His second studio album, Bloom (2018), reached number three in Australia and number four on the Billboard 200 chart. Its lead single, "My My My!", became Sivan's second number-one single on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. In 2020, his EP In a Dream was released.
As an actor, Sivan portrayed the younger Wolverine in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) and starred as the titular character in the Spud film trilogy. In 2017, he became the youngest recipient to receive a GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award. In 2018, he received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song for "Revelation", from the film Boy Erased, in which he also had a supporting acting role. He has since starred in the film Three Months (2022) and the series The Idol (2023).
June Haverly
Troye Sivan Lyrics
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But, June Haverly, not today no not today
You're on top of the world
Just trying to stay on track
And they'll kiss your feet
While they stab your back
And watch your star it burn to blaze and cry
June Haverly, you always got your way
No not today
No not today
June Haverly, you're not to blame
No not to blame
And, June Haverly don't be ashamed
For all the pain
You're on top of the world
Just trying to stay on track
And they'll kiss your feet
While they stab your back
And watch your star it burn to blaze and cry
June Haverly
We miss you so
Why'd you go
Oh Why'd you go
You're on top of the world
Just trying to stay on track
And they'll kiss your feet
While they stab your back
And watch your star it burn to blaze and cry
June Haverly
We miss you so
Why'd you go
Oh why'd you go
The lyrics of Troye Sivan's June Haverly seem to be addressing a character named June Haverly who is very successful and seems to always get her way. However, today she won't be able to get her way, and she's on top of the world just trying to stay on track. The lyrics suggest that people do not have her best interest at heart and will kiss her feet while stabbing her in the back. The line "And watch your star it burn to blaze and cry" implies that the people around her are enjoying watching her suffer after experiencing such immense success.
The chorus seems to express a level of forgiveness toward June Haverly, acknowledging that she's not to blame for whatever is happening to her. It encourages her to not be ashamed of the pain she's experiencing. The line "June Haverly, we miss you so why'd you go?" gives the impression that something has happened to her, although the song doesn't expand on what that might be.
Overall, the song paints a picture of someone who has experienced great success and is now facing some sort of downfall, possibly due to betrayal by those around her. The lyrics are emotive and give the impression that the singer feels both empathy and sorrow for the character of June Haverly.
Line by Line Meaning
June Haverly, you always get your way
June Haverly is used to getting what she wants.
But, June Haverly, not today no not today
But today, things are different and she won't get her way.
You're on top of the world
June Haverly is successful.
Just trying to stay on track
She is trying to maintain her success.
And they'll kiss your feet
People will flatter and praise June Haverly.
While they stab your back
However, some of these same people will also betray her.
And watch your star it burn to blaze and cry
These people will watch her success crumble and fall apart.
June Haverly, you're not to blame
Despite the negative things happening to her, they are not her fault.
And, June Haverly don't be ashamed
She should not feel embarrassed or guilty about the situation.
For all the pain
There is a lot of hurt associated with this situation.
June Haverly
Repetition of her name emphasizes the importance of her as a person.
We miss you so
People care about June Haverly.
Why'd you go
There is sadness and confusion surrounding her departure.
You're on top of the world
Reiteration of her success.
Just trying to stay on track
Constant effort is necessary to maintain this success.
And they'll kiss your feet
Repetition of the earlier flattery.
While they stab your back
Emphasizes the backstabbing nature of some of the people in June Haverly's life.
And watch your star it burn to blaze and cry
Reiteration of how her success will eventually come crashing down.
June Haverly
Further emphasizing the importance of her as a person.
We miss you so
Reiteration of the sadness surrounding her departure.
Why'd you go
Reiteration of the confusion surrounding her departure.
Contributed by Zoe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lucy Sugerman
I am obsessed with this song. It's so meaningful, the story is beautiful. It's a song that talks about the dark side of being a celebrity... it's one of my favourite songs to sing, and while I could never be as good as Troye (sad face) I made a cover (if you want to check that out c:).
I honestly don't understand the dislikes on this. The fact that this is the first song Troye wrote... wow. This song now means a lot to me and made me tear up the first time I heard it. You're incredibly talented and to put it simply, an incredible person. Troye, thank you for writing this.
imcrazysosueme
Songs like this are what I use as proof to tell haters that Troye deserves every bit of success he's had. I mean, this is a masterpiece.
D'Mia B
I listen to this everyday,and it makes me upset that not a lot of people know about this song .😔
Irene Elston
Same. Everyday when I walk in class I have this on replay
Bailey Mayer
Before his EP came out last year this "EP" was all I listened too I loved it
Josep Oliver
I'm so sorry. that is such an incredible coincidence
Lucy Randall
@D'Mia Burke Me to. this was played at my great grandmas funeral as her name was June Haverly :( :( :(
Felicia Chen
:(
Emmi Fletcher
"and they'll kiss your feet while they stab your back"
jeez that's deep
Anouk
I fucking love you for this. I loved you anyway, but you're just so creative and inspirational. I'm sure you didn't make this song for yourself, but in memory of those amazing artists and people who died so young. Yet still this song shows how much of a wonderful person you are. God, I love you so much