Bad Habits

Maxwell

About Bad Habits

"Bad Habits" is an R&B song by American R&B singer Maxwell. The song is the second single released from BLACKsummers'night and peaked at number four on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, spending 46 weeks on the chart.


Year:
2009
5:52
588 
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Ah ah, ah ah lady
Lately, lady
Make me queasy
Don't speak no sound
I want you to prove it to me in the nude
Addicted to the way you move

Honey, if anything ever should change in you
Don't worry I'm standing still
I'm moving with the right wheel

This is the highest cost,
Take you and make you off
Live you and leave you lost
Will you forgive me?

Asked out all over town
Drags you and keeps you down
Two times in a day around
Will you forgive me?

I can't control the feeling
Girl cause I know you're here
I feel you from the floor to the ceiling
Girl, I'll feel you when you comb your hair

Lady, when we lock it low (ah, ah)
We get together, it's an overdose
I'm slippin', I'm here, I'm on my knees
I feels my heart's about to explode

This is the highest cost,
Take you and make you off
Live you and leave you lost
Will you forgive me?

Asked out all over town
Drags you and keeps you down
Two times and I take a round
Will you forgive me?

Baby, to tell the truth
When I'm sober I jones for you
When its over I'm overdue (huh)
Girl, its no one as bad as (no one as bad as you)

You got me, you got me
You got me
Slippin' around with it
Around with it, awhile
Awhile, awhile, awhile

You got me sick with this love, baby
I'm so, I'm so in love
I can't come down

This is the highest cost, oh
Take you and make you off
Live you and leave you lost (baby)
Will you forgive me? (will you forgive me?)

Asked out all over town (ah)
Drags you and keeps you down (and I know)
Two times and I take a round
Will you forgive me?

You're my bad habit baby
You're my, you're taking
My soul, down to the level
Can't escape the way you got me locked up baby
I gotta break from you, break from you
Break from you

This is the highest cost
Take you and make you off
Live you and leave you lost
Will you forgive me?

Asked out all over town (asked out)
Drags you and keeps you down
Two times and I take a round
Will you forgive me?

Will you forgive me
Will you forgive me
Will you forgive me

Will you forgive me
Asked out all over town
Drags you and keeps you down
Two times and I take a round
Will you forgive me?

I can't control the feelin' (feelin', feelin', feelin', feelin') huh uh
I can't control the feelin' (feelin', feelin', feelin', feelin') ha ha
I can't control the feelin' (feelin', feelin', feelin', feelin', feelin')
I can't control the feelin' (feelin', feelin', feelin', feelin')

In my soul, soul
In my soul, soul ooooh

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Maxwell

Maxwell, (born May 23, 1973) is an American R&B, funk and neo soul musician. He played an important role in the development of the soul sub-genre, neo-soul. more »

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Written by: HOD DAVID, MAXWELL MENARD

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Musical Genre
"Bad Habits" is categorized under the genres of Neo-Soul, R&B, and adult contemporary.
Album Inclusion
It is among the tracks included in Maxwell's fourth studio album "BLACKsummers'night", released in 2009.
Chart Performance
"Bad Habits" charted at number four on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Song Length
The original version of the song lasts 5 minutes and 52 seconds, but the radio edit is significantly shorter.
Song Theme
The song is about Maxwell’s struggle to break free from a toxic relationship, indicating his 'bad habits'.
Grammy Nomination
"Bad Habits" was part of the album that got nominated for Grammy Award for Best R&B Album in 2010.
Song Production
The song was produced by Maxwell and his longtime collaborator, Hod David.
Songwriting Credits
Maxwell and Hod David also share songwriting credits for "Bad Habits."
Critical Reception
The song was well received by music critics, who praised Maxwell's vocal performance and the song's stylish production.
Music Video
"Bad Habits" also feature a music video where Kerry Washington starred as Maxwell’s love interest. The video complements the song with its narrative showcasing a passionate but complicated love affair.
Live Performances
Maxwell has frequently included "Bad Habits" in his live performances, including his appearances on late-night shows and his world tours.
Resurgence
The song experienced a resurgence in popularity when it was included in Maxwell's 2017 tour setlist, eight years after its initial release.

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