Classic youth punk songs from Western music. World-famous classics and popular tracks.
Are you living your youth?
This is a playlist of classic “youth punk” tracks—powerful yet bittersweet punk, melodic hardcore, ska-core, and more—that’ll make you feel like you can go back to those mischievous days anytime, no matter your age, and give you a little boost of energy.
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Classic youth punk songs in Western music. World-famous and popular songs (21–30)
Car UnderwaterARMOR FOR SLEEP
Armor for Sleep is a rock band formed in New Jersey in 2001.
This track was released in 2005 and reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts; it is included on their second album, What to Do When You Are Dead.
Coffee Shop SoundtrackAll Time Low
A track about a relationship with an older married woman.
It was released in 2006 by the American rock band All Time Low and is included on the EP “Put Up or Shut Up,” which reached No.
12 on the U.S.
charts.
Classic youth punk songs from Western music. World-famous classics and popular songs (31–40)
I Write Sins Not TragediesPanic! At The Disco
A track characterized by the sound of the accordion.
It was released as a single by Panic! at the Disco in 2006.
The music video was directed by Shane Drake, who has also worked on projects for Plain White T’s and Paramore, and it won at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards.
Misery BusinessParamore
A track released as a single in 2007 by the American rock band Paramore.
It was inspired by vocalist Hayley Williams’s experiences in high school.
The music video was filmed at Reseda High School in California.
Face DownThe Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
A track released as a single in 2006 by the American rock band The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.
It became a hit in countries like New Zealand and Canada, and reached No.
3 on the U.S.
charts.
An acoustic version has been released on iTunes.
The Kill (Bury Me)Thirty Seconds To Mars
A track characterized by a 3/4 waltz-like tempo.
It was released in 2006 by Thirty Seconds to Mars.
The music video, inspired by the film The Shining, was directed by frontman Jared Leto under the name Bartholomew Cubbins and won awards including at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards.
Only OneYellowcard
A track that sings about breaking up with a girlfriend.
It was released in 2005 by the American pop-punk band Yellowcard.
The track is featured in the music video game Rock Band 3.