Take Me to Church
Hozier
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My lover's got humour She's the giggle at a funeral Knows everybody's disapproval I should've worshipped her sooner If the Heavens ever did speak She is the last true mouthpiece Every Sunday's getting more bleak A fresh poison each week 'We were born sick,' you heard them say it My church offers no absolutes She tells me 'worship in the bedroom' The only heaven I'll be sent to Is when I'm alone with you I was born sick, but I love it Command me to be well Amen. Amen. Amen Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life If I'm a pagan of the good times My lover's the sunlight To keep the Goddess on my side She demands a sacrifice To drain the whole sea Get something shiny Something meaty for the main course That's a fine looking high horse What you got in the stable? We've a lot of starving faithful That looks tasty That looks plenty This is hungry work Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life No masters or kings when the ritual begins There is no sweeter innocence than our gentle sin In the madness and soil of that sad earthly scene Only then I am human Only then I am clean Amen. Amen. Amen Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life
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Written by: Andrew Hozier Byrne
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7 facts about this song
Music Composition1. "Take Me to Church" was composed in the key of Em with a tempo of 128 bpm.
2. The song features a contrasting, dramatic choral refrain which diverges from the melancholic verses.
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Artist Background3. The song was written and performed by Irish singer-songwriter Andrew Hozier-Byrne, known as Hozier.
4. Before "Take Me to Church" Hozier was relatively unknown. The success of the song propelled him into worldwide fame.
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Release and Reception5. "Take Me to Church" was released as a single in 2013 and later included in Hozier's 2014 self-titled debut album.
6. The song topped the charts in 12 countries and reached the top 3 in 12 others, including the United States and United Kingdom.
7. It got nominated for Song of the Year at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Lyrics and Themes8. The song is a critique of religion, particularly Catholicism, and its stance toward homosexuality.
9. "Take Me to Church" uses religious language and metaphors to convey a humanist message and reinforce its homoerotic undertones.
10. The song’s lyrics tell a tale of love, desire, regret, and redemption.
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Music Video11. The video, directed by Brendan Canty, addresses the persecution of the LGBTQ+ community in Russia.
12. The music video has amassed over 400 million views on YouTube for its poignant narrative which aligns with the theme of the lyrics.
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Cover Versions13. Various artists have covered "Take Me to Church", including Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding, and Demi Lovato.
14. Singer/Songwriter Matt Maher turned the song into a hymn in his cover version, flipping the song’s original critique of religious institutions.
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Song's Impact15. "Take Me to Church" was used in promotional material for the TV series "The Leftovers".
16. The song has drawn comparisons to the works of other artists including Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley and Tom Waits.
17. Its success is said to have contributed to a resurgence of interest in soulful, bluesy pop music.
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