Just A Habit
Naomi Lyrics


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It's just a habit, she isn't gonna call
It's nothing special, it's so unusual
It's just a habit, quit staring at it
Where are we headed?
Are we just a habit?

It's just a habit, a hobby for the week
This great big planet, and everyone's unique
So where's the fire, say where's the fire
It's just a habit until you've had it

It won't stop, it won't help
All those great books on the shelf
Switch it off, switch it on
I am just an electron

It's just a habit, this waiting by the phone
I'm out of credit, I'm finally alone
It's just a habit, so now is that it
When will I get it?
It's just a habit

It won't stop, it won't go
All those things I'll never know
Switch it off, switch it on
I am just an electron

It's just a habit, she isn't gonna call




It's nothing special, it's so unusual
It's just a habit, quit staring at it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Naomi's song "Just A Habit" explore the concept of a relationship that has become routine and habitual. The singer reflects on the cyclical nature of relationships, suggesting that sometimes we continue to engage in behaviors or patterns even when they are no longer fulfilling or meaningful. The first verse suggests that the singer has been waiting for a phone call from someone who they are used to speaking to, but who will not be calling this time. The second verse takes a broader perspective on this habit, suggesting that people engage in habits or hobbies for a short period of time before moving on to something else, and that relationships can fall into this same pattern of fleeting interests.


The repeated refrain of 'it's just a habit' emphasizes the cyclical nature of the behavior and suggests that it has become an entrenched part of the singer's life. However, the final lines of the song express ambiguity about the future of this habit, leading the listener to question whether the singer will continue down this path or be able to break away from it. As a whole, the song provides a commentary on the monotony and repetitiveness of life, and how it can be hard to break out of patterns that we have grown accustomed to.


Line by Line Meaning

It's just a habit, she isn't gonna call
The act of waiting by the phone is just a habit, and not a guaranteed call.


It's nothing special, it's so unusual
The phenomenon of waiting by the phone is a usual thing that is not much significant.


It's just a habit, quit staring at it
The act of staring at the phone expecting it to ring is just a habit and not worth wasting time on.


Where are we headed?
Where is the relationship going?


Are we just a habit?
Are we in a habitual relationship that has no real meaning or depth?


It's just a habit, a hobby for the week
Waiting by the phone is just something to pass time and does not have serious implications.


This great big planet, and everyone's unique
Considering the vastness and uniqueness of the world, waiting by the phone is a small matter.


So where's the fire, say where's the fire
What is the urgency or importance of always waiting by the phone?


It's just a habit until you've had it
Waiting by the phone is just a habit until it starts to take a toll on one's wellbeing and mood.


It won't stop, it won't help
Continuing the habit of waiting by the phone will not be beneficial.


All those great books on the shelf
There are more meaningful things to do than waiting by the phone.


Switch it off, switch it on
Stop the cycle of waiting by the phone.


I am just an electron
I am insignificant and powerless in this matter. Waiting by the phone will not change the outcome.


It's just a habit, this waiting by the phone
The act of waiting by the phone is a repetitive behavior with no significant meaning or purpose.


I'm out of credit, I'm finally alone
I am out of energy and time to keep waiting by the phone. It is finally over.


It's just a habit, so now is that it
The phone won't ring anymore, confirming that waiting by the phone was just a habit.


When will I get it?
When will I understand that waiting by the phone is a pointless habit?


It won't stop, it won't go
The habit of waiting by the phone will continue to linger even after it is abandoned.


All those things I'll never know
There are other things to discover and learn beyond waiting by the phone.


Switch it off, switch it on
End the habit of waiting and start afresh.


I am just an electron
I am insignificant and powerless in this matter. Waiting by the phone has no real effect on the outcome.


It's just a habit, she isn't gonna call
Waiting by the phone expecting a certain call is only a habit and cannot guarantee that the call will happen.


It's nothing special, it's so unusual
Waiting by the phone is a common habit that is not worth much attention.


It's just a habit, quit staring at it
The act of staring at the phone waiting for a call is only a repetitive behavior with no significant value.




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Bert Flavio

Such and underrated track. Thanks for sharing Vencislav .E

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