This song is about rebelling against British politics. A lot of young people felt alienated by the stifling rule of the old-fashioned royal monarchy, and the Queen (Queen Elizabeth), was their symbol. "It was expressing my point of view on the Monarchy in general and on anybody that begs your obligation with no thought," lead singer John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) told Rolling Stone. "That's unacceptable to me. You have to earn the right to call on my friendship and my loyalty."
The British national anthem is called "God Save The Queen." This mocks it in a big way, which did not go over well with English royalty.
Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren released this to coincide with The Queen's Silver Jubilee, a celebration commemorating her 25th year on the throne. The Sex Pistols and their fans detested the monarchy and this celebration.
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