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Bad Habit Lyrics

Lyricist: Steve Lacy

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Bad Habit Lyrics

[Intro: Steve Lacy & Fousheé] I wish I knew you wanted me I wish I knew I wish I knew you wanted me I wish I knew I wish I knew you wanted me [Verse 1: Steve Lacy] What you, ooh, uh, what you do? Made a move, could've made a move If I knew I'd be with you Is it too late to pursue? [Chorus: Steve Lacy] I bite my tongue, it's a bad habit Kinda mad that I didn't take a stab at it Thought you were too good for me, my dear Never gave me time of day, my dear It's okay, things happen for Reasons that I think are sure, yeah [Post-Chorus: Steve Lacy & Fousheé] I wish I knew I wish I knew you wanted me (I wish I knew) I wish I knew (Oh) I wish I knew you wanted me I wish I knew (Yeah) I wish I knew you wanted me (Oh) I wish I knew I wish I knew you wanted me See Steve Lacy Live Get tickets as low as $89 You might also like Rich Minion Yeat Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God) Kate Bush doom Steve Lacy [Verse 2: Steve Lacy] Please say to me (Please just say to me) If you still want it I wish you wouldn't play with me I wanna know (I wanna know) [Chorus: Steve Lacy] Can I bite your tongue like my bad habit? Would you mind if I tried to make a pass at it? No, you're not too good for me, my dear Funny you come back to me, my dear It's okay, things happen for Reasons that I can't ignore, yeah [Post-Chorus: Steve Lacy & Fousheé] I wish I knew I wish I knew you wanted me I wish I knew (Wish I knew) I wish I knew you wanted me (Oh) [Bridge: Steve Lacy] You can't surprise a Gemini (I wish I knew) I'm everywhere, I'm cross-eyed, and (I wish I knew you wanted me) Now that you're back, I can't decide (I wish I knew) If I decide if you're invited (I wish I knew you wanted me) You always knew the way to wow me Fuck around, get tongue-tied, and I turn it on, I make it rowdy Then carry on, but I'm not hidin' You grabbin' me hard 'cause you know what you found It's biscuits, it's gravy, babe [Instrumental Break] [Outro: Steve Lacy, Steve Lacy & Fousheé] You can't surprise a Gemini But you know it's biscuits, it's gravy, babe I knew you'd come back around 'Cause you know it's biscuits, it's gravy, babe Let's fuck in the back of the mall, lose control Go stupid, go crazy, babe I know I'll be in your heart 'til the end You'll miss me, don't beg me, babe

Meaning of Bad Habit

The song 'Bad Habit' is a vulnerable and yearning exploration of regret and second chances in a romantic relationship. Steve Lacy expresses his frustration and longing after a failed connection, grappling with the feeling of not knowing what he wanted from the other person. The repetitive ‘I wish I knew’ emphasizes this missed opportunity and desire for understanding. Despite acknowledging the potential difference in their status and perceived feelings, he ultimately yearns for a return, characterized by impulsive attraction and a willingness to embrace chaos.

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