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Bad Habits
Ed Sheeran Lyrics


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(One, two, three, four)

Ooh
Every time you come around, you know I can't say no
Every time the sun goes down, I let you take control
I can feel the paradise before my world implodes
And tonight had something wonderful

My bad habits lead to late nights ending alone
Conversations with a stranger I barely know
Swearing this will be the last but it probably won't
I've got nothing left to lose, or use, or do
My bad habits lead to wide eyes staring at space
And I know I lose control of the things that I say
Yeah, I was looking for a way out, now I can't escape
Nothing happens after two
It's true, it's true
My bad habits lead to you (ooh)

My bad habits lead to you (ooh)
My bad habits lead to you

Every pure intention ends when the good times start
Falling over everything to reach the first-time spark
It started under neon lights and then it all got dark
I only know how to go too far

My bad habits lead to late nights ending alone
Conversations with a stranger I barely know
Swearing this will be the last but it probably won't
I've got nothing left to lose, or use, or do
My bad habits lead to wide eyes staring at space
And I know I lose control of the things that I say
Yeah, I was looking for a way out, now I can't escape
Nothing happens after two
It's true, it's true
My bad habits lead to you (ooh)
My bad habits lead to you (ooh)

We took the long way 'round
And burned 'til the fun ran out, now

My bad habits lead to late nights ending alone
Conversations with a stranger I barely know
Swearing this will be the last but it probably won't
I've got nothing left to lose, or use, or do
My bad habits lead to wide eyes staring at space
And I know I lose control of the things that I say
I was looking for a way out, now I can't escape
Nothing happens after two
It's true, it's true
My bad habits lead to you (ooh)

My bad habits lead to you (ooh)
My bad habits lead to you

Overall Meaning

In Bad Habits, Ed Sheeran sings about the power of bad habits. He acknowledges that every time this person he is singing about comes around, he can't resist their charm, and he lets them take control. He knows that he is heading towards an implosion, but he can feel a glimmer of paradise with this person, and that's what keeps him hooked.


The chorus explains how his bad habits lead him to a lonely ending after late nights, conversations with strangers, and a string of promises that he will eventually break. He loses control of what he says and ends up staring into space, wide-eyed. He acknowledges that he was initially looking for a way out, but now he is trapped in his bad habits, which lead him towards this person.


The bridge of the song is intriguing because we get a glimpse into how it all started under neon lights before things got dark. The person he was with took him on a ride, and he doesn't know how to stop it. He burned until the fun ran out, and now he is trapped in his bad habits that lead him towards this person.


Overall, Bad Habits is a reflection of how bad habits can take over an individual and jeopardize their life, making them cling to something that might not be for their betterment.


Line by Line Meaning

Every time you come around, you know I can't say no
I am weak when it comes to you and I find it difficult to refuse your invitation


Every time the sun goes down, I let you take control
I surrender to you every nightfall


I can feel the paradise before my world implodes
I find temporary relief and happiness with you before my life falls apart


And tonight had something wonderful
Our time together tonight was special


My bad habits lead to late nights ending alone
My tendency to indulge in unhealthy activities inevitably leads to me being alone at night


Conversations with a stranger I barely know
I resort to talking to strangers whom I hardly know


Swearing this will be the last but it probably won't
I promise myself that this will be the last time, but I know I will likely break that promise


I've got nothing left to lose, or use, or do
I am at a point where I have nothing to lose and no other means of satisfaction or entertainment


My bad habits lead to wide eyes staring at space
My unhealthy habits cause me to become dazed and unresponsive


And I know I lose control of the things that I say
I am aware that I sometimes can't control my own words


Yeah, I was looking for a way out, now I can't escape
I was once seeking an exit out of this lifestyle, but now I feel trapped in it


Nothing happens after two
I know that nothing good occurs after 2am


It's true, it's true
I acknowledge the truth of that statement


My bad habits lead to you (ooh)
You are the result of my unhealthy habits


Every pure intention ends when the good times start
I struggle to remain focused on anything positive when I am having fun


Falling over everything to reach the first-time spark
I am willing to risk everything for the thrill of trying something for the first time


It started under neon lights and then it all got dark
Our relationship began with excitement and ended in uncertainty and pain


I only know how to go too far
My tendency is to always take things too far and beyond moderation


We took the long way 'round
Our relationship didn't progress in a straightforward manner


And burned 'til the fun ran out, now
We exhausted the joy we once shared in our relationship and now it's gone


My bad habits lead to you (ooh)
You are the result of my unhealthy habits


My bad habits lead to you
I am responsible for the negative impact I have on you due to my own unhealthy choices




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Christopher Sheeran, Frederick John Philip Gibson, Johnny McDaid

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@HealersGuild

I’ve never really been a fan of Ed Sheeran but I heard this song in a store and wrote down the lyrics I caught so I could look it up because it was just so danceable. Pleasantly surprised it was him. This song is the definition of groovy

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Same thing with me. I heard it in a store getting coffee. The volume in the noisy store was low, but I HEARD IT. It grabbed me !!!!

I caught the main lyric, Bad Habits, and I looked it up.

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