Starry Eyed
Ellie Goulding Lyrics

Oh, oh, starry eyed (starry)
The singer is feeling excited and enthusiastic, describing herself as starry-eyed.

Hit, hit, hit, hit, hit me with lightning
The singer wants to experience a sudden bolt of overwhelming emotion and excitement.

Handle bars, and then I let go, let go for anyone
The singer is taking risks and letting go of her inhibitions, without caring about the consequences.

Take me in, and throw out my heart and get a new one
The singer is ready to move on from a past relationship and open herself up to new possibilities.

Next thing we're touching You look at me it's like you hit me with lightning Ah
The singer is describing a moment of intense attraction and connection with another person, as if they were electrified by each other's presence.

Oh, everybody's starry eyed And everybody glows Oh, everybody's starry eyed And my body goes Whoa, oh, oh, ah, ah Whoa, oh, oh, ah, ah Whoa, oh, oh, ah, ah
The singer is suggesting that this feeling of intense attraction and connection is something that everyone experiences at some point in their lives.

So we burst into colors, colors and carousels Fall head first like paper planes in playground games
The singer is describing the feeling of being caught up in a whirlwind of excitement and adventure with someone, feeling like a child again.

Next thing we're touching (oh whoa, whoa) Next thing we're touching (and I let go) Next thing we're touching (oh whoa, whoa) Next thing we're touching (we come and go but we're not in love) Next thing we're touching (oh whoa, whoa) Next thing we're touching (we come and go but we're not in love) Next thing we're touching Next thing we're touching Hit me with lightning
The singer is reflecting on the fleeting nature of these intense connections, acknowledging that they can be thrilling and transformative but ultimately temporary.

Oh, everybody's starry eyed And everybody glows Oh, everybody's starry eyed And my body goes Oh, everybody's starry eyed (everybody's starry eyed) And everybody glows Oh, everybody's starry eyed (oh, everybody, whoa-oh) And my body goes (oh-ooh, whoa, whoa, whoa) Whoa oh oh ah ah (whoa, whoa, whoa) Whoa oh oh ah ah (whoa, where my body goes?) Ah, oh, ooh-ooh
The song concludes with a repeated chorus, emphasizing that this feeling of starry-eyed excitement is something that everyone shares, but also something that is unique and personal to each individual.