Simple Things
Teddy Swims Lyrics


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

It's the sound of the rain
Coming down when you fall asleep
It's a call from a friend
That you love but never get to see
All the time you could waste
Tryna chase what you'll never need
Hope you come back around to simple things

How's it been four, five 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 tryna 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
Coming 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
Tryna chase what you'll never need
Always comes back around to simple things

Like a song that you know from the past
Coming 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
Coming 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




Tryna chase what you'll never need
Always comes back around to simple things, simple things

Overall Meaning

"Simple Things" is a song by Teddy Swims that reflects upon the complexities of chasing one's aspirations and dreams while also yearning for a simpler life. Teddy, who hails from a small town, finds himself at the crossroads of big dreams and his town's way of life. He is tatted up and involved in dealing drugs, yet has aspirations of making it big. However, with every step that he takes, he realizes that he's moving further away from what truly matters in life. He reflects on this while acknowledging that it's easy to get lost in trying to realize our aspirations and all the while, forget the simple things in life, the importance of friendship, the beauty of nature, and the satisfaction of a simple drink. All of these things reconnect us to the meaning and substance of life.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of simple things that bring the much-needed comfort and solace to life. The sound of rain during sleep, a call from a friend, and the time you can spend aimlessly are moments and experiences that help us reconnect with our emotions and come to understand ourselves better. The lyrics of the song are a reminder that while chasing our dreams and aspirations is important, it's equally important to hold onto the simple pleasures of life that keep us grounded and provide meaning.


Line by Line Meaning

Small town living gets old when you've got big dreams
Living in a small town can be frustrating when you have ambitions that go beyond its borders.


Feels like you can only think as far as you can see
Being in a small town limits your ability to think or imagine beyond what you can see.


Eighteen, tatted up, tryna sell weed Knowing I'd take the fall for the whole team
At eighteen, I had tattoos and sold weed, even though I knew I was the one who would take the blame for everyone's actions.


Wasn't tryna hear it every time that you told me
I didn't want to listen every time someone tried to advise me against my actions.


It's the sound of the rain Coming down when you fall asleep
The gentle sound of rain can be soothing and help you fall asleep.


It's a call from a friend That you love but never get to see
Hearing from a friend you care about, but don't get to see often, can bring comfort.


All the time you could waste Tryna chase what you'll never need
Spending time trying to attain things that you actually don't need is a waste of time and effort.


Hope you come back around to simple things
I hope you eventually realize the importance of the small and simple things that really matter in life.


How's it been four, five years since I got down on my knees?
It's been four to five years since I hit rock bottom and prayed for help.


And how could I forget the sweet smell of the honeysuckles in the breeze
I can still remember the sweet fragrance of honeysuckles in the wind.


Woulda never thought tryna chase this dream Would give me nightmares, now I get no sleep
I never thought that chasing my dream would give me sleepless nights and nightmares.


Nowadays seems like the only thing that calms me
Currently, the only thing that brings me peace is thinking about the simple things in life.


Always comes back around to simple things
In the end, life tends to bring us back to the simple things that matter the most.


Like a song that you know from the past Coming on, when you need it so bad
Sometimes, an old familiar song can come on when you need it the most and provide comfort.


Like a drink in your glass At the end of the day that you needed to have
Having a drink at the end of a long day can be incredibly satisfying and calming.


Yeah, I try and still sometimes I mess it up
Even though I try to appreciate the simple things, I still make mistakes and overlook them occasionally.


Lately I been asking myself what's enough?
Recently, I've been questioning what truly matters in life and what is deemed enough for my happiness.


Always comes back around to simple things, simple things
Similar to the earlier line, the simple things in life tend to make the biggest impact.




Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Sherwyn Nicholls, Shungudzo Kuyimba, Andrew Haas, Ian Franzino, Jaten Dimsdale, Julian Bunetta

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@twelvepastmidnight.12pm

Cried my eyes out at the concert in Atl when he sang this. He was crying too. Best concert we have ever been to. He's absolutely amazing.

@luckynickel4208

I can't understand how this man isn't a huge star already!! His voice is just off the hook!!! Man keep doing your thing! Fan for life!

@MultiDaveyd

I so agree!

@celticmama98

It's coming. I cheered so damn loud the other night when he was on Late Night with Seth Meyers that my service dog jumped up & fell off the bed 😆
(She was OK. )

@blakem6403

2 mill YouTube subscribers. He’s made it lol

@SG-ig2th

Being a star isn’t about talent. It’s about fitting into a niche and being marketable.

@AnykeRan

He is u just found him .

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@terricoats

I stumbled across him on accident and fell in love. I love having him playing when I have friends over who haven’t heard him and I don’t say anything and just wait for them to stop talking or whatever and go “omg who is that? he’s awesome!!” I smile and say “I know right!!” I’ve turned everyone onto him.

@LanceBeezy

This man most definitely underated

@danielmontgomery613

Not anymore…

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