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.
Whole Lotta Love
Hozier Lyrics
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I'm going to send you back to schoolin'
Way down inside, honey, you need it
I'm goin' to give you my love
I'm goin' to give you my love, oh
Want a whole lotta love
Want a whole lotta love
Want a whole lotta love
You've been learnin', baby
I've been yearnin'
All them good times, baby, baby
I've been learnin'
Way, way down inside, honey, you need it
I'm gonna give you my love, ah
I'm goin' to give you my love, ah, oh
Want a whole lotta love
Want a whole lotta love
Want a whole lotta love
Want a whole lotta love
You've been coolin', baby, I've been droolin'
All the good times, baby, I've been misusin'
Way, way down inside
I'm goin' to give you my love
I'm goin' to give you every inch of my love
Goin' to give you my love, hey alright, yes
Sir
Want a whole lotta love
Want a whole lotta love
Want a whole lotta love
Want a whole lotta love
Way down inside, woman, you need love
Shake for me, girl
I want to be your back door man
Hey! Oh! Hey! Oh! Hey! Oh!
Keep it coolin', baby keep it coolin', baby
Keep it coolin', baby keep it coolin', baby
Keep it coolin', baby
The lyrics to Hozier's song "Whole Lotta Love" portray a strong desire for a deep and intense love. The singer acknowledges that the person they are addressing needs some "schooling" when it comes to love, suggesting that they have experienced hardships or struggles in their relationships. The singer asserts that they will provide the love that is needed, promising to give their all. The repetition of the phrase "I'm going to give you my love" emphasizes the singer's commitment and determination to give everything they have.
The chorus, with its repetitive lines of "Want a whole lotta love," further emphasizes the singer's yearning for a love that is vast and all-encompassing. It reflects a desire for a love that is abundant and overflowing, not just a simple or superficial affection. The repeated use of this phrase creates a sense of intensity and urgency in the song.
The verses highlight the singer's willingness to learn and grow in love. They express that they have been waiting and yearning for "all them good times" with the person they are addressing. It suggests that there is a mutual desire for an intense and passionate connection. The line, "I'm gonna give you my love, ah, I'm gonna give you my love, ah, oh" shows the singer's anticipation and eagerness to give their love fully.
Line by Line Meaning
You need coolin', baby, I'm not foolin'
You require some guidance and correction, my dear, and I assure you, I'm sincere about it
I'm going to send you back to schoolin'
I will help you improve and educate yourself further
Way down inside, honey, you need it
Deep within yourself, my dear, you truly desire it
I'm goin' to give you my love
I am prepared to give you affection and care
I'm goin' to give you my love, oh
I will offer you my love, without a doubt
Want a whole lotta love
Desire an abundance of love
You've been learnin', baby
You have been gaining knowledge, my dear
I've been yearnin'
Meanwhile, I have been longing
All them good times, baby, baby
All those pleasant moments, my dear, my dear
I've been learnin'
I have been educating myself
Way, way down inside, honey, you need it
Deep, deep inside you, my dear, you truly crave it
I'm gonna give you my love, ah
I am going to bestow upon you my affection, ah
I'm goin' to give you my love, ah, oh
I am going to offer you my love, ah, oh
You've been coolin', baby, I've been droolin'
While you have been growing distant, my dear, I have been yearning intensely
All the good times, baby, I've been misusin'
The joyful occasions, my dear, I have been wasting
Way, way down inside
Deep, deep inside
I'm goin' to give you my love
I am going to present my love to you
I'm goin' to give you every inch of my love
I will give you my love in its entirety
Goin' to give you my love, hey alright, yes
I am determined to give you my love, hey alright, yes
Sir
Respectfully, sir
Way down inside, woman, you need love
Deep within you, my dear lady, you truly desire love
Shake for me, girl
Move your body enticingly for me, girl
I want to be your back door man
I yearn to be your secret lover
Hey! Oh! Hey! Oh! Hey! Oh!
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm
Keep it coolin', baby keep it coolin', baby
Maintain your composure, my dear, keep it cool
Keep it coolin', baby keep it coolin', baby
Hold on to your calmness, my dear, keep it cool
Keep it coolin', baby
Retain your coolness, my dear
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN PAUL JONES, JOHN BONHAM, MONTY NORMAN, ROBERT ANTHONY PLANT, JIMMY PAGE, WILLIE DIXON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
T erebi
He made the song his own, I love the instrumental arrangement, this is so nice, I honestly can't stop listening.
Vicki D
Same ✅
T erebi
always ;)
Karen Keena
Are you still listening? 😜
monty mallett
Good cover. Takes balls to take on Led Zepplin.
Jennifer Davis
Adam Lambert can single the hell out of some Zepp.
But this... Oh wow!
kiefer spence
Zeppelin** Sorry, I had to correct that! I agree though. :-D
J McLean
I'm pretty upset that I didn't get to hear Hozier sing "I'm gonna give you every inch of my love"
Jaxx G
or “i wanna be your back door man” 😭😭
Beth W
SAME