Hozier was born in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland. His mother is the visual artist Raine Hozier-Byrne (who also designed his latest album cover). He began a degree in music at Trinity College, Dublin, but dropped out midway through his first year in order to record demos for Universal Music. While at Trinity, he became involved with the Trinity Orchestra. He was a member of Anúna from 2008 to 2012, and appears as a soloist on their 2012 release "Illumination" singing "La Chanson de Mardi Gras". He toured and sang with the group internationally including performances in Norway and the Netherlands.
In 2013, Hozier released the EP "Take Me to Church EP" (also containing "Like Real People Do", "Angel of Small Death and The Codeine Scene" and a live version of "Cherry Wine"), with the title track becoming his breakthrough single after it went viral on YouTube. It reached number one on the Irish iTunes singles chart and number two in the official chart on 25 October 2013.
Hozier followed up Take Me to Church with the new EP "From Eden EP" (also containing "Work Song", "Arsonist's Lullabye" and a live version of "To Be Alone"), and a number of festival tour dates and television appearances in the United States. Hozier released his self-titled album, "Hozier" on 19 September 2014. It had five singles including "Take Me to Church", "Work Song", and "From Eden", which were hits on his earlier EPs. On December 2014, it was announced that "Take Me to Church" was nominated at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards for Song of the Year in 2015.
In September 2018, he released an EP titled Nina Cried Power and featured the title track as a single, reaching number one on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart. He released his second album, Wasteland, Baby! in March 2019, which debuted atop the Irish Albums Chart and the Billboard 200, and has since been certified gold in the U.S.
Do I Wanna Know
Hozier Lyrics
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Do you ever get that fear that you can't shift
The type that sticks around like something in your teeth?
Are there some aces up your sleeve?
Have you no idea that you're in deep?
I dreamt about you nearly every night this week
How many secrets can you keep?
'Cause there's this tune I found
And I play it on repeat
Until I fall asleep
Spilling drinks on my settee
Do I wanna know
If this feeling flows both ways?
Sad to see you go
Sort of hoping that you'd stay
Darling we both know
That the nights were mainly made
For saying things that you can't say tomorrow day
Crawling back to you
Ever thought of calling when you've had a few?
'Cause I always do
Maybe I'm too
Busy being yours to fall for somebody new
Now I've thought it through
Do I wanna know
If this feeling goes both ways?
It's sad to see you go
Was sort of hoping that you'd stay
Darling we both know
That the nights were mainly made
For saying things that you can't say tomorrow day
Oh, crawling back to you
Ever thought of calling when you've had a few?
'Cause I always do
Maybe I'm too (was sort of hoping that you stay)
Busy being yours to fall for somebody new (flows both ways)
Now I've thought it through (had a few)
Crawling back to you (was sort of hoping that you stay)
Ever thought of calling when you've had a few?
(Flows both ways)
'Cause I always do
Maybe I'm too (was sort of hoping that you stay)
Busy being yours to fall for somebody new (flows both ways)
Now I've thought it through
Crawling back to you (was sort of hoping that you stay)
Ever thought of calling when you've had a few?
(Flows both ways)
'Cause I always do
The song "Do I Wanna Know?" by Hozier explores the uncertainties and frustrations that arise when attempting to navigate the complicated emotions of love. The first verse is a series of questions that suggest curiosity and a sense of longing to connect with someone on a deeper level. The imagery of having "color in your cheeks" and "something in your teeth" evokes a sense of intimacy and familiarity while the question of "how many secrets can you keep?" suggests a hesitancy or reluctance to fully open up. The repetition of the line "Do I wanna know?" underscores the confusion and ambivalence that the singer is feeling, unsure if they want to pursue this connection or if it's worth the potential risk of rejection.
In the chorus, the singer expresses a desire for reciprocity and honesty in the relationship, but also acknowledges that things might not go as planned. The line "crawling back to you" suggests that there has been a past connection between the two, but it's unclear if that connection is still ongoing or if it's a memory of something that has already ended. The bridge of the song, which repeats the same questions from the first verse, highlights the cyclical nature of these thoughts and feelings and the difficulty of moving past them.
Overall, "Do I Wanna Know?" explores the complexities of love and relationships, capturing the uncertainty and frustration of trying to navigate them.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you got color in your cheeks?
Do you have a healthy complexion or are you blushing?
Do you ever get that fear that you can't shift The type that sticks around like something in your teeth?
Do you ever have a persistent feeling or thought that you cannot get rid of?
Are there some aces up your sleeve?
Do you have some hidden advantages or secrets?
Have you no idea that you're in deep?
Are you not aware that you are in a difficult or complicated situation?
I dreamt about you nearly every night this week
I have been constantly thinking and dreaming about you recently.
How many secrets can you keep?
How much can you keep hidden before you feel the need to reveal it?
'Cause there's this tune I found That makes me think of you somehow And I play it on repeat Until I fall asleep Spilling drinks on my settee
There is a song that reminds me of you and I keep playing it constantly while drinking, until I fall asleep and spill my drinks.
Do I wanna know If this feeling flows both ways?
Do you have the same feelings for me as I do for you?
Sad to see you go Sort of hoping that you'd stay
I am disappointed that you are leaving and secretly hoping that you will stay.
Darling we both know That the nights were mainly made For saying things that you can't say tomorrow day
We both know that the night is the perfect time to express our true feelings without worrying about the consequences.
Crawling back to you Ever thought of calling when you've had a few? 'Cause I always do
I often feel the urge to reach out to you when I am drunk, even though I know it might not be a good idea.
Maybe I'm too Busy being yours to fall for somebody new Now I've thought it through
I am too occupied with being yours to consider falling for someone else, but I have taken the time to think about it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alex Turner
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Ashe Quinn
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
Have you got colour in your cheeks?
Do you ever get that fear that you can't shift the type
That sticks around like summat in your teeth?
Are there some aces up your sleeve?
Have you no idea that you're in deep?
I've dreamt about you nearly every night this week
How many secrets can you keep?
'Cause there's this tune I found
That makes me think of you somehow an' I play it on repeat
Until I fall asleep, spillin' drinks on my settee
[Pre-Chorus]
(Do I wanna know?) If this feelin' flows both ways?
(Sad to see you go) Was sorta hopin' that you’d stay
(Darling, we both know) That the nights were mainly made
For sayin' things that you can't say tomorrow day
[Chorus]
Crawlin' back to you
Ever thought of callin' when
You've had a few?
'Cause I always do
Maybe I'm too
Busy bein' yours
To fall for somebody new
Now, I've thought it through
Crawlin' back to you
[Pre-Chorus]
(Do I wanna know?) If this feelin' flows both ways?
(Sad to see you go) Was sorta hopin' that you’d stay
(Darling, we both know) That the nights were mainly made
For sayin' things that you can't say tomorrow day
[Chorus]
Crawlin' back to you (Crawlin' back to you)
Ever thought of callin' when
You've had a few? (Had a few)
'Cause I always do ('Cause I always do)
Maybe I'm too (Maybe I’m too busy)
Busy bein' yours (Bein' yours)
To fall for somebody new
Now, I've thought it through
Crawlin' back to you (2x)
Lis Makeup
LYRICS Have you got color in your cheeks?
Do you ever get that fear that you can't shift the type
That sticks around like summat in your teeth?
Are there some aces up your sleeve?
Have you no idea that you're in deep?
I've dreamt about you nearly every night this week
How many secrets can you keep?
'Cause there's this tune I found
That makes me think of you somehow and I play it on repeat
Until I fall asleep, spillin' drinks on my settee
If this feelin' flows both ways?
(Sad to see you go) Was sorta hopin' that you'd stay
(Baby, we both know) That the nights were mainly made
For sayin' things that you can't say tomorrow day
Crawlin' back to you
Ever thought of callin' when
You've had a few?
'Cause I always do
Maybe I'm too
Busy bein' yours
To fall for somebody new
Now, I've thought it through
Crawlin' back to you
So have you got the guts?
Been wonderin' if your heart's still open
And if so, I wanna know what time it shuts
Simmer down an' pucker up, I'm sorry to interrupt
It's just I'm constantly on the cusp of tryin' to kiss you
I don't know if you feel the same as I do
But we could be together if you wanted to
If this feelin' flows both ways?
(Sad to see you go) Was sorta hopin' that you'd stay
(Baby, we both know) That the nights were mainly made
For sayin' things that you can't say tomorrow day
Crawlin' back to you (crawlin' back to you)
Ever thought of callin' when
You've had a few? (had a few)
'Cause I always do ('cause I always do)
Maybe I'm too (maybe I'm too busy)
Busy bein' yours (bein' yours)
To fall for somebody new
Now, I've thought it through
Crawlin' back to you
If this feelin' flows both ways?
(Sad to see you go) Was sorta hopin' that you'd stay
(Baby, we both know) That the nights were mainly made
For sayin' things that you can't say tomorrow day
(Do I wanna know?) Too busy bein' yours to fall
(Sad to see you go) Ever thought of callin', darlin'?
(Do I wanna know?) Do you want me crawlin' back to you?
Gabe
The original is a sad song hidden under a cool sounding instrumental, but this is like a slap of reality
J4SP13
Gabe pRoDuCtIoNs its like “Hey Ya” but only with the lyrics in a way
Thabo Shikwambane
well said
Rain
you like both Hozier and Berserk..interesting
Gabe
@Rain indeed
shimata
Berserk and Dark souls, you're the perfect creation
Ann Jose
"maybe I'm too busy being yours to fall for somebody new"
No matter who sings this song, this will ALWAYS be my favourite part.
Julie Rose
I love it
Priya Saraff
it's everything in one simple sentence.
BigPoppaZeus
Hits hawd