Peak
1
Weeks
35
Score
8,265
Chart Year
2022
A music video was also released on June 29, 2022, featuring Lacy walking around and playing with a dog in an "empty space" with color-changing lights. He also wears the same outfit as in the video for his previous single, "Mercury"
Born in Compton, California, to an African-American mother and Filipino father, Steve Lacy first started playing the guitar at 7. He initially gained recognition as the guitarist and co-producer of the neo-soul group The Internet's third studio album, Ego Death. Lacy garnered further accolades for his work for the likes of Kendrick Lamar ("PRIDE."), J. Cole ("Foldin Clothes"), Tyler, the Creator ("911/Mr. Lonely"), and Brent Faiyaz ("Gravity"). He released "Bad Habit" as the second single from his second solo album, Gemini Rights, on June 16, 2022. Throughout much of "Bad Habit," Lacy regrets not making a move for someone who likes him. Towards the end of the song, this person gives him a second chance, and by the outro they get to explore their mutual attraction. Lacy takes the title from the first line of the chorus. I bite my tongue, it's a bad habit Kinda mad that I didn't take a stab at it The phrase "bite your tongue" means to refrain from saying something. Lacy's bad habit of not speaking out kept him from acting on his feelings for this person. Lacy co-wrote "Bad Habit" with Foushee, Diana Gordon, John Kirby, and Matthew Castellanos. New York alt-soul artist Foushée also duets with Lacy on another of his Gemini Rights tracks, "Sunshine." The song originated in a June 2021 session. "The drums were different, the chorus was different," Lacy recalled to Billboard. Later, he played Fousheé his demo and the two wrote the melody for the chorus and the verses. Over the next year, Lacy continued to tweak the track, including adjusting a lyric in the chorus thanks to Tyler, the Creator's feedback. It was originally: I wish I knew you I wish I knew you wanted me Then Tyler told him it would be more memorable if he cut the first "you" out. This multi-format hit became the first song to concurrently top Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot R&B Songs, Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, Hot Rock Songs and Hot Alternative Songs charts. In its 13th week on the Billboard Hot 100 - four of which it spent at #2 – "Bad Habit" dethroned Harry Styles' long running chart-topper "As It Was" to reach the summit. Report an ad More songs from Steve Lacy
I wish I knew you wanted me I wish I knew I wish I knew you wanted me I wish I knew I wish I knew you wanted me What you, ooh, uh, what you do? Made a move, could've made a move If I knew I'd be with you Is it too late to pursue? I bite my tongue, it's a bad habit Kinda mad that I didn't take a stab at it Thought you were too good for me, my dear Never gave me time of day, my dear It's okay, things happen for Reasons that I think are sure, yeah I wish I knew I wish I knew you wanted me (I wish I knew) I wish I knew (oh) I wish I knew you wanted me I wish I knew (yeah) I wish I knew you wanted me (oh) I wish I knew I wish I knew you wanted me Please say to me (please, just say to me) If you still want it I wish you wouldn't play with me I wanna know (I wanna know) Uh, can I bite your tongue like my bad habit? Would you mind if I tried to make a pass at it? No, you're not too good for me, my dear Funny you come back to me, my dear It's okay, things happen for Reasons that I can't ignore, yeah I wish I knew I wish I knew you wanted me I wish I knew (wish I knew) I wish I knew you wanted me (oh) You can't surprise a Gemini (I wish I knew) I'm everywhere, I'm cross-eyed-ed (I wish I knew you wanted me) Now that you're back, I can't decide (I wish I knew) If I decide if you're invited (I wish I knew you wanted me) You always knew the way to wow me Fuck around, get tongue-tied-ed I turn it on, I make it rowdy Then carry on, but I'm not hidin' You grabbin' me hard 'cause you know what you found It's biscuits, is gravy, babe You can't surprise a Gemini But you know it's biscuits, it's gravy, babe I knew you'd come back around 'Cause you know it's biscuits, it's gravy, babe Let's fuck in the back of the mall, lose control Go stupid, go crazy, babe I know I'll be in your heart 'til the end You'll miss me, don't beg me, babe
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 16, 2022 | 100 | 26 |
| 2 | Jul 23, 2022 | 50 | 76 |
| 3 | Jul 30, 2022 | 14 | 112 |
| 4 | Aug 6, 2022 | 11 | 115 |
| 5 | Aug 13, 2022 | 7 | 119 |
| 6 | Aug 20, 2022 | 6 | 120 |
| 7 | Aug 27, 2022 | 6 | 120 |
| 8 | Sep 3, 2022 | 2 | 124 |
| 9 | Sep 10, 2022 | 3 | 123 |
| 10 | Sep 17, 2022 | 2 | 124 |
| 11 | Sep 24, 2022 | 2 | 124 |
| 12 | Oct 1, 2022 | 2 | 124 |
| 13 | Oct 8, 2022 | 1 | 125 |
| 14 | Oct 15, 2022 | 1 | 125 |
| 15 | Oct 22, 2022 | 2 | 124 |
| 16 | Oct 29, 2022 | 12 | 114 |
| 17 | Nov 5, 2022 | 4 | 122 |
| 18 | Nov 12, 2022 | 4 | 122 |
| 19 | Nov 19, 2022 | 13 | 113 |
| 20 | Nov 26, 2022 | 4 | 122 |