There has not been one time since this song was released that I wasn’t deeply moved by these lines. Written while COVID was taking thousands of lives daily, this song shows, once again, how mesmerizing of a writer Hozier really is. 🎨 Queen Joanna the Mad by Francisco Pradilla & Ortiz. 🖌️Rome, 1877 — Oil on canvas. 🏛️ Museo del Prado — Madrid, Spain A monumental oil on canvas measuring 340 by 500 cm, this masterpiece depicts Queen Joanna I of Castile, known as Joanna the Mad, during a poignant episode following the death of her husband, Philip I of Castile. The painting captures Joanna’s profound grief as she stands vigil over Philip’s coffin, surrounded by indifferent courtiers and attendants, highlighting the isolation of her grief. The somber landscape, with its muted tones and overcast sky, mirrors the melancholic atmosphere of the scene. #hozier #hozierupdates #art #song #lyrics