hostage – English Lyrics

• By: Billie Eilish
• Album: dont smile at me

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the evocative world of Billie Eilish's "hostage," a captivating song that offers a raw glimpse into the complexities of love and possession. Through its poignant lyrics and unique stripped-down sound, you can immerse yourself in English vocabulary related to intense emotions and complex relationships. The song's blend of vulnerability and a 'psychotic edge' makes it a distinctive piece that highlights Eilish's artistry and lyrical depth, encouraging a deeper understanding of English expression in music.

[English]

♪ I WANNA BE ALONE ♪

♪ ALONE WITH YOU - DOES THAT MAKE SENSE? ♪

♪ I WANNA STEAL YOUR SOUL ♪

♪ AND HIDE YOU IN MY TREASURE CHEST ♪

♪ I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ♪

♪ TO DO WITH YOUR KISS ON MY NECK ♪

♪ I DON'T KNOW WHAT FEELS TRUE ♪

♪ BUT THIS FEELS RIGHT SO STAY A SEC ♪

♪ YEAH, YOU FEEL RIGHT SO STAY A SEC ♪

♪ AND LET ME CRAWL INSIDE YOUR VEINS ♪

♪ I'LL BUILD A WALL, GIVE YOU A BALL AND CHAIN ♪

♪ IT'S NOT LIKE ME TO BE SO MEAN ♪

♪ YOU'RE ALL I WANTED ♪

♪ JUST LET ME HOLD YOU ♪

♪ LIKE A HOSTAGE ♪

♪ GOLD ON YOUR FINGERTIPS ♪

♪ FINGERTIPS AGAINST MY CHEEK ♪

♪ GOLD LEAF ACROSS YOUR LIPS ♪

♪ KISS ME UNTIL I CAN'T SPEAK ♪

♪ GOLD CHAIN BENEATH YOUR SHIRT ♪

♪ THE SHIRT THAT YOU LET ME WEAR HOME ♪

♪ GOLD'S FAKE AND REAL LOVE HURTS ♪

♪ AND NOTHING HURTS WHEN I'M ALONE ♪

♪ WHEN YOU'RE WITH ME AND WE'RE ALONE ♪

♪ AND LET ME CRAWL INSIDE YOUR VEINS ♪

♪ I'LL BUILD A WALL, GIVE YOU A BALL AND CHAIN ♪

♪ IT'S NOT LIKE ME TO BE SO MEAN ♪

♪ YOU'RE ALL I WANTED ♪

♪ JUST LET ME HOLD YOU ♪

♪ HOLD YOU ♪

♪ LIKE A HOSTAGE ♪

♪ LIKE A HOSTAGE ♪

♪ ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
steal /stiːl/ B1	verb - to take (another person's property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.
hide /haɪd/ A2	verb - to put something or someone out of sight
treasure /ˈtreʒər/ B1	noun - valuable or precious possessions. verb - to cherish; value greatly.
kiss /kɪs/ A2	noun - an act of touching with the lips as a sign of love, greeting, etc. verb - to touch with the lips as a sign of love, greeting, etc.
crawl /krɔːl/ B1	verb - to move on your hands and knees.
vein /veɪn/ B2	noun - any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood towards the heart.
build /bɪld/ A1	verb - to construct (something) by putting parts or materials together.
wall /wɔːl/ A1	noun - a long, upright structure of stone, brick, wood, etc., used to divide or enclose an area of land, a room, or another space.
chain /tʃeɪn/ B1	noun - a series of metal links or rings connected to each other.
mean /miːn/ A2	adjective - unkind, spiteful, or unfair.
hold /hoʊld/ A1	verb - to grasp, carry, or support with one's hands.
hostage /ˈhɒstɪdʒ/ B2	noun - a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition.
gold /ɡoʊld/ A1	noun - a yellow precious metal.
fingertip /ˈfɪŋɡərtɪp/ B1	noun - the tip of a finger.
cheek /tʃiːk/ A2	noun - the side of the face below the eye and above the jaw.
leaf /liːf/ A2	noun - a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem directly or via a stalk
lips /lɪps/ A1	noun - either of the two fleshy parts which form the upper and lower edges of the mouth.
speak /spiːk/ A1	verb - say something in order to convey information or express a feeling.
hurt /hɜːrt/ A2	verb - cause physical pain or injury. noun - physical injury or pain.

Key Grammar Structures

• I WANNA BE ALONE

  ➔ Informal contraction of 'want to' as 'wanna'.

  ➔ The phrase "I WANNA BE ALONE" expresses a desire for solitude.

• I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO

  ➔ Use of 'do' as a main verb in questions and negatives.

  ➔ The phrase "I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO" indicates uncertainty about actions.

• THIS FEELS RIGHT

  ➔ Use of 'feels' as a linking verb to express a state.

  ➔ The phrase "THIS FEELS RIGHT" conveys a sense of correctness or comfort.

• LET ME CRAWL INSIDE YOUR VEINS

  ➔ Imperative form used to give commands or requests.

  ➔ The phrase "LET ME CRAWL INSIDE YOUR VEINS" is a request for intimacy.

• YOU'RE ALL I WANTED

  ➔ Past participle used to indicate a completed action.

  ➔ The phrase "YOU'RE ALL I WANTED" expresses a sense of longing or desire.

• GOLD ON YOUR FINGERTIPS

  ➔ Prepositional phrase indicating location.

  ➔ The phrase "GOLD ON YOUR FINGERTIPS" suggests a tactile sensation.

• KISS ME UNTIL I CAN'T SPEAK

  ➔ Use of 'until' to indicate a condition or limit.

  ➔ The phrase "KISS ME UNTIL I CAN'T SPEAK" expresses a desire for prolonged affection.