You're Wrong
NOFX Lyrics


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You're wrong about virtues of Christianity
And you're wrong if you agree with Sean Hannity
If you think that pride is about nationality
You're wrong

You're wrong when you imprison people turning tricks
And you're wrong about trickle-down economics
If you think that punk rock doesn't mix with politics
You're wrong

You're wrong for hating queers and eating steers
If you kill for the thrill of the hunt
You're wrong about wearing fur and not hating Ann Coulter
She's a cunted cunt

You're wrong if you celebrate Columbus Day
And you're wrong if you think there'll be a judgment day
If you're a chartered member of the N-R-A
You're wrong

You're wrong if you support capital punishment
And you're wrong if you don't question your government
If you think your reproductive rights are inconsequent
You're wrong

You're wrong fighting jihad, your blind faith in God
Your religions are all flawed
You're wrong about drug use when it's not abuse
I hope you never reproduce

You're getting high on the down low




A victim of the Cointelpro
You're wrong and will probably never know

Overall Meaning

The NOFX song "You're Wrong" takes a strong stance against a variety of issues and beliefs that the band believes are harmful or misguided. The lyrics confront various aspects of society, from politics to religion to personal beliefs, that lead to intolerance, bigotry, and violence. The song urges listeners to rethink their positions and reject harmful ideologies in favor of a more open-minded and inclusive worldview.


The lyrics begin by calling out the flawed virtues of Christianity and the activities of conservative commentator Sean Hannity. They also confront issues like pride in nationality, imprisonment for prostitution, and trickle-down economics. The song then delves into cultural issues like homophobia, animal rights, and the celebration of Columbus Day, as well as political concerns such as capital punishment, blind faith in the government, and reproductive rights. The song concludes by condemning blind adherence to religion and drug laws, and warns against the dangers of government surveillance.


The song is a powerful condemnation of dangerous and intolerant beliefs, delivered with the signature punk rock energy and irreverence of NOFX. It invites listeners to critically examine their own beliefs and embrace a more tolerant and compassionate worldview.


Line by Line Meaning

You're wrong about virtues of Christianity
You have a mistaken belief regarding the reasons behind being a Christian.


And you're wrong if you agree with Sean Hannity
It is also incorrect to have the same opinion as Sean Hannity.


If you think that pride is about nationality
Pride shouldn't be based on the country you were born in.


You're wrong when you imprison people turning tricks
It is not right to incarcerate individuals who are prostituting.


And you're wrong about trickle-down economics
Your belief that trickle-down economic theory works is false.


If you think that punk rock doesn't mix with politics
The idea that punk rock and politics are not compatible is incorrect.


You're wrong for hating queers and eating steers
It is wrong to show hate towards the LGBTQ+ community and also consume meat.


If you kill for the thrill of the hunt
Murder for the sake of pleasure is morally incorrect.


You're wrong about wearing fur and not hating Ann Coulter
It is incorrect to support wearing fur and not dislike Ann Coulter.


She's a cunted cunt
Ann Coulter is not a good person.


You're wrong if you celebrate Columbus Day
It is not right to celebrate Columbus Day due to the atrocities committed in its name.


And you're wrong if you think there'll be a judgment day
You are mistaken if you believe there will be a day of judgement.


If you're a chartered member of the N-R-A
Being part of the NRA is not morally right.


You're wrong if you support capital punishment
Supporting capital punishment is not morally justifiable.


And you're wrong if you don't question your government
Not questioning your government is also incorrect.


If you think your reproductive rights are inconsequent
It is wrong to believe your reproductive rights don't matter.


You're wrong fighting jihad, your blind faith in God
Fighting holy war misguidedly and having an absolute faith in God is wrong.


Your religions are all flawed
All religions have flaws.


You're wrong about drug use when it's not abuse
It is wrong to have an incorrect belief about drug use when it is not abusive.


I hope you never reproduce
I don't think it would be good if you were to have children.


You're getting high on the down low
You are consuming drugs without the knowledge of others.


A victim of the Cointelpro
You are a victim of the Counter Intelligence Program.


You're wrong and will probably never know
You will never learn how wrong you are.




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These two shots are for Derrick
The singer is dedicating these two shots to Derrick.

For rifle, not the handgun
“Rifle” is a song from Lagwagon, a band Derrick played drums for. “the handgun” was likely what he used to commit suicide, hence why the singer is dedicating the two shots to rifle, not the handgun

For coffee and cigarettes
The singer is dedicating these shots to the act of enjoying coffee and cigarettes.

Give it back
It's unclear what the singer wants Derrick to give back.

You know, suicide isn't painless
The singer is pointing out that suicide isn't painless, despite what the famous song suggests.

When you leave everyone in pain
Suicide can cause a lot of pain for the people left behind.

Two shots will never go down the same
Each shot is a unique experience and can never be replicated exactly.

This beating's for Jimmy
The singer is dedicating this beating to Jimmy.

For ultimate devotion
The beating is dedicated to the idea of ultimate devotion.

For your mind of my own
It's unclear what this line means.

Bring out your dead
This line may be a reference to the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, where a man goes around collecting dead bodies while saying 'bring out your dead'.

Sedated, flagellated
The singer is describing someone who is sedated and flagellated.

You were the one most loved and hated
The person being described was both loved and hated by people.

Thanks for all that carpet and your songs
The singer is thanking someone for their carpet and their songs.

Oh, this patron's for Jason
The singer is dedicating this patron to Jason.

And this lager's for Andy
The singer is dedicating this lager to Andy.

And these doses are for bomber
The singer is dedicating these doses to someone referred to as 'bomber'.

And this fix is for Bradley
The singer is dedicating this fix to Bradley.

This ritalin's for Lumpy
The singer is dedicating this ritalin to someone referred to as 'Lumpy'.

And this speedball's for friday
The singer is dedicating this speedball to someone on Friday.

This nitrous hit is for Lynn and best friend Dobbs
The singer is dedicating this nitrous hit to Lynn and her best friend Dobbs.

This bowl is for my mom
The singer is dedicating this bowl to their mom.

For drinking more than I did
The dedication is for the singer's mom who drank more than they did.

For posting bail for me in New York
The singer's mom posted bail for them in New York.

And in Hollywood that first time
It's unclear what this line means.

And that joint we smoked was the worst time
The singer is reflecting on a time when they smoked a joint and it ended up being a bad experience.

'Cause doing drugs with parents is just wrong
The singer thinks it's wrong to do drugs with parents.

This song is for winning losers
The singer is dedicating this song to people who may have lost some battles, but have won in the end.

It's for lucky substance abusers
The song is dedicated to people who have been lucky enough to be substance abusers and still have their lives together.

The ones who left their black marks on us all
The singer is acknowledging people who have made an impact on our lives, whether good or bad

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