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)
Jesus
(hed) Planet Earth Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I see your lips moving, but nothing's coming out
Who can believe a single word that you're saying
I see your lips moving& but I can't figure it out
I'm afraid of the crucifix hanging on my wall
You hear yourself screaming,but nothing's coming out
I'm afraid of the shadows dancing on my wall
I know my limitations
I just don't know when to quit
I know when I'm addicted
But no, I can't get enough of that shit, what?
Jesus - Make everything all right
Where'd everybody go?
I know I'm losing, but I don't know what to do
Sweet Jesus make it go away
Mary, Joseph what I should I say?
What do I do?
When I was alone you just laughed at me
I held out my hand, you just closed your eyes
I only wanted to be good
All I wanted was a chance to make things right
Jesus - Make everything all right
Twenty thousand leagues deep on the mic
Mass murder, court convicted, terroristic creature of the night
No, don't let me get freaky tonight
No, don't feed me tonight
I been drinking way to much Jagermeister
Mommy pray for me, cause I'm not feeling right
I've been hearing these voices
They're telling me to take my own life
Breathe my last breath, eat my last meal
You got what you deserve
How's that feel?
The song "Jesus" by (hed) Planet Earth is a powerful commentary on addiction, depression, and the search for salvation. The lyrics suggest a deep sense of skepticism towards those who are supposed to offer spiritual guidance but fail to do so. The singer cannot believe a single word that is being said to them, suggesting a disconnect between what is being preached and what they are feeling. The crucifix hanging on the wall symbolizes the disconnect between the spiritual ideal and the lived reality of the singer.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses their fear of the shadows dancing on the wall and the voices in their head which are pushing them towards self-harm. They acknowledge their addiction but cannot help but keep indulging in it. The repeated refrain of "Jesus - Make everything all right" is a plea for help and a desperate attempt to find some meaning in the chaos.
The final verse is a visceral cry for help as the singer spirals deeper into despair. The reference to Jagermeister suggests a physical manifestation of the addiction, while the ominous voices in their head push them towards suicidal thoughts. The closing lines of the song are confrontational, with the singer asking a hypothetical audience how it feels to see them suffer.
Overall, the song is a raw expression of pain and despair, with powerful religious imagery used to suggest the depths of the singer's struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't believe a single word that you're saying
I doubt the authenticity of your words
I see your lips moving, but nothing's coming out
I hear you speak, but it carries no significance
Who can believe a single word that you're saying
Your words are untrustworthy
I see your lips moving& but I can't figure it out
I hear your words, but they make no sense to me
I'm afraid of the crucifix hanging on my wall
The religious symbol on my wall evokes fear in me
You hear yourself screaming,but nothing's coming out
Though you scream, your voice has no effect
I'm afraid of the shadows dancing on my wall
The shadows on my wall scare me
I hear them laughing at me,but I can't figure it out
The sounds I hear seem to mock me, but I can't understand why
I know my limitations
I'm aware of my weaknesses and boundaries
I just don't know when to quit
I struggle with knowing when to stop
I know when I'm addicted
I can recognize when I'm dependent on something
But no, I can't get enough of that shit, what?
Despite knowing my limitations and addictive tendencies, I continue to indulge
Jesus - Make everything all right
Asking for divine intervention to fix everything
Where'd everybody go?
Feeling abandoned and alone
I know I'm losing, but I don't know what to do
Aware of the situation, but unsure of how to proceed
Sweet Jesus make it go away
Pleading for relief and cessation of suffering
Mary, Joseph what I should I say?
Asking for guidance and help from God
What do I do?
Expressing confusion and helplessness
When I was alone you just laughed at me
Feeling ridiculed and abandoned in the past
I held out my hand, you just closed your eyes
Perceived rejection and dismissal when seeking help
I only wanted to be good
Aspiring to be a better person
All I wanted was a chance to make things right
Seeking an opportunity to correct past mistakes
Twenty thousand leagues deep on the mic
Deeply invested in music and performance
Mass murder, court convicted, terroristic creature of the night
Possibly referencing someone with a violent criminal record
No, don't let me get freaky tonight
Asking to avoid engaging in reckless behavior
No, don't feed me tonight
Requesting to avoid temptation
I been drinking way too much Jagermeister
Acknowledging overindulgence in alcohol
Mommy pray for me, cause I'm not feeling right
Seeking assistance from a higher power due to feelings of unease
I've been hearing these voices
Experiencing auditory hallucinations
They're telling me to take my own life
Voices urging suicidal tendencies
Breathe my last breath, eat my last meal
Contemplating the end of life
You got what you deserve
Possibly directed towards a specific person who did something wrong
How's that feel?
Questioning how the other person feels after receiving deserved retribution
Contributed by Ethan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.