Troye Sivan’s ‘She’s the Best’ Album: All 12 Tracks Ranked

A track titled “Sex Star” feels right at home on an album Sivan has described as horny, connected and queer. Its minimal yet immersive production allows his vocals to take center stage, complementing the song’s intimate subject matter. Embracing his sexuality with confidence, Sivan delivers lyrics that are unabashedly sensual yet playful, balancing eroticism with a lightheartedness that reflects the album’s broader celebration of queer desire and self-expression.

With the title lyric “I Do This for You” repeated throughout the track, Sivan suggests that he’s willingly surrendering to an experience while still feeling deeply lonely as it unfolds. The lyrics — “Find hot singles in the Los Angeles area/ Sit around, talk, and sink deep into my sofa/ Sorry for descending into some type of hysteria,” capture the monotony of these repeated encounters. He’s become so accustomed to the routine that he’s grown bored with it, eventually pleading, “Wake me when it’s over.”

A departure from the album’s upbeat sound, “Cowboy” takes a more understated approach, unfolding as a slower, melodic pop track. The lyrics, “Here comes the cowboy, oh, here comes the saint,” mirror the later lines, “Here comes the sunlight, oh, and there goes the moon,” drawing parallels between opposing figures and natural cycles. The imagery suggests that contrasting forces can experience the same emotions and stages of life, albeit at different times. Meanwhile, the line “gone too soon” captures the fleeting nature of the night, reflecting a desire to hold on to the time spent with another person as their shared moments inevitably pass.

Tyde Levi originally brought Troye this track under the title “Addison Rae,” before it was later renamed “Canada Dry.” Knowing its original title adds another layer to the song, especially since it was named after one of Troye’s friends, and nods to her iconic soft-drink-inspired hit. Despite the playful title, “Canada Dry” is a sultry exploration of intimacy and desire. The repeated lyrics, “Big pedigree, and he’s looking at me/ In a way that I can’t describe,” capture the intensity of his attraction — an overwhelming feeling that, in the moment, defies explanation, and one that Sivan cannot get enough of.

The album’s ballad captures the push-and-pull dynamic of a relationship that gradually reveals potentially destructive tendencies. As the connection intensifies, both individuals become caught up in the momentum, only recognizing the cracks once things have moved too quickly to process. The lyric “fucked up and moving fast” reflects Sivan’s realization that the relationship may have progressed before either person could fully understand their feelings or determine whether they were right for each other. Ultimately, the relationship remains unresolved, leaving him with uncertainty rather than closure. Yet, in acknowledging that “at least I tried,” Sivan finds some comfort in knowing that, despite the outcome, he was willing to take the risk of pursuing love.

“Lost Time” closes the album on a sultry, intimate note, centring on Sivan’s desire to reclaim lost time by prioritizing love and connection over the distractions of the outside world. Opening in French, the track sets a sensual tone, while looking toward a future where past regrets can be reconciled. Its closing spoken exchange in French, between Sivan and Lily-Rose Depp, brings the song full-circle, culminating in a tender declaration of love. As the album’s final track, “Lost Time” serves as both a culmination of Sivan’s search for intimacy and a hopeful statement of intent as he steps into the next chapter of his life.

One of the album’s lead singles, “Party” feels hypnotic, capturing everything you need in a club anthem while borrowing from Madonna’s “Music.” With repetitive lyrics, layered synths and immersive instrumentation, Troye turns the idea of a party into something that can exist anywhere — from the park and the bush to a bridge, restaurant, club, or even the house. The song explores a euphoric moment that can happen anywhere, embracing the fluidity and spontaneity of the experience not only for Troye, but for everyone around him. At its core, “Party” delivers a simple message: a party can be anywhere, at any time, and there’s no reason for it to stop.

In a moment of vulnerability, Sivan finds himself dreaming about a former lover, revisiting the intimacy and familiarity they once shared. The song captures the bittersweet experience of reminiscing about someone who was once so deeply woven into your life, with memories and longing resurfacing in the quiet solitude of the night. Yet, these moments of closeness exist only in his dreams, as Sivan acknowledges the distance between them, noting that they’ve been apart for “twice the time” — referencing his iPhone 6, while the current iPhone is the 17 (spanning almost a decade prior). The contrast between emotional attachment and physical separation highlights the lingering hold of a past relationship, even when the only place they can reunite is in his memories.

One of the album’s more upbeat tracks, “Troye Meets World” ushers in a nightlife-driven mood, with Sivan searching for the openness and freedom to find “any boy, any girl.” The song offers an emotional reset, after earlier tracks centered on the intimate memories of a past partner. “Music meet body, body meet music” — the lyrics suggest a primal experience where physical intimacy overrides emotional intimacy. Resurfacing the experience of queer nightlife, It captures Sivan’s escapism while touring and traveling —where loneliness can persist, even while he remains immersed in queer social spaces.

The album’s title track is Troye’s letter to all the women in his life. Celebrating their confidence, dedication and courage, he reflects on the ways they inspire him and expresses his admiration for everything they’ve endured and overcome. Through layered vocals, the song expands its focus beyond the women closest to him, suggesting that “that girl” could be anyone you pass on the street — someone with her own story, struggles, and experiences that remain invisible to those around them. The bridge’s line, “She’s the heartbeat bumping in my chest” reinforces the strength of these women in Troye’s life. The heartbeat suggests something constant and essential: a source of stability and strength.

The song captures Sivan’s relentless search for someone he desperately longs to find, whether at a pool, in a café, or by chartering a plane. Willing to go to the ends of the earth, he moves through these experiences in pursuit of something deeper than fleeting encounters: genuine connection and intimacy. This yearning culminates in the closing lyrics, “I was born in love with you. Love was sure fresh out the womb and rest assured you’re coming home soon,” which conveys a love that feels both instinctive and timeless. The imagery of being born into love suggests an affection that has existed from the very beginning, while the assurance that this person will come home soon reveals Sivan’s enduring hope that their paths will eventually cross.

The title “FF,” short for “f–king forever,” captures Sivan’s longing for a lasting love, one that moves beyond fantasy and into reality. At its core, the song reflects the hope that a fleeting encounter might eventually become something permanent. Through the lyrics, “Gone are the days of waiting for pleasure. Concrete and steel, like some real architecture,” Sivan emphasizes his desire for something tangible and enduring. The imagery of concrete and steel evokes a love that can be built upon and experienced in the physical world, rather than remaining an idealized possibility in his imagination.