In a track by track review with EMI, Troye explained the origins of the song "for him. is a song I only recently decided was going to make the album because it was a gift I was writing for someone and it’s very, very specific. The lyrics are completely between him and I. I played it for him and we had a really sweet moment. But I ended up listening to it over and over and over again and I started thinking, ‘Maybe the whole world should hear it."
It should be noted that “for him.” is the only lowercased title on the album – every other song’s title is written in all-caps.
For Him.
Troye Sivan Lyrics
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And we never look back
And whatever I lack, you make up
We make a really good team
And not everyone sees
We got this crazy chemistry
Between us
Buying e-cigarettes at the convenience store
Making new clichés on our own little tour
Let's ride
You don't have to say I love you to say I love you
Forget all the shooting stars and all the silver moons
We've been making shades of purple out of red and blue
Sickeningly sweet like honey, don't need money
All I need is you
All I need is you, you
We try staying up late
But we both are light weights
Yeah we get off our face, too easy
And we take jokes way too far
And sometimes living's too hard
We're like two halves of one heart
We are, we are, we are
You don't have to say I love you to say I love you
Forget all the shooting stars and all the silver moons
We've been making shades of purple out of red and blue
Sickeningly sweet like honey, don't need money
All I need is you
All I need is you, you
Eat a pill stay and chill, you don't need to go
I'm about to bring emo back if you leave my home
I'd panic at the disco and you'd rather watch a TV show
Then I'll squeeze your booty real hard like I'm kneading dough
Pizza boy, I'm speeding for ya
We can get married tonight if you really wanna
Me in a cheap suit like a sleazy lawyer
And if you break this lil' heart, it'd be an honor
You don't have to say I love you to say I love you
Forget all the shooting stars and all the silver moons
We've been making shades of purple out of red and blue
Sickeningly sweet like honey, don't need money
All I need is you
All I need is you, you
The lyrics to “for him.” by Troye Sivan is a love song that describes the singer's relationship with their partner. The song talks about how they complement each other, are in love, and how they tend to live together even when times are hard. The song tries to get the idea that two people who love each other can live without the cliches of telling each other they love them every now and then.
The first verse emphasizes the speed at which their lives are moving and how they never look back. The relationship between them is described as a very good team, even if no one else can quite see it. They have a crazy chemistry between them, which is the reason for their bond. The chorus of the song talks about the fact that they don't need conventional romantic ideas to express love. They both understand the shades of purple they make, although sometimes they are red and blue.
The second verse highlights the comfort and compatibility they have in their relationship. They tend to stay awake late into the night, even though they are lightweights. They also know when jokes are taken too far. They share everything, almost like two halves of one heart. The bridge shows how they spend their weekends. They both like to stay at home, watch TV and try to stay in their own world.
Line by Line Meaning
We are runnin' so fast
We live life in the fast lane.
And we never look back
We don't dwell on the past.
And whatever I lack, you make up
You complete me and make up for my shortcomings.
We make a really good team
We work well together and complement each other's strengths.
And not everyone sees
Others don't always understand the depth of our connection.
We got this crazy chemistry
Our bond is intense and undeniable.
Between us
Within our relationship.
Jump starting your car 'cause this city's a bore
We find excitement in mundane things and situations.
Buying e-cigarettes at the convenience store
We're rebellious and enjoy doing things that aren't necessarily good for us.
Making new clichés on our own little tour
We create our own unique experiences and memories.
Let's ride
Let's continue on our journey together.
You don't have to say I love you to say I love you
Actions speak louder than words and we show our love for each other in other ways.
Forget all the shooting stars and all the silver moons
We don't need grand gestures or materialistic things to be happy.
We've been making shades of purple out of red and blue
We've created something beautiful out of our differences and individuality.
Sickeningly sweet like honey, don't need money
Our love for each other is pure and we don't need materialistic things to validate it.
All I need is you
You are everything to me.
All I need is you, you
There's no one else for me but you.
Eat a pill stay and chill, you don't need to go
We don't need drugs or other external stimulants to have a good time.
I'm about to bring emo back if you leave my home
I'll be sad and emotional if you're not with me.
I'd panic at the disco and you'd rather watch a TV show
We have different interests but still enjoy each other's company.
Then I'll squeeze your booty real hard like I'm kneading dough
I love to playfully flirt and make physical contact with you.
Pizza boy, I'm speeding for ya
I'll do anything to make you happy and be with you.
We can get married tonight if you really wanna
Our love is strong enough to take a big step like marriage.
Me in a cheap suit like a sleazy lawyer
I don't need materialistic things to show my love for you.
And if you break this lil' heart, it'd be an honor
I love you so much that even if you were to break up with me, it would still be an honor to have loved you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Troye Sivan
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