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)
War
(hed) Planet Earth Lyrics
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Bring them to their fucking knees!
Don't you want your freedom?
War
Do you not daydream?
War
See how we split the atom
Here we go
Here we go
The policeman cannot stop me now
I smoke the best pot in town
I fuck a slut
I come up in her mouth
I do whatever the fuck I want
I'm an American!
Bitch
We run this shit
You're all gay
Bitch
We got guns and shit
You're all lame
Bitch
No, you don't understand
This is not a game
Bitch
This is motherfuckin judgment day
This is war!
Don't you want your freedom?
War
Do you not daydream?
War
Reach for the Smith and Wesson
and bring them to their fucking knees
Don't you want your freedom?
War
Do you not daydream?
War
See how we split the atom
and bring them to their fucking knees
Here we go
Here we go
My magnum lets you know that I care
I spank ass
Bite necks
Pull hair
I fuck you in the kitchen
Doggy on the stairs
I do whatever the fuck I want
I'm an American!
Bitch
We run this
You're all gay
Bitch
We got bombs, Happy Meals and grenades
Bitch
No, you don't understand
This is not a game
Bitch
This is motherfuckin judgment day
This is war!
Don't you want your freedom?
War
Do you not daydream?
War
Reach for the Smith and Wesson
and bring them to their fucking knees
Don't you want your freedom?
War
Do you not daydream?
War
See how we split the atom
and bring them to their fucking knees
Put em up
Put em up
Put em motherfucker
Put em up
Put em up!
Take it outside
Can we take it outside?
Put em up
Put em up
Put em motherfucker
Put em up
Put em up!
Take it outside
Can we take it outside?
Yeah motherfucker
Uncle Sam don't take no shit
haha
I wake up
I start the day dreamin
I blaze up
I wait for the weekend
I go to the club
Get fucked up
Get my dick sucked
I don't givafuk
I'm an American
Bitch
We run this shit
You're all gay
Bitch
We got bombs and shit
You're all lame
Bitch
No, you don't understand
This is not a game
This is World War III motherfucker
War!
Don't you want your freedom?
War
Do you not daydream?
War
Reach for the Smith and Wesson
and bring them to their fucking knees
Don't you want your freedom?
War
Do you not daydream?
War
See how we split the atom
and bring them to their fucking knees
Put em up
Put em up
Put em motherfucker
Put em up
Put em up!
Take it outside
Can we take it outside?
Put em up
Put em up
Put em motherfucker
Put em up
Put em up!
I dont' give a fuck motherfucker
Put em up
Take it outside?
Can't we take it outside?
War!
War!
War!
War!
Take it outside
Can we take it outside?
Take it outside
Can't we take it outside?
Take it outside
Can't we take it outside?
Take it outside
Can we take it outside?
Can't we take it outside?
Bring them to their fucking knees.
The song "War" by (hed) Planet Earth is a provocative and controversial track that uses strong language and violent imagery to criticize American exceptionalism and warmongering. The song starts off with the repetitive chants of "This means war!" and "Bring them to their fucking knees!" which sets the aggressive tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics that follow are filled with American bravado and arrogance. The singer claims to do whatever he wants, smoke the best pot in town, and have a sexual conquest of his choosing, all while asserting his American identity.
The repeated use of the word "bitch" in the song is a reference to the misogynistic and patriarchal viewpoints that are often associated with American culture. The song also references World War III, which suggests a catastrophic future that is caused by America's militaristic policies. The use of the Smith and Wesson gun highlights the culture of gun violence that is prevalent in America, which the song criticizes for perpetuating a cycle of hatred and fear.
Overall, "War" is a critique of American nationalism and the destructive nature of American foreign policy. Through its aggressive lyrics and punk rock sound, the song encourages listeners to resist the status quo and question the actions of their government.
Line by Line Meaning
This means war!!
We are initiating a war!
Bring them to their fucking knees!
Defeat the enemy until they beg for mercy.
Don't you want your freedom? War
We will declare a war to gain freedom.
Do you not daydream? War
We will fight for our dreams and declare a war.
See how we split the atom and bring them to their fucking knees
We have powerful weapons that can defeat them quickly and easily.
The policeman cannot stop me now
I'm unstoppable and beyond the reach of the law.
I smoke the best pot in town
I consume the highest quality and most potent marijuana available.
I fuck a slut, I come up in her mouth
I have sexual relations with promiscuous women and ejaculate in their mouths.
I do whatever the fuck I want. I'm an American! Bitch
I have the freedom and autonomy to do whatever I please because of my American identity.
We run this shit. You're all gay. Bitch
We dominate in this society, and those who don't conform to our norms are inferior and weak.
We got guns and shit. You're all lame. Bitch
We have firearms and other powerful weapons that make us superior, while those who don't possess them are losers.
No, you don't understand. This is not a game. Bitch. This is motherfuckin judgment day
This is a serious matter that commands attention and action. It's the end of the world as we know it.
My magnum lets you know that I care. I spank ass. Bite necks. Pull hair
I use my pistol as a symbol of affection, and I engage in rough and violent sexual behavior.
I fuck you in the kitchen. Doggy on the stairs
I have intercourse with you in non-traditional locations, such as the kitchen or on the stairs, in a specific position.
We got bombs, Happy Meals and grenades. Bitch
We possess both devastating weapons and superficial, mass-produced products that give us superiority.
This is World War III motherfucker. War!
This is the third and most significant global conflict ever fought.
Put em up! Take it outside? Can't we take it outside?
I challenge my enemy to a physical altercation outside to resolve our conflict.
War!
We will continue to fight until we win.
Take it outside. Can we take it outside?
I insist on fighting outside as a resolution to our disagreement.
Bring them to their fucking knees.
Our goal is to defeat the enemy until they beg for mercy.
Contributed by Vivian Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@explorer.samrat
Can't express in words, how beautifully the under-water shots were taken.. Simply brilliant camera work. 😊😊
@TheResonatingMind
Better than Avatar The way of Water.
@CalvinHikes
Except for the BBC logo, a lot of nice screenshot backgrounds.
@Mattie2004
@@TheResonatingMindyeahhh!
@karlbolton9465
A lot of the shots are animated unfortunately, sorry to ruin blue planet for you:(
@Crousher
@@karlbolton9465animated is the wrong word, but rather staged. Especially the close ups would be near impossible in the wild, so often they use aquariums etc. To get detail in.
@terramater
The jellyfish sequence is sooo gorgeous! Our camera crew went for a swim in a beautiful lake of jellyfish! It looks like something from another planet, it's a lagoon that was cut off from the ocean long ago, and that's why it became home to unique species like stingless jellyfish.
@zookeeperm
When I was a kid, I got entangled in a Man O'War's tentacles on a vacation to the Gulf of Mexico. Even though I was only about 4 years old, (I am 67 now) I vividly remember the hot burning pain of the sting. They may be beautiful, but they are something everyone should do their best to avoid.
@ahabduennschitz7670
No shit
@goldenalex
Im amazed that at 4 years old you were even able to survive that. Fair play to you.