Break Up in Reverse

"Break Up in Reverse"
Single by Teddy Swims
ReleasedJuly 10, 2026 (2026-07-10)
Length3:25
LabelWarner
Songwriters
Producers
  • Tommy King
  • Bunetta
  • Ryan
  • Zara
Teddy Swims singles chronology
"Mr. Know It All"
(2026)		 "Break Up in Reverse"
(2026)
Music video
"Break Up in Reverse" on YouTube

"Break Up in Reverse" is a song by American singer-songwriter Teddy Swims. A track based on his breakup with Raiche Wright, it was written by Swims himself alongside John Ryan, Julian Bunetta, Matt Zara, and Mikky Ekko, and was released on July 10, 2026, through Warner.

Background and composition

"Break Up in Reverse" is a track about the end of Swims' relationship with Raiche Wright.[1] Swims and Wright began dating in 2024 and had a son together on June 23, 2025.[2] Swims initially mentioned the separation in April 2026 during a question and answer session at the Stagecoach Festival.[3] He later confirmed the split following a press release for the song issued by Warner Records.[4]

Swims wrote the track in collaboration with John Ryan, Julian Bunetta, Matt Zara, Mikky Ekko and Tommy King.[5] According to Swims, the track's structure was inspired by the 2001 song "Rewind" by rapper Nas, which tells a story in reverse.[6] Swims adapted this concept to his relationship, writing lyrics about wishing to "undo a failed relationship".[7] The song's instrumentation begins with an acoustic guitar and builds up to a chorus that serves as the song's "true statement of intent".[8] The second verse of the track also references Massachusetts, which is Wright's home state.[9]

Release and music video

The song was officially released as a single on July 10, 2026, through Warner.[10] An accompanying music video was later released on Swims' official YouTube channel.[4] The music video, directed by Lewis Cater, reflects the backwards theme of the lyrics. The video starts with Swims standing in front of a pile of rubble. As he sings, a bulldozer operates in reverse to reconstruct the debris into a furnished room. The space is populated with items including photographs, baby toys, puzzle pieces, and kintsugi pottery.[11]

Promotion

"Break Up in Reverse" was released during Swims' summer touring schedule, which included European festival appearances at NOS Alive, Gurtenfestival, Electric Castle, Colours of Ostrava, Lollapalooza Berlin, and Latitude Festival, alongside two dates at the Scarborough Open Air Theatre. In the United States, Swims had previously performed at Coachella, Stagecoach, BottleRock, and Bonnaroo.[12][13] The song also preceded his North American arena tour, titled the Ugly Tour, scheduled to run from September through November 2026.[14]

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted via Tidal.[‡ 1]

Musicians

Technical

Charts

Chart performance for "Break Up in Reverse"
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Bolivia Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino)[15]12
Croatia International Airplay (Top lista)[16] 57
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[17]33
Netherlands Airplay (Dutch Charts)[18] 21
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[19] 2
UK Singles Sales (Official Charts)[20] 32

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Break Up in Reverse"
Region Date Format(s) Version Label Ref.
Various July 10, 2026 Original Warner
Italy July 17, 2026 Radio airplay

References

  1. ↑ "Teddy Swims & Raiche Wright Split". Extra. July 10, 2026. Archived from the original on July 11, 2026. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
  2. ↑ Grant, Kayla (June 27, 2025). "Teddy Swims Welcomes First Baby with Girlfriend Raiche Wright: My Heart Is Exploding'". People. Archived from the original on June 27, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  3. ↑ Kabenge, Natalia (April 29, 2026). "Teddy Swims Reveals the 'Hard Part' About Finding Inspiration for His New Sound After Becoming a Dad". Us Weekly. Archived from the original on July 10, 2026. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  4. 1 2 Sharma, Aman (July 10, 2026). "Teddy Swims Breaks His Silence on Raiche Wright Split With Emotional Lyrics". Mandatory. Archived from the original on July 11, 2026. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  5. ↑ Frazer, Neill (July 10, 2026). "Teddy Swims Shares Heartfelt New Single "Break Up in Reverse" Reflecting on Love and Regret". OutLoud! Culture. Archived from the original on July 13, 2026. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  6. ↑ Havens, Lyndsey (July 10, 2026). "Beyoncé, Suki Waterhouse, Teddy Swims, Feid & More: New Music Friday Guide". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 11, 2026. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  7. ↑ Kalsi, Gina (July 10, 2026). "Teddy Swims Confirms Split from Girlfriend Raiche Wright with New Song: 'I've Been Going Through It'". People. Archived from the original on July 13, 2026. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  8. ↑ Guerra, Anita (July 10, 2026). "Teddy Swims se agarra al medio 'tempo' en 'Break up in reverse' y nos suplica amarle hasta el final en una mezcla de dulzura y desgarro: "Soñemos antes de dormir"" [Teddy Swims embraces a mid-tempo groove on "Break Up in Reverse" and pleads with us to love him until the very end, in a blend of sweetness and heartbreak: "Let's dream before we sleep"]. Cadena 100 (in European Spanish). Archived from the original on July 13, 2026.
  9. ↑ Hautman, Nicholas (July 10, 2026). "Teddy Swims Releases Emotional Song 'Break Up in Reverse' After Revealing Split From Girlfriend". Us Weekly. Archived from the original on July 11, 2026. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  10. ↑ Tate, Sarah (July 10, 2026). "Teddy Swims Confirms Raiche Wright Split In New Song 'Break Up In Reverse'". iHeart. Archived from the original on July 11, 2026. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
  11. ↑ Zemler, Emily (July 10, 2026). "Teddy Swims Reflects on Heartbreak on New Single 'Break Up in Reverse'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on July 11, 2026. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  12. ↑ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (July 11, 2026). "Teddy Swims unveils new single 'Break Up in Reverse'". Entertainment Focus. Archived from the original on July 13, 2026. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  13. ↑ Stickler, Jon (July 10, 2026). "Teddy Swims Shares New Single Break Up In Reverse". Stereoboard. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Warner Music Southeast Asia – new releases (week of 10 July 2026)". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 10, 2026. Archived from the original on July 11, 2026. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Top 20 Bolivia Anglo música". Monitor Latino. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Airplay Radio Chart Top100 – 10. kolovoza 2026" [Airplay Radio Chart Top100 – 10 August 2026] (in Croatian). Top lista. August 10, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 31, 2026" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Nationale Airplay Top 50 – 25/07/2026" (in Dutch). Dutch Charts. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. July 17, 2026. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Official Singles Sales Chart on 17/7/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
  21. ↑ Mungiello, Lorenza (July 10, 2026). "Break Up in Reverse - Teddy Swims". EarOne (in Italian). Retrieved July 13, 2026.

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