To Be Alone
Hozier · Hozier [Deluxe Version] [2014]
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 [x3]
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 makes
But I don't know what else that I would give
Than 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
It feels good, girl, it feels good [x3]
To be alone with you
To Be Alone
Hozier's 'To Be Alone' stands as a poignant centerpiece on his 2014 self-titled album, blending soulful vocals with a driving, gospel-tinged rhythm. The track explores themes of solitude and spiritual longing, characteristic of the artist's early work which fuses indie folk with blues and R&B influences. Released alongside hits like 'Take Me to Church,' the song reflects the era's shift toward more introspective, spiritually charged pop-rock. Its acoustic-driven instrumentation and Hozier's distinctive baritone voice create an atmosphere of quiet intensity, resonating with listeners seeking depth in contemporary music. The recording captures the raw emotional core of the debut album, establishing Hozier as a significant voice in modern alternative rock.