"Habit" (습관) is a song by the South Korean boy group UP10TION. The lyrics describe the struggle of trying to let go of an old habit, which in this case refers to a past relationship. The narrator walks down the familiar path, entrusting their body and mind to the memories of their past love. Despite trying to move on, the habit of missing and longing for their ex-lover remains unchanged. The absence of their former partner creates a sense of emptiness within them, and they feel like an outsider and a loner. Their heart still feels the same without their ex-lover, and they feel inadequate and helpless. The narrator's habits have changed significantly since the breakup, but they find it difficult to erase their ex-lover from their thoughts and memories. They can't help but reveal their true feelings, and their heart is fully exposed. Even if they try to escape, their feelings for their ex-lover keep pulling them back. The song contrasts the repetitive nature of expressing love with the longing for distance and separation. Instead of getting closer to each other, the relationship had gone further apart, making the narrator feel overwhelmed by feelings of love and loneliness. The lyrics also highlight the paradox of knowing that the relationship was painful and would cause them pain, but not being able to do anything about it. They are unable to erase their ex-lover from their mind and cannot move on. They continue searching for their ex-lover unconsciously, always finding traces of their presence. Despite their efforts, their feet lead them back to the same place where the memories reside. In the end, the narrator confesses that they want love more than understanding and a warm embrace more than words. It is not their mind but their heart that seeks their ex-lover. They admit that they are still the same, unable to let go. Overall, "Habit" portrays the struggle and longing of someone who is trying to break free from the habit of missing their ex-lover. The lyrics express the conflicted emotions and the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship.
