Helena is one of the iconic four young lovers in William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. She is generally interpreted as being tall and slim and blonde - her best friend Hermia calls her a "painted maypole" during an argument. Helena comes from a rich family in Athens and, with regards to status, is towards the higher end of the social hierarchy.
"Helena" is the second single from My Chemical Romance's 2004 album Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge. The lyrics describe lead singer Gerard Way's feelings for his late grandmother, Elena Lee Rush (friends called her 'Helen', and because of this, Way always thought of her as "Helena"). The single has become a best-selling hit, both in the US and internationally.