Starving (feat. Zedd & Grey)

Hailee Steinfeld's 'Starving', featuring Zedd & Grey, is a song that captures the exhilarating and transformative experience of falling in love. The lyrics express the protagonist's surprise at the depth of her own feelings, which she only realizes once she becomes intimately involved with the object of her affection. The phrase 'I didn't know that I was starving till I tasted you' serves as a powerful metaphor for discovering a desire that was previously unknown or unacknowledged. It suggests that the protagonist was unaware of what she was missing in her life until she encountered this person who awakened her senses and emotions.

The song uses vivid imagery to describe the impact of this newfound love. References to 'the whole damn zoo' instead of just 'butterflies' imply an overwhelming and all-encompassing rush of emotions, far more intense than the usual nervous excitement associated with a new relationship. The 'emotional earthquake' and the physical reactions ('you do things to my body') further emphasize the profound effect this person has on the protagonist. The repeated acknowledgment of change within herself ('Something inside me's changed') signifies a personal transformation and growth that has occurred as a result of this relationship.

The recurring theme of youth and change throughout the song highlights a coming-of-age aspect. The protagonist feels that she was 'so much younger yesterday', indicating that the experience of this intense love has matured her in some way. This line also suggests a sense of nostalgia for her former self, even as she embraces the changes brought about by this relationship. 'Starving' is a celebration of the way love can surprise us, change us, and fill us with a passion we didn't even know we were capable of feeling.