Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was "Nazi Punks Fuck Off" released?

   "Nazi Punks Fuck Off" was released in November 1981 as a 7-inch single through Alternative Tentacles. It was accompanied by the B-side "Moral Majority," both of which appeared in different form on the EP In God We Trust, Inc."

2. What was included with the "Nazi Punks Fuck Off" single?

   The "Nazi Punks Fuck Off" single included a free armband that featured a crossed-out swastika symbol. This design was later adopted as a symbol for Anti-Racist Action, an anti-racist punk movement.

3. What inspired the lyrics of "Nazi Punks Fuck Off"?

   The lyrics were inspired by the rise of far-right groups within the punk scene, such as Nazi punks and white power skinheads. The song condemns the infighting and association with fascist imagery that attracted far-right agitators to the punk movement.

4. Did Martin Hannett overproduce "Nazi Punks Fuck Off"?

   No, Martin Hannett did not overproduce "Nazi Punks Fuck Off." Jello Biafra humorously accused him of overproduction in a recording, but in reality, Hannett was not involved with the Dead Kennedys or the song's production.

5. How does "Nazi Punks Fuck Off" relate to the film "Green Room"?

   In the film "Green Room," when the protagonist band finds themselves performing for an audience of neo-Nazi skinheads, they open their set with "Nazi Punks Fuck Off" as a direct challenge to the audience's ideology.