Here is the official lyrics of “Bad Habit” by Acknowledged American singer and talented songwriter, Steve Lacy.
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Steve Lacy – Bad Habit Lyrics
[Intro]
I wish I knew you wanted me
I wish I knew, I wish I knew you wanted me
I wish I knew, I wish I knew you wanted me
[Verse 1]
What you, ooh, uh, what you do?
Made a move, coulda made a move
If I knew I’d be with you
Is it too late to pursue?
[Chorus]
I bite my tongue, it’s a bad habit
Kinda mad that I didn’t take a stab at it
Thought you were too good for me, my dear
Never gave me time of day, my dear
It’s okay, things happen for
Reasons that I think are sure, yeah
[Post-Chorus]
I wish I knew, I wish I knew you wanted me (I wish I knew)
I wish I knew (Oh), I wish I knew you wanted me
I wish I knew (Yeah), I wish I knew you wanted me (Oh)
I wish I knew, I wish I knew you wanted me
[Verse 2]
Please say to me (Please, just say to me)
If you still wanna
I wish you wouldn’t play with me
I wanna know (Oh, no)
[Chorus]
Uh, can I bite your tongue like my bad habit?
Would you mind if I tried to make a pass at it?
No, you’re not too good for me, my dear
Funny you come back to me, my dear
It’s okay, things happen for
Reasons that I can’t ignore, yeah
[Post-Chorus]
I wish I knew, I wish I knew you wanted me
I wish I knew (Wish I knew), I wish I knew you wanted me (Oh)
[Bridge]
You can’t surprise a Gemini (I wish I knew)
I’m everywhere, I’m cross-eyed, and (I wish I knew you wanted me)
Now that you’re back, I can’t decide (I wish I knew)
If I decide if you’re invited (I wish I knew you wanted me)
You always knew the way to wow me
Fuck around, get tongue-tied, and
I turn it on, I make it rowdy
Then carry on, but I’m not hiding
You grabbing me hard ’cause you know what you found
It’s biscuits, it’s gravy, babe
[Break]
Mm-mm-mm
Mm-mm-mm
Mm-mm-mm, mm-mm-mm-mm
Mm-mm-mm, mm-mm-mm-mm
Mm-mm-mm, mm-mm-mm-mm
Mm-mm-mm, mm-mm-mm-mm
Mm-mm-mm, mm-mm-mm-mm
Mm-mm-mm, mm-mm-mm-mm
[Outro]
You can’t surprise a Gemini
But you know it’s biscuits, it’s gravy, babe
I knew you’d come back around
‘Cause you know it’s biscuits, it’s gravy, babe
Let’s fuck in the back of the mall, lose control
Go stupid, go crazy, babe
I know I’ll be in your heart till the end
You’ll miss me, don’t beg me, babe
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FAQs About Steve Lacy’s hit “Bad Habit”:
What is “Bad Habit” about?
“Bad Habit” explores regret and missed opportunities in romance. Lacy sings about hesitating to make a move—“Made a move, could’ve made a move… I bite my tongue, it’s a bad habit”—highlighting the frustration of not acting when one should have.
Why does he repeat “I wish I knew you wanted me”?
That line serves as the emotional core—expressing the longing and confusion of not recognizing mutual interest. Lacy wishes he had seen the signs earlier .
Who contributed to writing and shaping the song?
Steve Lacy co-wrote the track with Diana Gordon, John Kirby, Brittany Fousheé, and Matthew Castellanos. Fousheé’s vocals open the song, while Tyler, the Creator helped refine the catchy chorus by trimming a “you” for stickiness.
When was it released, and how did it perform?
Released June 29, 2022, as the second single from Gemini Rights, “Bad Habit” debuted on TikTok and eventually climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 2022. It made history by topping five Billboard genre charts simultaneously.
Why did the song resonate so widely?
Critics and fans praised its relatable emotion—timidity, self-doubt, and “what-if” moments—wrapped in a lo-fi, funky, genre-blending sound. Its TikTok virality and Lacy’s intimate delivery helped it connect across age groups.
How does “Bad Habit” fit into Steve Lacy’s career?
It marked a turning point. After honing his solo sound across Apollo XXI (2019) and Gemini Rights (2022), “Bad Habit” unlocked mainstream success, earning him Grammy nods for Song and Record of the Year, and anchoring his transformation into a household name