Singer and actor Troye Sivan has absolutely rattled the music industry with the release of his new music video,”One of Your Girls.” Featured on his recently released album, Something to Give Each Other, the “One of Your Girls” video stars popular musician Ross Lynch. The song is equal parts fun and flirty, but the real buzz came from Sivan’s video teasers featuring a mystery woman.
From Instagram to Video
Just five days before the release of this video, Sivan posted a sneak peek on Instagram. The clip begins with a black-and-white filter on Sivan as he sings. It quickly cuts to Ross Lynch, clad in jeans and shirtless, before cutting to a woman sitting backward on a chair and fixing her lipstick. Ross Lynch is most definitely a fan favorite, but the real shock came from the mystery of who exactly his co-star could be.
Speculation began quickly as to who this woman could be. Fans’ imaginations ran wild with guesses of who this faceless woman was. But what began as a curiosity quickly turned into a realization. Social media started buzzing with the guess that it was Sivan himself in the video, in full drag. Fans were shocked:
“Never in my life did i think i would see troye sivan, in drag, giving ross lynch a lap dance! I was Gagged!!!”
It’s safe to say that even before the full video came out, these pop music fans were freaking out. Troye Sivan in drag and a feature from Ross Lynch was sure to stir up attention for “One of Your Girls.” This teaser set definitely set Sivan up for success. In just four days, the music video now has over 4.1 million views.
The Video
Troye Sivan has been incredibly open about his journey with his sexuality. Coming out in 2013, Sivan has often incorporated his queer identity often into his music, especially in his music videos. Sivan’s videos almost always include gay relationships between the characters. This has become such an important aspect for Sivan as representation for the LGBT+ community has always been a main part of his career.
With this in mind, “One of Your Girls” is a celebration of those who participate in drag, with Sivan transforming into a peak 2000s pop diva. Sporting long blonde hair and a tight dress, Sivan completely transforms into something reminiscent of Britney Spears. Although this portrayal of him is incredible to see, there is a real story behind the song.
Sivan recalls a time when he was approached by a man who had obviously not been with other men before. The goal of this interaction was for this unnamed man to experiment with Sivan. This situation is prevalent in the video as Sivan saw himself as “one of his girls,” hence the title of this song.
The song is incredibly catchy, perfect for any fan of pop, but the “One of Your Girls” music video is the icing on this cake. It adds so much life and reality to an already incredible song. Like many of his other music videos, Sivan creates a lively and eye-catching environment. His artistry is unmatched, which is quite prevalent in the work he puts out.
Media Reaction
As if the reaction to the teaser wasn’t enough, social media only went crazier after the official release. The comments under the YouTube video were nothing but supportive. Fans were quick to show their love and appreciation for Sivan’s artistry and vision.
Twitter users had a similar reaction, taking clips from the video where Troye Sivan looked especially fierce in jeans and a white top.
Another user even made a reference to the popular drag show, RuPaul’s Drag Race, joking that he lip sang well enough to have won the series.
There is no doubt that Troye Sivan’s fans have unwavering support for him and his craft. The dedication Sivan puts into his work does not get overlooked, especially with such encouraging fans. This is just a small glimpse of what social media has to say about this new video, but fans around the world are going wild for Sivan.
Where’s Troye Heading Next?
Troye Sivan is on the move! This young artist has not stopped pumping out hit after hit. On the same day that “One of Your Girls” was released, his third studio album Something to Give Each Other also became public.
Something to Give Each Other has ten songs lined up. With over thirty minutes of listening time, there’s bound to be a song that catches your attention. If you enjoy “One of Your Girls” or “Rush,” this album is definitely for you. Give it a listen, and keep an eye out for more of Troye’s music videos to come. Let’s hope the next one is just as iconic as “One Of Your Girls.”
