Teddy Swims - Simple Things (Live Performance)

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Lyrics:

Small town living gets old when you’ve got big dreams
Feels like you can only think as far as you can see
18, tatted up, trynna sell weed
Knowing I’d take the fall for the whole team
Wasn’t trynna hear it every time that you told me

It’s the sound of the rain
Comin’ down when you fall asleep
It’s a call from a friend
That you love
But never get to see
All the time you can waste
Trynna chase what you’ll never need
Hope you come back around
To simple things

How’s it been 4, 5 years since I got down on my knees?
And how could I forget the sweet smell of the honeysuckles in the breeze
Woulda never thought trynna chase this dream
Would give me nightmares, now I get no sleep
Nowadays seems like the only thing that calms me

It’s the sound of the rain
Comin’ down when you fall asleep
It’s a call from a friend
That you love
But never get to see
All the time you can waste
Trynna chase what you’ll never need
always comes back around
To simple things

Like a song that you know from the past
Comin’ on, when you need it so bad
Like a drink in your glass
At the end of the day that you needed to have
Yeah I try and still sometimes I mess it up
Lately I been asking myself what’s enough?

It’s the sound of the rain
Comin’ down when you fall asleep
It’s a call from a friend
That you love
But never get to see
All the time you can waste
Trynna chase what you’ll never need
always comes back around
To simple things

[sarceneaux]

Shame on y’all! Every one of you! None of y’all told me about this song! 😂 I’m diving deeper into this dudes music and I’m so glad I am! This man is quickly become one of my all time greats

[stacybrooks]

Teddy is the epitome of all soul. He sings from his heart. I've been following him for about 4 years now and he deserves the recognition he is beginning to get finally!

[TianaToso]

I’ve been singing this song on repeat to my baby girl. It lulls her to sleep, but also reminds me that the joys in life can be as simple as smelling her sweet hair, and feeling her chubby cheeks against my skin as she slowly falls to sleep in my arms. Thank you for blessing the world with this precious song!!

[kimevans]

I'm a special needs school bus driver. I have a student in a wheelchair and is nonverbal. I play this song everyday and sing it to him! I love the fact that he will start rocking in his wheelchair and start make noises. His teacher said to me one day "He really likes you! You serenade him and he wears the biggest smiles she has ever seen". I think he loves the song! I think he definitely would tell me to keep my day job. 🤣.
Thank you Teddy Swims! Your music 🎵🎶 is beautiful and from the soul! Keep piping out them beautiful tunes! I'll keep serenading my special kiddos! ❤️🚸🎒🏫♿

[LisaStRegis-heow]

I'm so glad there's finally a full version I can play over and over. This song is just mesmerizing.

[Tcarter]

When you can tell a lifetime of stories in 3 minutes, that is a gift straight from God.

[tanyanonna]

I cant say enough how this man can get into your heart & soul not just with the lyrics, but the emotion behind his voice as he sings them!! LOVE YOU TEDDY ❤❤❤

[cynthiar]

One person that I love hearing sing. He deserves all the good things that are happening for him and his band members ♥ ❤!!

[sandrawest]

Teddy, Teddy, Teddy....you never disappoint. Keep pushing on!! You have a true God given talent. Thanks for blessing us with your beautiful voice.

[kenthermanson]

Tears people. Straight tears. Unbelievable, power, awareness, and timing. Thanks Mr Swims for relevance and soul.

[Lolobuglol]

I love how there is lyrics …a story. That’s what music is about. Old school soul done in a new way.

[djnas]

this guy is a fucken legend one makes music like he does these days

[kellypreston]

I’ve been waiting patiently for the whole version to come out, I’ve even had the chorus stuck in my head a couple times, I love this song and I hope it blows up beyond what you could ever imagine.

[mannyandlolla]

This is honestly one of the greatest songs I've ever heard. I wake up to it in my head and go to sleep with it there also.
It's the truth of life
Remembering and seeing the simple things in life that bring us joy and love.

Thank you Teddy.

[christalklear]

I’ve got it on repeat! Your voice is butter to my soul!!!!

[michaeldelagdo]

Thank you for saving my life and finding the simple things. I've been caught up on trying to get on a heart transplant list and forgot the simplest of things my FAMILY!!!! BLESSINGS BRO!!! Who knows maybe I'll be lucky pass this process and shake the hand of the most humble I've heard.

[SpaceCommand]

Teddy brings back to music what's been missing for a long time. LOVE. MEANING. TRUTH. HURT. PAIN. SORROW. None of this Skank music like the rest. Teddy, keep on bringing the REAL MUSIC back. 👊👍🇳🇿

[jeffjeff-okrc]

The best 3 minutes of Blissful escape! Wow! 🙏🏼

[d.a.candhousewifeblues]

Well written lyrics. This song cuts right to the depths of my soul. Your a fantastic songwriter and singer. Hats off to you Teddy.

[melswan]

Each time you put out a song I think "this is my favorite." This one had me in tears and is by far my favorite. Thanks for the reminder to be present and grateful for the simple things. You are a true gift to music and all of us who get to experience it.