Is this punk rock? I say yes
In a world so blind it's a tragic mess
Exploited everyday on MTV?
But if you think that's TRUE then you can't see

[Chorus:] So, why don't you tell me, Is this punk?

Don't get me wrong cuz I love your style
Your brand new haircuts drive me wild
But in a week or two, it'll be old news
With so many FASHIONS, it's hard to choose

[Chorus]

So open your eyes cuz it's time for change
And I know that term must sound so strange
Just because it's FAST doesn't make it PUNK
Manilow on speed sounds like "Kerplunk"

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Calling all punks from coast to coast,
We're taking back our "scene"
We've been quiet for far too long,
And somewhere things went GREEN
London, LA, and New York (and your town)
It's time to have some fun
Let's all go down to the mall
Give 'em dirty looks and watch the poseurs run
(This part is supposed to be funny)
You know Jello Biafra got beat up at the club on Gilman Street
Some kids today, they have no respect
They should be kissing their elders' feet
And now you can't see a band like the UK SUBS
(Sometimes substituted with GBH depending on Joey's mood)
Without some jerk starting a fight
Is that what SLAM DANCING is all about?
Something isn't right And you know that
"Punk's not dead it just deserves to DIE
When it becomes another STALE cartoon,
A close-minded self-centered SOCIAL CLUB" (Biafra, 1986)
For a bunch of TRENDY BABOONS (Do you have the time?)
Is THAT punk rock? I say NO
Your pathetic "scene" has gotta go
What hope is there for kids today,
If Johnny is the ROCK STAR he set out to DESTROY?
Why don't YOU tell ME?