The Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen
"God Save the Queen" is one of the most controversial and influential punk rock songs, released by the Sex Pistols in 1977. The song became a symbol of the punk movement in the UK and is often remembered for its rebellious and anti-establishment message.
The song’s lyrics critique the British monarchy and the political system, using sharp and provocative language to express disdain for authority and the idea of national reverence. The title itself, "God Save the Queen," is a direct reference to the British national anthem, but the lyrics subvert this traditional symbol of loyalty and patriotism by portraying the Queen as a figurehead who represents a stagnant, oppressive society. The line "God save the queen, she ain't no human being" stands out as a stark rejection of the monarchy's legitimacy.
Released during Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee year, the song caused an uproar in the UK, with some seeing it as a direct attack on the monarchy and British values. The Sex Pistols were banned from many media outlets, and the single was even banned by the BBC, but it still became a massive commercial success, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart.
"God Save the Queen" is often seen as a rallying cry for the disenfranchised youth of the time and as a powerful statement against societal norms. The song's impact transcended music, influencing political and cultural movements and solidifying the Sex Pistols' place in punk rock history.
Sex Pistols God Save The Queen Lyrics
God save the queen
The fascist regime
They made you a moron
A potential H bomb
God save the queen
She's not a human being
and There's no future
And England's dreaming
Don't be told what you want
Don't be told what you need
There's no future
No future
No future for you
God save the queen
We mean it man
We love our queen
God saves
God save the queen
'Cause tourists are money
And our figurehead
Is not what she seems
Oh God save history
God save your mad parade
Oh Lord God have mercy
All crimes are paid
Oh when there's no future
How can there be sin
We're the flowers
In the dustbin
We're the poison
In your human machine
We're the future
Your future
God save the queen
We mean it man
We love our queen
God saves
God save the queen
We mean it man
There's no future
In England's dreaming God save the queen
No future
No future
No future for you
No future
No future
No future for me
No future
No future
No future for you