THIS HITS ON SUCH A DEEP LEVEL! Hozier "Take me to Church"

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[@darrinstokke3839]

Sometimes words are not enough. Your speechlessness speaks volumes.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Much love friend.

[@donnakurtz9293]

I think any other reaction would have been disingenuous. If there are coincidences this is one... I'm not sure there are coincidences. On and off trying to listen to music and news and all sorts of things and kept being distracted disrupted and back on going down a rabbit hole I was actually stop by singing this song which had a profound effect on the a long time ago. Did you hear what you said about your journey. I am still kind of overwhelmed right now because I've been on a journey feeling all alone. I have been on my own journey through many different churches and finally trying to step out and look from the outside and take a deeper look at what's real and what's not real. Not really sure what to say and I'm chattering away that I will be back and I will go back and hear more of what you have to say and what your journey is. The exactly what you said no matter what someone thinks or does that you don't agree with does not mean that you should not be kind that you cannot listen and try to understand. I spent many years basically being told to burn books and albums... I never did but it instilled in need a deep questioning. Is there something that I can't hear about or see about and understand that would be so impactful on my life and eternity there's something wrong with that kind of thought. You should be able to do anything and understand for ourselves. And no matter what be kind. I look forward to getting to know you better.

[@amandadougherty6615]

My thoughts exactly

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

@@donnakurtz9293 I appreciate you being here friend! I've had to really dig into my soul and allow myself to question everything. We are told not to question and thats just bull shit. People in power, gods, whatever never want you to question.

[@salishseamermaid]

Waking up from our sleepwalking lives is never without discomfort. Ultimately, only kindness matters.

[@WNYretiree]

That hurt. And, I am very glad I saw it. How can we do that to our fellow human beings?

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Its a wild world we live in.

[@avanjou]

Hozier is one of my favorite artist. He writes music that provokes thought. His lyrics are rarely straightforward, loads of analogies and symbolism. I never saw this song as a condemnation of faith but more as a conversation and as I said to provoke a thought process. You should look more into Hozier's stuff, this is far from his best work even if it is the most well known song. All things end is a good recent song with a great video too. Or Eat your young, great song, I needed a few times to really get that video though.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Yea I plan to dive into more.

[@ratmackay]

Hozier is pronounced like when something is cozy, but more than another cozy thing. And it fits his voice...it's cozy like a warm, fuzzy old blanket.

[@anco89]

This one is so powerful. I remember hearing it for the first time and not being able to articulate anything for a good while.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Ya, I avoided it for years because of my faith...it hits on a whole new level now

[@whimseyOFC]

@@TheWolffAndTheMelody What even is faith. Whos to say a 1000 years from now, we are worshipping Dumbledore and fearing Voldemort, as we would find scriptures and texts of their existence throughout the world. We have tons of fictional works on how the universe was created, or how we should treat each other. Why is the bible, out of all texts, the one that holds truth? Reading it, it is riddled with nonesense, fairytales. Why isn't this text compared to, or on the same level as any other fictional text? Who decided these fairytales had to be true? And why?

[@duizeltjeeekhoorn6890]

In hindsight we all have done, said or thouhgt things we now regret. The challenge in live is just to gracefully accept who you are, with all your faults and flaws. So you can gracefully accept other human beings, including all their faults and flaws.

[@Croz76]

I've heard this song probably 100 times but never really dug into the meaning. This is my first time seeing the video as well. What a powerful message, just leaves me stunned. Tommy, you're a good Dude. Thanks for this reaction. ❤

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

You're pretty amazing your self dude.

[@Sunshineandhydrangeas]

It just reminds us that when you class people as “Other” and frame them as being unacceptable in the eyes of your personal deity, that just makes it so much easier to commit atrocities against them. We are, as a society, being conditioned to fear and hate anyone who isn’t in our particular social group. We need to be super suspicious of and distance ourselves from anyone that tries to make us think that way.

[@LouisannaBall]

Faith deconstruction is very difficult. It's a great song as well... Hugs❤

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Love ya!

[@AishaIsFabulous-x-]

What a heartfelt reaction. Definitely check out Hozier's 'Nina Cried Power'. Lots of Love from the UK 💜 - x-

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Apprecoate you and your kind words

[@lisalong9393]

I've heard the song a bazillion times and never saw the video until now. Gives it totally different meaning from my original take on it. Wow! I'm speechless 😢 I have friends from so many different backgrounds, religions, races, nationalities, sexual orientation, etc..... Everyone needs to at the very least TRY to accept differences among us all and just TRY to get along. 💔

[@marielaveau5321]

Recovering Southern Baptist, here. Rock on brother. 🤘✌️

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

We got this brother!

[@Mossy-Rock]

Thank you for reviewing this song and video. This needs to be seen. When any ideology becomes distorted and extreme, hatred and violence is the likely outcome. The hatred and violence that I have witnessed and experienced personally and towards my LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters over the years have opened my eyes to what some humans are capable of. It resulted in my disillusionment, retreat/isolation and hypervigilence. I have to judge whether a person is actually safe or not before I engage with them at any personal level, but fortunately it isn't difficult.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Dude its a wild life we live in. We hurt what we dont understand. Its rough.

[@kuroya113]

I just saw your video and this is the first time i see the real honest reaction. People nowdays almost think that they can judge someone more than God. Just let people live their life without disturbing them. As long as they don’t do something bad to you then just let them live. 😢

[@Jordan-qu8lx]

You seem like such a wonderful person. I'm happy I found your videos.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

You are really kind, thank you.

[@cattenchaostherandomperson]

never saw the video of this music despite hearing it back when it came out on the radio, but as a very accepting person, this video makes my heart hurt and perfectly shows the sad thing about humanity; that people will be willing to harm others simply because of how they were made and how their brain was wired.

[@fluffy_walrus]

I remember this came out around the time that there was a surge of anti-LGBTQ+ inquisitions, for a lack of a better term, in Russia (especially in the Chechen Republic), where groups would hunt down people on social media, raid their homes with weapons and video cameras, and film the beatings and post-torture confessions. Not even necessarily police, or government agents, just...people wielding their hatred so horribly. The song does largely align with the video in spirit (though there are certainly other viable interpretations), but they both made their own respective marks in pop culture at the time and cast a light on something important, in a way that was hard to stomach for a lot of people. I'm glad that long after its release, it's still earning fresh eyes like yours, especially in times like these recently with the surges in anti-LGBTQ+ hatred. Hozier's music is often quite political, but also rooted in empathy and with a finger on the pulse of the struggles people endure in their lives. It often doesn't cost anything to be kind, and even when it does, it's still worth it to bring a positive, loving energy into the world. We don't have to understand everything, we don't have to have an answer for every mystery we encounter in the world. The world is a less interesting place when only sameness is celebrated.

[@robbiecarroll5491]

Love is love and no matter what, if you're straight or gay,. I am a 56 year old straight male and if I had gay son or daughter my love would be the same if they were straight. As atheists my religion is human kindness ❤️🏳️‍🌈

[@prettybxy77]

You need to listen to more of Hozier! His songs are always lyrically and musically beautiful and have a secret meaning. Check out "In the Woods Somewhere."

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Oh that sounds amazing! I will!

[@rebeccastarovich6079]

Your silence said everything. You're a good man. Hozier gets his point across about important social issues like with this song and so many others. I would love to see you react to Cherry Wine and Swan Upon Leda.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I plan on diving into more. This was so potent!

[@beatyz2]

I genuinely loved this song, but have never seen the music video. And it was horrifying!! Almost distracting from the song, but also framing it to give it more power.

[@judgedino]

Always love ya honesty geeezzzaaa! Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ❤❤

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I appreciate that friend!

[@jkopacetick]

I should not have watched this song just before going to meet my boss. Because she kept asking me if I was okay.. No no i'm not. I knew the song but I never saw the video. How can we be so cruel to reach other.. Just because we don't understand. I could say a lot. But my simple words.. Not explain it. Extra love extra peace everybody❤♥️ and ✌️✌️

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I get it dude! Much love friend!

[@Dilydaydream1]

Hozier had a quaker upbringing in a very catholic country. He is genuinely just a good guy. So much evil in the world done in the 'name' of religon. Love and respect should be our aim for ourselves and others. Xx

[@janeq1618]

Healing can be a painful process. Give yourself grace. Look at how far you've come - a lot of people in this world think, for some reason, that religion is required to know empathy. That if someone else or Someone Else isn't telling you what to do, you won't know to do right. Now you're living proof that they're wrong, that kindness IS a human trait. We can lift each other up. With love, An Elder Queer

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Appreciate your kindness so much!

[@janeq1618]

@@TheWolffAndTheMelody Kindness begets kindness, that's the way

[@sagebooker]

The video is tough, but shows only one signification of Hozier's words, according to him in interviews; that's also a song about love and I feel a lot of love in those lyrics. i think going more depth is having of course personnal interpretation or reading of it. The video, the music and the lyrics are moving, and put us in question in a very intimate area. Of course you're speechless, following what you've already entrusted us, at the discretion of your different reactions. We're here to share with you, therefore we can listen, and we can understand, words or silence. I'm grateful for living in a country where having no religion is main stream, more than one in two people have none. I know my country is not perfect, and I sometimes recriminate a lot about a lot of things I find wrong, and we are very far from harmony here, but that's one of the rare country in the world where I can live in peace without believing. That gives a different look on things too.

[@sagebooker]

And by the way, I'm listening to an very oldie from Depeche Mode, and the chorus reminds me of this reaction "I don't want to start Any blasphemous rumors But I think that God's Got a sick sense of humor And when I die I expect to find Him laughing"

[@MrMverellen949]

I appreciate you!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

You are really kind!

[@JaqueDark]

Hozier has always put out some really hard hitting songs tackling homophobia, racism, domestic violence etc.... he has a really amazing way with lyrics and word play. Watching this, watching you react to this was very interesting given your history. Another one to look at by him is Cherry Wine.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I gotta dive into more.

[@jacksmith-vs4ct]

I totally get what you mean thanks for reacting.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

My pleasure!!

[@tinaagerson6593]

I'm a Christian and always will be, but I will never Be involved in organized. Religion say they are the worst sinners. I figured that out as a child. When are pastor who wanted women to wear? No make up and only dresses ran off with his secretary for a week of. Love, he comes back. Gets forgiven, she gets divorced from her husband.

[@lou7041]

Cheers for personnal growth!!!🧡

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

You know it!

[@emmajz9427]

To be honest. I´m christian too but what the church and people made out of it is not in the right direction of what little I know from the bible. I wasnt raised to be a christian that goes to church and read the bible every day but to be a nice human beeing. I can`t imagine, if god made us all and gave us our free will and all, why would he be ubset with us if we have other thinking. I think we should apreciate being here and enjoy our time here. Everyone should be able to enjoy it. And if in the end god really said that we lived our life wrong then it has to be him to say it to us and not other humans. Jesus was kind to everybody and helped where help was needed, we should do the same.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Appreciate your input friend. I truly hate religion and how its a corrupting force in this world. I dont hate the people. But yes, religion has too much power and blinds.

[@carriepybus8929]

🫂

[@hannahpreedy8776]

React to his track too sweet.....it's awesome 🖤 your reaction was everything by the eay

[@gabrielkain1]

I like this band,they have done good songs in the past. I appreciate where this song is coming from and for those who have been wrapped up in faith and have gotten past it i can see where this song could hit on a different level. For me personally, i just think it gives more air time to religions who already have to much air time. As a song it was good. As a message,i just wish we as people could move past religions all together.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I get what you mean.

[@Jordan-qu8lx]

Also, if you would like a good tool to help you with your feelings on leaving faith I highly recommend Leaving the Fold by Dr Marlene Winell. She spearheaded the concept of Religious Trauma Syndrome. It's a great resource to help you along with coming to terms with leaving such a huge part of who you were, it's a huge deal and a long process. Best of luck to you friend.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I really appreciate that guidance. Thanks so much for being here.

[@aleksandarsavic5824]

Voyager - Promise

[@patrickhurley5604]

You made me cry, not the video ❤️😢 spirituality is a deeply personal thing, you'll never need a church's approval to tell you you're doing it right, you'll know it in your heart 😢❤️ spirituality is very simple, us people complicate it, strictly to exploit other people 😢🙏as long as you're doing the best you can for yourself and others, God knows it, and that's true salvation 🙏❤️ God bless you brother ❤️

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Thank you for the kind words friend. Ive learned to listen to that intuition in me and follow it. I respect others views, but I know that I wont ever bow before a god ever again.

[@AliceI7764]

I haven't even begun the reaction yet, but wanted to stop and comment on your opening remarks. I'm turning 60 in a couple of months and had been a Christian all my life. I no longer believe in any of that. I feel almost like someone who has stepped out from under ground for the first time. It's a little strange and now I have a tiny idea what my LGB friends may have felt not wanting to "come out". My children know but I can never talk about this with my mother who is super religious. It would crush her. In any case I think I understand how you feel.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

appreciate you friend, thank you for speaking up.

[@VitaDavey]

I don't like the song, but I love that it exists.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Its not one I can listen to alot.

[@chaoscolby]

Please react to Too Sweet by Hozier.

[@elvwood]

I know the song very well and understood what it was about, but I'd never seen the video, which is hard to watch partly because of how it reflects reality. I am agnostic myself; I have no problem with people of faith, so long as that faith is driven by love and tolerance rather than tribalism. Also, I was a teen in the 70s when homophobia, racism, and sexism were deeply embedded in UK culture, and particularly humour. I made hurtful jokes even though I firmly believed that the people affected had every right to exist, love, and thrive, and I really regret it now. I made those jokes because that was just what you did. And I think that's why a lot of people do even worse things: because it's just the expected norm of the subculture they find themselves in. The horror is that it's nothing personal. It doesn't matter if you are doing these things in the name of God, or Decency, or The People, it's still not OK. The Bible got it right when it said "do unto others as you would have them do unto you" - go with that sentiment rather than "thou shalt not suffer a [insert targeted person] to live".

[@elvwood]

Also, for a very touching event, search "Hozier - Take Me To Church. Paris 10 Décembre 2014" - I'm sure you'll appreciate it!

[@ReedoTV]

You should check out Ren - Eden if you have not seen it

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I actually havnt, will look into it.

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

great song, great vocals. also a bit mainstream.

[@SpatialSpandex]

You're friend who suggested this video is a true friend. And as a person of faith, but despises the church because of it hypocrisy, all I can say don't leave. Whatever happened in your past, belongs in the past. Its already water under the bridge. Please, do not walk away from the big guy upstairs.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

When it comes to it, my choice has nothing to do with people or how they have treated me. It all has to do with the religion and the big guy. That's where my problem is. I understand your concern and love man, I've always felt that from you. But I wont bow to this anymore.

[@SpatialSpandex]

@TheWolffAndTheMelody I won't preach to you about it. I have nothing but respect for you and everything you do. If you ever want to talk my phone and DMs are always open to you.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

@@SpatialSpandex the feelings are mutual my friend! Truly.

[@sifle]

Leo moracchioli does a great metal version of this 🤘

[@StantonMoira]

Same. 🩵

[@Kimberlyannkent]

❤🫂