The band was formed by rapper Jared Gomes, also known as "M.C.U.D." (MC Underdog), and guitarist Wes Geer, who became friends amidst the Orange County hardcore punk scene. Gomes and Geer recruited guitarist Chizad, bassist Mawk, drummer B.C. Vaught and DJ Product © 1969. They named the group "Hed", which stands for "higher education". The band built a following with their energetic performances at local venues, and released the self-financed extended play, Church of Realities. Legal issues forced Hed to change their name, adding PE, which stood for Planet Earth.
Band members;
Jared Gomes — vocals (1994-current)
Mawk (Mark Young) — bass (1994-current)
DJ Product © 1969 (Doug Boyce) — turntables (1994-current)
Jaxon — guitar (2004-current)
Trauma — drums (2009-current)
Lost In Babylon
(həd) p.e. Lyrics
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I want you to gather round close now
I want to tell you something
Very very special
Lost on these trips
Lost in spaceships
I travel through time
Time's not a line
Mind what I keep
Digging for treasures
The best ones are deep
Can you see through
I see you too
Two just for me
But I give them to you
There is no reference
This is just essence
Hence
This is the best since
Sleep when I can
When can I sleep
Taking the leap
It looks so steep
I will not slip
And I will not fall
I will outshine
I am like star
Control is hate
We just escape
Trying to run out
Before it's too late
I am on journey
Out of my zone
Lost in my travels
Not trying to find home
Not trying to find home
Lost in my travels
Not trying to find home
Not trying to find home
Lost in my travels
Not trying to find home
Alright kids
I want you to gather round close now
I want to tell you something
Very very special
Right about now
I know y'all diggin' this
Disperse in the air
They do not care
And if they did
They would get rid
Hidden in line
Rhythm 'n rhyme
This is the climb
Destroy the shrine
Vetting in violence
This ends in silence
License to ill
This is my science
Restricted from love
Loving to hate
When hearts are broken
Just fix them with tape
There's no direction
There's no protection
Lights are on same
Stuck intersection
Drift while I drive
I drive while I drift
Life's automatic
So I make the shift
Vision on hazy
This life so wavy
When it's all done
Don't leave with a maybe
Until the end
Just do it my friend
Only get once
Can't live it again
Can't live it again
Only get once
Can't live it again
Can't live it again
I only get once
Can't live it again
Alright kids
I want you to gather round close now
I want to tell you something
Very very special
Lost on these trips
Feeling disconnected and confused during life's journey
Lost in spaceships
Feeling lost and disconnected even in thrilling adventures
I travel through time
Reflecting on past experiences and their impact on the present
Time's not a line
Challenging the conventional notion of linear time
Keep that in mind
Remember to consider alternative perspectives and concepts
Mind what I keep
Be cautious about the thoughts and information I hold onto
Digging for treasures
Searching for valuable insights and knowledge
The best ones are deep
The most profound discoveries require deeper exploration
Can you see through
Can you perceive beyond surface-level observations
I see you too
I can also see the true essence of who you are
Two just for me
Two unique perspectives and insights reserved for myself
But I give them to you
I share those perspectives and insights with you
There is no reference
There are no fixed points or external guidelines
This is just essence
The essence of who I am is revealed in my journey
Hence
Therefore, as a result of this revelation
This is the best since
This is the most significant and impactful experience
Sleep when I can
Resting whenever the opportunity arises
When can I sleep
Questioning the availability of rest in a busy life
Taking the leap
Courageously embracing new challenges and risks
It looks so steep
The path ahead appears challenging and daunting
I will not slip
I will not falter or lose my grip
And I will not fall
I will not fail or be defeated
I will outshine
I will surpass others' expectations and excel
I am like star
I possess a radiant and extraordinary nature
Control is hate
The desire for control can breed negativity and division
We just escape
We find solace and freedom in escaping from control
Trying to run out
Attempting to break free from constraints
Before it's too late
Acting swiftly to avoid negative consequences
I am on journey
I am embarked on a personal voyage of self-discovery
Out of my zone
Stepping outside my comfort zone for growth
Lost in my travels
Feeling adrift and uncertain in the midst of exploration
Not trying to find home
Not seeking familiarity or stability in my experiences
Okay
Acknowledgment and encouragement to the listeners
I want you to gather round close now
I want you to pay close attention
I want to tell you something
I have an important message to share
Very very special
Exceptionally meaningful and significant
Right about now
At this moment
I know y'all diggin' this
I am aware that you all are enjoying this
Disperse in the air
Spreading and dissipating like particles in the atmosphere
They do not care
Others may be indifferent or apathetic
And if they did
And even if they showed interest or concern
They would get rid
They would try to dismiss or ignore it
Hidden in line
Concealed within the progression of the lyrics
Rhythm 'n rhyme
Creating a musical and poetic flow
This is the climb
This is the journey and the ascent
Destroy the shrine
Breaking down established norms and expectations
Vetting in violence
Engaging in a thorough examination through chaotic means
This ends in silence
This journey culminates in peacefulness
License to ill
Permission to disrupt and challenge conventional thinking
This is my science
This is my unique way of understanding and interpreting the world
Restricted from love
Feeling limited and unable to fully experience love
Loving to hate
Focusing on negative emotions instead of embracing love
When hearts are broken
In times of heartbreak and emotional pain
Just fix them with tape
Attempting to mend emotional wounds temporarily
There's no direction
Lack of clear guidance or purpose
There's no protection
Feeling vulnerable and exposed
Lights are on same
Everyone exists under the same circumstances
Stuck intersection
Feeling trapped and unable to progress forward
Drift while I drive
Naturally flowing and adapting while moving forward
I drive while I drift
Taking control and navigating while remaining flexible
Life's automatic
Life operates with its own predetermined flow
So I make the shift
I adjust my own mindset and actions accordingly
Vision on hazy
Having an unclear and uncertain perspective
This life so wavy
This existence is unpredictable and full of ups and downs
When it's all done
When everything comes to an end
Don't leave with a maybe
Don't have unresolved doubts or uncertainties
Until the end
Persisting and giving my all until the very end
Just do it my friend
Approach life in your own unique way, my friend
Only get once
We only have one opportunity
Can't live it again
We cannot relive or redo our experiences
Can't live it again
We cannot relive or redo our experiences
I only get once
I personally have only one opportunity
Can't live it again
I cannot relive or redo my experiences
Can't live it again
I cannot relive or redo my experiences
Alright kids
Addressing the listeners in a casual and friendly manner
I want you to gather round close now
I want you to pay close attention
I want to tell you something
I have an important message to share
Very very special
Exceptionally meaningful and significant
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Written by: William Avnayim
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