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Hostage Lyrics by Rough Trade

Avoid Freud

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It was hell on the streets, cops
Barricades and dogs
You grabbed me on the corner, sure I was a goner
I fought like a spitfire
My life flashed by
You held me your prisoner
I tried to resist ya
Stunning me with a stinging slap
Your grip was tight as a steel trap
Oh God, I was your hostage

Your eyes were filled with hate as you dragged
Me through the police lines
When you cot me alone I prayed you weren't
Completely deranged
I fought like a spitfire
My life flashed by
You held me your prisoner
I tried to resist ya
You pulled me onto your lap then you
Laughed a nervous laugh
Oh God, I was your hostage

You had your gun out
You had your gun out
You had your gun out
I opened my mouth
You had your gun out

About “Hostage” by Rough Trade

Read the complete lyrics to "Hostage" by Rough Trade from the album "Avoid Freud". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Hostage" is credited to Rough Trade. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Hostage" appears on "Avoid Freud".

Visit the Rough Trade artist page at /artist/rough-trade for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


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