"Happy Little Pill" is the debut single by Australian singer and songwriter
Troye Sivan
Troye Sivan Mellet ( ; born 5 June 1995) is an Australian singer-songwriter, actor and YouTuber. After gaining popularity as a singer on YouTube and in Australian talent competitions, Sivan signed with EMI Australia in 2013 and released his thi ...
. The song is the first single from ''
TRXYE'', his first
extended play
An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than an album or LP record. (EP) released by a major label. It was released digitally on 25 July 2014. The song was written by Troye Sivan, Brandon Rogers, and Tat Tong.
"Happy Little Pill" peaked at number 10 on the
Australian ARIA Singles Chart
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. The single received critical acclaim for its mature sound.
Background
Sivan said of the song, "It's about loneliness and the different ways that people cope with the things that are going on in their lives."
He also stated: "I wrote this song during a bit of a rough time for someone super close to me, and for myself, and it still means as much to me as the day I wrote it."
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Happy Little Pill" was posted by Troye Sivan, on his Vevo YouTube page. It was directed by
Jeremy Koren.
Critical reception
"Happy Little Pill" has garnered acclaim from contemporary music critics. Mike Wass from
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praised the song, and said: "'Happy Little Pill' is a surprisingly mature (and dark) pop anthem." Abby Abrams from ''
TIME
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'' praised the lyrics and production of the song, and commented: "'Happy Little Pill' seems primed to move the teen into the big leagues, with melancholy lyrics and a downtempo electronic sound that give off a world-weary vibe." ''Platform'' called the single "an infectious and brooding synth-pop song which is sure to take over dancefloors across the world" and praised its "profound lyricism."
Track listing
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
Year-end chart
Certifications
Release history
References
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2014 debut singles
2014 songs
Electropop songs
Troye Sivan songs
Songs about loneliness
Songs written by Troye Sivan