Best Wedding Songs: Punk Rock Edition
They say to write about what you know, and I know punk rock and weddings.
I’ve been compiling a list of wedding songs in lots of genres to help guide you through your music for your big day, and there’s no better first edition than this punk rock list! I’ve been a punk fan since I was in middle school and while my tastes have evolved some to include a wide range of genres, punk is still my very favorite! I know, I know - punk rock and weddings aren’t usually two words you’d usually put together, but I promise there’s some great options out there! From walking down the aisle to reception entrance songs, there’s a punk song out there that’s perfect for you! Some of these songs are slow and soulful, and some are fun and upbeat. Let’s get started!
Apartment
Seaway
Best lyrics: All I wanna do is / Nothing with you / In your apartment, on vacation forever / In your apartment
2. Voldemort
With Confidence
Best lyrics: If there’s one thing I know it’s that we’re good together / And I will try to hold you up through those times when you are gone / Despite the weather, it gets better / You won’t do this alone
3. Always
Blink-182
Best lyrics: So here I am, I’m trying / So here I am, are you ready? / Come on let me hold you, touch you, feel you / Always / Kiss you all night / Always
4. IF I’M LUCKY
State Champs
Best lyrics: I’m so glad I’ve found my place in this world / And it’s so right to feel this way about a girl / But if you stay or if you go, I’m right there with you / But you know that I’m looking for more than a pretty smile / And if I’m lucky you can stay for a while / I’m just, I’m just hanging on / Hello, sunshine
5. You in January
The Wonder Years
Best lyrics: You look holy / Hit from behind with light / You’re the painting of a saint / And I’m nervous, stumbling over my lines / When I tell you I love you / When we stare at Catalina / The city lost to the sea / Carried out by the tired / You were the one thing I got right / You look holy / Bathed in the January light / On the floor of our new bedroom / On the carpet with the window open wide / When you tell me you love me / I can actually see it / Your breath frozen in the air / Newborn droplets of ice / You were the one thing I got right
6. Candlelight
Relient K
Best lyrics: To know her is to love her / I’m going undercover / To catch a glimpse / But not get caught / She’s almost brighter than the sun / Seems to me to be unfair / When you consider everyone / Who pales when they compare / For she outshines anyone / Whoever might to bask in / The same candlelight
7. Let’s Jump (Head over Heels)
You vs Yesterday
Best lyrics: Love is a funny thing / So complicated, constricting / Yet beautiful, if you let it be / So let’s jump head over heels in love / Make mistakes, learn from, move on / As long as we’re together / We can make this last forever / Grow up, buy the house, the whole nine yards / That’s what dreams are made of / No second guesses, darling / Take a chance / I’d love to see the outcome
8. Boom!
Simple Plan
Best lyrics: You and me, we did it our way / And this love ain’t running out / We got that fire, that glow / And I just need you to know / You’re my favorite song / My sing-along / And you’re my clarity / The best part of me / You still make my crazy little heart go boom!
9. Breathe
Angels & Airwaves
Best lyrics: My hands shake clasped with fear as you come near / To say goodnight, just like a dove / A peaceful sign / To help us by as you come in / Let this begin / Stars fall like dust, our lips will touch / Come and lay with me / I love you / And honestly, I will love you / You make me feel alive / And I’ll love you / Until the end of time / Did you know that I love you? / Come and lay with me / I love you / And honestly, I will love you / You make me feel alive / And I’ll love you / Until the end of time.
10. Kiss me
New Found Glory
I know this one’s a cover, but if you want a love song with a little punk, this is the one for you (and it’s one of my personal favorites)!
Best lyrics: Kiss me beneath the milky twilight / Lead me out on the moonlit floor / Lift your open hand / Strike up the band, and make the fireflies dance / Silver moon’s sparkling / So kiss me
11. Check Yes Juliet
We The Kings
I’m a little partial to this particular song, because 1) it’s a classic and 2) it’s what I walked into my own reception to!
Best lyrics: Check yes Juliet / Are you with me? / Rain is falling down on the sidewalk / I won’t go until you come outside / Check yes Juliet / Kill the limbo / I’ll keep tossing rocks at your window / There’s no turning back for us tonight / Lace up your shoes / Run baby run / Don’t ever look back / They’ll tear us apart if you give the chance / Don’t sell your heart / Don’t say we’re not meant to be / Forever we’ll be / You and me
12. You Had Me At Hello
A Day To Remember
Best lyrics: I’ve never seen a smile that can light the room like yours / It’s simply radiant, I feel more with every day that goes by / I watch the clock so I can make my timing right / Would it be okay? / Would it be okay if I took your breath away?
13. First Date
Blink-182
Best lyrics: In the car I just can’t wait / To pick you up for our very first date / Is it cool if I hold your hand? Is it wrong if I think it’s lame to dance? Do you like my stupid hair? Would you guess that I didn’t know what to wear? I’m just scared of what you’ll think / You make me nervous so I really can’t eat / Let’s go, don’t wait / This night’s almost over / Honest, let’s make this night last forever / Forever and ever / Let’s make this night last forever
14. I Don’t Mind
Defeater
Best lyrics: Something I’ve been meaning to tell you / ‘Bout three years and a day / I’d very much like to get married / Maybe have kids and move away / ‘Cause there ain’t nothing like your smile / Your legs and those eyes / And I will beg and steal and borrow / To keep you safe your whole life / And I don’t mind / If we take our time / ‘Cause I’m all yours / If you’re all mine
15. Last Night On Earth
Green Day
Best lyrics: You are the moonlight of my life every night / Giving all my love to you / My beating heart belongs to you / I walked for miles ‘til I found you / I’m here to honor you / If I lose everything in the fire / I’m sending all my love to you
16. The End of All Things
Panic! At The Disco
Best lyrics: Whether near or far / I am always yours / Any change in time / We are young again / Lay us down / We’re in love / We’re in love / Lay us down / We’re in love / In these coming years / Many things will change / But the way I feel / Will remain the same / Lay us down / We’re in love