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)
Bad News
(hed) Planet Earth Lyrics
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I'm not listening - I don't wanna hear it
Something's missing - Where are the solutions?
You're full of fear - You love it - You need it
I plug my ears - But the sheep repeat it
Broken records just keep playing loud
You're fire!
We're sick - We're so tired of all the bad news
We're sick and tired of you and your...
Lies! Lies!
I'm not listening - I don't wanna hear it
Gimme a break... Now! Gimme a solution
Fear porn... Yeah - You love it - You need it
But now I'm bored - The sheep follow the leader
I can't hear a word you're saying...
Broken records just keep playing loud...
You're fired!
Round and round you go
With nothing to show
Waiting alone... In fear
But I'm not afraid... No!
Why won't you just believe in yourself?
We're so sick and tired of your damn lies!
I'm not listening - No I don't wanna hear it
Tell me the truth... Now! Gimme a solution
Fear porn... Yeah - You love it - You need it
But now I'm bored - The sheep follow the leader
You're fired!
Won't you just believe in yourself?
The song "Bad News" by (hed) Planet Earth is an anthem for everyone who's fed up with hearing only negative information and the lies propagated by those in power. The lyrics begin by expressing a refusal to listen to the negativity that surrounds us, which is often self-serving messages from those in charge rather than helpful solutions for problems. The singer of the song is tired of hearing the same broken record over and over again, and they cannot take it anymore.
As the song progresses, the singer addresses those who are perpetuating the negativity and lies, stating that they are full of fear and love it. The singer is not afraid and encourages listeners to believe in themselves instead of the messages of those in power. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Lies! Lies!" emphasizing the deceit that the singer is rejecting.
Overall, "Bad News" is an empowering rock song that encourages listeners to reject the messages of those in power and believe in themselves instead. The song is a reminder to focus on solutions instead of negativity, and to not let fear control our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Lies! Lies!
The song is about exposing lies and propaganda
I'm not listening - I don't wanna hear it
The singer is refusing to listen to the lies being spread
Something's missing - Where are the solutions?
The singer is looking for something to be done to solve problems instead of just spreading bad news
You're full of fear - You love it - You need it
The lies are being spread to make people afraid because the person telling the lies enjoys having power over people's emotions
I plug my ears - But the sheep repeat it
Even when the artist doesn't want to hear the lies, other people continue to believe and spread them
I can't hear a word you're saying
The singer is so fed up with the lies that they refuse to listen to them anymore
Broken records just keep playing loud
The lies are being repeated over and over again like a broken record
You're fire!
The artist is ready to fire the person spreading the lies and bad news
We're sick - We're so tired of all the bad news
The artist is tired of constantly hearing about negative events and wants to see more solutions being put forward
We're sick and tired of you and your...
The artist is fed up with the person spreading the lies and bad news
Gimme a break... Now! Gimme a solution
The singer is calling for a break from the bad news and wants to see real solutions being put forward
Fear porn... Yeah - You love it - You need it
The lies are being spread to make people afraid because the person telling the lies enjoys having power over people's emotions
But now I'm bored - The sheep follow the leader
Even the singer is tired of hearing the lies and is aware that other people are only following the lies because they don't know any better
Round and round you go
The lies are being spread in a never-ending cycle
With nothing to show
The lies are not producing any real results
Waiting alone... In fear
The people listening to the lies are scared and don't know what to do
But I'm not afraid... No!
The artist is not scared and is ready to take action
Why won't you just believe in yourself?
The singer is calling for the person spreading the lies to believe in their own abilities instead of manipulating others
Won't you just believe in yourself?
The singer is reinforcing the message that the person spreading the lies needs to have faith in themselves
Contributed by Sarah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dertex
We could record it. Remember kids, cameraman never dies
Edit 2: (pinning comment from That person A)
Can this please stop? Like no one’s in the right here. Some people be saying the red guy is cringe when they can just let them be. Ffs people it’s the internet, some people are bound to be dumb here. Saying “CrInGe” isn’t going to help
orzOTZorz
I like how excited he was when he said we’re all going to die and there’s nothing we can do 😂😂😂
Dane Person
i mean can you blame him?
H.H
@DTC Mapping #standwithrussia [NONOGISM] [AGBS]🇩🇪 ayo?
Atomixe
@DTC Mapping #standwithrussia [NONOGISM] [AGBS]🇩🇪 so is your username
Mr.almond brittle
“We would all freaking die!!” He says with the biggest smile ever
cxultres
Inni like fuck sake
Johnathan Wolf
lol
Chicken wings
Rip all kids that see the video like we are gone die
EC432
Yeah lol 😂😂😂
Jacob NL
“If it had hit us, we would have died!”
“If you get shot, you die!”
“Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes”