Machine Gun Kelly

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Ay, complicated, frustrated, underestimated
Can't sleep, mind racing, hard to stay concentrated
Foreign towns, missing home, please don't forget about me
Tell the story, all the glory, fuck what they say about me
Some days I feel
So out of place with all these fake people in my face
I cannot relate, yeah, sometimes I feel
Like I create, and they just take everything I make
Turn around and then hate
Maybe I was living off expectations, or I was born in the wrong generation? (That's probably it)
Meanwhile I'm crushing weed overseas
Hopefully tonight we'll find more, long days on tour
Backstage getting boring, but step on stage and they roaring

[Chorus]
I fell in love with a very bad habit
But I feel alive for the very first time

[Post-Chorus]
I don't wanna die
But I don't, I don't wanna hide or keep shit inside
I will not cry, so I deal how I deal with it, deal with it

[Verse 2]
I am thirteen hours clean and still counting
Save me from these day dreams about it
Under full moons, night swims, and tattoos
I cannot stand these fucking rules
I've been sailing too long in cold water
Restrain me from these pills and more doctors
And erase me from this page and start over
I wanna start over
[Chorus]
See, I fell in love with a very bad habit
But I was alive for the very first time
You said goodbye when I was trying to say
"Something ain't right inside of me"
I wanna run away (I want to run away, run away), yeah
I don't wanna stay (I don't wanna stay, I don't wanna stay here)

[Verse 3]
I wish you could relate
I'd wish upon a star— fuck that, leave it up to fate
We are who we are so don't judge me
Just 'cause it's hard to smile
Read between thin white lines
See what's in my mind

[Chorus]
I fell in love with a very bad habit
But I was alive for the very first time
You said goodbye when I was trying to say
"Something ain't right inside of me"
I wanna run away, yeah
I don't wanna stay here

Machine Gun Kelly, or MGK, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter, who has been making music for over a decade. His unique style and sound have caught the attention of music fans around the world, and he has released hit after hit throughout his career.

Habits, which was released in 2017, is one of MGK’s most popular songs. It was added to his album bloom, and it quickly gained popularity for its raw and honest lyrics.

About Habits

Habits is a powerful and emotional song that deals with a variety of complex themes and emotions. At its core, the song is about addiction and the struggles that come with it. MGK touches on several specific types of addiction in the song, including drug addiction and addiction to social media and fame. Throughout the song, he talks about the negative impact that these addictions can have on a person’s life, as well as the intense struggle that comes with trying to break free from them.

In addition to addiction, the song also deals with themes of love, loss, and loneliness. MGK talks about missing home and the people he loves, and the challenges of touring and being away from the people and places that mean the most to him. He also touches on the frustration and anger that can come from dealing with the pressures of fame and the constant scrutiny of the public eye.

Despite the dark and often intense topics that Habits covers, the song is also filled with hope and a sense of resilience. MGK writes the lyrics in a way that make them relatable to anyone who has struggled with addiction or other difficult experiences, and he offers a sense of understanding and compassion for those who are going through a tough time.

One of the unique aspects of Habits is the way in which MGK wrote the song. In a tweet from December 2017, he explained that he had written the song in a way that the ‘habit’ could be the listeners’ own and not specific to one thing. In other words, the song can be interpreted in a variety of ways, depending on the listener’s own experiences and struggles.

Later, he clarified the song’s real meanings in another tweet stating that as much as he wrote the song to be relatable to everyone's struggles, it was written for his friend who was heavily addicted to drugs at the time. MGK was heartbroken to see his friend go through that struggle and the song was meant to empower him to change his ways.

It’s clear that Habits is a deeply personal and emotional song for MGK, and it’s one that has resonated with fans all over the world. With its powerful lyrics and honest themes, the song is a testament to MGK’s talent as a songwriter and his ability to capture the raw emotions that come with addiction, loss, and love.

In the end, Habits is a song that is both complex and relatable, and it’s one that is sure to stand the test of time. Whether you’re struggling with addiction yourself, or you simply appreciate great music, this song is not one that you’ll want to miss.

• Release Date: December 1, 2017
• Artist: Machine Gun Kelly