Hozier - Lay Me Down (Sam Smith cover in the Live Lounge)

Hozier covers Sam Smith's Lay Me Down in the Live Lounge for BBC Radio 1
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[@HBShanks16]

Ironic that Hozier made a depressing song sound fun and light. Usually, Hozier's music has me rethink both my life decisions and who actually loves me.

[@arewehuman8514]

more like iconic

[@eden1083]

Golden Sekona Passionate. I wouldn't say fun.

[@Clarity444]

🤣

[@emmythorn]

That's just how he be lmao.

[@wesleyslf]

very ironic kkkk

[@stempy09]

He changed the song up so much I can't even remember the words😂😂😂

[@mimiko339]

Yeah I can't sing it the normal way anymore

[@цветок-ш7п]

Ian SAME LOLLL

[@samanthawoodcock8135]

Ian I was literally just thinking that. I can’t keep up!

[@BtsN44]

I was just wondering what the hell I was listening to aswell 😂scrambling with the lyrics

[@ambm240]

God if Amy Winehouse was alive and these two did a cover it would be the best thing ever.

[@CaseyLooove]

Maleeha G you’ve got me crying

[@thomaskerrigan4544]

Oh yes 😍

[@ale5929]

Casey Loove everything alright?

[@lestrange3961]

Oh Amy! ❤️

[@JoshBWeaver]

That would have been perfect but since it can't happen maybe Adele could sub for Amy.

[@Aquatackgirl]

He takes happy songs and makes them sad, then he takes a sad song and makes it happy and upbeat lol

[@vampiredetective]

+Time Traveling Spokesperson nice meme

[@jillesoom3305]

+jacques crouton jeez man give him a break

[@vampiredetective]

stopmotion kiddos nice meme

[@jillesoom3305]

jacques crouton lol that was a expressive troll though :)

[@bwahahahahahahahahahahahah8374]

+jacques crouton chill fam.

[@Adriana1295]

Sam Smith: mourning for your loved one, waiting for the moment you can meet them again Hozier: On your way to win back your ex in a fun and flirty way

[@divyabhanot9876]

And with crazy Dance moves 🤣

[@caylimreevaisaacs3365]

I wanna like but you have 420 of those and I don't want to ruin that so whoooop! Great comment!

[@oneof134]

this is THE BEST comment i¨ve seen

[@dudaderbli]

This is how every cover should be. It's the same song, but not the same song. It's not really Sam Smith, not really Hozier, but something in between, with a touch os something else (in this case, clear Motown vibe). Awesome.

[@teixeirapedro6960]

+Eduardo Derbli Great comment, this is the kind of appreciation everybody should talk about. This is the goal, i think every singer/band who does a cover gives something of their own to place the performance between something like Hozier did and the original itself.

[@SoundwaveSurfing]

+Teixeira Pedro Great comment complimenting Eduardo on his great comment. People should encourage people who are encouraging people. So keep on being you man! P.S. This cover is fantastic.

[@SGuy715]

+shawtnsean Yo, awesome job on leaving that great comment for Teixeira on his excellent job of complimentingly commenting to Eduardo for a great comment. I think it's great to encourage those who are trying to encourage and motivate others to encourage others. P.S. Great observation, everyone should be able to identify this as a fantastic cover. P.P.S. This cover rocks!

[@SoundwaveSurfing]

+SGuy715 complimentception

[@particularlytrue]

+Eduardo Derbli Motown winssss, the Motown vibe wins!! :)

[@user-yy9yw7bv1n]

I want to listen Hozier for the rest of my life

[@dawnkahl8284]

me too.

[@shj5223]

Lolita you are totally with me

[@shinywhitegengar3847]

666 likes

[@eimyrodriguez6749]

Same here

[@wesleyslf]

two kkkk

[@benedictpayot]

There was an invisible shuriken at 0:14. Good thing he dodged it though, haha.

[@chloemason6204]

amazing

[@DjDodds]

what is a shuriken

[@brainsizedpea3751]

+Benedict Payot this made my day

[@BrettBaker]

+Danny Dodds bfy.tw/56sE

[@Retracedskyline]

bahahaa

[@jamesreintar3412]

I’ve realised, when Hozier sings a cover, he turns in around in each way, “do I wanna know” a punk/rock ish song, and he slowed it down and was heartwarming compared to the upbeat on your feet feeling arctic monkeys is known for, and here sam smiths slow and heartbreaking song and what does he do, crank up the gain, sings loudly and adds a thumping drum beat, god hes great

[@kaitlynzuniga]

THOSE HIGH NOTES RIPPED OUT MY HEART, THREW IT ON THE FLOOR, AND STOMPED ON IT

[@inapixelbloom]

When you got that Valerie vibe.

[@Alina-jy7jx]

OH HEY YOU'RE RIGHT OMG

[@Babab.studio]

I wanna hear 'man in the mirror by MJ' cover by him!

[@julielgn9936]

YES YES AND YES! DEFINITELY!

[@har_6774]

+jl lg Yes!

[@wanyekest5766]

OH HELL YES!

[@cb7pwn]

Hozier is a legend , his covers are probably the best out there , no matter who the original signer is, he makes it better

[@kinvoya]

Agreed...and when you can top Van Morrison, that's saying something.

[@KristenZianourry2015]

cb7pwn signer?

[@kennethbuluran2348]

@@KristenZianourry2015 That's common sense. You really have to point it out? Lmao

[@KristenZianourry2015]

@@kennethbuluran2348 idk if you've noticed yet or not but common sense isn't so common

[@kennethbuluran2348]

@@KristenZianourry2015 Stupid

[@ivanyperez6318]

This is the true definition of a cover

[@schnideroltin7065]

Ivany Perez Every cover by him is the definition of cover

[@rabikashrestha8484]

Sorry to say Sam its no more your song now!

[@МаринаТрайгель-м4с]

I want him to sing every single one of my favourite songs

[@JocksAREbrown]

Me too me too haha what he does when he covers a song is nothing but raw talent!! He really knows how to make it his own!! Listen to Hozier doing No Problem covering Ariana Grandes song. What he did with it was amazing!

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

That Jackson 5 style though.

[@steffichacon]

totaaaaaal

[@yusuf8938]

Motown*

[@MrBetolugano]

totalyyy

[@JocksAREbrown]

I have never heard another artist do better cover of other people's songs than HOZIER! The man is just pure talent!

[@sherlockistka16]

JocksAREbrown 2017 Jeff Buckley, Hozier has a similiar vibe as he.

[@PolochAngriff]

I can't help but thinking this was first try. Everyone walked into the room, Hozier is like, "I heard this wonderful song on the radio, Lay Me Down by Sam Smith, this morning, we should try that." Then they all nod and pick up and instrument and just absolutely kill it first try and exit the room.

[@sharonluke2198]

this is sounds like a totally different songs but hella awesome

[@Ironbanana777]

Hozier has such a unique badass sound by far my favorite artist of all time

[@may-collins188]

That's what I call a cover ! Not just the exact reproduction of the song, there's an actual interpretation : Love it !!

[@jollyhatt]

Yes I do, I believe That one day I will be, where I was Right there, right next to you And it's hard, the days just seem so dark The moon, and the stars, are nothing without you Your touch, your skin, where do I begin? No words can explain, the way i’m missing you Deny this emptiness, this hole that i’m inside These tears, they tell their own story You told me not to cry when you were gone But the feeling’s overwhelming, it's much too strong Can I lay by your side, next to you, you And make sure you’re alright I’ll take care of you, And I don’t want to be here if I can’t be with you tonight I’m reaching out to you Can you hear my call This hurt that I’ve been through I’m missing you, missing you like crazy Can I lay by your side, next to you, to you And make sure you’re alright I’ll take care of you, And I don’t want to be here if I can’t be with you tonight Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side Lay me down tonight Lay me by your side Can I lay by your side, next to you, you

[@Mia-iq2zz]

He slays at all of his covers. Sweet mother of god. Talent.

[@lauraannharrell4043]

I've been on a serious Hozier bender for like a month now :). The little hip swing he does at like 2:32 gives me life.

[@melsimpson3330]

Laura Ann Harrell 😂 this made me laugh because I'm the same! I've fallen down the rabbit hole all over again recently and now absolutely cannot stop watching all things Hozier on repeat. Today was actually thinking WTF is wrong with me

[@cubictony]

0:14 **I move away from the mic to breath in

[@chloemason6204]

or, as someone else commented, dodge an invisible shuriken

[@Renimize]

+CubicTonyXXIX lel dat chocolate rain reference

[@tigressofdarkness]

this made my day.

[@Lionhearted626]

He does every kind of love song. He’s got you bopping in love. He’s got you crying in love. He’s got you revering in love. He’s got you praying in love. He’s got you dying in love.

[@jesst.u.720]

I absolutely expected him to turn this song into something even more sad and sepulchral, but WOW this was so upbeat and dare I say... funky? Hozier you multitalented beast.

[@KevinGonzalez-tm5ji]

Yes, I do, I believe That one day I will be Where I was right there Right next to you And it's hard The days just seem so dark The moon and the stars Are nothing without you Your touch, your skin Where do I begin? No words can explain The way I'm missing you Deny this emptiness This hole that I'm inside These tears They tell their own story Told me not to cry when you were gone But the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong Can I lay by your side? Next to you, you And make sure you're alright I'll take care of you I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight I'm reaching out to you Can you hear my call? This hurt that I've been through I'm missing you, missing you like crazy [This verse is only in the album version:] You told me not to cry when you were gone But the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong Can I lay by your side? Next to you, you And make sure you're alright I'll take care of you I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight Lay me down tonight Lay me by your side Lay me down tonight Lay me by your side Can I lay by your side? Next to you You

[@KevinGonzalez-tm5ji]

Ny

[@ItsSoleia]

Almost didn't recognize the song. Love what he did with it. Both versions are great and they are really unique in their own ways.

[@GermaeAnne]

I can't stop smiling.

[@janalexuskho9277]

Welp, this is how I sing the song now.

[@Renimize]

+Jan Alexus Kho i feel youuu xD i got this better than the original xD

[@khanyimodiba2454]

Me too!!

[@hebebeb]

I'm obsessed with this song. I forgot about it for a while but then I heard the real version and was reminded of how much I love Hozier's version!

[@breaux-ken]

This almost has a Spin Doctors Two Princes vibe. Good shit Hozier, I like him even more now based on how much I love this song

[@kellybrewer7420]

SPIN DOCTORS!!!! Holy blast from the '90's Batman!! 😂😂😂👏👏👏

[@supermamgu3948]

+Karmorin thank you, thank you. its been bugging me for months!!!!!!! think I can hear a little Robert Palmer in there too!

[@atiwich1999]

Holy shit that bass

[@supermamgu3948]

That'll be Alex on his 5 string ... he is a a phenomenal musician

[@dalenna_]

I love how they actually changed it up instead of just doing another acoustic version. Definitely wasn't expecting it...definitely living for it 🙌

[@sawsan7K]

can we just appreciate the woman's voice in the background love it

[@sunglassjunkie23]

Honestly one of the best covers ever done. This one and his version of “Sweet Thing” are on my top favorite songs to play list. Such a gifted talent! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🔥🔥🔥

[@jims4826]

He hit that chorus and I actually shouted "Whoo!"

[@dianab4215]

I'm so in love with ths cover

[@EnoughRandomosity]

okay it took me a while but as soon as the chorus hit, I saw how awesome this cover was. love the vibe.

[@desireehartmann9274]

i really can't stop singing the song.... listen to it about a 100 times!! 😍

[@joeldeakin2003]

Desiree Hartmann so did i and unfortunately got bored of it. But now I love it again

[@maritadriaanse8458]

0:34 until 0:37 is the most adorable thing i have ever seen

[@gidgetwifelife]

I am 4 years late to this awesomeness! 😭

[@Mim0oz]

what a cute-cute man he is, lovely voice, I could listen all day long

[@ticijana2112]

I think he just founded a new religion

[@nithinjacob7455]

this guy with James bay, George Ezra and ed sheeran!!!! I would die to listen to that!!!!! shouldn't forget Sam smith!!

[@eimyrodriguez6749]

Nithin Jacob You just mentioned all my favorite singers in just one comment.... well and Shawn Mendes but, where have yo been all my life?

[@ivaputica5250]

THIS IS EVERYTHING I WANT TO SEE THIS COLLAABBB!!! You just mentioned my all time favourites! Along with Tom Odell and INXS but hey those four would be amazing together!

[@rayray2528]

Wow they are all my favorites

[@nathanbricks7837]

Generic white boy squad!

[@zman7117]

Backup singers are on point! Hozier was good too haha!

[@Forest_Haze42]

Can we just take a second to appreciate how well he handled his guitar strap falling off at 1:55?

[@beeswing51]

I love his little dance moves. Looks like everyone’s having such fun here.

[@explicitlyme7497]

When Hozier covers songs they have a new identity

[@angeluribe7841]

I'm only waiting for Sam Smith do a "Take me to church" cover

[@e-linamarie]

HOW?? it was such a somber song before but he pumped it up into this. everyone in the live lounge usually just does plain covers but he fully remakes the song in a better form.

[@Qwertymck49]

he completely changed the feel of the song, and it's amazing! crazy how just changing the tempo can have such an effect

[@ctothep]

Don’t know what I expected but this easily beats anything I could’ve imagined

[@miqueenw-p4421]

I don't even listen to a lot of the originals as often anymore because of covers like this ..... I just love this Artist so much

[@icandoitall8789]

THIS is what talent sounds like 🙌

[@chimdi]

Such a funky version!!

[@greene.apples]

I love the way he says “your touch” 0:27

[@VictoriaRodriguez-gd3oo]

so much emotion in that raw splendid voice

[@marreishaaakyland9067]

Best Cover Ever .😍

[@sweety990122]

He's a genius

[@paigemclachlan2189]

His little dance is so cute 😭😭

[@sydneyhall8244]

IS HE WEARING A GRYFFINDOR SHIRT

[@chrizeldabernil8323]

I think the tee and the long sleeved shirt might not be actually his. They're very ill fitting. Though with his proportions he might have just found it difficult to have clothes that actually fit him prior to fame and stylists.

[@matttborn]

Hozier is everything, we know this, but how bout the lady on Bass? That is so killer

[@Pluto-vn8tw]

That’s exactly what im thinking! Who is that!!!?

[@infinitelysuffering]

Mia Fitzgerald

[@DanielGrosso96]

such a good live lounge

[@iaeaxis]

Ooohh I almost did not recognize this was THAT lay me down song. Sooo good!

[@ginayoung130]

That hip twist at 2:30!! Cant ever just watch it once 😍

[@galefaust6641]

that fucking wiggle/groove at 2:30 this man cracks me up

[@nateeverett7315]

i like the way hozier changed the song, real talent, and a great song choice. both sam smith and hozier are great and extremely talented

[@lukemillevoi6681]

This is my favorite KZbin video of all time

[@46laurali]

this guy is awesome.i think I love all his music.super talented.

[@purpledragon565]

Hilarious when he nearly drops his guitar at 1:55 and Alex just laughs at him, but he saved it tho. Nice!

[@brandonbuchner1771]

Somewhere Bono is crying in a corner.

[@brendabrown7864]

Hozier can sing anything love him, he has a old soul he’s so talented. Thank you for sharing this awesome video and God Bless 🙏🏽🖤🌹🖤

[@maryamnaseer478]

What an incredibly... *_sublime_* man. That is _the_ word to describe him. Sublime.

[@Brandon-vm7ud]

This is one of those songs you wish you could go back and listen to for the first time over and over. Hozier...talent at its finest.

[@ansellguadalupe3247]

I could listen to him all day and wouldn't get sick of it. Yep, Hozier is the best.

[@frogwithawizardhat]

lost his guitar strap at 1:54 and kept going 😂 i love him

[@flaviaromano9834]

THIS VERSION OF HOZIER CHANGES COMPLETLY THIS SONG ! HOZIER INVENTS A NEW DRESS with colours of life ,so the song meets at once the fresh and free HOZIER's style ! Bravo !

[@user-of8fe5fh2q]

this is the 100000000 time i've seen this video

[@thessalonicafahrawilliams8705]

Emily Brook same

[@ags8066]

This is a beautiful cover .....well done Hozier just a gergous man and that vioce briliant. 🎸🎶💙

[@anggreniyenip]

Hozier❤❤ your voices make my day☀☀

[@lightbulb6513]

Heard this 4 years ago, still listening now.

[@genevievemonk1108]

this is the definition of "take a sad song and make it better"

[@nath6152]

I'm mind blown This is a masterpiece Hozier is a legend, a pure one

[@sharpielol]

Don’t mind me... just back here for the 1000 time 😂❤️

[@miel8729]

i can't get over how adorable and bouncy he is in this

[@kylie8576]

At 0:30 he got into the music and did a little dance 🥺🤍

[@JL-zo1wd]

i love it when artists give other artists' songs a completely different vibe. so cool

[@markslur]

Legendary that what he is.

[@kalumbusoneka6220]

He just threw some life into this song, absolutely love it😍😍!!

[@charlyncruz3857]

doesn't matter how he covers a song, it always turns out great

[@doraberkes215]

i live for the Live Lounge covers - its so authentic, with real instruments and insane talent

[@mdot6021]

I swear this version could easily be number 1 in the charts. Awesome, Hozier!

[@marionhenriquet294]

FANTASTIC HOZIER

[@JelloXmaster]

0:15 I move away from the mic to breathe xD

[@Amandavaulyta]

0:14 the cutest ever

[@emeliewilliams1302]

this is honestly my favourite song. not lay me down, but this specific vision

[@xiomaravictoria1922]

I actually don't like the original version, but Hozier's version is goals♥

[@johncloud8639]

can't believed you don't like lay me down 😂

[@xiomaravictoria1922]

It's because Sam Smith, I really don't like his voice :)

[@zman7117]

+Colin Lockey You don't like Sam Smith's voice? Can you even appreciate his talent? Watch him sing this song live on SNL. Sorry, but your comment is almost as bad as saying "I don't like puppies, pizza, sunshine, etc."

[@373816hannah]

Jack Carlos Woah woah woah chill there. Everybody can have their own preferences. Everbody can not like things, even puppies, pizza, sunshine, let alone a song

[@zman7117]

hannah ao ... So sick of that argument. At some point there has to be a general consensus. If 7 billion people agree that pizza or Sam Smith is awesome, it should be considered awesome. Just because 1 moron doesn't agree doesn't mean we can't generally say that pizza is awesome. Fine you don't like Sam Smith. Good for you. The rest of the world doesn't care.

[@kiannathaneal2244]

I would buy this