You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me
Eddy Howard Lyrics
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Seems to act just like a drug
You're getting to be a habit with me
Let me stay in your arms
I'm addicted to your charms
You're getting to be a habit with me
I used to think your love was something that I could take or leave alone
But now I couldn't do without my supply
Oh, I can't break away
I must have you every day
As regularly as coffee or tea
You've got me in your clutches
And I can't get free
You're getting to be a habit with me
Can't break it
You're getting to be a habit with me
You've got me in your clutches
And I can't get free
Like getting shut-eye,
You are what I need
Eternally, ohhh! my
You're getting to be a habit with me
In the lyrics of Eddy Howard's song "You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me," the singer describes how the person they are singing to has become a significant and addictive presence in their life. The opening lines "Every kiss, every hug / Seems to act just like a drug" convey the idea that the love and affection from this person elicit a powerful and intoxicating response in the singer. The repeated phrase "You're getting to be a habit with me" reinforces the idea that this person has become a constant and essential part of the singer's daily life.
The lyrics further describe how the singer's feelings towards this person have evolved over time. Initially, the singer thought they could take or leave the person's love, but now they feel they cannot live without it. The lines "I used to think your love was something that I could take or leave alone / But now I couldn't do without my supply" express the singer's realization that they are dependent on this person emotionally and need them in their life.
The comparison to daily habits like consuming coffee or tea emphasizes the regularity and consistency with which the singer feels the need for this person's presence. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and longing, as the singer expresses that they "need you for my own" and "must have you every day." The imagery of being in someone's clutches and unable to break free suggests a sense of being trapped or ensnared by their love, unable to escape the hold they have over the singer.
The concluding lines of the song reinforce the idea that this person has become a fundamental part of the singer's life, as they compare their presence to that of a necessary and perpetual habit. The repeated refrain "You're getting to be a habit with me" underscores the depth of the singer's attachment and the extent to which this person has become intertwined with their daily existence. The singer's declaration that they "can't break it" and that the person is "what I need / Eternally" cements the idea that their connection is enduring and essential.
Line by Line Meaning
Every kiss, every hug
Your affectionate gestures have become like a powerful addiction for me
Seems to act just like a drug
Your love has a strong hold over me, much like a drug
You're getting to be a habit with me
I have become so accustomed to you that you are now a constant presence in my life
Let me stay in your arms
I seek comfort and security in your embrace
I'm addicted to your charms
I am irresistibly drawn to your appealing qualities
I used to think your love was something that I could take or leave alone
I once believed I could easily live without your love
But now I couldn't do without my supply
Now I realize that I depend on your love for my happiness
I need you for my own
I need you to be a part of my life
Oh, I can't break away
I cannot resist the hold you have over me
I must have you every day
I long for your presence in my daily life
As regularly as coffee or tea
Like a daily routine, I crave your company
You're getting to be a habit with me
You have become an integral part of my life
Can't break it
I am unable to break free from my attachment to you
You've got me in your clutches
You have a strong hold over me
And I can't get free
I am unable to escape from your influence
Like getting shut-eye,
Just like the need for sleep,
You are what I need
You are essential to my well-being
Eternally, ohhh! my
Forever and without end, oh my goodness
You're getting to be a habit with me
Your presence in my life has become a comforting routine for me
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY WARREN, AL DUBIN
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