"From Eden" is a song recorded by Irish singer-songwriter Hozier for his 2014 eponymous debut studio album. It was released on 9 March 2014 as the second single from the record and peaked at number two on the Irish Singles Chart and number fifteen on the BillboardHot Rock &Alternative Songs chart. An accompanying music video was released in November 2014,featuring actress Katie McGrath.
"From Eden" is the sixth track from the album and written by Hozier[1] "From Eden" is one of the experimental tracks on the album,with Motown influences breaking down a flamenco bridge while returning to religious metaphor;the lyrics contain "torturous Biblical ponderings",with Hozier slithering from the Garden of Eden to confront a love he deems "familiar/like my mirror,years ago".[2][3] The song is also distinctive for its 5 4 time signature.[4]
Critical reception
"From Eden" received praise from critics;The Irish Times commended the track for its "grit and substance" and exclaimed that Hozier's vocals contained a "blue-eyed,soulful delivery",while PopMatters stated that the song saw the Four Tops quartet "put their arms around young Hozier" as he realises a "journey as much about finding himself as it is about finding the girl."[3][5]
Commercial performance
The song peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot Rock &Alternative Songs chart and number 2 on the Irish Singles Chart.[6][7] "From Eden" also scored within the Top 100 charting positions in the UK,Canada,and Belgium,respectively.[8][9][10] "From Eden" is certified platinum in the United Kingdom and gold in Australia.[11][12]
Music video
Released on 18 November 2014,the official music video for "From Eden" was directed by filmmaking duo henry/ssong (Henry Chen and Ssong Yang).[13] Actress Katie McGrath and child actor Tate Birchmore star alongside Hozier in the video,which contrasts a "life of crime" with the breezy melody and lyrics,resulting in conflicting emotional circumstances.[14][15] It depicts Hozier as an outlaw with his companion,McGrath,and young boy they've taken into their company while on the run.[15] Hozier robs a gas station and the trio commandeer a house in which to spend the night;the pair are subsequently caught,with the boy being taken from their custody. It is revealed that the couple had found the boy alone in a dilapidated house.[15] The video has garnered over 59 million views on YouTube.[16]
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