Hostage
Sia Lyrics

You bring me to life then you shut me out
You awaken my spirits but then leave me alone and empty.

You keep me silent when I should shout
You prevent me from speaking out when I need to.

You make me cry and you make me come
You cause me both pain and pleasure.

You are the cop and I'm on the run
You are in control and I am constantly trying to escape.

It all begins with just one kiss
Everything stems from that one moment of intimacy.

I'm held hostage by your love
I am trapped and unable to leave your love.

Put me in cuffs, lock me up
Metaphor for how her love leaves her feeling trapped and confined.

This prison is rough but I can't get enough
Despite the challenges, she is still addicted to the other person's love.

The secret life of us keeps me in handcuffs
The secrecy surrounding their relationship is causing her to feel trapped and confined.

Don't lock me up, don't you wanna free us
She wants to be freed from the confines of their relationship.

Then you let me out and I catch the sun
Moments of freedom in their relationship are short-lived.

You give me a taste of you and no one
She only has access to this person's love, and no one else's.

But you always leave, and again I'm alone
Despite brief moments of love and intimacy, she is often left feeling lonely and abandoned.

This secret burns but I'm imprisoned
The secrecy behind their relationship is causing her to feel deeply conflicted and trapped.

Secret life of lovers who have others
Alludes to the fact that one or both of them may be involved with other people.

Under the covers
A reference to their intimate moments in bed together.

And while you break my heart
Even though this person is causing her pain and heartache.

I'm a criminal in these parts
She is doing something wrong in other people's eyes by loving this person.

Oh oh
Repeat of the song's refrain.