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 thought". 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".
Hed PE signed with Jive Records, releasing their self-titled debut album in 1997. In his review of the album, Allmusic's Steve Huey wrote that Hed PE "[are] rhythmically looser and funkier than many similar rap-metal bands, although comparisons to Rage Against the Machine are still apt. There are some slow and/or unfocused moments but overall, its aggression will probably play well with late-'90s metal and punk fans. "Due to the label's contractual terms and the disappointing sales of the album, the band found themselves unable to repay the cash advances given to them by Jive. Gomes is quoted as saying "We had these romantic visions of the music industry, and we thought it would be cool to be a punk band on a rap label. So we fulfilled that dream, but it was also probably the worst thing that could have happened. We've had offers from Sony and others that we can't take because we owe Jive so much money."
Here and Now
(hed) p.e. Lyrics
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Here and now
We are face to phase
Caught in this time and place
We are not afraid
Hear me now
In the right time - the right place
Were not afraid
So fear me
Can anybody hear this?
No more lies
I'm done with the secrets
Wake (the fuck) up
We wont stop
Stand up
Let every body drop
No! were not goin away
Now we got the power
We got somethin to say
What?
Too little, too late
This is our time
This is our day
Here and now
Hear me now
Were not afraid
So fear me
Welcome to the family
One heart
One world
One mind
Get your soul
Get in line
Stand up
Let every body drop
No! were not goin away
We run this (shit)
We got somethin to say
Were all connected
This is our time
You must respect it
Here and now
Hear me now
These are the dayz of daze
In the right time
The right place
I'm not afraid, so fear me
No! im not goin away
I got somethin to say
I'll never, ever be the same
Can you feel me?
Were gonna make history
I'm not afraid
You scared?
Say your prayers
One time
One chance
To get it (fucking) right.
The (hed) p.e. song "Here and Now" is a call to action for people to wake up and stand up for themselves. The lyrics emphasize that we are in the present moment, and we should not be afraid to speak up and demand change. The repetition of the phrase "Here and now" emphasizes the power of being in the present moment and taking action.
The song encourages listeners to stop living in the past or the future and focus on the here and now. The line "These are the days of daze" suggests that we are living in uncertain times, but we should not fear the unknown. The repetition of the phrase "We're not afraid" reinforces the message that we should be bold, confident, and unafraid.
The lyrics also emphasize that we are all connected and should work together as one family, one heart, and one mind. The line "Get your soul, get in line" suggests that we should align ourselves with our true selves, our values, and our purpose. The song encourages listeners to stand up and make history, emphasizing the value of taking action and making a difference.
Line by Line Meaning
Here and now (fear me)
I am here and now, and you should fear me.
Here and now
We are face to phase
Caught in this time and place
We are not afraid
We are in the present moment, facing the reality of our situation, and though it may be difficult, we will not be afraid.
Hear me now
These are the days of daze
In the right time - the right place
Were not afraid
Listen up, these are confusing times, but we are in the right place and the right time, and we won't be afraid.
So fear me
I repeat, you should fear me.
Can anybody hear this?
No more lies
I'm done with the secrets
Wake (the fuck) up
We wont stop
Stand up
Let every body drop
Is anyone paying attention? We're through with dishonesty, and we're not stopping until everyone is awake and taking action.
No! were not goin away
Now we got the power
We got somethin to say
We're not backing down, now that we have strength in numbers, and we have important things to say.
What?
What do you have to say for yourself? Or what is your response?
Too little, too late
This is our time
This is our day
It's too little too late, and it's our time to shine and make changes.
Hear me now
Were not afraid
I need you to listen, and understand that we are not afraid.
So fear me
Let me say it one more time, you should fear me.
Welcome to the family
One heart
One world
One mind
Get your soul
Get in line
You're part of us now, we all share one heart, one world, and one mind. Get on board with what we stand for.
Stand up
Let every body drop
No! were not goin away
We run this (shit)
We got somethin to say
Stand up for what you believe in, and don't give up. We're in charge of this, and we have something important to communicate.
Were all connected
This is our time
You must respect it
We're all in this together, and it's our moment to make changes. You need to acknowledge that and respect it.
I'm not afraid, so fear me
I want to reiterate that I am not afraid, and you should fear me.
No! im not goin away
I got somethin to say
I'll never, ever be the same
I'm not backing down, I have an important message to convey, and I won't be the same after this experience.
Can you feel me?
Were gonna make history
I'm not afraid
Do you understand where I'm coming from? We're going to go down in history as agents of change, and I will not be afraid.
You scared?
Say your prayers
One time
One chance
To get it (fucking) right.
Are you afraid? Better pray. We only have one chance to make a difference and it better be done right.
Contributed by Gabriella B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mikeOshae
Hed PE is the voice I want us all to have to stop this BS going on right now.
@LukePridestalker
right now it is needed even more
@sauceboogie174
Let’s just appreciate how good jaxxon is on the guitar!! Miss him
@psychedelicfright85
If only they still wrote actual songs though.
@Kommon_Zense
Whos bumpin this rn 😎
@likeabatouttahell431
Yes
@darnfrick3354
Especially right now
@matthewvassar7649
Right now
@zombieking712
!!!!! ME
@icetbaggins7999
2023, still relevant 👉👌