Hozier - Francesca (Later with Jools Holland)

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Hozier performs Francesca on Later... with Jools Holland. Watch more Later... with Jools Holland on BBC iPlayer: bbc.co.uk/iplayer.
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@phophia Жыл бұрын

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

@GillianRice 9 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@OfficialRichardmarx1 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the likes and comment where are you watching from ?

@carrie5980 5 ай бұрын

😂😭😂😭

@felisha209 Ай бұрын

Literally

@ego4061 4 күн бұрын

perfect comment

@ihavetodothis 7 ай бұрын

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

@kpoehlein8611 7 ай бұрын

he probably didn't submit himself for a grammy, but man did he deserve it

@bendunne101 2 ай бұрын

The grammys are for shite music mostly.

@lilaboxx 2 ай бұрын

I KNOW RIGHT?!!

@retired5218 2 ай бұрын

The judges probably wouldn't have understood the meaning in the song anyway.

@senoritalethargy 2 ай бұрын

@@kpoehlein8611 i was thinking this, he doesn’t seem like the type to want to but often the label or management will on your behalf

@chamiace Жыл бұрын

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.

@victoriaklarissa Жыл бұрын

me too! along with NFWMB and Movement. and u?

@mariadora8498 Жыл бұрын

Easily number 2 for me. I swear I cry every time I hear this. J&W will always have my heart though.

@mbizozo6271 Жыл бұрын

@@victoriaklarissa For me, Work Song, Would That I and Foreigner's God are top three.

@amandafeliciano542 Жыл бұрын

Perfect comment, thank you! ❤

@claudiaoliveira9090 Жыл бұрын

It's top to me too, I love movement and to be alone, really hard to choose

@moonchildmik2936 Жыл бұрын

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

@MeestiMoore Жыл бұрын

Omfg hozierussy lmao 😂😂😂 but tea yeah he did!

@biharcourt Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 Hozierussy are you a Hasanabi head 😂

@BlueGuy078 11 ай бұрын

I'm stealing this 😂

@daniellaw4200 11 ай бұрын

stop it you

@victoriahendrix2797 9 ай бұрын

Omg just imagine him reading that he’d die

@hermajestyg Жыл бұрын

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.

@selectgood_timesidfrommemo3192 Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss, he will be with you always and vice versa you with him.

@julialedermann7096 11 ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss ❤

@sarahknehr1362 11 ай бұрын

Do you know the song Love is Stronger than Death by The The?

@identificador518 9 ай бұрын

wish you and your families the best. hope this song will always comfort you❤️

@urdelicatepov 5 ай бұрын

i'm so sorry for your loss, i hope you're doing okay 🤍 wishing you all the best, love xx

@dancer1038 5 ай бұрын

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

@redvioletsblueroses Жыл бұрын

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

@elinamakela8435 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if he's currently living trough this song and singing this to someone 😭❤️

@michellemcallister2176 Жыл бұрын

This is what I was thinking! His facial expression makes it look as though he's really feeling it ❤️

@paigemclachlan2189 Жыл бұрын

I know 😭 I just wanna wrap him up in a blanket and get him a hot drink 😭

@aurelliuscostello8970 Жыл бұрын

I think he is legitimately tearing up / crying at this moment. Absolutely broke me.

@KamisatoElias Жыл бұрын

Never seen such a raw and emotional display in a single second. Amazing

@user-uh1wb4bt4e Жыл бұрын

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

@h0rn3d_h1st0r1an 3 күн бұрын

Him and tamino

@fidellerosa 11 ай бұрын

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

@OfficialRichardmarx1 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the likes and comment where are you watching from ?

@fidellerosa 7 ай бұрын

@@OfficialRichardmarx1 from behind you

@OfficialRichardmarx1 6 ай бұрын

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@OfficialRichardmarx1 6 ай бұрын

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@OfficialRichardmarx1 6 ай бұрын

.c om

@ItsZoZoTheBoZo 8 ай бұрын

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.

@ItsZoZoTheBoZo 7 ай бұрын

@@hozierandrew260 orlando florida!

@OfficialRichardmarx1 7 ай бұрын

@@ItsZoZoTheBoZothat lovely and nice to know , I'd love to keep in touch if you don't mind ? you can write me here 👇

@OfficialRichardmarx1 7 ай бұрын

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@OfficialRichardmarx1 7 ай бұрын

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@OfficialRichardmarx1 7 ай бұрын

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@rimmarudakova8478 Жыл бұрын

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.

@ariariaris Жыл бұрын

In this particular case I just think that the mix of the studio version of Francesca just sucks. You can hear the vocals very well here, in the studio version his voice sounds a bit muffled.

@citrinedreaming Жыл бұрын

Real drums make so much difference. My dad pointed it out to me, that the main difference between studio Hozier and live Hozier is the presence of actual live drums. The sound is so much better lol

@mignonhagemeijer3726 Жыл бұрын

When I heared him live for the first time I also had the idea that his voice just seemed to have some additional depth. I think it also might be just seeing all he puts in his music and vocals

@veltoelectronics4324 Жыл бұрын

@@citrinedreaming ironic that jackie and wilson has some of the best drum sounds on album i've heard

@TheFashunSkater Жыл бұрын

This song really must have been written with the live version in mind

@Kevogenius Жыл бұрын

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

@_amandagaia Жыл бұрын

wishing you and your child the best 🥺

@imaniprice2395 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful prayers for you guys ❤

@lavender3413 Жыл бұрын

wishing your child and you the best ❤️❤️

@margaridabartolomeu2834 Жыл бұрын

I wish your child kicks cancer's ass! Be strong, both of you! 💪🏻🙏🏻

@samuel-fg6wh Жыл бұрын

i’m so so sorry! wishing you both luck and comfort!

@aurelliuscostello8970 Жыл бұрын

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. ❤️

@colleenhall9593 7 ай бұрын

YES!

@apoloniaarteaga2520 5 ай бұрын

that camera also worked absolute magic… made you feel the immensity

@surajpuk9432 Жыл бұрын

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

@idontsarangyou Жыл бұрын

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

@milanblar 5 ай бұрын

Every now and then I return to this video when I remember that I deserve to be loved this way.

@gabrieladeoliveira8207 Жыл бұрын

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!! ❤

@evarivier1011 Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t sleep as well

@OfficialRichardmarx1 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the likes and comment where are you watching from ?

@o0val0o Жыл бұрын

The references to the original source material are so seamless and masterfully done: "hurricane," + the outro - don't know if I'm reaching but it sonically sounds like you're being swept away in circles. (For context, I'm assuming this based on Francesca from Dante's Inferno - a character featured in the 2nd circle of hell: lust, where souls are endlessly blown about in violent winds.)

@noahlcolvin9058 Жыл бұрын

Yes and that is why it’s just wow truly the best masterpiece

@fidellerosa 11 ай бұрын

a perfect storm

@laurenmannion6516 9 ай бұрын

Yesss so perfectly done. He told the story from Dante's Inferno when introducing the song when I saw him on tour last month, and then hearing the entire venue going "I'D TELL THEM PUT ME BACK IN IT!" was just incredible.

@yleannemolina9533 Жыл бұрын

HIS VOCALS IN THIS SONG😭😭😭 can't wait to witness all his music live someday!!!

@Hybrid-Queen Жыл бұрын

Me too. It's why im doing a lot of things. I need to watch this man live.

@dinomaddamma5642 11 ай бұрын

I’ve seen him 3 times. Every time is greater than any concert experience I’ve ever seen. His vocals live are second to none. His guitar playing is unique to him and practically flawless

@JC-lz4zu 3 күн бұрын

His vocals live are insane! It all seems to come so naturally. A living Irish Legend who deserves every ounce of his success ☘️

@diegooo2222 10 ай бұрын

2:18 the eyes, chico, they never lie

@tristanvillalontriss9220 Жыл бұрын

Every song of this man is really a poem👏👏👏. I can't even wait for the entire album and hopefully his 4th album will not take too long🙏

@Ayah.Papaya Жыл бұрын

coming out on august 18!!!

@tristanvillalontriss9220 Жыл бұрын

@@Ayah.Papaya yeah I know, thanks

@SS-ce9ml 10 ай бұрын

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

@ImBatman1222 Жыл бұрын

This man cannot write a bad song, the only artist I can think of that when he wants to play something new I'm genuinely excited, can't wait to see him live this year!

@weirdo337 Жыл бұрын

This is instantly one of my favourite songs of all time. I assume it’s intentional but even if it’s not, one of my favourite characters from classical literature ever is Francesca da Rimini from Dante’s inferno who is in the second circle (lust) with her partner Paolo because she had a husband and fell in love with Paolo

@hillsoffire Жыл бұрын

it is intentional!! each song off of his upcoming album is a different circle of hell- this one being lust

@TheFashunSkater Жыл бұрын

It's that couple that was saying how they were reading a book until they kissed? (to ask plainly lol)

@Turtlee. Жыл бұрын

@@TheFashunSkateryes! they were reading lancelot and guinevere's affair and then they kissed, it mirrors their story since they're also having an affair

@musiclover-cu5jy Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe I’ve never read Danté’s Inferno. Putting it on my list. I wake up with the chorus playing in my mind. It’s a heart-grabber.

@lilyophelia1928 Жыл бұрын

There was a real Francesca da Rimini who inspired Dante!

@keetjerkruspe Жыл бұрын

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

@CailinRuaAnChead 2 ай бұрын

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

@greedsdemise68 6 ай бұрын

Im currently going through cancer treatments and now dealing with what is by far the worst pain I've ever felt. I just recently lost my fiancee, her being 26 and me 29, its been one week now. This song matches my feelings so insanely perfectly its near uncanny. Thank you Hozier, for making a song that expresses my feelings so I dont have to come up with the words myself.

@wholesumactive 5 ай бұрын

Sending love. All the best to you.

@monkybeard Жыл бұрын

I was really missing my son, he loved Hozier, but then Hozier drops this and I am brought to my knees. Thank you so much, this is what I needed. The lyrics fit perfectly.

@nickkamila Жыл бұрын

Do you think I'd give up? That this might've shook the love from me Or that I was on the brink How could you think Darlin', I'd scare so easily? Now that it's done There's not one thing that I would change My life was a storm since I was born How could I fear any hurricane? If someone asked me at the end I'd tell them, "Put me back in it" (Da-ah, darlin') I would do it again (Ah-ah, ah-ah) If I could have you for a minute (Da-ah, darlin') I'd go through it again (Ah-ah, ah-ah) I would still be surprised I could find you, darlin' in any life If I could hold you for a minute (Da-ah, darlin') I would do it again (Ah-ah, ah-ah) For all that was said Of where we'd end up at the end of it When the heart would ceasе, eyes nevеr knew peace What good would it be on the far side of things? And it was too soon When that part of you was ripped away A grip takin' hold like a cancer that grows Each piece of your body that it takes Though I know my heart would break I'd tell them, "Put me back in it" (Da-ah, darlin') I would do it again (Ah-ah, ah-ah) If I could have you for a minute (Da-ah, darlin') I'd go through it again (Ah-ah, ah-ah) I would still be surprised I could find you, darlin' in any life If I could hold you for a minute (Da-ah, darlin') I would do it again (Ah-ah, ah-ah) I would not change it each time Heaven is not fit to house a love Like you and I (I've heard there's nothing to hurt) I would not change it each time Heaven is not fit to house a love Like you and I (I've heard there's nothing to hurt) I would not change it each time Heaven is not fit to house a love Like you and I

@lalalaAli 2 ай бұрын

Perfect except one word- he says "ours never knew peace", not "eyes never knew peace". ❤️

@kathleenperrier5380 3 ай бұрын

Everyone is citing 2:20 as being a sign of what this song means to him, and that is very true, but this moment at 1:50 tells me even more about how personal this seems to be for him that he needed to turn away seemingly to compose himself. I hope he has been able to heal from whatever made this song so powerful and emotional for him.

@goober-fq5ky Жыл бұрын

Hozier's live performances are always incredible. I love this so much 🤩

@tristanvillalontriss9220 Жыл бұрын

Agree, Been listening to this man since 2014, and since those days he never fails

@amaraabadd 4 ай бұрын

Watched every live version of this song, that i could possible see (including his tours) but nothing beats the rawness of 2:20 mark on this one! I swearrrr 🥺

@daiana4783 Жыл бұрын

HOZIER, PLEASE SING "THROUGH ME" LIVEEEEEE

@jayinderkaushik Жыл бұрын

Very much of this song is in his high range territory. It's fine if not every performance is perfect. He still did a great job!! Love this guy.

@00snakeman00 Жыл бұрын

Couple bum notes but still absolutely perfect in my book

@Alyzvettema 11 ай бұрын

Not him looking like he was about to sob at 2:20 😢 i want to hug him. I cry when i listen to this song too

@TheLastToSeeTheLight Жыл бұрын

His face at 2:20... I'm beginning to think I'd die for that man

@francescacasalanguida5715 Жыл бұрын

Every time I see the title of this video I get a shock cause my name is Francesca lol and what gets me the most is that I read the lyrics is inspired by the story of Paolo and Francesca, described by Dante. I am Italian so I'm very acquainted with the couple's story as almost every Italian is. It's a win-win and I literally get goosebumps when I listen to it, especially the part when he goes like "I could find you in any life", Hozier has such a way with words that leaves my bawling my eyes out every time😭

@imaniprice2395 Жыл бұрын

The songs he’s released so far are so powerful. Imagine the album 😭💖 and did you see the cover art! You can tell he was really connecting with this song during this performance.

@Lana-mr5yl Жыл бұрын

This song is quickly rising in my Hozier songs ranks and is approaching Work Song kinda levels of untouchable I'm so obsessed with it

@m4d3l31n3 Жыл бұрын

saw hozier perform live a few weeks back and i cried the whole time i couldnt control myself 😭

@loudloveen 5 ай бұрын

I went to his concert last week. The tears streamed down my face when he played this song. It's so beautiful!

@akshayar. 11 ай бұрын

I was curious to see how the harmonies in the end would sound live and oh my they did an amazing job in bringing all the parts together!! it sounded heavenly!!!

@leagrdpn1343 5 ай бұрын

This live performance moved me to tears! Hozier puts so much emotion into it, and his lyrics are so accurate and well written. This song speaks to everyone who has experienced loss of some kind. But also the instrumental at the end feels like bringing hope. What an incredible song 🤎

@nokkhotro170 2 ай бұрын

props to the musicians performing as well

@anoxia999 Жыл бұрын

As someone who’s never listened through Hozier’s albums (I was converted by David La Chapelle’s video with Sergei) once but cherry picks around songs (only learned this week he had an album called Eden)…this song surprised me (hard to resist a lyrically dark, romantic theme). It sounds so familiar as an 80s rock anthem with a Cranberries feel. Stunning work on this one, really. Look forward to the album.

@molly2343 Жыл бұрын

I'm so excited to see Hozier live in July, his performances are so heartfelt and sincere, and his songs are so special to me, I can't wait...

@girllord78 Жыл бұрын

Wish you the best of time✨ It has to be truly beautiful

@kayw.8974 3 ай бұрын

my dog died last year and while she was alive i was living at home with my abusive parents and while i know live with them was hard and painful having my dog there made it easier and more bearable- i free now but if having one more year with my dog means having to endure that abusive i would do it, i love and miss her so much

@josiejacobson1730 2 ай бұрын

so sorry for ur loss 🩷😢

@littlemetaldevil Жыл бұрын

It's currently 5:30 am & I'm crying my eyes out because the meaning or this song is just hitting me extra hard rn. I'd go through hell and back just for the chance to hold your hand, I miss you so much

@kriziakhobuntin6057 Жыл бұрын

After I heard this song for the first time, I knew this is going to be amongst my favorite songs of all time. Thank you for sharing your beautiful music (sir/mr) Hozier

@lavenderwisteria6826 Жыл бұрын

It’s a great day to be named Francesca

@mennamohamed76 Жыл бұрын

I love how you deal with words that you turn every song into pure poetry

@Aye.919 3 ай бұрын

This song makes me feel like my heart was just broken 😫♥️🔝

@sburge1989 7 ай бұрын

Just time travelled back from 3023 and we are still upset about this not being nominated for a Grammy.

@aimeewilkes5308 10 ай бұрын

My god this man is not real. He is pure celtic magic. I've never heard anything that goes into my veins like this. He's incredible 😍

@mikeluongo537 2 ай бұрын

seeing Him sing this live is sick, in a great way. As He is great beyond comprehension! I need to hear all of His work, every day, sometimes twice a day..MY DRUG of CHOICE!

@harsha_305 Жыл бұрын

Everytime he performs live i am amazed how incredible he sounds. He performs with so much emotion its marvelous. I hope he continues to do what makes him happy. The whole band is very well made team.

@marzenaoliwkiewicz-miklasi7707 Жыл бұрын

Amazing song! Hozier has the incredible skill to express how powerful is love for all of us. I admire the beauty of his music.

@studiocelestedesign Жыл бұрын

In awe of this man & his musical intuition & abilities. The clarity of this Jools performance delivers the message he intended straight home; oh my god. I was caught off guard especially at the outro where it shifts and goes into a discordant heavenly lift, nearly like Ásgeir Trausti might and just like Swan, I could feel a build up in the atmosphere, brimming over with emotion and I was brought to tears; I wept. Out of sorrow or beauty or all the depth of feeling that goes into the piece I'm not sure, but yes- Francesca has made itself a home in my heart as well now too. Andrew ((thank-you)) for sharing your art and your beautiful song babies. They're gifts, they fly around the world & join us where we find our own feet planted, they hold meaning for each of us and they are very cherished.

@fayegreen5343 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely perfection. Love this live version so much ❤

@typ7850 Жыл бұрын

the wings of freedom on the bass!!!!!!!!!

@bethanyleyva Жыл бұрын

this version of francesca is so deeply personal to me omg ,, adore it. 🙇🏻‍♀️

@hcnieey 2 ай бұрын

the ending of this song is pure perfection

@kylakristie8338 Жыл бұрын

the outro is a masterpiece in itself

@xButtonsMcGee 4 ай бұрын

wow that was intense

@feathers1583 Жыл бұрын

Wow I am so obsessed with this song. This version is incredible. Hozier should release a live album.

@mfgmiriam Жыл бұрын

Yeah seeing him performing this so emotionally breaks me. 👌

@kkotery 3 ай бұрын

gosh this is such a fine camerawork of a performance

@aaronlambert2673 Жыл бұрын

I had to wake back up to this , I been wanting out the game for awhile life's freakn hard sometimes but never look away and never give up I'm with hozier again wow standing Ovation

@lei2905 Жыл бұрын

stay strong friend

@palcadaval1517 Күн бұрын

I can proudly say I sobbed and had an otherworldly experience when I heard this live.

@Lea_Deetz Жыл бұрын

this is my favorite that we've heard from the new record. He is perfect. this song is perfect.

@Ayah.Papaya Жыл бұрын

words cannot explain how excited I am for Unreal Unearth to come out on august 18th!!!!

@applemilk Жыл бұрын

i could just cry, love this and him beyond any words

@PrimadonnaSouLa Жыл бұрын

This song just gets better after every listen !!!

@molzp1210 Жыл бұрын

i have rewatched this video so many times and i cannot stop crying this is heart wrenchingly beautiful

@yasaminbahari6525 26 күн бұрын

He's just perfect. Ugh.

@musicianwren9248 10 ай бұрын

Anyone else who noticed how emotional Hozier got and is more than a bit concerned please feel free to join me in praying for him/sending him positive vibes (I'm being serious).

@aaronlambert2673 Жыл бұрын

Hozier does Not Miss ever ... Why I'm a real fan loved it

@josiejacobson1730 2 ай бұрын

the pain in his voice and eyes

@selectgood_timesidfrommemo3192 Жыл бұрын

Whoever Francesca is, she is loved.

@m00n_magic73 Жыл бұрын

Ugh, I love him so much.

@RaurXDberry Жыл бұрын

His voice is so precious and lyrically, I love his performance, you can see the emotion as he sings

@anoxia999 Жыл бұрын

Oh yes also the backing musicians are fantastic in this performance as well…it’s crazy how good this song is

@listi9573 Жыл бұрын

His voice!!!

@rachelburton8698 Жыл бұрын

Voice like melted chocolate......I'm in heaven ❤

@jamiebanjodude4576 Жыл бұрын

Playing this on repeat while I yearn and crush on a friend who lives 3 hours away... crying and sobbing into my pillow over the voice break

@aixp8365 3 ай бұрын

thee PAIN in his eyes

@atomkath 10 ай бұрын

Watching this performance of this song was so therapeutic. He performs it how I feel it but can’t express

@petrizandijk6253 4 ай бұрын

Went to a concert of his with my daughter and could litterally feel the love he spread that night. Positive vibes. ❤Francesca was my favourite song of the evening, though it was hard to choose.