Released in 2002 as the lead single from her debut album This Is Who I Am , by Heather Headley remains a quintessential R&B ballad. The track is widely celebrated for Headley’s smooth, Broadway-trained vocals and its poetic, appreciative lyrics that serve as a "paean to her man". Key Facts About "He Is"
: The lyrics use metaphors to describe a partner as a "mind objector," "heart protector," and "soul defender". Heather Headley - He Is
: The song is a "slow-groove" contemporary R&B and soul track. Released in 2002 as the lead single from
: Headley recently performed a soulful rendition of the track on the Tamron Hall Show in early 2025. Where to Listen Broadway-trained vocals and its poetic