From Eden

2014 song performed by Hozier

"From Eden"

Single by Hozier
from the album  Hozier
Released| 9 March 2014
Recorded| 2013
Genre| Soul rock, blues rock
Length| 4:43
Label|

* Rubyworks
* Island

Songwriter(s)| Andrew Hozier-Byrne
Producer(s)|

* Rob Kirwan
* Andrew Hozier-Byrne

Hozier singles chronology
| "Take Me to Church"
(2013)  | "From Eden"
(2014)  | "Sedated"
(2014)

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Alternative cover

EP cover

Music video
"From Eden" on YouTube

"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 Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. An accompanying music video was released in November 2014, featuring actress Katie McGrath.

## Writing and composition

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"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

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"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

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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

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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]

## Personnel

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Credits adapted from Hozier liner notes[17]

* Andrew Hozier-Byrne – vocals, guitar, piano, synthesizer
* Alex Ryan – bass
* Kate Ellis – cello
* Matt Rafter – additional cello
* Andre Antunes – drums, percussion

## Charts

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### Weekly charts

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| Chart (2014–15)  | Peak
position

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Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[18] | 9
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[19] | 27
Canada Rock (Billboard)[20] | 32
Ireland (IRMA)[21] | 2
UK Singles (OCC)[22] | 69
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[23] | 15
US Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[24] | 37

### Year-end charts

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| Chart (2015)  | Position

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US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[25] | 66

## Certifications

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Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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Australia (ARIA)[12] | Gold  | 35,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[26] | Gold  | 30,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[27] | Platinum  | 80,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[11] | Platinum  | 600,000‡
United States (RIAA)[28] | Platinum  | 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## Release history

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Region  | Date  | Format  | Label

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Ireland[29] | 9 March 2014  | Digital download (EP) | Universal
United States[30][31][32] | 1 April 2014  | Columbia
6 October 2014  | Adult album alternative radio
10 February 2015  | Modern rock radio

## References

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1. ^ "From Eden". AllMusic. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
2. ^ "Hozier, Hozier". Billboard. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
3. ^ a b "Hozier: Hozier". PopMatters. 4 February 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
4. ^ Doot, Gerry (2014-10-20). "New Comer Hozier's Debut Album Shows Maturity and Talent". Entertainment Voice. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
5. ^ "Hozier". The Irish Times. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
6. ^ "Chart Week 14". IRMA. Archived from the original on 2018-04-28.
7. ^ "From Eden". Billboard.
8. ^ "From Eden". Ultratop. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
9. ^ "From Eden". Canada Rock. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
10. ^ "OCC". UK Singles. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
11. ^ a b "British single certifications – Hozier – From Eden". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
12. ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
13. ^ "HENRY / SSONG". HENRY / SSONG. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
14. ^ "Tate Birchmore". Pro-labs.imdb.com. 2015-12-02. Retrieved 2016-07-26.
15. ^ a b c "Hozier Shares "From Eden" Music Video". Music Times. 18 November 2014. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
16. ^ "From Eden". YouTube. 18 November 2014.
17. ^ Hozier (Album liner notes). Hozier. 2014.`{{cite AV media notes}}`: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
18. ^ "Hozier – From Eden" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
19. ^ "Hozier – From Eden" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
20. ^ "Hozier Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
21. ^ "Chart Track: Week 14, 2014". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
22. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
23. ^ "Hozier Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
24. ^ "Hozier Chart History (Rock & Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
25. ^ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
26. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Hozier – From Eden" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
27. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Hozier – From Eden". Music Canada. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
28. ^ "American single certifications – Hozier – From Eden". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
29. ^ "From Eden EP". Ireland: 7digital. Archived from the original on 26 February 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
30. ^ "From Eden EP". United States: 7digital. Archived from the original on 26 February 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
31. ^ "Future Releases on Triple A (AAA) Radio Stations, Independent Artist Song Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 7 October 2014. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
32. ^ "AllAccess.com Alternative eWeekly". AllAccess. 3 February 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2016.

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Discography

Studio albums|

* Hozier (2014)
* Wasteland, Baby! (2019)
* Unreal Unearth (2023)

Extended plays|

* Take Me to Church (2013)
* From Eden (2014)
* Nina Cried Power (2018)
* Eat Your Young (2023)
* Unheard (2024)

Singles|

* "Take Me to Church"
* "From Eden"
* "Sedated"
* "Work Song"
* "Someone New"
* "Cherry Wine"
* "Nina Cried Power"
* "Movement"
* "Almost (Sweet Music)"
* "Too Sweet"

Featured singles|

* "Tell It to My Heart"
* "Northern Attitude"

Authority control databases |

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