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)
Blackout
(hed) Planet Earth Lyrics
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Don't you put words in my mouth
Don't try to shut me up
I'm not about plastic skin
I gotta get out, gotta get out, in
What about those things you said to me
What about the time we've wasted
Everyday's just like the one before
Blackout!
Yo, I gotta get in
I blackout!
Just let me in
Blackout!
Yo, I gotta get in, but I gotta know now where do I fit in.
x2
Don't you tell me what to think
You'll never know how I should feel
I see through plastic skin
I gotta get out, gotta get out, in
What about the 5 o'clock news
What about the Sunday paper
Everyday's just like the one before
Everytime I turn the page I.
Blackout!
Yo, I gotta get in
I blackout!
Just let me in
Blackout!
Yo, I gotta get in, but I gotta know now where do I fit in.
x2
I can't breathe, my heart is freezing
While we pray, my soul is packing it's bags and leaving.
Blackout! x2
What about those things you said to me
What about the time we've wasted
Everyday's just like the one before
Everytime I see your face, I.
Blackout!
Yo, I gotta get in
I blackout!
Just let me in
Blackout!
Yo, I gotta get in, but I gotta know now where do I fit in.
x2
I, x3
I wanna know now where do I fit in.
Blackout!
I blackout!
Blackout!
I wanna know now where do I fit in.
The lyrics of "(hed) Planet Earth's" song "Blackout" speak of frustration and a strong desire to break free from a situation that feels constricting and inauthentic. The singer is defiant, insisting on speaking their own mind and rejecting the influence of others, whether it be their words or attempts to silence them. They reject the superficial and phony, instead yearning for something genuine and real. The repetition of the phrase "I gotta get out, gotta get out" underscores this need for escape and change.
The verses call out the monotony and banality of life, citing the "5 o'clock news" and "Sunday paper" as examples of things that repeat day after day, highlighting a sense of resignation and disillusionment. The chorus, on the other hand, is a plea for entry and acceptance, revealing that the desire to escape is motivated by a need to find a sense of belonging somewhere.
The lyrics of "Blackout" display the themes of dissatisfaction with conformity, searching for individual identity and purpose, and the need for a sense of belonging. The song is an anthem that upholds the idea of living life on your own terms and not settling for anything less.
Line by Line Meaning
I blackout!
I am overwhelmed and need to shut out the world.
Don't you put words in my mouth
Do not dictate my thoughts and opinions.
Don't try to shut me up
Do not silence me or ignore what I have to say.
I'm not about plastic skin
I do not value superficial appearances or fake personalities.
I gotta get out, gotta get out, in
I need to escape my current situation and find my true place in the world.
What about those things you said to me
You cannot take back hurtful words or broken promises.
What about the time we've wasted
We cannot get back lost time or missed opportunities.
Everyday's just like the one before
My life feels stagnant and repetitive.
Everytime I see your face I.
Encountering a particular person or situation triggers my desire to escape.
Yo, I gotta get in
I am determined to find my place and belong somewhere.
Just let me in
Allow me the opportunity to belong and contribute.
Yo, I gotta get in, but I gotta know now where do I fit in.
Although I am eager to find my place, I must also discover where I truly belong.
Don't you tell me what to think
I am capable of forming my own thoughts and opinions without outside influence.
You'll never know how I should feel
My emotions and experiences are unique to me and cannot be dictated by others.
I see through plastic skin
I can see past deceitful or superficial behavior.
What about the 5 o'clock news
The constant barrage of negative events in the world adds to my desire to escape.
What about the Sunday paper
The monotony of daily life is reflected in routine news stories.
I can't breathe, my heart is freezing
I feel suffocated and emotionally stifled in my current situation.
While we pray, my soul is packing it's bags and leaving.
Although others may seek solace in religion or prayer, I am working towards leaving my current situation and finding my true place in life.
I wanna know now where do I fit in.
My desire to belong and find my place in the world is all-consuming.
Contributed by Joseph L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.