My fiancee died last year after a long battle with leukemia. Although it was a nightmare and it left me traumatized I would still do everything I did for him. I would go through it all over again just to be with him for a minute or less. Love is stronger than death.
in Inferno Paolo never speaks, only weeps behind Francesca. I understand that the song is likely written from Francesca's voice, but I like to think that Hozier gives Paolo some voice with this song.
There are 3 times to experience this song and cry each time: 1st - the recording with the glorious lyrics and a storm of emotions at the end 2nd - the live performance with the rawness of feeling 3rd - while reading the comments section, feeling the humanity of how this song touched each individual
2:18 this part always gets me. The emotion in his face is just too real. Hozier is one of the greatest artists I known and that’s because he puts so much into his work that you just can’t help but feel moved, and I think this performance is the perfect example of it. I mean, man looks like he’s on the absolute verge of tears.
Live versions of his songs are much better than studio recordings. At least for me. This is another proof of that. I don't know why it is. Maybe because the song is born alive every time anew? God, what incredible musicians in the new band. It's chemistry and magic and some kind of miracle. Thanks Andrew and guys.
In this particular case I just think that the mix of the studio version of Francesca just sucks. You can hear the vocals very well here, in the studio version his voice sounds a bit muffled.
When I heared him live for the first time I also had the idea that his voice just seemed to have some additional depth. I think it also might be just seeing all he puts in his music and vocals
The little voice breaks here and there are a testament to how emotional this song must be for him and make it that much more incredible. @2:20 made me lose it seeing his eyes feel such a pain. Insanely powerful and lovely song. ❤️
You can actually notice the pain in his eyes, the way the lyrics are soooo meaningful, and maybe still hurting. Hozier delivered with so much passion... I can't stop thinking about this song since it's released. "Heaven is not fit house for a love like you and I" kept me awake last night. It's powerful but destructive, just as love might be sometimes. There's no way Hozier isn't the best we have. What a blessing to be alive and be able to hear his music. 🛐 And not related, but his hairstyle looks gorgeous on him!! Thanks to whoever made it!! ❤
The references to the original source material are so seamless and masterfully done: "hurricane," + the outro - don't know if I'm reaching but it sonically sounds like you're being swept away in circles. (For context, I'm assuming this based on Francesca from Dante's Inferno - a character featured in the 2nd circle of hell: lust, where souls are endlessly blown about in violent winds.)
Yesss so perfectly done. He told the story from Dante's Inferno when introducing the song when I saw him on tour last month, and then hearing the entire venue going "I'D TELL THEM PUT ME BACK IN IT!" was just incredible.
This is instantly one of my favourite songs of all time. I assume it’s intentional but even if it’s not, one of my favourite characters from classical literature ever is Francesca da Rimini from Dante’s inferno who is in the second circle (lust) with her partner Paolo because she had a husband and fell in love with Paolo
@@TheFashunSkateryes! they were reading lancelot and guinevere's affair and then they kissed, it mirrors their story since they're also having an affair
Oh, my heart is broken after watching this. I'm sure he is singing it to someone he lost. This song really means a lot to him, you can see in his eyes, he is CRYING. He was trying to not to cry during this performance, but you can see the tears in his eyes. OMG, Andrew, you are the sweetest, the kindest person in the world, I wish you best, you deserve all the love in the world, you will love again and be happy again And everyone who reading this message, just be strong, you deserve all the best, I'm hugging all of you and sending all the love to everyone who really understands this song
my dog died last year and while she was alive i was living at home with my abusive parents and while i know live with them was hard and painful having my dog there made it easier and more bearable- i free now but if having one more year with my dog means having to endure that abusive i would do it, i love and miss her so much
I’ve seen him 3 times. Every time is greater than any concert experience I’ve ever seen. His vocals live are second to none. His guitar playing is unique to him and practically flawless
This man cannot write a bad song, the only artist I can think of that when he wants to play something new I'm genuinely excited, can't wait to see him live this year!
Everyone is citing 2:20 as being a sign of what this song means to him, and that is very true, but this moment at 1:50 tells me even more about how personal this seems to be for him that he needed to turn away seemingly to compose himself. I hope he has been able to heal from whatever made this song so powerful and emotional for him.
Watched every live version of this song, that i could possible see (including his tours) but nothing beats the rawness of 2:20 mark on this one! I swearrrr 🥺
Do you think I'd give up? That this might've shook the love from me Or that I was on the brink How could you think Darlin', I'd scare so easily? Now that it's done There's not one thing that I would change My life was a storm since I was born How could I fear any hurricane? If someone asked me at the end I'd tell them, "Put me back in it" (Da-ah, darlin') I would do it again (Ah-ah, ah-ah) If I could have you for a minute (Da-ah, darlin') I'd go through it again (Ah-ah, ah-ah) I would still be surprised I could find you, darlin' in any life If I could hold you for a minute (Da-ah, darlin') I would do it again (Ah-ah, ah-ah) For all that was said Of where we'd end up at the end of it When the heart would ceasе, eyes nevеr knew peace What good would it be on the far side of things? And it was too soon When that part of you was ripped away A grip takin' hold like a cancer that grows Each piece of your body that it takes Though I know my heart would break I'd tell them, "Put me back in it" (Da-ah, darlin') I would do it again (Ah-ah, ah-ah) If I could have you for a minute (Da-ah, darlin') I'd go through it again (Ah-ah, ah-ah) I would still be surprised I could find you, darlin' in any life If I could hold you for a minute (Da-ah, darlin') I would do it again (Ah-ah, ah-ah) I would not change it each time Heaven is not fit to house a love Like you and I (I've heard there's nothing to hurt) I would not change it each time Heaven is not fit to house a love Like you and I (I've heard there's nothing to hurt) I would not change it each time Heaven is not fit to house a love Like you and I
Im currently going through cancer treatments and now dealing with what is by far the worst pain I've ever felt. I just recently lost my fiancee, her being 26 and me 29, its been one week now. This song matches my feelings so insanely perfectly its near uncanny. Thank you Hozier, for making a song that expresses my feelings so I dont have to come up with the words myself.
You took on a hard life, brave soul. May your body heal from cancer, you will see your love again when you are finished here. Sending you strength and resilience. ❤
I was really missing my son, he loved Hozier, but then Hozier drops this and I am brought to my knees. Thank you so much, this is what I needed. The lyrics fit perfectly.
Every time I see the title of this video I get a shock cause my name is Francesca lol and what gets me the most is that I read the lyrics is inspired by the story of Paolo and Francesca, described by Dante. I am Italian so I'm very acquainted with the couple's story as almost every Italian is. It's a win-win and I literally get goosebumps when I listen to it, especially the part when he goes like "I could find you in any life", Hozier has such a way with words that leaves my bawling my eyes out every time😭
The songs he’s released so far are so powerful. Imagine the album 😭💖 and did you see the cover art! You can tell he was really connecting with this song during this performance.
seeing Him sing this live is sick, in a great way. As He is great beyond comprehension! I need to hear all of His work, every day, sometimes twice a day..MY DRUG of CHOICE!
This live performance moved me to tears! Hozier puts so much emotion into it, and his lyrics are so accurate and well written. This song speaks to everyone who has experienced loss of some kind. But also the instrumental at the end feels like bringing hope. What an incredible song 🤎
I was curious to see how the harmonies in the end would sound live and oh my they did an amazing job in bringing all the parts together!! it sounded heavenly!!!
It's currently 5:30 am & I'm crying my eyes out because the meaning or this song is just hitting me extra hard rn. I'd go through hell and back just for the chance to hold your hand, I miss you so much
Went to a concert of his with my daughter and could litterally feel the love he spread that night. Positive vibes. ❤Francesca was my favourite song of the evening, though it was hard to choose.
After I heard this song for the first time, I knew this is going to be amongst my favorite songs of all time. Thank you for sharing your beautiful music (sir/mr) Hozier
Anyone else who noticed how emotional Hozier got and is more than a bit concerned please feel free to join me in praying for him/sending him positive vibes (I'm being serious).
I doubt very much that this song is about a break-up (and of course I see the influence of Dante's Inferno): this is a song of grief. Asking her Do you think I'd scare so easily? is what people wonder when they are given the news that they have something terminal. Who will stay with me? Who will go through this with me? Who will see me out? He's telling her of course, he wasn't scared away. And the references to pieces of her body being ripped away? She's dying, and in a painful way. He's lost her but he'd go through it again, just for a minute just to hold her again. You can literally see the grief pouring out of him. This is why so many of the comments here are about how the song brings back the pain of losing a child, a lover, a spouse.
the emotion in this performance absolutely kills me because i saw an interview of his recently where he admitted that this was actually written for someone and originally, was not intended to be released publicly. makes the emotion in his eyes here hit that much harder.
@@bubblebuffy it was his interview on the zach sang show. it's a great interview, you should definitely check it out :) it's an hour and a bit long tho, so if you just want to know the exact time he says it, skip to 16:18 of the video. then there's a bit in between that's irrelevant and then he talks about it more at around 18:25 🫶
In awe of this man & his musical intuition & abilities. The clarity of this Jools performance delivers the message he intended straight home; oh my god. I was caught off guard especially at the outro where it shifts and goes into a discordant heavenly lift, nearly like Ásgeir Trausti might and just like Swan, I could feel a build up in the atmosphere, brimming over with emotion and I was brought to tears; I wept. Out of sorrow or beauty or all the depth of feeling that goes into the piece I'm not sure, but yes- Francesca has made itself a home in my heart as well now too. Andrew ((thank-you)) for sharing your art and your beautiful song babies. They're gifts, they fly around the world & join us where we find our own feet planted, they hold meaning for each of us and they are very cherished.
Everytime he performs live i am amazed how incredible he sounds. He performs with so much emotion its marvelous. I hope he continues to do what makes him happy. The whole band is very well made team.
Omg you’re right I just saw that! Justice for mikasa and eren 😭 that anime fucked me up and I honestly haven’t been able to start a new anime since, lol, isayama did an amazing job but I’m still processing that ending lol 😂
I had to wake back up to this , I been wanting out the game for awhile life's freakn hard sometimes but never look away and never give up I'm with hozier again wow standing Ovation
This song helped me get through my boyfriend’s deployment. We had been dating for a month when he got shipped out. This song got me through all the months till I got to be in his arms, but like hozier said, though I know my heart would break, I would do it again to hold him for a minute
I think what amazes me the most about Hozier is his relationship with his own artistry. It's in the way he embodies the literature where he derives inspiration from and the music from which it flows. Also, huge admiration for his team who understands the language that Hozier's music speaks. With such a team, everything is only bound to perfection. From a man like Hozier, it's difficult to pick favorites among his performances but this one definitely demands to be on the top!!!! 😫😫😫
francesca is easily a top 3 hozier song for me it’s TOO GOOD. the vision. the poetry behind his music. hozier, THE MAN THAT YOU ARE.
me too! along with NFWMB and Movement. and u?
Easily number 2 for me. I swear I cry every time I hear this. J&W will always have my heart though.
@@victoriaklarissa For me, Work Song, Would That I and Foreigner's God are top three.
Perfect comment, thank you! ❤
It's top to me too, I love movement and to be alone, really hard to choose
how this man wasn’t nominated for a grammy is insane, he was robbed
he probably didn't submit himself for a grammy, but man did he deserve it
The grammys are for shite music mostly.
I KNOW RIGHT?!!
The judges probably wouldn't have understood the meaning in the song anyway.
@@kpoehlein8611 i was thinking this, he doesn’t seem like the type to want to but often the label or management will on your behalf
My fiancee died last year after a long battle with leukemia. Although it was a nightmare and it left me traumatized I would still do everything I did for him. I would go through it all over again just to be with him for a minute or less. Love is stronger than death.
Sorry for your loss, he will be with you always and vice versa you with him.
So sorry for your loss ❤
Do you know the song Love is Stronger than Death by The The?
wish you and your families the best. hope this song will always comfort you❤️
i'm so sorry for your loss, i hope you're doing okay 🤍 wishing you all the best, love xx
Like I'm supposed to just go on living my silly little life after this?
😂😂😂
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😂😭😂😭
Literally
perfect comment
The emotion at 2:20…he really poured his heart out on this performance ❤
I wonder if he's currently living trough this song and singing this to someone 😭❤️
This is what I was thinking! His facial expression makes it look as though he's really feeling it ❤️
I know 😭 I just wanna wrap him up in a blanket and get him a hot drink 😭
I think he is legitimately tearing up / crying at this moment. Absolutely broke me.
Never seen such a raw and emotional display in a single second. Amazing
The fact that during parts of this video he looks like he's on the verge of tears
in Inferno Paolo never speaks, only weeps behind Francesca. I understand that the song is likely written from Francesca's voice, but I like to think that Hozier gives Paolo some voice with this song.
There are 3 times to experience this song and cry each time:
1st - the recording with the glorious lyrics and a storm of emotions at the end
2nd - the live performance with the rawness of feeling
3rd - while reading the comments section, feeling the humanity of how this song touched each individual
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exactly.
2:18 this part always gets me. The emotion in his face is just too real. Hozier is one of the greatest artists I known and that’s because he puts so much into his work that you just can’t help but feel moved, and I think this performance is the perfect example of it. I mean, man looks like he’s on the absolute verge of tears.
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Live versions of his songs are much better than studio recordings. At least for me. This is another proof of that. I don't know why it is. Maybe because the song is born alive every time anew? God, what incredible musicians in the new band. It's chemistry and magic and some kind of miracle. Thanks Andrew and guys.
In this particular case I just think that the mix of the studio version of Francesca just sucks. You can hear the vocals very well here, in the studio version his voice sounds a bit muffled.
When I heared him live for the first time I also had the idea that his voice just seemed to have some additional depth. I think it also might be just seeing all he puts in his music and vocals
@@nony_mation ironic that jackie and wilson has some of the best drum sounds on album i've heard
This song really must have been written with the live version in mind
Right? I absolutely loved his live performance of blood upon the snow
Ive instantly fell in love with this song. Reminds me of my situation with my child that recently got diagnosed with cancer.
wishing you and your child the best 🥺
Beautiful prayers for you guys ❤
wishing your child and you the best ❤️❤️
I wish your child kicks cancer's ass! Be strong, both of you! 💪🏻🙏🏻
i’m so so sorry! wishing you both luck and comfort!
The little voice breaks here and there are a testament to how emotional this song must be for him and make it that much more incredible. @2:20 made me lose it seeing his eyes feel such a pain. Insanely powerful and lovely song. ❤️
YES!
that camera also worked absolute magic… made you feel the immensity
He put his entire hozierussy into this beautiful and moving performance.
Omfg hozierussy lmao 😂😂😂 but tea yeah he did!
🤣🤣 Hozierussy are you a Hasanabi head 😂
I'm stealing this 😂
stop it you
Omg just imagine him reading that he’d die
The irony that this beautiful man could have anyone he wants except whoever this song is about is not lost on me
THIS🖤 Right HERE 🤍🤍🤍 🎇
At 1:47 when he sang ‘ours never knew peace’ and whimpered it literally changed trajectory of my life
When he grabs the mic stand for comfort tho😮
2:20 that part tells me everything i need to know about this song.
You can actually notice the pain in his eyes, the way the lyrics are soooo meaningful, and maybe still hurting. Hozier delivered with so much passion... I can't stop thinking about this song since it's released. "Heaven is not fit house for a love like you and I" kept me awake last night. It's powerful but destructive, just as love might be sometimes. There's no way Hozier isn't the best we have. What a blessing to be alive and be able to hear his music. 🛐
And not related, but his hairstyle looks gorgeous on him!! Thanks to whoever made it!! ❤
I couldn’t sleep as well
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The references to the original source material are so seamless and masterfully done: "hurricane," + the outro - don't know if I'm reaching but it sonically sounds like you're being swept away in circles. (For context, I'm assuming this based on Francesca from Dante's Inferno - a character featured in the 2nd circle of hell: lust, where souls are endlessly blown about in violent winds.)
Yes and that is why it’s just wow truly the best masterpiece
a perfect storm
Yesss so perfectly done. He told the story from Dante's Inferno when introducing the song when I saw him on tour last month, and then hearing the entire venue going "I'D TELL THEM PUT ME BACK IN IT!" was just incredible.
This is instantly one of my favourite songs of all time. I assume it’s intentional but even if it’s not, one of my favourite characters from classical literature ever is Francesca da Rimini from Dante’s inferno who is in the second circle (lust) with her partner Paolo because she had a husband and fell in love with Paolo
it is intentional!! each song off of his upcoming album is a different circle of hell- this one being lust
It's that couple that was saying how they were reading a book until they kissed? (to ask plainly lol)
@@TheFashunSkateryes! they were reading lancelot and guinevere's affair and then they kissed, it mirrors their story since they're also having an affair
I can’t believe I’ve never read Danté’s Inferno. Putting it on my list.
I wake up with the chorus playing in my mind. It’s a heart-grabber.
There was a real Francesca da Rimini who inspired Dante!
Hozier: *On the verge of tears*
Backup singers:
💃💃
Every now and then I return to this video when I remember that I deserve to be loved this way.
Oh, my heart is broken after watching this. I'm sure he is singing it to someone he lost. This song really means a lot to him, you can see in his eyes, he is CRYING. He was trying to not to cry during this performance, but you can see the tears in his eyes. OMG, Andrew, you are the sweetest, the kindest person in the world, I wish you best, you deserve all the love in the world, you will love again and be happy again
And everyone who reading this message, just be strong, you deserve all the best, I'm hugging all of you and sending all the love to everyone who really understands this song
Every song of this man is really a poem👏👏👏. I can't even wait for the entire album and hopefully his 4th album will not take too long🙏
coming out on august 18!!!
@@Ayah.Papaya yeah I know, thanks
Honestly, hopefully it won’t come too soon. They’re beautiful precisely because he puts so much time into them.
my dog died last year and while she was alive i was living at home with my abusive parents and while i know live with them was hard and painful having my dog there made it easier and more bearable- i free now but if having one more year with my dog means having to endure that abusive i would do it, i love and miss her so much
so sorry for ur loss 🩷😢
That outro gets me every single time. "Heaven is not fit to house a love like you and I" 😢
HIS VOCALS IN THIS SONG😭😭😭 can't wait to witness all his music live someday!!!
Me too. It's why im doing a lot of things. I need to watch this man live.
I’ve seen him 3 times. Every time is greater than any concert experience I’ve ever seen. His vocals live are second to none. His guitar playing is unique to him and practically flawless
His vocals live are insane! It all seems to come so naturally.
A living Irish Legend who deserves every ounce of his success ☘️
props to the musicians performing as well
This man cannot write a bad song, the only artist I can think of that when he wants to play something new I'm genuinely excited, can't wait to see him live this year!
Everyone is citing 2:20 as being a sign of what this song means to him, and that is very true, but this moment at 1:50 tells me even more about how personal this seems to be for him that he needed to turn away seemingly to compose himself. I hope he has been able to heal from whatever made this song so powerful and emotional for him.
Watched every live version of this song, that i could possible see (including his tours) but nothing beats the rawness of 2:20 mark on this one! I swearrrr 🥺
How come this guy creates one epic song after another?
Do you think I'd give up?
That this might've shook the love from me
Or that I was on the brink
How could you think
Darlin', I'd scare so easily?
Now that it's done
There's not one thing that I would change
My life was a storm since I was born
How could I fear any hurricane?
If someone asked me at the end
I'd tell them, "Put me back in it" (Da-ah, darlin')
I would do it again (Ah-ah, ah-ah)
If I could have you for a minute (Da-ah, darlin')
I'd go through it again (Ah-ah, ah-ah)
I would still be surprised I could find you, darlin' in any life
If I could hold you for a minute (Da-ah, darlin')
I would do it again (Ah-ah, ah-ah)
For all that was said
Of where we'd end up at the end of it
When the heart would ceasе, eyes nevеr knew peace
What good would it be on the far side of things?
And it was too soon
When that part of you was ripped away
A grip takin' hold like a cancer that grows
Each piece of your body that it takes
Though I know my heart would break
I'd tell them, "Put me back in it" (Da-ah, darlin')
I would do it again (Ah-ah, ah-ah)
If I could have you for a minute (Da-ah, darlin')
I'd go through it again (Ah-ah, ah-ah)
I would still be surprised I could find you, darlin' in any life
If I could hold you for a minute (Da-ah, darlin')
I would do it again (Ah-ah, ah-ah)
I would not change it each time
Heaven is not fit to house a love
Like you and I
(I've heard there's nothing to hurt)
I would not change it each time
Heaven is not fit to house a love
Like you and I
(I've heard there's nothing to hurt)
I would not change it each time
Heaven is not fit to house a love
Like you and I
Perfect except one word- he says "ours never knew peace", not "eyes never knew peace". ❤️
2:18 the eyes, chico, they never lie
Im currently going through cancer treatments and now dealing with what is by far the worst pain I've ever felt. I just recently lost my fiancee, her being 26 and me 29, its been one week now. This song matches my feelings so insanely perfectly its near uncanny. Thank you Hozier, for making a song that expresses my feelings so I dont have to come up with the words myself.
Sending love. All the best to you.
You took on a hard life, brave soul. May your body heal from cancer, you will see your love again when you are finished here. Sending you strength and resilience. ❤
I was really missing my son, he loved Hozier, but then Hozier drops this and I am brought to my knees. Thank you so much, this is what I needed. The lyrics fit perfectly.
This song makes me feel like my heart was just broken 😫♥️🔝
Very much of this song is in his high range territory. It's fine if not every performance is perfect. He still did a great job!! Love this guy.
Couple bum notes but still absolutely perfect in my book
I went to his concert last week. The tears streamed down my face when he played this song. It's so beautiful!
Every time I see the title of this video I get a shock cause my name is Francesca lol and what gets me the most is that I read the lyrics is inspired by the story of Paolo and Francesca, described by Dante. I am Italian so I'm very acquainted with the couple's story as almost every Italian is. It's a win-win and I literally get goosebumps when I listen to it, especially the part when he goes like "I could find you in any life", Hozier has such a way with words that leaves my bawling my eyes out every time😭
Not him looking like he was about to sob at 2:20 😢 i want to hug him. I cry when i listen to this song too
His face at 2:20...
I'm beginning to think I'd die for that man
I’m beginning to die at the hands of this man.
Hozier's live performances are always incredible. I love this so much 🤩
Agree, Been listening to this man since 2014, and since those days he never fails
the ending of this song is pure perfection
The songs he’s released so far are so powerful. Imagine the album 😭💖 and did you see the cover art! You can tell he was really connecting with this song during this performance.
This song is quickly rising in my Hozier songs ranks and is approaching Work Song kinda levels of untouchable I'm so obsessed with it
Absolutely perfection. Love this live version so much ❤
Just time travelled back from 3023 and we are still upset about this not being nominated for a Grammy.
seeing Him sing this live is sick, in a great way. As He is great beyond comprehension! I need to hear all of His work, every day, sometimes twice a day..MY DRUG of CHOICE!
the pain in his voice and eyes
saw hozier perform live a few weeks back and i cried the whole time i couldnt control myself 😭
Such a powerful song for anyone, but for anyone who's been through that hell, it's mind altering
gosh this is such a fine camerawork of a performance
The talent of this human knows no limits.
This live performance moved me to tears! Hozier puts so much emotion into it, and his lyrics are so accurate and well written. This song speaks to everyone who has experienced loss of some kind. But also the instrumental at the end feels like bringing hope. What an incredible song 🤎
I was curious to see how the harmonies in the end would sound live and oh my they did an amazing job in bringing all the parts together!! it sounded heavenly!!!
HOZIER, PLEASE SING "THROUGH ME" LIVEEEEEE
GOD THIS IS BEAUTIFUL
My god this man is not real. He is pure celtic magic. I've never heard anything that goes into my veins like this. He's incredible 😍
It's currently 5:30 am & I'm crying my eyes out because the meaning or this song is just hitting me extra hard rn. I'd go through hell and back just for the chance to hold your hand, I miss you so much
I'm so excited to see Hozier live in July, his performances are so heartfelt and sincere, and his songs are so special to me, I can't wait...
Wish you the best of time✨ It has to be truly beautiful
I didn't really start listening to Hozier until THIS song. Absolutely incredible and full of emotion.
the wings of freedom on the bass!!!!!!!!!
Went to a concert of his with my daughter and could litterally feel the love he spread that night. Positive vibes. ❤Francesca was my favourite song of the evening, though it was hard to choose.
this is ridiculously good
After I heard this song for the first time, I knew this is going to be amongst my favorite songs of all time. Thank you for sharing your beautiful music (sir/mr) Hozier
Anyone else who noticed how emotional Hozier got and is more than a bit concerned please feel free to join me in praying for him/sending him positive vibes (I'm being serious).
This is so heartfelt 😢😢😢
I love how you deal with words that you turn every song into pure poetry
I doubt very much that this song is about a break-up (and of course I see the influence of Dante's Inferno): this is a song of grief. Asking her Do you think I'd scare so easily? is what people wonder when they are given the news that they have something terminal. Who will stay with me? Who will go through this with me? Who will see me out? He's telling her of course, he wasn't scared away. And the references to pieces of her body being ripped away? She's dying, and in a painful way. He's lost her but he'd go through it again, just for a minute just to hold her again. You can literally see the grief pouring out of him. This is why so many of the comments here are about how the song brings back the pain of losing a child, a lover, a spouse.
the emotion in this performance absolutely kills me because i saw an interview of his recently where he admitted that this was actually written for someone and originally, was not intended to be released publicly. makes the emotion in his eyes here hit that much harder.
Which interview was that?
@@bubblebuffy it was his interview on the zach sang show. it's a great interview, you should definitely check it out :) it's an hour and a bit long tho, so if you just want to know the exact time he says it, skip to 16:18 of the video. then there's a bit in between that's irrelevant and then he talks about it more at around 18:25 🫶
@@urdelicatepov Thank you so much!! 🫶🏼
@@bubblebuffy no worries!
I can proudly say I sobbed and had an otherworldly experience when I heard this live.
Aren't we all a Paulo who sings to Francesca somehow! ❤️🩹
Amazing song! Hozier has the incredible skill to express how powerful is love for all of us. I admire the beauty of his music.
In awe of this man & his musical intuition & abilities. The clarity of this Jools performance delivers the message he intended straight home; oh my god. I was caught off guard especially at the outro where it shifts and goes into a discordant heavenly lift, nearly like Ásgeir Trausti might and just like Swan, I could feel a build up in the atmosphere, brimming over with emotion and I was brought to tears; I wept. Out of sorrow or beauty or all the depth of feeling that goes into the piece I'm not sure, but yes- Francesca has made itself a home in my heart as well now too. Andrew ((thank-you)) for sharing your art and your beautiful song babies. They're gifts, they fly around the world & join us where we find our own feet planted, they hold meaning for each of us and they are very cherished.
Whoever Francesca is, she is loved.
this version of francesca is so deeply personal to me omg ,, adore it. 🙇🏻♀️
Wow I am so obsessed with this song. This version is incredible. Hozier should release a live album.
starting the year with the most heartbreaking francesca performance might have not been the wisest choice but hey, here we are!!
Everytime he performs live i am amazed how incredible he sounds. He performs with so much emotion its marvelous. I hope he continues to do what makes him happy. The whole band is very well made team.
Hozier does Not Miss ever ...
Why I'm a real fan loved it
Quê que é isso meu filho?!! Sem duvidas essa é a maior canetada do hozier até agora. COME TO BRAZIL HOZIER TE AMAMOS PRA CARALHOUUUU
Yes, Hozier is great. But the whole band's performance is phenomenal.
Also, it looks like the bassist is an AOT fan😊
Omg you’re right I just saw that! Justice for mikasa and eren 😭 that anime fucked me up and I honestly haven’t been able to start a new anime since, lol, isayama did an amazing job but I’m still processing that ending lol 😂
i could just cry, love this and him beyond any words
Yeah seeing him performing this so emotionally breaks me. 👌
the outro is a masterpiece in itself
Playing this on repeat while I yearn and crush on a friend who lives 3 hours away... crying and sobbing into my pillow over the voice break
I had to wake back up to this ,
I been wanting out the game for awhile life's freakn hard sometimes but never look away and never give up I'm with hozier again wow standing Ovation
stay strong friend
Get chills at the end bit. Wow
This song helped me get through my boyfriend’s deployment. We had been dating for a month when he got shipped out. This song got me through all the months till I got to be in his arms, but like hozier said, though I know my heart would break, I would do it again to hold him for a minute
Oh Andrew it gets better and I am sure you feel much better now ....BIG HUGS!!!
this song brings me to my knees every time
Ugh, I love him so much.
This song just gets better after every listen !!!
He's just perfect. Ugh.
How can this not getting million of views
this is my favorite that we've heard from the new record.
He is perfect.
this song is perfect.
I almost cried listening to this... the way he sings from his heart has my whole heart ❤
Voice like melted chocolate......I'm in heaven ❤
This man is insane. How can you portray love in such way
I think what amazes me the most about Hozier is his relationship with his own artistry. It's in the way he embodies the literature where he derives inspiration from and the music from which it flows. Also, huge admiration for his team who understands the language that Hozier's music speaks. With such a team, everything is only bound to perfection. From a man like Hozier, it's difficult to pick favorites among his performances but this one definitely demands to be on the top!!!! 😫😫😫