Maxwell - Hostage Lyrics






You are the harvest
Your garden helps to feed me
I am your hostage
A simple logic
Use as you please
And I will remain ignorant and believe you
Foolish me, I can see through you

You are the object
I get lost in, all in
I'm in, fallin', high stakes
I am free
Baby

And let her stay from thee
I'm turning up
Like a rocket in the sky, we'll take it all off
To a place where pure discretion is the means
Where the universe is yours and made for you
If you want my love, I will surely go

You are the object
I get lost in, all in
I'm in, fallin'
High stakes, I am
Object I get lost in, all in
I'm in, fallin'
High stakes, I am free

If your keys were left, I would never go, yeah
Stay within the confines of your warmth
I'm free inside the cage of your heart of gold
Prison of your love, it makes me so
I'm your hostage
You are my love





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  1. L.... T....

    I am free baby
    I will surely go
    Hostage I am free
    Only Maxwell can make a song that will survive a broken heart

  2. D.... L....

    What a beautiful song! Not only in its soothing melody, but in its paradoxical theme of being hostage to someone’s love and yet feeling most free. His voice dances with the proclaimed need to be imprisoned within her hold. Such a beautiful dichotomy!

  3. C.... G....

    I want to know why Mr. MAXWELL isn't or hasn't been on The Cover of People's Magazine For Being One Of The Most Sexiest Men Alive ?. We should all Vote for this. Can't anyone see just how Sexy Mr. MAXWELL Is ?.

  4. H.... M....

    This is the Maxwell I came to love and remember from 20+ years ago! Didn't care for the '09 release....

  5. I.... H....

    replace " ignorant " with " opulent " Every time you hear- sing -recite this song : You just gave yourself a raise.

  6. I.... H....

    This the type of song that make a bald man have a full head of hair by 3:57

  7. C.... V....

    I manifest to this.

    Imagination on full flex mode.

    Paying homage to the God inside me.

    I AM.

  8. A.... B....

    Such a beautiful song!!! Can't wait to see the video for this song.

  9. b.... k....

    the feels at 3:10. It gives me life

  10. L.... W....

    Mmmm, Maxwell...#USEAsYOUPLEASE!! Hell YEAH!!

  11. S.... O....

    Notice the three 6s on the cover of the album behind Maxwell hidden in the circle.

  12. S.... M....

    REALLY 🤐 ..I KNOW ONE THING HIS NEXT CD BETTER TOP URBAN HANG SUITE !! GLAD I SAVED MY MONEY

  13. l.... ....

    "Hostage"
    You are the harvest
     Your garden helps to feed me
     I am your hostage
     A simple logic
     Use as you please
     And I will remain ignorant and believe you
     Foolish me, I can see through you You are the object
     I get lost in, all in
     I'm in, fallin', high stakes
     I am free
     Baby And let her stay from thee
     I'm turning up
     Like a rocket in the sky, we'll take it all off
     To a place where pure discretion is the means
     Where the universe is yours and made for you
     If you want my love, I will surely go You are the object
     I get lost in, all in
     I'm in, fallin'
     High stakes, I am
     Object I get lost in, all in
     I'm in, fallin'
     High stakes, I am free If your keys were left, I would never go, yeah
     Stay within the confines of your warmth
     I'm free inside the cage of your heart of gold
     Prison of your love, it makes me so
     I'm your hostage
     You are my love

    l.... ....

    AM I the only one that mentally replaces " ignorant " with " opulent " every time I hear it ? Must be the God In Me protecting the gates of my subconscious creational facilities.

  14. D.... S....

    Lots of people wonder why it takes so long for certain artists (usually my favorite- Sade, deangelo, maxwell, etc) to release their next album. My theory is that these artists use live bands, often write their own music, and probably aren't manufacturing beats on computers. The result: unique, genuine, and timeless sounds that's always worth the wait!!!

  15. k.... ....

    My fav song on this album by far!!!!!!!!! wait for it, 2:51 get it!!!!

  16. C.... T....

    I love this song ..... Lord have merci wanting Max to sing this song to me. Feel the music the drums are so dope. This song is amazing. Shaking my head so in love my fav song.

  17. M.... M....

    Sons are hard to please

  18. J.... M....

    Beautiful song

  19. A.... S....

    Imagine hearing this song live. I saw him in concert 7/19/16 it was beautiful. He sang Lake by the Ocean too. He sang Adore by Prince. As well as singing songs from the rest of his albums. It was manifique! Prince was waiting for him to come back and he'd be very proud of Maxwell.💜💧

    A.... S....

    been wanting to know what Prince thought of Maxwell, and vice versa. I don't live in the US (never been) so it's difficult to know these details. I'm a huge fan and a disciple of both of them. Thanks for sharing.

    A.... S....

    Adore by prince ? Thats Epic ! Glad you got to experience and share

  20. A.... ....

    Damn...forget about "Latch"

  21. R.... G....

    Just saw him on July 14 he did this song. The girl behind me said I don't know this song, I'm like it's off his new album and it's tight as hell. She said I didn't even know he had a new album out. I shook my head in disgust.

  22. A.... S....

    💜 this track so much!

  23. P.... S....

    This man makes TIMELESS music--- classics. I am honored and patient that he takes so much time in between to release music and is not just in the practice of pushing out Songs--- this song takes my breath away and is so relevant to the times and is right on time. I will rock with Maxwell's music forever!!

  24. D.... A....

    I just gave this CD away. Maxwell was very consistent up until this album. The last one with pretty wings and bad habit was away better than this.

  25. L.... G....

    #kwame Johnson...I agree brother!!!

  26. L.... G....

    this is a ferocious track....those drums and the gritty vocals at the breakdown.

  27. s.... p....

    for those that don't have the album or heard it yet. do so. these songs he put out along with the other songs on the album together form an amazing album. a few up tempo songs. more than the first of the series. you will not be disappointed. no it's not urban hang suite or embryo or any other album. an artist must evolve. but this album is a gem.

  28. B.... S....

    The more I listen the more I get lost in the lyric...love the tempo and chord changes...

  29. H.... F....

    Great,Great Album, each and every Album is Amazing,Keep doing your thing brother!!, This is what music is all about, The soul!!Peace!!

  30. S.... S....

    OOOOOOh, That voice! Love it!

  31. i.... w....

    everyone get this album. geom song 1 to 12 is good. i mean it gos from very good songs to great songs. yall will love the album promise

  32. S.... R....

    too damn Dope👌👌

  33. K.... J....

    When the drums kick in at 1:40 tho....
    #fuego

    K.... J....

    Kwame Johnson 2:50

    K.... J....

    2:50 is the dopest breakdown ever. Lol

    K.... J....

    Word lol

    K.... J....

    Kwame Johnson q

  34. S.... M....

    amazing!! the second half is so beautiful

  35. M.... B....

    Maxwell is back, seamlessly so

  36. I.... W....

    I like this one

  37. C.... G....

    Thank you for your music... good to see you back creating music for my listening pleasure. You always seem to be right on time.. with your musical lyrics. Thank YOU. Continue to be BLESSED!!!

  38. J.... L....

    Its alright but its not Urban Hang Suite.   That was the best Maxwell album in my opinion.

    J.... L....

    +silent-skies PRECISELY.

    J.... L....

    agree ... that was amazing album

    J.... L....

    Need to respect growth and change Jay. Urban Hang Suite is a classic but he can't write the same album over and over again as you know. talent like his has no barriers, I dig all his music since day 1.

    J.... L....

    total package uhs was his best but musically embrya was better

    J.... L....

    +roborapter Embrya is out of this world!

  39. M.... ....

    하 진짜 ㅠㅠ 기다린 시간이 아깝지 않네여 ㅠㅠ

  40. i.... t....

    Purchased the album yesterday. "Listen Hear" is my mirror image! Overall I'm pleased with this second installment. "Hostage," is more than relevant, and I dig "Of All Kind," though it sounds a bit like "Lake By The Ocean," as far as the music goes. Listen to whats written! I only wish "Night" was an actual song. Yet I respect the sound of Earth, even though it's short. The band is phenomenal, as always!

  41. C.... P....

    I like this song! I'm catching songs here and there, but I want my physical CD - coming in the mail soon!!!

  42. p.... ....

    Thank you for the new release and giving me more life

  43. L.... H....

    LOOOOOVE THIS MAN AND ALL HIS MUSIC. THIS NEW ALBUM IS AHEAD OF ITS TIME. LOVE! SO HAPPY HE IS BACK.

    L.... H....

    His band is SIC Live!!!! They really put on a show!!!

  44. G.... K....

    Beautiful but wouldn't expect anything else from you 💋

  45. B.... T....

    Son! Maxwell Season

  46. M.... C....

    LOVE MAXWELL> >><<< < connected to my SOUL

  47. r.... ....

    2 more days, and it's ours!! mwah hahaha!

  48. A.... B....

    Good song!!!

    A.... B....

    Maxwell should make a music video too

    A.... B....

    i LOVE It

    A.... B....

    you don't recognize good music brother

    A.... B....

    GTFOH....This song is dope AF...The lyrics are so poetic. The instrumentation is well varied. The song's change-ups are incredible.

  49. U.... O....

    I love this man!!! Maxwell, you know exactly how to put my mood into song...

  50. L.... ....

    Uh uh, not feeling this one. I mean, it's not that bad, but I shouldn't have to make myself like yo' music, Maxwell. I used to hear it and like it instantly. So far 1/2 of yo' new album is here on Youtube and I'm disappointed. If you release the other 1/2 of the album and it sounds like this, I'm not buying it. Even if you are, Maxwell.....

    L.... ....

    @LaCheleWallace​, eat a Snickers.

    L.... ....

    +Kwame Johnson eat a snickers lmao 😂

    L.... ....

    +Kwame Johnson 👀😃😄😆😂

    L.... ....

    LaChele yeah I feel his whole heart and soul not In this song in the beginning, sound like he's reading words, I've been fans from his first album

    L.... ....

    LaChele Has it grown on you yet? This is my first time listening to it. And I’m digging it already. Sometimes you have to listen to new songs a few times before you start to like it. Doesn’t always work though. I wasn’t feeling Figures Crossed though.

  51. M.... ....

    I think I need to stop listening to these so I can just experience it all together. July 1 can't get here soon enough.

  52. F.... E....

    very good!!!

  53. j.... ....

    Thank you!

  54. A.... G....

    Your music is like a taste of refreshing water after a walk through the desert so crisp clean to my soul the world love's YOU sir

  55. G.... S....

    Sucks to be nervous about your favorite artist dropping. Especially because he dips off for so long. Gotta be honest tho, I've only liked Lake by the ocean & 1990x. All the other ones I haven't felt @ all. 1st Prince dies, now this. Guess I'll let Eric Roberson keeping subbing til Max recaptures his magic.

    G.... S....

    This song is dope tho...Lyrics are profound and the music is well nuanced. I really don't know how you dislike this, but hey, it's all subjective, so we all have different tastes. The only songs that I disliked on this album were III and Gods, and I mainly disliked Gods because of the chorus. I love All the Ways Love Can Feel, The Fall, Fingers Crossed, Hostage, and 1990x. Lake by the Ocean is good too, but I don't like it as much as the others. I like Listen Hear too, but I wish the drums/percussion had a lil more soulful flavor to them. I didn't dislike Lost, but it felt rushed to me. I gave the album 3.85/5. I'm glad Stuart Matthewman returned for this album, but I felt like his contribution could've been better.

    G.... S....

    Give this album a few more spins...trust me it measures up to all the others. Initially I was nervous too.

    G.... S....

    Kwame Johnson
    on a second listen I like this album more then black it's a more personal record and from listening to the lyrics I've learned a lot about the man behind the music however I don't feel his music is as pristine or rhymtm based as it once was if im not mistaken embrya had a damn string section that Max composed that's how intricate the melodys and the grooves were his sound currently is more gritty and minimalist which is fine he does it well but his speciality is in his smoother songs I can't quite put my finger on it but he had a magic in those first two records that doesn't simply exist in his current music

  56. C.... ....

    im waiting fr a song to pump me up with beat and base like his NOW cd. this new release is soooo mellow. ill see whats to come

    C.... ....

    definitely mellow

  57. i.... t....

    Now I've liked the other tracks, but this here....I can so relate! I needed this.

  58. A.... P....

    Please, came to Brazil! 💜

  59. J.... H....

    You did it again!!

  60. T.... M....

    There just seems to be more than just music from this album. It's all you expect plus a little more. I'm captured again just like I was with Urban Hang Suite.

  61. C.... T....

    Thee King of Neo Soul!!!
    Having a heavy Pentecostal background I appreciate authentic artist, music, and sounds like this.

  62. J.... L....

    Amazingly

  63. n.... ....

    I am so excited for this album!

  64. D.... J....

    my fav artist💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖i miss ur song so bad

  65. B.... K....

    I get more + more excited with each track release! This album will no doubt be my jam all summer. I'm loving every song thus far.

    B.... K....

    +Kwame Johnson I see your point, yet it still works. Sort of gives you a piece of the way his mind works, and what's on it. "Lost," is one of those depressing, down in the dumps, empty liquor bottle, 'cause I'm drinkin' away my sorrows, kind of tracks. The first time I heard it, I pictured the seen from the movie "There's Something About Mary," when Cameron Diaz' character, dumps Ben Stiller's for Bret Farve, and he leaves the house cryin'. But I love the track!

    B.... K....

    @ismail troxler​ 😂😂

    B.... K....

    +Kwame Johnson 😁

    B.... K....

    haha jeez @ismail troxler 

    B.... K....

    +kelley briana 😆

  66. R.... D....

    Maxwell the maestro of the soul!😍💖👏🌹

  67. M.... S....

    love it. so smoothing

  68. M.... ....

    Nice....

  69. V.... O....

    Can't wait for this album!!!

  70. l.... ....

    I love everything I've heard so far! Mm Max is bringing us another classic album!

  71. D.... M....

    With all the worlds troubles bearing down upon us, this is much needed! Thank you, Maxwell, for shining a light on our bruised souls.

  72. M.... M....

    Max keeps dropping Gems. #realmusic #maxwell #neosoul

  73. D.... D....

    I ❤ it....M. You've done it again.💞

  74. A.... W....

    This is impeccable!! I'm in love!

  75. L.... ....

    This was really amazing!