These Five Hozier Songs Are a Must in Your Autumn Playlist

The leaves are brown and orange, and the air smells like rain and cinnamon. We are finally in autumn, and we can’t think of a better way to enjoy a pumpkin spice latte and a Dark Academia book than with Hozier albums as the soundtrack. And because we know his songs can perfectly fit this season, we at The Honey Pop chose some tracks for you. These are five Hozier songs that you should have on your autumn playlist to make this season the best.

‘Shrike’ From Wasteland, Baby!

The lyrics of this song are heartbreaking, however, we want to focus on the body of the music. This track is a slow folk song, with an acoustic guitar leading the rhyme section. We think that Hozier’s voice in this song is ethereal, and somehow it comforts the listener. Play this song, close your eyes, and imagine yourself in a cabin in the woods. If ‘Shrike’ was a place, we are sure it would be that cabin you imagined.

‘To Be Alone’ From Self-Titled Hozier

You want something that makes you feel like a badass? Like you can’t let go of Tumblr 2016? Then this song is for you. On this track, blues rock takes over, giving us goosebumps with the perfect mix between the drums and the electric guitar. If you’re hanging out with your friends, and it’s your time to play some music, play them this song. Trust us, you won’t regret it. The thing with Hozier is that even dads love him, so you can never go wrong playing his songs.

‘Like Real People Do’ From Hozier

This one is for the hopeless romantics. For those who find comfort in romance books and period dramas. This song has the beauty of a lullaby with the magic of the folk genre. At first, the lyrics may seem odd, but listen closely and prepare to believe in love. In general, this Hozier song is perfect for this autumn, especially if you are reading books or even writing. ‘Like Real People Do’ is the ideal song to find inspiration.

‘First Light’ From Unreal Unearth: Unaired

This is the last song from his third album, whose main inspiration was Dante’s Inferno, as he said to Apple Music. This track represents freedom and seeing the light after a long time of darkness. As we noted with the previous songs, Hozier’s voice is fantastic, however, the cherry on top for this song is the backup vocals and the instrumentals that bring the whole song to a new level. We recommend listening to this song after a long week, with a cup of tea and a candle. If you like to run, it’s the perfect song to make you feel like the main character. Wear a scarf though, it’s starting to get cold outside.

‘As it was’ From Wasteland, Baby!

The beginning of this final recommendation is led by only an acoustic guitar and Hozier’s voice, which somehow creates a mysterious atmosphere. Then the violin joins in along with the piano, and the magic happens. This track gives off the same vibes as Game of Thrones and Outlander. If you like any of those TV shows, you will love these songs. Also, if this season gets you inspired to write, ‘As It Was” it’s the perfect alternative rock song to get inspired. If it were for us, we would write a story about a forbidden love in the middle of the woods with magic involved.