She was lead singer of the dance music band C-Bank's 1983 Top 5 Hot Dance Music/Club Play single "One More Shot", notable for record producer John Robie's use of a "non-linear" approach to its production.[clarification needed]
In 1983 Burton went solo, releasing the album In Black and White also produced by Robie. This album featured the Top 20 single "Remember What You Like" and the club favorites "Players" and "Rock Steady," all released on Atlantic Records. She had her biggest success in 1984 with the release of her second self-titled album, featuring the #1 dance hit and #19 R&B single "Bad Habits". The track reached #24 in the Netherlands Single Top 100[2] and #68 in the UK Singles Chart in March 1985.[3] Also in 1984 Burton sang two songs, "Strangers in a Strange World" and "It's Alright By Me", used on the soundtrack to the film Beat Street.[4]
In the 1990s, having regrouped as an inspirational artist, Burton had a successful run at the New York venue Don't Tell Mama,[5] with her band and group the Jenny Burton Experience. She was married to Broadway songwriter Peter Link.
Jenny Burton now focuses on gospel and inspirational music. Her last albums were released on Watchfire Records.[6]
Bad Habits
Jenny Burton Lyrics
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It's you explaining why you don't wanna be alone
Now I should hang up after what you put me through
There's no reason for me to talk to you
Except that no-one else can make me feel the way you do
It's a shame, boy, but my heart is hooked on you
You've been doing me wrong ever since I let you in
I've got a bad, bad habit, baby
And, baby, it's you, baby, it's you
I've got a bad, bad habit, baby
And, baby, it's you, baby, it's you
It's eight AM, who's that knocking at my door?
It's a lady for you, boy, now I can't take no more
She's says that you're her man and she came to take you home
But didn't you tell me that you were all alone?
I've got a bad, bad habit, baby
Oh, baby, it's you, baby, it's you
I've got a bad, bad habit, baby
Baby, it's you, baby, it's you
Bad, bad habit, baby
I know, baby, it's you, baby, it's you
I've got a bad, bad habit, baby
Oh, oh, it's you, I know it's you
You're a bad, bad habit that I should break
Don't wanna lose the love you make, oh, boy
But you're always in some kind of mess
I never know what to expect, no, no
Oho, yeah
(Bad, bad habit, baby) Oooh, baby
It's you, baby, it's you, yeah, yeah
Bad, bad habit, baby
It's you, baby, it's you, it's you
(I've got a bad, bad habit, baby
Baby, it's you, baby it's you)
(Bad, bad habit, baby
Baby, it's you, baby, it's you
Bad, bad habit, baby
Baby, it's you, baby, it's you)
Oh no, you're a bad, bad, bad, bad habit
Bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad habit
Bad, bad habit, bad, bad habit, yeah
Bad, bad, baby, bad, bad habit
Bad, bad habit, baby
I know, baby, it's you, baby, it's you, oh, say you
(Bad, bad habit, baby) Bad, bad habit
The song "Bad Habits" by Jenny Burton is about a woman who is consistently drawn back to a man who treats her poorly, even though she knows she should move on. The song starts with the woman receiving a late-night phone call from the man who explains why he doesn't want to be alone. Although she knows that the man has been treating her badly, she cannot resist his love. She has a "bad, bad habit" of being drawn to him.
As the song progresses, the woman is interrupted by a woman who has come to take the man home, claiming that he is her man. The woman is heartbroken, realizing that the man has been lying to her. However, she still cannot resist him, acknowledging that he is a "bad habit" that she should break.
The lyrics of this song convey a sense of vulnerability and longing that is universal. The woman is aware of the unhealthy nature of her relationship with the man, but she cannot resist the allure of his love. This is a relatable experience that many people have gone through.
Line by Line Meaning
It's two AM, who's that ringing my phone?
You're calling me in the middle of the night and I wonder who it is.
It's you explaining why you don't wanna be alone
You're justifying why you need me because you can't bear being alone.
Now I should hang up after what you put me through
I should end this call because of all the pain you've caused me.
There's no reason for me to talk to you
I don't have a valid reason to keep talking to you, but I want to.
Except that no-one else can make me feel the way you do
The only reason I continue to put up with this is because I haven't found anyone else who makes me feel like you do.
It's a shame, boy, but my heart is hooked on you
I'm disappointed in myself for being so drawn to you, but my heart can't help it.
You've been doing me wrong ever since I let you in
You haven't treated me well since I allowed you into my life.
But it's your love that thrills me to no end
Despite everything, it's the thrill of being loved by you that keeps me going.
I've got a bad, bad habit, baby
I'm aware that being with you is detrimental, but I can't help myself.
And, baby, it's you, baby, it's you
It's specifically you that I'm addicted to, baby.
It's eight AM, who's that knocking at my door?
It's morning, and someone is at my door. I wonder who it is.
It's a lady for you, boy, now I can't take no more
There's a woman at the door for you, and I can't deal with this anymore.
She's says that you're her man and she came to take you home
This woman claims you're her partner and has arrived to take you home.
But didn't you tell me that you were all alone?
I thought you told me that you were single and we could be together.
You're a bad, bad habit that I should break
You know you're a destructive habit that I need to let go of.
Don't wanna lose the love you make, oh, boy
Despite the damage, I don't want to lose the affection you give me, dear boy.
But you're always in some kind of mess
You're always wrapped in some sort of problem.
I never know what to expect, no, no
I have no idea what to expect from you, ever.
(Bad, bad habit, baby) Oooh, baby
You're such a harmful addiction, baby.
It's you, baby, it's you, yeah, yeah
You're the one I crave, baby, no one else.
Oh no, you're a bad, bad, bad, bad habit
You're really detrimental to my well-being.
Bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad habit
You're an awful, awful habit that I can't seem to shake.
Bad, bad habit, bad, bad habit, yeah
You are a distressing habit that I continue to hold on to.
Bad, bad, baby, bad, bad habit
You're so harmful, baby. Such a bad habit.
(Bad, bad habit, baby) Bad, bad habit
This relationship is a harmful addiction that I shouldn't continue to entertain.
Contributed by Isaac V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kw_2707
Heard this for the first time just now on the radio and I'm really surprised to see how underrated this song is!
@marquiswallace9957
Love Jenny Burton. Performed and written in the same vein as Joslyn Brown’s Somebody Else’s Guy. It’s like she picked up where Joslyn left off.
@gregorya.champion3784
They do sound similar
@Antertainment531
I'm sure it was produced and written by the same person(people).
@Hulk2k6
Same situation, her lover's swinging his baloney around town if you get my drift
@noneotherthannigel2823
It was produced by the same producers along with the same super percussionist IVAN HAMPDEN Jr. Drummer for (Luther Vandross, Roberta Flack, Ashford and Simpson, and many more.
@djv-anthoni5891
I have always said that even back then....thought I only felt that way
@francisibok474
Joselyn Brown would be rocking to this. This was my jam in '85. Nostalgic. Brilliant joint.
@joshtshabalala1285
Gone are those days but this kind of music 🎶 rocks
@alexsudar1921
Great funky song ❤❤❤