Never one to shy away from the issues that matter, Irish singer songwriter Hozier touches on the issue of domestic violence in his latest single ‘Cherry Wine’.
Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan (‘Atonement’, ‘Brooklyn’) stars in the moving clip as a woman who can’t seem to let go, despite suffering at the hand of her partner. Combined with Hozier’s divine vocal, it’s utterly heartbreaking.
“Domestic violence is an ongoing issue in our society, the statistics of which are shocking and the effects of which damage whole families, communities and span generations,” Hozier says in a statement. “With the song ‘Cherry Wine’, I tried to get across the difficulty of coming to terms with and facing up to domestic violence and the dynamic of an abusive relationship.
“As you know, all of the proceeds for this single download will go to organisations around the world that deal with and provide support and aid to those who are suffering from domestic violence and domestic abuse. It’s over 22 charities worldwide who are involved in this and if you want to see where your download will be going, you can check out the website and follow the link.
“Normally, I would never give such a shameless plug, but it is for a very good cause, so if you feel like supporting this, do follow the link and download it or even just share it on.”
If you or someone you know is suffering at the hands of a partner, click HERE to discover how to get help.
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