The song's mid-section shifts to a stripped-back vocal jam, which aims to feel as though he is singing directly to the listener's ear.
His jerky, wide-ranging movements in the later half represent the "chaotic" jazz-fusion breakdown and the release of repressed feelings. Core Themes & Meaning Steve Lacy - Bad Habit (Official Video)
The song explores the "bad habit" of silence—holding back feelings for a crush, only to realize later they liked the person back. The song's mid-section shifts to a stripped-back vocal
Lacy produced the track. His frequent collaborator, Fousheé , co-wrote the lyrics, and Tyler, The Creator advised on the song's beat change toward the end. The Inescapable Charm of Steve Lacy's “Bad Habit” co-wrote the lyrics