Don't you just love it when a song could just as easily be about summoning a demon as it could be about starting a new relationship?

I love the fact that he tries to distance himself from these "feelings" by saying "it will come back", but it slowly becomes "I will come back", as if he couldn't help it. Anyway the bluesy feel is amazing and I can't get tired of that song!

I like the part where he goes "don't you hear me howling?" and he bends his guitar notes to sound like a wolf's howl

There's something undeniably sensual about this performance.

Hozier's voice is like liquid gold. Am I the only one he prefers him live over an actual song? So raw and uncut

Hozier - "It’s quite a sad song, to me…. it’s about asking someone to do the right, do the merciful thing and cut all ropes, cut all ties…..it’s asking or begging someone not to be good to them…give them the old heave ho."

In music, men have been comparing themselves with dogs for ages. But never this compellingly.

Hozier's performances are borderline pornography.

Yes i know hozier is amazing. But what about the drummer and celloist? They are excellent, so delicate..

Can we all agree that this is better than the studio version?

This song is the musical equivalent of an Appalachian mountain man in the 1900s seeking revenge on the man who killed his father. I know that's not what the song is about but that's just the vibes this song give me. It's such a good song.

"that's a kindness you can't afford" just really scratches the itch in my brain wow

This man is a pure gem. Absolutely unparalleled by anyone who is currently making music. A veritable diamond in a terrifyingly endless rough.

It's not a bored look, rather a serious look I reckon, hope he stays natural...a rarity these days. This is a gem, and he is a gem. Best talent come out of Ireland since Rory Gallagher.

You know better babe, to sing like that.. I will come back.

This song is so under rated. Its hypnotic.

Hozier's voice is an instrument in itself. One tuned to perfection and singular in its quality.

The feeling in this song hits too close to home. It feels so good to listen to an artist preform something so passionately that you can feel the complexity of the situation and relate to it. Being teased sucks

Lyrics You know better babe, you know better babe, Than to look at it, look at it like that. You know better babe, you know better babe, Than to talk to it, talk to it like that. Don't give it a hand, offer it a soul Honey, make this easy. Leave it to the land, this is what it knows Honey, that's how it sleeps. Don't let it in with with no intention to keep it Jesus Christ, don't be kind to it. Honey don't feed it, it will come back. You know better babe, you know better babe, Than to smile at me, smile at me like that You know better babe, you know better babe, Than to hold me just, hold me just like that. I know who I am when I'm alone Something else when I see you You don't understand, you should never know How easy you are to need Don't let me in with with no intention to keep me Jesus Christ, don't be kind to me. Honey don't feed me I will come back. Can't be unlearned I've known the warmth of your doorways Through the cold, I'll find my way back to you Oh please, give me mercy no more. That's a kindness you can't afford! I want you baby tonight, as sure as you're born You'll hear me howling outside your door. Don't you hear me howling babe? Don't you hear me howling babe? Don't you hear me howling babe? Don't you hear me howling Don't you hear me howling Don't you hear me howling babe?

Great song. *Shares my bottle of Jameson with the whole room* This is whiskey drinking music.

I hate how perfectly golden his voice is

His voice is just jaw-dropping beautiful. The live performances are better than the recordings, it’s just hypnotising.

The album version is great too, but I just think this particular performance is an absolute classic.

I don't think Hozier has a bad song in him!

Great group of musicians on this...not just Hozier...

I like the technical simplicity of this song, compared to say _Take Me To Church_. It really allows you to appreciate the quality of his voice and all-around singing ability.

this song reminds me of led zeppelin soo much, it has a grounded blues rock influence.

Me : “such a sweet song” *Dont you hear me howling babe* Me : “uhh....”

his voice is so pure omg

In an age where music it just looped shit edited on a computer and is so cookie-cutter, I am so glad Hozier broke out on the scene, it is so refreshing to hear great music again from someone that actually has talent....A lot of talent.

I've watched this video about 200 times by now, and I am still in awe. His voice is so incredibly controlled it's fantastic.

I prefer these sessions. It feels so real. You can feel the naked emotion in the lyrics. He is so much more than " Take Me To Church"! Can't wait to see him in San Diego. First concert I have gone to in a long time! Like 30 years! I am from the southern states, and his voice just calls to me. California is a great place to live, but sometimes you just miss those southern blues! Funny since he is Irish. Maybe, all my roots calling out to me when I hear him! Love his outlook on social issues, too. His parents must be proud! Sorry this is so long, first time making a comment. Wish my favorites, "Somewhere in the Woods" and "Arsonist's Lullaby were included in attic sessions.

I haven't heard music that moved me like this, in such a long time. He is a lyrical genius!

Bloody hell, this is so good. Smoky, sexy, lush. Keep them coming, darling.

Everytime somebody else covers Hozier's songs I'm like "Nope" It just doesn't sound right to me. 😭

Why was this song not used for Sons of Anarchy it would have literally been the perfect theme song

Those upward slides and downward with ponticello are freaking boss. Keep being awesome, Hozier!!

His voice sounds like how molasses tastes

What surprises me is that he could write this song someone Who looks like him knows this life. Wow!

His voice does more than entice me.

This may be the most under-rated song/raw recording of the 21st century.

I usually hate pop/top 40 artists, but this song convinced me that I sometimes need to get my head out of my ass lmao. He's got a lot of depth/substance and this song is really frigging good.

"Don’t let me in with no intention to keep me, Jesus Christ, don’t be kind to me..."

Happy Birthday to all Hozier fans on his Birthday! Thank you Jesus Christ! We've needed him for a loooonnng time.

I love when he says “don’t you hear me howlen”, he makes his guitar howl

i love how his music combines blues and folk music

This earth angel is too divine for our messy world

3:41 aah my heart melts every time

There's one part where both the Strings and his voice echo each other and it fills a quiet space in my heart when I hear it.

ive just been listening to this guys songs over n over, its the only reason i go on utube now

No need to come back...I'd never let you leave...

THIS IS SO GREAT AND EVERYTHING IS SO GREAT BECAUSE THIS SONG IS SO GREAT AND THIS PERFORMANCE IS SO GREAT AND HE'S SO GREAT I CAN'T DEAL WITH IT THERE'S TOO MUCH I CANNOT HANDLE THIS I'M DEAD

I haven't found one song from this guy that wasn't great and I've listened to a lot

Oh. My. God. This song really does something to me.

If only I could see his hands all the time, I can't learn this song because of this, Its too hard without filming his hands all the time :/ So depressing...

This is my favorite. Seductive, sultry and mysterious

His voice gives me chills everytime..

One of my favorite songs ever existed. Hits a whole bunch of raw nerves. A guitar here is also painfully good.

i've watched this song over 200 times in the past 4 days

I could listen to you all day till the end of my days, and probably will... Your music is the kind of music that fills the soul, you are real, and your band comes together so nicely. My only issue is i want more! Thank you for refusing to conform, you are true to music!

During this period to quarantine, this song is both my salvation and my damnation.

This is so fucking good, take note generic hipster bands

the amelie poster is sending me

This song makes me grin like an idiot. I love the dark, ironic sense of humor, Funny stuff.

I am sorry for myself for being a 27 years old who fell in love with a famous musician,it's a shame! and it's hard to hide!

I was lucky enough to see him and be front and center a couple of months ago when he played in Tempe, Az. Every concert clip I've seen of him just showed him standing there, playing his guitar but now he's f'n ROCKING OUT and I could feel the music in my bones (and a few other places, too). He just keeps getting better and better. Missed hearing this song and Sedated but LOVED the new songs. Movement is just incredible

Sorta prefer this over the album version. Gives me goosebumps.

“Every broken heart has screamed at one time or another: Why can't you see who I truly am?” .I will for sure make this song, the song of this year, and next and next again.

After Cobain comes Hozier

Are you releasing a "Live Session" album? These particular recordings here are just fantastic!!

Hozier is unconditionally allowed in my home

oh my. oh good gracious. this is a dangerous song. "it can't be unlearned/i've known the warmth of your doorway." oh when are you coming to my city and just. how. close. can i buy my ticket to the stage?

*it's too early for me to be feeling like this*

how in fucks fuck does he project his voice so well......

REAL Music!

His voice is like a tang of a morning cigarette that follows a night of rough really poetic sex. He is truly a master piece.

The sound of his voice gives me goose bumps the pain in his music is amazing and he doesn't just let us no he makes us feel it ... only 2 artis on this planet who can make me cry this man and Santna's

I have a new artist to obsess about yea, fucking awesome song

This song ! Just changed my life wtffff

Beautiful voice. It's amazing how anyone can commit to music after going to a deep vulnerable place where only a few can truly understand and appreciate.

The 'howling' part at the end is fantastic!

That moment when the live session is better that the studio one

I am addicted to this song, it's a masterpiece. The cello's sound is so sensual, sexy... Amazing art! Chapeau bas to Hozier and musicians.

welp I just got pregnant lmfao

This song... I can't stop playing it

Gosh his voice...

so in love with this song

Love this always will!

Love it.

Probably my favorite song by him. Such a talented artist!

that "howling" part is... orgasmic, transcendent, out of this world.

this song is so ugh 💕❤️

My uterus just skipped a beat 😩🔥

so good!!!

God this is so much better than the album version

Can't stop playing this song it's amazing .... Love it x

you should never know how easy you are to need

So good.

I love him so much

Actually a modern classic.