Andrew Hozier-Byrne (born 17 March 1990), known mononymously as Hozier, is … Read Full Bio ↴Andrew Hozier-Byrne (born 17 March 1990), known mononymously as Hozier, is an Irish musician and singer-songwriter from Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland. In 2013 he released his debut EP, featuring the hit single "Take Me to Church", and his second EP "From Eden" in 2014. His debut studio album, "Hozier", was released in Ireland in September 2014 and globally in October 2014.

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.

It Will Come Back
Hozier Lyrics

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You know better babe, you know better babe
Than to look at it, look at it like that
You know better babe, you know better babe
Than to talk to it, talk to it like that

Don't give it a hand, offer it a soul
Honey, make this easy
Leave it to the land, this is what it knows

Honey, that's how it sleeps

Don't let it in with with no intention to keep it
Jesus Christ, don't be kind to it
Honey don't feed it, it will come back

You know better babe, you know better babe
Than to smile at me, smile at me like that
You know better babe, you know better babe
Than to hold me just, hold me just like that

I know who I am when I'm alone
Something else when I see you
You don't understand, you should never know
How easy you are to need

Don't let me in with with no intention to keep me
Jesus Christ, don't be kind to me
Honey don't feed me I will come back

Can't be unlearned
I've known the warmth of your doorways
Through the cold, I'll find my way back to you
Oh please, give me mercy no more
That's a kindness you can't avoid!
I want you baby tonight, as sure as you're born

You'll hear me howling outside your door
Don't you hear me howling babe?
Don't you hear me howling babe?
Don't you hear me howling babe?
Don't you hear me howling

Don't you hear me howling
Don't you hear me howling babe?

Overall Meaning

"It Will Come Back" by Hozier is a song that is about the consequences of allowing something or someone into your life that you know isn't good for you. The song's lyrics instruct someone to take care with the emotions they allow themselves to feel, and to guard their heart from people that are untrustworthy. In this sense, the song is rather haunting, as it warns that even if you feel secure, and that everything is going to plan, the negative will come back – and it won't be pretty.

The first verse is a reminder not to give too much energy to something that doesn't deserve it. The singer is telling the listener to be careful with what they allow into their life. The second verse suggests a level of codependency, and the third warns against allowing oneself to be kept by another. As the song progresses, the message gets darker, with the line "Don't let me in with no intention to keep me" displaying an almost obsessive quality. The chorus serves as a warning: "Honey don't feed me, it will come back".

In conclusion, the song is a warning to be careful about who and what you let into your life, and that even small mistakes can have huge consequences that are difficult to recover from. It is an introspective look at the damage that can be done by selfishness, obsession, and codependency.

Line by Line Meaning

You know better babe, you know better babe Than to look at it, look at it like that
You're aware of how to treat things and creatures. You shouldn't judge them with a cruel look.

You know better babe, you know better babe Than to talk to it, talk to it like that
You know how to communicate with others. Don't use an unfriendly tone with them.

Don't give it a hand, offer it a soul Honey, make this easy Leave it to the land, this is what it knows Honey, that's how it sleeps
Don't treat things superficially, but try to touch their souls. It's better to let go of them and let nature take its course.

Don't let it in with with no intention to keep it Jesus Christ, don't be kind to it Honey don't feed it, it will come back
Don't pretend to love and care for something when you're only going to abandon it later. It's best not to even start, as it will only lead to heartbreak.

You know better babe, you know better babe Than to smile at me, smile at me like that
You're aware of your charm, but don't use it in a manipulative way.

You know better babe, you know better babe Than to hold me just, hold me just like that
You're aware of how touch can affect someone. Don't use it just for personal gain.

I know who I am when I'm alone Something else when I see you You don't understand, you should never know How easy you are to need
I'm comfortable with myself, but when I'm with you I transform. You don't realize how much I depend on you.

Don't let me in with with no intention to keep me Jesus Christ, don't be kind to me Honey don't feed me I will come back
Don't pretend to care about me if you're not going to stay in my life. Don't give me false hope, as I will only come back looking for more.

Can't be unlearned I've known the warmth of your doorways Through the cold, I'll find my way back to you Oh please, give me mercy no more That's a kindness you can't avoid! I want you baby tonight, as sure as you're born
I've experienced your love and comfort, and I can't forget it. I'll always come back to you, but please don't encourage me. I want you tonight, and there's no escaping it.

You'll hear me howling outside your door Don't you hear me howling babe? Don't you hear me howling babe? Don't you hear me howling babe? Don't you hear me howling Don't you hear me howling Don't you hear me howling babe?
You will always hear me calling for you, no matter how loud I have to shout. I can't help but come back to you.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andrew Hozier Byrne

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