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)
Children
(hed) Planet Earth Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
What it is aint exactly clear
But there's a man with a gun over there
And he's telling me I got to beware.
I think it's time we stop
Children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down.
The battle lines have been drawn
Nobody's right - when everybody's wrong
Young people speaking their minds
But carrying so much resistance from behind.
I think it's time we stop
Children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down.
What a field day for the beast
One thousand people in the streets
Singing songs and carrying signs
Some that say "hooray for our side"
Oh lord.
I think it's time we stop
Children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down.
Paranoia strikes deep
It cuts into your soul when you sleep
It starts when you're always afraid
Step outta line, the man comes and takes you away.
I think it's time we stop
Children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down.
Come on, sing it,
Sing again, come on!
Hey...
Come on, sing it! x3
The song "Children" by (hed) Planet Earth, also known as "(Can't You) Trip Like I Do," is a commentary on the social and political turmoil of the 1960s. The lyrics express the confusion and anxiety felt by many during this time period, as new movements and ideas emerged that challenged the traditional societal norms.
The opening lines "There's something happening here, What it is aint exactly clear, But there's a man with a gun over there, And he's telling me I got to beware," can be interpreted as a metaphor for the state of the country at the time. The man with the gun represents the government and the establishment, who were using force to maintain control in the face of challenges from grassroots movements.
The chorus "I think it's time we stop, Children, what's that sound, Everybody look what's going down" can be seen as a call to action, urging people to pay attention to what is happening and to take a stand against the injustices they see around them. The lyrics also suggest that the youth of the time were leading the charge, as they were the ones "speaking their minds, but carrying so much resistance from behind."
Overall, "Children" is a powerful reminder of the struggles and uncertainties of the 1960s, and how those struggles continue to resonate today.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something happening here
There is an event occurring
What it is aint exactly clear
The event is not yet comprehensible
But there's a man with a gun over there
There is a person nearby who possesses a firearm
And he's telling me I got to beware.
The person with the firearm is warning me to take caution
I think it's time we stop
I believe it is necessary to cease current actions
Children, what's that sound
Young people, do you hear that noise?
Everybody look what's going down.
Everyone should pay attention to what is happening
The battle lines have been drawn
The opposing factions are established
Nobody's right - when everybody's wrong
No one is correct when everyone is mistaken
Young people speaking their minds
Adolescents expressing their thoughts
But carrying so much resistance from behind.
But encountering much opposition from their supporters
What a field day for the beast
What a fantastic opportunity for the evil entity
One thousand people in the streets
A thousand individuals outside on the pavement
Singing songs and carrying signs
Chanting and holding placards
Some that say "hooray for our side"
Some of which exclaim "great work, our team!"
Oh lord.
Goodness gracious.
Paranoia strikes deep
The feeling of overwhelming anxiety enters the mind
It cuts into your soul when you sleep
It consumes your inner self even while you slumber
It starts when you're always afraid
It originates from when you are consistently scared
Step outta line, the man comes and takes you away.
If you act outside of the rules, authorities will detain you
Come on, sing it,
Join me and sing,
Sing again, come on!
Sing with me once more, please!
Hey...
Excuse me...
Come on, sing it! x3
Please, sing it with me! Repeated thrice.
Contributed by Abigail D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.