Strawberries and Cigarettes An underlying message to those falling down in love
Strawberries & Cigarettes by Troye Sivan. Photo: carrotstore.

(from "Love, Simon" soundtrack)

Remember when we first met?

You said "light my cigarette"

So I lied to my mom and dad

I jumped the fence and I ran

But we couldn't go very far

'Cause you locked your keys in your car

So you sat and stared at my lips

And I could already feel your kiss

Long nights, daydreams

Sugar and smoke rings, I've been a fool

But strawberries and cigarettes always taste like you

Headlights, on me

Racing to 60, I've been a fool

But strawberries and cigarettes always taste like

Blue eyes, black jeans

Lighters and candy, I've been a fool

But strawberries and cigarettes always taste like you

Remember when you taught me fate

Said it'd all be worth the wait

Like that night in the back of the cab

When your fingers walked in my hand

Next day, nothing on my phone

But I can still smell you on my clothes

Always hoping that things would change

But we went right back to your games

Long nights, daydreams

Sugar and smoke rings, I've been a fool

But strawberries and cigarettes always taste like you

Headlights, on me

Racing to 60, I've been a fool

But strawberries and cigarettes always taste like

Blue eyes, black jeans

Lighters and candy, I've been a fool

But strawberries and cigarettes always taste like you

And even if I run away

And give my heart a holiday

Still strawberries and cigarettes always taste like you

You always leave me wanting more

I can't shake my hunger for

Strawberries and cigarettes always taste like you

Yeah, they always taste like you

You

Long nights, daydreams

With that sugar and smoke rings

Always taste like you

Headlights, on me (And even if I run away)

Racing to 60, I've been a fool (And give my heart a holiday)

Still, strawberries and cigarettes always taste like

Blue eyes, black jeans (You always leave me wanting more)

Lighters and candy, I've been a fool (I can't shake my hunger for)

Strawberries and cigarettes always taste like you

Troye Sivan's facts

Originally known as a YouTuber with over 7 million subscribers on his self-titled channel. Troy Sivan made his acting debut in the 2009 film X-Men Origins: Wolverine and went on to star in the 2010 comedy Spud as well as in the 2013 sequel, Spud 2: The Madness Continues. Also a singer, he released the album Blue Neighbourhood and multiple EPs, including WILD.

Before Fame

He moved from South Africa to Australia when he was two and he began his YouTube channel at the age of 12. He made his acting debut at age 14.

Trivia

According to thefamousbirthdays.com, Troye released his original song "The Fault in Our Stars" in May 2013. His video "The Boyfriend Tag" with Tyler Oakley earned a Teen Choice Award for Most Popular Web Collaboration in 2014. In 2018, he was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture for his song "Revelation" from Boy Erased.

Family Life

He was born to Laurelle and Shaun Mellet and raised alongside two brothers, Steele and Tyde, a sister, Sage, and the family dog, Jagga. His father was raised Jewish and his mother converted to Judaism. He began a relationship with model Jacob Bixenman in 2016.

Associated With

He played the young version of Hugh Jackman's character in the 2009 action film X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

Strawberries & Cigarettes's Facts:

A leftover track from Troye Sivan's debut album Blue Neighbourhood, this song was eventually heard by the public when it appeared in the coming-of-age gay teen movie Love, Simon.

The film's soundtrack was executive produced by Bleachers' Jack Antonoff. With a view to transferring the message "Everyone deserves a great love story" to the audience, the song was produced by Jack Antonoff, who was fresh from working with Taylor Swift on her 1989 album. Sivan recalled in a video interview:

"Basically, 1989 had just come out and [frequent collaborator] Alex Hope and I were geeking out over it so hard, and then we got told that Jack wanted to get into the studio and work with us. We were so nervous. I think that's the most nervous I've ever been for a session, probably, but we came in and we completely brought our A-game. We wrote really cool lyrics and stuff like that, and we wrote a song that we didn't end up using."