#but fuck man i love hozier and the important messages in his music

[lifemod17]

he could not have made this any clearer: Nobody's Soldier is an anti-war song!!!

[cleolinda]

Weekend links, June 2, 2024

My posts

My mom was in a car wreck this past week, but she’s okay and it looks like insurance will pay for the massive damage to the back third of her whole-ass car, and it won’t be totaled. Panic-inducing, and my mom’s a little spooked about getting back out on the road, but it’s going to be okay, I think. 

I was going back through my #pride posts to find things to seasonally reblog, and I remembered I’d written this post about Donna Summer and Disco Demolition Night.

Reblogs of interest

Politics: Felonies Georg is the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime! in court! a lot!

Speaking of birdsrightsactivist, who is featured in that post, it turns out that she is a delightful evolutionary biologist who coined the word “birb.”

Hot Vintage Lady Poll finals: It’s Eartha Kitt vs. Hedy Lamarr. Be advised that it’s a 24-hour flash poll, as the men’s was. Bring it home, Eartha Nation. 

Kick off Pride Month with this massive To Wong Foo post that gets better and better every time someone adds to it.

Hozier Watch 2024: A ethereal white butterfly crashed the Noblesville show, presumably with an urgent message from the Faerie Queen (Florence Welch). 

More from hellenhighwater’s minotaur sculpture trilogy.

An extra hour in the brick pit: yet another scam event in Britain. Although I’m halfway to believing that’s just the Official DashCon Ball Pit LEGO Kit.®

I am truly truly sorry to inflict this on you, but you need to know about Ogtha, an important Reddit saga. Think Snapewives, but Kafka. And then telling your parents about it in the language of her people. 

Rooster Goncharov

How a budgie tells someone to get the fuck out

“Unbelievably huge dragon d[ISCOUNT]”

Calculus Made Easy

Wake up, babe, new cat color dropped

The Velocipastor is so much

Darth Maul, second worst nightmare

I cannot impress upon you enough what a cultural icon Winona Ryder was in the late ’80s.

That said, I now want you to read this in her deadpan Lydia Deetz voice.

“No one’s really buying AI”: I am filled with a very specific kind of joy to hear that teenagers are already calling AI-generated images “boomer art.”

Contemplating this Eurasian red squirrel and his delicious apple for a while is self care. I mean, I sure felt better. 

Video

If you have ever wanted to get in a time machine and go directly back to 1994, IMAGINE A WORLD WHERE TIME DRIFTS SLOWLY

Elephants love making music, and we don’t deserve them

Pallas cats in pumpkins, because Halloween is everyday

The sacred texts

The “Backrooms” image/location from the original 4chan thread has been found. Side note, I keep meaning to post something about Kane Parsons’ new video series, because it’s very different from Backrooms and yet the absolute terror of the liminal is still there. 

While we’re here, would you care for an heirloom dancing Spider-Man?

Personal tag of the week

#pride, since I enjoy posting things for Pride Month, although at the rate we’re going, I and/or my family might be struck by lightning any moment. Here’s hoping my tag flourishes.

[m00kieblaylock]

Full length essay coming at you of why I’m in love with Hozier’s new song.

You probably knew this was coming, I am so overwhelmed with just unadulterated, intense, scream at the top of your lungs love for this song that I need to write out my thoughts to my hearts desire or I just may go insane.

Musically

Firstly from a purely musical standpoint this song is fucking sweet. Blues music is my jammest of all jams. Down and dirty blues in particular. Blues is my greatest love of all to end all other genres. All music originates from the blues. It’s so rich and palpable, you can truly feel it in the depths of your soul. When you’re listening to something and it makes you impossibly contort your face in pure blues ecstasy you know that shit is good, this ticks the fucking box. Anything blues, funk, soul is where it’s fucking at, end of.

We have only had a taste of what Andrew is really capable of in this space. I think To Be Alone and It Will Come Back are great examples of his talent in being raw and just pure shredding. I have dreamt that he might continue on that path because I know he can, never did I guess it’d be like this and I’m a little bloody shook I gotta say. The music industry in general is lacking that sound of pure soul and grit. I’ve been crying out for angsty blues for a long ass time. It’s such a perfect vessel for emotion that is a criminally untapped resource in this day.

Rory. Fucking Rory. You beautiful bastard. That coordination is so impressive. So, so fucking slick. Andrew is far too humble to admit that his guitar skills are fantastic but this is mighty poignant proof. For that level of power and energy to blasted by two people is a very unique talent. As a huge White Stripes fan, it’s not something I have witnessed in a long time. Simple, tight and face melting fuck off blues by two bros? Sign me the fuck up.

Vanity

To be completely vain for two seconds. Dude is looking hot as fuck at the moment. I may always feel that way, but that’s beside the point. The hair, the beard? Just end my life. In that video he’s looking like a sexy English professor with a suspicious relationship with alcohol and I am feeling it hardcore. On the video, Sydney did a top job. Well done.

Lyrics

Now. The most important element of this piece of utter perfection is the lyrics and their inspiration. I have an endless amount of respect for this man for so many reasons, but a huge one is the fact that his ear is pressed firmly to the ground. Never have I seen in my lifetime someone who is so pure of heart and so emotionally invested in their craft. Many of the activists within music that I look up to are long gone. He’s politically aware and continues to be in the loop with pressing global issues and continuously uses his voice and position to make whatever difference he can. Yes, there are other artists doing great work. However, he is just always on point with everything and is full on comitted to a very rare level. I truly love to see it.

With this planet and many societies and political communities being the way they are at the moment, it can be incredibly confusing, we don’t really know how to express what we are feeling. As always, music is the greatest communicator. However, aside from maybe hip hop and similar genres, music that stirs that deep unrest and nagging feeling that something isn’t right is very seldom seen currently. The entire globe is a hellstorm. Every corner of civilization is having some form of crisis. It’s scary and sad to put it down to it’s simplest definition. We are experiencing a level of extreme pain and terror from our natural and social environments to this point, unforeseen. It’s a clusterfuck of anger and frustration, upheaval and unrest. This song is in the same vein of conversations @witchywasteland and I have had. The world is so utterly terrifying and seems like it’s in a state of implosion. However, I have also never seen such a scale of people saying, “Fuck this. This isn’t right. We deserve better and we won’t take no for an answer.” I am so astonished and proud of the people standing up. Standing despite fear and doubt. In particular the young people. People a generation younger than me are saying we won’t stand for your shit. I’m so unbelievably proud.

It conjures thoughts of a magnificent show I saw recently. Their message was, “We protest for those who are unable.” To me this has two powerful meanings. I as a disabled person am limited in the types of protest and activism I can safely partake in. But when those that can do, it’s breathtaking. Those that can’t are also those that we have lost. So many people have died for their causes in one way or another. So, we make sure that that legacy lives on through fight and drive. This song is so potent and powerful. Even down to performing it on US television. I’m so glad he did. I’m glad he did it on Seths show too. He is a person who is never afraid to speak up or do what’s right not popular.

My apologies for a complete thesis on your dash. In summary, I fucking love Jackboot Jump. I am completely in love with Andrew Hozier fucking Byrne. He has just shown us that he can outdo himself. That he’s here to fuck shit up. Everything he touches turns to gold and this is no different. I think it may be my new favourite. I didn’t think I could love him more, and yet I just might. I’m excited and terrified for what’s next.

[aesthetiicly]

my hot take on wasteland, baby! that no one asked for: 🌳🌿🍂🍃☁️🖤

nina cried power: we already KNOW how much of a powerful song this is. it’s the perfect song to open the album. IT’S NOT THE WAKING IT’S THE RISING. 

almost (sweet music): took me a while to get into the groove of this one but i mean, it’s hozier. he can do no wrong. the PERCUSSIOn. the syncopation! we love a talented genius. BE STILL MY FOOLISH HEART DON’T RUIN THIS ON ME

movement: when the choir kicks in towards the end, my soul literally ascends. no words.

no plan: that BASS guitar oh my god. this is something different but oh my i love it so much. “fuckery”. the constant guitar riff yes. i love the chorus!!!! and his lyricism is obviously 13/10. it’s almost like a bluesy, dark slow jam.

nobody: oooh the echoes/reverb on his vocals. the instrumentals are so good and the drums and body percussion!!

to noise making (sing): now this is GROOVY. the jAZz. i love the inclusion of a gospel choir. i’m guessing there’s probably a political message to the song. the PIANO

as it was: when that piano kicks in with the chord at 0:48 i was shoOK. it’s so foreboding and eerie but i love it. it’s what would play as i enter the fucking underworld. it’s like i’m being LURED, but gladly. this is quite folky. this is like the epitome of the end of the world.

shrike: i feel like a bird being struck by a glorious thorn. we already know how much i love this song.

talk: ok what a groovy riff intro i like it. this is cool. not really sinister. but it radiates an air of coolness and …… swag.. like ur a boss bitch. kinda sexy. but that’s just hozier’s voice in general. HOZIER’S REALLY COMING FOR ME. “imagine being loved by me” YESSIR “all the things i would do” :O

be: we love a classic hozier move to reference the bible particularly the book of genesis! BE BE BE BE AS YOU’VE ALWAYS BEEN. BE LIKE A LOVE THAT DISCOVERED THE SIN, THAT FREED THE FIRST MAN, AND WILL DO SO AGAIN, LOVER BE GOOD TO ME. an important message to be urself, unapologetically.

dinner & diatribes: THE INTRODUCTIONNN THE RIFF THE BEAT. IT GETS YOUR BLOOD PUMPING . dinner n diabetes. THE LYRICISM. TELLL ME. TELLLL ME. TELLLL LL LL ME. THATS THE KINDA LOOOOOOOOOVE I’VE BEEN DREEEEEEAMING OF. I'd suffer Hell if you'd tell me What you'd do to me toniGHT

would that i: uh the folksy and angelic guitar intro with the drum beats and percussion? all of a sudden i’m in a forest surrounded by tweeting birds n butterflies. OOH BUT THEN IT K I C K S IN. this would be such a good song for a soundtrack … like the end credits for some teen film. or like for a montage of a road trip?

sunlight: it’s like being in a funky church. hozier’s guitar slaps on each song wtf. the talent. OH YOUR LOVE IS SUNLIGHT SUNLIGHT… oh hozier honey i love u

wasteland, baby!: THE GUITAR IS ANGELIC FOLKS. I’M INSTANTLY CALMED. it’s cherry wine pt.2 except happier. ok hozier’s voice effect? THIS IS CUTE. “wasteland, baby, i’m in love, i’m in love with you” DUDE WTF. why am i tearing up. this is a love song but with a twist. HOZIER YOU HAVE MY ENTIRE FUCKING HEART. THE LYRICISM. BE STILL MY INDELIBLE FRIEND, YOU ARE UNBREAKING.

THIS WAS WORTH THE 5 YEAR WAIT.

[gudrun-g-ds-precious-lore719]

April Top 10

1. No Man’s Land by Hands Like Houses

This song is so good! It’s about what connects us all, and that it’s ok to ask for help, and we don’t need to suffer in silence. It’s about mental health and the cycles that people, and especially men, go through. 

“Too many mothers

Are burying sons

And too many daughters

Are being robbed of their own father's love

We're killing each other

We're killing ourselves

'Cause nobody taught us

That it ain't weakness to open up and reach for help

Staring at the bottom of the bottle

Like it owes us something

We owe it to ourselves to be better

In case the world's gonna give us nothing”

It’s also helped me as a reminder to stay sober, which has been very difficult recently.

2. On to the Light (The Rush Pt. 3) by Kings Kaleidoscope

This is a happy song about knowing where you’re going. It’s got brass instruments, which I always enjoy.

3. Eyes On Me by Thundamentals

This is a love song, and though I’m not in love with anyone, it still makes me and my heart happy. :) Plus it’s just a dope song

“You can spend your whole life searching

Searching for something

Yearning for someone, then all of a sudden

They're right there in front of you like you got the sun in your eyes

Ayy, "Love is blind, keep your eyes on me"

Yeah, that's what she said

In the middle of nowhere, surrounded by strangers

Lemme tell you that I never felt so fucking inspired to go there”

4. To Noise Making (Sing) by Hozier

First off, Hozier is just great. :D Secondly I love to sing, and this song is about singing your heart out and not caring what other people think. 

“

You don't have to sing it right

Who could call you wrong?

You put your emptiness to melody

Your awful heart to song

You don't have to sing it nice, but honey sing it strong

At best, you find a little remedy, at worst the world will sing along”

5. Good News First by Listener

This song is about survivors, and giving hope. It’s spoken word, which is great. The musical composition is beautiful and powerful. It’s about needing each other, and how losing helps us grow. 

“Dear survivors and future survivors: You are all amazing. You are important. Flawed and scarred on purpose. I love you all because you're perfect, and with all the rest of me. Losing makes you grow. Do you want to lose with me? Growing helps you win. Who wants to lose with me? Good news first. Good news first to numb the pain. (and on my best days so I can take it)”

6. Vultures by Asking Alexandria

This song is heavier, and there’s a part in it that I’ve gotten down and can sing well. It’s about either continuing on or giving up because you can’t trust anyone. I’ve been feeling recently like my luck’s run out. This is the part of the song that I like most and can sing:

“For so long all I've known, all I've seen's

Green lights. Fuck your greed, all I need's somewhere

To catch my breath, rest my head and ease my mind

I've been holding on

But my grip ain't what it used to be

I'm much older, I'm bitter, I'm jaded, I'm lost

Can somebody give me a sign?”

7. Glory by Dermot Kennedy

Dermot Kennedy is an Irish singer/songwriter, and he recently got his big break and performed on Ellen. He has a very powerful voice, and I really like his stuff. This song is no different. It’s a song about a girl that has all the potential to be hellish, “and yet she’s singin’ to me glory”

8. Glass Houses by Bad Omens

So this one is a throwback for me, and it’s quite dark and very dramatic, but I was listening to it a lot because someone who hurt me a lot made a fake fb account after I blocked her and sent me a long message about how I should let her back into my life because she’s changed and she deserves another chance. Now, people can change, but I don’t think she has. She’s always been a manipulator, and I don’t want her anywhere near me. 

Anyway, basically this song is about seeing more of the devil than God in someone. 

“I see through you

I know what you are

I've seen the Devil more than I've seen God

And when he has you by your neck

I hope you choke on every fucking word you said

You said I'd never make it

You said I'd fall on my face

But now I'm right where I belong and I put you in your place

You said I'd never make it

You said I'd make a mistake

But now I'm right where I belong and you've got nothing to say”

9. FEEL NOTHING by The Plot In You

Another dramatic song, heavy, something about Landon Tewers’ voice never ceases to make me get emotional. It’s about giving up on someone because they’ll never change.  

“Broke away but you're starving for closure

Seem together but you know that I know ya

Know this is real, this is real

It's too late, too late

I've buried this and it's evident

You won't change, won't change

I feel

It's too late, too late

I've buried this and it's evident

You won't change, won't change

I feel nothing for you

I feel nothing for you

And I feel...”

10. Alive by Wage War

I can’t fully describe the way this song makes me feel. It’s a hardcore song, but I can’t help but groove to it. It makes me feel... Alive ;) But really. So good. It’s about proving people wrong that said you’d never amount to anything. I never thought I’d live this long, but here I am. I’m making it. 

“They said we'd never make it out alive, But I broke the mold and I survived Hate is a cancer We are the problem Love is the answerGoIf we're the troubled youth they claim that we are Condemned to sink to the depths of a world ripped apart I'd rather spend my life believing there's hope Than be obsessed with how to tie the end of my rope”

[thoracicroses]

1-100 peachy

1 - Who was the last person you texted? - my coworkers 

2 - When is your birthday? - july 16

3 - Who do you want to be with right now? - my toots

4 - What sports do you play? - swim

5 - Who is the first person in your contacts? - my friend alexa 

6 - What is your favorite song as of the moment? - anything by hozier

7 - If you were stranded on an island, who do you wish to be with? - luke hemmings (sorry toots)

8 - What do you feel right now? - v happy

9 - What chocolate is your favorite? - raspberry dark chocolate

10 - How many boyfriends/girlfriends did you have? - on #4 rn

11 - Why did you create a Tumblr account? - my friend sydney when i was a freshman

12 - Who is your favorite blogger? - a photo account but i don't remember their url off the top of my head

13 - Where do you want to be right now? - with mike

14 - What do you want to be in the future? - pediatric oncology nurse

15 - When was the last time you cried? Why? - today bc i ran into my ex

16 - Are you happy? - very

17 - Who do you miss? - mike

18 - If you were given a chance, would you like to have a different life? - nope

19 - What was the best thing you were given? - my puppy

20 - Who was the last person who called you? - mike

21 - What is your favorite dish? - food

22 - Who is your best friend? - ginaaa

23 - What is your biggest regret? - giving my ex 2 chances

24 - Have you ever cheated on your partner? - i think cheating is the worst thing you can do to a person

25 - Who do you spend crazy moments with? - gina

26 - Name someone pretty. - gina

27 - Who was the last person you hugged? - my coworker zak

28 - What kind of music do you listen to? - everything but country

29 - Are you over your past? - lol no

30 - Who is the last person in your contacts? - zak

31 - What kind of person do you want to date? - someone who is always supportive of my decisions

32 - Do you have troubles sleeping at night? - yes

33 - From whom was the last text message you received? - from a coworker

34 - What do you prefer, jeans or skirt? - nothing

35 - How’s your heart? - v full rn

36 - Did you ever have a girlfriend/boyfriend whose name starts with a “J”? - we weren't really officially dating so no

37 - Do you like someone as of the moment? - no ;)

38 - What would you want to say to your latest ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend? - fuck off and please leave me alone

39 - Do you have any phobias? - bugs, dolls

40 - Did you try to change for a person? - no

41 - What’s the nicest thing have you given to someone? - my time

42 - Would you go back to your previous relationship? - lmao no

43 - Are you in a good or bad mood? - good

44 - Name someone you can’t live without. - rn gina and mike

45 - Describe your dream date. - day in NYC ft a museum, food and pictures :) 

46 - Describe your dream wedding. - average size, i actually have a private board on pinterest for it lmao

47 - How many roses did you receive last Valentine’s? - none

48 - Have you ever been kissed? - yes

49 - How long is your longest relationship? - if you put all the times together from my ex it would be around 3 months because he couldn't make up his damn mind

50 - Do you regret your past? - some

51 - Can you do something stupid for someone else? - yes

52 - Have you ever cried over someone? - yes

53 - Do you have a grudge against anyone? - yes

54 - Are you a crybaby?  - depends on the day

55 - Do people praise you for your looks?  -some do but i don't see it

56 - Did you fall for someone you shouldn’t? - no

57 - Have you ever done something bad but you don’t regret? - hell yea

58 - Do you like getting hurt? - ;D

59 - Does anyone hate you? - yup

60 - Did you slap anyone whose name starts with an “R”? - I've slapped myself so yes

61 - What hair color do you prefer? - not something to crazy

62 - If you can change anything about yourself, what is it? - my hips and arms

63 - Do you love someone as of the moment? - yes :)

64 - Have you ever thought of killing yourself? - sad

65 - Do you have issues with somebody in your school? - every

66 - Can you live without internet? - yes but id choose not to

67 - What’s the song that remind you of your special someone? - caroline by amine lmao

68 - Are you good at holding back your tears? - sometimes

69 - Are you a crybaby? - check 54

70 - Have you ever experienced being hysterical? - yes

71 - Are you a KPOP fan? - no

72 - Do you study hard? - eh

73 - Have you ever sacrificed something important to you for someone you love? - my happiness 

74 - Did you ever had a kiss under the moonlight? - yes

75 - Have you ever ridden a boat? - for work.. then i fell out

76 - Did you have an accident last year? - i don't think so

77 - What kind of person are you? - soulless pussy

78 - Have you ever thought of killing someone? - i have a plan 

79 - Have you ever been jealous? - yes yes

80 - How can you prove your love to someone? - give them attention

81 - What are you thinking right now? - mike

82 - Who is the 6th person in your contacts? - the mom of the children i babysit

83 - Do you have any memories you want to erase? - my ex and old best friends

84 - Have you been hurt so bad that you can’t find words to explain how you feel? - today

85 - Did you ever badmouth someone? - yes

86 - Have you ever had an argument with someone? - mike over qdoba

87 - Do you have trust issues? - a shit ton

88 - Are you broken-hearted? - yes

89 - Who’s the person who first comes to your mind when someone mentions “love”? - mike

90 - Do you think all the pain is worth it? - in the long run.. all the pain you have makes you stronger

91 - Do you believe in the phrase “If it’s meant to be, it will be”? - yes

92 - Who do you want to marry? - secret

93 - Do you believe in destiny? - fuck yea 

94 - Have you ever thought “I already found my soulmate”? - idkkk mayyybbbee

95 - How do you look right now? - ugly

96 - Do you believe that first true love never dies? - it should

97 - Have you found your true love? - mayybbeee

98 - What should you be doing right now? - getting ready to leave but  I'm facetimin my man rn

99 - Name one of your ex-boyfriends/ex-girlfriends. - santiago.

100 - Did you ever feel like you’re not good enough? - 24/7