Hozier - Take Me To Church (Acoustic/ Amazing version on Norwegian Radio Show

Performed on 15th December on the radioshow "Morgenklubben med Loven & Co"

[@Goaheadandstaymad21332]

You can hear in his voice that this song has a deep meaning to him. It's where all the power comes out and makes him sound amazing.

[@rhondawebber]

SirWolfTheII True story. I love his soul.

[@rhondawebber]

Awesome guy.

[@GianMarcoTavazzani]

I fully share your sensitive feeling: something like that can't be composed just to make happy the marketing of the 'majors'!!!

[@renatosilva6843]

Take Me to Church Hozier LETRAS My lover's got humour She's the giggle at a funeral Knows everybody's disapproval I should've worshipped her sooner If the Heavens ever did speak She is 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 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 To 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 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 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 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

[@evaljungberg9701]

SirWolfTheII å

[@RERKVISION]

No autotune is the best tune.... amazing...

[@hecticbeatzz5628]

He's using some of it and reverb.

[@needart3904]

He plays it 2 tones below from the cd track, but it's so smooth.

[@ashimotoakai9599]

Not necessarilly autotune is fine... disguising autotune purposely is a nono... if it makes a song easier and make singer's job easier then go for it

[@JoseMiguelBenga]

@@ashimotoakai9599 why

[@ashimotoakai9599]

wdym y?

[@brandonortiz2161]

Literally I want to kiss his voice

[@MenschUnterwegs1234]

Brandon Ortiz That's what you have formulated so beautifully❣️😊

[@User-zl9tu]

Him? :D

[@mehmetaltinoz8451]

But I think he likes kissing microphones :) You can try though.

[@keremh.]

@@mehmetaltinoz8451 I wanna be his mic

[@6SecondSilence]

Stop being gay.

[@breannatyler4114]

I don't understand how I haven't gotten tired of his voice or even this song! Every time I listen to this there is always one more thing that makes this song so magnificently beautiful. Plus I love this cover of him singing it!

[@denicecarlagordon3040]

Is Simply beautiful and Unique 🖤

[@petralennert2030]

Breanna Tyler true !

[@BahamaWynters]

Breanna. Tyler I do not think it is called a cover when the writer of the song is singing his song.

[@goingtosleeprn]

This song has always been one of my favorites since the first year!

[@liveyourdream6579]

@@manuprata8256 эхэзз Зз

[@linss626]

the only sin here is the filter constantly going between normal and black&white

[@Baho804]

🇹🇷

[@Searching4Solace]

and not showing the guitar for a whole chorus, not even once.

[@nins7457]

pelin şahin - Yea thought I turned color blind there for a second. Lol 😂

[@Sophia_isburiedalive]

I'm dead 😂😂😂😂💀

[@thenorwegian76]

agreed

[@camilagomes9636]

He is so shy when he stops singing.

[@SuperLifestream]

cause music is an escape. its a place you can go to and and forget everything for a moment

[@katherinesmith1740]

Bloody beautiful. I love his songs anyway, but his acoustic versions are sublime - Every nuance of his voice is so clear on this rendition

[@sangeetarsoubans]

totally agree

[@MT-mg4gp]

Exceptional in every way, he is a phenomenon, orvart and talent incredible

[@fynworld]

He is playing in tuned down here (to sing lower and worry less), that might be why it sounds pretty different, and better

[@tanmay3745]

This song is nearly impossible to sing at the recorded note. Trust me I’ve tried. Throat hurts like a bitch.

[@MateusOliveira-hr1wp]

@@tanmay3745 Have u seen Ed Sheeran's cover? If I'm not mistaking, he sings in the original key. Maybe the theory in the comment above yours is right and Hozier didn't record it that high

[@jonhandel8159]

@@tanmay3745 agreed. I struggle to sing the studio version, but take it down half a step and I do it pretty well.

[@gamingmedley6619]

@@MateusOliveira-hr1wp Sheeran's voice is also naturally higher than Hozier's. I'm pretty sure Ed's a tenor, while Hozier's a baritone if I'm not mistaken. Most album recordings are made in an environment where artists are recording one song or so a day, allowing them to push their upper ranges without having to worry very much. Also, studios will often tune up an artist's voice in post. In almost every live recording I've seen, Hozier sings the songs at least a halftone to a full tone lower than the album recording. Pretty sure it's so he can save his voice while touring. It's also probably his natural vocal range more so than what's on the album.

[@mariussielcken]

@@tanmay3745 that 'offer me that deathless death' line is so complex. 2:12 the trick is to soften the first low notes and FLOW through the notes. If you practice like this, your melody may sound a bit off the first few times, but keeping practicing. If your throat hurts, that's not right. Relax.

[@axcellent26]

Such a brilliant artist. I love that he's not gay yet an advocate of gender equality. I've so much respect and admiration for this young man.

[@Symposeum]

I agree but also I think you're referring to him advocating for LGBT rights, which isn't gender equality technically.

[@loganoutlaw5252]

trans isnt a gender. Male or female. x or y .

[@gabidois]

@Logan you do realize biologically born males have both x and y chromosomes, right?

[@Vynx_xz]

@@gabidois its not chromosomes that he's referring to, its the symbol for male or female gender..

[@sofiamorehead418]

Nagato Uzamaki um, i don't think there are x and y symbols for males and females. there are symbols, yes, but they aren't x and y. x and y refer to chromosomes in the discussion of sex.

[@amberlockwood1201]

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 is 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 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 To 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 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 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 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

[@christinecarroll5218]

But I did read up on history any one under 18 please do not read this comment. He was a glue sniffer something I have never done

[@racheltouchet4569]

Was

[@KidCity1985]

Thank you!

[@user-px3uo6dy4t]

Thanks 😊

[@adilongangnao5469]

Could you please mention the chords too... thanks 😊

[@giingerella]

i fell in love with him at the moment he start singing

[@louisemay3078]

Skye Cruz me too. I went OUT and bought a new stereo and the cd! I love all his tunes on the cd!

[@christinewinters3405]

This song is so deep yet people are saying its so not cool cause of the homosexuality. Please stop and hear the lyrics! This song semds shivers up my spine. Beautiful song and oh what a handsome man!

[@helenokeeffe1823]

People who think it's "not cool cause of the homosexuality" are seriously NOT cool

[@sirbathory3393]

I thinkthe song isn't just about homossexuality, I have a theory that this song like "Work Song" are about death, like, his "muse" is a personification of death or something like jdgshagdad

[@willjo8962]

@@sirbathory3393 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqbHiGWmoLV5f7c if you really want to know what the song is about

[@Sevren_]

Helen O'Keeffe how is this song about gay about

[@midnightsparkle3276]

Zachary Hale Comstock It's about how the Catholic church condemns homosexuality. "I'll tell you my sin so you can sharpen your knife", "no innocence like our gentle sin". It all makes sense once you listen closely

[@CyrusP.]

I've been listening to this song for 2 years and it's still my favorite

[@op_1982]

Me tooooooooooooo

[@phucanhduongtuong]

i listened it two days ago, and 2018 it still my favorite

[@ginny2k]

Same here!

[@kajackablacka1221]

I died when I saw ur p.pic😂😂😂

[@DanielJoseMP]

Demon got him

[@djbillybopdjbillybop2817]

2020 Still watching and Playing.

[@bgmaa444]

This is the best version in my eyes. You can really hear his voice here. It’s so clean and beautiful. I LOVE that he can’t reach that high note (deathless) and his voice cracks. It’s so vulnerable and frágil. It’s so real. Just him and his guitar. It touches your heart and makes you cry.

[@joneshawallace]

I love the way he sounds.......I've never loved a voice soo much 😍

[@joneshawallace]

Diamond Arlert haha!! I cannot get enough of him. He is amazing in every way possible. I love that man 😙😘😍

[@joneshawallace]

Diamond Arlert oh yeah, me too. I didn't know he was coming to my area and when I found out it was sold out. Original price was 37 dollars or something and I was like how did I miss that. So I waited and resale tickets came available...... I ended up paying $140 for one ticket. But hey he is worth every cent! ☺

[@joneshawallace]

Oh i scraped change from everywhere. & I haven't gone yet. It's March 12th the last show before his birthday. Maybe I should get him a present 😊

[@hanyym.a2398]

He is very amazing but u should seriously check out the band Kaleo, the singer has a voice like no other!

[@herenomore3167]

The worst thing about this song is that it ends. I can never get bored of it.

[@echo9236]

I mean... On a computer or laptop you can put it on loop and it never ends-

[@herenomore3167]

@@echo9236 Technically, that is true, but that's not what I mean. What I mean is, I wish the song went on for longer, like more lyrics and all.. you get me?

[@rudyardkipling1905]

This ain’t even my style of music, but good music is good music. This is why people first pick up an instrument and hold it in their hands. It’s a masterpiece.

[@makyeebon]

True gifted artist. And not just this song, all of his work has a spiritual quality. Love it.

[@margaretmolloy257]

John M.such a magical ✨ beautiful voice..you just said it all perfectly 🥰 💞

[@justinperez977]

This is a song you hear when you’re younger and get tired of, then revisit as an adult and think “god, I’ve felt this.” Brilliant song.

[@allangow4746]

In my teens I followed Dylan ,The Stones, Bowie ,Dire Straights etc., etc. There have great artists from then till now, however I didn't think I would see a singer/ songwriter of this calibre in the 21st century. Hozier is the real deal, a truly remarkable talent.

[@ajlinaleksandrade7004]

LOVE IS LOVE ! Love always wins... The only religion we had to have. Love is the answer for peace. Amen.

[@nalvim_]

Ajlin Aleksandra De YEAH :)

[@dilara2864]

+Amin ( İslamic) I'm muslim and I believe love is wins

[@ipek6218]

@@dilara2864 oooo Türk :)

[@keylavalverde4291]

Is not about any religion wtf..

[@stockholmalskare6539]

@@ipek6218 ooo Türk vol2 wkskdkkw

[@adiemissworld]

Is voice is like a Dark Angel, coming in so softly, like silk, to take you away. Take me to that place.

[@WheelsMissing]

The proof that this is a great song is the fact it's still freaking amazing when played simply on a guitar.

[@monicahope3615]

He has such a rich, round, warm, tone. And when he pushes that power comes out from his soul. Extraordinary.

[@roselle3652]

I still wish he would've been more mainstream, his debut album alone deserves a grammy

[@minymonkey44]

Hozier can like..... get it

[@JenniferMikeFernandes95zen]

That ‘deathless’ is perfection 😭❤️

[@nu_lin_blin]

Вот что мне в нем нравится - он поёт вживую не хуже, чем на записи, даже лучше в чем-то. От русскоговорящего - лайк ❤️

[@Fly-CINEMA]

всё американское от лукавого. не смотри иностранщину, будь патриотом

[@mooncow984]

@@Fly-CINEMA smd

[@tallisv8600]

Он прекрасен, и все его песни с глубоким смыслом и метаформами. Очень классный исполнитель 😍

[@Antoine-du5qo]

@@Fly-CINEMA он ирландец...

[@Fly-CINEMA]

Antoine, а ну тогда хорошо. Ирландское можно смотреть)

[@madisondameron142]

I love suttle voice cracks when artists sing. It makes it sound so real and raw. Its just different

[@malibumut]

This song listening with head phones on is almost like the best thing ever.... X

[@chillwithme7023]

this is the type of song that will make you nostalgic

[@denicecarlagordon3040]

I Love this song version so much because is only him, his voice and his Guitar without heavy noises in the background is only him:) 🎸

[@sammi4982]

Seriously, it took me most of this song to notice this was accoustic and one singer. AWESOME RECORDING SKILLS :)

[@mariannecharlton6939]

Something about the song and him that I can't get out of my head. He is amazing and the song is like magic, So true.......

[@500millionyenindebt3]

I don't mind the ads. I don't mind the buffer. But when the ads buffer, I suffer.

[@doves.9231]

TheReal SamBonghanoy i love your comment 😀

[@sofiagrover636]

If ur trying to be a poet, it's never gonna happen kid

[@oOohamooodyoOo1]

Sofia Loves Potatoes 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kaninum5131]

don't lie, we all mind the buffering

[@jackdaknife]

Get better internet then

[@j3wpb]

I have never seen so much done with so little. It's just him and the most basic chord pattern and it's still so moving.

[@pablohernandez8401]

Amazing song! I can't stop listening it. :)

[@lukasbagan1647]

Love this song, the emotion in it

[@kafashiontv]

I just never get enough of him singing this song. I love it

[@marion78330]

Love this song so much !

[@LovePippin]

I just want someone who talks about me like Hozier sings about his lovers.

[@janette499]

Glorious as always 🙌 that voice takes me places

[@denicecarlagordon3040]

We need more songs like this one.

[@denicecarlagordon3040]

MARAVILLOSO ! Singer, so powerful voice :)

[@waynejames4451]

Love it ....and him...he's so damn good.

[@Lucy-iw1xf]

I love this song! 💖

[@misssummertime4937]

His voice warms my heart. ❤

[@paulanixon3935]

I love ALL people and love has NO preference!!! Love this song and hate the prejudice in this world we live in lets all be happy and in love!!!!

[@ohwow9559]

well said!!

[@pluma1111]

This somehow resonates so much with the pain I felt through the years I was struggling to believe in god and hold onto a faith that was crumbly since I was about 9. Accepting myself as an atheist in my early 20's was both, a very painful arrival and also, a relief.

[@agnesgyebnar3271]

I love HOZIER! Love song, thank you!

[@kenniejjie]

I'm obsessed with this song 💖

[@Utterback07]

That was one of the purest vocals!! Thank you for sharing that natural gift because it is refreshing and amazing!!

[@maryelle1447]

OMG, such an anthem.....means so much to me to hear another human feeling what I feel. Thank you, thank you!

[@nelly_max]

All amazing! His voice, his face, his hair, his song! 🙏 amen aaaaamen

[@Kisha_can]

Man, I love this guys voice so much. It penetrates my soul!😍

[@Mrs_Small]

Still gives me chills…

[@roseelizabeth8911]

The best lyrics ever written; every line has a meaning. I love this song

[@colleeniek6829]

Really Great! Beautiful voice and guitar!

[@manescapes2]

This song and this delivery touches me deeply. Bravo!

[@khaoulacb7931]

FLAWLESS, so genuine.

[@denicecarlagordon3040]

Some songs touch our hearts in a very special ways, specially when the singers speak the truth words in their song's :)

[@beckybell1380]

So great! I love acoustic. So powerful and raw.

[@cjm7764]

Words so true in our times. Great song.

[@theafrodita1]

I'm totally hooked by him, by this beautiful song. The much I hear it the much I love it.

[@denicecarlagordon7204]

His vocal range is absolutely amazing

[@denicecarlagordon3040]

Absolutely Love "Hozier " ♥️🎸

[@denicecarlagordon3040]

This song is the best that I have listened for years :)

[@starpage39]

Love his voice. Can feel it. honestly raw.

[@Anakkjjjj]

Ouvir em todas as versões ainda é pouco❤❤

[@iamVIA]

I love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Florence1603]

Love so much his voice!!!! he really takes me to heaven!!!

[@abigailvanderslice4428]

OMG this is the best version of this song I've heard! Love it!!

[@natanv5712]

Amo essa música além da voz dele também 👏👏

[@AbhudayMishra]

Get chills everytime i listen to this

[@kristynastanekkubalova2715]

Love everything about him! Amazing talent..voice....music!!

[@manuelavidal3255]

Oleeee los falsetes 😍 so clean

[@atulkumar-pk8dk]

This song gives you peace at heart ❤️ and I love it

[@luciferrari6224]

Amazing voice ❤️️🌟

[@eksajuna6562]

He sang this song with his soul , i love it 😍

[@g4tris]

Quelle profondeur, quelle simplicité, quelle voix... Il dégage tellement de choses quand il chante

[@sadeek2009]

I'm Muslim and singing this song every day is blissful

[@azriel347]

Bruh🗿

[@bevohw]

This is awsome His voice tell's everything Just listen to the power !! This is sublime

[@rodrigorosales4416]

💙 Him voice is incredible and same time lovely.

[@mary-1176]

um amor eterno por esta musica

[@denicecarlagordon3040]

I LOVE IT 💜

[@laatl67]

Absolutely amazing...

[@Moizel]

I just can't get enough of hozier

[@denicecarlagordon3040]

You need to see him in his interviews his so shy but also a Sweetheart. 💜

[@IgaPrymus]

Beautiful vocal !

[@fanfanpapic]

thanks for sharing this beautiful moment

[@wipada77]

how amazing he is?! I really fall in love with his voice!!

[@mlgplayer850]

i love it.hear it every day

[@luxxlonnie954]

Every time I hear this song I can't help but bawl my eyes out

[@topshelfnug7056]

That was awesome. Thank u

[@justinedewez]

J'adore, c'est superbe !

[@elizabethambrosiocampo2411]

Hermosa canción no me canso de escucharla y cantada en acústico, lo máximo!!!😉✌️🎶... TE AMOOO HOZIER ♥️♥️♥️

[@denicecarlagordon3040]

This is a masterpiece song with a very deeply beautiful voice by Andrew Hozier :-)

[@russelldavis6405]

What an awesome voice!!!!!

[@shannonjones5415]

Thanx...for Hozier!