With so many bands and songs in the genre of punk rock, no one can know them all. But, everyone and their mama knows a special bunch of songs. If you play any of these in public, it's like throwing up the bat signal to your squad. They've all stood the test of time and will surely be lullabies to your future children. They'll always be iconic regardless of if it's the only song you know by the band or if you listen to all of their albums before bed each night. Either way, these 16 will have you ready to make a lit playlist. Bonus points if you've heard any of these live!

1. Yellowcard - Ocean Avenue

Stumbling upon this street line is the equivalent to people finding Jesus in their food.

2. Panic! At The Disco - I Write Sins Not Tragedies

Not closing the goddamn door on this song any time soon.

3. Paramore – Misery Business

Not to brag, but this song sounds so good.

4. The Killers - Mr. Brightside

This song can't turn us into the sea.

5. blink-182 - All The Small Things

Priorities, my dudes.

6. Bowling For Soup - 1985

This song just makes you wish you alive during this year.

7. Taking Back Sunday - MakeDamnSure

A bona fide classic.

8. All Time Low - Dear Maria, Count Me In

When you hear that cough, you know it's about to be lit.

9. Cute is What We Aim For - The Curse Of Curves

Who doesn't love a good ol' provocative song?

10. Escape The Fate - Situations

Ronnie yelling "situations" is the best battle cry of all time.

11. We The Kings - Check Yes Juliet

Romance at its finest.

12. Fountains of Wayne - Stacy's Mom

Stacy was the original "Bye Felicia." Her mom is literally goals.

13. Avril Lavigne - Sk8er Boi

Because we all still want a sk8er boi.

14. Metro Station - Shake It

The best track to broadcast your new dance moves on.

15. My Chemical Romance – I'm Not Okay (I Promise)

Emotions: Activated.

16. Fall Out Boy – Sugar We're Going Down

Iconic.