Bad Waitress is a four-piece punkrock band from Toronto, ON. Starting their… Read Full Bio ↴Bad Waitress is a four-piece punkrock band from Toronto, ON. Starting their musical adventures as The Nude Dogs, Bad Waitress got signed to Royal Mountain Records in 2018 and haven't stopped since. They incorporate heavy licks, intense energy, and strong satire. They put out their first EP as Bad Waitress called "Party bangers: Volume 1" on 4.20 of 2018 and are currently waiting on the release of their first full length. As a collective they strive to create an empowering, inclusive and positive environment for people to rage out and have a fucking awesome time with some FEROCIOUS, SHAMELESS, ECCENTRIC PSYCHO MUSIC MANIIIAAAAA.

Too Many Bad Habits
Bad Waitress Lyrics

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I got too many bad habits
To be this broke

My whole body is covered in stick and poke
My whole life is just a fuckin' joke
Hey man on the street,
Give me a smoke

Nothing can bother me
Sitting in the pharmacy
Waitin' on that big man
To give me what he can
No don't fall asleep
Your in the pharmacy
Waitin' on that big man
To give you what he can

I've got too many bad habits
To be this broke

This whole room is covered in shitty blokes
And all my friends and are just so high on coke
Hey lady on the street
Give me anything to smoke

Nothing can bother me
Sitting in the pharmacy
Waitin' on that big man
To give me what he can
No don't fall asleep
Your in the pharmacy
Waitin' on that big man
To give you what he can

I've got too many bad habits to be this broke
I've got too many bad habits to be this broke

Nothing can bother me
Sitting in the pharmacy
Waitin' on that big man
To give me what he can
No don't fall asleep
Your in the pharmacy

Waitin' on that big man
To give you what he can

Overall Meaning

In Bad Waitress's song "Too Many Bad Habits," the lyrics depict the singer's life as a chaotic mess. The opening lines "I got too many bad habits/To be this broke" reveal the singer's self-awareness that they have too many negative tendencies despite their financial struggles. The line "My whole body is covered in stick and poke" refers to the crude tattoos the singer has on their body, which may insinuate that they have a habit of making impulsive decisions. The next line, "My whole life is just a fuckin' joke," emphasizes the desperation and hopelessness of their situation.

The rest of the lyrics highlight the singer's dependence on drugs and the people around them. The line "this whole room is covered in shitty blokes" suggests that they are surrounded by unsavory characters, and "all my friends and are just so high on coke" reveals that their friends are caught up in the same damaging behavior. The line "Hey lady on the street, give me anything to smoke" portrays their desperation for a temporary fix, regardless of what it is.

Throughout the verse, there is a recurring motif of the singer being "sitting in the pharmacy, waiting on that big man to give me what he can." It's unclear who the "big man" refers to, but it possibly could be a drug dealer or someone with access to prescription medicine. Regardless, this line emphasizes the singer's dependence on drugs and their willingness to go to great lengths to obtain them.

Overall, "Too Many Bad Habits" is a gritty, unapologetic depiction of addiction and its consequences. It showcases Bad Waitress's unique blend of punk and grunge elements, delivering an energetic and dismal track that highlights the harsh realities of addiction.

Line by Line Meaning

I got too many bad habits To be this broke
Having multiple bad habits with no money to support them

My whole body is covered in stick and poke
Tattoos made with a needle and ink, often indicative of a carefree lifestyle

My whole life is just a fuckin' joke
Life is not taken seriously as a result of bad habits

Hey man on the street, Give me a smoke
Asking a stranger for a cigarette, further demonstrating dependence on a bad habit

Nothing can bother me Sitting in the pharmacy Waitin' on that big man To give me what he can No don't fall asleep Your in the pharmacy Waitin' on that big man To give you what he can
Form of escapism by seeking out drugs to further fuel bad habits, and the desperation that comes with that lifestyle

This whole room is covered in shitty blokes And all my friends are just so high on coke Hey lady on the street Give me anything to smoke
Surroundings and social circle also influenced by bad habits, and further dependence on substances

I've got too many bad habits to be this broke
Reiterating the fact that the current financial state is unsupportable with the presence of multiple bad habits

Nothing can bother me Sitting in the pharmacy Waitin' on that big man To give me what he can No don't fall asleep Your in the pharmacy Waitin' on that big man To give you what he can
Continuation of the desire for drugs to numb reality, and the need to ensure that the supplier delivers

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Eva Palmar-De Melo, Kali-Ann Butala, Katelyn Molgard, Nicole Johnson

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