In 2013, Irish singer-songwriter Hozier took over the music industry with the release of his EP "Take Me To Church." His smooth, seemingly effortless, soulful blues singing captivated fans. But this is not about how Andrew Hozier-Byrne’s voice captured my heart (though it has).

Hozier has become known for his stances on social issues and his use of fame to speak out against wrongdoing. The most prominent example of this is his song “Take Me To Church” and the video that accompanies it. Both seem to be in support of gay marriage while fighting against both the views of the Catholic Church and homophobia.

But Hozier has found a new cause to rally behind, and it’s clearly illustrated in his new video for “Cherry Wine.” Before the video was released, just listening to the lyrics clearly is enough for one to realize that Hozier is singing more than just a song. “The way she tells me I’m hers and she is mine / Open hand or closed fist would be fine / The blood is rare, as sweet as cherry wine.” This section of the song is the most blatant description of domestic abuse. People become objects, possessions to be contained rather than human beings. And through “open hand or closed fist” that mentality of objectification is reinforced.

The video, which stars Oscar-nominated actress Saoirse Ronan, looks at domestic abuse. The music video shows scenes between Ronan and an another actor playing her lover playing around but takes a more serious tone when those scenes cut into footage of Ronan removing makeup to reveal a black eye.

Hozier made this statement on his website:

“The song’s lyrics offer a unique insight into an abusive relationship, shining a light on the cycle of ‘justification’ often perpetuated in domestic violence situations; that public health experts say control controls the abused, shames the victim, and shifts responsibility for the abuser’s violent behavior. 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.”

Ronan, who calls the song one of her favorites on Hozier’s album, said: “I hope through the video and song we can shine light on the issue and complexity of domestic abuse and in doing so help those caught up in the cycle of domestic violence.”

Part of the #FaceUpToDomesticViolence campaign, Hozier’s video for “Cherry Wine” is as delicate yet powerful as his hauntingly poetic lyrics. The piece’s somber message, and muted tone are extremely powerful in getting his point across. The video ends with faces of domestic violence fading into black and Hozier’s ringing out the powerful words, “Open hand or closed fist would be fine / The blood is rare, as sweet as cherry wine.”