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Bad Habit Lyrics Artist(Band):The Dresden Dolls
When i open a familiar scar Pain goes shooting like a star Comfort hasn't failed to follow so far... And you might say it's self-indulgent You might say its self-destructive But, you see, it's more productive Than if i were to be healthy & pens and penknives take the blame Crane my neck & scratch my name But the ugly marks Are worth the momentary gain... When i jab a sharpened object in Choirs of angels seem to sing Hymns of hate in memorandum And you might say it's self-indulgent And you might say it's self-destructive But, you see, it's more productive Than if i were to be happy And sappy songs about sex and cheating Bland accounts of two lovers meeting Make me want to give mankind a beating And you might say it's self-destructive But, you see, i'd kick the bucket Sixty times before i'd kick the habit And as the skin rips off i cherish the revolting thought That even if i quit There's not a chance in hell i'd stop And anyone can see the signs Mittens in the summertime Thank you for your pity, you are too kind And you might say its self-inflicted But you see that's contradictive Why on earth would anyone practice self destruction? And pain opinions are sitcom feeding They dont know that their minds are teething Makes me want to give mankind a beating I'm tried bandages and sinking I've tried gloves and even thinking I've tried vaseline I've tried everything And no-one cares if your back is bleeding They're concerned with their hair receding Looking back it was all maltreating Every thought that occurred misleading Makes me want to give myself a beating.... If you find some error in Bad Habit Lyrics, would you please submit your corrections to me? Thank You. Thanks to Richie for submitting the lyrics. Review about Bad Habit Come On People | Reviewer: Schplynthia | 5/19/2008 This song is not about cutting yourself...nor is it even melodramatic when you really THINK about it. It is about self-destruction. Everyone self-destructs. Everyone does something to numb themselves, whether it is cutting, biting your nails, singing until your throat is sore, drugs, alcohol, sex, or even watching TV. We all do something to distract ourselves from real life. This song is about the fact that we live in a self-destructive society that encourages self-destruction on an individual level. We live in a society in which it is necessary for us to turn ourselves off in order to function. We are surrounded by a media that constantly tells us that we are not good enough. For the love of god, if someone feels bad enough about themselves to commit physical self-harm, have a bit of empathy and do not add to their troubles by telling them once more that they are stupid for doing so...I'm sure they already know it. Personally, I'll be choosing the literal interpretation... | Reviewer: Georgiana | 11/27/2007 Damn, I've just read the reviews pointing out that it's NOT expressly about self-harm. Obviously, I'm really really glad to hear that Amanda isn't in that state herself, but... ...I was kind of hoping someone had finally written a GOOD song about self-harm! One that really sums up what it's like. There's so many frankly bloody awful ones out there that are so personal, they only make sense to the person writing them. They're usually melodramatic, unitelligent and largely incoherent and ok, they probably helped the person writing to let out a lot of their feelings - but they're AWFUL to listen to! So...I think personally I'm going to choose to continue to interpret them that way, because although I wish I didn't know any self-harmers and self-harm didn't exist, it still undeniably DOES and I need a song that helps me articulate and deal with it. (And just for the record, I'm a 22-year old perfectly normal-looking Scottish University student. People from ALL walks of life have contact with self-harm, you know.) Wow. | Reviewer: Anonymous | 11/9/2007 When I first heard the song, I presumed it was relating to self-harm. Don't get me wrong, it's a very good song, but at the same time, it's a little melodramatic isn't it? Making such a big issue of biting your nails? Also, if you're all so sophisticated, you will already be aware that "emo" doesn't mean pre-pubescent girls who cut themselves because daddy didn't buy them the bike they wanted. I would explain what it really is, but I'm obviously not sophisticated enough to enjoy a 3 minute melodrama, or to be aware of music scenes that began before my time. Sorry for not being a 30 something who spends their life at a computer. la la la la la | Reviewer: Anonymous | 11/7/2007 what is the world coming to when 11/12 year olds endulge in self-harm? they have barely hit puberty.... and is what with people flipping out over what an eleven year old interperets? its different for everyone! just because Amanda wrote this about biting her skin around her nails, doesn't mean its just about that issue! mean people suck. blah | Reviewer: Anonymous | 11/7/2007 what is the world coming to when 11/12 year olds endulge in self-harm? they have barely hit puberty.... and is what with people flipping out over what an eleven year old interperets? its different for everyone! just because Amanda wrote this about biting her skin around her nails, doesn't mean its just about that issue! mean people suck. Ain't that a kick in the head? | Reviewer: Hey there - it's me! | 10/10/2007 Even though this has been going on for a long time now, I must say that it is a pity to think that just because a person is 11-years-old means that they cannot get into music like this. I would much rather an 11-year-old get into this original music rather than something trashy and meaningless. Just because they have taste does not make them "emo". We all have bad habits, and this song fits my feelings to a T when I catch myself in the act - and probably everyone else's, too. I probably could say more, but I am also probably not going to drop by here again. I just thought I might put my thoughts in - since they did not want to go anywhere else. leave the 11 yr od alio0ne | Reviewer: livvvy | 9/18/2007 I AM TWELVE and i undeerstand this stuff.. i tried to cut and almost died so 11 year olds have problems too. so dont be an arse just because you are older. young people can listen to this music too. i love this song because I bite my nails too. also mean peopleSHUT UP The Dresden Dolls Companion | Reviewer: cynicalsarcasm | 8/4/2007 "We've gotten plenty of Hate Mail from Angry Parents about this one . . . and most of the fans who love this song assume that it is about taking a blade to your arm. It's not, exactly. When I wrote it I realized how easy to misinterpret it would be, and I deliberately let the line blur. I do this with a lot of lyrics. Lots of songwriters do. I may never have taken a razor to my wrist of other body part, but I certainly witnessed a lot of that firsthand within my circle od self-destructive friends, and I realated the urge to harm oneself with my own compulsion to tear the skin off around my cuticles with my teeth." ---The Dresden Dolls Companion, pg 64. Amanda allows the listener to interpret what the song is about and allows the listener to relate it to his or her own life. Many songwriters, poets, etc. choose to do the same thing. Yes, her initial inspiration may have been biting skin off her fingers. However, the final result was a piece of art. Art is to be interpreted by the audience. A clear-cut piece is not one that is of worth. Because she allowed the line to blur, this song can relate to anyone from any walk of life, which is what makes it an amazing piece. Stop attacking someone for not getting the literal translation and allow them to see this piece in its purest form. .. | Reviewer: Saryn | 7/22/2007 So, I never actually realized that this song was about this particular habit. It's not totally self-destructive though, is it? Because I do it all the time, until the point at which it starts bleeding. Call it a disorder if you like, I also chew my nails, and I suppose thats how it kinda started. I do it when I'm nervous or anxious or depressed, or even excited sometimes. But, review wise- very good song! The general feeling of the song... | Reviewer: Annie Anatomy | 7/3/2007 As a person studying to be a musicologist i can tell you that the meaning of the song is just as important as the reactions that the song illicits in its listners. Mel, you have a valid point of veiw because its your point of veiw- you are feeling the music and that is what art is for: to create feeling. Some of you need to chill out, you are picking on an 11 year old with a good taste in music, well done- you have attacked a child whos only crime was liking a good band. Sad, sad, sad. Review By Pages: 1 2 3 Review the song Bad Habit The area is only for review, if you want to submit the lyrics or the corrections of the lyrics, please click the link at the end of the lyrics.  Download "The Dresden Dolls" Music | | ||||||||||||
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