Starving

Hailee Steinfeld, Grey

About Starving

"Starving" is a song by American singer Hailee Steinfeld and American duo Grey, featuring Russian-German producer Zedd. The song was written by Grey members Michael Trewartha and Kyle Trewartha, Robert McCurdy, Christopher Petrosino, and Asia Whiteacre. It was released on July 22, 2016, through Republic Records and Universal Music Group. "Starving" is included on the Japanese edition of Steinfeld's debut extended play, Haiz (2015). It serves as the record's third and final single.  


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2017
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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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Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld (born December 11, 1996) is an American actress, fashion model and singer. She has been nominated for numerous accolades, including one Academy Award, one Golden Globe Award, one BAFTA Award, and four Critics Choice Awards, winning one for Best Young Performer. She made her breakthrough as Mattie Ross in True Grit (2010), for which she was nominated for numerous accolades, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Thereafter, Steinfeld gained prominence for roles in Ender's Game (2013), Romeo & Juliet (2013), Begin Again (2013), and 3 Days to Kill (2014). She appeared as Emily Junk in Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) and Pitch Perfect 3 (2017), and received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Music… more »

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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.
Release Date
The song was officially released on July 15th, 2016.
Record Labels
The song was released under two major labels, Republic Records and Universal Music Group.
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.
Genre Blend
The song effectively synergizes the genres of electronic dance music (EDM), trop house, and pop which represents the unique mix of the creators.
Certification
In the United States, "Starving" received quadruple platinum certification from the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), signifying over 4 million units sold.
Songwriting Credits
Besides Hailee Steinfeld, Grey, and Zedd, other credited songwriters include Robert McCurdy, Christopher Petrosino, and Kyle Trewartha.
Music Video
The official music video for "Starving" was released on September 27, 2016, and has since amassed millions of views on YouTube.
Zedd's Contribution
The German-Russian producer Zedd contributed to the track by adding his signature high-energy, electronic beats.
Hailee Steinfeld's Unique Role
Besides 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.
Grey's Debut
This 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.
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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