Teddy Swims and Giveon just dropped a musical love bomb called “Are You Even Real”—and it’s the auditory equivalent of a warm hug wrapped in velvet. These two soulful kings have teamed up to make us question reality and our emotional stability.
Let’s break it down: Teddy Swims—aka the guy with the voice that could melt butter in a freezer—has declared he’s so head-over-heels in love, he’s questioning if his perfect woman is, like, an actual human or some kind of holographic goddess. He gushed in a statement, saying, “I’m in love with a perfect woman, and I am so lucky that sometimes it feels too good to be true!” Basically, he’s living a rom-com, and the rest of us are just eating popcorn and crying in the theater.
And just when you think it couldn’t get more swoon-worthy, Teddy adds, “I’m so grateful to have my dear friend Giveon on ‘Are You Even Real’ with me! He is a once-in-a-generation talent.” Translation: Giveon is the Beyoncé of heartbreak ballads, and Teddy knows it. He’s even out here trying to lock him down for a full album collab. Bold move, Teddy. Bold move.
Meanwhile, Giveon, the undisputed king of sad-boy vibes, is over here just casually flexing his vocal magic. He chimed in with, “This song came together in such a natural way and it shows.” Honestly, we’re not sure if he’s talking about the song or a perfectly baked soufflé, but either way, we’re eating it up.
The duo’s silky smooth voices swirl together in the chorus, singing, “Are you? Are you? / Made up in my head, or are you in my bedroom? / Questions that I ask ever since I met you.” Oh, so now we’re all just imagining that one perfect person who exists only in our dreams? Thanks for the existential crisis, guys.
Oh, and if you’re wondering where this masterpiece is headed, it’s making its grand debut on Teddy’s upcoming album, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2), dropping January 24. The title alone deserves a Grammy, honestly.
But don’t just sit there crying into your coffee—“Are You Even Real” is already available on iTunes, or you can stream it on YouTube. Pro tip: Play it on repeat and let the feels fully take over. Warning: side effects may include texting your ex or daydreaming about a love story that doesn’t exist. Enjoy responsibly.