To Be Alone
Hozier/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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With folks around
When they're playing
The anthems of rape culture loud,
Crude and proud
Creatures baying
All I've ever done is hide
From our times
Honey, when you kill the lights
And kiss my eyes
I feel like a person for a moment of my life
But you don't know what hell you put me through
To have someone kiss the skin that crawls from you
To feel your weight in arms I'd never use
It's the god that heroin prays to
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
Oh to be alone with you
There are questions I can't ask
Now at last
The worst is over
See the way you hold yourself
Reel against
Your body's borders
I know that you hate this place
Not a trace
Of me would argue
Honey, we should run away
Oh someday
Our baby and her momma
And the damaged love she make
But I don't know what else that I would give
Than try to kiss the skin that crawls from you
Then feel your weight in arms I'd never use
It's the god that heroin prays to
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
Oh to be alone with you
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
It feels good, girl, it feels good
Oh to be alone with you
The lyrics of Hozier/Musicfire.in's song "To Be Alone" describe a feeling of discomfort and isolation in crowds, especially when surrounded by the "anthems of rape culture." The singer expresses a desire to be alone with their lover, where they can escape the harsh realities of the world and feel like a whole person again. However, there is a hint of darkness to this desire, as the singer acknowledges the pain and struggle they go through to be with their partner, comparing it to the addictive power of heroin.
The lines "To have someone kiss the skin that crawls from you / To feel your weight in arms I'd never use / It's the god that heroin prays to" suggest a complex and difficult relationship, one that is both loving and destructive. The singer feels both pleasure and pain in the presence of their lover, and seems to accept this as a kind of necessary sacrifice. They are willing to endure the discomfort of being in crowds and the struggle of being in this relationship, because the moments of joy and connection with their partner are worth it.
Overall, the lyrics of "To Be Alone" are a powerful expression of the conflicted emotions involved in loving someone who brings both pleasure and pain. The song captures the feeling of wanting to escape from the world and be alone with the person you care about, even if that means facing your inner demons together.
Line by Line Meaning
Never feel too good in crowds,
I never feel comfortable being around a lot of people at once
With folks around
Especially when those people are loud and obnoxious
When they're playing
When they're blaring
The anthems of rape culture loud,
Songs that promote and glorify sexual assault
Crude and proud
Vulgar and unashamed
Creatures baying
People acting like animals
All I've ever done is hide
I've always tried to stay away from these situations
From our times
In this day and age
When you're near me
But when I'm with you
Honey, when you kill the lights
Especially when we turn off the lights
And kiss my eyes
And you kiss me gently
I feel like a person for a moment of my life
I feel alive and human for a brief moment
But you don't know what hell you put me through
You don't understand how much pain I've been through
To have someone kiss the skin that crawls from you
It's difficult to let someone get close to me because of my past trauma
To feel your weight in arms I'd never use
I'm afraid to be vulnerable and hold someone close
It's the god that heroin prays to
It's a strong and addictive feeling, like a drug
It feels good, girl, it feels good
But despite the pain and fear, being with you feels good
Oh to be alone with you
I yearn for the intimacy of just being with you, away from the noise of the world
There are questions I can't ask
There are things I want to know but I'm afraid to ask
Now at last
But finally
The worst is over
The most difficult part is behind us
See the way you hold yourself
I notice how you protect yourself
Reel against
Push back against
Your body's borders
The physical and emotional boundaries you've set for yourself
I know that you hate this place
I know you don't feel comfortable here
Not a trace
There's nothing here
Of me would argue
I wouldn't disagree
Honey, we should run away
We should escape from this society that's full of pain and trauma
Oh someday
Maybe someday soon
Our baby and her momma
We can start a family and have a better life together
And the damaged love she make
Despite our past trauma, we can create a new and better love for ourselves
It feels good, girl, it feels good
Being with you gives me hope for a better future
Oh to be alone with you
I long for the comfort and security of just being with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JUNIOR KIMBROUGH, ANDREW HOZIER BYRNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@queenofsalt7515
What my parents hear when I'm upstairs having a breakdown and they're trying to relax in the living room
@bethm5852
“Love u funky forest dad” Most relatable thing I’ve ever read lmao
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omg haha
@largeandmildlythreateningr2966
this sounds like you're inside at a cabin near someone's house concert playing down the hill by the water.
except if hozier was there irl nobody would stay inside
@sydneycostantino1574
This is my Aesthetic. I can't
@Malaima
The mixture of sound between fire and water is perfect!!!!! I'VE NEVER SEEN IT SO PERFECTLY DONE! It is a delight to listen by itself. And with Shrike to give oh all its texture, all its soulfullness,... Melancholy, but also a home-y ness, a deep sense of being at home: at the place where your heart rests, is brought of by the sounds, out of the song. And put into place. You are amazing. Your work is. This is my aesthetic too, so please keep doing!!!!
@strangend
This makes me weirdly emotional,,,
@bluewinter1121
I live for this. It's so relaxing just listening to these while sipping tea and studying for finals
@thuanmai9375
Imagine listening to your fav singer, sitting in a cozy place, next to your fav person ~~~~ Thank you so much for having made these videos.
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My favorite person is hozier 😊!