First Time Ever Hearing Hozier "Take Me To Church" Reaction| Asia and BJ

[@hihoktf]

He's talking to his persecutors. His sins sharpen their knives. He refers to them being on their high horse. He's sarcastically telling them he'll worship at the shrine of their lies where they preach love, but behave with hate.

[@RedHeart1]

God words are never hateful..but indeed love! God bless!

[@hihoktf]

@@RedHeart1 I agree!

[@AzaleaLala]

@@RedHeart1 Yes, people have twisted the word of God through the centuries.

[@modifidious7171]

@@RedHeart1 God is hate and Christianity is a death cult.

[@element4element4]

@@AzaleaLala Amazing how everybody got gods words wrong for 2000 years, but now we finally got it now.

[@SparkimusPrime]

They were burying their love because they have to keep it a secret. When he sees it missing, it’s because their secret was found out. 😞

[@kev7161]

Yeah, I never really understood what was looked up in that box. I always assumed it was love letters, intimate pictures, that sort of thing.

[@polio123able]

@@kev7161 its gayness . they tried to break the box but they couldn't like they tried to beat the gay out of him but they couldn't no matter how hard they tried.

[@Kristine49erfan82]

Thank you! That was the only part I didn't understand.

[@danagiffin5492]

I love this song. Interpretation is personal so no one is wrong. I was told he wrote this song because of the persecution of gays by the church in Russia.

[@kd8199]

True, except Hozier has publicly stated many times what the song is about.

[@shainaowens9884]

I don’t why u like it’s talking bout sin

[@theConquerersMama]

The video is about the persecution of gays in Russia but the song was about the experience in Ireland with the Roman Catholic church there. Hate doesn't know borders.

[@chriswhamilton]

Song has nothing to do with the persecution of homosexuals in Russia. It was a topic on the news at the time the song was released so they made the video about that.

[@RK-zf1jm]

No its not an onterpretation it is about the murder and torture of gay men and women in russia infact many are deported to chechyna (where there are now laws as the law is dictacted by the special police) no one knows for sure but there are alot of reports of rape of lesbians and the beating to death of gay men. Even though there is a mismatch in the lyrics as at the start of the song he says she twice when refering to his lover. Given English is not this guys native tongue could be a genuine mistake

[@Jay-xz5ng]

Homophobia is a creation of religious interpretations. Black, white, gay, straight, disabled, religious, non believer........who cares. We are all humans who have the divine right to chose our own life and live it, without the fear of persecution. Gay people all over the world are beaten, targeted and even killed daily......all for what? This reaction video is awesome......I'm so glad it's 2 black individuals doing it......minority to minority. Your faces show so much truth and honesty. Bless you both!

[@pauljs.438]

Wrong

[@IsabelleHAwesomegirl]

No​@@pauljs.438

[@devenrudder4110]

I always get concerned when straight people react to this video because I never know what they're going to say or how they'll react. I've watched you both for a long time so I was hopeful. Thank you for being an ally. Our murders often go unnoticed.

[@Comrade_mommy]

I get the same way. I’ve noticed some pretty bad reactions. Especially with cishead dudes, they can sometimes have this visceral reaction of revulsion that they can’t hide. It’s a reflection of the bigotry that still infects the world. It’s like how whte supremacy is still so interwoven into the fabric of our country that a lot of ppl who don’t think they’re rcist actually carry implicit biases. It’s the same with LGBTQ+ ppl. A lot of ppl think they’re cool with ppl being gay but recoil when faced with any hint of gay sexuality.

[@KingOfThe850]

Facts🙏

[@kittdekat1]

It was a message to Russia at their treatment of gays. I think Hozier was brave in going with this! 😊

[@lucan_nn]

same

[@epicgaymer3574]

Believe it or not, the video is more than just a group of people killing gay people, a while ago Russia mad anti gay laws and there’s a group of people who agree with it, aka the people in the vid. Killing the gay people for it being illegal

[@conniehonsinger2643]

In 2013, Hozier was a struggling musician, often seen in Dublin-area open mic nights. During this period, he penned "Take Me to Church" at his parents' home in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland, and recorded a rough demo in their attic with a programmed backing track.[2] He wrote the song after a bad breakup,[3] as he later remarked that "the vocals were recorded in my attic at 2 o'clock in the morning. So it's a real homemade job."[4] It took him three months to write the song; only two musicians feature on the track: Hozier and drummer Fiachra Kinder.[5] The demo caught the attention of independent label Rubyworks, which paired him with producer Rob Kirwan. The song was overdubbed with live instrumentation, but the original demo vocals remained because Kirwan found them "powerful" enough to remain.[2] Lyrically, "Take Me to Church" is a metaphor, with the protagonist comparing his lover to religion. The song grew out of Hozier's frustration with the Catholic Church which, as somebody raised in the Protestant Quaker faith, he saw as dominating the social and political outlook of the Irish state.[6] "Growing up, I always saw the hypocrisy of the Catholic Church", Hozier said in an interview with Rolling Stone. "The history speaks for itself and I grew incredibly frustrated and angry. I essentially just put that into my words."[2] In an interview with The Irish Times, Hozier stated that he "found the experience of falling in love or being in love was a death, a death of everything ... you kind of watch yourself die in a wonderful way, and you experience for the briefest moment-if you see yourself for a moment through their eyes-everything you believed about yourself gone."[7] The song contains sexual undertones; Hozier elaborated that "an act of sex is one of the most human things ..but an organization like the church, say, through its doctrine, would undermine humanity by successfully teaching shame about sexual orientation ... the song is about asserting yourself and reclaiming your humanity through an act of love.[8] "Take Me to Church" draws inspiration from author Christopher Hitchens and paraphrases the poet Fulke Greville's verse "Created sick, commanded to be sound".[9][10][11] The song's title was often misinterpreted by Christian pop listeners, with the message critiquing the Catholic Church lost in translation. In June 2019, Hozier explained that the intention behind "Take Me to Church" was to "write something that, that was a kind of celebration of sexuality." Hozier admitted that people took the title at "face value" and "were very upset when they found out that" it was not a song about "actually about being taken to church." The song explores the topic of "shame regarding sexuality," particularly the societal or religious "aversion to homosexuality."[citation needed]

[@caseyfutral6128]

2 years later and this mostly over looked comment is still the only one that mattered.

[@philculp]

The sorrow in Asia eyes. This is the reaction i love. True and honest.

[@davidmontgomery9194]

Asia has a beautiful soul... you can see it in so many of her reactions. Easy to see why this video has shocked her. Big peace hugs xo

[@emmett-amber5456]

That's why I left religion and took the good (true understanding of love for one another) from them ALL to became more spiritual. We still live in a society where, due to religious beliefs, you can turn away someone who is anything but "straight". Even medically. This song helped me to start breaking ties with the lies I was fed about "love". You're to love your neighbor but I wasn't allowed to bring home anyone (even bringing someone "different" in the southern baptist churches I was raised in) but a white male. My ex husband told me I was a disgusting human being for not being straight". I cried like a baby the first few times I saw the video. I couldn't live it and had to break free. This hatred is still taught, especially in the deep south. You guys gained more respect from me. Not that you didn't have it already...it's just appreciated to see someone like BJ and not once was he appalled by their love in the video. We need more of those messages getting out. You guys are awesome.

[@emmett-amber5456]

@anonymous burrito 😂😂😂 I hope you have a great rest of your week. 🧡

[@isukatgemz2166]

I only follow the bible and the rules of god. God never wanted for people to kill/beat other people. God hates sin not the sinner and the problem is that religion and the corruption of people switched up his words for money and power. The bible is the real truth don’t listen to anyone except god because he did warn us there will be false prophets.

[@charobarnes2215]

I imagined it was their love letters… pictures… mementos. That guy saw it and got a mob and went to the one guys house. He saw they’re sacred spot dug up and went to his house.

[@whistfull11]

The panic on Asia's face almost 3 minutes in. It's such an intense song and video. It brings out real emotions.

[@AzaleaLala]

This video always makes me cry. The comments here said it all so much better than I could. Thank you for reacting to this. Peace and love.

[@victoriataylor6741]

Asia, you said it perfectly. We need to love each other. Love is love...is love.

[@mindteaz7432]

Watching Asia absorbing what the video was depicting was giving me life!

[@AkelaTalamasca]

This video did more in a few minutes what whole other movies tackling the same subject couldn't do. Horrifying and heartbreaking.

[@jasonblam7218]

Y’all are dancing around it, but the video is about Christian condemnation of homosexuality and the hypocrisy shown from anti-gay ‘Christians’ through hate from religious zealots that is unfortunately very real. Also, the word ‘faggot’ comes from hundreds of years ago when they used burn gays alive. And sadly in some countries today, still do. Hence the end of the video. Super deep.

[@koki84ji7]

It's almost like they know but they ain't brave to call out the bullshit

[@kev7161]

While at the same time they have priests diddling altar boys and the Catholic church knows it and has tried to cover it up over the years.

[@nicholasunderwood1032]

@@kev7161 Catholics are not Christians, an important distinction

[@linabelinaa]

@@nicholasunderwood1032 catholicism is a branch of christianity. all catholics are christian but not all christians are catholic. obviously priesthood is a catholic thing though. Hozier is Irish too and said he was sick of Catholicism hypocrisy.

[@IceMetalPunk]

@@nicholasunderwood1032 Yes, they are. Any religion that worships Jesus as the One True Messiah of the One True God Yaweh is a Christian. (Inb4: I'm not Christian, I was using the terms "One True" in reference to their beliefs, not my own.) Catholics are a denomination of Christianity, just like Protestants, Eastern Orthodox, etc. are.

[@hellkatkitty]

i cried through this whole thing, even though i've seen it many times. the topic, the voice, the real hate that exists in the world...whew

[@nicholasunderwood1032]

And he hates the ONE thing that is true love....Christ Jesus

[@hellkatkitty]

@@nicholasunderwood1032 what? He who?

[@BodyandHealthFL]

Music is an instrument of Love

[@mikmaqwoman]

The buried box was THEIR secret of loving each other. The thugs discovered their secret.

[@knightngail1]

I've watched a couple reactors do this song and video and I must say y'all have won me completely over with your reaction. You reacted thoughtfully and maturely. Here's to you 🥂

[@erinhafer228]

Exactly the same thought I had! I’ve seen so many reactors recoil when the men kiss and it really moved me that they saw the love instead of their genders.

[@nicholasunderwood1032]

@@erinhafer228 gross

[@jacqueline4514]

Beautiful song, and this video is heartbreaking. I love how deep you went into analyzing this song; you are so in tune with the message. You are my favorites, really.

[@marikapuolakka9955]

Asia is so beautiful. And i love ur reactions. Greetings from Finland.

[@Whitewolf1827]

To me love is love, you dont have to accept ppls way of living but you got to respect them enough to know its their own choice to make. In other words i wasnt put on this earth so that people can dictate my life, i was born to live my life the best way i can.

[@kev7161]

And sometimes it's not really a choice. One doesn't choose to be gay, it's just the way it is. Choosing a partner of the same sex is a choice, but the fact that a person is attracted to the same sex is not.

[@Whitewolf1827]

kev7161 i dont view it that way since i know and its proven ppl are born gay straight bi or any other sexuality though some choose their sexuality i dont believe its choices that most people make its just the way they are.

[@AzaleaLala]

Being gay is not a choice. It's just part of being human. We all love differently.

[@kev7161]

@anonymous burrito No, it's really not. If you are straight, did you choose to be or are you just . . . straight? I mean, did you sit up nights in your adolescence trying to decide if you liked boys or girls? Did you experiment with both sexes first, just to make sure? Did you find yourself attracted to the same sex, but tamped down those feelings so you could be with someone of the opposite sex? Did you decide to be straight because, if being gay you realized that the road is much bumpier along the way? If you answered "no" to all these, then you didn't make a choice, you just lived your life the way you were made.

[@SparkimusPrime]

Love this song so much. His voice is amazing 🖤 This video makes me cry every time though.

[@deejayturtle]

Great song.

[@itachileesan]

me too.

[@KittySofttpaws]

Ha gheyyyyy

[@kdkay4039]

He sang this in a subway. It was BEAUTIFUL! I’d hunt it down and watch it!

[@Maddie-tu6ls]

Yes! It’s amazing

[@IceMetalPunk]

You know... it took may way longer than I'd like to admit to realize you meant a subway station, and not a Subway sandwich shop 😂

[@kylefam9356]

@@IceMetalPunk ur funny bro😂😂

[@twinkiequeen8946]

Honestly this touched my soul... Asia choking up a few times once she understood what the song was about and especially with the video just being a hard watch in general had me tearing up. However how both of you were sympathetic and understanding really means a lot to me being a part of that community. So thank you!

[@misswendyjane4992]

I think the box was a symbol of their love for each other (also the fact they're gay) and so they put chains around it and buried it hoping to keep it secret.

[@carebear1143]

There’s a video of him singing this in the subway tunnels in NYC. It’s fucking fantastic.

[@go234ko96ts5]

Andrew has a great voice and he followed the music of Van Morrison and Billie Holiday. He was born in Ireland and this song was a big hit there and in 2013 was also a hit the the United States The song was nominated for the Grammy award for song of the year. Usually people who are prejudice have low self esteem and have problems even liking themselves.

[@matthewwalters1175]

The song is about the church condemning homosexuality.

[@deejayturtle]

Love this song and vid. Asia you are so right. When I dated my first black girl in the late 90s my home town still frowned on inner racial relationships. Wouldnt change a thing if I could go back though.

[@SparkimusPrime]

Love is love is love 🖤🖤🖤

[@zippo_muk9254]

I faced the same racism from my ex-girls hood. They hated me for being white. Racism is a two way street. Even thought we’re not together anymore, I’m glad she’s away from those hateful people.

[@Perceptionreflection]

I'm mixed Hispanic and my mom did everything she could to get me to deny it, including telling me looking white meant I wasn't allowed to ever claim it. Hate is alive and well even when it wears loving faces. The shrine of lies indeed.

[@vickystanley8853]

Andrew "Hozier" Byrne (his full name) said he wrote this song, not only about gayness, but about the harshness of the Catholic church in Ireland toward all kinds of unsanctioned relationships. The Catholic church doesn't condone any violence toward the "guilty," though. Btw, Hozier is Irish.

[@Yankeerose9973]

It's actually Andrew Byrne-Hozier. Byrne is his mother's maiden name.

[@Irish780]

5:57 ​@Yankeerose9973 other way around he is a Byrne from wucklow Byrne Is they most popular name in co wicklow

[@stephaniemccarthy1676]

Amen Asia. Church is love and community. Come as you are. All are welcome.

[@christinaify]

I love honest reactions like this. It was surprising to see the two men kiss cause it's not something we see nor expect in Western Media. But the moment you see the "mob" move against them, you immediately know what is right. One is shocking, one is evil.

[@marywildrick6101]

Hes talking about religion and love and others judging you for simply being who you are and the unjustice of it all ! Love this

[@kattb.1476]

About 5 years ago my Grandson played this song for me as he was driving me to Church..💖 I Gave him Zeppelin .

[@matthews4961]

I've noticed that you guys have a spiritual side. You guys also seem very kind. I think I enjoy listening to your reaction comments more than the music you're reacting to. Would you consider reacting to, "Never Fail (live) Kingly + Lloyd Nicks." I think you would enjoy it.

[@newgrl]

The buried can represents their love. Because they are gay in a non-accepting country, they have to keep it secret, so they bury it. It was exposed (unburied) and burned by the mob.

[@debbierazavi2699]

Love is in the eye of the beholder✨

[@andreacollins3204]

I’m southern Irish and love this artist and song so much

[@theNOVEMBERman1116]

This is a great song i've had it on a playlist since i've heard it dope reaction

[@sarahfilion4280]

This one and Nina cried power video from hozier both bring out the tears ❤❤

[@melissatopham4018]

I cry every time I watch this

[@MrJonah30]

He's Irish form Co. Wicklow there songs are powerful ❤️❤️❤️

[@sirjohnmara]

That voice is a POWERHOUSE! Nice reaction that shows that you understand the song.

[@delisamcfarland7985]

Great song, and by the way U2 are a beautiful couple keep doing what you’re doing❤️

[@theConquerersMama]

Thank you BJ. It was refreshing to see you get it first. Lynching is evil.

[@jamesfv1]

I’ve seen this so many times. I married a woman and it failed miserably but as queer woman; my fellow rainbow friends, making sure people get that it is still stigmatised. This breaks my heart but this song hits me so hard. I break down every time watching the video, still crying now. 💜

[@tedfrench4454]

Worth listening to and I would most please to hear your comments: Australian Icon John Farnham " Your the Voice " and the Hollies " The Air that I Breathe "

[@lucaluc5177]

i think this song is one of my favourites, so it's nice to see other people enjoying it too! from what i understand (and from what hozier has said about it), the song and the video, whilst overlapping, are separate. the song is in reference to some of his experiences with the church growing up in ireland, and the discrimination against queer people, with the church being "she" and the partner/lover being "you" (to clarify, he is not gay, the person in the song presumably is). that being said of course, the song is really open, so tbh it's up to interpretation, and everyone will see it differently. the video is specifically about persecution in russia, and i think the story is fairly obvious. it made me cry when i first watched it - it's powerful stuff!

[@balchana3365]

Asia I love your disliking of a certain scene in this video. You’re the best.

[@CN33449]

Props to you both for being so open and appreciating the content of the video. Very true what you both said. As an older woman l grappled with this idea of being told love can be wrong, especially by god and society. It can be hard to live with. The song is haunting and beautiful. It's perfection everytime l hear it❤️

[@WolfStarbuck]

Yes. We do need to love one another. Thank you.

[@sarahanderson8635]

This song is about the church's condemnation of sexuality in general. You can interpret any song however it feels to you and you are never going to be wrong as music is so personal. I just wanted to give you what I learned the song was originally about.

[@kd8199]

I give great deference to what Hozier says the song is about. My initial interpretation pretty much has aligned with what he has to say about his lyrics.

[@sarahanderson8635]

@@kd8199 I do as well and have always interpreted the song the way he intended. I do have songs that mean something different to me than others, or as originally intended, so I always give grace with music interpretation.

[@nicholasunderwood1032]

I pray that God will move in your heart and change your thoughts to those that are pure and in line with Gods will

[@sarahanderson8635]

@@nicholasunderwood1032 and I hope that you learn to love every person, even if you disagree with their life choices. Love is beautiful and pure and it is not your place, or Gods, to dictate what that looks like as long as there is no harm being done.

[@tekohawihongi5050]

Purity is subjective and god is merely a human construct rather than divine revelation. The nazis prayed to Jesus with broken hearts and contrite spirits firmly believing they were pure. Be very weary of gods that press people to find a purpose in perfecting others to align to their faith and belief

[@gaylemitchell5881]

I know he's the original singer ,but MORGAN JAMES kills this, Post Modern Jukebox

[@asherdash12]

I just commented same above because I hadn't seen your comment. Yes, she does a fantastic version

[@lucan_nn]

3:00 LMAOO I USED TO SING THIS SONG ON SMULE TOO

[@jeannetterodriguez8944]

My lover's got humor She's the giggle at a funeral Knows everybody's disapproval I should've worshiped her sooner If the Heavens ever did speak She's the last true mouthpiece Every Sunday's getting more bleak A fresh poison each week "We were born sick", you heard them say it My church offers no absolutes She tells me, "Worship in the bedroom" The only Heaven I'll be sent to Is when I'm alone with you I was born sick, but I love it Command me to be well A-, Amen, Amen, Amen Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life If I'm a pagan of the good times My lover's the sunlight To keep the Goddess on my side She demands a sacrifice Drain the whole sea Get something shiny Something meaty for the main course That's a fine looking high horse What you got in the stable? We've a lot of starving faithful That looks tasty That looks plenty This is hungry work Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins so you can sharpen your knife Offer me my deathless death Good God, let me give you my life Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins so you can sharpen your knife Offer me my deathless death Good God, let me give you my life No masters or kings when the ritual begins There is no sweeter innocence than our gentle sin In the madness and soil of that sad earthly scene Only then I am human Only then I am clean Oh, oh, Amen, Amen, Amen Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life

[@nicholasunderwood1032]

gross

[@jeannetterodriguez8944]

@@nicholasunderwood1032 you are a racist and personally I do not give a Fk how you feel.

[@robryan2875]

Love thy neighbour as thy love thyself, dont physically harm anyone ever❤ ✌

[@iwasframedformyparentscrim9519]

Another awesome reaction! You broke it down right. When you really love somebody you reveal yourself to them. Your real self. And that can be good but it can also be bad. Because those feelings can be weaponized against you when and if s**t goes wrong in the relationship.

[@tenzinphuntsok8267]

“ no master or king, when the ritual begins “ Your answers is all here ☝️

[@BenT_bbx]

I heard this song 100s of times before I saw the video, I related it to drinking.

[@misseddetail]

You should definitely react to more hozier, and specially his newer stuff if you haven’t heard it yet. I would recommend Jackboot Jump, Be, Nina Cried Power, and Foreigner’s God (this one isn’t really new but it’s excellent).

[@justinspears8419]

The boxer simon and garfunkel.

[@karmannghiaman1041]

Asia singing along when she has her headphones on would be a very different experience to anyone hearing me singing along that's for sure!

[@breh7661]

Can you guys please react to Selena Quintanilla’s disco medley live from the houstonastrodome it’s really good Selena was the famous singer from the 90s.

[@angelastcyr1781]

Best live performance ever!!

[@surlechapeau]

Asia & BJ, time for you to hear the '5th Beatle'. Billy Preston played piano on 3 studio songs of the Beatles. You'll love Billy's "Outa-Space", "Will It Go Round In Circles", "Space Race" and "Nothing From Nothing". He gets credit for playing on the Beatles "Get Back", but also played on "I Want You (She’s So Heavy)" and "Something".

[@davis267]

this is a beautiful reaction to a beautiful song, truly 💜

[@luvliigirl]

I love you both so much. Give love get love .

[@shanemeduri3067]

First time watching. You guys are so grown and humble. I do not know you guys but I will subscribe. Nice people!

[@MyName-sk8wl]

My interpretation of what is in the box is his heart, notice how at 2:01 the guy burning the box knows that someone is watching? So he then tries to lock away his heart and bury it to be safe, but it is too late, they got caught, at the end at 8:20 the guy trying to break the chain to open the box symbolizes them trying to get him to admit to his “wrong doing” but regardless they throw it into the fire

[@halloweenfanaticstx911]

I've already always loved this song,watched ur reaction when y'all first posted it but watching today was kinda fun looking back on y'all end of last year or beginning this year.And I never watched the video.Great reaction again watching now today.

[@marywildrick6101]

Its about any and every "sin" we all commit daily . Everyone judges without seeing the sins they commit themselves but want to condemn others

[@elizabethseals2001]

He was burying their secret.

[@leminstudios]

From a native Dallasite who loves you guys!!! Y’all need to check out the cover of this song by Post Modern Jukebox featuring Morgan James it’s a masterpiece!

[@zippo_muk9254]

*Please react to Hozier - Arsonists Lullaby and Hozier - Talk.* Also another small artist is “Stealth - Judgement Day (sofar London live)” you’ll love these songs!

[@zanethind]

One of my all time favourite song's ever

[@raine7814]

Hozier work song and like real people do are some other really good songs by him. To be alone is also really audibly pleasing but the other two songs I listed above have more depth imo.

[@markbaker3013]

Thank you for sharing this with me

[@jadefire2817]

Great reaction ! Hope this finds you guys having a great holiday season! Thanks for what you do! ♥

[@wonderlandian8465]

I always enjoy your guys reactions! You are good people

[@zanethind]

This is one of the most powerful song's out there

[@erichermes3205]

Great video. Would love to see you react to Hozier Work Song. It’s one of the best songs they did in my opinion.

[@captainKbobkeeshan]

Asia's reaction is one of the more appropriate reactions I've seen. When confronted with visions of violence and evil, I would think most normal people would be outraged. Asia saying "I can't", shows her dislike for this act. I've seen other reactions where they may be upset but don't say how it's wrong.

[@dixonmeza2588]

Love the song and love you guys reaction ❤

[@jgg59]

Hozier Is one of the most amazing songwriters and singers Ireland has ever turned out. He’s a LGBTQ ally a beautiful soul we need more allies like him. The song is referencing is the Government and church sanctioned violence against the lgbtq community that was going on in Russia and still is going on in Russia to this day in many of the former Socialist republics. This address religious lead homophobia around the world

[@vincecantu2828]

Hi, new fan of y'all. I'd like to see your reaction to Danny Carey drum cam to the song Pneuma. It's from a live Tool concert in Boston. If you appreciate highly technical polyrhythmic drumming, you're going to love it

[@clarakam3858]

I LOVE " Movement by Hozier" please listen to " Movement" it s AMAZING! AMAZING!❤❤👍🇷🇴

[@M4ttNet]

It's interesting that you point out that church is supposed to be your safe space. The lyrics spell out Hozier's meaning pretty profoundly here "Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife" The song is about religion (specifically Christianity and I know him being Irish even more specifically Catholicism) and religious people judging others and how they are supposed to love or not. Basically he thinks religion should get out of telling people how they should love or not. It's really impactful when you read the lyrics and how true it can be. "I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife." The hypocrisy in a lot of religions of getting people to confess so they can judge them. Especially for something as natural as sexual preference. " "We were born sick", you heard them say it " It hits hard.

[@janabraam7963]

The box represents his secrets.

[@jc.sanctuary]

Emotional crying...never saw the video before

[@eugenenicolaas6881]

Thank You!

[@nwj03a]

Love is love, you can love anyone you want (aside from kids, not cool). My wife happens to be a white woman, but as long as they made me happy, my family wouldn’t have cared ethnicity or gender. My absolute best friend is Asian, godfather to my son, my family sees him as family. Bigotry is straight up bulls*.

[@maltinabubbelina1758]

Luv u Asia 🤗

[@danielkarlsson258]

You should watch him singing live in the subway.

[@lanzinator4734]

thanks for the thoughtful reaction y'all!

[@plutohades79]

This guy trying to get the message but also just completely vibing to the music itself hahaha

[@JoseDavidRomeroGil-p2q]

A real princess explaining how the human being must to be

[@RitaBowen1]

Kinda like Matthew Shepard try Melissa etheridge's scarecrow

[@kd8199]

And “Pulse”

[@RitaBowen1]

@@kd8199 yes

[@4toetroll]

"Love is blind" is the biggest quote on this whole video.

[@DRlNKTHEKOOLAID]

Amazing song

[@catherineburkehomes]

Hate is rarely about who you are, it’s what you are. His sins he offers in church, where there is no absolution for him, as society sharpens their knives. This song is devastating and takes my breath away. The ugly side of church, often it is used as justification to inflict hurt on others. Deathless death is love, when you’re truly in love, the single you dies, and you’re intertwined in love. This song is so deep, it touches every single bit of pain in my soul

[@Daniyvet1264]

You guys should watch the video where he sings this song in the subway 😍