Happy Little Pill
{{Use Australian English|date=February 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Happy Little Pill
| cover = Happy_Little_Pill_Troye_Sivan.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Troye Sivan
| EP = TRXYE
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2014|07|25}}
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = Electropop
| length = 3:44
| label = EMI Australia
| writer = {{hlist|Troye Sivan|Brandon Rogers|Tat Tong}}
| producer = {{hlist|Tong|Alex JL Hiew|SLUMS}}
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title = Papercut
| next_year = 2015
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|QEWHF3E9YJQ|"Happy Little Pill"}}}}
}}
"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.{{cite web|url= http://www.allmusic.com/album/happy-little-pill-mw0002700894/credits|title=Happy Little Pill'|website=All Music|date=August 2014|accessdate=6 August 2014}}
"Happy Little Pill" peaked at number 10 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. 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."{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1888774/troye-sivan-happy-little-pill/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140807201224/http://www.mtv.com/news/1888774/troye-sivan-happy-little-pill/|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 August 2014|title=Why Everyone's Swallowing Troye Sivan's 'Happy Little Pill'|website=MTV|date=6 August 2014|accessdate=6 August 2014}} 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."{{cite web|last1=Barroni |first1=Nastassia |url=http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/australian-prodigy-troye-sivan-streams-new-track-happy-little-pill/|title=Australian Prodigy Troye Sivan streams new track 'Happy Little Pill'|website=Music Feeds|date=23 July 2014|accessdate=6 August 2014}}
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.{{cite magazine|last1=Caulfield|first1=Keith|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6140809/youtube-star-troye-sivan-signs-with-emi-australia-announces-ep|title=YouTube Star Troye Sivan Signs With EMI Australia, Announces EP|magazine=Billboard|date=27 June 2014|accessdate=5 August 2014}}
Critical reception
"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."{{cite web|url=http://www.idolator.com/7528632/who-is-troye-sivan-10-fun-facts-happy-little-pill|title=who is Troye Sivan 10 fun facts Happy Little Pill |website=Idolator|date=28 July 2014|accessdate=5 August 2014}} 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."{{cite magazine|url=https://time.com/3034455/troye-sivan-single-happy-little-pill-youtube-star/ |title=Hear YouTube Superstar Troye Sivan's Single 'Happy Little Pill' |magazine=Time|date=25 July 2014|access-date=5 August 2014|first=Abby|last=Abrams}} 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."{{cite web|url=http://platform-online.net/2014/07/review-troye-sivan-happy-little-pill/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808042853/http://platform-online.net/2014/07/review-troye-sivan-happy-little-pill/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=8 August 2014 |title=REVIEW: Troye Sivan – Happy Little Pill |website=platform-online.net|date=25 July 2014|accessdate=31 May 2015}}
Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Standard edition
| total_length =
| title1 = Happy Little Pill
| writer1 = {{hlist|Troye Sivan|Brandon Rogers|Tat Tong}}
| note1 = radio edit
| length1 = 3:44
}}
Charts
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=Weekly charts=
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| Chart (2014)
! Peak |
|---|
| {{single chart|Australia|10|artist=Troye Sivan|song=Happy Little Pill|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Austria|47|artist=Troye Sivan|song=Happy Little Pill|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Flanders Tip|45|artist=Troye Sivan|song=Happy Little Pill|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Czech Republic|45|year=2014|week=39|rowheader=true|accessdate=23 September 2014}} |
| {{single chart|Canada|50|artist=Troye Sivan|rowheader=true|accessdate=9 August 2014}} |
| {{single chart|Denmark|11|artist=Troye Sivan|song=Happy Little Pill|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Finnishdownload|1|artist=Troye Sivan|song=Happy Little Pill|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Germany|87|artist=Troye Sivan|song=Happy Little Pill|songid=1315559|accessdate=6 March 2020|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Ireland|11|year=2014|week=34|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Dutch100|85|artist=Troye Sivan|song=Happy Little Pill|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|New Zealand|2|artist=Troye Sivan|song=Happy Little Pill|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Scotland|79|artist=Troye Sivan|song=Happy Little Pill|date=2014-08-24|accessdate=9 January 2016|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Slovakia|48|year=2014|week=40|rowheader=true|accessdate=23 September 2014}} |
| {{single chart|UK|86|artist=Troye Sivan|song=Happy Little Pill|date=2014-08-30|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardhot100|92|artist=Troye Sivan|rowheader=true|accessdate=9 August 2014}} |
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=Year-end chart=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |
| scope="col"| Chart (2014)
! scope="col"| Position |
|---|
| scope="row"| Australian Artist Singles (ARIA){{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-end-of-year-charts-top-australian-singles-2014.htm|title=ARIA Charts – End Of Year Charts – Top 50 Australian Artist Singles 2014|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|accessdate=7 January 2015}}
| 26 |
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Certifications
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Australia|award=Platinum|type=single|artist=Troye Sivan|title=Happy Little Pill|relyear=2014|certyear=2020|accessdate=November 22, 2021}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=New Zealand|award=Gold|type=single|artist=Troye Sivan|title=Happy Little Pill|relyear=2014|certyear=2016|certmonth=3|source=radioscope|access-date=11 March 2025}}
{{Certification Table Bottom| noshipments=true | streaming=true}}
Release history
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! Region ! Date ! Format ! Label |
| scope="row"| Australia |
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