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.