Take Me To Church by Hozier — ESL Song Worksheet | English Plans

TAKEMETOCHURCH

! Hozier · 2013 !

Listen carefully and fill in the missing words.

    

Verse 1
My lover's got (1)
She's the giggle at a funeral
Knows everybody's disapproval
I should've (2) her sooner

If the heavens ever did speak
She's the last true (3)
Every Sunday's getting more bleak
A fresh (4) each week

"We were born sick," you heard them say it
My church offers no absolutes
She tells me, "Worship in the bedroom"
The only heaven I'll be sent to
Is when I'm alone with you

I was born sick
But I love it
(5) me to be well
Aaay. Amen. Amen. Amen

Chorus
Take me to church
I'll (6) like a dog at the (7) of your lies
I'll tell you my sins so you can sharpen your knife
Offer me that deathless death
Good God, let me give you my life

[Chorus]

Verse 2
If I'm a pagan of the good times
My lover's the sunlight
To keep the Goddess on my side
She demands a (8)

(9) the whole sea
Get something shiny
Something meaty for the main course
That's a fine-looking high horse

What you got in the stable?
We've a lot of (10) faithful
That looks (11)
That looks plenty
This is hungry work

[Chorus × 2]

Bridge
No (12) or Kings
When the Ritual begins
There is no sweeter (13) than our gentle sin
In the madness and soil of that sad earthly scene
Only then I am human
Only then I am (14)
Ooh oh. Amen. Amen. Amen

[Final Chorus × 2]
  

Take Me To Church

Hozier · 2013

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Song Worksheets

Connotation Compass

Sort these words from the song into positive, negative, or neutral categories based on their emotional associations.

1. worship Meaning:

2. poison Meaning:

3. innocent Meaning:

4. sacrifice Meaning:

5. faithful Meaning:

6. bleak Meaning:

7. gentle Meaning:

8. starving Meaning:

Song Diary Entry

Write a diary entry from the perspective of the singer. Express the emotions and conflicts described in the song.

Consider the tension between religious upbringing and personal desires. Write 50-80 words capturing the singer's inner struggle.

Did you know?

Read these facts about the song. Which one surprises you most?

🎵Hozier wrote this song as a critique of organized religion's stance on LGBTQ+ rights, particularly the Catholic Church's positions in Ireland.
⭐The music video, featuring a same-sex couple, was banned in several countries but won multiple awards for its powerful social message.
🎸Despite its religious imagery, the song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a global anthem for love and acceptance.
📀Hozier's real name is Andrew Hozier-Byrne, and he studied music at Trinity College Dublin before dropping out to pursue his career.
🎤The song's blues-gospel style deliberately contrasts with its subversive lyrics, creating a powerful juxtaposition between form and content.

Discussion & analysis

Discuss each question with your partner.

1How does the song use religious imagery to explore themes of love and acceptance?
2What conflicts between personal freedom and social expectations do you see in the lyrics?

3Have you ever felt pressure to conform to beliefs that didn't match your own values?
4Is it possible to find spirituality outside traditional religious structures?

🎭 Play It! — Charades

A student (or teacher) secretly picks a song title or artist from the board. They act it out — no speaking, no miming letters. First person to guess correctly takes the next turn.