Hostage (song)

"Hostage" is a song by American singer Billie Eilish from her debut EP, Don't Smile at Me (2017). The singer and her brother Finneas O'Connell co-wrote the song, while the latter solely handled production. The song is a stripped-down pop track. Lyrically, it is about the intense love and an overwhelming desire to possess that Eilish feels for her romantic partner.

Upon its release, "Hostage" received positive reviews from music critics, with many liking the lyrics and music. An accompanying music video was released on July 11, 2018, and directed by Henry Scholfield. It takes place in an all-white room, with Eilish and her lover dancing, while wearing all white. The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Music Canada (MC) in the United States and Canada, respectively. It was performed live by Eilish during her 2019 When We All Fall Asleep Tour.