Host
Alex Winston Lyrics

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I hate what you say and I hate what you do
But never did I say I wouldn't steal it from you
And we'll save your grace with the devil in my eye
Everybody knows all the honest ones lie

And you think you know me
Darlin' you don't know

Ah oh oh, ah oh oh
I'll eat you like you're a host
And when I'm done, I'm done
That was fun but son
Off you go
Ah oh oh, ah oh oh
Feed on you like you're a host
And when I'm done, I'm done
That was fun but son
Off you go...

Lord how thick the thief that I might
Been running back around trying to make things right
And my brightest moods are in the dark of night
I've got the green on my side and it's yours against mine

And you think you know me
Darlin' you don't know
Ah oh oh, ah oh oh
I'll eat you like you're a host
And when I'm done, I'm done
That was fun but son
Off you go
Ah oh oh, ah oh oh
Feed on you like you're a host
And when I'm done, I'm done
That was fun but son
Off you go...

With one eye I'd sleep if I were you
(You said you'd get me out)
With one eye I lied I said to you
(You said you'd be there)
With one eye I'd sleep if I were you
(You said you'd get me out)
With one eye
(I lied)
I said
(I lied)
I said
(I lied)
I said
(I lied)
I said

Ah oh oh, ah oh oh
I'll eat you like you're a host
And when I'm done, I'm done
That was fun but son
Off you go
Ah oh oh, ah oh oh
Feed on you like you're a host
And when I'm done, I'm done

That was fun but son
Off you go...

Overall Meaning

The song "Host" by Alex Winston is an exploration of the duality of human nature; the fine line between good and evil, and the potential for violence and destruction that exists within all of us. The lyrics speak to a character who is unapologetically bad but also has a certain charm that allows them to manipulate and use others to their advantage. The lines "I hate what you say and I hate what you do, but never did I say I wouldn't steal it from you" acknowledges the character's awareness of their own flaws but also highlights their selfishness and lack of remorse.

The chorus "I'll eat you like you're a host, and when I'm done, I'm done" can be interpreted in many ways but seems to suggest the idea of consuming others just for the thrill of it, without any real emotional investment. The character sees the people they use as disposable, moving on once they've exhausted their usefulness. The lyrics "everybody knows all the honest ones lie" play into the underlying theme of moral ambiguity and questioning the notion of good and evil.

The bridge of the song is particularly haunting, with the repeated line "With one eye I'd sleep if I were you." It suggests that the singer has a sense of omnipotence and is always one step ahead of their victims, watching and waiting for the right moment to strike.

Overall, "Host" is a dark and introspective exploration of human nature and the potential we all have for both good and evil.

Line by Line Meaning

I hate what you say and I hate what you do
I despise your words and actions

But never did I say I wouldn't steal it from you
Despite my dislike, I might take advantage of you

And we'll save your grace with the devil in my eye
I'll use underhanded tactics to keep up appearances

Everybody knows all the honest ones lie
Even the truthful are commonly deceitful

And you think you know me Darlin' you don't know
You presume to understand me, but you don't

Ah oh oh, ah oh oh I'll eat you like you're a host And when I'm done, I'm done That was fun but son Off you go
I'll consume you and then discard you when I'm finished

Lord how thick the thief that I might Been running back around trying to make things right
I'm trying to assuage my guilty conscience

And my brightest moods are in the dark of night I've got the green on my side and it's yours against mine
I'm most jubilant when I behave nefariously, and I have more resources than you

With one eye I'd sleep if I were you (You said you'd get me out) With one eye I lied I said to you (You said you'd be there) With one eye I'd sleep if I were you (You said you'd get me out) With one eye (I lied) I said (I lied) I said (I lied) I said (I lied) I said
You can't trust me, despite my assurances to the contrary

Ah oh oh, ah oh oh I'll eat you like you're a host And when I'm done, I'm done That was fun but son Off you go
My exploitation of you will be like feeding off of a host, and I'll abandon you when I'm content

Ah oh oh, ah oh oh Feed on you like you're a host And when I'm done, I'm done That was fun but son Off you go...
I'll devour you like a parasite and then move on

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