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 AnĂşna 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 Parting Glass
Hozier Lyrics
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I've spent it in good company
And all the harm that ever I done
Alas it was to none but me
For all I've done for want of wit
To memory now I can't recall
So fill to me the parting glass
Good night and joy be with you all
Oh, all the comrades that e'er I had
They're sorry for my going away
And of all the sweethearts that e'er I had
They'd wish me one more day to stay
But as it falls unto my lot
That I must go and you must not
I'll gently rise and I'll softly call
Good night and joy be with you all
In Hozier's song, 'The Parting Glass', the artist speaks of his experiences in good company and reflects on the memories he has made with his comrades and sweethearts. The opening lines of the song suggest that the artist has lived his life in the company of good people, spending his wealth on happy times with them. However, he also acknowledges that he has made mistakes and caused harm to himself in the process of having a good time. He laments his own lack of intelligence in some of the things he has done and admits that he cannot remember them all.
As the song progresses, the artist addresses his friends and lovers, acknowledging their sorrow at his departure. He reminisces about the happy days that they have spent together, and they express their regret that he is leaving. He mentions how his companions would wish him to stay for one more day and we see a glimpse of his longing for their company as well. But he knows that he must go, and so he bids them a gentle goodbye, expressing his hope that they will find joy even in his absence.
Overall, the song is a bittersweet reflection on life and the people we share it with. It acknowledges the good times we have had, but does not shy away from the mistakes and occasionally painful memories that come with them. Through it all, the artist expresses a deep love and appreciation for those who have been a part of his life, even as he prepares to say goodbye.
Line by Line Meaning
Of all the money that e'er I had
Out of all the money I've had
I've spent it in good company
I've spent it on good people and good times
And all the harm that ever I done
And all the harm that I've caused
Alas it was to none but me
Sadly it hurt only me
For all I've done for want of wit
For all I did out of foolishness
To memory now I can't recall
I cannot remember all of it now
So fill to me the parting glass
So fill up one more drink before I leave
Good night and joy be with you all
Wish you all a good night and happiness
Oh, all the comrades that e'er I had
Oh, all the comrades I've had
They're sorry for my going away
They feel sad that I'm leaving
And of all the sweethearts that e'er I had
And of all the sweethearts I've had
They'd wish me one more day to stay
They would want me to stay for one more day
But as it falls unto my lot
But as it falls to my fate
That I must go and you must not
That I must leave and you must stay
I'll gently rise and I'll softly call
I'll calmly leave and say goodbye
Good night and joy be with you all
Wish you all a good night and happiness
Lyrics Š Songtrust Ave
Written by: DANIEL JOSEPH RYAN
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@verenicevazquez1061
Of all the money that e'er I had
I've spent it in good company
And of all the harm that e'er I've done
Alas it was to none but me
For all I've done for want of wit
To memory now I can't recall
So fill to me the parting glass
Good night and joy be with you all
Of all the comrades that e'er I had
They are sorry for my going away
And of all the sweethearts that e'er I had
They would wish me one more day to stay
But since it falls unto my lot
That I must go and you must not
I'll gently rise and I'll softly call
Good night and joy be with you all
@athomassen3980
I need an album of Hozier covering traditional Irish songs
@alissasmothers25
That is also my wish
@frank6551
SAME
@Lea_Deetz
#TakeMyMoney
@seanc41556
@@alissasmothers25 Imagine Raglan Road
@casandralanni8244
Yes!!!
@lilyraimey3499
His natural Irish accent really shines in this ballad. Lovely.
@Gaffneyy
It is an Irish ballad, and heâs definitely playing into it. But yes overall!
@lauralg8253
This is not an Irish balad. Is a Scottish balad.
@heyitsbethxo9957
His British so it helps