Bad Habit

by The Northern Belle

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I don’t need your pity; I don’t need your advice
I’ve learned the hard way, about thinking twice
I don’t take precautions; I just say it like it is
I’ve kissed both boys and girls that I shouldn’t have kissed

And I’ve lied to the ones that I’ve loved
I’m a bad habit that’s hard to get rid of
And I’ve lied to the ones that I’ve loved
I’m a bad habit that’s hard to get rid of

I’m a clown at the best and a witch at the worst
I curse when I talk too much and I don’t go to church
And to admit that I’m wrong that would be a first
When I should shut up, I laugh so loud that I could burst

And I’ve lied to the ones that I’ve loved
I’m a bad habit that’s hard to get rid of
And I’ve lied to the ones that I’ve loved
I’m a bad habit that’s hard to get rid of

I give the boys false hope
When I let them get close
Just enough to make them feel what they have lost
I say our signals got crossed
I’ll run no matter the cost

It’s the biting of the nails, eating nuts from the bar
Repeating what you just said, bruising up your old scars
Always 10 min. late, the last one to leave
Never cleaning my plates, 28 but still naive

And I’ve lied to the ones that I’ve loved
And I’ve lied to the ones that I’ve loved
And I’ve lied to the ones that I’ve loved
I’m a bad habit that’s hard to get rid of

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released October 7, 2016
Lyrics: Stine Andreassen
Music: The Northern Belle

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The Northern Belle Oslo, Norway

The Northern Belle are the frontrunners on the nordicana scene. Their new material incorporates a diverse mix of styles, from Cardigans-type pop, via southern rock, to frail indie ballads. Everything executed with the musical finesse the band is known for. ... more

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May 2

Blårock

Tromsø, Norway
May 3

Bakgården Kultur

Mosjøen, Norway

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