Starry Eyed

"Starry Eyed" is a song by English recording artist Ellie Goulding, released as the second single from her debut album, Lights (2010). It was written by Goulding and Jonny Lattimer, and produced by Starsmith. Following the title track, "Starry Eyed" was released as the album's second single in the United States. Goulding made her debut US television performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on 7 April 2011 performing this song. When asked what "Starry Eyed" was about, Goulding said: “ It's about letting go. As opposed to all the sad and depressing things I write about, I decided to write something about the joining together of people in some kind of euphoric state—be it at a festival, at a show or in a club. I wanted a song that would reach out to people of every background and every enjoyment, whether you enjoy a natural high, taking drugs, drinking or whatever. Because I'm essentially a pop artist I wanted to write a song that everyone can relate to. ” —Ellie Goulding, Digital Spy