Hozier - Eat Your Young lyrics
[Hozier - Eat Your Young lyrics]
Let me put my lips to something
Let me wrap my teeth around the world
Start carvin', darlin'
I wanna smell the dinner cookin'
I wanna feel the edges start to burn
Honey, I wanna race you to the table
If you hesitate, the gettin' is gone
I won't lie if there's somethin' to be gained
There's money to be made
Whatever's still to come
Get some
Pull up the ladder when the flood comes
Throw enough rope until the legs have swung
Seven new ways that you can eat your young
Come and get some
Skinnin' the children for a war drum
Puttin' food on the table
Sellin' bombs and guns
It's quicker and easier to eat your young
You can't buy this fineness
Let me see the heat get to you
Let me watch the dressing start to peel
It's a kindness, highness
Crumbs enough for everyone
Old and young are welcome to the meal
Honey, I'm makin' sure the table's made
We can celebrate the good that we've done
I won't lie if there's
Somethin' still to take
There is ground to break
Whatever's still to come
Get some
Pull up the ladder when the flood comes
Throw enough rope until the legs have swung
Seven new ways that you can eat your young
Come and get some
Skinnin' the children for a war drum
Puttin' food on the table
Sellin' bombs and guns
It's quicker and easier to eat your young
About the song Hozier - Eat Your Young
The song's lyrics are a call to action for individuals to rise up against those in power who seek to control and manipulate them for their own gains. Hozier's passionate vocals and poetic lyrics deliver a message of strength and resilience, urging listeners to take back their power and stand up for what they believe in. One can see that there are varying interpretations of the song and video's meaning. Some fans believe that the song is a commentary on how toxic parents can destroy a child's innocence, leaving them with lifelong scars. Others see it as a critique of gluttony and overindulgence in today's society.
Devotees have also praised Hozier's artistry and ability to express complex emotions through his music. They have described the song as a masterpiece, with some fans claiming to listen to it every day since its release.
The music video has also drawn attention for its stunning visuals, use of puppetry, and excellent acting from both Hozier and Sakhano. Some fans have even described the video as a visceral experience, while others have commented on its theatricality. Fans have praised the video's artistry and symbolism, with many interpreting the different images and scenes as representations of the ways in which society is shaped and controlled by those in power. One scene in particular, featuring a woman turning into a statue after her husband returns from war, has sparked discussion about the role of gender roles and societal expectations in perpetuating destructive cycles of violence and control. Other fans have noted the references to historical trauma and the legacy of war and violence that continue to shape our world today.
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