It's funny: Your relationship changes with a song over time. After a year or so, you're a different person, so your songs, you don't connect with them like you did.
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Sexuality, and sexual orientation - regardless of orientation - is just natural. An act of sex is one of the most human things. But an organization like the church, say, through its doctrine, would undermine humanity by successfully teaching shame about sexual orientation - that it is sinful, or that it offends God. The song is about asserting yourself and reclaiming your humanity through an act of love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the naturalness of sexuality and the importance of reclaiming humanity against shame imposed by societal norms.
Hozier's quote explores the idea that sexuality and sexual orientation are inherent aspects of human nature, which should be embraced rather than shamed. He argues that organizations, such as the church, often impose doctrines that foster guilt and shame about one's sexual identity, ultimately undermining the beauty of human connection through love. The quote is a call to assert one's identity and embrace love, highlighting that such expressions are essential to reclaiming our humanity.
Themes
SexualityLoveHumanityShameAcceptance
In practice
Example use cases
During a pride event, to inspire self-acceptance.
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