Talk Me Down
"Talk Me Down" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Troye Sivan from his debut studio album Blue Neighbourhood. It was written by Sivan, Bram Inscore, Brett McLaughlin, Allie X, and Emile Haynie, and was produced by Haynie and Inscore. The song was first released as a promotional single along with the pre-order of the album on 16 October 2015, and was released as the third official single on 26 May 2016.
Critical reception
"Talk Me Down" has received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its mature themes and dramatic production. In a review of Blue Neighbourhood, Everett True of The Guardian wrote that "the spine-chilling Talk Me Down out-Macklemore’s Macklemore with its unashamed and unforgiving look at the lasting effects of homophobia."Jules Lefevre of Rolling Stone Australia complimented the song's pop sensibilities, writing that the "pillowy" and "orchestral" sound of "Talk Me Down" is bellied by an "unshakeable chorus hook." The Herald Sun called the song's melancholic production "glorious" and "perfect for the story being told."