Tove Lo

Lyrics

[Intro]
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh

[Verse 1]
I eat my dinner in my bathtub, then I go to sex clubs
Watchin' freaky people gettin' it on
It doesn't make me nervous, if anything, I'm restless
Yeah, I've been around and I've seen it all
I get home, I got the munchies, binge on all my Twinkies
Throw up in the tub, then I go to sleep
And I drank up all my money, dazed and kinda lonely

[Chorus]
You're gone and I gotta stay
High all the time to keep you off my mind
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
High all the time to keep you off my mind
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Spend my days locked in a haze
Tryna forget you, babe, I fall back down
Gotta stay high all my life to forget I'm missin' you
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

[Verse 2]
Pick up daddies at the playground, how I spend my day time
Loosen up their frown, make 'em feel alive
I make it fast and greasy, I'm numb and way too easy
[Chorus]
You're gone and I gotta stay
High all the time to keep you off my mind
Ooh-ooh-ooh-oh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
High all the time to keep you off my mind
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Spend my days locked in a haze
Tryna forget you, babe, I fall back down
Gotta stay high all my life to forget I'm missin' you
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

[Bridge]
Stayin' in my play pretend, where the fun ain't got no end, oh
Can't go home alone again, need someone to numb the pain, oh
Stayin' in my play pretend, where the fun ain't got no end, oh-oh
Can't go home alone again, need someone to numb the pain


[Chorus]
You're gone and I gotta stay
High all the time to keep you off my mind
Ooh-ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
High all the time to keep you off my mind
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Spend my days locked in a haze
Tryna forget you, babe, I fall back down
Gotta stay high all my life, to forget I'm missin' you
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
[Outro]
Oh-oh

If you're looking for a song that blends melancholy lyrics with a catchy beat, "Habits (Stay High)" by Tove Lo should be on your playlist. The song first came out in 2013 as part of the Swedish singer's debut EP, and it quickly gained popularity around the world, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Over the years, it has become one of Tove Lo's signature tracks, loved by fans for its raw and honest portrayal of heartbreak and addiction.

About Habits (Stay High)

The narrator of "Habits (Stay High)" is going through a tough time. She's just broken up with her significant other, and she's using drugs and casual sex to numb the pain. Throughout the song, she sings about staying up all night, kissing strangers, and doing whatever it takes to forget her ex. "I gotta stay high all the time / To keep you off my mind," she explains in the chorus.

While the lyrics of "Habits (Stay High)" are undoubtedly dark and troubled, the sound of the song suggests otherwise. The upbeat electronic dance track uses a simple riff and a repetitive beat to create a hypnotic groove that makes it hard not to dance along. The juxtaposition between the somber lyrics and the upbeat melody is part of what makes "Habits (Stay High)" so interesting and unique.

One of the most striking things about "Habits (Stay High)" is how personal and confessional the lyrics are. In interviews, Tove Lo has confirmed that the song is autobiographical and based on a real-life breakup she went through. She wrote the lyrics herself, without any censorship or filter, and the result is a raw and unflinching portrait of a heartbroken woman trying to find solace in drugs and casual sex.

Of course, the lyrics of "Habits (Stay High)" have also been the topic of some controversy. While Tove Lo hasn't been explicit about the exact nature of her drug use or sexual encounters, the lyrics do imply some pretty wild behavior. For example, the line "You're gone and I got to stay high / All the time to keep you off my mind" could be interpreted as referencing continuous drug addiction following the breakup. Similarly, the reference to "picking up daddies at the playground," although never explained or confirmed, is an ambiguous lyric bringing up multiple interpretations. Some critics have accused Tove Lo of glamorizing destructive behavior or being a bad influence on young people, especially considering the song's huge success among a teenage audience.

Nevertheless, the power of "Habits (Stay High)" lies in its honesty and vulnerability. Tove Lo doesn't sugarcoat or glorify her experiences; she simply lays them bare for the world to see and hear. The fact that so many people have connected with the song is a testament to the universality of heartbreak and the lengths we go to escape it.

Ultimately, "Habits (Stay High)" is a song about addiction, both to drugs and to people. The narrator is hooked on the feeling of love and the high it brings, even though it's unhealthy and destructive. She knows she should move on and let go, but she can't. Instead, she turns to drugs and one-night stands to forget, hoping that they will make her feel something, anything, besides the pain of heartbreak.

“It’s about my breakup," Tove Lo said in an interview for Billboard. "It’s very, very honest. I talk about pretty much every mistake I made in that relationship in that song.”

"Habits (Stay High)" is a powerful and emotional song, both musically and lyrically. It's a testament to Tove Lo's talent as a songwriter and performer, and it's no wonder that it continues to resonate with fans around the world.

• Release Date: March 15, 2013
• Artist: Tove Lo