greedy

"Greedy" is a lively and upbeat pop anthem that champions self-confidence and empowerment. The song delves into a flirtatious exchange where a guy expresses his fascination and attraction towards Tate McRae. McRae, in a teasing manner, warns him against pursuing her too eagerly, suggesting it might stir up some trouble, all while playfully acknowledging her own allure. She gets that he's intrigued and wants to know more about her, but advises him not to push his luck by getting "greedy."

The song's inspiration stems from an encounter McRae had with a guy at a bar. He complimented her on her ability to keep her "cards so close" to her chest, maintaining an air of mystery. McRae picked up on this feeling of affirmation and subsequently wrote "Greedy" with songwriter Amy Allen and producers Ryan Tedder and Jasper Harris. "We started writing this really sassy song about the feeling of having utter confidence being like, 'Yeah, it takes a lot to really get me to open up,'" McRae told People. "It ended up feeling like this really cool female empowerment song, which I loved."

Amy Allen has worked with a wide range of artists, including Harry Styles, Halsey, and Selena Gomez. She is known for her ability to write catchy and relatable lyrics. OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder has worked with artists such as Adele, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift. He is recognized for creating pop hits that are both commercial and critical successes. California producer Jasper Harris has worked with artists such as Jack Harlow, Post Malone, and Future.