Damage Gets Done (feat. Brandi Carlile)

Hozier's 'Damage Gets Done,' featuring Brandi Carlile, is a poignant reflection on the past, the fleeting nature of youth, and the bittersweet realization that the carefree days of one's youth are gone. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia for a time when life was simpler, and love and happiness were found in the smallest of things, like sharing clothes, sleeping on a friend's floor, or just having enough gas in the car to go somewhere, anywhere.

The song's chorus, 'And darlin', I haven't felt it since then / I don't know how the feelin' ended / But I know being reckless and young / Is not how the damage gets done,' suggests a longing for the past and a recognition that the innocence of youth is not what ultimately leads to the 'damage' of life's hardships and disappointments. It's a realization that growing up and facing the complexities of the world can lead to a loss of the simple joys that once felt like everything.

The collaboration with Brandi Carlile adds depth to the song, as her voice complements Hozier's in expressing the universal theme of looking back on one's younger years with a mix of fondness and sorrow. The song captures the universal experience of growing older and the inevitable change in perspective that comes with it, leaving listeners to ponder their own past and the moments that have shaped their present.