Greatest Political Punk Songs of All Time

Way out in front as voted by the people. An absolute masterpiece in telling it as it is to President Bush. Hopefully, many Americans woke up after this song was released.

A loud, fast, and attacking 'F you' to the Bush administration. This song regained its relevance now that Trump has been elected.

Either this one or the Dead Kennedys. I didn't know how this worked, but I like them both a lot!

It doesn't get much more political than flat out telling everybody what you want to see in a government model through the lyrics in your song.

These boys are originals, not Johnny-come-latelys.

Great song. The music is angry and fast with some more melodic parts, perfect for the lyrics. Rise Against truly believe in what they do, and this is why their political songs are the best.

This song is obviously the best, with awesome energy and screaming for the refugee's rights! Tim's voice and lyrics deserve to be the one.

This song is just a great political song. It has the right words at the right time, the instruments sound amazing, it has the right speed and the aggression needed for a political song. It made a good single and stands out from the crowd. Simply all the things needed.

American Idiot addresses Bush's idiocy. Holiday represents political mistakes in the USA made by the whole population, like electing such a dumbass.

This song tells President Bush to go to hell! And it's by far my favorite Green Day song!

Mama, we all go to hell. Only the best songs start with those terribly tragic, still great words!

Oh baby, this song is so cool and has good lyrics. Trust me!

I will admit I vote MCR for everything. But they are definitely a punk band that addresses real problems. Gratz.

Should be number one! An amazing song with incredible political meaning. Johnny Rotten is boss.

Should be number one. No question. More of a protest than Anarchy. This is Chapter 1 in punk politics.

Amazing song and the best political punk song by far. The Pistols rule!

Dead Kennedys define punk rock. They're probably the most political band I've ever heard. They should be in the top 10, not My Chemical Romance. They're pop-punk, if anything near punk.

I thought this list was POLITICAL! Have you ever heard this song?!?! It should be in the top 10. As much as I love the songs on the list, some songs such as Mama are not political.

I don't think most of the voters here know what punk rock is. Hey, kids! THIS is punk rock!

Hear the intro of the song. The chorus gets better every time until the end. Great vocal range by Deryck.

This song should be at least in the top 5. It was inspired by the civil war in Congo, where Sum 41 got stuck as fighting erupted outside. They were with a UN member at that time. They got out safely and named the album after him, Chuck.

Like Anti-Flag. Listen to these lyrics and watch the video. Pretty sick.

Anti-Flag is the ultimate political punk band. Why aren't they number 1?

Is there anything better than Zack de la Rocha shouting into a mic?

Love RATM...especially Zach and all the political words to the songs. This song is one of my all-time favorites...and I'm a 68-year-old grandma!

This song is amazing political commentary. Those of you who remember the neutron bomb (which killed all the people but left the buildings standing) will remember that it made no sense from any moral standpoint anyone could explain. Yet it was a serious proposal. This song shines a spotlight on the thought processes of the people who are really running things. A political masterpiece of a song.

How there are no Dead Kennedys songs in the top 10 is beyond me. This is a great song from maybe the all-time classic political punk album.

Everyone should own Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables!

This is an 18-minute-long song about America. It tackles topics about television, war, Christianity, and the ending of morality in the USA. Progressive Political Punk, The Decline gets my vote as the best.

My favorite song of all time. I expected to vote for something more Anarcho-punk, but I couldn't resist because it's just unbeatable for me.

The longest punk song ever written, third longest song of any genre. 18 minutes on everything wrong with America.

Do you know the enemy, oh do you know the enemy? Well God, I know the enemy...

Bad Religion has better political songs such as I Want to Conquer the World, You Are the Government, and of course American Jesus.

This song is great because it can be interpreted in two ways. One way is on a more individual level, while the other is more political. The political facet, according to frontman Tim McIlrath, is about animal rights, though I take it to mean something bigger. I see it as a comment on everything the world is doing. Politically, socially, economically, and environmentally, the entire world is "standing on a rooftop, ready to fall." And in every case, it's us who are causing this. We are killing ourselves in every way possible. That's what this song is trying to say.