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Lyrics of From Eden by Hozier
verse
Babe
There′s something tragic about you
Something so magic about you
Don't you agree
Babe
There′s something lonesome about you
Something so wholesome about you
Get closer to me
pre-chorus
No tired sigh, no rolling eyes
No irony
No "Who cares?", no vacant stare
No time for me
chorus
Honey, you're familiar
Like my mirror years ago
Idealism sits in prison
Chivalry fell on his sword
Innocence died screaming
Honey, ask me, I should know
I slithered here from Eden
Just to sit outside your door
verse
Babe
There's something wretched about this
Something so precious about this
Where to begin
Babe
There′s something broken about this
But I might be hoping about this
Oh, what a sin
pre-chorus
To the strand, a picnic planned for you and me
A rope in hand, for your other man
To hang from a tree
chorus
Honey, you′re familiar
Like my mirror years ago
Idealism sits in prison
Chivalry fell on his sword
Innocence died screaming
Honey, ask me, I should know
I slithered here from Eden
Just to sit outside your door
Honey, you're familiar
Like my mirror years ago
Idealism sits in prison
Chivalry fell on his sword
Innocence died screaming
Honey, ask me, I should know
I slithered here from Eden
Just to hide outside your door
Writer(s): Andrew John Hozier-byrne
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The song 'From Eden' by Hozier explores a complex relationship filled with admiration, longing, and a sense of familiarity. The lyrics depict a deep connection tainted by tragedy and brokenness, symbolized by references to innocence dying, idealism in prison, and chivalry falling. The singer expresses a mix of emotions towards the other person, highlighting the bittersweet nature of their bond and the internal conflict it brings.
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Themes
Tragedy and longing
• There's something lonesome about you
• There's something tragic about you
Idealism vs. reality
• Chivalry fell on his sword
• Innocence died screaming
• Idealism sits in prison
Hope and despair
• There's something broken about this
• But I might be hoping about this
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Moods
Reflection, love, heartbreak, nostalgia, angst
Rating: PG-13
Lyrics may be unsuitable for younger ears
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Hozier
Album • 2014 • 13 tracks
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