5. He Had A Sad Breakup Which Proved Inspirational
Hozier looks back on the songs he wrote before his first major relationship as "juvenile, angsty, lonely songwriting that teenagers do", and still seems awed by the transformative power of being in love. He told The Telegraph; "Being close to somebody, having that experience of closeness and physicality and the tactile nature of being with somebody, that was new to the music and to the lyrics. Hozier moved back in with his parents after the relationship ended. He said: "I suppose it was just me in an attic, so there was time for me to write and just digest what it had meant who you are before a relationship, what it does to you, who you were at the time, and then who are you afterwards. There was a lot of reflection on that" So this album's one for you if you need some indulgent break up music after falling out of love.
I love Stephen King and music festivals; I eat my toast upside down; I daydream about getting married probably a bit too much; and I wish every day for a pet sausage dog puppy (who never materialises – sob).
