Top 10 Best Songs by Hozier

The song that conquered the world. A dark, dramatic indictment of the church and a celebration of sexuality as religion. The production is bare and echoing, giving it a sacred atmosphere.

Hozier's voice sounds prophetic here. The chorus "Amen, Amen, Amen" is iconic. It's heavy, meaningful, and musically overwhelming.

Live recorded in an abandoned hotel, with just Hozier and his acoustic guitar. You hear birds in the background. The melody is sweet and tender, but the lyrics are about domestic violence.

This contrast makes the song heartbreaking. The beauty of the music masks the ugliness of the story, just as the abuser masks his actions. A masterpiece of subtlety.

The bass line is groovy and modern, with production that's tighter than his earlier work. It's about the lifestyle differences between two lovers.

Hozier sounds cool and nonchalant here. "I take my whiskey neat." It's a perfect pop-soul song that shows that after ten years he's still relevant and innovative.

A soulful pop track with an irresistible bass line and strings. It's about the fleeting nature of being in love and falling for someone new every day.

The chorus is cheerful and sing-along-friendly. The production is rich and full. It shows a lighter, flirty side of Hozier that contrasts with his often heavy themes.

A powerful protest song and tribute to activists (Nina Simone, Billie Holiday). The drums are thundering and aggressive. The guest appearance of soul legend Mavis Staples adds historical weight.

It's bombastic and urgent. "It's not the waking, it's the rising." An anthem meant to shake people awake, full of anger and hope.

This Hozier song is an ode to jazz history. The guitar is clean and rhythmic, and the lyrics are full of references to classic songs by Duke Ellington and Chet Baker. Hand clapping makes it light.

It's one of his most accessible songs. The atmosphere is warm and nostalgic. Hozier shows here that he's also a refined musician who honors his heroes.

A slow, dragging song that sounds like an old chain-gang tune. The percussion is dull and heavy, and the choir hums in the background. It's about a love stronger than death.

The atmosphere is sultry and romantic in a morbid way. "I will crawl home to her." It's pure gospel-blues, sung with deep, soulful conviction.

A bright, almost cheerful guitar track in an unusual 5/4 time signature. The lyrics are darker, sung from the perspective of the devil falling in love.

The contrast is typical Hozier. The music bounces, but the words are heavy and biblical. A beautiful example of his talent for storytelling.

A song that revolves around dynamics. It begins quiet and gospel-like, and explodes in the chorus with heavy drums and hand clapping. It's an ode to dance and physical expression.

The atmosphere is intense and spiritual. Hozier's voice fills the space completely. The song feels like a ritual, incantatory and powerful.

One of his more upbeat and rocking songs. The guitar riff is screaming and bluesy. The lyrics are a fantasy about running away with a loved one and naming children after R&B legends.

The song has a nice "swagger." The chorus is catchy and energetic. It shows the lighter, playful side of Hozier, without losing his musical roots.