You may have noticed that Ed Sheeran’s “Bad Habits” has been on repeat for most listeners, as Sheeran tops the Billboard charts once again. At the same time, this may have got you wondering where the inspiration behind the song came from. Well, we’ve got the answer!
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You may have noticed that Ed Sheeran’s “Bad Habits” has been on repeat for most listeners, as Sheeran tops the Billboard charts once again. At the same time, this may have got you wondering where the inspiration behind the song came from. Well, we’ve got the answer!
According to Distractify.com:
“For veteran fans of Ed, "Bad Habits" seems like a departure from his usual stripped-down acoustic melodies, but it is reminiscent of other big-time pop hits, including ones in his own discography.
The song incorporates more aspects of electronic music, and its accompanying music video is anything but conventional; it shows Ed flying around dressed as a vampire. The meaning, however, seems to be close to home for many. The song is partially about reflecting on bad decisions, often made late at night.
For the lead single off of his upcoming album rumored to be called "Minus," Ed addresses vices and the effect they have on people. Through lyrics such as, "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," he paints a picture of how impulsive decisions can lead to less-than-ideal outcomes.
Ed seems to be very aware of the implications of such late-night actions though, following up with, "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."
Even though some of the lyrics are a bit dark, the song still plays like a feel-good party bop. It relies heavily on its melody and a select handful of catchy words. “
Source: Distractify.com
Original date of publishing: July 12, 2021