Getting your very first Grammy nomination is a big deal. For Teddy Swims, the first person he called was his dad, who just started to cry. It is a moment that shows just how far he has come. He sat down and talked about this big year, blushing red from all the love in the room. It was a chat about life, music, and big changes.
He explained that his last album left everyone with heartbreak. This new music is different. It is about the next step. He talks about going to therapy and learning to fall in love again. It is a journey to show listeners that life does get sweeter and that love waits on the other side of the mess. He even summed it up with a laugh. He said, “If you want to make love or if you just want to cry, I’m your guy”. That one line really says it all.
Teddy Swims: ‘If You Want to Make Love, or Cry, I’m Your Guy!’ — Extended Interview
The love for Teddy was easy to see in the comments. People watching feel connected to his story. One fan said the call to his dad made them cry, too. Another wrote, “He is showing all of us that it is okay to heal and find love again.” Everyone agrees, his honesty is what makes his music so special.
The interview shows his heart and his humor. He even shared stories about his Happy Gilmore tattoo. But his stories are not just in his songs. They are also written all over his skin. A different conversation shows exactly how he gets all of those amazing tattoos.
How Teddy Swims Got His Tattoos
He explained that artists just find him on Instagram. When he is on tour, he lets them design whatever they want. He just has one rule. The artist has to sign their work when they are done. He calls his body “a little Art Gallery”. He feels it is a way to carry those artists with him.
Whether he is talking about his music or his tattoos, Teddy Swims shares everything. He lets people see his journey from sad times to good times. He is an open book. Follow Teddy Swims on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. His story is a good reminder that it is okay to feel everything.