Hozier - Talk (audio) Site

or a into the mythological roots of his more recent work?

: He envisions himself as various parts of this tragic myth—the voice urging Orpheus, the "dreadful need" that made him turn back, and the "immediate forgiveness" in Eurydice. Hozier - Talk (Audio)

"Talk" by Hozier is a haunting exploration of desire, manipulation, and the performative nature of seduction. Released on his 2019 album Wasteland, Baby! , the song contrasts smooth, soulful instrumentals with lyrics that reveal a narrator carefully crafting a "refined" version of himself to win over a lover. or a into the mythological roots of his more recent work

: Hozier employs a deep, soulful delivery that many fans describe as "Sexy^tm" or intoxicating. Released on his 2019 album Wasteland, Baby

Hozier uses Greek and classical literature to build the song's "refined" exterior:

: The audio maintains a heavy, bluesy atmosphere that matches the "underground" and "trench" imagery used throughout the lyrics.