Hozier - Francesca (Later with Jools Holland)

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[ihavetodothis]

how this man wasn’t nominated for a grammy is insane, he was robbed

[chamiace]

francesca is easily a top 3 hozier song for me it’s TOO GOOD. the vision. the poetry behind his music. hozier, THE MAN THAT YOU ARE.

[phophia]

Like I'm supposed to just go on living my silly little life after this?

[hermajestyg]

My fiancee died last year after a long battle with leukemia. Although it was a nightmare and it left me traumatized I would still do everything I did for him. I would go through it all over again just to be with him for a minute or less. Love is stronger than death.

[moonchildmik]

He put his entire hozierussy into this beautiful and moving performance.

[uhwbbte]

The only man that is allowed to sing about love and women

[dancer]

The fact that during parts of this video he looks like he's on the verge of tears

[redvioletsblueroses]

The emotion at 2:20…he really poured his heart out on this performance ❤

[fidellerosa]

There are 3 times to experience this song and cry each time:

1st - the recording with the glorious lyrics and a storm of emotions at the end
2nd - the live performance with the rawness of feeling
3rd - while reading the comments section, feeling the humanity of how this song touched each individual

[ItsZoZoTheBoZo]

2:18 this part always gets me. The emotion in his face is just too real. Hozier is one of the greatest artists I known and that’s because he puts so much into his work that you just can’t help but feel moved, and I think this performance is the perfect example of it. I mean, man looks like he’s on the absolute verge of tears.

[Kevogenius]

Ive instantly fell in love with this song. Reminds me of my situation with my child that recently got diagnosed with cancer.

[rimmarudakova]

Live versions of his songs are much better than studio recordings. At least for me. This is another proof of that. I don't know why it is. Maybe because the song is born alive every time anew? God, what incredible musicians in the new band. It's chemistry and magic and some kind of miracle. Thanks Andrew and guys.

[aurelliuscostello]

The little voice breaks here and there are a testament to how emotional this song must be for him and make it that much more incredible. @2:20 made me lose it seeing his eyes feel such a pain. Insanely powerful and lovely song. ❤️

[idontsarangyou]

At 1:47 when he sang ‘ours never knew peace’ and whimpered it literally changed trajectory of my life

[surajpuk]

2:20 that part tells me everything i need to know about this song.

[gabrieladeoliveira]

You can actually notice the pain in his eyes, the way the lyrics are soooo meaningful, and maybe still hurting. Hozier delivered with so much passion... I can't stop thinking about this song since it's released. "Heaven is not fit house for a love like you and I" kept me awake last night. It's powerful but destructive, just as love might be sometimes. There's no way Hozier isn't the best we have. What a blessing to be alive and be able to hear his music. 🛐

And not related, but his hairstyle looks gorgeous on him!! Thanks to whoever made it!! ❤

[keetjerkruspe]

Oh, my heart is broken after watching this. I'm sure he is singing it to someone he lost. This song really means a lot to him, you can see in his eyes, he is CRYING. He was trying to not to cry during this performance, but you can see the tears in his eyes. OMG, Andrew, you are the sweetest, the kindest person in the world, I wish you best, you deserve all the love in the world, you will love again and be happy again

And everyone who reading this message, just be strong, you deserve all the best, I'm hugging all of you and sending all the love to everyone who really understands this song

[diegooo]

2:18 the eyes, chico, they never lie

[SS-ceml]

That outro gets me every single time. "Heaven is not fit to house a love like you and I" 😢

[CailinRuaAnChead]

The irony that this beautiful man could have anyone he wants except whoever this song is about is not lost on me