"My bad habits lead to late nights endin' alone".
The track explores the cycle of unhealthy behaviors—specifically constant drinking and late-night partying—that lead to regrettable outcomes. Ed has described the creative process for "Bad Habits" as building layers on a loop station, starting with a kick drum, followed by a snare, keyboard bass, a guitar riff, and final synth sounds. Key Lyrics ed_sheeran_bad_habits_official_lyric_video
Watch the official lyric video for 'Bad Habits' to follow along with the track: "My bad habits lead to late nights endin' alone"
The is an artistic companion to the hit single from his 2021 album, = (Equals) . While the cinematic music video features Ed as a vampire to symbolize the "dark side" of late-night partying, the lyric video provides a stylized, text-focused experience for fans to follow along with the song's themes of self-reflection and loss of control. Song Meaning and Composition Key Lyrics Watch the official lyric video for
"And I know I lose control of the things that I say".
"Nothin' happens after two, it's true, it's true / My bad habits lead to you".
The song's core message is captured in its recurring chorus: