Lyrics of
Like Real People Do

Hoziers song Like Real People Do is said to have been inspired by Irish mythology and explores themes of love and rebirth. Hozier often wraps his lyrics in powerful metaphors and narratives, but the exact story behind this song is not publicly detailed by the artist. The lyrics suggest an intimate meeting and acceptance of a mysterious past, invoking the idea of a purely human and real love.

I had a thought, dear
However scary
About that night
The bugs and the dirt
Why were you digging?
What did you bury
Before those hands pulled me
From the earth?

I will not ask you where you came from
I will not ask and neither should you
Honey just put your sweet lips on my lips
We should just kiss like real people do

I knew that look dear
Eyes always seeking
Was there in someone
That dug long ago
So I will not ask you
Why you were creeping
In some sad way I already know

So I will not ask you where you came from
I would not ask and neither would you
Honey just put your sweet lips on my lips
We should just kiss like real people do

I could not ask you where you came from
I could not ask and neither could you
Honey just put your sweet lips on my lips
We could just kiss like real people do