Hozier — Cherry Wine (Live)
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Her eyes and words are so icy
Oh but she burns
Like rum on the fire
Hot and fast and angry
As she can be
I walk my days on a wire.
It looks ugly, but it's clean,
Oh momma, don't fuss over me.
The way she tells me I'm hers and she is mine
Open hand or closed fist would be fine
The blood is rare and sweet as cherry wine.
Calls of guilty fall on me
All while she stains
The sheets of some other
Thrown at me so powerfully
Just like she throws with the arm of her brother.
But I want it, it's a crime
That she's not around most of the time.
The way she shows me I'm hers and she is mine
Open hand or closed fist would be fine
Blood is rare and sweet as cherry wine.
Her fight and fury is fiery
Oh but she loves
Like sleep the the freezing
Sweet and right and merciful
I'm all but washed
In the tide of her breathing.
And it's worth it, it's divine
And I can have this some of the time.
The way she shows me I'm hers and she is mine
Open hand or closed fist would be fine
The blood is rare and sweet as cherry wine.
Oh but she burns
Like rum on the fire
Hot and fast and angry
As she can be
I walk my days on a wire.
It looks ugly, but it's clean,
Oh momma, don't fuss over me.
The way she tells me I'm hers and she is mine
Open hand or closed fist would be fine
The blood is rare and sweet as cherry wine.
Calls of guilty fall on me
All while she stains
The sheets of some other
Thrown at me so powerfully
Just like she throws with the arm of her brother.
But I want it, it's a crime
That she's not around most of the time.
The way she shows me I'm hers and she is mine
Open hand or closed fist would be fine
Blood is rare and sweet as cherry wine.
Her fight and fury is fiery
Oh but she loves
Like sleep the the freezing
Sweet and right and merciful
I'm all but washed
In the tide of her breathing.
And it's worth it, it's divine
And I can have this some of the time.
The way she shows me I'm hers and she is mine
Open hand or closed fist would be fine
The blood is rare and sweet as cherry wine.
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Trust me, this guy is a fucking genius.
I dunno...I think I'd take some Luka Bloom over this guy any day. Similar vocals, but more energy.
flyboy wrote:
I've never seen Patty as a diminuitive for Patrick - normally it's Paddy.
Irish guy born on St. Patty's Day. His birthday parties must be rockin.
I've never seen Patty as a diminuitive for Patrick - normally it's Paddy.
mread wrote:
It's Hozier's interpretation of how we were all Hozed by the Hozers in Public Health :-)
Oops. At first glance I thought the album cover was about COVID-19 prevention compliance
It's Hozier's interpretation of how we were all Hozed by the Hozers in Public Health :-)
Most excellent to hear. Thank you William! How many years ago did William posit that this song was about...zombies?
flyboy wrote:
Paddy's!
And seen that he was raised in a quaker family and possibly doesn't subscribe to Catholicism, I'd say not for that reason.
Irish guy born on St. Patty's Day. His birthday parties must be rockin.
Paddy's!
And seen that he was raised in a quaker family and possibly doesn't subscribe to Catholicism, I'd say not for that reason.
flyboy wrote:
They usually name them Patrick.
Irish guy born on St. Patty's Day. His birthday parties must be rockin.
They usually name them Patrick.
Irish guy born on St. Patty's Day. His birthday parties must be rockin.
On_The_Beach wrote:
You may be hozy, but he's Hozier.
He's hosier than thou...?-)
Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
The lyrics seem to describe quite an abusive relationship. "open hand or closed fist".
For a second I thought this was Chris Bathgate... Bill seems to have stopped playing his work. 
Gem <3
Oops. At first glance I thought the album cover was about COVID-19 prevention compliance
Correction: Like sleep to the freezing
This song would segue perfectly into "Grantchester Meadows" by Pink Floyd
Skydog wrote:the album cover is interesting
so many symbols and hidden meanings
for example the clock on the wall represents time
so many symbols and hidden meanings
for example the clock on the wall represents time
I think I found another - the book on the armchair maybe means sitting down and reading? Something to do while drinking cherry wine...
there is sweetness and poignance in his work 
solid 9
You may be hozy, but he's Hozier.
the album cover is interesting
so many symbols and hidden meanings
for example the clock on the wall represents time
so many symbols and hidden meanings
for example the clock on the wall represents time
Beautiful. Need to check him out more! Thanks RP!
jimmpypowder wrote:
Hey, please don't be so hard on street musicians. Even David Gilmour did some busking before his career took off with Pink Floyd.
I've heard better acoustic music on a street corner
Hey, please don't be so hard on street musicians. Even David Gilmour did some busking before his career took off with Pink Floyd.
jimmpypowder wrote:
That says more about the industry than this song.
I've heard better acoustic music on a street corner
That says more about the industry than this song.
First listen and look at the lyrics ...
A vampire in rehab ?
A vampire in rehab ?
bluemoon88 wrote:
I agree, but it is somewhat offset by the jarring and intriguingly juxtaposed choir voices backing him on many of the tracks on the album - reminding of how central religion is within his music, often in a harsh and cynical light.
Saw Hozier in concert this week, and his voice is even better in person - rich and warm. The album is good, but I'm not a fan of the production choices on his vocals. Can't wait to see what he does next. A definite 9 on this one from me.
I agree, but it is somewhat offset by the jarring and intriguingly juxtaposed choir voices backing him on many of the tracks on the album - reminding of how central religion is within his music, often in a harsh and cynical light.
I've heard better acoustic music on a street corner
Sounds like Gary Lightbody which isn't a bad thing 
Saw Hozier in concert this week, and his voice is even better in person - rich and warm. The album is good, but I'm not a fan of the production choices on his vocals. Can't wait to see what he does next. A definite 9 on this one from me.
squidish wrote:
Yes, I can't stand that song. This is quite listenable, however.
This is the same guy that wants me to take him to church. Nice range of styles. And he's cute.
Yes, I can't stand that song. This is quite listenable, however.
DaidyBoy wrote:
Well, there are presently only 28 ratings for this tune, but they now include one "10" and one "9".
Odd ratings - no 9's or 10's. Don't see that often.
Well, there are presently only 28 ratings for this tune, but they now include one "10" and one "9".
he makes the little birds chirp along, isn't that special? quite nice
Interesting lyrics...
Odd ratings - no 9's or 10's. Don't see that often.
This is the same guy that wants me to take him to church. Nice range of styles. And he's cute.