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.
The song explores the "bad habit" of silence—holding back feelings for a crush, only to realize later they liked the person back.
Lacy wears a white shirt with an "S" on the front and a target on the back. This outfit also appears in his "Mercury" video, indicating a continuous narrative for the Gemini Rights album cycle. Steve Lacy - Bad Habit (Official Video)
Filmed in a color-shifting void, the isolation highlights his internal monologue and "excruciatingly ordinary" self-doubt.
Steve Lacy 's official video for "Bad Habit" is a masterclass in minimalist visual storytelling, directed by Julian Klincewicz . It mirrors the song's lo-fi bedroom pop roots while capturing the universal anxiety of "biting your tongue" in a relationship. Visual Symbolism The song's mid-section shifts to a stripped-back vocal
As a "student of life" and a Gemini, Lacy explores shifting perspectives, going from feeling "too good" for someone to being "still down" once he realizes the mutual attraction.
Lacy often uses GarageBand and an iRig to create his sound. This outfit also appears in his "Mercury" video,
The "hangdog ruefulness" and casual delivery resonate with a generation dealing with social media-induced isolation and missed real-world connections. Production Deep Dive