He's Hurting Me
Maria Mena · Apparently Unaffected [2005]
They don't bother me when I'm alone
Can you come over, save me, 'cause he won't stop
Now get him off his fucking throne
Caution, the floor's wet in here, been crying
I don't know why he seems convinced I'm lying
I don't know what he's capable of doing
But he's hurting me
It's not his fault I made him lose his temper
I should know better not to talk too loud
There's no one out there who could love me better
I'm not like you, you are too proud
Caution, the floor's wet in here, been crying
I don't know why he seems convinced I'm lying
I don't know what he's capable of doing
But he's hurting me
Don't leave me
Please believe me
Baby there is
I can explain
Please love me
Please need me
I've never been confronted with my own thoughts
They don't bother me when I'm alone
Can you come over, save me, 'cause he won't stop
Now get him off his fucking throne
He's Hurting Me
Maria Mena's 'He's Hurting Me' serves as a poignant centerpiece on her 2005 album *Apparently Unaffected*. Released during her transition from pop-rock to a more mature, introspective sound, the track exemplifies her signature blend of acoustic guitar and emotive vocals. The song explores themes of emotional vulnerability and the lingering pain of a relationship, delivered with a raw authenticity that defined her mid-2000s discography. As part of her broader body of work from that era, the recording captures a moment where Mena moved beyond her earlier pop-punk roots to craft a more nuanced, folk-influenced narrative. The track remains a notable example of her ability to convey deep personal feeling through straightforward instrumentation and lyrical honesty.