Habit

## Lyric video

"**Habit**" is the seventh track from Louis Tomlinson's debut studio album *Walls*, released on 31 January 2020. Written by Tomlinson along with Iain James, Wayne Hector, and co-written and produced by Steve Robson, the song is "a message to fans" and "a reflection on fame".

## Background

"Habit" is "a message to fans" and "a reflection on fame" steeped in "gorgeous electric guitar", "crashing drums and sweeping strings." Tomlinson said that "music is the habit that I keep coming back to" and called the song "a thank you to fans and a reminder to [himself] to be grateful for being given this position."

## Live performances

Louis debuted the song live in Madrid, Spain on 14 September 2019 at the Coca-Cola Music Experience.

## Lyrics

**[Verse 1]**

I always said that I'd mess up eventually

I told you that, so what did you expect from me?

It shouldn't come as no surprise anymore

I know you said that you'd give me another chance

But you and I knew the truth of it in advance

That mentally, you were already out the door

**[Pre-Chorus]**

Never thought that giving up would be so hard

But God, I'm missing you and your addictive heart

**[Chorus]**

You're the habit that I can't break

You're the feelin' I can't put down

You're the shiver that I can't shake

You're the habit that I can't break

You're the high that I need right now

You're the habit that I can't break

**[Verse 2]**

I took some time 'cause I've ran out of energy

Of playing someone I heard I’m supposed to be

But honestly, I don't have to choose anymore

And it's been ages, different stages

Come so far from Princess Park

I'll always need ya

In front of me, in front of me

**[Chorus]**

You're the habit that I can't break

You're the feelin' I can't put down

You're the shiver that I can't shake

You're the habit that I can't break

You're the high that I need right now

You're the habit that I can't break

**[Bridge]**

You give me the time and the space

I was out of control

And I'm sorry I let you down

I guess that I know what I already knew

I was better with you

And I miss you now

**[Chorus]**

You're the habit that I can't break

You're the feelin' I can't put down

You're the shiver that I can't shake

You're the habit that I can't break

You're the high that I need right now

You're the habit that I can't break

**[Outro]**

You're the habit that I can't break

You're the feelin' I can't put down

You're the shiver that I can't shake

You're the habit that I can't break

You're the high that I need right now

You're the habit that I can't break

## Credits and personnel

* **Written by** – Louis Tomlinson, Iain James, Wayne Hector and Steve Robson
* **Produced by** – Steve Robson
* **Mix and programming by** – Steve Robson
* **Bass by** – Tom Longworth
* **Engineered by** – Sam Miller and Alex Robinson
* **Recorded at** – Northern Sky Studios
* **Performed by** – Louis Tomlinson

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 First Impressions: A track-by-track review of Louis Tomlinson's debut solo album 'Walls'
2. ↑ Louis Tomlinson Unveils 'Walls' Album Track List
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Louis Tomlinson – Walls: Various Formats + Ticket Bundle (An Evening with … at The Wardrobe)
4. ↑ LOUIS TOMLINSON - Habit live in Madrid (14/09/2019)