Nazi Punks Fuck Off
Dead Kennedys
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Punk ain't no religious cult 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, f*ck off! Nazi punks Nazi punks Nazi punks, f*ck 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
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10 facts about this song
Origins"Nazi Punks Fuck Off" is a song by the American punk rock band Dead Kennedys. It was both written and released during the early 1980s, a time when the punk scene was becoming increasingly marred by violence and an uptick of overtly racist ideologies.
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PurposeThe song was essentially a protest against the rising number of neo-Nazi followers infiltrating the punk scene at the time. Its main message is of condemning racism, fascism, and intolerance.
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Song Release"Nazi Punks Fuck Off" was initially released as a single in 1981. It was later included on the band's 1982 EP, titled "In God We Trust, Inc."
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Band's StanceDead Kennedys have always been known for their political stance, which is largely anti-authoritarian and anti-establishment. This song served to clarify their position against the disturbing Nazi punk movement.
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MerchandiseThe single was sold along with an armband that mirrored the Nazi emblem, only with a crossed-out swastika to further emphasize their anti-fascist beliefs. This became a symbol of the anti-Nazi punk movement.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been performed or covered by numerous bands over the years, including Sepultura and Napalm Death, highlighting its continued relevance and importance in punk culture.
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Continued RelevanceThe song's sentiment and message are still relevant today, as it continues to be used in the fight against racism, fascism, and intolerance in music scenes and beyond.
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CensorshipThe title's expletive has led to it being censored or abbreviated at times, often listed as "Nazi Punks..."
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InfluenceAlongside its political message, "Nazi Punks Fuck Off" served as a call to arms for fans and bands alike, uniting them under the banner of anti-fascism and solidifying the punk rock scene’s stance against prejudice.
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LegacyThe song's powerful and controversial nature has made it one of the most recognizable and influential songs in the punk genre, solidifying Dead Kennedys' status as pioneers of the anti-fascist movement within the punk scene.
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