My Happy little Pill
Troye Sivan Lyrics


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In the crowd alone
And every second passing reminds me I'm not whole
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 color to my skies
My sweet little pill
Tame my hunger
Lie 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 color to my skies
My sweet little pill
Tame my hunger
Lie within
Numb my skin

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 color to my skies
My sweet little pill
Tame my hunger




Lie within
Numb my skin

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Troye Sivan's Happy Little Pill are an exploration of the feeling of numbness and emptiness that can come with living in a fast-paced, consumer-driven society. The first verse sets the scene of being in a crowded city, surrounded by people but still feeling alone and incomplete. The repetition of "unknown" emphasizes this sense of disconnection and disorientation. The pre-chorus then paints a picture of people trying to find happiness through material possessions and substances, with the singer feeling like he has nothing but time to waste.


The chorus introduces the happy little pill as a solution to this feeling of emptiness. It's a way to escape and find color in the grayness of life, to satisfy the hunger for something more. The second verse continues the theme of feeling trapped and suffocated, with "four walls not being enough" and the desire to explore the unknown. The repetition of the pre-chorus and chorus, with the addition of "glazed eyes, empty hearts," suggests that the happy little pill is a temporary fix to a larger societal issue.


Overall, the lyrics to Happy Little Pill are a commentary on the commercialization of happiness and the desire to escape, but the numbness and emptiness that comes with it. The repetition of certain phrases and the simplicity of the language used adds to the feeling of being stuck in a cyclical pattern, searching for something more but never quite finding it.


Line by Line Meaning

In the crowd alone
Even though I'm surrounded by people, I feel alone and disconnected.


And every second passing reminds me I'm not whole
Time passing reminds me that something is missing in my life.


Bright lights and city sounds are ringing like a drone
The noise and buzz of the city have turned into a monotonous background hum.


Unknown, unknown
I'm seeking something unknown and uncertain to fill the void in my life.


Oh, glazed eyes, empty hearts
People around me seem disconnected and unhappy, going through the motions of life without real purpose.


Buying happy from shopping carts
People try to buy happiness through material possessions and consumerism.


Nothing but time to kill
People have nothing meaningful to do with their lives except to waste time.


Sipping life from bottles
Drinking alcohol or drugs to escape reality and feel alive.


Tight skin, bodyguards
The rich and famous try to shield themselves from the harsh reality of life with their wealth and security.


Gucci down the boulevard
Expensive fashion brands are used as a symbol of status and wealth.


Cocaine, dollar bills
Drugs and money are used as a quick fix to alleviate pain and feel alive.


And my happy little pill
The artist is seeking refuge in a drug, using it as a coping mechanism to deal with life's struggles.


Take me away
The singer wants to escape reality and find solace in their drug.


Dry my eyes
The singer wants the drug to numb their emotions and stop them from feeling pain.


Bring color to my skies
The drug makes the world seem brighter and more colorful, helping the singer forget their troubles.


My sweet little pill
The drug is like a comforting friend to the artist, providing them with temporary relief from their pain.


Tame my hunger
The drug helps to satisfy the artist's cravings and desires, giving them a temporary sense of fulfillment.


Lie within
The singer wants the drug to stay within their body and keep them feeling numb and disconnected from reality.


Numb my skin
The singer wants the drug to completely numb their senses, making them feel nothing at all.


Like a rock I float
The artist feels motionless and unmoored, as if they are drifting aimlessly through life.


Sweat and conversations seep into my bones
The artist is surrounded by people, but they feel distant and disconnected from them.


Four walls are not enough
The artist is seeking something beyond the confines of their physical environment.


I'll take a dip into the unknown, unknown
The singer is willing to take risks and explore new possibilities, even if they are uncertain and unfamiliar.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRANDON CLAYBORNE ROGERS, HONG TAT TONG, TROYE SIVAN MELLET

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@zennafranco19

saME
So, heres my actual story:
watching Tyler Oakley video
Me: looks at boyfriend tag in recommendations
Me: ooooo who's this, he's cute, and he's gay
Me: clicks
me: gets hooked
Me: watches hours of troye
Me: learns that troye has music
Me: gets hooked on music
Me: buys albums and eps
Me: fangirls
Me: gets tickets to concert

Yep



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@niabrown7150

This was my first Troye song. And I’ve been addicted ever since.

@viridity5381

SAME OH GOSH

@zennafranco19

saME
So, heres my actual story:
watching Tyler Oakley video
Me: looks at boyfriend tag in recommendations
Me: ooooo who's this, he's cute, and he's gay
Me: clicks
me: gets hooked
Me: watches hours of troye
Me: learns that troye has music
Me: gets hooked on music
Me: buys albums and eps
Me: fangirls
Me: gets tickets to concert

Yep

@IndigoChildhjk

+Hermione Luna Morgenstern “daughter of Nyx” Herondale Prior OMG same. He looked so hot in the thumbnail and I was like cute boy making music? Must watch!

@claudiasharp1609

same

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+Hermione Luna Morgenstern “daughter of Nyx” Herondale Prior
Same. I love superfruit's cover of it too, it is so awesome. But Troye's version is always number 1 :)

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@TylerOakley

So proud of you Troye.

@1996squareenix

Right???

@nazz8525

:) you two.

@moomoocachoo

Tyler!!! Aww, so cute. He really did do well!

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