Described by Hozier as his favorite version of the track, “Be (Acoustic)” was the original demo of the track “Be”, and his favorite version of the track. On the track, Hozier further explores themes of catastrophic events, expulsion from paradise, devastation, hatred, and societal division on our planet. However, it diverges from the original track with the addition of a new verse and a change in song structure.

The track was released on the fifth anniversary of Hozier’s sophomore studio album, Wasteland, Baby!. The surprise track came after Hozier teased the release of his fifth EP and the impending release of the deluxe version of Wasteland, Baby!.