Initially formed as an indie pop band in Tacoma, WA, the original line-up consisted of Taylor and Trevor Kelly. The band's first and only full length album, My Forever, was released November 2010. He Is We had previously released a compilation of their older tracks on their website named Old Demos. They released two EPs, Fall Out of Line and He Is We Chapter One, in 2017 and 2018 respectively which contained these tracks in their first official release. 2018 also saw the EP, Hold My Heart released.
Pardon Me
He Is We Lyrics
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But I'm not entirely thrilled
Stutter when I talk
Flail around as I walk
Yeah, the moment's been killed
And I'm not good at this no, not at all
I'm not good at this
And I tend to show it every chance that I get
Butterflies in the sky, they just fly on by
Yeah they're making me sick
They dont flutter about, I'd do without
All they do is kick
Mean it truly
Sincere heart
Why do you do this to me?
Tear me apart
It's my fault and I know it
And I tend to blow it no thanks to you
It's like you sit and you watch me
You poke and you taunt me
It's all that you do
And I'm not fighting that no, not at all
Just want to be something, a name you call
The lips you taste just to fall, madly in love
Mean it truly
Sincere heart
Why do you do this to me?
Tear me apart
I've got my eyes set on you
My heart is burning red
All of my words come out wrong
Run circles in my head
You had me and I melted
In the palm of your hand
You know it yes I felt it
You'll never understand
Mean it truly
Sincere heart
Why do you do this to me?
Tear me apart
Mean it truly
Sincere heart
Why do you do this to me?
Tear me apart
The lyrics to He Is We's song "Pardon Me" depict someone who is clearly struggling with their feelings and emotions towards another person. The first verse suggests a lack of enthusiasm towards this person, as the singer stutters and flails around in their company. They admit to not being good at expressing themselves ("I'm not good at this no, not at all"), hinting at insecurity and doubt about how to communicate their emotions effectively. The second verse brings up the idea of butterflies in the stomach, which are supposed to represent the giddy excitement of falling in love. However, for the singer, these butterflies only make them feel sick, hinting at a sense of overwhelming stress and anxiety. The bridge acknowledges that the singer is somewhat culpable for this feeling of being torn apart ("It's my fault and I know it"), but that the other person is also exacerbating the situation by taunting and teasing them without reason.
Overall, the song paints a picture of someone who is desperately trying to express their feelings but is struggling with doing so. It's a common theme in love songs, but the way it's presented in "Pardon Me" is compelling and relatable. The lyrics suggest a sense of insecurity and self-doubt, which is compounded by the other person's teasing and lack of reciprocation. It's a song about the frustration of trying to connect with someone who seems to be just out of reach.
Line by Line Meaning
Pardon me for my lack of excitement
I apologize for not being enthusiastic
But I'm not entirely thrilled
I'm not excited at all
Stutter when I talk
I have trouble speaking
Flail around as I walk
I'm uncoordinated when I walk
Yeah, the moment's been killed
The moment is ruined
And I'm not good at this no, not at all
I'm not good at what's happening
I'm a wreck and I know it
I'm a mess and aware of it
And I tend to show it every chance that I get
I display it often
Butterflies in the sky, they just fly on by
Butterflies pass by without a care
Yeah they're making me sick
They make me feel nauseous
They dont flutter about, I'd do without
I don't need butterflies to be happy
All they do is kick
Butterflies only cause trouble
Mean it truly
Be sincere
Sincere heart
Genuine emotions
Why do you do this to me?
Why do you hurt me?
Tear me apart
Break my heart
It's my fault and I know it
I'm to blame for this situation
And I tend to blow it no thanks to you
I mess up often, partially because of you
It's like you sit and you watch me
You observe me without intervening
You poke and you taunt me
You tease and provoke me
It's all that you do
It's your only behavior
And I'm not fighting that no, not at all
I'm not resisting that behavior
Just want to be something, a name you call
I want to be important to you
The lips you taste just to fall, madly in love
I want you to fall in love with me
I've got my eyes set on you
I'm focused on you
My heart is burning red
I feel intense emotions
All of my words come out wrong
I struggle to express myself correctly
Run circles in my head
I can't stop thinking about it
You had me and I melted
You had control over me
In the palm of your hand
You had complete power over me
You know it yes I felt it
You were aware of my feelings
You'll never understand
You will never comprehend how I feel
Contributed by Amelia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.