Take Me to Church Lyrics – Hozier & Facts By (Singles). You Can Watch This Video On YouTube While The Lyrics Are Written By Hozier. The Music Track Was Released Date :Sep. 13, 2013.
[Verse 1]
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’s the last true mouthpiece
Every Sunday’s gettin’ 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
[Explanation of Verse 1]
The narrator describes his lover, acknowledging her unconventional and humorous nature (“My lover’s got humour, She’s the giggle at a funeral”). He reflects on societal disapproval of their relationship but regrets not appreciating her sooner. The imagery of “worshipping in the bedroom” contrasts religious worship with intimacy. Despite societal condemnation, the narrator finds solace and fulfillment in their relationship (“Is when I’m alone with you”).
[Pre-Chorus]
A, amen
Amen, amen
[Explanation of Pre-Chorus]
The repetition of “amen” echoes religious rituals, suggesting a longing for spiritual fulfillment.
[Chorus]
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
Oh, 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
Oh, good God, let me give you my life
[Explanation of Chorus]
The chorus uses religious imagery metaphorically. “Take me to church” signifies a desire for a deeper connection and spiritual experience. The narrator is willing to confess his sins (“I’ll tell you my sins”) and surrender himself fully (“Oh, good God, let me give you my life”).
[Verse 2]
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
Drain the whole sea, get somethin’ shiny
Somethin’ meaty for the main course
That’s a fine lookin’ high horse
What you got in the stable?
We’ve a lot of starvin’ faithful
That looks tasty, that looks plenty
This is hungry work
[Explanation of Verse 2]
Here, the narrator compares himself to a pagan enjoying life’s pleasures, with his lover symbolizing warmth and happiness (“My lover’s the sunlight”). However, to maintain this happiness, sacrifices are necessary, as implied by “She demands a sacrifice.” The imagery of a “fine looking high horse” and “starvin’ faithful” suggests hypocrisy and inequality within religious institutions.
[Chorus]
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
Oh, 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
Oh, good God, let me give you my life
[Explanation of Chorus]
The chorus uses religious imagery metaphorically. “Take me to church” signifies a desire for a deeper connection and spiritual experience. The narrator is willing to confess his sins (“I’ll tell you my sins”) and surrender himself fully (“Oh, good God, let me give you my life”).
[Bridge]
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
[Explanation of Bridge]
The bridge reflects on the purity found in embracing one’s humanity and accepting imperfection (“Only then, I am human, only then, I am clean”).
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, oh, amen
Amen, amen
[Explanation of Pre-Chorus]
The repetition of “amen” echoes religious rituals, suggesting a longing for spiritual fulfillment.
[Chorus]
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
Oh, 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
Oh, good God, let me give you my life
[Explanation of Chorus]
The final chorus repeats the longing for a meaningful connection and salvation, juxtaposing religious imagery with themes of love, sacrifice, and acceptance.