Hozier’s latest release, Too Sweet, is a slow-burning exploration of contrasting lifestyles and the delicate balance between love and personal freedom.

The track, produced by Bēkon and featuring an array of collaborators, finds the Irish singer-songwriter grappling with the allure of late-night revelry and the appeal of a more structured, health-conscious approach to life.

The Genesis of Too Sweet

Too Sweet emerged from the creative sessions for Hozier’s Unreal Unearth album, a project that has been a treasure trove of musical gems.

The song was first introduced to the world through a quirky TikTok post, featuring a coffee-drinking, chain-smoking skeleton—a nod to the nocturnal and indulgent themes of the track.

This snippet quickly captured the imagination of listeners, becoming a viral sensation and setting the stage for the song’s official release.

Upon its release, Too Sweet made a significant impact, debuting at #2 on US Spotify with an impressive 3.3 million streams. 

Exploring the Lyrics and Themes

The song’s lyrics paint a vivid picture of two individuals navigating the push and pull of their respective desires.

The narrator, a self-described night owl who thrives on “whisky neat” and “coffee black,” finds himself at odds with a partner who embodies a more disciplined routine.

Lines like “You keep tellin’ me to live right / To go to bed before the daylight” highlight the gentle pressure the narrator faces to adapt his habits.

However, Too Sweet transcends the simple binary of indulgence versus discipline. The song delves into the deeper yearning for connection and the compromises we make for love.

The narrator acknowledges the partner’s healthy lifestyle as “great” and expresses a playful desire to join their world: “If you can sit in a barrel / Maybe I’ll wait / Until that day.”

This underlying tenderness adds a layer of complexity to the narrative, moving beyond a mere celebration of hedonism.

Drawing inspiration from Dante’s “Inferno,” Hozier weaves a subtle thread of symbolism into the track.

The song’s origins in the “3rd Circle of Hell, Gluttony,” as described by Hozier himself, add a layer of intrigue.

The concept of gluttony extends beyond mere overconsumption of substances, encompassing an excessive focus on any worldly pleasure.

In this context, the narrator’s resistance to changing his ways can be seen as a form of clinging to a familiar comfort zone, even if it means sacrificing a potential shared routine with his partner.

Too Sweet is a masterclass in understated sensuality. Hozier’s signature baritone caresses the lyrics, weaving a spell that is both alluring and melancholic.

The bluesy guitar riffs and smoky atmosphere evoke a sense of late-night intimacy, further emphasising the narrator’s internal conflict.

Conclusion

Ultimately, Too Sweet is a song about finding harmony amidst differences. It’s a celebration of individuality woven into the tapestry of love.

Whether the narrator chooses to embrace his partner’s sunrise routine or finds a way to incorporate healthy habits into his own nocturnal world remains to be seen.

But one thing is certain: Too Sweet is a thought-provoking and undeniably catchy addition to Hozier’s ever-evolving repertoire.

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Hozier Too Sweet Lyrics

Verse 1
It can’t be said I’m an early bird
It’s 10 o’clock before I say a word
Baby, I can never tell
How do you sleep so well?
You keep tellin’ me to live right
To go to bed before the daylight
But then you wake up for the sunrise
You know you don’t gotta pretend
Baby, now and then

Pre-Chorus
Don’t you just wanna wake up
Dark as a lake
Smellin’ like a bonfire
Lost in a haze?
If you’re drunk on life, babe
I think it’s great
But while in this world

Chorus
I think I’ll take my whiskey neat
My coffee black and my bed at three
You’re too sweet for me
You’re too sweet for me
I take my whiskеy neat
My coffee black and my bed at three
You’re too sweet for mе
You’re too sweet for me

Verse 2
I aim low
I aim true, and the ground’s where I go
I work late where I’m free from the phone
And the job gets done
But you worry some, I know
But who wants to live forever, babe?
You treat your mouth as if it’s Heaven’s gate
The rest of you like you’re the TSA
I wish that I could go along
Babe, don’t get me wrong

Pre-Chorus
You know you’re bright as the morning
As soft as the rain
Pretty as a vine
As sweet as a grape
If you can sit in a barrel
Maybe I’ll wait
Until that day

Chorus
I’d rather take my whiskey neat
My coffee black and my bed at three
You’re too sweet for me
You’re too sweet for me
I take my whiskey neat
My coffee black and my bed at three
You’re too sweet for me
You’re too sweet for me

Outro
I take my whiskey neat
My coffee black and my bed at three
You’re too sweet for me
You’re too sweet for me