The group was named for the San Francisco Muni Metro line that Hahn took down Church Street to work, as well as to band practice in the the early days. Through the years, Lance was joined by a vast array of musicians in an ever-evolving J Church lineup.
Lance Hahn was also a punk rock history writer, writing many pieces for Maximum Rock 'n' Roll, the San Francisco music zine. Additionally, he also found time to run Honey Bear Records and work on a book compiling various writings on anarcho-punk bands. Lance Hahn passed away on October 21, 2007, aged 40, after falling into a coma nine days earlier due to complications from kidney dialysis.
Band Members included:
Guitar / Vocals
Lance Hahn (1991-2007)
Second Guitarist
David DiDonato (2002-2005)
Bass Players
Ben White (2002-2007)
Jeff Bursley (1999-2002)
Scott Bradley (1998-1999)
Gardner Maxam (1991-1998)
Drummers
Chris Pfeffer (2002-2007)
Adam Pfahler (1998-2002)
Andee Connors (1997-2000)
Reed Burgoyne (1995-1997)
Wade Arnold Driver Jr (1994-1995)
Brendan Murdoch (1992-1994)
Adam Pfahler (1992-1993)
Aaron Olson (1991-1992)
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Planet Earth
J Church Lyrics
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I heard you making patterns rhyme
Like some new romantic looking for the TV sound
You'll see I'm right some other time
Look now, look all around, there's no sign of life
Voices, another sound, can you hear me now?
This is planet earth, you're looking at planet earth
My head is stuck on something precious
Let me know if you're coming down to land,
Is there anybody out there trying to get through
My eyes so cloudy I can't see who
Look now, look all around, not a sign of life
Voices, another sound, can you hear me now?
This is planet earth, you're looking at planet earth
Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop - this is planet earth
Look now, look all around, there's no sign of life
Voices, another sound, can you hear me now?
This is planet earth, you're looking at planet earth
Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop - this is planet earth
Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop - calling planet earth
Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop - this is planet earth
Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop - calling planet earth
The song "Planet Earth" by J Church is a melancholic and introspective reflection on the loneliness and disconnection in the modern world. The singer seems to be observing the world from a distance, standing outside in the rain, while others are inside watching television. The reference to "new romantic" alludes to a musical and cultural movement that emerged in the 1980s, characterized by flamboyant fashion and androgynous looks. The singer feels like an outsider, disconnected from the mainstream culture.
The chorus of the song is a kind of plea for connection, an attempt to reach out to anyone who might be listening. The repeated refrain "This is planet earth, you're looking at planet earth" emphasizes the idea that we are all in this together, sharing this planet and this life. However, the fact that there is "no sign of life" and the singer's "eyes so cloudy" suggest a profound sense of isolation and despair. The song ends with a series of repetitive "bop bop" sounds, creating a sense of urgency and desperation.
Overall, "Planet Earth" is a meditation on the human condition, capturing both the beauty and the tragedy of our existence. It speaks to the deep sense of longing and longing for connection that we all feel, as well as the pain of being unable to find it.
Line by Line Meaning
Only came outside to watch the nightfall with the rain
I stepped out just to watch nightfall with the rain
I heard you making patterns rhyme
I heard you creating rhyming patterns
Like some new romantic looking for the TV sound
You resemble a new romantic searching for TV sound
You'll see I'm right some other time
You'll realize the truth, just not right now
Look now, look all around, there's no sign of life
Observe, there's no evidence of life
Voices, another sound, can you hear me now?
Is that a sound of other voices? Can you hear me?
This is planet earth, you're looking at planet earth
This is planet earth, and you're viewing it
Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop - this is planet earth
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My head is stuck on something precious
I'm preoccupied with something valuable
Let me know if you're coming down to land
Notify me when you're landing
Is there anybody out there trying to get through
Is someone attempting to communicate?
My eyes so cloudy I can't see who
My vision is blurred, can't recognize anyone
Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop - this is planet earth
Instrumental
Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop - calling planet earth
Instrumental
Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop - this is planet earth
Instrumental
Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop - calling planet earth
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Written by: ILDIKO BASA, MATTIAS VOSS
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