My understanding is the singer is not gay, which doesn't matter of course, but the song is about persecution of gays in Russia.
@samhjortenkrans18223 жыл бұрын
Like Ireland is very religous right? I feel like this happens in the singers country too
@samdolan093 жыл бұрын
Correct, he spoke out about it.
@elianioriofarrell3 жыл бұрын
@@samhjortenkrans1822 we have equal marriage rights here
@alec97643 жыл бұрын
@@samhjortenkrans1822 this happens everywhere, but the music video is supposed to be in russia
@zeenina13 жыл бұрын
Yes! Exactly correct, they are racist as well btw.
@sheldy54434 жыл бұрын
“No sweeter innocence than our gentle sin” - Wow! 😢💔
@willowb15274 жыл бұрын
This always makes me cry. Love is love. No one should be killed because they love who they love.
@Homeofeditsvfx7 ай бұрын
i agree, love is love nobody can stop it because its a strong or should i say a powerful force. i agree no one should be killed for who they love
@melissanelson19754 жыл бұрын
This is my worst fear, my son is gay and the light of my life and if that happened to him and his boyfriend it would gut me. This song is a look how the church sees gay ppl. Telling them they are sick that they are wrong. Love is love ❤️
@BlaineStewart1234 жыл бұрын
I was a scared little gay boy raised in church and it was horrible. Wish I had a family like yours back then. You're a good mom.
@annmitchell46634 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to think things like this are a thing of the past...all my love to you and your boys.x
@coralrose57543 жыл бұрын
Your a good mom, your son is lucky ❤️
@Chrisxulo3 жыл бұрын
Beleave in God and leave the church
@arfbark3 жыл бұрын
@@Chrisxulo Learn to spell before you tell people what they can and can’t do with their life.❤️
@tanyapattillo20754 жыл бұрын
It's very sad, but it's about Russia treat gay people.
@bertbebertbr93024 жыл бұрын
We have some problem in Poland because of fascist government. And I am talking this as a 100% straight guy.
@sootysootysooty4 жыл бұрын
bertbe bertbr i hope you support your brothers and sisters that need you out there
@mlea38254 жыл бұрын
Have you seen how Muslim countries treat gay people?
@wallyboy66664 жыл бұрын
@@mlea3825 ♡
@bi_furious4 жыл бұрын
Mlea 382 just because Muslim countries treat gay people badly doesn’t diminish the fact that Russia is an extremely oppressive and violently homophobic country
@michealbond45224 жыл бұрын
Now that's a good irish singer
@adams29564 жыл бұрын
I'd be hard pushed to think of a bad one
@TheGalwayjoyce4 жыл бұрын
We grow up singing. We can all carry a tune.
@orlaithgreenan75063 жыл бұрын
@@TheGalwayjoyce I can't 🤣
@stefanisykes23593 жыл бұрын
@@adams2956 you
@ktekc4 жыл бұрын
he did a live version of this in the NYC subway that was amazing. you should check it out if you have time.
@lisapulatov61503 жыл бұрын
the subway version is phenominal
@consciouscommunity38973 жыл бұрын
It’s my favorite ❤️
@Lestat134 жыл бұрын
Hi. I just wanted to thank you. You didn’t discuss how you felt about the prejudice that the LGBTQ community suffers on a daily basis, but the fact that you didn’t make a “stank face”, seeing two men kissing, is a testament to how evolved & tolerant you are. And, even though you still haven’t invested in some decent headphones yet (you really must, my dude), I am now a ride or die member. Kudos! And, stay safe 🖤
@dailyreader92633 жыл бұрын
I've stopped watching so many reactors due to the look they get on their face when they see two men making out, if they're uncomfortable with it or just insecure in their sexuality i don't want to watch them IMO
@jenneper4 жыл бұрын
He's one of my favorites! Work song, Cherry Wine, ohhh going down the rabbit hole of Hozier.
@baxbell64144 жыл бұрын
His voice is amazing and the storyline in very powerful. Thanks for reacting to this song.
@beesnort31634 жыл бұрын
Some of the most powerful lyrics ever.
@museborn77034 жыл бұрын
the ugliness of truth.
@Berberetxo4 жыл бұрын
You know a linching when you see one, that's why you're heart is beating so fast.
@seanlipper622 жыл бұрын
🤨
@Berberetxo2 жыл бұрын
@@seanlipper62 That came out extremely wrong. I was trying to adress the similarities between the linching of African-americans by the KKK and the imagery shown in this video, from a totally naive and ignorant perspective of the issue. I am very sorry.
@Danlows12 жыл бұрын
@@Berberetxo lynching. And yeah that bit made me think he was going to get burned or something
@pree3814 жыл бұрын
Some other Hozier songs that are totally worth checking out are “Work Song”, “Wasteland Baby”, and of you’re interested in more up tempo stuff, his newest song “Jackboot Jump” is worth checking out.
@rebeccastarovich60794 жыл бұрын
Three other great Hozier songs: Work Song, Arsonist's Lullaby and Cherry Wine. The smooth, deep, darkness in his voice is like no other.
@patriciabates24193 жыл бұрын
My hair stands up everytime I hear this song. We have NO idea what anyone else is going through. We've been taught to hate whatever we can't relate to. Very sad.
@wtimmins4 жыл бұрын
Love is love, all. Take heart
@Tombo2033 жыл бұрын
I love how Emmet and Daniel kissing in the thumbnail😂
@kathleenwalsh37134 жыл бұрын
Such a great song by a wonderful Irish singer. I think Hozier has said he wrote this after a bad breakup. The video addresses anti-gay prejudices but the lyrics can apply to any relationship. Also highly, highly recommend his song Movement, incredibly sensual and so full of soul. I'm loving your first few reaction videos - thanks so much!
@Sunshineandhydrangeas3 жыл бұрын
I love this song, but have a difficult time watching it’s official video. When you marginalize people, whenever you create an “us versus them” mentality that encourages people to think of another group of people as their enemy, it makes it that much easier to commit atrocities against them. After all, they are evil and not like you, so they must deserve it. I am seeing far too much of this and it makes me sick and angry. As hard as this is to watch, it’s important to bring this to light and I am so glad that he did it.
@matilda86753 жыл бұрын
you said it so well
@Carla-br8rq3 жыл бұрын
I forgot to breathe the first time i watched the end of this video
@brookebrazie56434 жыл бұрын
Check out “Movement” by Hozier
@jennifermcintosh16024 жыл бұрын
Arsonist's Lullaby, Jackie and Wilson, Work Song.... Check out those by Hozier
@jons.1054 жыл бұрын
New to me! Wow, powerful song and video.
@williamtrygg28683 жыл бұрын
His face the entire time : 👁️ 👄 👁️
@sabrinamarkos70993 жыл бұрын
After viewing this video, I always sit in tears and quietness 😢
@kaycee67934 жыл бұрын
Check out "Work Song", also by Hozier. I think you'll love both the song and the video. 😊
@srijasingh6533 Жыл бұрын
Honestly speaking, I really believe that people who hate others just coz they love in their own ways are the ones devoid of any love or peace in their own lives… 🌈
@CharlesBallowe4 жыл бұрын
Dig up an interview with hozier about the meaning of the song. That one goes way deeper.
@JS-iy4zb2 жыл бұрын
Your reaction was perfect for someone with compassion. It leaves you speechless.
@Slytherkins4 жыл бұрын
Hozier is amazing. You ought to hit way more of his stuff.
@rhondaocallaghan44132 жыл бұрын
LOVE IS LOVE
@dapperblook15934 жыл бұрын
Would love more hozier stuff!
@SeraphimWhyt3 жыл бұрын
Single most intense, heartbreaking and moving video I have ever seen.
@kayanester27714 жыл бұрын
Awesome Reaction! I also love his song, ‘Nina Cried Power’. Another great artist if you’re looking for things to watch is my Aussie boy Guy Sebastian. He just put out a new song ‘Standing with you’ which is beautiful!
@ReverendLondo3 жыл бұрын
Gonna be honest here: I drew all the wrong assumptions from the preview thumbnail and avoided this video for a long time. I apologize. Your reaction (along with the original video) brought me to tears.
@dantreadwell74213 жыл бұрын
Your chest hurts because you are a decent and good person, and you know what you just witnessed play out in this video.
@mthorne744 жыл бұрын
Hozier has a ton of good stuff. A few of my picks: Arsonists Lullabye Work Song Like Real People Do
@deborahdennehy99373 жыл бұрын
His name sounds like Hozeeay, from Britain. Amazing voice, adore it!! Love Hozier xx
@mistyd0116 Жыл бұрын
Work song is a wonderful song by Hozier
@leapatterson20144 жыл бұрын
You seem to have a strong appreciation for music and the human voice so I would love to suggest Disturbed and their cover of "The Sound of Silence," there are two versions one is the official video the other is their live performance on Conan. You will be stunned! If you have never heard of them also listen to " Down With the Sickness and Into the Fire" to get a feel for their origins. I would also like to suggest Five Finger Dearh Punch "Blue on Black & Wrong Side of Heaven. " these are heavy songs but certainly worth a listen!!!
@tomjones21213 жыл бұрын
One of the most moving and inspiring song and video EVER
@jonni23174 жыл бұрын
cherry wine, work song, almost, someone new, like real people do, and arsonists lullaby , all great hozier songs if you want to hear more
@Justamy19733 жыл бұрын
His voice is so amazing!
@im_testingesp2 жыл бұрын
this is an amazing reaction thank you for uploading this
@belladonna84253 жыл бұрын
Your chest hurts because it's a heartbreaking video with a song sang by a man who gives any music lover full out chills. He's even better live!
@paulagwhyte17203 жыл бұрын
These two men have not sinned, they are in love. And it doesn't matter. Sometimes the church is the evil. In fact, every often it is. That is what Hozier is singing about. It's about persecution of gays everywhere. The treasure box contains their love for each other which homophobes do not understand, and they never can take it or understand it. That's why they can't open it or burn it or damage it no matter what they do. It makes me cry every time I listen. My four-year-old granddaughter cried and said, "Why, Nee-nee? Why are they hurting them? Those boys just love each other!" I said, "I know, honey. It's not fair. No one should do that to them." She's not hateful or prejudiced against gay people. She wasn't taught to be, so she's not. The church preaches hate and gets richer and richer. Those men cannot even keep the simple treasure of their love.
@iolioesem74853 жыл бұрын
You make me have happy tears . You are wonderful soul . And your grandaughter also . We need more treasures like you in this world . From deep of my heart and my soul thank very much 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
@michelbreij86833 жыл бұрын
if you like this song, check out Hozier's more recent song MOVEMENT, which is even better!
@addisons.48883 жыл бұрын
And people should just sit and listen to him
@belladonna84254 жыл бұрын
Work song is beautiful
@Beijing05043 жыл бұрын
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
@azalea94 жыл бұрын
Your BTs reaction videos brought me here. I live this song and I’m happy to know that you enjoyed it too.
@kellysLifeStyle3102 жыл бұрын
This is a Love song... but the video... its about hate... its perfect.
@stefanisykes23593 жыл бұрын
Amazing,love it
@burrenmagpie57564 жыл бұрын
Sooooo... HMU whenever you come to Ireland on yer holidays! 😂💚
@despina87044 жыл бұрын
Wow the things that people do .. what a beautiful song ... love to you all from LONDON 💖
@janetfradella29353 жыл бұрын
Right there with your reaction
@fjw19724 жыл бұрын
and yeah. i love his voice too
@vikirhagan4 жыл бұрын
Love this song so much.
@timothyrasmussen32704 жыл бұрын
This is a good reaction! thanks for your authenticity. You should review "Cold Desert" by Kings of Leon
@JB-lm5xt3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@sharmullins38944 жыл бұрын
Beautiful story telling.
@mariaisabelmartins23323 жыл бұрын
Do you know "Home free" with "Ring of Fire"? (cover) a capela. They are amazing!!! Try it! Greetings from Portugal.
@scottlyle6753 жыл бұрын
HATE US ALIVE AND WELL!! CAN'T WE ALL JUST LIVE TOGETHER!!
@smarshall82473 жыл бұрын
The song is about how the Church teaches homophobia. The video depicts a gay couple being together, and then one of the men is taken and burned, beaten, and probably, like too many innocent members of the LGBTQIA+ community before him, killed because he was gay.
@marcieharreld2863 жыл бұрын
😥😥😥😥💜💜💜💜 Extremely emotional song!!!
@gregandrew91524 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song
@deadasd1sc03 жыл бұрын
Much older (1980's) but please watch and comment on "Smalltown Boy" by Bronski Beat which explores a similar theme.
@xhanniex13 жыл бұрын
Nina cried power is powerfull!! Please react to that and the official video. Or the subway performance of take me to church thank you
@umbradens61294 жыл бұрын
it's a powerful song
@moniqueleroux21984 жыл бұрын
I'll say it again, watching a video isn't always the best thing to do when listening to a song for the first time.
@identicalgd24463 жыл бұрын
Why?
@dantreadwell74213 жыл бұрын
@@identicalgd2446 sometimes they can be different enough from the lyrics to make not much sense, and sometimes they can take the lyrics and twist your interpretation of them to something very different than what you get from just listening to the song.
@nw45292 жыл бұрын
@@dantreadwell7421 The video in question directly relates to the lyrics, in this case I would recommend watching the video while listening to the song for the first time to understand the full meaning.
@caro.k29584 жыл бұрын
Hozier’s brother did the video for him💕 Talented family Work Song is my favorite Hozier song please react to it 😎 just subbed 3 more to 4000 🍾🎊
@Melissa-sf6fb4 жыл бұрын
Basically, the guys with the hood are punishing the other guy "for committing a sin" aka kissing another man...
@morenabrown65173 жыл бұрын
Was the miniature necessary? There is nothing wrong or strange about what you saw, they are two men loving each other, and it is beautiful.
@wartide3long683 жыл бұрын
i don't think he paused necessarily because of them kissing. I think he paused because of how the man across the street was looking at them. Maybe he didn't know why he was looking at them until he saw them kiss. This is the most likely reason since he said it gave him chills.
@user-td3ut4tg3v3 жыл бұрын
@@wartide3long68 thkx but I still don't see what it is that gave him "chills"..I didn't notice anything special about that part
@orlaithgreenan75063 жыл бұрын
@@user-td3ut4tg3v it was the lyrics at the time that gave him chills, he has to rewind to hear it again
@shananoskay28222 жыл бұрын
I would suggest "To Be Alone", if you haven't already reacted to it. It's my favorite of his. 😁
@texastrader12 жыл бұрын
The church has betrayed his confession of homosexuality, told he was born Sick and refuses absolution. The "She" he speaks of represents the straight female sex the church will accept. The box holds the secrets of his homosexuality which he buries but it gets out anyway. He is persecuted and denied the basic need of every human being. Loving and being loved. I weep for them.
@andregourdine83534 жыл бұрын
You need headphones to really appreciate it
@kid50844 жыл бұрын
Barry White: My first My last.
@user-td3ut4tg3v3 жыл бұрын
So if you read about bataille..He once proposed that literature and sin are intertwined
@JB.27_3 жыл бұрын
If you do like this song (and it’s brilliant btw) listen to the entire album. There are at least 6 or 7 GREAT songs.
@corybradley14772 жыл бұрын
All I can say is I had chest pain the first time I heard this song. The sobbing may not have helped. Thank you for reacting to this video. It's an important one. ✌🏻and ❤️. 🏳️🌈🇨🇦
@goatkiller6663 жыл бұрын
Other songs by Hozier: Foreigner’s God In The Woods Somewhere Arsonist’s Lullaby Run
@melindahernandez87782 жыл бұрын
I heard it was a true story. In Russia, the guy told his priest he was gay. The priest told that mob of young me who killed him and burned him.
@trudywolfe27954 жыл бұрын
The song with the video will stop you in your tracks. Great song...
@vdk8skc3 жыл бұрын
Exact reason why I carry 🙌🏼! BUT IF YOU PINPOINT the love of my life.. 🔥that’s a whole other ballgame, thats something they want part NO of!. 💁🏼♂️
@picklethief31213 жыл бұрын
If you’re against gay people that fine but don’t ruin their lives because you want to live yours different
@shawncourtney97423 жыл бұрын
This song makes me 😢 it is so sad
@raeblack42283 жыл бұрын
🖤
@cinacole70844 жыл бұрын
Work Song by Hozier
@K786444 жыл бұрын
please please please react to Nina Cried Power!
@latebloomer604 жыл бұрын
Hozier is also an AMZING cellist - he's been doing some cello video out in nature during this quarranteen period - beautifuland soothing, if you need some chilling out time or anxious... just search Hozier andcello and some good videos should show up in utbe search - I like your videos
@ConservativeChrisNews4 жыл бұрын
Hey Rome just subscribed to your channel so not sure how you prefer to your subs to connect with you and make requests. Love your energy man and hope you keep your open mind to new music and ideas. Would love to see you react to Ed Sheeran Wayfaring Stranger, I think it will blow your mind the same way Tennessee Whiskey did.
@neilhunter58933 жыл бұрын
Listen to “Arsonists Lullaby” by Hozier.
@Lunal732 жыл бұрын
It’s heartbreaking when the guy have to witness helpless his boyfriend being murder. 😭
@jasperblake50774 жыл бұрын
If you want to check out other great irish arists, check out Power Over Me by Dermot Kennedy
@agenttheater53 жыл бұрын
Comment if you agree that now that he's seen the original video he needs to watch the video of Sergei Polunin dancing to this song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mV7XiGN5oNuXeqs
@sebastianholsclaw4 жыл бұрын
Probably not for a reaction song, but there is a live version of this that has a live choir decide to sing along with him and he doesn’t know they are going to do it. So much appreciation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGTJm4Ociad0apI
@jessegarcia67344 жыл бұрын
Listen to tame impala, got some good jams.
@deborahdennehy99373 жыл бұрын
Sorry, Hozier is from Ireland!! (where I was born!!)