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.
Too Beautiful
He Is We Lyrics
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Calls her "Angel", but shows no remorse.
And the blood, he covers her body in bruises and scars.
You don't understand just how beautiful, you are.
You are too beautiful,
Your heart, it wants something more.
Those shades of blue on that face of yours,
When he's done with her beating he just stands aside.
Wipes the sweat from his brow, and yells over her cries.
"You don't know what I've been through."
He yells and he says,
"You don't know what I've done for you."
And hits her, again.
You are too beautiful,
Your heart, it wants something more.
Those shades of blue on that face of yours,
Hide that smile that beats in your chest.
She stands in the mirror, she looks less alive.
She lifts up her shirt to see she has five,
Branded fingers, on her side.
She's feeling it all now.
But she doesn't cry.
She doesn't cry.
You are too beautiful,
Your heart, it wants something more.
Those shades of blue on that face of yours,
Hide that smile that beats in your chest.
The lyrics to He Is We's song "Too Beautiful" tell a powerful story of domestic violence and the toll it takes on a woman's physical and emotional well-being. The first verse questions the mentality of a man who professes his love for a woman, but inflicts harm upon her. The chorus emphasizes the woman's worth and her desire for something more than her current situation, while recognizing the visible signs of her abuse through the "shades of blue" bruises on her face.
The second verse highlights the perpetrator's lack of remorse for his abusive behavior, instead attempting to justify it by claiming the woman doesn't understand his experiences or what he's done for her. He continues to harm her, displaying a disturbing cycle of abuse. The final verse shows the aftermath of the abuse, with the woman visibly scarred and marked by her abuser's fingers. Despite the physical and emotional pain she has endured, she remains strong and doesn't cry.
"Too Beautiful" is a poignant commentary on the devastating effects of domestic violence and the resilience of survivors who refuse to let their abusers define their worth.
Line by Line Meaning
What kind of man lays his hands on the woman he loves?
Who is the kind of man that physically abuses the woman he claims to love?
Calls her 'Angel', but shows no remorse.
He uses endearing nicknames like 'Angel' but doesn't feel guilty for his actions.
And the blood, he covers her body in bruises and scars.
He leaves her physically injured and covered in marks and scars.
You don't understand just how beautiful, you are.
The victim doesn't realize her own worth and beauty.
Your heart, it wants something more.
The victim desires more than just abuse and mistreatment.
Those shades of blue on that face of yours,
The bruises on her face are a blend of blue and purple.
Hide that smile that beats in your chest.
Her true happiness and joy are suppressed by the physical abuse she endures.
When he's done with her beating he just stands aside.
After abusing her, he doesn't show any concern or remorse.
Wipes the sweat from his brow, and yells over her cries.
He doesn't empathize with her pain and instead focuses on himself and his own discomfort.
'You don't know what I've been through.'
He tries to justify his abuse by saying he's been through things she couldn't understand.
You don't know what I've done for you.'
He feels like he deserves her gratitude and obedience for the horrible things he's done to her.
And hits her, again.
The cycle of abuse continues.
She stands in the mirror, she looks less alive.
The victim feels like a shell of her former self.
She lifts up her shirt to see she has five, Branded fingers, on her side.
She discovers the marks where he grabbed her with such force that his fingers left a lasting impression on her skin.
She's feeling it all now.
The reality of her situation is setting in and she's feeling the emotional and physical pain.
But she doesn't cry.
She doesn't want to show any more vulnerability and instead chooses to hold in her tears.
Contributed by Sophie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Devony Morton
I'm in tears at the moment..... How can anyone do this to another human being? I may not have dealt with it first hand but, I've seen what domestic abuse can do to people. Bullying isn't any different FYI. Just because you can't see the bruises doesn't mean they don't exist. To quote one of my friends " Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can leave deep psychological wounds that may never heal." Did you know that Suicide catches every ones attention. It's the actions and thoughts that lead to it that always go unnoticed. If any one knows an organization I can get involved with personally to help stop domestic abuse please let me know. And if you are one of the victims and you are reading this remember that no matter what anyone says You are too beautiful and strong to have to live through this!
red fox
Similarly to a quote I seen on the wall one time: ,,not all wounds are visible,,
Devony Morton
comments are always apreciated!
AlienWithABox
I think the one of the worst parts about the whole domestic abuse ordeal is that society has been trained to believe that only women can be victims of it. Yes, you hear a lot more about men being the abusers, but many are also victims of it, whether from women or other men.
To hear that many people ignore their cries for help solely based on the fallacies that women can't be abusers and that men can't be victims is almost as sickening as knowing that this happens to ANYONE!
Mystic Clover
AlienWithABox that is so true
Genisis
+TheTaleOfTwelvesEyebrows I agree. Everytime I say, "you know, men get abused too," people just laugh. They don't think it happens, but it does.
Aedan Pryor
73 PEOPLE ACCIDENTLY CLICKED DISLIKE BECAUSE THEY TRIED TO CLICK LIKE BUT THEY WERE CRYING SO MUCH THEY MISSED THE LIKE BUTTON!!
Holly Ryan
235 now
Alice Liddle
+bizarre_blizzard 87 yes. or I like dis
Maya Garrett
they thought dislike was "dis I like"