Starving
Zedd, Hailee Steinfeld, Grey
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You know just what to say Shit, that scares me, I should just walk away But I can't move my feet The more that I know you, the more I want to Something inside me's changed I was so much younger yesterday, oh I didn't know that I was starving till I tasted you Don't need no butterflies when you give me the whole damn zoo By the way, by the way, you do things to my body I didn't know that I was starving till I tasted you (I didn't know that I-I didn't know that I-till I tasted you) (I didn't know that I-I didn't know that I-till I tasted you) By the way, by the way, you do things to my body I didn't know that I was starving till I tasted you You know just how to make my heart beat faster Emotional earthquake, bring on disaster You hit me head-on, got me weak in my knees Yeah, something inside me's changed I was so much younger yesterday, ye-eah So much younger yesterday, oh, yeah I didn't know that I was starving till I tasted you Don't need no butterflies when you give me the whole damn zoo By the way, by the way, you do things to my body I didn't know that I was starving till I tasted you (I didn't know that I-I didn't know that I-till I tasted you) (I didn't know that I-I didn't know that I-till I tasted you) By the way, by the way, you do things to my body I didn't know that I was starving till I tasted you You, yeah, till I tasted you (I didn't know that I-I didn't know that I-till I tasted you) By the way, by the way, you do things to my body I didn't know that I was starving till I tasted you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Na-na-na-na Na-na-na-na The more that I know you, the more I want to Something inside me's changed I was so much younger yesterday
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Written by: Anastasia Whiteacre, Christopher Petrosino, Robert Mccurdy, Michael Trewartha, Kyle Trewartha
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Collaboration Creation"Starving" is a culmination of the synergistic forces of "Grey", "Hailee Steinfeld", and "Zedd". These three artists bring together elements of electronic dance music, pop, and vocal prowess into one compelling track.
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Release DateThe song was officially released on July 15th, 2016.
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Record LabelsThe song was released under two major labels, Republic Records and Universal Music Group.
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Chart Success"Starving" was a commercial success, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching the top 10 in several international charts, including the UK, Australia, and Canada.
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Genre BlendThe song effectively synergizes the genres of electronic dance music (EDM), trop house, and pop which represents the unique mix of the creators.
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CertificationIn the United States, "Starving" received quadruple platinum certification from the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), signifying over 4 million units sold.
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Songwriting CreditsBesides Hailee Steinfeld, Grey, and Zedd, other credited songwriters include Robert McCurdy, Christopher Petrosino, and Kyle Trewartha.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Starving" was released on September 27, 2016, and has since amassed millions of views on YouTube.
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Zedd's ContributionThe German-Russian producer Zedd contributed to the track by adding his signature high-energy, electronic beats.
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Hailee Steinfeld's Unique RoleBesides being a singer, Hailee Steinfeld is also a well-established actress known for her roles in films such as "True Grit" and "Pitch Perfect 2". "Starving" cemented her status in the music industry.
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Grey's DebutThis was Grey's first international hit. Even though the duo had previously released remixes of popular songs, "Starving" was their first original song to chart worldwide.
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Live Performances"Starving" has seen numerous live performances by Hailee Steinfeld, including at the iHeartRadio Music Festival and Jingle Ball tour.
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