Take Yourself Home
Troye Sivan Lyrics

I'm tired of the city
The singer is exhausted with the pace and environment of living in the city.

Scream if you're with me
The singer is inviting others to holler out in agreement with their feelings.

If I'm gonna die, let's die somewhere pretty, oh oh
The singer would rather expire in an aesthetically pleasing location than in the mundane city.

Sad in the summer
The artist feels down during a season typically associated with happiness and warmth.

City needs a mother
The place they live lacks nurturing, stability or care.

If I'm gonna waste my time, then it's time to go
The singer is considering leaving the city if their existence there is unfulfilling.

Take yourself home
The singer advises to prioritize self-care and provide the love and care that the city may lack.

Talk to me
The artist wants someone to communicate with them.

There's nothing that can't be fixed with some honesty
The artist believes that being forthcoming and truthful can remedy most problems.

And how it got this dark is just beyond to me
The artist is puzzled as to how things got so bad.

If anyone can hear me switch the lights, oh oh
The singer wants someone to turn on the lights as a metaphorical way of creating positivity and brightness.

And happiness
The artist is referencing the feeling of contentment and joy.

Is right there where you lost it
The singer believes that happiness is still present even if it has been misplaced or forgotten.

When you took the bet
The singer is referencing a risky decision made in the past.

Counting all the losses that you can't collect
The singer is dwelling on the things that have been lost and cannot be retrieved.

Got everything and nothing in my life
The artist has achieved material wealth but still feels unfulfilled.

Who you really tryna be when they see your face?
The artist is questioning the authenticity of someone's persona when they are in the public eye.

Is it worth it trying to win in a losing game?
The singer is asking if pursuing a goal that seems impossible is worth the effort.

Well it's all waiting for you
The singer is referencing potential opportunities and experiences that are available to the listener.

And boy I know you're eager
The artist understands the listener's enthusiasm and eagerness to succeed.

But it just might destroy you
The artist warns that pursuing a risky endeavor may have negative consequences.