The Door (Teddy Swims)

“The Door” is a powerful song about finally ending a toxic relationship and choosing self-preservation over staying with someone who causes immense pain.

The lyrics describe the realization that the relationship, despite its initial allure, is ultimately destructive.

🥇1st Place – Teddy Swims

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🥈2nd Place – Teddy Swims

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🥉3rd Place – Warner Music Ireland

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4th Place – The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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5th Place – Pace Randolph

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6th Place – American Idol

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7th Place – Studio Brussel

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8th Place – William Lubelli

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9th Place – Dublin City Today

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10th Place – Warner Music New Zealand

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11th Place – Sofar Sounds

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12th Place – Gia and Rhiann

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13th Place – ALREADY D

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14th Place – The Ramp – Smokin' Dudes Records

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15th Place – The Charismatic Voice

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16th Place – Robert Buckert

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17th Place – KIIS

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18th Place – Rádio Comercial

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19th Place – Cover Nation

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20th Place – mark collins

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21th Place – Niklas Kalfayan

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22th Place – Max Escaño

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23th Place – Jordan Sheppard

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Did you know?

The song details the speaker’s journey from being deeply invested in a relationship (“I said I would die for you, baby”) to recognizing its detrimental impact (“But I can’t take this pain no more”).

The opening lines establish the manipulative nature of the partner (“You sold me lies just by the way you look”) and the speaker’s initial vulnerability.

The repeated phrase “that ain’t for me” signifies a turning point, a newfound understanding of their own needs and boundaries.

The chorus emphasizes the difficult decision to end the relationship (“I saved my life when I showed you the door”), highlighting the internal conflict between love and self-preservation.

The repetition of “When I showed you the door” reinforces the finality of the decision and the speaker’s newfound strength.

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