You're Getting to Be a Habbit With Me
Julie London Lyrics


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I don't know exactly how it started,
But it started in fun;
I just wanted someone to be gay with,
To play with someone.
But now I realize that I could never let you go,
And I've come to tell you so;

[Chorus]
Ev'ry kiss, ev'ry hug
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,
I need you for my own.
Oh, I can't break away,
I must have you ev'ry 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.

I thought it was just another meeting,
But my fate had begun;
Something in my heart kept on repeating,
She's diff'rent, this one.
I'm getting, oh so used to having you around each day,
Don't you ever go away.





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Julie London's "You're Getting to Be a Habit With Me" tell the story of someone who initially sought out a casual, fun relationship but has since realized they are deeply attached to their partner. The verses describe how the relationship began as a way to have someone to spend time with, but the singer has become increasingly reliant on their partner's affection to the point where they can no longer imagine life without them. The chorus reinforces this addiction metaphor, with each kiss and hug acting like a drug that the singer cannot resist. The final verse suggests that the singer didn't initially realize how important their partner would become, but now they cannot imagine life without them.


These lyrics speak to the universal human experience of falling in love and becoming dependent on another person. The song describes the rush of emotions that can initially make a relationship feel like a fun, lighthearted romp, but which can quickly evolve into a deep emotional bond. The song's catchy melody and jazz-infused instrumentation add to its appeal, making it a popular classic that has been covered by numerous artists over the years.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know exactly how it started,
I am uncertain about the start of our relationship.


But it started in fun;
We started having fun in the beginning.


I just wanted someone to be gay with,
Initially, I just wanted someone to be happy and cheerful with.


To play with someone.
I wanted someone to play with.


But now I realize that I could never let you go,
Now I realize that I cannot let you go.


And I've come to tell you so;
That's why I am telling you now.


Ev'ry kiss, ev'ry hug
Every kiss and every hug


Seems to act just like a drug;
Feels like an addiction


You're getting to be a habit with me.
You are becoming a habit to me.


Let me stay in your arms,
Let me stay in your arms


I'm addicted to your charms;
I am addicted to your charms


You're getting to be a habit with me.
You are becoming a habit to me.


I used to think your love was something that I
I used to think I could live without your love


Could take or leave alone.
I could take it or leave it regardless


But now I couldn't do without my supply,
But now I need it all the time


I need you for my own.
I need you for myself


Oh, I can't break away,
I can't distance myself


I must have you ev'ry day,
I must have you every day


As regularly as coffee or tea.
As regularly as I have coffee or tea


You've got me in your clutches and I can't get free,
I can't break free from you


You're getting to be a habit with me,
You are becoming a habit to me


(Can't break it!)
I can't break it!


You're getting to be a habit with me.
You are becoming a habit to me.


I thought it was just another meeting,
I thought it was just another meeting


But my fate had begun;
But my fate had started


Something in my heart kept on repeating,
I felt something in my heart


She's diff'rent, this one.
You are different from others.


I'm getting, oh so used to having you around each day,
Now, I am getting used to seeing you every day.


Don't you ever go away.
Please, never go away.


[Chorus]
Chorus repeats.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY WARREN, AL DUBIN

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