Through self-reflection and a passion for music, Troye Sivan opens up about the shadows in his life.
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On April 1, Troye Sivan released his new single “Take Yourself Home,” for his upcoming studio album. Fans had been waiting for the song’s release, especially since he has not released any music in 20 months, and still continue to eagerly wait for the rest of the album to come. “Take Yourself Home” already has been streamed over 10 million times and is Sivan’s second most popular song on Spotify.
It begins with a serene and melancholic chorus of voices and gentle strums on a guitar. "I’m tired of the city | Scream if you’re with me | If I’m gonna die, let’s die somewhere pretty." Throughout the song, we follow Sivan on a journey to his past. His reflections clearly share how he "hardly recognized my life + myself." He found himself caught up in restrictions he never wanted but created.
As you explore the song, you experience a smooth beat, building, and building, and building. Sivan’s electric side rewards patient ears, just as it does in his other songs, such as "YOUTH," "Strawberries & Cigarettes," and "BLUE."
Looking deeper into the lyrics, you begin to understand the regret of letting life sweep you off your feet and wash you up on the shores of unfamiliarity.
Cat Zhang, the executive editorial assistant for Pitchfork, further explains that “you can imagine a wearied body moving itself to this song, first still, then swaying, freed by the idea of returning home.”
We become individuals looking out over a skyline of exhaustion over a busy and confusing unexpected reality. We are tired of being overwhelmed.
I enjoyed the relatability of the song. Everyone can agree that we sometimes find ourselves in situations of being where we aren’t quite sure how we got there and we crave the comfort and familiarity of home. He brings the melody and story together with fluidity, subtle beats, and echoes that pull the past into the present.
While I do appreciate the electro-pop flare in some of his other songs, I do not love it in “Take Yourself Home.” I understand that it is part of his style, but it feels out of place in this song. He does a good job of weaving it into the lyrics of his other songs, however, it’s lacking here.
Overall I love “Take Yourself Home” because it’s easy to listen to and I’ve found it to be quite relaxing, even while studying. It’s quite a mood setter, for sure.
Sivan has learned a lot about himself and the process of pursuing a life he could be proud of. After beginning his journey he realized the work it would take to make a name for himself. Most importantly though, in a 2014 YouTube video about his journey to success he explained that “life isn't about finding yourself, it is about creating yourself.”
At a Glance:
Take Yourself Home
Artist: Troye Sivan
Age: 24
Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
Hometown: Perth, Australia
Occupation: Singer-songwriter, actor, and YouTuber
Take Me Home Release Date: April 1, 2020
Where to Listen: YouTube, YouTube Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iTunes Store, Tidal, Pandora
Other Releases: Bloom, BLUE, My My My!, Happy Little Pill
Recorded With: Lauv, Martin Garrix, Cahrl XCX
Albums: Bloom, Blue Neighborhood, TRXYE, Dare to Dream
Genres: Pop, Synth-pop, Electropop, Dance-pop
Movies: The Spud Franchise, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and Boy Erased
Rating: 4.5/5
Links: https://www.troyesivan.com/
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