As a gay kid who grew up in a church that told me every day that I was sick, this song hits home. They didn't know I was gay, but I did, and their words decreased my self worth so badly that I still have no self confidence and I am 48 years old now. Careful how you treat people.
I'm SO sorry they made you feel that way sweetheart 😔 in my opinion those who call themselves "Christian" or use religion as a reason to hate or judge another are the fucking WORST. They're also usually the ones with the most to hide. It look a bad marriage to a Narcissist to strip me of all of my self esteem/worth, Im 52 now 11 years after I left & I'm still trying to find mine. I made damn sure my gay son now 24 ALWAYS knew he was loved & supported 💙 Sending you tons of love & hugs tonight from 🇨🇦 xo
People are cruel and apparently have too much time on their hands... instead of taking care of their own business, they get all up in everyone else's... their hatred, fear and anger made them characters in YOUR story, and irrelevant in their own... you won. You know who you are and the fact that you have the ability to love is a strength... WHO that is, makes no difference... it's the 21st century. Live, love and know YOU are worthy of love.
@Rose Madder I was just confused because Kiwi said the people there didn't know they were gay so was confused why they called Kiwi sick if not for that
Ive personally seen Hozier perform live. This song in particular is sung with so much passion. For the chorus, it was like a scream of grief, where he'd pound his fist against his chest with every word
You where born and to me everybody is born to me outof love, other peoples tiny minds is what make us sick, I don't know you but even if you are purple with yellow dots, I love you when you love, whomever you love
I just wanted to say GOD BLESS YOUR PARENTS FOR RAISING A MAN LIKE YOU who has the heart that you do!! Whatever woman you end up with is going to be a LUCKY LADY!! You can't fake the heart, uniqueness and the genuine person you are!! You are AWESOME and such a JOY TO WATCH!! LOVE YOU BRO!!!❤️❤️🎵🎵❤️❤️
As a gay man who was brought up in the 60’s I was told it was a mental condition, I was chastised by the Catholic Church, told I was going to Hell, it still disturbs me today
Mr. Jayvee, thank you for this. No 2 people will hear this song and think of the same thing/situation. I live in the South and those of us who are members of the LGBT+ community have grown up hearing things like, "Pray the gay away" and "You must not go to church" or "You need more Jesus in your life". I am a firm believer in God BUT, that being said - IF my beliefs are true, we all have to face God at the end and vouch for how we lived. I won't be going to hell for anyone else's actions in their life - just mine. I refuse to judge someone based on what they do in the privacy of their own space - as long as it doesn't harm another living being. I wish we could all live this way and worry about our own stuff. May you have a wonderful day and keep up the good work. Stay strong, my guy. ❤😊
Yeah I'm a southern woman who happens to be bi and this song hits hard. I've never suffered because of who I am...people in my little town mind their own business, in general, thankfully.
My mom was raised in a free will Baptist church in the south. Didn’t even know she could be gay. Bc of that it wasn’t till after her 3rd husband & 3rd child that she even realized she was gay. She had been desperately searching for love with men she was biologically unable to feel attracted to. Growing up in the LGBTQ+ community I knew my family and the ppl who helped raise me weren’t abnormal, but religious family members told me my mother would burn in eternal hellfire, when I was 7 fcking yrs old. It was traumatizing bc my mom was everything to me. I knew they were wrong but I was terrified of god and hell. Till I realized at 14 I’d rather burn in hell with the ppl that I loved then be in heaven with those evil religious btches who would traumatize a child to the point I devolved stomach pains and severe anxiety. I also remember my mom telling me how I should keep our family a secret to keep me from being bullied. I didn’t know at the time but that must have broken her heart. I was the only child she really had left, my older sister had run off and my ex step dad had threatened my mom with having her other kids taken away for being gay if she didn’t give custody of her toddler to him. The one thing they did for sure was make atheists out of the both of us. I believed in god as a child but all faith was killed by their bigotry and cruelty. But on a positive note my best friend in HS found my home to be her haven. Her parents were homophbic bigots but my family gave her the courage to come out. (She’s married to her wife now and they’re about to go through IVF to have their first child.) By HS I quit hiding my family and developed a reputation for beating anyones a$$ who tried to tlk sht to me. My mom passed unexpectedly in 2020 but I’m grateful she got to see marriage legalized and the end to many state level discriminatory laws. I’m also grateful that my HS best friend’s child won’t have to hide her family.
@@Comrade_mommy Babydoll, I feel your pain in a way. I spent 3 years of my life in a Free Will Baptist. Folks are cruel and unfortunately, your mom saw that side. I lost my mom in 2001 - 5 days after I turned 18. My heart goes out to you. Your mom sounds like she was a strong, wonderful woman who instilled some great things in her daughter/son. I don't know you but I am your sister under the "human condition". Sending hugs and love your way. ❤❤
Love is love. Hate and being different is just something that shows a person's maturity in the true human condition. My God loves all and I mean all.....
This song was about the anti lgbt hate crimes occurring and still occurring in Russia. Hozier said that the gang going after the kids was specifically a Neo-Nazi gang, based on many far right gangs that had done similar things in Russia. This song was sung in solidarity with the atrocities committed against LGBT+ people in Russia. Hozier is not Russian, but he wanted to sing for the Russians who lived in fear everyday of being themselves.
We are not born prejudice it is taught to us and SOMETIMES religion doesn't always teach love. Great vocals by Hozier and the message is so important love eventually wins.
This song is hauntingly beautiful. All this time I had no idea that it was about being gay. As the PROUD Mum of a gay son hearing/seeing what others have gone through really does break my heart. For anyone out there who feels alone & unloved because of who they love; let me know, I'll do my best to help you feel just how truly worthy you really are. 💜💜💜🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈💜💜💜
I don't know that the song is necessarily about being gay, but rather the hypocrisy of the church and some of those that attend these institutions. Catholic priests were diddling altar boys but the church was covering it up while still preaching against abortion or birth control or homosexuality or whatever. A lot of so-called Christians are Christians on Sundays but live a sinful life the rest of the week. Too many conservative bible-thumpers condemn homosexuality and other lifestyle choices while having affairs (Jim Baker and Jerry Falwell come immediately to mind) and using up all the offerings to buy themselves mansions. Not everyone is good and not everyone is bad. A majority of us probably fall somewhere in between. There is no reason for any of us to let others tell us how to behave and how to live.
Wow sometimes the intolerance of people Dam, it just hurts my soul. My brother was gay, he faced a lot of discrimination. When he came out, he lost a lot of family and friends. But he was my brother and I saw his soul for what is was, pure light and kindness. Not for who he slept with.
This song has helped me so much in life because im a gay man and i was on the worship team a singer and they found out i had a boyfriend and said i couldnt sing there anymore so this song hits home with me.
Decades ago when I was a straight black teen who knew nothing about anything when coming out 1st became "a thing"..... n later when the dragging of a young openly gay man by a rope behind a pick up became a regular news report I was transported into the unyielding support of a group i knew nothing about. This song took me back when it was released.... n reinforced the conviction born of youth's shock n outrage.
Stunningly beautiful, devastatingly gorgeous song 🥲 Hozier, who had a Protestant upbringing in the the Quaker faith, but he’s calling out the hypocrisy he sees in the catholic church which influences so many parts of Irish life. From Wikipedia: “The video, shot in grayscale on location at Inniscarra Dam in Cork, Ireland, follows a same-sex relationship in Russia and the violently homophobic backlash that ensues when the community learns of one of the men's sexuality. The video had a budget of 500 euros.” A Masterpiece of a song and video.
Thank you SO much for that! I'm originally from Belfast & had no idea!! Your explanation was amazing 💜 And if you ask me the cult known as the Catholic church are the leaders in hypocrisy, that's just my own two cents.
Jay this is why you are my fav reactor man... i always have a blast just jaming n listening to you...as if yer a mate next to me yappin... then every so often you drop one like this and genuinely get behind it and appreciate it and leave your thoughts on it it... imo you are bona fide the most open youtuber on youtube.
He's performed this song live at an awards show a few years ago with non other than Annie Lennox. Can you imagine? Brilliant. Made it all the way to No.2 here in the UK. Fantastic song and singer. Has some other great music too.
i have loved this song for yrs ever since it came out. and when i first seen the video i got the true meaning and it has made me cry even more now. stunning song and video. words cant describe how stunning this song and video meaning is wow
From the emotion in his voice you can just feel that pain and devastation. I really wish humans were more accepting, but sadly some try to rationalize their hate and fear in the name of religion or just plain ignorance.
"but sadly some try to rationalize their hate.." I wholeheartedly agree with your opinion here but personally I I think the right word for this would be " _justifying_ their hate and fear.." . I think that if these types of people (the mobs) in the video would not end up doing what they did if they'd rationalize their decisions.
I think people like the mob also fear themselves. The worst enemy are those who are in denial of their own truths. They fear gay couples. You find these guys don't mind girl on girl as long as they are entertained and in control of it. It's men they fear.
Compelling and beautiful, the build to the chorus is soaring. I saw him do this years ago on Saturday Night Live. Just hearing him and watching his eyes reached my soul.
Jayvee.. you'll always be a channel i slink in to in my darkest days cause you lift me up with your comentary on songs i already love... and you do that with a ton of respect and thats why i love this channel.. i love your thoughts more than the song.. which av heard hundreds of times.. but when a nice person.... also shares the same thoughts as i did..back when... its special.. makes me glad... a new audience is born.. but at same time makes me personally feel amazing for reasons no one needs to know .... jayvee.. the boss of reactions bringing it back for all the OGs.. thats what ye do.. ye make it cool to love older music and really understand why it is part of ones life.. gor better or worse..
The box he buried, is symbolic of the secret that he carried. And when you see those men holding the box, it means that they found out their secret. This song is amazing. The video is heartbreaking.
Do they know the real story or what's it morphed into. The song was written to bring attention to the vile and heinous crimes perpetuated against the LGBT community in Chechnya. They were hunted. They were tortured. They were imprisoned. They were killed.
This song, his voice wonderful. Then the first time I saw the music video? So powerful. Still find it hard to watch because it makes me cry. It took it the song to another level.
I've always loved your channel and reactions but this one commands respect. Your open minded interpretation of this song was just awesome. As a gay man who felt wrong about it (when I was many moons younger) this song really tapped into that feeling I had. He sings it with such power and conviction it's simply amazing. I'm going to enjoy revisiting this reaction many times over ❤️
It is so powerful for sure! I think it could relate to anyone who is 'different' or dealing with ignorance and being afraid of something or someone different than themselves, in such a terrifying and violent way. The religious part could just mean the 'ignorant' ones think that what they believe is better than truly knowing and understanding the individual in question. thx for sharing Jayvee :)
Most people don't get this song till you see the video. Makes me sick. My daughter is gay and how anyone can be bigoted, racist or sexis is beyond my comprehension. Just love people for who they are. One love. Too much hatred in this world.
I saw/heard this so long ago, people can be so ugly, pulls at the heart-strings. It hurts to see so much hate in the world and how others are affected by it. Maybe we all should worry about fixing our own imperfections instead of casting stones at others. Great song by Hozier, beautiful vocals.
I'd suggest Nina Cried Power next if you want another song with deep meaning, he has a ton of great songs (Shrike, NFWMB, Cherry Wine, and Movement to name just a few).
"Hozier elaborated that "an act of sex is one of the most human things ..but an organization like the church, say, through its doctrine, would undermine humanity by successfully teaching shame about sexual orientation ... the song is about asserting yourself and reclaiming your humanity through an act of love"
For another truly stunning video of this song, check out the ballet dancer Sergei Polunin dancing solo to this in an empty building. Haunting, sexy, ethereal.
Love is LOVE ❤ why is it easier for people to hate than it is to love. Life is short, don't judge someone on thier sexuality, life is hard enough, just live it with love.
Other great Hozier songs to check out are "Work Song", "Movement", "To be Alone", and "Talk". He also did a cover of "We are Young" and Destiny's Child "Say My Name" and they're both pretty epic! And on a somewhat unrelated side note, you should absolutely react to Leon Bridges "River"! It's such a compelling song and it just gets in your soul!
Hozier is amazing! Please treat yourself by listening to “Arsonist Lullaby” and “Nina Cried Power”. The great Mavis Staples joins him on Nina Cried Power, it’s an awesome song and tribute to those who have fought for civil rights through there talents.
Every time I hear this song, I think that I'd like to hear Elton John sing it. Hozier's voice is absolutely amazing, but I think Elton would kill it, too.
I will never understand why some ignorant people feel it’s their business to tell others who to love, what way to live your life or what race is better than another. I will never tolerate discrimination of any kind. Ever.
You do not get to choose who you love and all love comes with pain how much pain are you willing to endure for the love you have that's the only real question
Hating someone for any reason is so wasteful; many great people out there if you just decide to not judge. Probably the hardest thing you will ever do, but beat down the desire to judge day after day, and some day it will not be able to rise again. And then the joy of life and seeing everyone for their true selves will be yours.
My amazing son is gay and is not sick...he is perfectly made in Gods image just like straight people are, and he was born that way, he did not just decide to choose to be gay, and i do not believe he will not go to heaven because of it. I am so thankful he has been born into a much more accepting time than it used to be, but we still have a long way to go.You said it perfectly...Love who you love! Thank you!!
Thank you for highlighting another great Irish artist on your channel, Jayvee!! Hozier himself has not identified as gay at any point but is labelled an “honorary lesbian” by the LGBT community for how poetic and astounding his lyrics about women are 😁 Hozier is just one man, Andrew Hozier Byrne, and other greats of his are “Nina Cried Power” and “Movement”, and a STUNNING live performance of his would be “To Be Alone live in Kilkenny” ❤️❤️
Thanks for reacting to this, I never really listened to the entire song or seen the video but it’s a shame that this is still reality to some individuals, people need to be free to love who they love
To me the most powerful thing about this song is the implication that love is holy. No matter what they might tell you is wrong, god won’t approve, etc to feel and experience love is the closest to god you can be as a human. And it’s powerful to know that and live against the wishes of others who may try to condemn you for living your own godly truth
Its coming from a place he knows which is Ireland and the catholic church. There are specific issues there but it really translates across the world to any religion or none. When I first saw the video I teared up. It is just a moving song.
Nine years ago the song was written to bring attention to the heinous crimes being perpetuated against the gay community in Chechnya. They were hunted. They were imprisoned. They were tortured. They were killed. Why? Because of religion.
the artist himself in an interview said it was about his frustration with the catholic church views and growing up in Ireland. Since he wrote the song I believe him. He did say there are many ways to interpret the song however. @@m.gattus-reinhart845
As a gay kid who grew up in a church that told me every day that I was sick, this song hits home. They didn't know I was gay, but I did, and their words decreased my self worth so badly that I still have no self confidence and I am 48 years old now. Careful how you treat people.
I'm SO sorry they made you feel that way sweetheart 😔 in my opinion those who call themselves "Christian" or use religion as a reason to hate or judge another are the fucking WORST. They're also usually the ones with the most to hide.
It look a bad marriage to a Narcissist to strip me of all of my self esteem/worth, Im 52 now 11 years after I left & I'm still trying to find mine. I made damn sure my gay son now 24 ALWAYS knew he was loved & supported 💙
Sending you tons of love & hugs tonight from 🇨🇦 xo
People are cruel and apparently have too much time on their hands... instead of taking care of their own business, they get all up in everyone else's... their hatred, fear and anger made them characters in YOUR story, and irrelevant in their own... you won. You know who you are and the fact that you have the ability to love is a strength... WHO that is, makes no difference... it's the 21st century. Live, love and know YOU are worthy of love.
I am your new mom and I LOVE YOU!!!!
Why did they call you sick?
@Rose Madder I was just confused because Kiwi said the people there didn't know they were gay so was confused why they called Kiwi sick if not for that
Ive personally seen Hozier perform live. This song in particular is sung with so much passion. For the chorus, it was like a scream of grief, where he'd pound his fist against his chest with every word
So thank you for the kind perspective. The line that resonates with me is how they told me I was born sick. It's taken a lifetime to reclaim my power.
You where born and to me everybody is born to me outof love, other peoples tiny minds is what make us sick, I don't know you but even if you are purple with yellow dots, I love you when you love, whomever you love
“That’s a fine lookin high horse” .. rampant self righteousness .. powerfull stuff
I just wanted to say GOD BLESS YOUR PARENTS FOR RAISING A MAN LIKE YOU who has the heart that you do!! Whatever woman you end up with is going to be a LUCKY LADY!! You can't fake the heart, uniqueness and the genuine person you are!! You are AWESOME and such a JOY TO WATCH!! LOVE YOU BRO!!!❤️❤️🎵🎵❤️❤️
As a gay man who was brought up in the 60’s I was told it was a mental condition, I was chastised by the Catholic Church, told I was going to Hell, it still disturbs me today
❤ for you ....
Mr. Jayvee, thank you for this. No 2 people will hear this song and think of the same thing/situation. I live in the South and those of us who are members of the LGBT+ community have grown up hearing things like, "Pray the gay away" and "You must not go to church" or "You need more Jesus in your life". I am a firm believer in God BUT, that being said - IF my beliefs are true, we all have to face God at the end and vouch for how we lived. I won't be going to hell for anyone else's actions in their life - just mine. I refuse to judge someone based on what they do in the privacy of their own space - as long as it doesn't harm another living being. I wish we could all live this way and worry about our own stuff. May you have a wonderful day and keep up the good work. Stay strong, my guy. ❤😊
Yeah I'm a southern woman who happens to be bi and this song hits hard. I've never suffered because of who I am...people in my little town mind their own business, in general, thankfully.
My mom was raised in a free will Baptist church in the south. Didn’t even know she could be gay. Bc of that it wasn’t till after her 3rd husband & 3rd child that she even realized she was gay. She had been desperately searching for love with men she was biologically unable to feel attracted to. Growing up in the LGBTQ+ community I knew my family and the ppl who helped raise me weren’t abnormal, but religious family members told me my mother would burn in eternal hellfire, when I was 7 fcking yrs old. It was traumatizing bc my mom was everything to me. I knew they were wrong but I was terrified of god and hell. Till I realized at 14 I’d rather burn in hell with the ppl that I loved then be in heaven with those evil religious btches who would traumatize a child to the point I devolved stomach pains and severe anxiety. I also remember my mom telling me how I should keep our family a secret to keep me from being bullied. I didn’t know at the time but that must have broken her heart. I was the only child she really had left, my older sister had run off and my ex step dad had threatened my mom with having her other kids taken away for being gay if she didn’t give custody of her toddler to him. The one thing they did for sure was make atheists out of the both of us. I believed in god as a child but all faith was killed by their bigotry and cruelty.
But on a positive note my best friend in HS found my home to be her haven. Her parents were homophbic bigots but my family gave her the courage to come out. (She’s married to her wife now and they’re about to go through IVF to have their first child.) By HS I quit hiding my family and developed a reputation for beating anyones a$$ who tried to tlk sht to me. My mom passed unexpectedly in 2020 but I’m grateful she got to see marriage legalized and the end to many state level discriminatory laws. I’m also grateful that my HS best friend’s child won’t have to hide her family.
@@Comrade_mommy Babydoll, I feel your pain in a way. I spent 3 years of my life in a Free Will Baptist. Folks are cruel and unfortunately, your mom saw that side. I lost my mom in 2001 - 5 days after I turned 18. My heart goes out to you. Your mom sounds like she was a strong, wonderful woman who instilled some great things in her daughter/son. I don't know you but I am your sister under the "human condition". Sending hugs and love your way. ❤❤
Love is love. Hate and being different is just something that shows a person's maturity in the true human condition. My God loves all and I mean all.....
@@lorrieannesilvey474 exactly. And im glad you believe that.
This song was about the anti lgbt hate crimes occurring and still occurring in Russia. Hozier said that the gang going after the kids was specifically a Neo-Nazi gang, based on many far right gangs that had done similar things in Russia.
This song was sung in solidarity with the atrocities committed against LGBT+ people in Russia.
Hozier is not Russian, but he wanted to sing for the Russians who lived in fear everyday of being themselves.
We are not born prejudice it is taught to us and SOMETIMES religion doesn't always teach love. Great vocals by Hozier and the message is so important love eventually wins.
This song is hauntingly beautiful. All this time I had no idea that it was about being gay. As the PROUD Mum of a gay son hearing/seeing what others have gone through really does break my heart.
For anyone out there who feels alone & unloved because of who they love; let me know, I'll do my best to help you feel just how truly worthy you really are.
💜💜💜🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈💜💜💜
Absolutely! #FreeMomHugs
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I don't know that the song is necessarily about being gay, but rather the hypocrisy of the church and some of those that attend these institutions. Catholic priests were diddling altar boys but the church was covering it up while still preaching against abortion or birth control or homosexuality or whatever. A lot of so-called Christians are Christians on Sundays but live a sinful life the rest of the week. Too many conservative bible-thumpers condemn homosexuality and other lifestyle choices while having affairs (Jim Baker and Jerry Falwell come immediately to mind) and using up all the offerings to buy themselves mansions. Not everyone is good and not everyone is bad. A majority of us probably fall somewhere in between. There is no reason for any of us to let others tell us how to behave and how to live.
Me too. I never saw the video until now.
This song is not about being gay. The video is. The song can be about lots of things, like all good songs, depends on the person who's listening.
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Another fantastic Irish artist, 🇮🇪 so proud of the talent from my little country!
We love who we love. I think this song's lyrics are VERY deep.
Wow sometimes the intolerance of people Dam, it just hurts my soul. My brother was gay, he faced a lot of discrimination. When he came out, he lost a lot of family and friends. But he was my brother and I saw his soul for what is was, pure light and kindness. Not for who he slept with.
i am so glad you stuck by your brother!!!!!
Such an amazing sister to have had💚
I love this man's sweet innocence ❤
Love knows no bounds. Beautiful and haunting
This song has helped me so much in life because im a gay man and i was on the worship team a singer and they found out i had a boyfriend and said i couldnt sing there anymore so this song hits home with me.
Decades ago when I was a straight black teen who knew nothing about anything when coming out 1st became "a thing"..... n later when the dragging of a young openly gay man by a rope behind a pick up became a regular news report I was transported into the unyielding support of a group i knew nothing about. This song took me back when it was released.... n reinforced the conviction born of youth's shock n outrage.
Stunningly beautiful, devastatingly gorgeous song 🥲 Hozier, who had a Protestant upbringing in the the Quaker faith, but he’s calling out the hypocrisy he sees in the catholic church which influences so many parts of Irish life. From Wikipedia: “The video, shot in grayscale on location at Inniscarra Dam in Cork, Ireland, follows a same-sex relationship in Russia and the violently homophobic backlash that ensues when the community learns of one of the men's sexuality. The video had a budget of 500 euros.” A Masterpiece of a song and video.
Beautifully explained, Thank you!
Thank you SO much for that! I'm originally from Belfast & had no idea!! Your explanation was amazing 💜 And if you ask me the cult known as the Catholic church are the leaders in hypocrisy, that's just my own two cents.
@@bkm2797 You are most welcome, BKM 💙💛
@@lesleywarnock228 You are very welcome. And I agree 100% on the CC leading the hypocrisy race.
@@lesleywarnock228 Unlike those nice Presbyterians?
I cried the first time I saw this video.Wonderful song.
Jay this is why you are my fav reactor man... i always have a blast just jaming n listening to you...as if yer a mate next to me yappin... then every so often you drop one like this and genuinely get behind it and appreciate it and leave your thoughts on it it... imo you are bona fide the most open youtuber on youtube.
He's performed this song live at an awards show a few years ago with non other than Annie Lennox. Can you imagine? Brilliant. Made it all the way to No.2 here in the UK. Fantastic song and singer. Has some other great music too.
i have loved this song for yrs ever since it came out. and when i first seen the video i got the true meaning and it has made me cry even more now. stunning song and video. words cant describe how stunning this song and video meaning is wow
From the emotion in his voice you can just feel that pain and devastation. I really wish humans were more accepting, but sadly some try to rationalize their hate and fear in the name of religion or just plain ignorance.
"but sadly some try to rationalize their hate.."
I wholeheartedly agree with your opinion here but personally I I think the right word for this would be " _justifying_ their hate and fear.." . I think that if these types of people (the mobs) in the video would not end up doing what they did if they'd rationalize their decisions.
I think people like the mob also fear themselves. The worst enemy are those who are in denial of their own truths. They fear gay couples. You find these guys don't mind girl on girl as long as they are entertained and in control of it. It's men they fear.
I'm a butch lesbian trans woman and there are no words to describe how hard this song hits
His voice is amazing
watching the music video always makes me cry a little
"That's a fine looking high horse ".... what you got in the stable? Words SOME pple should be told... great song, great video.
Compelling and beautiful, the build to the chorus is soaring. I saw him do this years ago on Saturday Night Live. Just hearing him and watching his eyes reached my soul.
Jayvee.. you'll always be a channel i slink in to in my darkest days cause you lift me up with your comentary on songs i already love... and you do that with a ton of respect and thats why i love this channel.. i love your thoughts more than the song.. which av heard hundreds of times.. but when a nice person.... also shares the same thoughts as i did..back when... its special.. makes me glad... a new audience is born.. but at same time makes me personally feel amazing for reasons no one needs to know .... jayvee.. the boss of reactions bringing it back for all the OGs.. thats what ye do.. ye make it cool to love older music and really understand why it is part of ones life.. gor better or worse..
I've never heard this song before, but it was very touching, his voice draws you in...I enjoyed your opinion of it as well!
The box he buried, is symbolic of the secret that he carried. And when you see those men holding the box, it means that they found out their secret. This song is amazing. The video is heartbreaking.
This video is super powerful and it makes you cherish your LGBTQ friends and family and watch out for them. It breaks my heart every time.
You are a beautiful person. Thank you.💚
"Oh?....OOOH....Ooooh." I love the "oh that's cool" smile as it sinks! Luv u J!!!😍🥰😍
I glad of your reaction/review. It brings me joy to see someone discover the meaning of a song which on its own mearly sounds good
First time watching the video..Very powerful. Love is love..no one should be hurt because of who they love!!
Man, I have heard this song before but have not seen the video it really adds a lot of context, I get the meaning behind it now.
I saw Hozier live a couple of years ago and this was the last song he performed. BAWLED my eyes out, it was so emotional and beautiful.
Never really knew the premise of this song but I always liked it. Thanks for the reaction!
Such a wow song. My Christian in-laws loved this song until someone told them what it’s about, they would never play it again. Silly
It happend with Madonna's Like a Prayer.... ppl use to love it till you tell them what it is about... lmao
how sad for them...!!!
Do they know the real story or what's it morphed into. The song was written to bring attention to the vile and heinous crimes perpetuated against the LGBT community in Chechnya. They were hunted. They were tortured. They were imprisoned. They were killed.
I am a muslim and i love this song. Basically just enjoy it and May God have mercy on those who are struggling 🙏
Still get chills when I hear this, one of the best songs written in the last decade
Beautiful song, your words were beautiful. 💙💙👏👏🙌🙌
Work song and movement are two of my favourites by Hozier
Great song. I love his voice, the lyrics are so powerful and work on many levels, never seen the video before... ❤️
I absolutely adore his voice.
Dynamite reaction brother! Such a kind fella and a true role model for anyone watching 👀
Been listening to this song constantly for the last couple of weeks; Absolute belter!
Love who you want to love. Well said Jay. 👏
This song, his voice wonderful. Then the first time I saw the music video? So powerful. Still find it hard to watch because it makes me cry. It took it the song to another level.
People like you give me hope for a better world one day.
This song has such meaning for so many people for different reasons. Hate is hate and it’s ugly. Peace and acceptance is needed in this world
I've always loved your channel and reactions but this one commands respect. Your open minded interpretation of this song was just awesome. As a gay man who felt wrong about it (when I was many moons younger) this song really tapped into that feeling I had. He sings it with such power and conviction it's simply amazing. I'm going to enjoy revisiting this reaction many times over ❤️
That's a fine looking 'high horse'....what a lyric 🥰👊
It is so powerful for sure! I think it could relate to anyone who is 'different' or dealing with ignorance and being afraid of something or someone different than themselves, in such a terrifying and violent way. The religious part could just mean the 'ignorant' ones think that what they believe is better than truly knowing and understanding the individual in question. thx for sharing Jayvee :)
Most people don't get this song till you see the video. Makes me sick. My daughter is gay and how anyone can be bigoted, racist or sexis is beyond my comprehension. Just love people for who they are. One love. Too much hatred in this world.
I saw/heard this so long ago, people can be so ugly, pulls at the heart-strings. It hurts to see so much hate in the world and how others are affected by it. Maybe we all should worry about fixing our own imperfections instead of casting stones at others. Great song by Hozier, beautiful vocals.
I'd suggest Nina Cried Power next if you want another song with deep meaning, he has a ton of great songs (Shrike, NFWMB, Cherry Wine, and Movement to name just a few).
YES! 💜 -x-
Movement!
Love is love 💕
You never choose who you love. You feel it. I pray one day everyone would understand that. Love is love...simple and pure.
"Hozier elaborated that "an act of sex is one of the most human things ..but an organization like the church, say, through its doctrine, would undermine humanity by successfully teaching shame about sexual orientation ... the song is about asserting yourself and reclaiming your humanity through an act of love"
Love this song... powerful.
Thanks for reacting to something different.🙃❤
Love this song & video - Thanks Jay!
I’m straight but this is my favorite/one of my favorite songs to listen to
You’re an angel, Mr Jayvee 🙏
For another truly stunning video of this song, check out the ballet dancer Sergei Polunin dancing solo to this in an empty building. Haunting, sexy, ethereal.
Yes! That video is absolutely incredible.
absolutely mind blowing!
Yes....watching Sergei dancing to the song is amazing and all the words you used as well!!
Love is LOVE ❤ why is it easier for people to hate than it is to love. Life is short, don't judge someone on thier sexuality, life is hard enough, just live it with love.
Peace and love to all mankind ❤️
have the best day everyone and know you are loved .
Other great Hozier songs to check out are "Work Song", "Movement", "To be Alone", and "Talk". He also did a cover of "We are Young" and Destiny's Child "Say My Name" and they're both pretty epic!
And on a somewhat unrelated side note, you should absolutely react to Leon Bridges "River"! It's such a compelling song and it just gets in your soul!
Hozier has a song called “Movement” that is great! The video has Ukrainian ballet dancer Sergei Polunin in it.
"Ohhhhh, Ohhhhhh!!!" - Jayvee -march 2022! lmao
This is a tough watch but an amazing song!
Great reaction, respect my brother
Thank you for doing this bro 🙂
What an amazing reaction ❤
You know this song is beautiful, it's not our place judgements on anyone; their life is none of our business
The video for this song always makes me want to cry 🥲
Hozier is amazing! Please treat yourself by listening to “Arsonist Lullaby” and “Nina Cried Power”. The great Mavis Staples joins him on Nina Cried Power, it’s an awesome song and tribute to those who have fought for civil rights through there talents.
touchy reaction...you are a very kind person.....
Thank you for reacting to this.
A powerful message powerfully sung
Every time I hear this song, I think that I'd like to hear Elton John sing it. Hozier's voice is absolutely amazing, but I think Elton would kill it, too.
Hozier is an Irish singer songwriter this was life in ireland until the mid 90s not anymore thank god
I will never understand why some ignorant people feel it’s their business to tell others who to love, what way to live your life or what race is better than another. I will never tolerate discrimination of any kind. Ever.
Hozier is huge here in Ireland. Please check out his song Nina Cries Power - it’ll blow your mind!
You do not get to choose who you love and all love comes with pain how much pain are you willing to endure for the love you have that's the only real question
Hating someone for any reason is so wasteful; many great people out there if you just decide to not judge. Probably the hardest thing you will ever do, but beat down the desire to judge day after day, and some day it will not be able to rise again. And then the joy of life and seeing everyone for their true selves will be yours.
Bless you Jay 💜💖❤ -x-
My amazing son is gay and is not sick...he is perfectly made in Gods image just like straight people are, and he was born that way, he did not just decide to choose to be gay, and i do not believe he will not go to heaven because of it. I am so thankful he has been born into a much more accepting time than it used to be, but we still have a long way to go.You said it perfectly...Love who you love! Thank you!!
Cherish him and guard him.
This is one of my absolute favourites🌸🇬🇧
Ohhhhh god bless you bro
OMG finally someone gets it.
hugs to all you beautiful people 🤗
💜💜💜💜💜
Thank you for highlighting another great Irish artist on your channel, Jayvee!! Hozier himself has not identified as gay at any point but is labelled an “honorary lesbian” by the LGBT community for how poetic and astounding his lyrics about women are 😁 Hozier is just one man, Andrew Hozier Byrne, and other greats of his are “Nina Cried Power” and “Movement”, and a STUNNING live performance of his would be “To Be Alone live in Kilkenny” ❤️❤️
This applies to any "non biblical" relationship...gay, straight and out of wedlock etc.... It's very deep. I think it's beautiful.
Thanks for reacting to this, I never really listened to the entire song or seen the video but it’s a shame that this is still reality to some individuals, people need to be free to love who they love
To me the most powerful thing about this song is the implication that love is holy. No matter what they might tell you is wrong, god won’t approve, etc to feel and experience love is the closest to god you can be as a human. And it’s powerful to know that and live against the wishes of others who may try to condemn you for living your own godly truth
Its coming from a place he knows which is Ireland and the catholic church. There are specific issues there but it really translates across the world to any religion or none. When I first saw the video I teared up. It is just a moving song.
Nine years ago the song was written to bring attention to the heinous crimes being perpetuated against the gay community in Chechnya. They were hunted. They were imprisoned. They were tortured. They were killed. Why? Because of religion.
the artist himself in an interview said it was about his frustration with the catholic church views and growing up in Ireland. Since he wrote the song I believe him. He did say there are many ways to interpret the song however. @@m.gattus-reinhart845
I am 62..I wish we’d had music like this 🏳️🌈
This things are STILL happening......this is a crazy cruel world that I'm trying to understand.....but it's quite impossible.
Love is love, let's let it be
Cracking song and video 👏🏻