Would That I

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Would That I by Hozier

About Would That I

“Would That I” is about love, and the destruction of love. It describes past romances as trees the protagonist used as shelter, and then a new interest as a fire that burns down those trees. Hozier explained the song to Apple Music: “It’s about somebody characterising all of their past romances, people that they cared for, as trees they took shelter under, and describing a would-be jealous lover as fire that ultimately burns that wood… .

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About this song

Credited to: Hozier
Album: TikTok Summer Hits/Viral Songs · Track 38 of 50
Released: April 14, 2023
Duration: 4:28
Ranking: #5 most played Hozier track on Foxsoundi
On Last.fm: 671,360 listeners on Last.fm

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