Ironic that Hozier made a depressing song sound fun and light. Usually, Hozier's music has me rethink both my life decisions and who actually loves me.
This is how every cover should be. It's the same song, but not the same song. It's not really Sam Smith, not really Hozier, but something in between, with a touch os something else (in this case, clear Motown vibe). Awesome.
+Eduardo Derbli Great comment, this is the kind of appreciation everybody should talk about. This is the goal, i think every singer/band who does a cover gives something of their own to place the performance between something like Hozier did and the original itself.
+Teixeira Pedro Great comment complimenting Eduardo on his great comment. People should encourage people who are encouraging people. So keep on being you man! P.S. This cover is fantastic.
+shawtnsean Yo, awesome job on leaving that great comment for Teixeira on his excellent job of complimentingly commenting to Eduardo for a great comment. I think it's great to encourage those who are trying to encourage and motivate others to encourage others. P.S. Great observation, everyone should be able to identify this as a fantastic cover. P.P.S. This cover rocks!
I’ve realised, when Hozier sings a cover, he turns in around in each way, “do I wanna know” a punk/rock ish song, and he slowed it down and was heartwarming compared to the upbeat on your feet feeling arctic monkeys is known for, and here sam smiths slow and heartbreaking song and what does he do, crank up the gain, sings loudly and adds a thumping drum beat, god hes great
WOW THIS IS AMAZING. If you listen to Sam's original version, your heart tears apart and you feel a deep sorrow, and when you listen to this one, you would almost jump around and dance with someone. I love both versions, they are two different interpretations of the same lyrics, and that's how every damn cover should be, not the same copy of a song, but a personal interpretation of it.
I can't help but thinking this was first try. Everyone walked into the room, Hozier is like, "I heard this wonderful song on the radio, Lay Me Down by Sam Smith, this morning, we should try that." Then they all nod and pick up and instrument and just absolutely kill it first try and exit the room.
Me too me too haha what he does when he covers a song is nothing but raw talent!! He really knows how to make it his own!! Listen to Hozier doing No Problem covering Ariana Grandes song. What he did with it was amazing!
Laura Ann Harrell 😂 this made me laugh because I'm the same! I've fallen down the rabbit hole all over again recently and now absolutely cannot stop watching all things Hozier on repeat. Today was actually thinking WTF is wrong with me
He does every kind of love song. He’s got you bopping in love. He’s got you crying in love. He’s got you revering in love. He’s got you praying in love. He’s got you dying in love.
Yes I do, I believe That one day I will be, where I was Right there, right next to you And it's hard, the days just seem so dark The moon, and the stars, are nothing without you Your touch, your skin, where do I begin? No words can explain, the way i’m missing you Deny this emptiness, this hole that i’m inside These tears, they tell their own story You told me not to cry when you were gone But the feeling’s overwhelming, it's much too strong Can I lay by your side, next to you, you And make sure you’re alright I’ll take care of you, And I don’t want to be here if I can’t be with you tonight I’m reaching out to you Can you hear my call This hurt that I’ve been through I’m missing you, missing you like crazy Can I lay by your side, next to you, to you And make sure you’re alright I’ll take care of you, And I don’t want to be here if I can’t be with you tonight Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side Lay me down tonight Lay me by your side Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
I absolutely expected him to turn this song into something even more sad and sepulchral, but WOW this was so upbeat and dare I say... funky? Hozier you multitalented beast.
Yes, I do, I believe That one day I will be Where I was right there Right next to you And it's hard The days just seem so dark The moon and the stars Are nothing without you Your touch, your skin Where do I begin? No words can explain The way I'm missing you Deny this emptiness This hole that I'm inside These tears They tell their own story Told me not to cry when you were gone But the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong Can I lay by your side? Next to you, you And make sure you're alright I'll take care of you I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight I'm reaching out to you Can you hear my call? This hurt that I've been through I'm missing you, missing you like crazy [This verse is only in the album version:] You told me not to cry when you were gone But the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong Can I lay by your side? Next to you, you And make sure you're alright I'll take care of you I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight Lay me down tonight Lay me by your side Lay me down tonight Lay me by your side Can I lay by your side? Next to you You
THIS IS EVERYTHING I WANT TO SEE THIS COLLAABBB!!! You just mentioned my all time favourites! Along with Tom Odell and INXS but hey those four would be amazing together!
Honestly one of the best covers ever done. This one and his version of “Sweet Thing” are on my top favorite songs to play list. Such a gifted talent! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🔥🔥🔥
HOW?? it was such a somber song before but he pumped it up into this. everyone in the live lounge usually just does plain covers but he fully remakes the song in a better form.
I think the tee and the long sleeved shirt might not be actually his. They're very ill fitting. Though with his proportions he might have just found it difficult to have clothes that actually fit him prior to fame and stylists.
+Colin Lockey You don't like Sam Smith's voice? Can you even appreciate his talent? Watch him sing this song live on SNL. Sorry, but your comment is almost as bad as saying "I don't like puppies, pizza, sunshine, etc."
Jack Carlos Woah woah woah chill there. Everybody can have their own preferences. Everbody can not like things, even puppies, pizza, sunshine, let alone a song
hannah ao ... So sick of that argument. At some point there has to be a general consensus. If 7 billion people agree that pizza or Sam Smith is awesome, it should be considered awesome. Just because 1 moron doesn't agree doesn't mean we can't generally say that pizza is awesome. Fine you don't like Sam Smith. Good for you. The rest of the world doesn't care.
Ironic that Hozier made a depressing song sound fun and light. Usually, Hozier's music has me rethink both my life decisions and who actually loves me.
more like iconic
Golden Sekona Passionate. I wouldn't say fun.
🤣
That's just how he be lmao.
very ironic kkkk
He changed the song up so much I can't even remember the words😂😂😂
Yeah I can't sing it the normal way anymore
Ian SAME LOLLL
Ian I was literally just thinking that. I can’t keep up!
I was just wondering what the hell I was listening to aswell 😂scrambling with the lyrics
He takes happy songs and makes them sad, then he takes a sad song and makes it happy and upbeat lol
+Time Traveling Spokesperson nice meme
+jacques crouton jeez man give him a break
stopmotion kiddos
nice meme
jacques crouton lol that was a expressive troll though :)
+jacques crouton chill fam.
Sam Smith: mourning for your loved one, waiting for the moment you can meet them again
Hozier: On your way to win back your ex in a fun and flirty way
And with crazy Dance moves 🤣
I wanna like but you have 420 of those and I don't want to ruin that so whoooop! Great comment!
this is THE BEST comment i¨ve seen
This is how every cover should be. It's the same song, but not the same song. It's not really Sam Smith, not really Hozier, but something in between, with a touch os something else (in this case, clear Motown vibe). Awesome.
+Eduardo Derbli
Great comment, this is the kind of appreciation everybody should talk about.
This is the goal, i think every singer/band who does a cover gives something of their own to place the performance between something like Hozier did and the original itself.
+Teixeira Pedro Great comment complimenting Eduardo on his great comment. People should encourage people who are encouraging people. So keep on being you man!
P.S. This cover is fantastic.
+shawtnsean Yo, awesome job on leaving that great comment for Teixeira on his excellent job of complimentingly commenting to Eduardo for a great comment. I think it's great to encourage those who are trying to encourage and motivate others to encourage others.
P.S. Great observation, everyone should be able to identify this as a fantastic cover.
P.P.S. This cover rocks!
+SGuy715 complimentception
+Eduardo Derbli Motown winssss, the Motown vibe wins!! :)
I want to listen Hozier for the rest of my life
me too.
Lolita you are totally with me
666 likes
Same here
two kkkk
God if Amy Winehouse was alive and these two did a cover it would be the best thing ever.
Maleeha G you’ve got me crying
Oh yes 😍
Casey Loove everything alright?
Oh Amy! ❤️
That would have been perfect but since it can't happen maybe Adele could sub for Amy.
I’ve realised, when Hozier sings a cover, he turns in around in each way, “do I wanna know” a punk/rock ish song, and he slowed it down and was heartwarming compared to the upbeat on your feet feeling arctic monkeys is known for, and here sam smiths slow and heartbreaking song and what does he do, crank up the gain, sings loudly and adds a thumping drum beat, god hes great
There was an invisible shuriken at 0:14. Good thing he dodged it though, haha.
amazing
what is a shuriken
+Benedict Payot this made my day
+Danny Dodds bfy.tw/56sE
bahahaa
When you got that Valerie vibe.
OH HEY YOU'RE RIGHT OMG
This is the true definition of a cover
Ivany Perez Every cover by him is the definition of cover
Sorry to say Sam its no more your song now!
Hozier is a legend , his covers are probably the best out there , no matter who the original signer is, he makes it better
Agreed...and when you can top Van Morrison, that's saying something.
cb7pwn signer?
@@KristenZianourry2015 That's common sense. You really have to point it out? Lmao
@@kennethbuluran2348 idk if you've noticed yet or not but common sense isn't so common
@@KristenZianourry2015 Stupid
WOW THIS IS AMAZING.
If you listen to Sam's original version, your heart tears apart and you feel a deep sorrow, and when you listen to this one, you would almost jump around and dance with someone.
I love both versions, they are two different interpretations of the same lyrics, and that's how every damn cover should be, not the same copy of a song, but a personal interpretation of it.
THOSE HIGH NOTES RIPPED OUT MY HEART, THREW IT ON THE FLOOR, AND STOMPED ON IT
That Jackson 5 style though.
totaaaaaal
Motown*
totalyyy
I can't help but thinking this was first try. Everyone walked into the room, Hozier is like, "I heard this wonderful song on the radio, Lay Me Down by Sam Smith, this morning, we should try that." Then they all nod and pick up and instrument and just absolutely kill it first try and exit the room.
I wanna hear 'man in the mirror by MJ' cover by him!
YES YES AND YES! DEFINITELY!
+jl lg Yes!
OH HELL YES!
I want him to sing every single one of my favourite songs
Me too me too haha what he does when he covers a song is nothing but raw talent!! He really knows how to make it his own!! Listen to Hozier doing No Problem covering Ariana Grandes song. What he did with it was amazing!
I have never heard another artist do better cover of other people's songs than HOZIER! The man is just pure talent!
JocksAREbrown 2017 Jeff Buckley, Hozier has a similiar vibe as he.
I've been on a serious Hozier bender for like a month now :). The little hip swing he does at like 2:32 gives me life.
Laura Ann Harrell 😂 this made me laugh because I'm the same! I've fallen down the rabbit hole all over again recently and now absolutely cannot stop watching all things Hozier on repeat. Today was actually thinking WTF is wrong with me
He slays at all of his covers. Sweet mother of god. Talent.
Hozier has such a unique badass sound by far my favorite artist of all time
this is sounds like a totally different songs but hella awesome
That's what I call a cover ! Not just the exact reproduction of the song, there's an actual interpretation : Love it !!
He does every kind of love song. He’s got you bopping in love. He’s got you crying in love. He’s got you revering in love. He’s got you praying in love. He’s got you dying in love.
0:14 **I move away from the mic to breath in
or, as someone else commented, dodge an invisible shuriken
+CubicTonyXXIX lel dat chocolate rain reference
this made my day.
Yes I do, I believe
That one day I will be, where I was
Right there, right next to you
And it's hard, the days just seem so dark
The moon, and the stars, are nothing without you
Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?
No words can explain, the way i’m missing you
Deny this emptiness, this hole that i’m inside
These tears, they tell their own story
You told me not to cry when you were gone
But the feeling’s overwhelming, it's much too strong
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
And make sure you’re alright
I’ll take care of you,
And I don’t want to be here if I can’t be with you tonight
I’m reaching out to you
Can you hear my call
This hurt that I’ve been through
I’m missing you, missing you like crazy
Can I lay by your side, next to you, to you
And make sure you’re alright
I’ll take care of you,
And I don’t want to be here if I can’t be with you tonight
Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side
Lay me down tonight
Lay me by your side
Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
Welp, this is how I sing the song now.
+Jan Alexus Kho i feel youuu xD i got this better than the original xD
Me too!!
I can't stop smiling.
I absolutely expected him to turn this song into something even more sad and sepulchral, but WOW this was so upbeat and dare I say... funky? Hozier you multitalented beast.
He hit that chorus and I actually shouted "Whoo!"
Yes, I do, I believe
That one day I will be
Where I was right there
Right next to you
And it's hard
The days just seem so dark
The moon and the stars
Are nothing without you
Your touch, your skin
Where do I begin?
No words can explain
The way I'm missing you
Deny this emptiness
This hole that I'm inside
These tears
They tell their own story
Told me not to cry when you were gone
But the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong
Can I lay by your side?
Next to you, you
And make sure you're alright
I'll take care of you
I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight
I'm reaching out to you
Can you hear my call?
This hurt that I've been through
I'm missing you, missing you like crazy
[This verse is only in the album version:]
You told me not to cry when you were gone
But the feeling's overwhelming, it's much too strong
Can I lay by your side?
Next to you, you
And make sure you're alright
I'll take care of you
I don't want to be here if I can't be with you tonight
Lay me down tonight
Lay me by your side
Lay me down tonight
Lay me by your side
Can I lay by your side?
Next to you
You
Ny
I think he just founded a new religion
Holy shit that bass
That'll be Alex on his 5 string ... he is a a phenomenal musician
Almost didn't recognize the song. Love what he did with it. Both versions are great and they are really unique in their own ways.
I'm only waiting for Sam Smith do a "Take me to church" cover
This almost has a Spin Doctors Two Princes vibe. Good shit Hozier, I like him even more now based on how much I love this song
SPIN DOCTORS!!!! Holy blast from the '90's Batman!! 😂😂😂👏👏👏
+Karmorin thank you, thank you. its been bugging me for months!!!!!!! think I can hear a little Robert Palmer in there too!
can we just appreciate the woman's voice in the background love it
this guy with James bay, George Ezra and ed sheeran!!!! I would die to listen to that!!!!! shouldn't forget Sam smith!!
Nithin Jacob You just mentioned all my favorite singers in just one comment.... well and Shawn Mendes but, where have yo been all my life?
THIS IS EVERYTHING I WANT TO SEE THIS COLLAABBB!!! You just mentioned my all time favourites! Along with Tom Odell and INXS but hey those four would be amazing together!
Wow they are all my favorites
Generic white boy squad!
what a cute-cute man he is, lovely voice, I could listen all day long
I'm obsessed with this song. I forgot about it for a while but then I heard the real version and was reminded of how much I love Hozier's version!
i really can't stop singing the song.... listen to it about a 100 times!! 😍
Desiree Hartmann so did i and unfortunately got bored of it. But now I love it again
Backup singers are on point! Hozier was good too haha!
Honestly one of the best covers ever done. This one and his version of “Sweet Thing” are on my top favorite songs to play list. Such a gifted talent! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🔥🔥🔥
When Hozier covers songs they have a new identity
okay it took me a while but as soon as the chorus hit, I saw how awesome this cover was. love the vibe.
he completely changed the feel of the song, and it's amazing! crazy how just changing the tempo can have such an effect
Can we just take a second to appreciate how well he handled his guitar strap falling off at 1:55?
Such a funky version!!
His little dance is so cute 😭😭
I love how they actually changed it up instead of just doing another acoustic version. Definitely wasn't expecting it...definitely living for it 🙌
Don’t know what I expected but this easily beats anything I could’ve imagined
I'm so in love with ths cover
I love the way he says “your touch” 0:27
He's a genius
0:34 until 0:37 is the most adorable thing i have ever seen
This is my favorite CZcams video of all time
THIS is what talent sounds like 🙌
I love his little dance moves. Looks like everyone’s having such fun here.
I am 4 years late to this awesomeness! 😭
HOW?? it was such a somber song before but he pumped it up into this. everyone in the live lounge usually just does plain covers but he fully remakes the song in a better form.
Best Cover Ever .😍
Ooohh I almost did not recognize this was THAT lay me down song. Sooo good!
IS HE WEARING A GRYFFINDOR SHIRT
I think the tee and the long sleeved shirt might not be actually his. They're very ill fitting. Though with his proportions he might have just found it difficult to have clothes that actually fit him prior to fame and stylists.
Somewhere Bono is crying in a corner.
Hozier is everything, we know this, but how bout the lady on Bass? That is so killer
That’s exactly what im thinking! Who is that!!!?
Mia Fitzgerald
I don't even listen to a lot of the originals as often anymore because of covers like this ..... I just love this Artist so much
that fucking wiggle/groove at 2:30
this man cracks me up
i can't get over how adorable and bouncy he is in this
That hip twist at 2:30!! Cant ever just watch it once 😍
this is the definition of "take a sad song and make it better"
What an incredibly... *_sublime_* man. That is _the_ word to describe him. Sublime.
Hilarious when he nearly drops his guitar at 1:55 and Alex just laughs at him, but he saved it tho. Nice!
lost his guitar strap at 1:54 and kept going 😂 i love him
Don’t mind me... just back here for the 1000 time 😂❤️
Hozier can sing anything love him, he has a old soul he’s so talented. Thank you for sharing this awesome video and God Bless 🙏🏽🖤🌹🖤
At 0:30 he got into the music and did a little dance 🥺🤍
so much emotion in that raw splendid voice
such a good live lounge
i like the way hozier changed the song, real talent, and a great song choice. both sam smith and hozier are great and extremely talented
Oh man! Luv both versions!
Hozier❤❤ your voices make my day☀☀
Wow! I wasn't expecting that! It's an incredible cover!😍
This is a beautiful cover .....well done Hozier just a gergous man and that vioce briliant. 🎸🎶💙
0:14 the cutest ever
I could listen to him all day and wouldn't get sick of it. Yep, Hozier is the best.
Favourite live lounge :)
I actually don't like the original version, but Hozier's version is goals♥
can't believed you don't like lay me down 😂
It's because Sam Smith, I really don't like his voice :)
+Colin Lockey You don't like Sam Smith's voice? Can you even appreciate his talent? Watch him sing this song live on SNL. Sorry, but your comment is almost as bad as saying "I don't like puppies, pizza, sunshine, etc."
Jack Carlos Woah woah woah chill there. Everybody can have their own preferences. Everbody can not like things, even puppies, pizza, sunshine, let alone a song
hannah ao ... So sick of that argument. At some point there has to be a general consensus. If 7 billion people agree that pizza or Sam Smith is awesome, it should be considered awesome. Just because 1 moron doesn't agree doesn't mean we can't generally say that pizza is awesome.
Fine you don't like Sam Smith. Good for you. The rest of the world doesn't care.
i Love this so much!!! :)
0:15 I move away from the mic to breathe xD
He just threw some life into this song, absolutely love it😍😍!!
doesn't matter how he covers a song, it always turns out great
this is the version I never knew I needed but BOI OH BOI i did!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Love it !
I'm happy and dancing, but also crying. Hozier you are amazing!
this guy is awesome.i think I love all his music.super talented.
FANTASTIC HOZIER
Legendary that what he is.
I'm mind blown
This is a masterpiece
Hozier is a legend, a pure one
This is so cool!!!!