When He Is Legend signed to Solid State Records, the band had already stirr… Read Full Bio ↴When He Is Legend signed to Solid State Records, the band had already stirred a blaring buzz all their own. But they were just getting started. 2004 put He Is Legend on the map and on the move. In June, the five North Carolina natives released their debut EP, 91025 with Tribunal Records, a label most noted for helping launch the careers of bands like Atreyu and From Autumn to Ashes. The release received rave reviews, stirring the anticipation even further for He Is Legend's debut full-length album, I Am Hollywood, released November 2nd, 2004.

Their sophomore album, Suck Out The Poison, was released on October 3rd, 2006, featuring more raspy vocals.It received mixed reviews from long-time fans due to a major difference in vocalist Schuylar Croom's vocals and is still disputed to this day.

In 2009, He Is Legend announced that they will be taking a musical sabbatical in the forest surrounding North Carolina recording studio, Warrior Sound Studio. They also claimed that the material written during this hiatus will be used to create a record "literally made of solid gold (figuratively speaking).The bands latest album, It Hates You was released on July 21, 2009.

*The bands roots reach back into the late 1990's when Adam Tanbouz, Steven Bache, Matt Williams, guitarist McKenzie Bell, and vocalist Schuyler Croom began writing and performing around Wilmington, NC. In 2003, having previously played under the names of Stronghold, No One Wins, and The Uriah Omen, the name He Is Legend was adopted by members Tanbouz, Bache, Bell, Croom, and Williams. After releasing their first EP in June of 2004 entitled 91025, the band signed on with Solid State Records and released their first full length album in November. I Am Hollywood was a massive success and the band immediately began to experience a surge in popularity that extended far beyond their NC roots. After almost two years of extensive touring in the United States and Europe, the band temporarily relocated to California to record their next release. Suck Out the Poison was released on October 3, 2006 and triggered mixed reviews from long-time fans. It was evident, however, that the band believed firmly in the album and as a result were largely indifferent to often cruel criticisms from offended fans. Their confident, care-free response is portrayed in their music video "Attack of the Dungeon Witch" which was released in March of 2007. Soon after the release of Suck Out the Poison, guitarist McKenzie Bell left the band without explanation and was eventually replaced by guitarist Mitch Marlow (previously of Classic Case). Bell later joined the band Bloodjinn.In February 2008, it was announced that Mitch Marlow was no longer a member of He Is Legend, and would be replaced with Worth Weaver. Marlow is now playing guitar for Filter.

Debates abouts whether or not He Is Legend is a Christian group have been fueled by the fact that Solid State Records is a Christian record label. While Croom and other members of the band have claimed to be followers of Christ, the band has made it clear that they are not collectively a Christian band in the FAQ section on their website saying that, "We are in no way a Christian band... We all enjoy music, we all enjoy playing our instruments, so if we had to be classified as anything it would be a 'band' band or 'music' band."

He Is Legend has confirmed that they are not nor ever have been a christian and have since left Solid-State records for NC based Tragic Hero Records.

*[Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/He_Is_Legend]

Jordan
He Is Legend Lyrics

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If there's something you must say
Let it out
You know we die each time
We open up our mouths
If there's something you must do
Here's your chance to see it through
Don't let me down

Are you a monster
Are you, man
Is that a mask
Or just your skin
Who could tell
You wear it well
We all can tell

There's nothing new
All lies are true
Relapsed in reverie

Am I dreaming
Am I awake
Is this choice
Or is this fate
Well who could tell
We wear it well
We all can tell

There's nothing new
All lies are true
Relapsed in reverie

Never been quite who I say
Better off drifting away

We all can tell
You wear it well
We all can tell
You wear it well

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to He Is Legend's song "Jordan" explore the themes of self-expression, authenticity, and the fear of judgment. The opening lines suggest that speaking up or expressing oneself can be a vulnerable act, as it carries the risk of criticism or rejection. The line "You know we die each time we open up our mouths" implies that there is a fear of the consequences that may follow when one shares their thoughts or desires.

The song then delves into the idea of masks or facades that we may wear to hide our true selves. The question posed in the lyrics, "Are you a monster, are you, man? Is that a mask or just your skin?" suggests that sometimes it is difficult to differentiate between someone's genuine identity and the persona they present to the world. It reflects on the complexity of human nature and the masks people wear to fit societal expectations.

The chorus, with the repetition of the line "There's nothing new, all lies are true, relapsed in reverie," suggests a sense of disillusionment or a realization that everything may not be as it seems. The juxtaposition of "lies" and "reverie" implies that sometimes we may deceive ourselves by getting lost in fantasy or daydreams.

The song concludes by acknowledging the struggle of staying true to oneself in a world that often demands conformity. The lines "Never been quite who I say, better off drifting away" suggest a disconnect between the person the singer presents themselves as and their true self. It implies a yearning to escape the pressure of wearing masks and instead embrace their authentic identity.

Overall, "Jordan" explores the fear of judgment and the pressure to conform while highlighting the importance of staying true to oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

If there's something you must say
If there's something important that you need to express

Let it out
Speak your mind and don't hold back

You know we die each time
Every time we speak our minds, there's a possibility of negative consequences

We open up our mouths
When we voice our thoughts or opinions

If there's something you must do
If there's an action that you feel compelled to take

Here's your chance to see it through
Now is the opportunity to follow through with that action

Don't let me down
Please don't disappoint or betray me

Are you a monster
Are you someone with malicious intent or a dark nature

Are you, man
Are you just a regular human being

Is that a mask
Is your true self hidden behind a facade