Bad Habits
Maxwell
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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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Written by: HOD DAVID, MAXWELL MENARD
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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.
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Album InclusionIt is among the tracks included in Maxwell's fourth studio album "BLACKsummers'night", released in 2009.
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Chart Performance"Bad Habits" charted at number four on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Song LengthThe original version of the song lasts 5 minutes and 52 seconds, but the radio edit is significantly shorter.
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Song ThemeThe song is about Maxwell’s struggle to break free from a toxic relationship, indicating his 'bad habits'.
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Grammy Nomination"Bad Habits" was part of the album that got nominated for Grammy Award for Best R&B Album in 2010.
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Song ProductionThe song was produced by Maxwell and his longtime collaborator, Hod David.
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Songwriting CreditsMaxwell and Hod David also share songwriting credits for "Bad Habits."
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Critical ReceptionThe song was well received by music critics, who praised Maxwell's vocal performance and the song's stylish production.
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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.
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Live PerformancesMaxwell has frequently included "Bad Habits" in his live performances, including his appearances on late-night shows and his world tours.
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ResurgenceThe 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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