Bad Habit
Foals(폴스) Lyrics
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You've fallen again
The way I fell before
'Cause I'm a bad loser
When you get your way
And I know that I'll change
I'm chained again
There's nothing I want today
'Cause I'm a bad habit
One you cannot shake
And I hope that I change
Don't follow me
Don't follow me
So I wont
let the flowers grow
Into the deep below
Oh, would you forget me now?
Still small
Small voice of calm
It's the blame into my arms
'Cause I'm a bad habit
One you cannot shake
Oh, Mary, mercy!
Would you pray for me?
Would you pray for me?
So I wont
Let the flowers grow
Into the deep below
Oh, would you forget me now?
And if I could
Make the days of pain
Wash the stains away
Oh, would you forget me now?
Ah!
'Cause I made my mistakes
And I feel something's changed
And I know what's at stake
Wash the stains away
So I won't
Let the flowers grow
Into the deep below
Oh, would you forget me now?
And if I could
Take the pain away
Wash the stains away
Oh, would you forgive me now?
I made my mistakes
And I feel something's changed
Wash the stains away
And I feel quite okay
The lyrics to Foals' song Bad Habit depict a person who acknowledges the fact that they are a bad habit that someone cannot break. The song consists of two people who have both lost their way and are struggling with staying together. The singer admits to being a bad loser and knowing that they need to change. They ask the person not to follow them and let them grow as an individual.
Line by Line Meaning
I know
I understand and acknowledge
You've fallen again
You've made the same mistake again
The way I fell before
Just like I did before
'Cause I'm a bad loser
I don't take losing well
When you get your way
When things go your way
And I know that I'll change
I know I need to change
I'm chained again
I'm trapped in this cycle again
You've lost your way
You're struggling
There's nothing I want today
I don't have any desires at the moment
'Cause I'm a bad habit
I'm a negative influence I can't easily be rid of
One you cannot shake
One that you can't get rid of
And I hope that I change
I hope I can change
Don't follow me
Don't do what I do
Don't follow me
Don't follow my lead
So I won't
I won't
let the flowers grow
I won't let things progress naturally
Into the deep below
Let things get worse
Oh, would you forget me now?
Would you please forget about me?
Still small
Still quiet voice
Small voice of calm
The soothing voice
It's the blame into my arms
It's taking the blame and responsibility onto myself
'Cause I'm a bad habit
I'm a negative influence I can't easily be rid of
One you cannot shake
One that you can't get rid of
Oh, Mary, mercy!
Oh, mercy me!
Would you pray for me?
Can you please pray for me?
So I won't
I won't
Let the flowers grow
Let things progress naturally
Into the deep below
Let things get worse
Oh, would you forget me now?
Would you please forget about me?
And if I could
If I could
Make the days of pain
Remove the painful days
Wash the stains away
Remove the negative effects
Oh, would you forget me now?
Would you please forget about me?
Ah!
Expressing emotion
'Cause I made my mistakes
I have made errors
And I feel something's changed
I feel that something has shifted
And I know what's at stake
I understand what's at risk
Wash the stains away
Remove the negative effects
So I won't
I won't
Let the flowers grow
Let things progress naturally
Into the deep below
Let things get worse
Oh, would you forget me now?
Would you please forget about me?
And if I could
If I could
Take the pain away
Remove the hurt
Wash the stains away
Remove the negative effects
Oh, would you forgive me now?
Would you please forgive me?
I made my mistakes
I have made errors
And I feel something's changed
I feel that something has shifted
Wash the stains away
Remove the negative effects
And I feel quite okay
I feel fine now
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kevinhxc 93
I know
You've fallen again
The way I fell before
'Cause I'm a bad loser
When you get your way
And I know that I'll change
I'm chained again
You've lost your way
There's nothing I want today
'Cause I'm a bad habit
One you cannot shake
And I hope that I change
Don't follow me
Don't follow me
So I wont
let the flowers grow
Into the deep below
Oh, would you forget me now?
Still small
Small voice of calm
It's the blame into my arms
'Cause I'm a bad habit
One you cannot shake
Oh, Mary, mercy!
Would you pray for me?
Would you pray for me?
So I wont
Let the flowers grow
Into the deep below
Oh, would you forget me now?
And if I could
Make the days of pain
Wash the stains away
Oh, would you forget me now?
Ah!
'Cause I made my mistakes
And I feel something's changed
And I know what's at stake
Wash the stains away
So I won't
Let the flowers grow
Into the deep below
Oh, would you forget me now?
And if I could
Take the pain away
Wash the stains away
Oh, would you forgive me now?
I made my mistakes
And I feel something's changed
Wash the stains away
And I feel quite okay
Tom
One of the things I like about foals compared to other bands is the fact they not only have great lyrics but the fact they also have a strong focus on the music thats actually playing and they always build it up really well.
James Budden
so relatable omg wow r u a real person
Austin Page
yannis said in an interview that he hates edm because of the lack of talent and destruction of musicianship, who wants to go see a macbook and a bunch of lights? so childish
Emmanuel Millán
Bad habit isn't just the best song of 'Holy fire', It is the best song of all the albums. At least for me. Foals addicted.
Julius Ernst
Black Gold
Squalo Oceano
Yeah that’s a no buddy, it’s a good song from their worst album. Still good though.
Luis Alberto Aparicio Veloza
Blue blood!
Jose Neri
You are absolutely right, it's been my favourite song eversince it came out
joeshmoe2022
This is painfully beautiful and deserves so many more views
Jose Neri
This song has been my favourite song since 2013. The melody, Yannis' voice, the guitars, the lyrics, the up and downs it has. Every time I listen to it it's like the first time I did, an absolute piece of art this is. I went through my teens up until now with it, and I am deeply grateful to Foals for it, you bloody geniuses