I am literaly blown away by this song. My interpretation is that he describes line by line how it is to be in love with a very damaged person ("there are questions I can't ask") and how cruel society can be sometimes towards rape victims or victims in general, speaking then about "how good it is" to be alone with that person, like two people against the world. He has so much talent to say the truth about hard topics and to tell awful things with such poetry. He's a true & amazing artist, a very sensitive one I think. The fact that his voice is so strong and lively just adds more haunting and emotional effect! He really reminds me of some jazz/blues singers like Billie Holiday in his way of saying reflective things about society in his songs.
@@ohpaperbacks5195 yes he sings about being uncomfortable "when they're playing the anthems of rape culture loud. Crude and proud , creatures baying.."
@@ohpaperbacks5195 and "you don't know what hell you put me thru to have someone kiss the skin that crawls from you " rape/molestation victims often relive internal physical trauma when touched by people..
I love Hozier fans. They're so nice. They don't argue about every single little thing. I hate reading the RUclips comments on other people's vids (even though I still do bcuz I'm addicted). Y'all are cool. Keep the fandom this way #HozierFam
lyrics: Never feel too good in crowds, With folks around When they're playing The anthems of rape culture loud, Crude and proud Creatures baying All I've ever done is hide From our times When you're near me Honey, when you kill the lights And kiss my eyes I feel like a person for a moment of my life But you don't know what hell you put me through To have someone kiss the skin that crawls from you To feel your weight in arms I'd never use It's the god that heroin prays to It feels good, girl, it feels good It feels good, girl, it feels good It feels good, girl, it feels good Oh to be alone with you There are questions I can't ask Now at last The worst is over See the way you hold yourself Reel against Your body's borders I know that you hate this place Not a trace Of me would argue Honey, we should run away Oh someday Our baby and her momma And the damaged love she make But I don't know what else that I would give Than try to kiss the skin that crawls from you Then feel your weight in arms I'd never use It's the god that heroin prays to It feels good, girl, it feels good It feels good, girl, it feels good It feels good, girl, it feels good Oh to be alone with you It feels good, girl, it feels good It feels good, girl, it feels good It feels good, girl, it feels good Oh to be alone with you
The way this is composed is so brilliant. The blues rock chorus emphasises the intoxicating nature of a toxic relationship. And the somber verse section is so melancholy. Love this song.
Hozier is absolutely one of the best musicians and great songwriters of my lifetime. I'm so very happy to have been able to see him live. I still can't believe it! This 64 year old woman feels privileged to have discovered his music. Come back to Albuquerque, NM.
Transcendent beauty. This man is more than just a phenomenal musician, he's a god damn poet. I've never heard a more perfect description of love and lust and longing than "the god that heroin prays to." This man just blows me away every time he picks up a guitar and sings. Bravo.
Damn, this guy is amazing. He has one of those voices that cuts through everything and sends the feeling of the song straight to your brain, even if you aren't listening very closely.
We need more musicians like Hozier, with depth and soul (and something to say about relationships and society). The whole album is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. Such a stunning voice, and the guitar follows suit to create a haunting effect. I can't get enough of these songs. Makes me want to listen to a bunch of old blues records. I will definitely see him live if I have the chance to.
What leads you think " the world" could handle another Hozier? The world barley could handle Dylan...I was at Newport in 1965 when the "Folkies" booed him when he plugged in a Fender Stratocaster and blew them away, just when "the world" was ready to accept an electric Dylan, he had that tragic motorcycle crash, was out for a year, and came back playing alt. country on Nashville Skyline, with killer songs like "Lay, Lady, Lay...he was always two-three steps ahead of the rest of the world annd music itself. Hozier has an attractive sound now, but what's gonna be his next move? You can't stay in he same place, you have to move or they will boo you for that too....
Taryn Imwalle if you like the raw bluesy feel to Hozier you might like some of the 1960s blues. I like BB King's Live At The Regal (1965). John Lee Hooker is also really great for this minimalist solo guitar blues. I'm a big fan of his two albums Travelin' (1960) and Simply The Truth (1968).
the high note is so insanely impressive. I'm a girl and i went to singing lessons for a year, in which it took me quite a while to be able to do that. For a person with a naturally even deeper voice than mine, this was mind blowing. Hozier, you'll forever be my favorite artist
Never feel too good in crowds, With folks around, When they're playin' The anthems of Rape culture loud, Crude and proud Creatures bayin' All I've ever done is hide, From my times When you're near me Honey, when you kill the lights And kiss my eyes I feel like a person for a moment of my life But you don't know what hell you put me through To have someone kiss the skin that crawls from you To feel your weight in arms I'd never used It's the god that heroin prays to It feels good, girl, it feels good It feels good, girl, it feels good It feels good, girl, it feels good Oh, to be alone with you There are questions i can't ask Now at last, the worst is over See the way you hold yourself, Reel against your body's borders And I know that you hate this place Not a trace of me would argue Honey, we should run away Oh, some day our baby and her mama And the damaged love she made But I don't know what else that I would do Than try to kiss the skin that crawls from you Then feel your weight in arms I'd never use It's the god that heroin prays to It feels good, girl, it feels good It feels good, girl, it feels good It feels good, girl, it feels good Oh, to be alone with you It feels good, girl, it feels good It feels good, girl, it feels good It feels good, girl, it feels good Oh, to be alone with you
I love how everyone is trying to overlook that he uses the words "rape culture" and try to make it out to mean something else. Nah. We know what rape culture is, we know that he doesn't mean anything like a chaotic street. Listening to this song, honestly, I think this song is about what it's like to be in love with someone with so much sexual trauma. It's about loving someone with serious trust issues, especially sexually. Trying to navigate the complicated journey of survival and recovery from sexual assault, from rape, from abuse. "Honey when you kill the lights and kiss my eyes... I feel like a person for a moment of my life." "The damaged love she makes. I don't know what else that I would do, than try to kiss the skin that crawls from you." Having the trust of someone you love, being able to live in your body as a BODY and not a trap filled with horrific memories is like a drug. Love, trust, feeling, emotions are like drugs. When you feel nothing, you crave the ability to do so more than ever. Trauma numbs. But nah, go ahead and try to make it about something else, try to ignore the fact this song is implicitly about the effect misogyny has on men and women. About rape culture and a crude culture that ignores the effects it has on victims.
Yesss! This is the best analysis I've seen so far, everythings makes sense and now that I understand the lyrics, the song is even more beautiful to me!
Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!Why is it that everything has to do with sex!The lyrics are talking about someone that cares about someone else and feeling safe...….period!Developing trust with someone after they have been broken and left for dead emotionally.Helping the person feel again...….stop!
This has got to be my favorite live performance of this song. The acoustics were just perfect. The reverberating echoes just so gorgeous and complemented the steady thrum of the guitar chords. 😍
This rooms echo is perfect for this songs' style! He is blessed with one of the few angelic male voices and deserves his achieved recognition plus much more!
The room, the performance, his nasal cavity and diaphragm, the audio engineering - #eargasm indeed. This is how you record music properly. This is how many old timers were taught to record. Microphones, a room and one take.
The silent elephant in the room. The duality of the problem, brilliant mind, fingers only a guitar can understand(sorry ladies). Heart, soul, life events, pain and happiness= an honest story teller.
I just went out into my garden in the middle of the night with this song in my ears and this sound. It seems perfect just to admire these divine verses through the dark night.
wow, this guy is so amazing.. how is he not dominating the music industry! the one song has finally broken through to the world and that's how i found him "take me to church" the song is amazing.. then after work i just started listening to everything of his and just like i thought, i would not be disappointed AT ALL!
I can't get enough either, he is an amazing soul and talent. I also found him with "Take Me To Church" and have been hooked every since, I can't even put it into words how amazing my soul feels listening to him.
Deana Watkins I too never heard of him thru Take me to the Church, I guess the song was out in the UK for 6 months or more, charted # 2 in Ireland, than they played David Letterman, and it all took off in North America, Letterman has the best new Artists
Kramdnaveb Some of the best artist come from the UK, Letterman gets lucky sometimes with new Artist!! I'm glad Hozier got his break in the US from the show!!
@@connyvanderlinden6030 then you must really understand the song of what he's writing about.. Between abuse and what message he's trying to say in all reality. Nice not to see a comment about how Hot he is . How about the fact that he's a great song writer and plays beautiful can sing like a rare bird soft and soothing yet louder than the rest at times. A masterpiece really we all are some just are trying really hard to figure out what that means.
@Hozier , you probably won't read this. But if the universe was kind and you did, I just want to thank you, specially for your lyrics. I live in a place where women's rights and value are underrated. Music in here talks only about women being abused, and mistreated or objectified. And I felt like being uncomfortable with it was wrong, like I was wrong for wanting to be treated like a person instead of a decorative object.Like not wanting to drunk-dance to those songs with some drunk dude was wrong. And then I heard "To be alone" where you talk about not fitting in while listening to the so called "Anthems of rape culture". And, I know it's not a big deal, for others, and it's not the main topic of that song. But It meant the world to me. And that is what being an artist is about, spreading yourself to the world in the hope of giving others something to be inspired with, in my case, you helped me. SO MUCH. I just felt like, if someone out there thinks the same thing too, I am not alone in this. And it's okay not to like being mistreated, and If I speak my mind, someone out there, will agree with me. I am not alone. And I know it's just a song, and it's just a line in a second of a song. But it really meant the world for me. I Just wanted to thank you for bringing true Ideas and messages to popular music. Cause that way, a girl like me, in a city like this, in a reality like mine, will learn, that there are other realities.
+Marian I've been in situations myself where I've been treated very poorly and was bullied because of the taste in hobbies and music I have, it's really such a shame too. so I get where you are coming from in a sense.
i was very sad because i feel alone for so long time. that's why i came here: i listen to the song and feel much less bad. and then i found your comment which is so related to me! you are not alone! you are amazing! i wish you to have a life you want with people who understand you)
[Verse 1] Never feel too good in crowds With folks around, when they're playing The anthems of rape culture loud Crude and proud, creatures baying All I've ever done is hide From our times, when you're near me Honey, when you kill the lights and kiss my eyes I feel like a person for a moment of my life [Pre-Chorus] But you don't know what hell you put me through To have someone kiss the skin that crawls from you To feel your weight in arms I'd never use It's the God that heroin prays to [Chorus] It feels good, girl, it feels good It feels good, girl, it feels good It feels good, girl, it feels good Oh, to be alone with you [Refrain 1] Whoa-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh Oh-oh oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh Whoa-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh Oh-oh oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh [Verse 2] There are questions I can't ask Now at last, the worst is over See the way you hold yourself Reel against, your body's borders I know that you hate this place Not a trace of me would argue Honey, we should run away, oh someday Our baby and her momma, and the damaged love she made [Pre-Chorus] But I don't know what else that I would do Than to try to kiss the skin that crawls from you Than feel your weight in arms I'd never use It's the god that heroin prays to [Chorus] It feels good, girl, it feels good It feels good, girl, it feels good It feels good, girl, it feels good Oh, to be alone with you [Refrain 2] Whoa-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh Oh-oh oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh Whoa-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh Oh-oh oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh Whoa-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh Oh-oh oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh Whoa-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh Oh-oh oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh [Chorus] Feels good, girl, it feels good Feels good, girl, it feels good It feels good, girl, it feels good Oh, to be alone with you
Eddie Cardwell Adele went to one of his concerts a while ago. She doesn't always go to concerts, but when she does, you better know the guy is amazing.
After many viewings, I have some points to make: 1 - Hozier has very cute ears 2 - That stare at 1:03 only lasted a few seconds, but it felt like a few minutes 3 - The filming is intensely beautiful & makes the song feel like a journey 4 - He busts out a perfect blues solo, eyes closed, ain't no thang I don't know who this God heroin prays to, but I feel like bowing down. That is all. Trump can eat a blue waffle.
Holy shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit.......this guy is amazing....havent heard a sound like this in waaaaay too long. Glad I found this!
This is the kind of music that grabs on hold to your soul, the deepest depths of human emotions being tested &/or compromised but in the best way one could ever hope for!!! The old-timer European indy feel mixed with his own BEAUTIFUL style & unprecedented talents....I could listen to this song over & over, anytime, anyplace. ♡♡ :) :)
I just discovered Hozier today...and this man has just gained a new fan. Whoa his voice gives me goosebumps and still lingers in my ears long after I finish listening..cheesy I know but can't help it...I am in awe
It's kind of amazing that he looks breath takingly beautiful from absolutely every angle. And not just him, but the way he sings and plays with so much of himself... he is art.
I saw this years ago when it had a few views compared to how many it does now. I still come back to it every once and a while, it gives me the chills. Hozier is unreal. I'm glad he's getting the attention he deserves.
When I look at him I just don't understand where does all this vastness of voice is coming from. How the hell does he do it. The air just explodes it seems.
i saw him live a few months ago and he just sings so effortlessly. its truly amazing watching him perform live. if you get the chance to see him live take it. he has the kind of voice that gives you chills.
His vocals, meshed with his guitar rifts create a feeling of a true love union in itself. There are no words to describe his style, it just soothes the souls just right. His creations transcend logic and make you feel like your experiencing true soul therapy through his storytelling
not only is this performance exhilaratingly beautiful, everything from the camera work to the specific reverb in that room is of pure excellence. what a special stamp in time here. xo
Can we also just take a moment to appreciate that hair.... :) SUCH a talented musician as well. Pure excellence. A fresh face for real music again. YAY
This is the most authentic and sensual soulful blues I have heard in a very long time. I think I have a new musical obsession. And this guy is Irish. Wow.
I know words like "brilliant and genius" is thrown around carelessly now a days but this man is truly phenomenal, you sir are a true visionary and artist, your work is gift.
we are in the presence of a master.and it feels good even just on you tube. i do not think an off note ever comes out of his mouth and singing is such a natural expression for him its like water flowing down a moutain stream. i have not seen him live ,but im thinking people come out of his concerts in a state of bliss!
That moment when one of his songs play and your first thought is, "I love Hozier", instead of, "I love this song". That's when you know you're truly a big fan of him and his art.
Best version of this song in my opinion! I especially like the guitar solo at the end. A lot of people say his music is addicting, and I completely agree. I have to listen to it at least once a day! I was wondering why because I haven't had that since the eighties, when I became addicted to Tom Waits' music. But now I know that Tom Waits is a huge influence for Hozier, I finally start to see the link! For the lack of new Hozier compositions for the time being, I guess I'll have to revive my Tom Waits addiction (no problem of course). But Hozier, please try to find some time soon to lock yourselve in the attic again. WE NEED MORE!!!
The reason why Andrew (I think that's his name, only been listening for a few days so far) sounds so good live, is because when he originally recorded the Hozier album, he did it in his parents' attic after a bad breakup, with which I'm guessing, a crappy mic. There wasn't any effects added, so boom. Either way, this dude is awesome as hell!
I never thought i'd find a song so good it gives the same pleasure each i repeat it. Usually songs lose their effect after the playing them for some time. What magic is this?
Never feel too good in crowds, With folks around, when they're playing The anthems of rape culture loud, Crude and proud creatures baying All I've ever done is hide From our times when you're near me Honey, when you kill the lights, and kiss my eyes I feel like a person for a moment of my life But you don't know what hell you put me through To have someone kiss the skin that crawls from you To feel your weight in arms I'd never use It's the God that heroin prays to It feels good, girl, it feels good [x3] Oh to be alone with you There are questions I can't ask Now at last the worst is over See the way you hold yourself Reel against your body's borders I know that you hate this place Not a trace of me would argue Honey, we should run away, oh someday Our baby and her momma And the damaged love she makes But I don't know what else that I would do Than try to kiss the skin that crawls from you Than feel your weight in arms I'd never use It's the God that heroin prays to It feels good, girl, it feels good [x3] Oh to be alone with you
leslie plenty of great music around in 2014. Check out London Grammar "sights", Agnes Obel "The curse", Lisa Gerrard "of love undone", natalie merchant "giving up everything" ; First Aid Kit "a long time to go" to name just 5 beautiful/brilliant 2013/2014 tracks. Oh I like Hozier too; These artists'"fly the flag for the brilliance of modern music" There are plenty more too !!
Each generation, if lucky, experiences a "Bob Dylan" effect. That in reality has not occurred in several generations. Now, in fact you have it waved before you....If you ignore his message, you're greater fools than at least 3 generations ago....Hozier has the vibe listen to it carefully, take it in and spread it's message around the world .....
A good friend of mine put me on to this song and ever since i heard i can't get it out my head. So much emotion coming the guy's voice that bring memory that i kept locked away in my head for a very long time....
Find myself right back here AGAIN, just can't stop listening to him, I got my girl addicted to him now, he's coming to Houston April 22nd 2015, can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am literaly blown away by this song. My interpretation is that he describes line by line how it is to be in love with a very damaged person ("there are questions I can't ask") and how cruel society can be sometimes towards rape victims or victims in general, speaking then about "how good it is" to be alone with that person, like two people against the world. He has so much talent to say the truth about hard topics and to tell awful things with such poetry. He's a true & amazing artist, a very sensitive one I think. The fact that his voice is so strong and lively just adds more haunting and emotional effect! He really reminds me of some jazz/blues singers like Billie Holiday in his way of saying reflective things about society in his songs.
I didn't know this song was about rape victims
@@ohpaperbacks5195 Just their interpretation but it could be 😁
He mentions the “god of heroin” and how “it feels soooo good”. I think that is also what he is singing about.
@@ohpaperbacks5195 yes he sings about being uncomfortable "when they're playing the anthems of rape culture loud. Crude and proud , creatures baying.."
@@ohpaperbacks5195 and "you don't know what hell you put me thru to have someone kiss the skin that crawls from you " rape/molestation victims often relive internal physical trauma when touched by people..
He is an underrated guitarist. Incredible talent to play and sing like that.
I love Hozier fans. They're so nice. They don't argue about every single little thing. I hate reading the RUclips comments on other people's vids (even though I still do bcuz I'm addicted). Y'all are cool. Keep the fandom this way #HozierFam
Lashaughn Waiters this is so true!! All love
bless
By far my favorite artist, beautiful music and on the the top of that, such nice guy. Hope he keeps growing in success.
Honestly so true
so true! bestest fanbase, so much lovin
I may be shallow but I think he is as physically beautiful as his voice is.
No i totally agree, he's beautiful xx
Thinking someone is beautiful is hardly shallow on its own.
nothing shallow in stating the FACTS
I don’t think that’s shallow it’s ok to recognize beauty
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I love his lower range...but when he hits that high note? Chills everywhere!
No doubt!
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*me the whole song*
At some high range points, his voice reminded me of a Theremin or Duduk instrument. Just incredible.
i’ve been sweating over this for five years
Rest in peace omfg.
Six now?
Fukin same
Same my dude, it's a sexy song ☀️😊
Dude same. 🥵🥵🥵
lyrics:
Never feel too good in crowds,
With folks around
When they're playing
The anthems of rape culture loud,
Crude and proud
Creatures baying
All I've ever done is hide
From our times
When you're near me
Honey, when you kill the lights
And kiss my eyes
I feel like a person for a moment of my life
But you don't know what hell you put me through
To have someone kiss the skin that crawls from you
To feel your weight in arms I'd never use
It's the god that heroin prays to
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
Oh to be alone with you
There are questions I can't ask
Now at last
The worst is over
See the way you hold yourself
Reel against
Your body's borders
I know that you hate this place
Not a trace
Of me would argue
Honey, we should run away
Oh someday
Our baby and her momma
And the damaged love she make
But I don't know what else that I would give
Than try to kiss the skin that crawls from you
Then feel your weight in arms I'd never use
It's the god that heroin prays to
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
Oh to be alone with you
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
Oh to be alone with you
Powerful lyrics & performance! Truth!!!
This is what a chorus of angels sound like.
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The way this is composed is so brilliant. The blues rock chorus emphasises the intoxicating nature of a toxic relationship. And the somber verse section is so melancholy. Love this song.
Hozier is absolutely one of the best musicians and great songwriters of my lifetime. I'm so very happy to have been able to see him live. I still can't believe it! This 64 year old woman feels privileged to have discovered his music.
Come back to Albuquerque, NM.
Amen sister - I could not have said it better. I didn't see him when he came to ABQ and I live only 90 miles away.
I saw him and live in ABQ too! Was exited to see your comment and share your love of his music ❤
I agree with you. I feel privileged as well to discover his music. What breath of fresh voice.
Bring me please😂
62 year old woman hear sister!
If I wasn’t a Christian I’d call him aGod..
Transcendent beauty. This man is more than just a phenomenal musician, he's a god damn poet. I've never heard a more perfect description of love and lust and longing than "the god that heroin prays to." This man just blows me away every time he picks up a guitar and sings. Bravo.
John Ferguson a god, damn poet.
What's the god that heroin prays to? Before, I thought it was oxytocin, now I don't think it fits. Any ideas?
Chrizelda Bernil love and lust
My favorite line!
Damn, this guy is amazing. He has one of those voices that cuts through everything and sends the feeling of the song straight to your brain, even if you aren't listening very closely.
His voice goes to my heart
Somalia Johnson after in my hearth.....
Literally so true like I feel the words he sings and to me that's very important
Completely agree. His songs make you think and the lyrics hit you in the heart.
We need more musicians like Hozier, with depth and soul (and something to say about relationships and society). The whole album is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. Such a stunning voice, and the guitar follows suit to create a haunting effect. I can't get enough of these songs. Makes me want to listen to a bunch of old blues records. I will definitely see him live if I have the chance to.
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What leads you think " the world" could handle another Hozier? The world barley could handle Dylan...I was at Newport in 1965 when the "Folkies" booed him when he plugged in a Fender Stratocaster and blew them away, just when "the world" was ready to accept an electric Dylan, he had that tragic motorcycle crash, was out for a year, and came back playing alt. country on Nashville Skyline, with killer songs like "Lay, Lady, Lay...he was always two-three steps ahead of the rest of the world annd music itself. Hozier has an attractive sound now, but what's gonna be his next move? You can't stay in he same place, you have to move or they will boo you for that too....
Taryn Imwalle if you like the raw bluesy feel to Hozier you might like some of the 1960s blues. I like BB King's Live At The Regal (1965). John Lee Hooker is also really great for this minimalist solo guitar blues. I'm a big fan of his two albums Travelin' (1960) and Simply The Truth (1968).
I have come to the conclusion that he is a siren
Fae or elf.
S.elf
This man is a goddamn siren and I refuse to believe otherwise.
the high note is so insanely impressive. I'm a girl and i went to singing lessons for a year, in which it took me quite a while to be able to do that. For a person with a naturally even deeper voice than mine, this was mind blowing. Hozier, you'll forever be my favorite artist
Never feel too good in crowds,
With folks around,
When they're playin'
The anthems of
Rape culture loud,
Crude and proud
Creatures bayin'
All I've ever done is hide,
From my times
When you're near me
Honey, when you kill the lights
And kiss my eyes
I feel like a person for a moment of my life
But you don't know what hell you put me through
To have someone kiss the skin that crawls from you
To feel your weight in arms I'd never used
It's the god that heroin prays to
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
Oh, to be alone with you
There are questions i can't ask
Now at last, the worst is over
See the way you hold yourself,
Reel against your body's borders
And I know that you hate this place
Not a trace of me would argue
Honey, we should run away
Oh, some day our baby and her mama
And the damaged love she made
But I don't know what else that I would do
Than try to kiss the skin that crawls from you
Then feel your weight in arms I'd never use
It's the god that heroin prays to
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
Oh, to be alone with you
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
Oh, to be alone with you
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I love how everyone is trying to overlook that he uses the words "rape culture" and try to make it out to mean something else. Nah. We know what rape culture is, we know that he doesn't mean anything like a chaotic street. Listening to this song, honestly, I think this song is about what it's like to be in love with someone with so much sexual trauma. It's about loving someone with serious trust issues, especially sexually. Trying to navigate the complicated journey of survival and recovery from sexual assault, from rape, from abuse. "Honey when you kill the lights and kiss my eyes... I feel like a person for a moment of my life."
"The damaged love she makes. I don't know what else that I would do, than try to kiss the skin that crawls from you." Having the trust of someone you love, being able to live in your body as a BODY and not a trap filled with horrific memories is like a drug. Love, trust, feeling, emotions are like drugs. When you feel nothing, you crave the ability to do so more than ever. Trauma numbs.
But nah, go ahead and try to make it about something else, try to ignore the fact this song is implicitly about the effect misogyny has on men and women. About rape culture and a crude culture that ignores the effects it has on victims.
Spot on.
This made me tear up
Wonderful, spot-on analysis.
Yesss! This is the best analysis I've seen so far, everythings makes sense and now that I understand the lyrics, the song is even more beautiful to me!
Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!Why is it that everything has to do with sex!The lyrics are talking about someone that cares about someone else and feeling safe...….period!Developing trust with someone after they have been broken and left for dead emotionally.Helping the person feel again...….stop!
How does he project his falsetto so strongly? He blows my mind, can't wait to hear more music from this guy.
It's head voice
This has got to be my favorite live performance of this song. The acoustics were just perfect. The reverberating echoes just so gorgeous and complemented the steady thrum of the guitar chords. 😍
This rooms echo is perfect for this songs' style! He is blessed with one of the few angelic male voices and deserves his achieved recognition plus much more!
INSANE those crystal clear high notes. The walls of the pub have been blessed.
No one's gonna comment on the natural reverb of that room? #eargasm
It's beautiful
+byronvisiado09 thats why theres a second mic
+guitaroidman524 Yeah I noticed. Sounds so great haha
The room, the performance, his nasal cavity and diaphragm, the audio engineering - #eargasm indeed. This is how you record music properly. This is how many old timers were taught to record. Microphones, a room and one take.
The silent elephant in the room. The duality of the problem, brilliant mind, fingers only a guitar can understand(sorry ladies). Heart, soul, life events, pain and happiness= an honest story teller.
I just went out into my garden in the middle of the night with this song in my ears and this sound. It seems perfect just to admire these divine verses through the dark night.
wow, this guy is so amazing.. how is he not dominating the music industry! the one song has finally broken through to the world and that's how i found him "take me to church" the song is amazing.. then after work i just started listening to everything of his and just like i thought, i would not be disappointed AT ALL!
Same here. I just can't stop listening, he's amazing.
Kassie De La Rosa he's amazing..
I can't get enough either, he is an amazing soul and talent. I also found him with "Take Me To Church" and have been hooked every since, I can't even put it into words how amazing my soul feels listening to him.
Deana Watkins I too never heard of him thru Take me to the Church, I guess the song was out in the UK for 6 months or more, charted # 2 in Ireland, than they played David Letterman, and it all took off in North America, Letterman has the best new Artists
Kramdnaveb Some of the best artist come from the UK, Letterman gets lucky sometimes with new Artist!! I'm glad Hozier got his break in the US from the show!!
the way this performance has a grasp on me. intoxicating.
You know what feels good? That fekin' voice, that's what feels good.
@@connyvanderlinden6030 then you must really understand the song of what he's writing about..
Between abuse and what message he's trying to say in all reality.
Nice not to see a comment about how Hot he is . How about the fact that he's a great song writer and plays beautiful can sing like a rare bird soft and soothing yet louder than the rest at times. A masterpiece really we all are some just are trying really hard to figure out what that means.
i wish i could hear this again for the first time on loop forever. still leaves me breathless years later.
@Hozier , you probably won't read this. But if the universe was kind and you did, I just want to thank you, specially for your lyrics. I live in a place where women's rights and value are underrated. Music in here talks only about women being abused, and mistreated or objectified. And I felt like being uncomfortable with it was wrong, like I was wrong for wanting to be treated like a person instead of a decorative object.Like not wanting to drunk-dance to those songs with some drunk dude was wrong.
And then I heard "To be alone" where you talk about not fitting in while listening to the so called "Anthems of rape culture". And, I know it's not a big deal, for others, and it's not the main topic of that song. But It meant the world to me.
And that is what being an artist is about, spreading yourself to the world in the hope of giving others something to be inspired with, in my case, you helped me. SO MUCH.
I just felt like, if someone out there thinks the same thing too, I am not alone in this. And it's okay not to like being mistreated, and If I speak my mind, someone out there, will agree with me.
I am not alone. And I know it's just a song, and it's just a line in a second of a song. But it really meant the world for me. I Just wanted to thank you for bringing true Ideas and messages to popular music. Cause that way, a girl like me, in a city like this, in a reality like mine, will learn, that there are other realities.
+SophieNeveudancer Were all in this together girl. Its okay to want more because you deserve the best :)
+Maddie Becker Thank you Maddie, everyone does :)
+Marian I've been in situations myself where I've been treated very poorly and was bullied because of the taste in hobbies and music I have, it's really such a shame too. so I get where you are coming from in a sense.
i was very sad because i feel alone for so long time. that's why i came here: i listen to the song and feel much less bad. and then i found your comment which is so related to me! you are not alone! you are amazing! i wish you to have a life you want with people who understand you)
Wish you the greatest things this world has to offer, thank you for your kind words and hope everything is better now.
Here is someone who deserves every ounce of fame he gets. Just perfect.
I don't think he wants the fame
[Verse 1]
Never feel too good in crowds
With folks around, when they're playing
The anthems of rape culture loud
Crude and proud, creatures baying
All I've ever done is hide
From our times, when you're near me
Honey, when you kill the lights and kiss my eyes
I feel like a person for a moment of my life
[Pre-Chorus]
But you don't know what hell you put me through
To have someone kiss the skin that crawls from you
To feel your weight in arms I'd never use
It's the God that heroin prays to
[Chorus]
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
Oh, to be alone with you
[Refrain 1]
Whoa-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Whoa-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
[Verse 2]
There are questions I can't ask
Now at last, the worst is over
See the way you hold yourself
Reel against, your body's borders
I know that you hate this place
Not a trace of me would argue
Honey, we should run away, oh someday
Our baby and her momma, and the damaged love she made
[Pre-Chorus]
But I don't know what else that I would do
Than to try to kiss the skin that crawls from you
Than feel your weight in arms I'd never use
It's the god that heroin prays to
[Chorus]
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
Oh, to be alone with you
[Refrain 2]
Whoa-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Whoa-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Whoa-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Whoa-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
[Chorus]
Feels good, girl, it feels good
Feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
Oh, to be alone with you
If him and Adele did a collaboration, it would shatter worlds.
Yes!!
Eddie Cardwell Adele went to one of his concerts a while ago. She doesn't always go to concerts, but when she does, you better know the guy is amazing.
I was literally thinking the same damn thing! I dont know if the world is ready for something like that to happen quite yet.
Eddie Cardwell Michelle Malone Tracy chapman indigo girls...Maynard...that would be sweet...
I feel like I'm being seduced... this video is killing me. I'm obsessed with this man. amazing *cries*
Me too. And I am 40! LOL I have NEVER loved any musician like I love Hozier. 😍😍😍
@@MistyinLouisiana same
I was at a concert recently and felt that it was very erotic.
Hozier is a siren, we are just not ready to have that conversation
His range is unfathomable; so frickin incredible!!
the way his voice fills the room is magical
Is Hozier a siren? Yeah, Hozier is a Siren cause his voice is so charming that I can't stop myself from being enchanted by him 😍😍😍😍
After many viewings, I have some points to make:
1 - Hozier has very cute ears
2 - That stare at 1:03 only lasted a few seconds, but it felt like a few minutes
3 - The filming is intensely beautiful & makes the song feel like a journey
4 - He busts out a perfect blues solo, eyes closed, ain't no thang
I don't know who this God heroin prays to, but I feel like bowing down.
That is all.
Trump can eat a blue waffle.
+Shawn Cleaver That stare is everything!!!!
😍😍😍😍
sorry I support Trump
but the rest I agree with
What's the point of bringing politics into the equation when it's not relevant to the talent of the artist and beauty of the song?
AKMETALHEAD95, There's literally a video where Hozier says politics is a part of all music, my dude
Best vocalist, lyricist and performer there is right now. I'm just so in awe of him.
He's incredible
Still the best, 3 years later. ;)
Absolutely. In awe every day.
@@MistyinLouisiana still the best now too
Guitar solo at 4:48 is great. Then he adds the foot taps to make it even better🎸👏!
be patient Hozier.. you will be dominating the industry soon.
you have such a strong fan base growing so quickly!
definitely..
This will always be one of my most favorite live sessions he's, or rather anyone, has done. like, ever.
Holy shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit.......this guy is amazing....havent heard a sound like this in waaaaay too long. Glad I found this!
Chills. Everywhere. Every time.
This is the kind of music that grabs on hold to your soul, the deepest depths of human emotions being tested &/or compromised but in the best way one could ever hope for!!! The old-timer European indy feel mixed with his own BEAUTIFUL style & unprecedented talents....I could listen to this song over & over, anytime, anyplace. ♡♡ :) :)
I just discovered Hozier today...and this man has just gained a new fan. Whoa his voice gives me goosebumps and still lingers in my ears long after I finish listening..cheesy I know but can't help it...I am in awe
WHY HAVE I ONLY JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS DUDE?!
Truly killer stuff… his range, picking style, flow… everything is just lovely
It's kind of amazing that he looks breath takingly beautiful from absolutely every angle. And not just him, but the way he sings and plays with so much of himself... he is art.
Legendary Soul.. This kind of sound doesnt come around every year let alone every decade..
I saw this years ago when it had a few views compared to how many it does now. I still come back to it every once and a while, it gives me the chills. Hozier is unreal. I'm glad he's getting the attention he deserves.
Beautiful as always Hozier. Thank you for being here.
When I look at him I just don't understand where does all this vastness of voice is coming from. How the hell does he do it. The air just explodes it seems.
I'm so addicted to Hozier. His blues voice, so dark and soul . His lyrics and music. He is amazing.
I can't get enough of these insightful songs. Who else feels like moving to Ireland now?
i saw him live a few months ago and he just sings so effortlessly. its truly amazing watching him perform live. if you get the chance to see him live take it. he has the kind of voice that gives you chills.
Hozier is the sexiest thing my eyes and ears have ever encountered. god damm
i died when he started howling!! You don't know what that shit does to women, Hozier!!
Oh god
Team Andrew!
Oh yeah !
His vocals, meshed with his guitar rifts create a feeling of a true love union in itself. There are no words to describe his style, it just soothes the souls just right. His creations transcend logic and make you feel like your experiencing true soul therapy through his storytelling
I feel like I'm in a trance when I listen to his music. He is pure magic.
Man. I missed this guy for 8 years apparently. I’m so glad it was recommended to me.
September 2024 and still in awe of this performance!
October 24 now. Yes.
not only is this performance exhilaratingly beautiful, everything from the camera work to the specific reverb in that room is of pure excellence. what a special stamp in time here. xo
His voice, his chops on the guitar ...This has got to be THEE best live performance of a song I have EVER heard IML! ...and I've heard MANY!
Can we also just take a moment to appreciate that hair.... :)
SUCH a talented musician as well. Pure excellence. A fresh face for real music again. YAY
Such a nice guy too. I fw the fact he stays after shows to meet fans. Excellent.
Holy crap, what a voice. I'm in actual awe.
chose the perfect setting for that song... acoustics are perfect for how raw it is. guy has amazing talent
Oh baby! Please NEVER sell out and change your style and music! You're golden and perfect just the way you are!
tessina62 ii
I'm thinking I'll never get tired of listening to this version. So clearn and pure.
This is the most authentic and sensual soulful blues I have heard in a very long time. I think I have a new musical obsession. And this guy is Irish. Wow.
He's the one artist I can't put a label on his music it's like a rock-blues-soul-rustic sound and it's perfect
I know words like "brilliant and genius" is thrown around carelessly now a days but this man is truly phenomenal, you sir are a true visionary and artist, your work is gift.
what can I say... he took me not only to church but to heaven too...
His voice is just a dream. I could listen to his music all day.
we are in the presence of a master.and it feels good even just on you tube. i do not think an off note ever comes out of his mouth and singing is such a natural expression for him its like water flowing down a moutain stream. i have not seen him live ,but im thinking people come out of his concerts in a state of bliss!
That moment when one of his songs play and your first thought is, "I love Hozier", instead of, "I love this song". That's when you know you're truly a big fan of him and his art.
I don't know why I didn't think it was him doing the high "ooh oooh ooooh" part! My goodness! The range on this man! ;)
That song just kicks my ass every time I hear it! I'm on a search for every live version I can find…
How can he be better live than on the album?! It’s just crazy! ❤️ music for the soul
When you think music is going down... just amazing, thank you.
exactly!!!!!
Best version of this song in my opinion! I especially like the guitar solo at the end. A lot of people say his music is addicting, and I completely agree. I have to listen to it at least once a day! I was wondering why because I haven't had that since the eighties, when I became addicted to Tom Waits' music. But now I know that Tom Waits is a huge influence for Hozier, I finally start to see the link! For the lack of new Hozier compositions for the time being, I guess I'll have to revive my Tom Waits addiction (no problem of course). But Hozier, please try to find some time soon to lock yourselve in the attic again. WE NEED MORE!!!
Carolina van der Lande hope youve heard the new ep!!!
I don't have the words to describe this discovering of this man and his words and his voice and his soul.... I am standing in amazement.
5:00 and on is the closest to an angel ive ever heard..... im in love
The reason why Andrew (I think that's his name, only been listening for a few days so far) sounds so good live, is because when he originally recorded the Hozier album, he did it in his parents' attic after a bad breakup, with which I'm guessing, a crappy mic. There wasn't any effects added, so boom. Either way, this dude is awesome as hell!
This recording is amazing. His voice sounds out of body. Feels like he is literally floating.
I never thought i'd find a song so good it gives the same pleasure each i repeat it. Usually songs lose their effect after the playing them for some time. What magic is this?
Never feel too good in crowds,
With folks around, when they're playing
The anthems of rape culture loud,
Crude and proud creatures baying
All I've ever done is hide
From our times when you're near me
Honey, when you kill the lights, and kiss my eyes
I feel like a person for a moment of my life
But you don't know what hell you put me through
To have someone kiss the skin that crawls from you
To feel your weight in arms I'd never use
It's the God that heroin prays to
It feels good, girl, it feels good [x3]
Oh to be alone with you
There are questions I can't ask
Now at last the worst is over
See the way you hold yourself
Reel against your body's borders
I know that you hate this place
Not a trace of me would argue
Honey, we should run away, oh someday
Our baby and her momma
And the damaged love she makes
But I don't know what else that I would do
Than try to kiss the skin that crawls from you
Than feel your weight in arms I'd never use
It's the God that heroin prays to
It feels good, girl, it feels good [x3]
Oh to be alone with you
i was not ready for that falsetto, omg I love him
God he has the smoothest, sexiest voice I've ever heard in my life. His range is incredible.
Good music and amazing musicians still lives!!!!!! Because of artists like this
Finally someone that feels real...giving me faith :)
leslie plenty of great music around in 2014. Check out London Grammar "sights", Agnes Obel "The curse", Lisa Gerrard "of love undone", natalie merchant "giving up everything" ; First Aid Kit "a long time to go" to name just 5 beautiful/brilliant 2013/2014 tracks. Oh I like Hozier too; These artists'"fly the flag for the brilliance of modern music" There are plenty more too !!
I've never connected to a line as hard as "when you kill the lights and kiss my eyes, I feel like a person for a moment of my life"
Damn. Damn! Every one of his songs is so good. Then this. Just astounding. What an amazing talent.
His music haunts my soul... In tears after hearing his live versions and cover songs. Cannot wait to see him live!!!!!
Each generation, if lucky, experiences a "Bob Dylan" effect. That in reality has not occurred in several generations. Now, in fact you have it waved before you....If you ignore his message, you're greater fools than at least 3 generations ago....Hozier has the vibe listen to it carefully, take it in and spread it's message around the world .....
How many generations ago do you think Bob Dylan was...?
Eric Brown I'd argue that the term "generation" in music isn't the same as generations of children to be fair.
musical epoch maybe a better term Elijah White
Michael Campbell ahaha, yeah. Music moves way faster than generations of people do.
How do you define "Bob Dylan effect"?
A good friend of mine put me on to this song and ever since i heard i can't get it out my head. So much emotion coming the guy's voice that bring memory that i kept locked away in my head for a very long time....
his voice is so soothing. i absolutely love his music.
To play this well live is just ridiculous! I have a feeling I will be listening to this album for many years.
i remember watching this years ago before it ever hit 100k views but i keep coming back... i think this will always be my fave live version of this!
So hauntingly beautiful. The clarity of Hozier's voice is one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard.
Find myself right back here AGAIN, just can't stop listening to him, I got my girl addicted to him now, he's coming to Houston April 22nd 2015, can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm in San Antonio. I may have to grab tickets to this.
Damn I didn't know he was gonna do that thanks man! So gonna try to get tickets!
I get to see him on Valentine's Day here in Seattle. :)
Cannot stop watching this man and his hands and his band.
Again, a gift I am quite grateful for.