Arsonist's Lullaby

Hozier · Hozier [Deluxe Version] [2014]

[humming]

When I was a child, I heard voices...

Some would sing and some would scream

You soon find you have few choices..

I learned the voices died with me

When I was a child I'd sit for hours

Staring into open flames

Something in it - had a power,

Could barely tear my eyes away

All you have is your fire...

And the place you need to reach -

Don't you ever, tame your demons

But always keep them on a leash

[humming]

When I was 16 my senses fooled me

Thought gasoline was on my clothes

I knew that something would always rule me...

I knew this sin was mine alone

All you have is your fire

And the place you need to reach

Don't you ever, tame your demons -

Always keep them on a leash

When I was a man I thought it ended

Well I knew loves perfect ache

But my peace has always depended

On all the ashes in my way

All you have is your fire,

And the place you need to reach

Don't you ever, tame your demons,

Always keep them on a leash...

Arsonist's Lullaby

Hozier's "Arsonist's Lullaby" stands as a haunting centerpiece on his 2014 debut album, blending folk and rock with a brooding, poetic atmosphere. The track explores themes of infidelity and emotional turmoil, utilizing a slow-burning rhythm and Hozier's distinctive, soulful vocal delivery to create an intimate yet dramatic listening experience. As a defining moment from his early discography, the song exemplifies the artist's ability to weave personal narrative with universal themes of love and loss. Its inclusion on the deluxe edition highlights its enduring significance within his catalog, serving as a bridge between his acoustic roots and the polished production that would characterize his later work.