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.
The Bones
Hozier Lyrics
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We took a hard left, but we're alright
Yeah, life sure can try to put love through it, but
We built this right, so nothing's ever gonna move it
When the bones are good, the rest don't matter
Yeah, the paint could peel, the glass could shatter
Let it rain 'cause you and I remain the same
Baby, I know any storm we're facing
Will blow right over while we stay put
The house don't fall when the bones are good, mm
Call it dumb luck, but baby, you and I
Can't even mess it up, although we both try
No, it won't always go the way we plan it
But the wolves came and went and we're still standing
When the bones are good, the rest don't matter
Yeah, the paint could peel, the glass could shatter
Let it rain 'cause you and I remain the same
When there ain't a crack in the foundation
Baby, I know any storm we're facing
Will blow right over while we stay put
The house don't fall when the bones are good, mm
When the bones are good
Bones are good, the rest, the rest don't matter (baby, it don't really matter)
Paint could peel, the glass could shatter (oh, the glass, oh, the glass could shatter)
Bones are good, the rest, the rest don't matter (ooh)
Paint could peel, the glass, the glass could shatter (yeah)
When the bones are good, the rest don't matter
Yeah, the paint could peel, the glass could shatter
Let it rain (let it rain, let it rain)
'Cause you and I remain the same
When there ain't a crack in the foundation (woo)
Baby, I know every storm we're facing
Will blow right over while we stay put
The house don't fall when the bones are good
Yeah, ooh, mm
In "The Bones" by Hozier, the lyrics convey a message of resilience and strength in a relationship. The opening lines, "We're in the homestretch of the hard times, We took a hard left, but we're alright," indicate that despite facing difficulties, the couple has managed to navigate through them and come out on the other side.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of a solid foundation. The line "When the bones are good, the rest don't matter" suggests that if the core of the relationship is strong, external factors or imperfections won't have a significant impact. It doesn't matter if "the paint could peel, the glass could shatter," because their love remains steadfast. The metaphorical "bones" symbolize the strength and stability of their connection.
The lyrics also acknowledge the unpredictable nature of life. The line "No, it won't always go the way we plan it" acknowledges that challenges and unexpected events will arise. However, the couple remains resilient. The mention of "the wolves came and went and we're still standing" signifies that they have faced previous adversities and overcome them together.
The repetition of the chorus throughout the song reinforces the message of stability and endurance. The line "Let it rain 'cause you and I remain the same" implies that even during difficult times, their love remains constant. The phrase "The house don't fall when the bones are good" further emphasizes the idea that as long as their foundation remains strong, they can weather any storm.
Overall, "The Bones" is a song about the strength of a relationship and the ability to withstand challenges. It emphasizes the importance of a solid foundation and conveys a message of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
We're in the homestretch of the hard times
We are nearing the end of difficult times in our lives
We took a hard left, but we're alright
We faced challenges and obstacles, but we are still doing fine
Yeah, life sure can try to put love through it, but
Life may test our love, but we are strong enough to overcome it
We built this right, so nothing's ever gonna move it
We have established a strong foundation in our relationship that nothing can break
When the bones are good, the rest don't matter
When the foundation is solid, the other aspects don't have much significance
Yeah, the paint could peel, the glass could shatter
External things like paint peeling or glass shattering are inconsequential
Let it rain 'cause you and I remain the same
Regardless of external circumstances, our love and commitment stay unchanged
When there ain't a crack in the foundation
When there are no flaws in our relationship's foundation
Baby, I know any storm we're facing
I am confident that we can weather any challenges that come our way
Will blow right over while we stay put
Difficulties will pass, while we remain steadfast
The house don't fall when the bones are good, mm
As long as the foundation is strong, our relationship will endure
Call it dumb luck, but baby, you and I
Some may think it's luck, but you and I know it's more than that
Can't even mess it up, although we both try
Despite our efforts, we can't ruin what we have together
No, it won't always go the way we plan it
Things won't always go according to our plans
But the wolves came and went and we're still standing
Despite facing challenges, we have endured and are still together
Bones are good, the rest, the rest don't matter
As long as the foundation is strong, other things are insignificant
Paint could peel, the glass could shatter
Superficial things can deteriorate, but it doesn't affect our relationship
Let it rain (let it rain, let it rain)
We can handle any hardships that come our way
'Cause you and I remain the same
Our love and bond stay unchanged
When there ain't a crack in the foundation (woo)
When our relationship's foundation is flawless
Baby, I know every storm we're facing
I am confident that we can overcome any challenges
Will blow right over while we stay put
Difficulties will pass by, as we stay committed
The house don't fall when the bones are good
As long as the foundation is strong, our relationship won't crumble
Yeah, ooh, mm
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz, Maren Morris
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@esseamae1898
We're in the homestretch of the hard times
We took a hard left, but we're alright
Yeah, life sure can try to put love through it, but
We built this right, so nothing's ever gonna move it
When the bones are good, the rest don't matter
Yeah, the paint could peel, the glass could shatter
Let it rain 'cause you and I remain the same
When there ain't a crack in the foundation
Baby, I know any storm we're facing
Will blow right over while we stay put
The house don't fall when the bones are good
Call it dumb luck, but baby, you and I
Can't even mess it up, although we both try
No, it don't always go the way we planned it
But the wolves came and went and we're still standing
When the bones are good, the rest don't matter
Yeah, the paint could peel, the glass could shatter
Let it rain 'cause you and I remain the same
When there ain't a crack in the foundation
Baby, I know any storm we're facing
Will blow right over while we stay put
The house don't fall when the bones are good
When the bones are good
Bones are good, the rest, the rest don't matter (baby, it don't really matter)
Paint could peel, the glass could shatter (oh, the glass, oh, the glass could shatter)
Bones are good, the rest, the rest don't matter (ooh)
Paint could peel, the glass, the glass could shatter (yeah)
When the bones are good, the rest don't matter
Yeah, the paint could peel, the glass could shatter
Let it rain (let it rain, let it rain)
'Cause you and I remain the same (woo)
When there ain't a crack in the foundation (woo)
Baby, I know any storm we're facing
Will blow right over while we stay put
The house don't fall when the bones are good
Yeah, ooh
@gkennedy_32
[Verse 1: Maren Morris]
We're in the homestretch of the hard times
We took a hard left, but we're alright
Yeah, life sure can try to put love through it, but
We built this right, so nothing's ever gonna move it
[Chorus: Maren Morris]
When the bones are good, the rest don't matter
Yeah, the paint could peel, the glass could shatter
Let it rain 'cause you and I remain the same
When there ain't a crack in the foundation
Baby, I know any storm we're facing
Will blow right over while we stay put
The house don't fall when the bones are good, mmmm
[Verse 2: Hozier, with Maren Morris]
Call it dumb luck, but baby, you and I
Can't even mess it up, though we both tried
No, it don't always go the way we planned it
But the wolves came and went and we're still standing
[Chorus: Maren Morris, Hozier & Both]
When the bones are good, the rest don't matter
Yeah, the paint could peel, the glass could shatter
Let it rain 'cause you and I remain the same
When there ain't a crack in the foundation
Baby, I know any storm we're facing
Will blow right over while we stay put
The house don't fall when my bones are good
Mmm
When the bones are good
[Bridge: Maren Morris, with Hozier]
Bones are good, the rest, the rest don't matter (Baby, it don't really matter)
Paint could peel, the glass could shatter (Oh, the glass, oh, the glass could shatter)
Bones are good, the rest, the rest don't matter (Ooh)
Paint could peel, the glass, the glass could shatter (Yeah)
[Chorus: Maren Morris, with Hozier]
When the bones are good, the rest don't matter
Yeah, the paint could peel, the glass could shatter
Let it rain (Let it rain, let it rain)
’Cause you and I remain the same
When there ain't a crack in the foundation (Ooh)
Baby, I know any storm we're facing
Will blow right over while we stay put
The house don't fall when my bones are good
[Outro: Maren Morris & Hozier]
Yeah, ooh
Ooh
@Theminebros122
“Hey hozier wanna be on this pop song”
“Not really”
“It has bones in the title”
“Yeah sure”
@chynnavindiola58
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
@viiiiiiiii5475
Ikr😂😂
@alinabuzulan4583
Hahaha
@onoedosio6412
GrifWithOneF 😂😂😂😂😭
@ellawolf777
This killed me 😂
@eduardoomiliani9551
Hozier can sing the bible and i would sit all day listening to him
@YourFriendlyBarista
I would believe it if he sung it
@sherrahfox3718
He would really be taking you to church! 😂 (cheesy, but I had to!)
@Iam_Tiara
Eduardo Omiliani FACTS