Dark and Emotional, Since its about the Vocalist’s Sister who passed away a Couple years ago, this song was “His way” of Moving on from the situation and Immortalizing her on this song.

Dark and Emotional, Since its about the Vocalist’s Sister who passed away a Couple years ago, this song was “His way” of Moving on from the situation and Immortalizing her on this song.

May she Rest in Peace.

May she Rest in Peace.

“It’s about my sister who passed away a couple years ago. When I go through tough things in life I like to put it into a song, once I do I feel like it’s out there and I vented it and I can move on from it. That was my way of moving on from that whole situation. Not just that,...

“It’s about my sister who passed away a couple years ago. When I go through tough things in life I like to put it into a song, once I do I feel like it’s out there and I vented it and I can move on from it. That was my way of moving on from that whole situation. Not just that, even though she’s gone she’s like immortalized in a song now and I feel like I’ve done my duty for her.” - Spencer Sotelo

Kuhio804 is close about the song meaning - it is about the Broadway neighborhood John grew up in and the local bars that use to be there (a lot weaker than it use to be) he makes reference to the how locals would sit and drink their problems away, next generation follows what the old man did- talks about the cowboy (was an actual bar in buffalo in his neighborhood) known for local bands - sad he doesn’t mention more - sheeben, Bronx zoo, and shadracks- those places rocked back in the day. The neighborhood has changed a lot from...

Kuhio804 is close about the song meaning - it is about the Broadway neighborhood John grew up in and the local bars that use to be there (a lot weaker than it use to be) he makes reference to the how locals would sit and drink their problems away, next generation follows what the old man did- talks about the cowboy (was an actual bar in buffalo in his neighborhood) known for local bands - sad he doesn’t mention more - sheeben, Bronx zoo, and shadracks- those places rocked back in the day. The neighborhood has changed a lot from a polish community to deep poverty and crime, mixed immigrant and black neighborhood now. This is what John is saying in the song about how it has changed. (From Buffalo - Go Bills !)

Many are using the video to interpret, don't as a video has a producer and their use of the lyrics...

Many are using the video to interpret, don't as a video has a producer and their use of the lyrics...

I looked into it (an austin texas interview with Hozier) and saw I was spot on with the following and Prior to seeing the music video...

I looked into it (an austin texas interview with Hozier) and saw I was spot on with the following and Prior to seeing the music video...

My first thought when I heard the rawness and the way it flowed meant one thing and only one thing, a beautiful union of two people, yes f-ing but so much more. Just pure love and passion and giving yourself and that moment when you climax she is .... your church. But not to...

My first thought when I heard the rawness and the way it flowed meant one thing and only one thing, a beautiful union of two people, yes f-ing but so much more. Just pure love and passion and giving yourself and that moment when you climax she is .... your church. But not to just a significant other, this is his goddess, his queen, his true love and hopefully a soulmate.

As for the video....I highly doubt he is gay. The song is about a perfect moment with the right person, and Hozier loves gospel music but disagrees with constraints of the church. It was a slight undertone that the video based it on but the meaning doesnt change. I must admit I don't like seeing guys kiss even though I have been in Bisexual situations in my youth, but because of the song all i saw was love.

This is one of the best artist I have heard in a long long time. His talent isn't one thing specific, its the passion, lyrics and temperament and flow... it is how we all can relate to it. Listen to "work song".. and you will know his other side, regret. Passion and truth and I respect him for admitting a argument gone awry. His other song I think Eden is about her being crazy..

All of his lyrics are about a dysfunctional love.... A woman he adores but everything has gone astray.