Hostage (song)
| "Hostage" | |
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| Song by Billie Eilish | |
| from the EP Don't Smile at Me | |
| Released | August 11, 2017 |
| Length | 3:48 |
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| Producer(s) | Finneas O'Connell |
"Hostage" is a song by American singer Billie Eilish from her debut EP Don't Smile at Me. Written by Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell, the song was certified Platinum in the United States and Gold in Australia.
Background
Eilish talks about stealing a boys heart and keeping it locked in a chest. She also says that she would rather be alone, but she wants to be alone with him. She asks if she makes sense. She loves the feeling of her boyfriend’s kiss on her neck. But she is baffled. She prefer this new feeling over being lonely. Although, she deters that this new feeling feels right to her.[1]
Music video
A music video was released on October 8, 2018.[2]
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[3] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
| Australia (ARIA)[4] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[5] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ MacDonald, Adams (November 3, 2018). "Billie Eilish – hostage (Lyrics Review and Song Meaning)". Retrieved March 29, 2020.
{{cite web}}: Text "work justrandomthings" ignored (help) - ^ "Hostage Music Video". YouTube. Billie Eilish. 8 Oct 2018. Retrieved 4 Jan 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications – Billie Eilish – Hostage". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 4 Jan 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Hostage". Music Canada. Retrieved 4 Jan 2020.
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