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)
I Got You
(hed) Planet Earth Lyrics
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Nobody's home
Nobody's listening to you
Cause nobody cares
They will never change
They are slowly dying
They will never go away
They have nothing to lose
All my people come on
Choose your side
You're a long way from home, but not alone
They are afraid of you
Cause you know their secrets
I hear them praying for you
That you disappear
They are the enemy
We are the fallen
Now they have us on our knees
We have nothing to lose
All my people come on
Choose your side
You're a long way from home, but not alone
Keep your head up
Keep it real
Stay down
You're a long way from home
You're not alone
I got you
The sky was blood red on New Years Day
One thousand candles light the way
Ten thousand souls are restless
Ten million hungry
Eat the rich, but pay me!
In the next episode&
I load and reload
It's kill or be killed
Sell or be sold
In this life, in this time, in my mind
I gotta stay high, cause I got left behind
All my people come on
Choose your side
You're a long way from home, but not alone
Keep your head up
Keep it real
Stay down
You're a long way from home
You're not alone
I got you
Now who wanna ride with me
BRING PAIN TO THE POWERS THAT BE
Young rebel start a riot with me
Hear me, feel me
Now who wanna ride with me
Get buck, get wild with me
Who will jump into the fire with me
Hear me, feel me
The lyrics of this song by (hed) Planet Earth's I Got You emphasizes on the feeling of loneliness, the struggle of being rejected and not fitting in with the norm. The opening verses are a direct dig at society's rejection towards the individual. Their words have no value in the world's eyes, nobody cares, and nobody is waiting for them to speak up. The society depicted here is rigid, uninterested, and uncaring. But the chorus changes the viewpoint, and there is a sense of belonging and unity. It's an invitation to all those who feel alone in their battle to come together and stand up for each other.
The reference to the sky being red is a hint towards the chaos of the world. The thousand candles lit and ten million hungry people depict the state of despair and need. The words "Eat the rich, but pay me" signify the frustration of people towards the powers that be, and they are willing to fight for their rights. The words "kill or be killed, sell or be sold" show that life is tough and requires constant struggle to survive. The next lines indicate that they need something to keep them going despite all the odds, and that's to remain high.
The last verse talks about initiating an uprising against those who hold power. It's a call for the young and the brave to join hands and rebel. The singer wants those who feel the same way he does to stand with him and fight for a change.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody's waiting for you
You're on your own and no one is coming to help you
Nobody's home
There's no one to turn to because everyone is gone or disconnected from you
Nobody's listening to you
Your voice is not being heard or acknowledged by anyone
Cause nobody cares
No one has any concern or interest in your wellbeing or struggles
They will never change
The people causing your problems are set in their ways and won't improve or alter their behavior
They are slowly dying
The people causing your problems are not thriving or prospering, and their influence is dwindling over time
They will never go away
The people causing your problems will always be present and continue to cause trouble
They have nothing to lose
The people causing your problems have no fear of repercussions and are willing to take risks without concern for consequences
All my people come on
Choose your side
You're a long way from home, but not alone
You have a community of people who also feel disconnected and wronged, they are called to unite with you
They are afraid of you
Cause you know their secrets
The people causing your problems are intimidated by you because you have knowledge of their secrets
I hear them praying for you
That you disappear
The people causing your problems want you to vanish and cease to exist
They are the enemy
We are the fallen
Now they have us on our knees
We have nothing to lose
The people causing your problems are the enemy and you are their victim, though they may have brought you down to your knees you are not afraid to fight back
Keep your head up
Keep it real
Stay down
You're a long way from home
You're not alone
I got you
Continue facing your struggles head on, stand firm in reality, remain humble but persistent, know that you have support in the battles that lie ahead
The sky was blood red on New Years Day
One thousand candles light the way
Ten thousand souls are restless
Ten million hungry
Eat the rich, but pay me!
In the next episode&
I load and reload
The world is in turmoil with people becoming more and more resentful of the wealthy hierarchy, the singer is preparing to fight against them in the next chapter of their story
It's kill or be killed
Sell or be sold
In this life, in this time, in my mind
I gotta stay high, cause I got left behind
It's a fierce competition and those who don't perform, will be discarded. The singer is battling to survive and feels the need to pursue narcotics to stay afloat due to the immense pressure
Now who wanna ride with me
BRING PAIN TO THE POWERS THAT BE
Young rebel start a riot with me
Hear me, feel me
Now who wanna ride with me
Get buck, get wild with me
Who will jump into the fire with me
Hear me, feel me
The singer is looking for like-minded people to join them in their revolution and help bring an end to the oppressive ruling class
Contributed by Adalyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.