Helen Love are an indie band from Wales whose music is a combination of pun… Read Full Bio ↴Helen Love are an indie band from Wales whose music is a combination of punk rock and disco dance music. They were formed by the eponymous Helen Love who claims only to listen to the music of the Ramones, from which she draws inspiration for the band's music.

Their music has been covered by the likes of Ash and Tullycraft.

Current members are Helen, Sheena and Ricardo Autobahn.

Past members: Gary Strickland (guitar, 1997).

Beat Him Up
Helen Love Lyrics

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Who's that boy who made you blue?
Stuck those bruises all over you?
We're gonna find him soon and beat him up,
Just because he cries sometimes,
When he's kicked your face and smashed your spine,
We're going out to find him and beat him up

See that boy, he looks so sweet,

When he's with his friends,
But when he gets you on your own,
He'll smash you up again

So let's beat him up (wo-oh),
So let's beat him up (wo-oh),
So let's beat him up,
That's what we're gonna do

Afraid to stay and afraid to go,
Afraid in your own home,
No-one knows when the bruises go,
But I know it'll happen again

So beat him up, beat him up,
Beat him up, beat him up

Who's that boy who made you blue?
Done all those bad things to you?
We're gonna find him soon and beat him up,
When he comes home late at night,
He's always looking for a fight,
I've got him in my sights, let's beat him up

See that boy, he looks so sweet,
When he's with his friends,
But when he gets you on your own,
He'll smash you up again

So let's beat him up (wo-oh),
So let's beat him up (wo-oh),
So let's beat him up,
That's what we're gonna do

Afraid to stay and afraid to go,
Afraid in your own home,
No-one knows when the bruises go,
But I know it'll happen again

Can't believe you look so sweet,
Can't believe you're hurting me,
Can't believe you look so sweet,
Can't believe you're hurting me,
Can't believe you look so sweet,
Can't believe you're hurting me,
Can't believe you look so sweet,
Can't believe you're hurting me

Can't believe you look so sweet,
Can't believe you're hurting me,
Can't believe you look so sweet,
Can't believe you're hurting me,
Can't believe you look so sweet,
Can't believe you're hurting me,

Can't believe you look so sweet,
Can't believe you're hurting me

Overall Meaning

The song "Beat Him Up" by Helen Love is a catchy and upbeat tune that deals with the topic of domestic violence. The lyrics are from the perspective of a friend of the victim, who is vowing to take revenge on the abuser. The song is a call to action, urging people to stand up against domestic violence and take matters into their own hands. The first verse asks who the abuser is and states that they will be found and beaten up. The chorus repeats the call to action and emphasizes the determination of the singer to take action. The second verse describes the abuser as two-faced and dangerous. The bridge describes the victim's fear and lack of control over their own safety, highlighting the urgency of the situation. The final verse repeats the call to action and reiterates the determination to seek vengeance.

The lyrics of "Beat Him Up" bring attention to the issue of domestic violence and the need for action. They highlight the importance of standing up for victims and taking a proactive approach to stop the abuse. While the idea of violence as a solution may be controversial, the song may serve as a call to action and empower those affected by domestic violence to seek help and support.

Line by Line Meaning

Who's that boy who made you blue?
Helen Love wants to know the identity of the boy who caused harm to the girl (the listener)

Stuck those bruises all over you?
Helen Love is questioning the person who gave the listener bruises

We're gonna find him soon and beat him up,
Helen Love has a plan to track down and physically harm the boy who physically harmed the listener

Just because he cries sometimes, When he's kicked your face and smashed your spine, We're going out to find him and beat him up
Helen Love is emphasizing that the boy who caused harm to the listener does not deserve sympathy, and will be met with violence

See that boy, he looks so sweet, When he's with his friends, But when he gets you on your own, He'll smash you up again
Helen Love is warning about the boy's deceptive nature - he appears nice around his friends but is violent when alone with the listener

So let's beat him up (wo-oh),
Helen Love is urging her listeners/friends to take violent action against the boy

Afraid to stay and afraid to go, Afraid in your own home, No-one knows when the bruises go, But I know it'll happen again
Helen Love is trying to express empathy for the listener's situation, acknowledging that even though the bruises may heal, the boy will likely hurt the listener again

Done all those bad things to you?
Helen Love is restating the harm caused by the boy

When he comes home late at night, He's always looking for a fight, I've got him in my sights, let's beat him up
Helen Love is emphasizing the violent intent towards the boy, especially when he is vulnerable and alone

Can't believe you look so sweet, Can't believe you're hurting me,
Helen Love is expressing disbelief that the boy who appears sweet could be responsible for the harm caused to the listener

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