Teddy Swims - Hammer To The Heart

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{Verse 1}
(?...), I know better than to listen (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Just 'cause you're staying over, doesn't mean that you're forgiving (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
They don't know what you done, what you done
Don't love anyone, anyone
Anyone but yourself, oh

{Pre-Chorus}
Just when I think I've found the strength to go and push you away, away
Ooh-ooh, I pull you in again
Oh, I'm such a sucker for the pain, pain, pain

{Chorus}
Baby
I'm helpless, baby
Porcelain in your hands
Bound to fall apart
You know how to break me
Hammer to—

{Verse 2}

{Caption?} it passionately
Capture me, trap me instead
Ask me to die when we're wrapped in the sheets of your bed
Ooh, know the only way I'm leaving
Ooh, is in pieces
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{Pre-Chorus}
Just when I think I've found the strength to go and push you away, away
Ooh-ooh, I pull you in again
Oh, I'm such a sucker for the pain, pain, pain

{Chorus}
Baby
I'm helpless, baby
Porcelain in your hands
Bound to fall apart
You know how to break me
Hammer to the heart

{Bridge}
Yeah
Why do you do this to me?
Leave and come back and repeat

{Sound of the crash when you swing?}
Why do you do this to me?
Leave and come back and repeat

{Sound of the crash when you swing?}, yeah
Why do you do this to me?
Leave and come back and repeat
(?...)'s just what I need

{Chorus}
Baby
I'm helpless, baby
Porcelain in your hands
Bound to fall apart
You know how to break me
Hammer to—

{Chorus}
Baby
I'm helpless, baby
Porcelain in your hands
Bound to fall apart
You know how to break me
Hammer to the heart

{Outro}
Oh
Porcelain in your hands
Bound to fall apart
You know how to break me
Hammer to the heart

Release Date: April 04, 2024

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The lyrics of "Hammer To The Heart" by Teddy Swims convey a deep sense of vulnerability and emotional suffering in the face of a tumultuous relationship. The song describes the narrator's experience of being in love with someone who causes them pain, yet they feel helpless to resist. The imagery of being "porcelain in your hands" suggests a fragility and susceptibility to being broken by the significant other, who is likened to a "hammer to the heart."

Throughout the song, there's a cyclical pattern of reuniting and being hurt again. Terms like "passionately," "capturing," and "trapping" all point to an intense, almost destructive dynamic between the two individuals. The pre-chorus emphasizes the struggle of the narrator trying to gather enough resilience to leave but constantly getting pulled back into the painful relationship.

The bridge highlights a pattern of the significant other's behavior of leaving and coming back, indicating a cycle of breakups and reconciliations that causes a crashing impact on the narrator each time, similar to a hammer striking the heart.

Overall, the song expresses the helplessness and the continuous emotional turmoil one endures when they love someone who consistently causes them pain, and yet they cannot seem to detach themselves from this person. The repeated lines portray a sense of resignation to this cycle of pain and the acknowledgment of their own vulnerability.

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Teddy Swims, whose real name is Jaten Dimsdale, is an American singer-songwriter hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. Born on September 25, 1992, he grew up imbued with a rich tapestry of musical influences that ranged from classic rock, soul, R&B, to country. This eclectic taste in music would later manifest in his genre-fluid cover songs and original music.

Raised in a family that appreciated the arts, Teddy found his passion for music early on. He cultivated his voice and presence within the walls of church choirs, which is a common starting point for many soulful singers. The moniker "Swims" is an acronym for "Someone Who Isn't Me Sometimes," which reflects Teddy's philosophy of being free to be different versions of himself, and spreading love and positivity through his music.

In his mid-20s, after various stints in different bands and jobs outside of music, including a period of working as a tattoo artist, Teddy decided to take a leap of faith and focus solely on his music career. He shot to viral fame in 2019 after posting cover videos on YouTube that showcased his deep, soulful voice and remarkable ability to infuse songs from a wide variety of genres with his unique sound.

His cover of "I Can't Make You Love Me," originally by Bonnie Raitt, became a turning point, garnering millions of views and thrusting him into the spotlight almost overnight. What truly captivated the audience was not just his voice, but his authentic emotional delivery that made each cover feel personal and original.

Aside from covers, Teddy Swims also writes his own music, drawing from personal experiences and feelings. His original work carries the same emotional weight and genre-blending qualities as his covers. With a focus on heartfelt lyrics and melodies, his original songs display his versatility as a musician and his depth as a songwriter.

Teddy's debut EP, "Unlearning," released in 2021, showcases his journey of self-reflection and growth, both personal and musical. With his ever-growing online following, sold-out tours, and a voice that transcends genres, Teddy Swims has not only made a space for himself within the music industry but has also touched the hearts of listeners worldwide.

His journey continues to inspire as Teddy evolves as an artist, pushing the boundaries of music, and serving as a reminder of the uniting power of song. Whether through covers or original music, Teddy Swims aims to reach audiences on a deeply emotional level and to continue to swim against the current of any one genre, redefining what it means to be an artist in the process.