Hozier Quotes, born Andrew John Hozier-Byrne on March 17, 1990, in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland, is an Irish singer-songwriter and musician renowned for his soulful, blues-infused folk-rock sound.
Rising to global fame with his 2013 debut single “Take Me to Church,” a powerful critique of institutional hypocrisy that earned a Grammy nomination, Hozier’s music blends poetic lyricism with themes of love, spirituality, and social justice.
His albums, including Hozier (2014), Wasteland, Baby! (2019), and Unreal Unearth (2023), showcase his introspective storytelling. These 15 quotes—sourced from his songs, interviews, and posts on X—reflect his insights on love, art, resilience, and the human experience, infused with his evocative, philosophical style.
15 Hozier Quotes
- “We were born sick, you heard them say it, my church offers no absolutes.” (Song, “Take Me to Church,” Hozier, 2014)
- “The only heaven I’ll be sent to is when I’m alone with you.” (Song, “Take Me to Church,” Hozier, 2014)
- “I think music has the ability to lift the human spirit and bring people together in a way that few other things can.” (Interview, NPR, 2014)
- “There’s an art to life’s distractions, to try to move beyond existing.” (Song, “Someone New,” Hozier, 2014)
- “I’m always trying to write from a place of truth, even if it’s messy or uncomfortable.” (Interview, Rolling Stone, 2019)
- “Honey, just put your sweet lips on my lips, we should just kiss like real people do.” (Song, “Like Real People Do,” Hozier, 2014)
- “You don’t have to be perfect to create something meaningful; you just have to be honest.” (Interview, The Guardian, 2023)
- “All I’ve ever done is dream, that love would be enough to pull me through.” (Song, “Work Song,” Hozier, 2014)
- “The human soul is hungry for beauty; we seek it everywhere—in art, in music, in each other.” (Post on X, @Hozier, 2020-03-15)
- “I fall in love just a little, oh, a little bit every day with someone new.” (Song, “Someone New,” Hozier, 2014)
- “Art should challenge, comfort, and reflect the world we live in, all at once.” (Interview, Billboard, 2019)
- “If I was born as a blackthorn tree, I’d wanna be felled by you, held by you, fuel the pyre of your enemies.” (Song, “NFWMB,” Nina Cried Power EP, 2018)
- “There’s something sacred in the act of creating, whether it’s a song or a moment of connection.” (Interview, Variety, 2023)
- “I slithered here from Eden just to sit outside your door.” (Song, “From Eden,” Hozier, 2014)
- “Resilience is not about avoiding pain, but about finding a way to sing through it.” (Interview, The Irish Times, 2023)
Hozier’s quotes weave together poetic depth, raw honesty, and a call to find beauty in life’s complexities, inspiring listeners to embrace their truths. Which one resonates with you? Drop it in the comments and keep his soulful spirit alive!
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