Greedy

Ariana Grande

About Greedy

"Greedy" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande. The track appears on Dangerous Woman (2016), her third studio album. The song was written by Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Alexander Kronlund, and Ilya Salmanzadeh (known mononymously as Ilya), and produced by Martin and Ilya. The song was released on May 14, 2016, as an instant gratification track to accompany digital pre-orders of Dangerous Woman. Grande debuted "Greedy" on Apple Music the day after "Everyday".


Year:
2016
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Greedy
You know that I'm greedy for love

Boy, you give me feelings, never felt before
I'm making it obvious by knocking at your door
I know that I'm coming tonight
You know I'm coming tonight
Don't want to deny it anymore

Been in this state of mind
Been in this state of mind
Been in this state of mind, oh yeah

Baby, you got lucky cause you're rocking with the best
And I'm greedy
'Cause I'm so greedy
'Cause I'm so
I ain't talking money, I'm just physically obsessed
And I'm greedy
'Cause I'm so greedy
'Cause I'm so greedy, ooh
You know that I'm greedy for love
You know that I'm greedy for love
'Cause I'm so greedy, ooh
You know that I'm greedy for love
You know that I'm greedy for love
'Cause I'm so

I don't need a phone call
Got nothing to say
I'ma tell you when it's over
Got no games to play
You know that I'm coming tonight
I know I'm coming tonight
I just need to get this out the way, oh baby!

Been in this state of mind
Been in this state of mind
Been in this state of mind, oh yeah

Baby, you got lucky cause you're rocking with the best
And I'm greedy
'Cause I'm so greedy
'Cause I'm so
I ain't talking money, I'm just physically obsessed
And I'm greedy
'Cause I'm so greedy
'Cause I'm so greedy, ooh
You know that I'm greedy for love
You know that I'm greedy for love
'Cause I'm so greedy, ooh
You know that I'm greedy for love
You know that I'm greedy for love
'Cause I'm so

Greedy, I'm greedy, I'm greedy, I'm greedy
I'm greedy, I'm greedy, I'm greedy, I'm greedy for love
Greedy, I'm greedy, I'm greedy, I'm greedy
I'm greedy, I'm greedy, I'm greedy, I'm greedy for love

Baby, you got lucky cause you're rocking with the best
And I'm greedy
'Cause I'm so greedy
'Cause I'm so
I ain't talking money, I'm just physically obsessed
And I'm greedy
'Cause I'm so greedy
'Cause I'm so greedy, ooh
You know that I'm greedy for love
You know that I'm greedy for love
'Cause I'm so greedy, ooh
You know that I'm greedy for love
You know that I'm greedy for love (You know I'm)
'Cause I'm so greedy, ooh
You know that I'm greedy for love (Oh, don't you know I'm greedy?)
You know that I'm greedy for love (Oh, don't you know I'm greedy?)
'Cause I'm so greedy, ooh
You know that I'm greedy for love
You know that I'm greedy for love
'Cause I'm so

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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande-Butera (/ˌɑːriˈɑːnə ˈɡrɑːndeɪ/; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She began her career in 2008 in the Broadway musical 13, before playing the role of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious (2010–2013) and in the spinoff Sam & Cat (2013–2014). She has also appeared in other theatre and television roles and has lent her voice to animated television and films. more »

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Written by: Alexander Kronlund, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Max Martin, Savan Kotecha

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Greedy" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande from her third studio album, "Dangerous Woman", which was released in 2016.
Songwriter Information
The song was co-written by several notable songwriters, including Max Martin, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Savan Kotecha, and Alexander Kronlund.
Musical Genre
"Greedy" falls under the pop, disco, and funk genres, making it an energetic and danceable track in the album.
Production Credits
The track was produced by two notable Swedish producers, Max Martin, and Ilya Salmanzadeh, who are also the co-writers of the song.
Song Composition
"Greedy" is upbeat with a considerably fast tempo. The song's theme communicates the singer's irresistible desire and attraction towards someone.
Critical Reception
The track was praised by music critics for its infectious dance beat, strong vocals, catchy lyrics, and the overall feeling of energy and fun it provides.
Chart Performance
Although "Greedy" was not released as a single from "Dangerous Woman", it still managed to chart at number 77 on the South Korea Gaon International Chart due to strong digital downloads.
Song Interpretation
"Greedy" is often interpreted by fans as an anthem of female empowerment and about owning one's desires and wants unapologetically.
Popular Performance
This song was a crowd favorite during Grande's "Dangerous Woman Tour" in 2017 due to its infectious rhythm and Grande's powerful vocals.
Fun Fact
Ariana Grande performed "Greedy” during the live musical special "Hairspray Live!" on NBC in 2016, showing her broad range from singer to actor.

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