<P> The song 's music video has contributed to its widespread popularity . The clip , directed by Brendan Canty and Conal Thomson of small production company Feel Good Lost , follows the relationship between two men and the subsequent violent homophobic backlash . Upon its YouTube release in September 2013 , the video quickly began to go viral , leading to Hozier 's subsequent license with Columbia Records US and Island Records UK . </P>
what does the take me to church music video mean
the relationship between two men and the subsequent violent homophobic backlash