Habits
dreambeaches Lyrics

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I own more half-read books than good looks
But I can fake a smile
And I will take my time with them

I make more plans than I have good friends
But I will take the ride
And I'll stay out all night

I get a little lost sometimes,
Ooh I get better
I get dark sometimes, well well well

Get lost sometimes,
Ooh I get better
I get dark sometimes
I´ve see more accidents than intent
Save magazines for lonely eyes

´Cause yellow teeth, they tell no lies
Now everything has been reversed
I'm walking forward to my birth

I get a little lost sometimes,
Ooh I get better
I get dark sometimes, well well well
Get lost sometimes,

Ooh I get better
I get dark sometimes, well well well

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to dreambeaches's song "Habits" are reflective of a person who, despite owning many books and making plans, struggles with finding their place in the world. The opening line, "I own more half-read books than good looks," reveals that the singer is introspective, but perhaps lacks the confidence to put themselves "out there." They can "fake a smile" but take their time with reading and learning.

The following verse, "I make more plans than I have good friends," suggests that the singer is a dreamer, but perhaps doesn't have a solid support system. They are willing to "take the ride" and "stay out all night" but may be doing so to escape feelings of loneliness or uncertainty.

The chorus is a reflection of the singer's inner struggle; they admit to getting "a little lost sometimes" but have the potential to get better. The line "I get dark sometimes" reveals that the singer can also become overwhelmed or feel hopeless. The final verse mentions "accidents" and "yellow teeth" which could be interpreted as reminders of life's imperfections. However, the singer expresses a willingness to keep moving forward and "walking forward to [their] birth."

Overall, "Habits" is a song about a person who is trying to make sense of their place in the world. They may feel lost or unsure of themselves, but are willing to take risks in order to discover where they belong.

Line by Line Meaning

I own more half-read books than good looks
I have a tendency to start things and not finish them, like reading books, but I prioritize my appearance by being able to appear happy even when I'm not

But I can fake a smile
Despite how I may feel, I am able to look happy for the sake of others

And I will take my time with them
When I do eventually get around to finishing something, I take my time with it to truly appreciate it

I make more plans than I have good friends
I tend to be ambitious with my plans, but I don't always have close friends with whom to share them

But I will take the ride
I am open to experiencing new things and taking opportunities when they come my way

And I'll stay out all night
When I do have the chance to have fun, I will make the most of it and stay out as late as possible

I get a little lost sometimes, Ooh I get better
I may feel a bit uncertain or confused at times, but ultimately, I am able to improve and move forward

I get dark sometimes, well well well
At times, I can feel emotionally weighed down and struggle to see the positive in things

I've seen more accidents than intent
I have experienced more disappointments or mistakes than successes or achievements

Save magazines for lonely eyes
I keep things around that bring me comfort or a temporary escape when I am feeling lonely

'Cause yellow teeth, they tell no lies
Appearance can be deceiving, so I would rather hold onto things or people who genuinely bring me joy rather than focus on superficial qualities

Now everything has been reversed
Things have turned out differently than expected or imagined

I'm walking forward to my birth
I am moving forward and growing in a new way, like being born into a new version of myself

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