Since 1983, NOFX has been the band that never sold out, never shut up, and never pulled their punches. Fat Mike and co. built a legacy without major labels or mainstream love, crafting a sound that fused skate punk speed, ska slaps, and sarcasm sharp enough to draw blood.
They’ve tackled politics, addiction, religion, and personal loss – all while keeping things loud, fast, and filthy. If you want NOFX boiled down to the tracks that hit hardest and stuck longest, start here. These are their 15 best songs – each one a blast of truth, wit, and fury.
The Best NOFX Songs That We Love
Below are the 15 best NOFX songs we love, so get your ears around these tongue-in-cheek punk bangers.
Linoleum
You know it, you love it, and if you’ve ever been to a punk gig, you’ve screamed along to it. “Linoleum” isn’t flashy – it’s not even a single – but it became NOFX’s anthem. It’s raw, fast, and weirdly uplifting for a song about having nothing.
The guitars jangle with urgency, and Fat Mike’s vocals sound like a shrug wrapped in existential dread. But there’s power in that honesty. It’s about living poor, proud, and loud. And that riff? Timeless. Few songs capture the soul of DIY punk quite like this one.
The Decline
Eighteen minutes. One track. No breaks. “The Decline” is a punk rock symphony – fierce, frantic, and frighteningly accurate. It dissects American politics, gun violence, apathy, and blind nationalism with sharp wit and even sharper riffs.
The changes in tempo and tone mirror the chaos it critiques. It’s their magnum opus, the kind of song you sit down for. No chorus to hang onto, just a rising panic and a sense of doom wrapped in melody. You won’t forget it. You shouldn’t.
Don’t Call Me White
Snarky, bold, and brilliant. “Don’t Call Me White” sees Fat Mike ripping into racial labelling and cultural assumptions with a bassline that bounces like a rubber mallet. The vocals are snotty perfection.
It’s equal parts rant and social commentary, dressed up in a song that’s made to mosh to. Underneath all the humour is a real point about identity and being boxed in. It’s a track that proves NOFX can joke and jab in the same breath.
Bob
A punk rock short story if there ever was one. “Bob” paints the picture of a burned-out alcoholic spiralling toward rock bottom – set to one of the catchiest horn-infused riffs NOFX ever wrote.
It’s part tragic character sketch, part warning, and weirdly, a bit of a singalong. The balance between humour and heartbreak is what makes it hit. Bob is all of us on a bad week. It’s real, it’s rough, and it’s absolutely unforgettable.
The Separation of Church and Skate
Here’s where NOFX takes on their own scene – and the world. “The Separation of Church and Skate” is a ferocious takedown of how punk became polished. Fat Mike spits venom about complacency, mall culture, and how rebellion got repackaged.
Musically, it’s tight, punchy, and practically begs for a circle pit. Lyrically, it’s a slap in the face to everyone who thinks punk should behave. An anthem for the punks who never grew up – and never wanted to.
The Idiots Are Taking Over
Equal parts prophecy and panic. “The Idiots Are Taking Over” might’ve come out in 2003, but it could’ve been written yesterday. It’s a lyrical firestorm, ripping into the rise of stupidity in politics and culture.
The verses are dense, the guitars vicious, and the sarcasm nuclear. It’s not subtle, but it’s never been more accurate. One of the sharpest political songs punk has ever spat out.
Franco Un-American
Another politically charged gem, “Franco Un-American” tackles Fat Mike’s disillusionment with the American Dream. It’s cheeky but sobering – dropping lines about watching Fox News, buying organic, and questioning everything you were raised to believe.
Musically, it’s ridiculously catchy, with gang vocals made to be shouted from protest lines. It’s activism with a hook. And that makes it dangerous in the best way.
Stickin’ In My Eye
Pure speed and chaos. “Stickin’ In My Eye” is early NOFX at their bratty best – complete with screaming guitars, ridiculous lyrics, and no intention of slowing down. It’s not deep, but that’s the point.
This is punk for pogoing until your knees give out. The riffs are crunchy, the drums relentless, and the vibe? Unfiltered rebellion. Still sounds fresh after 30 years.
Murder the Government
A 45-second blast of raw, unapologetic rage. “Murder the Government” doesn’t mince words. It barely has time to. But in that brief burst, NOFX delivers a punk manifesto that’s part satire, part serious scream.
It’s the sound of frustration boiling over, set to the speed of a sprint. Proof you don’t need three verses and a chorus to make a point. Something that still rings true in 2025.
My Orphan Year
Heartbreaking and honest, “My Orphan Year” shows a side of NOFX most fans never expected. Fat Mike’s voice cracks as he recalls the death of both parents in the same year.
There’s no humour here – just pain and reflection. The chords are simple, the words are raw, and the result is one of their most human songs. It’s brave, beautiful, and unforgettable.
Bottles to the Ground
This one’s all hooks and hurt. “Bottles to the Ground” deals with relapse and failure, but it wraps those themes in one of the band’s most melodic efforts. The chorus is massive.
The production is clean but not overdone. It’s the kind of song that feels like a good time until you really listen – and then it hits you in the gut. Classic sleight of hand from the kings of punk disguise.
Leave It Alone
“Leave It Alone” is deceptively simple: mid-tempo, straightforward structure, no gimmicks. But the message cuts deep – about knowing when to let go before you destroy everything.
There’s maturity here, but still that signature NOFX snarl. It’s one of those songs that sneaks up on you, then lives in your head for days. A fan favourite for a reason.
Reeko
Creepy, clever, and catchy. “Reeko” is about a kid killing his abusive father – delivered in a way that’s both unsettling and singable.
NOFX have always pushed boundaries, but this one walks a tightrope between dark comedy and trauma. It works because it’s so bold. And because under the horror is a real cry for justice.
Seeing Double at the Triple Rock
Written about Minneapolis’s legendary Triple Rock Social Club, this song is part drinking anthem, part punk history lesson.
Fast, chaotic, and full of dive bar love. It’s like being on the floor of a packed show – sweaty, blurry, but unforgettable. A celebration of the places where punk still lives loud.
Dinosaurs Will Die
A blistering rejection of industry sellouts, “Dinosaurs Will Die” is fast, bitter, and brutally honest. It’s a call-out to aging rockers who gave up rebellion for relevance.
Fat Mike’s delivery is sneering but focused, and the band sounds fired up. It’s the sound of a band staying true, even as others fade away. A perfect closer to a list about a band that never stopped evolving.
NOFX – Still Loud, Still Proud
What makes NOFX great isn’t just the speed or the snark, it’s the honesty. They’ve never tried to be anything they’re not. From political rants to personal confessions, they’ve laid it all out with no filter.
Their best songs aren’t polished; they’re raw, funny, angry, and painfully real. Whether they’re mocking the system or mourning their losses, they’ve always done it on their own terms.
That’s what punk is. And that’s why NOFX still matters. Even as they hang up their boots, these songs will outlive the scene.
Because truth, humour, and a killer hook never go out of style.
