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)
Night Club In Bali
(hed) Planet Earth Lyrics
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Then if you don't leave death will soon be upon you
There's crying, there's dying there is really much evil
Somebody wake me this isn't possible
Do you wanna live do you wanna die?
Do you wanna live do you ever wonder why?
God bless our souls they're taking us over
Shocking the nation the world's newest nightmare
We'll later be buried by world spread warfare
Somebody's lying, people are dying
the government is it driven by one man
Do you wanna live do you wanna die?
Do you wanna live do you ever wonder why?
God bless our souls they're taking us over
Noooh!
I could remember, a kid came and warned them
Then if you don't leave death will soon be upon you
Do you wanna live do you wanna die?
Do you wanna live do you ever wonder why?
Do you wanna live do you wanna die?
Do you wanna live do you ever wonder why?
God bless their souls they're taking us over
Ahhhh!
...Heaven or hell? (hidden message)
The lyrics of "(hed) Planet Earth's" song Night Club In Bali seem to be a commentary on the dark, violent underbelly of society. The song starts with a warning given by a kid to some people to leave the place, or death will soon be upon them. The following lines describe the chaos and rampant violence that exists in that place - crying, dying, and much evil. The singer questions the possibility of such things happening and wishes to be woken up from the nightmare. The song seems to convey a sense of frustration towards the government or those in power, who do not seem to care or take action against such violence.
The chorus of the song, "Do you wanna live, do you wanna die? Do you ever wonder why? God bless our souls, they're taking us over," is a sarcastic commentary on life, where even if one desires to live, death is inevitable. The lyrics also hint at the idea that society is being controlled or taken over by some force or group, which is beyond the control of individuals.
The last part of the song has a hidden message that asks the listener to choose between heaven or hell, possibly highlighting the consequences of the choices we make in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I could remember, a kid came and warned them
The singer recalls a warning given to others by a child.
Then if you don't leave death will soon be upon you
The singer believes that if one does not leave, death awaits them.
There's crying, there's dying there is really much evil
There is immense suffering and wickedness in the situation.
Somebody wake me this isn't possible
The situation feels so unreal that the artist wishes to be awoken from it.
Do you wanna live do you wanna die?
The artist poses this question as a means of prompting people to consider the gravity of the situation.
Do you ever wonder why?
The singer prompts people to ponder the reasons for their current plight.
God bless our souls they're taking us over
The singer expresses a belief that some force is taking control of them all.
Shocking the nation the world's newest nightmare
The situation is causing widespread shock and is a major crisis.
We'll later be buried by world spread warfare
The conflict will spread until it has global implications.
Somebody's lying, people are dying
The artist implies that some entity is lying and that this is costing lives.
The government is it driven by one man
The singer seems to believe that one person holds an undue amount of influence over the government.
Noooh!
An expression of despair or disbelief.
God bless their souls they're taking us over
Reiteration of the belief that an outside force is taking control.
Ahhhh!
An expression of pain or anguish.
Heaven or hell? (hidden message)
This brief line poses the question of the ultimate fate of those involved.
Contributed by Mason F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.