Zevon, Warren - Hostage-O Lyrics

My friend Jon brought me here.

bring back the S&M

KAT Harper here. My system croaked. But I'm back, still singing Warren's praises til my candle goes out. This song is unquestionably WZ's most daring, lyrically. It's in my top 10 favourite Zevon jewels, but listen to it: Warren lays bare his darkest personal truths, behind the light and gentle chords. Only Zevon would be so courageous, so in-your-face. No wonder we devoted Zevonites adore him!

Brenda Harper thank you!

slashu Most Welcome! I literally LIVE these days because of WARREN'S courageous example. I figured, after seeing how HE dealt with a virtual Death Sentence, that it is what it is, and 3 years on, I STILL enjoy every bite of every sandwich. His music...matchless words woven with exquisitely perfect musical phases...God and Legend, to ME, at least, he lives forever on the Edge of Dreams....

Went to see Warren on this tour w/ some friends. Before he played this song he started talking about the song "Poor, Poor Pitiful Me" and how it had been written in a much different tone than the pop version that was later covered by "She Who Shall Not Be Named". He then announced that he had written a "sequel" to that song. Then he said "Let's see 'em make a f***ing pop song outta this." and played "Hostage-O". Good times. Guy had a great attitude. Thx Mr. Zevon RIP.

heard this song on the end credits of an episode of this american life. maybe its cheesy to say, but very few songs hold my ears hostage like this one did. just had to go and look it up.

@bunnyfuck27 just buy the record

I haven't heard a studio version of this song in years. Words simply can't express how grateful I am that you uploaded this. Thank you. Seriously.

This song gets right into my heart!
Wow. I just love it...the emotion comes right through and hits you in the face!