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Happy Little Pill

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"Happy Little Pill"
Single by Troye Sivan
from the EP TRXYE
Released25 July 2014 (2014-07-25)
GenreElectropop[1]
Length3:44
LabelEMI Australia
Songwriter(s)
  • Troye Sivan
  • Brandon Rogers
  • Tat Tong
Producer(s)
  • Tong
  • Alex JL Hiew
  • SLUMS
Troye Sivan singles chronology
"Happy Little Pill"
(2014) 		"Papercut"
(2015)
Music video
"Happy Little Pill" on YouTube

"Happy Little Pill" is the debut single by Australian singer-songwriter Troye Sivan. The song is the first single from TRXYE, his first extended play (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.[2]

"Happy Little Pill" peaked at number 10 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. The single received critical acclaim for its mature sound.

Background

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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."[1] 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."[3]

Music video

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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.[4]

Critical reception

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"Happy Little Pill" has garnered acclaim from contemporary music critics. Mike Wass from Idolator praised the song, and said: "'Happy Little Pill' is a surprisingly mature (and dark) pop anthem."[5] Abby Abrams from TIME 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."[6] 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."[7]

Track listing

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Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Happy Little Pill" (radio edit)
3:44

Charts and certifications

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Release history

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Region Date Format Label
Australia 25 July 2014[25] Digital download EMI Australia

References

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  1. ^ a b "Why Everyone's Swallowing Troye Sivan's 'Happy Little Pill'". MTV. 6 August 2014. Archived from the original on 7 August 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  2. ^ "Happy Little Pill'". All Music. August 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  3. ^ Barroni, Nastassia (23 July 2014). "Australian Prodigy Troye Sivan streams new track 'Happy Little Pill'". Music Feeds. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  4. ^ Caulfield, Keith (27 June 2014). "YouTube Star Troye Sivan Signs With EMI Australia, Announces EP". Billboard. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
  5. ^ "who is Troye Sivan 10 fun facts Happy Little Pill". Idolator. 28 July 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
  6. ^ Abrams, Abby (25 July 2014). "Hear YouTube Superstar Troye Sivan's Single 'Happy Little Pill'". Time. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
  7. ^ "REVIEW: Troye Sivan – Happy Little Pill". platform-online.net. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
  8. ^ "Troye Sivan – Happy Little Pill". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  9. ^ "Troye Sivan – Happy Little Pill" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
  10. ^ "Troye Sivan – Happy Little Pill" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  11. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 39. týden 2014 in the date selector. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
  12. ^ "Troye Sivan Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
  13. ^ "Troye Sivan – Happy Little Pill". Tracklisten.
  14. ^ "Troye Sivan: Happy Little Pill" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat.
  15. ^ "Troye Sivan – Happy Little Pill" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  16. ^ "Chart Track: Week 34, 2014". Irish Singles Chart.
  17. ^ "Troye Sivan – Happy Little Pill" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  18. ^ "Troye Sivan – Happy Little Pill". Top 40 Singles.
  19. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  20. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201440 into search. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
  21. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  22. ^ "Troye Sivan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
  23. ^ "ARIA Charts – End Of Year Charts – Top 50 Australian Artist Singles 2014". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  24. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2020 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  25. ^ "Troye Sivan - 'Happy Little Pill' Australian iTunes Chart Performance". itunescharts.net. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
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