Did you know Teddy Swims made his famous song “Broke” because he really was broke? For most of his life, he was so poor that success felt like a dream, not real life.
He has said that $20 or $30 would have changed his whole life back then. He had to walk to work because he had no money for the bus. This hard truth gives his music a very real feeling that people connect with right away.
The song “Broke” captures the proper relief of finally having money and being able to relax. Before signing his record deal in 2019, he “hit absolute rock bottom.” He lost his job, his car broke down, and he had a house he could not pay for. He worked odd jobs to buy food while chasing his singing dream.
Teddy Swims – Broke (Behind The Scenes)
Fans loved this honesty immediately. One viewer shared that they “couldn’t smile big enough” when the song played on the radio. Another fan noted that Teddy Swims has fans of all ages, from “1 to 100 years old.”
Teddy Swims’s journey from poverty to wealth is a great story. Even after his first hits, things were still hard. He was “barely breaking even” from his tours for five years, and he only started making real money from shows in 2024. This shows he kept fighting, not just for money, but for his dream.
Teddy Swims – Broke [Official Music Video]
The music video for “Broke” shows his victory perfectly. Teddy Swims wanted to show what he would do if he had a million dollars to spend. It is like he is looking at his old, struggling self and giving a big, happy smile. He is celebrating his escape from having nothing and showing that he has left his bad habits behind.
Teddy Swims uses his amazing voice to tell his true story. His journey from singing covers to making big hits shows he is a real artist who earned everything he has. Follow Teddy Swims on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.