Also, as the name infers, this genre tends to have bands of anarchist ideology, so their songs have sharp political and anti-authoritarian content. It is important to clarify that just because a band speaks and proclaims anarchism, it is not an Anarcho-Punk band, since to be part of a musical genre it is necessary to comply with certain instrumental schemes more or less already specified above and not just change the lyrical content.
Usually the members of the bands put their ideals into action through various methods, such as the occupation of spaces or the formation of independent labels, being the band Crass probably the most influential in this environment.
Nazi Punks Fuck Off
Dead Kennedys Lyrics
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Punk means thinking for yourself
You ain't hardcore 'cause you spike your hair
When a jock still lives inside your head
[Chorus]
Nazi punks
Nazi punks
Nazi punks, fuck off!
Nazi punks
Nazi punks
Nazi punks, fuck off!
If you've come to fight, get outta here
You ain't no better than the bouncers
We ain't trying to be police
When you ape the cops it ain't anarchy
[Chorus]
Ten guys jump one, what a man
You fight each other, the police state wins
Stab your backs when you trash our halls
Trash a bank if you've got real balls
You still think swastikas look cool
The real Nazis run your schools
They're coaches, businessmen and cops
In a real fourth Reich you'll be the first to go
[Chorus]
You'll be the first to go
You'll be the first to go
You'll be the first to go
Unless you think
The Dead Kennedys' song "Nazi Punks Fuck Off" is a scathing criticism of the rise of neo-Nazism and white supremacy within the punk subculture. The song attacks the idea that being a punk automatically makes one rebellious and anti-authoritarian, as many Nazi punks were appropriating punk fashion and aesthetics while espousing far-right ideologies. The lyrics tell these individuals to "fuck off" and make it clear that they are not welcome in the punk community.
The song also critiques the violent and exclusionary tactics employed by many of these Nazi punks, calling them out for their hypocrisy in claiming to be fighting the system while actually perpetuating it. The lyrics argue that these individuals are no better than the people they claim to be rebelling against, and that true anarchy and rebellion involves independent thought and a rejection of fascist ideologies.
Overall, "Nazi Punks Fuck Off" is a powerful statement against the dangerous and toxic elements that can emerge within any subculture or movement, and a reminder that true rebellion requires more than just external appearance.
Line by Line Meaning
Punk ain't no religious cult
Being punk doesn't mean adhering to a strict doctrine
Punk means thinking for yourself
Rather, it means being your own person
You ain't hardcore 'cause you spike your hair
Simply flaunting a certain aesthetic doesn't make you tough
When a jock still lives inside your head
Especially if you still hold onto the narrow-mindedness of a stereotypical jock
If you've come to fight, get outta here
If you're looking for a violent confrontation, look elsewhere
You ain't no better than the bouncers
Violence isn't a valid solution to problems and doesn't make you superior to those who try to quell it
We ain't trying to be police
Punks aren't attempting to control others' behaviour
When you ape the cops it ain't anarchy
In fact, mimicking police behaviour is at odds with the anti-authoritarianism at the heart of punk
Ten guys jump one, what a man
Jumping someone is a cowardly move
You fight each other, the police state wins
Rather than engaging in useless infighting, we should be uniting against larger injustices
Stab your backs when you trash our halls
Destroying our own venues only works against us
Trash a bank if you've got real balls
Instead, we should be targeting more worthy institutions if we hope to make a real impact
You still think swastikas look cool
The use of Nazi symbols is both ignorant and harmful
The real Nazis run your schools
Many in positions of authority may harbour fascist ideals
They're coaches, businessmen and cops
These individuals need to be held accountable for their actions and associations
In a real fourth Reich you'll be the first to go
Allowing Nazism to spread unchecked will ultimately harm those who don't fit into its reprehensible mold
Unless you think for yourself
The only way to truly reject fascism is to think independently and resist conformity
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jello Biafra
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