Happy Little Pill

"**Happy Little Pill**" is a single by Australian singer-songwriter Troye Sivan. The song is the first single from *TRXYE*, his first extended play released by a major label. It was released digitally on July 25, 2014. The song was written by Troye Sivan, Brandon Rogers and Tat Tong. Sivan said of the song, "It's about loneliness and the different ways that people cope with the things that are going on in their lives." He also stated: "I wrote this song during a bit of a rough time for someone super close to me, and for myself, and it still means as much to me as the day I wrote it."

"Happy Little Pill" peaked at number 10 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart (aided by the sales of his extended play *TRXYE* that were not eligible to chart on the Australian Albums Chart) and was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association for sales exceeding 35,000 copies. The single received critical acclaim for its mature sound.

## Lyrics

In the crowd alone

And every second passing reminds me I'm not home

Bright lights and city sounds are ringing like a drone

Unknown, unknown

Oh, glazed eyes, empty hearts

Buying happy from shopping carts

Nothing but time to kill

Sipping life from bottles

Tight skin, bodyguards

Gucci down the boulevard

Cocaine, dollar bills

And...

My happy little pill

Take me away

Dry my eyes

Bring colour to my skies

My sweet little pill

Tame my hunger

Light within

Numb my skin

Like a rock I float

Sweat and conversations seep into my bones

Four walls are not enough

I'll take a dip into the unknown, unknown

Oh, glazed eyes, empty hearts

Buying happy from shopping carts

Nothing but time to kill

Sipping life from bottles

Tight skin, bodyguards

Gucci down the boulevard

Cocaine, dollar bills

And...

My happy little pill

Take me away

Dry my eyes

Bring colour to my skies

My sweet little pill

Tame my hunger

Light within

Numb my skin

Oh, glazed eyes, empty hearts

Buying happy from shopping carts

Nothing but time to kill

Sipping life from bottles

Tight skin, bodyguards

Gucci down the boulevard

Cocaine, dollar bills

And...

My happy little pill

Take me away

Dry my eyes

Bring colour to my skies

My sweet little pill

Tame my hunger

Light within

Numb my skin

## Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Happy Little Pill" was posted by Troye Sivan, on his Vevo YouTube page. It was directed by Jeremy Koren.

## Background

Sivan said of the song, "It's about loneliness and the different ways that people cope with the things that are going on in their lives." He also stated: "I wrote this song during a bit of a rough time for someone super close to me, and for myself, and it still means as much to me as the day I wrote it."

## Critical reception

"Happy Little Pill" has garnered acclaim from contemporary music critics. Mike Wass from Idolator praised the song, and said: "'Happy Little Pill' is a surprisingly mature (and dark) pop anthem."Abby Abrams from *TIME* praised the lyrics and production of the song, and commented: "'Happy Little Pill' seems primed to move the teen into the big leagues, with melancholy lyrics and a downtempo electronic sound that give off a world-weary vibe."*Platform* called the single "an infectious and brooding synth-pop song which is sure to take over dance floors across the world" and praised its "profound lyricism."

## Happy Little Pill (Live Version)

"Happy Little Pill (Live Version)" is a recording of a song, "Happy Little Pill" by Troye Sivan, that is featured as a bonus track on the Target exclusive edition of Sivan's debut studio album, *Blue Neighbourhood*. It was written by Sivan, Brandon Rogers, and Tat Tong, and was produced by Stacey Jones. The song duration is 4:02.

## Charts and certifications

 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
 Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)
 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)
 Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)
 Denmark (Tracklisten)
 Finland (Suomen virallinen latauslista)
 Germany (Official German Charts)
 Ireland (IRMA)
 Netherlands (Single Top 100)
 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)
 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)
 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)
 US *Billboard* Hot 100

Certifications

## Live Version

The live version of Happy Little Pill was included on Blue Neighbourhood (The Remixes).

## Remixes

*Main article: Happy Little Pill/Remixes*