 Genius Meanings
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Hozier – First Light
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“First Light” was chosen by Hozier to be the final song of the album as it represents the end of Dante’s odyssey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. In the song, he feels the
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Hozier – Unknown / Nth
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In “Unknown / Nth”, Hozier expresses themes of distance, betrayal, and the feeling of being unknown or misunderstood in a relationship. The track takes inspiration from Dante
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Hozier – Son of Nyx
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This song represents Dante’s first steps toward the light, on his journey through Hell. In an interview for EW, Hozier revealed that, although the song is also about Nyx, the Greek
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Hozier – De Selby (Part 1)
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“De Selby (Part 1)” is the opening act on Hozier’s third studio album, Unreal Unearth, Taking inspiration from De Selby, an eccentric fictional philosopher, and scientist featured
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Hozier – First Time
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On July 28th, Hozier sent out an autographed letter to a fan previewing the lyrics of the song, revealing it was track 3.
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Hozier – De Selby (Part 2)
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“De Selby (Part 2)” is the third and final single and the sequel to the opening track on Hozier’s third studio album, Unreal Unearth. The track takes inspiration from De Selby, an
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Hozier – Sunlight
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[Verse 1] / I would shun the light, share in evening's cool and quiet / Who would trade that hum of night / For sunlight, sunlight, sunlight? / But whose heart would not take
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Hozier – Would That I
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“Would That I” is about love, and the destruction of love. It describes past romances as trees the protagonist used as shelter, and then a new interest as a fire that burns down
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Hozier – To Someone From A Warm Climate (Uiscefhuarithe)
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‘Uiscefhuarithe’, as described by Hozier, is an irish word for ‘something that has been made cold by water’.
On July 28th, Hozier sent out an autographed letter to a fan
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Hozier – To Be Alone
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[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
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Hozier – All Things End
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In “All Things End,” the surface interpretation leans toward the end of a romantic relationship, where the finite nature of such things is seen and understood without any cynicism
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Hozier – Take Me to Church
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“Take Me to Church” is the debut single by Irish recording artist Hozier. It has become an international hit, reaching #1 in 12 countries, and has been certified five times
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Hozier – NFWMB
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“NFWMB”, or “Nothing Fucks With My Baby”, is a “love song for the end of the world”, sonically tender and reflective.
When introducing “NFWMB” at his London concert on December
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Hozier – Eat Your Young
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“Eat Your Young” sees Hozier describe a feast being prepared and served together with the chaos that comes with it. According to the artist, the track is a taste of the 9 Circles
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Read All The Lyrics To Hozier’s New Album ’Unreal Unearth’
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The LP includes singles “Eat Your Young” and “De Selby (Part 2).”
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Hozier – Abstract (Psychopomp)
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“Abstract (Psychopomp)” according to the artist in an interview for Belfast Telegraph is written by a person who is Sphinx-like from an autobiographical point of view and is a
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Hozier – Through Me (The Flood)
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In “Through Me (The Flood),” Hozier contemplates loss and death, both of which had flooded the world back during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also views the strength at which people
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Genius Deutsche Übersetzungen – Hozier - First Light (Deutsche Übersetzung)
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[Deutscher Songtext zu „First Light“] / [Intro] / Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah / Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah / Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah / Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah / Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah / [
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Hozier – I, Carrion (Icarian)
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[Intro] / If the wind turns, if I hit a squall / Allow the ground to find its brutal way to me / [Verse 1] / I feel lighter than I have in so much time / I've crossed the border
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Hozier – Francesca
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“Francesca” is the debut single from Hozier’s third studio album, Unreal Unearth. The track is inspired by Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy, particularly the story of Francesca da
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Hozier – Who We Are
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On June 28th, Hozier sent out an autographed postcard to a fan who pre-ordered the album, revealing Who We Are is track 8.
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Hozier (Ft. Brandi Carlile) – Damage Gets Done
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In “Damage Gets Done” Hozier recruits Brandi Carlile to reflect on the negative space between being young and silly and being reckless, and the actual harm that is done in the long
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Hozier – Movement
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The song was played live first September 4th, 2018 at a rehearsal show in Dublin, Ireland.
It is confirmed to be on the sophomore album, which is expected to arrive early 2019.
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Hozier – Anything But
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In “Anything But,” the upbeat claps and drums portray a story of someone attempting and yearning to distance themselves from their partner. Using metaphors like riptides, stampedes
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Hozier – Cherry Wine (Live)
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This song details an emotionally and physically abusive relationship that is excused and lovingly described by the victim because of his attachment to his abuser. The tone of the
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Hozier – From Eden
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“From Eden” is the title song of Hozier’s second EP. He says he wrote it in a tongue-in-cheek way from the point of view of the devil looking at something innocent and seeing it as
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Hozier – Butchered Tongue
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In “Butchered Tongue”, Hozier tackles the 7th Circle of Hell Canto XII to XVII, known as the ‘Circle of Violence or Hell of the Violent and Bestial’ which is one of the lower
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