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)
The Meadow
(hed) Planet Earth Lyrics
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I close my eyes , and wait to die
Yes, I am a liar
Yes, I am a sinner
Please forgive my broken soul
But I've got nowhere else to go
They made the world so hard
I could be a star like you
Special like you
A star like you
Special like you
And all those picture frames surround you
I saw you in France
All those busters hang around you
I asked you to dance
I can't take you home tonight
No, I can't be your man
I know why you here tonight
You in a fight with your man
But I've got nowhere else to go
The Meadows by (hed) Planet Earth is a melancholic song with a deep meaning behind it. The lyrics "I don't ask why, I just fall into the meadow, I close my eyes, and wait to die" suggests that the singer is in a state of despair, just waiting for something to happen, and not questioning anything that is going on in their life. Furthermore, the words "Yes, I am a liar, Yes, I am a sinner, please forgive my broken soul" express that the singer is not proud of their actions, but they are looking for redemption and forgiveness. They are acknowledging their flaws and trying to seek redemption for their actions.
The chorus presents an interesting contrast, "But I've got nowhere else to go, They made the world so hard, If I had somewhere else to go, I could be a star like you, special like you, A star like you, special like you". This part of the song talks about how the world is set up to prevent those who aspire to greatness from becoming who they want to be. The singer sees other successful people around them and would like to be like them, but they feel trapped and stuck in their current situation.
Overall, The Meadows is a thought-provoking song that highlights the challenges of life and the desire for freedom and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't ask why, I just fall into the meadow
I don't question why I am in this situation or why things happen to me, I just let myself succumb to it
I close my eyes , and wait to die
I feel defeated and hopeless, and have resigned myself to my fate
Yes, I am a liar
I am not honest with myself or others about who I am or how I feel
Yes, I am a sinner
I have made mistakes and done things that I regret, and am not perfect
Please forgive my broken soul
I am asking for forgiveness and understanding for my flaws and weaknesses
But I've got nowhere else to go
I am lost and have no other options or choices available
They made the world so hard
Society or external factors have contributed to the challenges and difficulties I face
If I had somewhere else to go
Having an alternative or escape route would allow me to pursue my dreams and ambitions
I could be a star like you
If given the opportunity, I could achieve greatness and success like others have
Special like you
I could be unique and valued like those who are admired and respected
And all those picture frames surround you
You are surrounded by reminders of your past and memories with others
I saw you in France
I have memories of you from a distant place, suggesting a desire for escape or change
All those busters hang around you
People who are not genuine or sincere are trying to befriend or associate with you
I asked you to dance
I made an effort to connect with you and engage in something enjoyable
I can't take you home tonight
I am unable to provide comfort or shelter in a time of need
No, I can't be your man
I am not capable of fulfilling your emotional or physical needs
I know why you here tonight
I am aware of your motivations or intentions for seeing me
You in a fight with your man
You are experiencing conflict or tension in your current relationship
Contributed by Caden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cristinatonu575
I don't ask why, I just fall into the meadow
I close my eyes , and wait to die
Yes, I am a liar
Yes, I am a sinner
Please forgive my broken soul
But I've got nowhere else to go
They've made this world so hard
If I had somewhere else to go
I could be a star like you
Special like you
A star like you
Special like you
And all those picture frames around you
I saw you with friends
All those busters hang around you
I asked you to dance
I can't take you home tonight
No, I can't be your man
I know why you here tonight
You in a fight with your man
But I've got nowhere else to go
@rustyneedles3743
This is an African legend
It’s a love story
And uh it’s about uh two people
They were, they were very much in love
From different tribes
And they’re um, they were going to be sacrificed
And after they died, God made them into elephants
Because African believe that elephants are immortal
And then he put, he made the elephants body the system
Is just the female in the word it symbolizes,
you know, uh the freedom of love
and love of flower tell them that the
abstract beautiful
that you can see whatever you want to see
but before the hunters they used to uh,
to take the elephants youthfully
and um, he, he, he put the symbol on them
so that everybody will know that they are hope__
and this is the story and um _________________
@Keep.it_a.hunnit
Damn 10 years later and this song still hits the spot
@jayp13
Damn near 20
@richardhughes601
like 20 years loko
@richardhughes601
I got this album when I graduated 2000
@stormsoto9301
This band was a major part of my childhood. 🤘🏻
@xHxOxTx1
2020 and I'm still Hed Strong. Special like you.
@justinpeterson1409
A 🌟 like you!!
@NSted
2021 still here
@j.paulom.n.4888
2021 while cooking my launch ✌
@woahdudeitsme9742
2021 and I still occasionally find others that listen to HED and even heard Raise Hell blaring out a big truck a week ago with a little badass lady driving! Jarod's messages have held HED strong! Much love to y'all that never forgot to be better!