Judy is a Punk
Rebel Hearts in Berlin: Jackie, Judy, and the Ice Capades
Lyrics
Jackie is a punk
Jackie is described as a punk, suggesting a rebellious or unconventional character.
Judy is a runt
Judy is referred to as a runt, possibly implying a small or insignificant person.
They both went down to Berlin, joined the Ice Capades
Jackie and Judy went to Berlin and joined the Ice Capades, indicating a move or journey and a participation in a figure skating show.
And oh, I don't know why
The singer expresses uncertainty about the reasons behind Jackie and Judy's actions.
Oh, I don't know why
Similar to line 4, the singer is unsure about the motivations of Jackie and Judy.
Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah
The singer contemplates the possibility of Jackie and Judy's death, using it as a potential outcome of their choices.
Jackie is a punk
Repetition of lines 1-6, reinforcing the themes of rebellion, uncertainty, and potential consequences.
Judy is a runt
-They both went down to Berlin, joined the Ice Capades
-And oh, I don't know why
-Oh, I don't know why
-Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah
-Jackie is a punk
Repetition of lines 1-6, continuing the narrative and emphasizing the singer's contemplation of the unknown.
Judy is a runt
-They both went down to Berlin, joined the Ice Capades
-And oh, I don't know why
-Oh, I don't know why
-Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah
-Jackie is a punk
Repetition of lines 1-6, maintaining the focus on Jackie and Judy's rebellious actions and the singer's uncertainty.
Judy is a runt
-They both went down to Berlin, joined the Ice Capades
-And oh, I don't know why
-Oh, I don't know why
-Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah
-Second verse, same as the first
The singer acknowledges the repetition of the song structure, humorously stating, "Second verse, same as the first."
Jackie is a punk
Repetition of lines 1-6, highlighting the cyclical nature of Jackie and Judy's actions and the singer's contemplation.
Judy is a runt
-They both went down to Berlin, joined the Ice Capades
-And oh, I don't know why
-Oh, I don't know why
-Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah
-Jackie is a punk
Repetition of lines 1-6, reinforcing the themes and creating a sense of rhythmic consistency.
Judy is a runt
-They both went down to Berlin, joined the Ice Capades
-And oh, I don't know why
-Oh, I don't know why
-Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah
-Jackie is a punk
Repetition of lines 1-6, continuing the narrative and emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding Jackie and Judy's choices.
Judy is a runt
-They both went down to Berlin, joined the Ice Capades
-And oh, I don't know why
-Oh, I don't know why
-Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah
-Jackie is a punk
Repetition of lines 1-6, maintaining the focus on rebellion, uncertainty, and potential consequences.
Judy is a runt
-They both went down to Berlin, joined the Ice Capades
-And oh, I don't know why
-Oh, I don't know why
-Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah
-Third verse, different from the first
The singer introduces a variation in the third verse by stating, "Third verse, different from the first."
Jackie is a punk
Jackie and Judy now go to Frisco and join the SLA (Symbionese Liberation Army), introducing a new location and a different group, suggesting a continued pattern of rebellion and uncertainty.
Judy is a runt
-They both went down to Frisco, joined the SLA
-And oh, I don't know why
-Oh, I don't know why
-Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah
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