112 Quotes About Punk

I grew up with John Lennon at my side, like a big brother.

Musicians are our real teachers. They are opening us up politically with their lyrics and creatively with experimental, psychedelic music. They share their discoveries and journeys with us. We can’t travel far, no one I know has ever been on an aeroplane. ... whatever they experience, we experience through their songs. It’s true folk music — not played on acoustic guitar by a bearded bloke — but about true-life experiences.

Punk’ was the only time I fitted in. Just one tiny sliver of time where it was acceptable to say what you thought.

The best way to scare a Tory is to read and get rich.

Yeah, maybe sometimes I do feel like shit. I ain’t happy about it but I’d rather feel like shit than be full of shit.

L'ancienneté, chez les punks, était signe de crédibilité et conférait prestige et avantages divers. Un des rares points communs entre punk rock et fonction publique.

saying "awesome on work phone calls is just another way to stay punk

Fashion is never wrong.

Next time I'll listen to my heart,Next time I'll be smart.Next time, I'll listen to my heart,Next time, well I'll be smart.That girl could still be mine,But I'm tired of the hurt,I'm tired of trying,I'm tired of the pain,I'm tired of trying,I'm tired of crying.Next time I'll listen to my heart,Next time I'll be smart.Next time, I'll listen to my heart,Next time, well I'll be smart.