After signing with RCA Records in 2021, Steve Lacy began working on “Bad Habit”, a song that considers a creative turning point. This psychedelic pop by R&B Lo-Fi and bedroom, produced by Luy himself, has a thinly distorted guitar riff with a line of low groghy, rhythmic drums and glittering synthesizers.
Song credits
- Artist: Steve Lacy
- Album: Gemelli rights
- Released: June 29, 2022
- Registered: June 2021 – June 2022
- Length: 3:52 (version of the album), 2:45 (radio version)
- Label: Record RCA
- Writer: Matthew Castellanos, Diana Gordon, Fousheé, Steve Lacy, John Carroll Kirby
- Producer: Steve Lacey, John Carroll Kirby
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Texts by Steve Lacey “Bad Habit”
wanted me
I wish I knew, I wish I knew you wanted me
I wish I knew, I wish I knew you wanted meWhat you, ooh, uh, what you do?
Made a move, coulda made a move
If I knew I'd be with you
Is it too late to pursue?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, yeahI wish I knew, I wish I knew you wanted me
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 meSay to me (please just say to me)
If you still want it
I wish you wouldn't play with me
I wanna know (oh no)Uh, can I bite your tongue like my bad habit?
Would you mind if I tried to make a pass at it?
Were you 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, yeahI 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)You can't surprise a Gemini
I'm everywhere, I'm cross-eyed, and
Now that you're back, I can't decide
If I decide if you're invited
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
Is biscuits, is gravy, babe, ah-ahYou can't surprise a Gemini
But you know it's biscuits, is 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 “bad habit” by Steve Lacy
“Bad Habit” captures the sweet and sour regret of a missed romantic opportunity, while Steve Lacy reflects on his hesitation to make a move. The smooth and self -confident sound of the song contrasts with texts that embody the classic feeling of “I would have, I could, should have”. From the beginning, Longy openly expresses his frustration, singing, “made a move, he could have made a move”, before questioning: “Is it too late to pursue?” The chorus deepens this sense of desire, while admitting its recurring model to hold back. “I bite my language, it’s a bad habit,” he confesses, complaining about his lack of trust and the doubt that prevented him from seizing the moment.
While the song advances, its perspective moves thinly. The final collapse finds Lacty in a state of disbelief when the person who once hesitated to suddenly pursue his feelings. With the music removed, his thoughts are at the center of the scene: “You cannot surprise a twin”, reflects, torn between excitement and indecision. The song eventually reflects a universal struggle, hesitating too long and of excessive thought and allowing the fear of the refusal to obscure the possibility of connection.
Lain’s introspection is full of acceptance; He recognizes his tendency to an antenalizing excessively, but does not fight him. His self -awareness, combined with his astrological nod to the duality of twins, previously explored in his song “Mercury”, suggests an ongoing inner conflict. “Bad Habit” acts both by confession and a felt story, reminding the listeners the consequences of the performance, recognizing that some missed opportunities are simply part of life.
