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.

[@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?

[@SquadGyro]

@@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 🥰 💞

[@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.

[@monicahope3615]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@roselle3652]

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

[@JenniferMikeFernandes95zen]

That ‘deathless’ is perfection 😭❤️

[@djbillybopdjbillybop2817]

2020 Still watching and Playing.

[@nelly_max]

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

[@sammi4982]

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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@adiemissworld]

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

[@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.......

[@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

[@kafashiontv]

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

[@FS-297]

Thank God that there are still talents like these in the world. From a fan from Brazil.🇧🇷

[@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

[@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:) 🎸

[@madisondameron142]

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

[@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.

[@roseelizabeth8911]

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

[@kyrageousable]

Never an off key word..... Always perfect pitch, beautiful

[@sadeek2009]

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

[@azriel347]

Bruh🗿

[@irantamayo9887]

his voice is out of control .... truly otherworldly

[@denicecarlagordon3040]

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

[@marni1066]

This is hungry work. Echoes in my mind - amazing lyric.

[@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!

[@말머리성운-m8k]

Thanks 😊

[@adilongangnao5469]

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

[@chillwithme7023]

this is the type of song that will make you nostalgic

[@maryelle1447]

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

[@mickdundee5683]

It's such a great song, brilliant acousc version.. and then.. right at the end.. the guy saying why are we still recording!! lovinit!!

[@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

[@theafrodita1]

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

[@Utterback07]

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

[@starpage39]

Love his voice. Can feel it. honestly raw.

[@MariaGomez-zj3zf]

Wow, 2022 and it’s my first time listening to this version. He’s just amazing and I still love this song and the lyrics. He’s just brilliant and so so talented.

[@gingerm7800]

This took my breath away.

[@Veldvrouw]

You can feel that every sentece, every word, every letter means a lot to him. You can feel his anger and grief. He brings it to you with such emotion that I can’t be pleased. Well done, sir.

[@denicecarlagordon3040]

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

[@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

[@denicecarlagordon3040]

I love His voice its so clean and pure and has Perfect pitch.:-) 🎶🎤🎸

[@WheelsMissing]

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

[@denicecarlagordon3040]

He no only singing so good but he singing with his heart and soul because what he singing is a true story. 🖤☯️

[@GingerKC]

I've now watched this version daily, sometimes 3 or 4 times in a row. I've never allowed myself to listen to a great song too much, for fear of burning out. I know however, with Hozier, I never grow tired or burned out. I think my heart grows with each time. I don't know if it is possible to love an artist more than I love Hozier. He is my heart, and has been like a dose of good medicine daily. Seems I can't stop myself from shutting out everything and I go into a Hozier trance !!!. He is a master! 🤟❤😍👏

[@wipada77]

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

[@denicecarlagordon3040]

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

[@bonniekennedy9190]

There are words to describe the chills at his voice & lyrics!

[@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)

[@albertcamus168]

The best live performance i have ever listened

[@esrherm.mcrobeets8769]

He's vocal cords are so powerful and Unique but very Gentle at the same time:) 🖤🎸

[@hyperhype1000]

Wonderfully written song. So much depth.

[@bizzyvinci]

This performance is making me raise my hands, crying and confessing my sins.

[@justin.2741]

Uhmmmm, I’m sorry to tell ya bro but this song isn’t religious at alllll lol. I used to think it was too hahaha. It’s all about homosexuality.

[@lollyrox3838]

@@justin.2741 also about religion tho

[@denicecarlagordon3040]

I never get tired of this so Amazing "HOZIER" song .

[@gelatinaxdtortuga2236]

Spamer

[@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.

[@brendabrown7864]

Hozier is just absolutely amazing young man. He has has so much to tell about life through his music 🎶 he’s has an old soul like Bob Marley he wrote about life. Absolutely love his music 🎶 Have both his CDS 💿. You never get too old to find great music. Music is the Universal Language 🖤🌹🖤

[@Hooperclips191]

Now you don’t know what I said to get all of these likes🙂

[@oasis3724]

NO!! Just you I’m afraid.. How sad ☹️

[@d_itzy]

me

[@netjittima2327]

Me

[@jacksons8032]

awesome voice

[@jessepurser8220]

Jerry Xu yeah buddy!

[@sheriberrie]

he's an amazing singer, songwriter, artist and guitarist wow!

[@malibumut]

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

[@BenVC-p7w]

Wow! 💕 What an artist.. rare one.. good God indeed.

[@An-Unquiet-Mind]

It's 2022 and I still find my way to this masterpiece. He sounds exactly like how he did in the recording.

[@entropie_cvk7587]

yeeeeeeees!!!me too!still can't help immersing in his voice!

[@denicecarlagordon3040]

Great Song! Great Video! "HOZIER" ROCK'S!🎙️🎸🎛️🎛️🎵🥁🎻

[@luxxlonnie954]

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

[@denicecarlagordon3040]

The most unbelievable song ever and the most beautiful version of this song "Take Me to the church" by "HOZIER"

[@tobiasneal1574]

He is a true talent. When you look at people and realize that they truly found what they were created for...where the universe just speaks through them...Hozier could be nothing else then this...he has some amazing unplugged videos all over KZbin, and really he is just a good soul.

[@manescapes2]

This song and this delivery touches me deeply. Bravo!

[@abigailvanderslice4428]

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

[@petronellamiersma7617]

He has the most amazing voice. Love it. And the song too😊

[@mary-1176]

um amor eterno por esta musica

[@ngocdieunguyen4641]

This song reminds me of bad times, it was so hard to overcome, but glad I made it through. So meaningful...

[@Kevin_Cam]

LYRICS: 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

[@glservices6143]

I dont like this song since the very 1st time listening to it many years ago. However, after listening to this version, I got hooked up with it. I have been playing this video repeatedly for the last 3 days. tq for the video.

[@heathkish6901]

I had forgotten how much I absolutely love this song.

[@Kisha_can]

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

[@NeverlandSystemPunkGirlChloe]

Damn his voice is soooooo good, and sooooo powerful!

[@marklee3317]

What a stunning voice

[@manuelavidal3255]

Oleeee los falsetes 😍 so clean

[@spidermann5505]

This song has taken on a whole new meaning to me since coming out

[@khaoulacb7931]

FLAWLESS, so genuine.

[@gregoryducharme4994]

That's is so insane this🥺 From Canada 🇨🇦 thank you

[@LovePippin]

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

[@scrappyxxiii1]

Do your Thing....One of kind man here....very special

[@adilsonlopes]

LLevo horas escuchando esta version...y no me canso. Tremendo o que se hace con una voz+guitarra+buena cancion.

[@ellianreyes8418]

primer comentario en español que encuentro 🙂

[@leguenisabelle8908]

I' m a devoted christian but can understand those who are disgusted with religious false christians who judge and behave themselves so as to make christian flee churches. Search for the truth and the love of God in the bible. Bless you.

[@denicecarlagordon3040]

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

[@rossauravillasante2072]

IT'S AN INCREDIBLE VOICE.....AMEN JUST AMEN!!!

[@vanessatrujillo2685]

La voz de este hombre tiene tanto poder😍

[@Dyslogix]

Simply beautiful

[@atulkumar-pk8dk]

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

[@sheabeer3152]

I watched the music video one time and I broke down crying so hard. The hatred that is in this world is horrific. I've never been able to watch it again to this day, although I love the song.