Punk Rock 101

Bowling for Soup

About Punk Rock 101

"Punk Rock 101" is a song by American rock band Bowling for Soup. It appeared on the second release of their 2002 album Drunk Enough to Dance. "Punk Rock 101" was released to radio on May 20, 2003. The single peaked at number 43 on the UK Singles Chart. The song appeared on the video games NHL 2004 and Backyard Wrestling: Don't Try This at Home. It also appeared on the film Zoom.


Year:
2011
3:07
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She works at hot topic
His heart microscopic
She thinks that its love but to him its sex
He listens to emo but fat mike's his hero
His bank account's zero
What comes next?

Same song different chorus
It's stupid, contagious
To be broke and famous
Can someone please save us from punk rock 101
My Dickies your sweatbands
My spiked hair, your new vans
Let's throw up our rock hands for punk rock 101

She bought him a skateboard, a rail slide, his knee tore
He traded it for drums at the local pawn shop
She left him for staring at girls and not caring
When she cried because she thought Bon Jovi broke up

Same song second chorus
It's stupid, contagious
To be broke and famous
Can someone please save us from punk rock 101
My Dickies your sweatbands
My spiked hair, your new vans
Let's throw up our rock hands for punk rock 101

Don't forget to dely...on the very last word

Seven years later he works as a waiter
She married a trucker and he's never there
The story never changes, just the names and faces
Like Tommy and Gina they're living on a prayer

Did you just say that?
I just said

It's stupid, contagious (same song different chorus)
To be broke and famous (same song different chorus)
Can someone please save us from punk rock 101
My Dickies your sweatbands
My spiked hair, your new Vans
Let's shoplift some sweatbands for punk rock 101

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Bowling for Soup

Bowling for Soup (often typeset as ¡Bowling for Soup! or abbreviated as BFS) is an American pop punk/punkrock band which originally formed in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1994. Now based in Denton, Texas, the band is best known for its singles "Girl All the Bad Guys Want" (a 2003 Grammy Award nominee), "Almost", "Punk Rock 101", "High School Never Ends", and SR-71 cover "1985". more »

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Written by: JARET RAY REDDICK, BUTCH WALKER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Punk Rock 101" is a song written and performed by the American rock band, Bowling for Soup. It was released in 2002.
Album Information
The track features on their fifth studio album, "Drunk Enough to Dance."
Chart Performance
Although not a mainstream chart success, it has acquired a cult following among fans. In the United States, it peaked at number 43 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Music Video
The music video for the song references popular hits such as Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit", Nena's "99 Red Balloons", Run DMC's "It's Tricky", and Rick Springfield's "Jessie's Girl". This video was directed by The Malloys and portrays the band performing in a parody of MuchMusic, called Much.
Song Theme
The song humorously celebrates the punk rock genre and culture, even offering a sort of 'how-to' guide in the lyrics, highlighting many clichés and stereotypes in punk rock.
Inspiration
Bowling for Soup cited 90s punk rock giants such as Blink-182 and Green Day as part of their influences, which can be seen in "Punk Rock 101."
Alternative Versions
There is an acoustic version of the song featured on Bowling for Soup's album, "Acoustic in a Freakin' English Church."
Lyrics Originality
Even though the song pays homage to the punk rock genre, the lyrics are satirical, showcasing the band's distinctive brand of humor.
Live Performances
Despite not being one of their biggest hits, "Punk Rock 101" remains a fan-favorite and is often performed in live concerts by Bowling for Soup.
Band Members
The band at the time of the song's release consisted of Jaret Reddick (vocals, guitar), Chris Burney (guitar, backing vocals), Erik Chandler (bass, backing vocals), and Gary Wiseman (drums).

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