Like Real People Do

Andrew Hozier Byrne grew up in County Wicklow and released this song on his self titled debut album in 2014, the record that also carried Take Me to Church. Like Real People Do is the tender counterweight to that bigger hit, built on a soft acoustic figure and a chorus that asks simply for a kiss. Couples choose it because it feels private even in a crowded room, and because the melody sits in an easy range for a slow dance. The verses hint at two damaged people digging up the past and choosing not to ask questions, which gives the sweetness an edge that keeps it from feeling saccharine.