I haven’t done a ‘What the Kid are Listening To’ series since last August (not counting January’s year-end installment), so I figured it’s high time to dive into the current Billboard Hot 100. This week and next, I’ll look at nine songs topping the chart the last week of March.
At #1 is the song ‘Lose Control’ by Teddy Swims, a Georgia-based singer-songwriter whose blend of country and soul earned him a fanbase through YouTube. This song is the second single from his debut album, I’ve Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 1).
Teddy Swims is the stage name of Jaten Dimsdale, a burly, bearded, heavily tatted 32-year-old who played football before a high school teacher suggested he try chorus and theater. Looks like it was a good move.
‘Lose Control’ entered the Billboard chart at #99 and took 32 weeks to reach the top spot, a record for a single by a solo male artist.
This song has a great throwback sound that perfectly showcases Teddy Swims’ impressive vocals. I’m very curious to see what comes next for this guy.
Something’s got a hold of me lately
No, I don’t know myself anymore
Feels like the walls are all closin’ in
And the devil’s knockin’ at my door, woah
Out of my mind, how many times did I tell you
I’m no good at bein’ alone?
Yeah, it’s taken a toll on me, tryin’ my best to keep
From tearin’ the skin off my bones, don’t you know
[Chorus]
I lose control
When you’re not next to me
I’m fallin’ apart right in front of you, can’t you see?
I lose control
When you’re not next to me, mhm
Yeah, you’re breakin’ my heart, baby
You make a mess of me
[Verse 2]
Problematic
The problem is I want your body like a fiend, like a bad habit
Bad habits hard to break when I’m with you
Yeah, I know I can do it on my own
But I want that real full-moon black magic and it takes two
Problematic
The problem is when I’m with you I’m an addict
And I need some relief, my skin and your teeth
Can’t see the forest through the trees
Got me down on my knees, darlin’, please, oh
[Chorus]
I lose control
When you’re not next to me
I’m fallin’ apart right in front of you, can’t you see?
I lose control
When you’re not next to me (Mm-hmm)
Yeah, you’re breakin’ my heart, baby
You make a mess of me, yeah
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
I lose control
When you’re not here with me, mm
I’m fallin’ apart right in front of you, can’t you see?
I lose control
When you’re not here with me, mhm
Yeah, you’re breakin’ my heart, baby
You make a mess of me
Meet Me In Montauk 
I agree, he has a nice sound.