“Bad Habit” by The Kooks
The “bad habit” that the title of this song refers to is actually sex addiction. Furthermore, based on the theme of the music video it can be said that The Kooks are specifically referring to that of the online variety. And basically the lyrics feature two characters. One is akin to a working girl or at least a lady who tends to sensually arouse ‘strangers’. And the second would apparently be the addict himself, who is constantly looking for a way to satiate his amorous appetite. And ultimately, as the title indicates, the band views the latter character in particular as possessing a “bad habit”.
Facts about “Bad Habits”
Virgin EMI Records put this track out on 14 October 2014. It was the third single from Listen, The Kooks’ fourth album. And the track did go on to make onto the top 30 of Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart.
“Bad Habit” has also enjoyed a pop media presence – for instance being featured on a 2014 episode of The Vampire Diaries.
This track was produced by a British musician known as Inflo. He also co-wrote the song alongside The Kooks’ band members Luke Pritchard and Pete Denton.
The music video to “Bad Habit” was conceptualized by someone who the band referred to as a “super fan”.
