American singer Teddy Swims took center stage with his song “Lose Control”. From his first album released in September 2023, this title captures a dark moment in his life on which the artist confides.
It's hard to miss the Teddy Swims phenomenon. A little over a year ago, this soulful artist rose to the top of the charts with his track “Lose Control”. A piece certified diamond last May, after having exceeded 50 million streams. With “Lose Control”, the American singer even entered the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 ranking.I am very grateful to this person (who broke my heart)“, he told the media Billboard, referring to the origin of this title.
To compose this piece, Teddy Swims drew his inspiration from a painful period in his life, marked by a toxic relationship and a drug addiction. “I was in a relationship where the substance of the bonds was somehow related to the substances we were consuming at the time, if that makes sensehe confided to Modzik. We were dependent on each other. Sometimes we can love someone but not work together. We must then realize that the best thing for both of us is to get out of this situation, to heal and to move on.“
From the first words of his song, this dark episode in his life is felt: “Something's got a hold of me lately/ No, I don't recognize myself anymore / It's like all the walls are closing in / And the devil came knocking at my door” are the first lyrics translated into French from “Lose Control”.
Song as healing
The singer thus revealed his vulnerability and captured his emotions to transcribe them in his poignant text. Putting words to the situation he suffered allowed Teddy Swims to heal his wounds. “The song itself was an incredibly healing experience for me” he said.
Recovered from his injuries, Teddy Swims blew out the first candle of his title “Lose Control” on June 23. The opportunity for him to look back on the wonderful adventure he experienced thanks to this title. “It’s crazy to think that this all started with an idea in our heads. This song changed my life so much and I will be forever grateful!”he thanked on his Instagram account.
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In the process, Teddy Swims continued his rise with his single “The Door”, which he will have the pleasure of performing at the Salle Pleyel, in Paris, on November 4, before returning to the Zénith in Paris on February 27 2025 during his European tour. As a reminder, this artist is nominated for the WECB Music Awards in the “International Revelation” and “International Hit” categories.
