You know you've found a brilliant musician when the live version is better than the album version.

I love his lower range...but when he hits that high note? Chills everywhere!

i’ve been sweating over this for five years

I have come to the conclusion that he is a siren

I may be shallow but I think he is as physically beautiful as his voice is.

This is what a chorus of angels sound like.

I love Hozier fans. They're so nice. They don't argue about every single little thing. I hate reading the UKposts 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

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.

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.

No one's gonna comment on the natural reverb of that room? #eargasm

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.

He is an underrated guitarist. Incredible talent to play and sing like that.

I feel like I'm being seduced... this video is killing me. I'm obsessed with this man. amazing *cries*

If him and Adele did a collaboration, it would shatter worlds.

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.

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.

You know what feels good? That fekin' voice, that's what feels good.

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.

INSANE those crystal clear high notes. The walls of the pub have been blessed.

Feels good, garlic feels good!

How does he project his falsetto so strongly? He blows my mind, can't wait to hear more music from this guy.

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

This man is a goddamn siren and I refuse to believe otherwise.

That falsetto tho

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 😍😍😍😍

Here is someone who deserves every ounce of fame he gets. Just perfect.

i died when he started howling!! You don't know what that shit does to women, Hozier!!

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!

Hozier is the sexiest thing my eyes and ears have ever encountered. god damm

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

imagine him performing at your wedding though

the way his voice fills the room is magical

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.

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!

His range is unfathomable; so frickin incredible!!

I have been listening to "Take me to church" on the radio for a few weeks now. And I instantly liked it. So today I decided to look up Hozier on the webs of internet. I must say that I am sad. I'm sad I didn't find his music sooner. As of right now I have listened to all his music that I can find. And I am now a huge fan. His music is soulful, graceful, poignant, and thought provoking. This song alone should make one want to get in car and drive across the desert into the night.

"It's the god that heroin prays to"

@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.

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.

This has become my unofficial anthem of the introverts.

Best vocalist, lyricist and performer there is right now. I'm just so in awe of him.

what can I say... he took me not only to church but to heaven too...

I would totally be this man's groupie. No lie.

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!

Legendary Soul.. This kind of sound doesnt come around every year let alone every decade..

Holy crap, what a voice. I'm in actual awe.

Man. I missed this guy for 8 years apparently. I’m so glad it was recommended to me.

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 feel like I'm in a trance when I listen to his music. He is pure magic.

Guitar solo at 4:48 is great. Then he adds the foot taps to make it even better🎸👏!

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 can't get enough of these insightful songs. Who else feels like moving to Ireland now?

[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

I FEEL the BLUES coming through the screen!

This folky blue soul sound makes my eyes roll into the back of my head but in a good way please

When you think music is going down... just amazing, thank you.

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! ;)

Beautiful as always Hozier. Thank you for being here.

hes so fucking good ! i fucking cant get enough of all of him ! im melting ! shit

i think i might just die if i ever get to see him perform live.

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!

be patient Hozier.. you will be dominating the industry soon. you have such a strong fan base growing so quickly!

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 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.

i was not ready for that falsetto, omg I love him

I'm so addicted to Hozier. His blues voice, so dark and soul . His lyrics and music. He is amazing.

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!!!

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.

That foot slap is out of this world!

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

1:03 that stare impregnated me

His voice is just ✨majestic✨

I'm thinking I'll never get tired of listening to this version. So clearn and pure.

God he has the smoothest, sexiest voice I've ever heard in my life. His range is incredible.

At least he gets a moment to feel human. Glad we were of service.

His voice can cure cancer.

His voice is just a dream. I could listen to his music all day.

what an incredible voice this guy has.

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

WHY HAVE I ONLY JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS DUDE?! Truly killer stuff… his range, picking style, flow… everything is just lovely

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'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"

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

So underrated. Seriously, I can`t find a bad song by Hozier! Keep up the good work.

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

When he hit those high notes.... _floored._

chose the perfect setting for that song... acoustics are perfect for how raw it is. guy has amazing talent

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.

Damn. Damn! Every one of his songs is so good. Then this. Just astounding. What an amazing talent.

The acoustics are so gorgeous I want to cry

Such a nice guy too. I fw the fact he stays after shows to meet fans. Excellent.

Apparently I am a year behind having discovered Hozier's beautiful existence and the true works of art that are his voice and his guitar. I'm 23, and a lot of people my age like mainstream pop/rock/people who sound good on the radio and absolutely horrific when performing live. I'm a fan of the era (yes, before my time, unfortunately) before advanced audio editing equipment and autotuning, a time where if you wanted to be a musician you had better have a damn good natural singing voice. That being sad, I cannot describe how happy I am tonight to have found Hozier and his music. Jeff Buckley was my all-time favorite singer, one of those rare souls whose live performances, whose powerful voice just wrenched your heart right out of you in a way that makes their album dull in comparison. Hozier reminds me of Buckley so much in that manner. Wow. Wow. Wow.

This guy is my hero,really,Love this soul brother.He elates my soul..

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.

his voice is so soothing. i absolutely love his music.

he is the...definition of perfect

That song just kicks my ass every time I hear it! I'm on a search for every live version I can find…

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!

when you realize that the voice, chorus, bass, lead guitar, rhythm guitar are all been played by just one guy... that is talent.