Nazi Punks Fuck Off

Dead Kennedys

About Nazi Punks Fuck Off

"Nazi Punks Fuck Off" was the fifth single by the Dead Kennedys. It was released in 1981 on Alternative Tentacles with "Moral Majority" as the B-side. Both are from the In God We Trust, Inc. EP, although the EP version is a different recording from the single version. The single included a free armband with a crossed-out swastika. The design was later adopted as a symbol for the anti-racist punk movement Anti-Racist Action. The English grindcore band Napalm Death recorded a cover of "Nazi Punks Fuck Off" for their 1993 EP of the same name. American Melodic death metal band Darkest Hour recorded a cover of the song for the 2007 album Kerrang! Higher Voltage. In the opening of the In God We Trust, Inc. version of "Nazi Punks Fuck Off", Biafra mentions English producer Martin Hannett, who had worked with Joy Division and Buzzcocks, accusing him, tongue-in-cheek, of having "overproduced" the recording. Hannett, in fact, did not work with the Dead Kennedys. 


Year:
1981
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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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Dead Kennedys

Dead Kennedys are an American hardcore punk band formed in San Francisco, California in 1978. The band became part of the American hardcore punk movement of the early 1980s. They gained a large underground fanbase in the international punk rock community, and were one of the first American hardcore bands to make a significant impact in the United Kingdom. more »

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Written by: Jello Biafra

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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.
Purpose
The 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.
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."
Band's Stance
Dead 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.
Merchandise
The 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.
Cover Versions
The 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.
Continued Relevance
The 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.
Censorship
The title's expletive has led to it being censored or abbreviated at times, often listed as "Nazi Punks..."
Influence
Alongside 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.
Legacy
The 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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