In The Woods Somewhere
Hozier · Hozier [Deluxe Version] [2014]
My head was warm,
My skin was soaked.
I called your name 'til the fever broke.
When I awoke
The moon still hung.
The night so black that the darkness hummed.
I raised myself.
My legs were weak.
I prayed my mind be good to me.
An awful noise
Filled the air.
I heard a scream
In the woods somewhere.
A woman's voice!
I quickly ran
Into the trees with empty hands.
A fox it was,
He shook afraid.
I spoke no words,
No sound he made.
His bone exposed,
His hind was lame.
I raised a stone to end his pain.
What caused the wound?
How large the teeth?
I sure knew eyes were watching me.
The creature lunged.
I turned and ran
To save a life I didn't have.
Deer in the chase
There as I flew
Forgot all prayers of joining you.
I clutched my life
And wished it kept.
My dearest love
I'm not done yet.
How many years
I know I'll bear
I found something in the woods somewhere.
My skin was soaked.
I called your name 'til the fever broke.
When I awoke
The moon still hung.
The night so black that the darkness hummed.
I raised myself.
My legs were weak.
I prayed my mind be good to me.
An awful noise
Filled the air.
I heard a scream
In the woods somewhere.
A woman's voice!
I quickly ran
Into the trees with empty hands.
A fox it was,
He shook afraid.
I spoke no words,
No sound he made.
His bone exposed,
His hind was lame.
I raised a stone to end his pain.
What caused the wound?
How large the teeth?
I sure knew eyes were watching me.
The creature lunged.
I turned and ran
To save a life I didn't have.
Deer in the chase
There as I flew
Forgot all prayers of joining you.
I clutched my life
And wished it kept.
My dearest love
I'm not done yet.
How many years
I know I'll bear
I found something in the woods somewhere.
In The Woods Somewhere
Hozier's 'In The Woods Somewhere' stands as a haunting centerpiece on his 2014 debut album, blending folk and rock with a distinctively spiritual atmosphere. The track features Hozier's signature baritone vocals, layered with acoustic guitar and atmospheric textures that evoke a sense of introspection and melancholy. Released alongside hits like 'Take Me To Church,' the song reflects the artist's early exploration of themes regarding faith, nature, and the human condition. Its inclusion in the deluxe edition highlights its enduring appeal within the album's cohesive narrative, cementing Hozier's reputation as a songwriter capable of weaving personal emotion into broader, universal imagery.