Work Song
Hozier · Hozier [Deluxe Version] [2014]
Is that the kinda way to face the burning heat?
I just think about my baby
I'm so full of love I could barely eat
There's nothing sweeter than my baby
I never want once from the cherry tree
Cause my baby's sweet as can be
She give me toothaches just from kissin me
[Chorus:]
When, my, time comes around
Lay me gently in the cold dark earth
No grave can hold my body down
I'll crawl home to her
That's when my baby found me
I was three days on a drunken sin
I woke with her walls around me
Nothin in her room but an empty crib
And I was burnin up a fever
I didn't care much how long I lived
But I swear I thought I dreamed her
She never asked me once about the wrong I did
[Chorus 2x]
My baby never fret none
About what my hands and my body done
If the Lord don't forgive me
I'd still have my baby and my babe would have me
When I was kissing on my baby
And she put her love down soft and sweet
In the lowland plot I was free
Heaven and hell were words to me
[Chorus 2x]
Work Song
Work Song stands as a standout track from Hozier's 2014 self-titled debut album, showcasing the Irish singer-songwriter's ability to blend soulful vocals with intricate folk-rock arrangements. While the record is often defined by its massive global hit, this recording offers a deeper exploration of the album's thematic richness. The song features a driving rhythm and layered instrumentation that distinguishes it within the broader catalogue, highlighting Hozier's command of blues and gospel influences. As part of a critically acclaimed body of work that established his signature sound, the track demonstrates his skill in crafting emotionally resonant music that balances introspection with energetic performance. It remains a significant piece of his early discography, reflecting the artistic maturity that defined his initial release.