A native of Akron, Ohio, Teddy grew up loving the outdoors. He fished, hiked, and played football through college at Kent State. It was during college when his passion turned to music the moment he heard George Strait’s “Troubadour”. That was it, the decision was made. He called his parents, packed his bags and hit the road. Teddy spent time in Vail playing music to support his snowboarding habit before making the final move to Nashville.
Teddy co-wrote his debut track “Lead Me On” with Ryan Beaver, Matt McGinn and Aaron Eshuis and it was produced by Shane McAnally, Matt McGinn, and Ben Fowler.
Tell Me How
Teddy Robb Lyrics
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At least that's what I hear
You always call me on my birthday
It′s about that time of year
Played it over in my mind
How it's gonna go
You don't owe me anything
But I′d sure like to know.
Tell me you′re ok
Tell me you made it through
Tell me you're over me
You don′t think about me and you
Tell me you can sleep at night
Tell me you're happy now
Tell me you moved on...
Then tell me how
I tried church and I tried drinkin′
Tried a girl that wasn't you
I went down to Mexico to be alone
Tried a hundred crowded rooms
Nothin′ I can do, the past is just the past
I know the answer hurt
But I still gotta ask
Tell me you're ok
Tell me you made it through
Tell me you're over me
You don′t think about me and you
Tell me you can sleep at night
Tell me you′re happy now
Tell me you moved on...
Then tell me how.
How'd you make it seem so easy?
How′d you make your heart forget?
I'm trying to let go, but I ain′t figured it out yet.
Tell me you're ok
Tell me you made it through
Tell me you′re over me
You don't think about me and you
Tell me you can sleep at night
Tell me you're happy now
Tell me you moved on...
Then tell me how.
Tell me you don′t love me
Then tell me how.
The song "Tell Me How" by Teddy Robb tells the story of a man struggling to come to terms with a past relationship that has ended. He has done everything possible to move on from the relationship, but he still can't quite let go of the memories. The song is full of unanswered questions, and the lyrics are laced with a mixture of pain, confusion, and hope.
The song's chorus serves as a plea to his past lover to offer him some form of closure. He is constantly wondering how she can leave him behind so easily and move on when he can hardly do the same. The phrase "tell me how" is repeated throughout the song as a desperate plea for answers, for some sort of understanding.
The song’s overall theme is one of heartbreak, forgiveness, and closure. It expresses the struggle, pain, and longing that often come with the end of a relationship. It's a message to anyone who has ever gone through a rough break-up, that it's okay to hold on to the good memories and ask for closure. The song offers catharsis to those who can relate to the struggle of recovering from a lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
You′re somewhere in Seattle
The singer knows that the other person resides in Seattle.
At least that's what I hear
The singer is not entirely sure if the other person is actually in Seattle, and assumes that they must be based on hearsay.
You always call me on my birthday
The singer receives a call from the other person every year on their birthday.
It's about that time of year
The artist's birthday is coming up soon.
Played it over in my mind
The artist has thought about what they want to say to the other person.
How it's gonna go
The singer is unsure of how the conversation will proceed.
You don't owe me anything
The singer does not expect anything from the other person.
But I'd sure like to know.
The artist would still like to know about the other person's current state of mind and feelings towards them.
Tell me you're ok
The artist wants to know if the other person is doing well.
Tell me you made it through
The artist wants to know if the other person has moved on from their past together.
Tell me you're over me
The singer wants confirmation that the other person is no longer emotionally connected to them.
You don't think about me and you
The artist wants to know if the other person still thinks about the relationship they used to have.
Tell me you can sleep at night
The singer wants to know if the other person is at peace with their past together and can rest well.
Tell me you're happy now
The singer wants to know if the other person has found happiness without them.
Tell me you moved on...
The singer wants to know if the other person has officially moved on from their past relationship.
Then tell me how
The artist wants to know how the other person was able to move on and let go.
I tried church and I tried drinkin′
The artist attempted two methods to help them get over the other person: religion and alcohol.
Tried a girl that wasn't you
The singer tried to fill the void left by the other person by dating someone else, but it was not the same.
I went down to Mexico to be alone
The singer went on a solo trip to Mexico as a means of escaping and processing their emotions.
Tried a hundred crowded rooms
The artist went to many social events and gatherings in hopes of distracting themselves from their thoughts about the other person.
Nothin' I can do, the past is just the past
The artist has come to terms with the fact that they cannot change the past and must move forward.
I know the answer hurt
The artist is aware that the response they receive from the other person may cause them emotional pain.
But I still gotta ask
Despite the potential hurt, the singer still feels the need to ask the other person about their feelings and current state of mind.
How'd you make it seem so easy?
The artist is curious to know how the other person was able to move on from their past relationship with relative ease.
How'd you make your heart forget?
The singer is asking how the other person was able to let go of their emotional attachment to the singer.
I'm trying to let go, but I ain't figured it out yet
The singer is struggling to let go of their emotional attachment to the other person.
Tell me you don't love me
The singer wants to hear directly from the other person that they no longer have romantic feelings towards them.
Then tell me how.
The artist wants to know how the other person was able to stop loving them and move forward.
Writer(s): Aaron Eshuis, Teddy Robb, Blake Chaffin
Contributed by Charlotte H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ebenezerralte8215
I shouted a loud aggressive "AWW.!!" after I heard the first "Tell me how" in our silent living room. 😅 This song needs MORE attention! Beautifully made. ♥️
@jefftuttle8727
Another great song! Love this guy
@dougstevens2216
Less than 25k views....WOW...for such a great song...simple, yet very powerful. Deserves more likes and views!
@jefftuttle8727
This guy should be getting more press, might be another agency, this a super star, maybe I can help
@sweetkitoboy
I can’t believe this only got 50 k. What the hell? Beautiful song. Voice. Ugh...underrated!
Don’t let it stop you for making more and more great music!
@jefftuttle8727
Agreed this guy is great
@garytanner1267
Great song Teddy keep up the great work
@northernyakangler8982
I love how slow and mellow this is. Great country song!
@danielbennett7532
This song is criminally underrated.
@bethanyelliott2384
Literally just made me fall in love with your voice 🥺😍