The song was first released as a promotional single along with the pre-order of the album on 16 October 2015, and was released as the third official single on 26 May 2016.
TALK ME DOWN
Troye Sivan Lyrics
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But that's all I wanna do right now
And I wanna come home to you
But home is just a room full of my safest sounds
'Cause you know that I can't trust myself with my three A.M. shadow
I'd rather fuel a fantasy than deal with this alone
I wanna sleep next to you
So come over now and talk me down
I wanna hold hands with you
But that's all I wanna do right now
And I wanna get close to you
'Cause your hands and lips still know their way around, oh
And I know I like to draw at night, it starts to get surreal
But the less time that I spend with you, the less you need to heal
I wanna sleep next to you
But that's all I wanna do right now
So come over now and talk me down
(Talk me down)
If you don't mind, I'll walk that line
Stuck on the bridge between us
Gray areas and expectations
But I'm not the one if we're honest, yeah
But I wanna sleep next to you
And I wanna come home to you
I wanna hold hands with you
I wanna be close to you
But I wanna sleep next to you
And that's all I wanna do right now
And I wanna come home to you
But home is just a room full of my safest sounds
So come over now and talk me down
(Talk me down)
In "Talk Me Down" by Troye Sivan, the song hinges on the idea of wanting to be close to someone but being hesitant to fully commit. The lyrics portray Sivan longing for physical intimacy with his partner, but also recognizing that their relationship might not be the healthiest option for either of them. He compares being alone to "dealing with his three A.M. shadow," implying that his own thoughts and emotions can be overwhelming without someone else there to "talk him down." Despite this recognition, Sivan still wants to connect with his partner and ease his sense of loneliness. He describes his own tendency to retreat into fantasy as a means of avoiding reality, but ultimately acknowledges that the only way to overcome his fears is to confront them directly with the help of someone he trusts. Ultimately, the song is a plea for connection and understanding, highlighting the power of human connection to ground and heal us even in times of emotional turbulence.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna sleep next to you
I desire to sleep beside you
But that's all I wanna do right now
At this moment, that is the only thing that I want to do
And I wanna come home to you
I yearn to return to you
But home is just a room full of my safest sounds
However, home is just a collection of familiar sounds and not a true sense of comfort
'Cause you know that I can't trust myself with my three A.M. shadow
I lack confidence in myself at 3 a.m. when I'm alone with my thoughts
I'd rather fuel a fantasy than deal with this alone
I would rather imagine an ideal situation than confront my issues solo
So come over now and talk me down
Therefore, please visit and help me overcome my fears
I wanna hold hands with you
I want to hold your hand
And I wanna get close to you
I desire to be near you
'Cause your hands and lips still know their way around, oh
I appreciate your familiarity with comforting touch and kisses
And I know I like to draw at night, it starts to get surreal
I enjoy drawing late at night when reality seems to blur
But the less time that I spend with you, the less you need to heal
However, the less time we spend together, the less time you have to fix your problems
If you don't mind, I'll walk that line
If it's okay with you, I'm willing to push boundaries
Stuck on the bridge between us
We find ourselves in a difficult place where we struggle to connect
Gray areas and expectations
We have unclear boundaries and assumptions
But I'm not the one if we're honest, yeah
However, if we are truthful, I am not the perfect match for you
So come over now and talk me down
Regardless, please come talk to me and help me overcome my fears
I wanna sleep next to you
Again, I want to sleep beside you
And I wanna come home to you
I also want to return to you
But home is just a room full of my safest sounds
Despite this, home is only a sanctuary of familiar sounds
So come over now and talk me down
Therefore, please visit and help me overcome my fears
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRETT MCLAUGHLIN, BRAM INSCORE, EMILE HAYNIE, TROYE SIVAN, ALEXANDRA HUGHES
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@harrylouberrie
Lyrics~
I wanna sleep next to you
But that's all I wanna do right now
And I wanna come home to you
But home is just a room full of my safest sounds
'Cause you know that I can't trust myself with my 3:00 a.m. shadow
I'd rather fuel a fantasy then deal with this alone
I wanna sleep next to you
But that's all I wanna do right now
So come over now
And talk me down
I wanna hold hands with you
But that's all I wanna do right now
And I wanna get close to you
'Cause your hands and lips still know their way around, ooh
And I know I like to draw that line when it starts to get too real
But the less time that I spend with you, the less you need to heal
I wanna sleep next to you
But that's all I wanna do right now
So come over now and talk me down
So if you don't mind, I'll walk that line
Stuck on the bridge between us
Gray areas and expectations
But I'm not the one if we're honest, yeah
But I wanna sleep next to you
And I wanna come home to you
I wanna hold hands with you
I wanna be close to you
But I wanna sleep next to you
And that's all I wanna do right now
And I wanna come home to you
But home is just a room full of my safest sounds
So come over now
And talk me down..
@rorosung1026
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@mariesmith3850
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@kiki246810
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@ImJustcountingsheeps
+Roro Sung He is on the next cover of Rolling Stones so
... But yes it's about time the notice him ;)
@rorosung1026
ImJustcountingsheeps i'm sure he'll get recognition ,as you said it's about time !
@mayacarrothers8306
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@SugaMoo
THIS NEEDS TO BE A MOVIE
@kaylat.9810
great idea
@VeronicaNagorny13
Right? It's so good. It's almost like a trailer and it leaves us wanting more.
@camisole2092
IKR