[Verse 1]
You locked the door, kept the key
Left my name on your front seat
Took my jacket, took my pride
Then you smiled like it’s your side
You got my hours in a jar
Made my late nights work too hard
I play cool, but here I am
Knocking soft with empty hands
[Pre-Chorus]
Say you want me, say it plain
I’m still burning in your chain
One more glance and I’m undone
You know exactly what you’ve done
[Chorus]
You’re keeping my heart hostage
(heart hostage)
You’re keeping my heart hostage
(heart hostage)
Pay the price, let me go
Or keep me close and take it slow
You’re keeping my heart hostage
(heart hostage)
I came here with no defense
Now I’m losing common sense
[Verse 2]
I walk past where we used to meet
Same old bench, same busted street
I hear your laugh in every room
Like a warning in perfume
I tried to act like I was free
But your name still follows me
In my mouth and in my chest
You’re the one I can’t arrest
[Pre-Chorus]
Say you want me, say it true
I’m still showing up for you
One small touch and I’m gone
You had me hooked all along
[Chorus]
You’re keeping my heart hostage
(heart hostage)
You’re keeping my heart hostage
(heart hostage)
Pay the price, let me go
Or keep me close and take it slow
You’re keeping my heart hostage
(heart hostage)
I came here with no defense
Now I’m losing common sense
[Bridge]
I might run, I might stay
Either way you get your way
If this is wrong, then make it right
Give me freedom or a fight
[Chorus]
You’re keeping my heart hostage
(heart hostage)
You’re keeping my heart hostage
(heart hostage)
Pay the price, let me go
Or keep me close and take it slow
You’re keeping my heart hostage
(heart hostage)
I came here with no defense
Now I’m losing common sense