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Lyrics of Bad Habits by Ed Sheeran

intro

One, two, three, four
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh

verse

Every time you come around, you know I can′t say no
Every time the sun goes down, I let you take control
I can feel the paradise before my world implodes
And tonight had something wonderful

chorus

My bad habits lead to late nights endin' alone
Conversations with a stranger I barely know
Swearin′ this will be the last, but it probably won't
I got nothin' left to lose, or use, or do
My bad habits lead to wide eyes stare into space
And I know I lose control of the things that I say
Yeah, I was lookin′ for a way out, now I can′t escape
Nothin' happens after two, it′s true, it's true, my bad habits lead to you

hook

Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
My bad habits lead to you
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
My bad habits lead to you

verse

Every pure intention ends when the good times start
Fallin′ over everything to reach the first time's spark
It started under neon lights, and then it all got dark
I only know how to go too far

chorus

My bad habits lead to late nights endin′ alone
Conversations with a stranger I barely know
Swearin' this will be the last, but it probably won't
I got nothin′ left to lose, or use, or do
My bad habits lead to wide eyes stare into space
And I know I lose control of the things that I say
Yeah, I was lookin′ for a way out, now I can't escape
Nothin′ happens after two, it's true, it′s true, my bad habits lead to you

hook

Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
My bad habits lead to you
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh

bridge

We took the long way 'round
And burned ′til the fun ran out, now

chorus

My bad habits lead to late nights endin' alone
Conversations with a stranger I barely know
Swearin' this will be the last, but it probably won′t
I got nothin′ left to lose, or use, or do
My bad habits lead to wide eyes stare into space
And I know I lose control of the things that I say
Yeah, I was lookin' for a way out, now I can′t escape
Nothin' happens after two, it′s true, it's true, my bad habits lead to you

hook

Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
My bad habits lead to you
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
My bad habits lead to you
Writer(s): Ed Sheeran, Johnny Mcdaid, Fred Gibson

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In 'Bad Habits' by Ed Sheeran, the song portrays a cycle of self-destructive behavior driven by indulging in temporary pleasures that ultimately lead to loneliness and regret. The 'bad habits' symbolize the singer's struggles with escapism and the inability to break free from toxic patterns, culminating in a realization that these behaviors only lead back to the same source of pain and emptiness.
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Themes
Self-destructive behavior
• I got nothin' left to lose, or use, or do • My bad habits lead to late nights endin' alone • Yeah, I was lookin' for a way out, now I can't escape
Temptation and desire
• It started under neon lights, and then it all got dark • Every time you come around, you know I can't say no
Regret and inevitability
• Nothin' happens after two, it's true, it's true, my bad habits lead to you • Swearin' this will be the last, but it probably won't
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Moods
Love, angst, solitude, heartbreak, despair
Rating: PG-13
Lyrics may be unsuitable for younger ears
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