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)
Flesh and Bone
(hed) Planet Earth Lyrics
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Come and get me.
x2
I'm just a runaway train come and get me
Indecision, a bad decision.
Hey Man, I see you at the crossroads. x3
Hallelujah I'm coming home.
Before I lose my faith
I'm running thru the shadows,
In a circle,
Trying to find my way.
Who's standing in my way?
Why won't you just go away?
Nobody's listening
There's nobody home
Nothing lasts forever
When you're flesh and bone.
Another lost soul,
Come and get me
x2
I'm just another lost soul come and get me
Find a window
I will be waiting
Hey Man, I see you at the crossroads. x3
Hallelujah I'm coming home.
Just let me walk away
Before I lose my faith
I'm running thru the shadows,
In a circle,
Trying to find my way.
Who's standing in my way?
Why won't you just go away?
Nobody's listening
There's nobody home
Nothing lasts forever
When you're flesh and bone.
Where are we going and what can we hold on to?
Why can't you stand by me
And see what I'm going thru?
Just let me walk away
Before I lose my faith
I'm running thru the shadows,
In a circle,
Trying to find my way.
Who's standing in my way?
Why won't you just go away?
Nobody's listening
There's nobody home
Nothing lasts forever
When you're flesh and bone. x2
We're only flesh and bone.
I'm only flesh and bone.
The song "Flesh and Bone" by (hed) Planet Earth is a reflection of the struggles of the human condition, dealing with indecision, bad decisions, and feeling lost. The lyrics describe the singer as a runaway train and a lost soul, desperately searching for a way out of a confusing and dark place. The chorus addresses the fragility of life, reminding the listener that nothing lasts forever when you are only flesh and bone.
The song's verses describe the singer's journey, running in circles and trying to find a way out. The repetition of the line "Hey Man, I see you at the crossroads" creates a sense of urgency and desperation, as if the singer is pleading for direction and guidance. The line "Just let me walk away before I lose my faith" reveals the singer's struggle to keep their beliefs and values intact, despite the challenges they face.
The song's powerful instrumental elements, including heavy guitar riffs and pounding drums, add to the overall intensity and emotion of the piece. "Flesh and Bone" is a thought-provoking and relatable song that encourages listeners to confront their own struggles and search for meaning in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Another runaway train,
I'm like a train that's out of control and heading towards trouble.
Come and get me.
I need help, someone come and rescue me.
I'm just a runaway train come and get me
I'm like a runaway train, I can't control myself and I need someone to help me.
Indecision, a bad decision.
I can't make up my mind and that's leading me to make bad decisions.
Hey Man, I see you at the crossroads. x3
I see someone at a key moment when they need to make a decision.
Hallelujah I'm coming home.
I'm on my way back to where I belong.
Just let me walk away
Please let me go.
Before I lose my faith
Before I give up on everything I believe in.
I'm running thru the shadows,
I'm moving quickly and hiding from something.
In a circle,
I feel like I'm going in circles and not making any progress.
Trying to find my way.
I'm lost and trying to figure out where I'm supposed to go.
Who's standing in my way?
Who or what is stopping me from moving forward?
Why won't you just go away?
Why won't you leave me alone?
Nobody's listening
No one is paying attention to me.
There's nobody home
I feel empty and alone.
Nothing lasts forever
All good things come to an end.
When you're flesh and bone.
As a human being, I'm vulnerable and can't last forever.
Another lost soul,
I'm just another person who feels lost and alone.
Find a window
Look for a way out.
I will be waiting
I'll stay here until you find me.
Where are we going and what can we hold on to?
What's our purpose, and what can we keep as we move forward?
Why can't you stand by me
Why can't you support me?
And see what I'm going thru?
And understand the challenges I'm facing?
We're only flesh and bone.
As human beings, we're only here for a limited time.
I'm only flesh and bone.
As an individual, I'm just a temporary part of this world.
Contributed by Alex B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.