Almost (Sweet Music)
Hozier * Track #2 On Wasteland, Baby!
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Almost (Sweet Music) by Hozier
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Hozier pays homage to some of the greatest jazz musicians who came before him by referencing them and their song titles throughout the lyrics. A playlist of the songs referenced can be found here.
“Almost (Sweet Music)” is the fourth single off Hozier’s sophomore album Wasteland, Baby! It was relea...
Almost (Sweet Music) Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I came in from the outside, burned out from a joy ride
She likes to roll here in my ashes anyway
Played from the bedside is "Stella by Starlight"
That was my heart, the drums that start off "Night and Day"
[Pre-Chorus]
The same kind of music haunts her bedroom
I'm almost me again, she's almost you
[Chorus]
I wouldn't know where to start
Sweet music playing in the dark
Be still, my foolish heart
Don't ruin this on me
I wouldn't know where to start
Sweet music playing in the dark
Be still, my foolish heart
Don't ruin this on me
[Verse 2]
Tell me who and I'll be thanking them
The numbered lovers of Duke Ellington
Do I owe each kiss to lip and cheek
As soft as Chet can sing "Let's Get Lost"?
And let the good times roll
Let smoke rings from this paper, doll
Blow sweet and thick till every thought of it don't mean a thing
[Pre-Chorus]
I got some colour back, she thinks so too
I laugh like me again, she laughs like you
[Chorus]
I wouldn't know where to start
Sweet music playing in the dark
Be still, my foolish heart
Don't ruin this on me
I wouldn't know where to start
Sweet music playing in the dark
Be still, my foolish heart
Don't ruin this on me
[Bridge]
I wouldn't know where
I wouldn't know where
I wouldn't know where, I wouldn't know where
I wouldn't, mmm
I wouldn't know where
I wouldn't know where
I wouldn't know where, I wouldn't know where
I wouldn't know
[Verse 3]
The very thought of you and am I blue?
A love supreme seems far removed
I get along without you very well some other nights
Oh, the radio news reader chimes
Reporting Russian lullabies
She'll turn to me awake and ask, "Is everything alright?"
And, Lord
[Chorus]
I wouldn't know where to start
Sweet music playing in the dark
Be still, my foolish heart
Don't ruin this on me
I wouldn't know where to start
Sweet music playing in the dark
Be still, my foolish heart
Don't ruin this on me
I wouldn't know where to start
Sweet music playing in the dark (I wouldn't know where)
Be still, my foolish heart
Don't ruin this on me
I wouldn't know where to start
Sweet music playing in the dark (I wouldn't know where)
Be still, my foolish heart
Don't ruin this on me
Almost (Sweet Music) Q&A
Who wrote Almost (Sweet Music)'s ?
Almost (Sweet Music) was written by Hozier.
Who produced Almost (Sweet Music)'s ?
Almost (Sweet Music) was produced by Markus Dravs & Hozier.
When did Hozier release Almost (Sweet Music)?
Hozier released Almost (Sweet Music) on Wed Jan 16 2019.
What does Hozier say about the song?
Hozier said in an interview with Entertainment,
It was just a fun songwriting challenge. I was also eager to point to some of the music that shaped my formative years. Then, it was a way to leave little bread crumbs for younger fans to follow a path to check those songs out. And it’s also a sort of...
Is there a behind-the-scenes for the music video?
Yes, here.
Has the track received any certifications?
Yes, “Almost (Sweet Music)” was certified platinum by the RIAA on August 17, 2021.
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