Joss Stone's song "Bad Habit" is about being deeply and uncontrollably in love with someone who may not be good for you. The chorus repeats the lines "You're my bad habit, I'm trying not to love you like I do, but it's no use" to convey the idea that no matter how hard the narrator tries, they can't help but be infatuated with this person. The lyrics suggest that the person the narrator is in love with is like a drug, addictive and hard to quit. They describe the person's kiss as lethal and their love as a drug of choice that they can't come down from. Despite knowing that it's not healthy for them, they still crave this person and can't imagine being without them. The song acknowledges that others may see this love as sad or unhealthy, and that the narrator sometimes wants to break free from it. But they admit that they're willing to accept the fact that this person is their "bad habit" and they don't want to be rid of them. The verses mention that there are many reasons why this person shouldn't be in the narrator's life, but they still can't deny their feelings. It's mentioned that others are constantly looking for this person, implying that they may not be faithful or committed. Despite this, the narrator confesses that they need this person and can't imagine life without them. Overall, "Bad Habit" is a song about being helplessly and addictively in love with someone who may not be good for you, but you can't bring yourself to let them go.
