Bad Habit

by Jordan Popky

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"Bad Habit" is Jordan Popky's 4th and final release in a monthly series of summer singles. She had been toying with the idea of writing a song about the 'manic pixie dream girl' box that men have tried to put her in over the years. Popky calls out the problematic projections being cast upon her and asserts that she is worth more than being somebody's bad habit, one that feels great in the moment and guilty in the morning.

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Novelty is so addicting

Chase the high, and get your fix in

Just a little hit of manic pixie

Always feeling guilty that you miss me

Counting up the days since you last quit

Add them up, and cash 'em in



You say I'm not hard to love

But you make me wish I was



Keep coming back to me

Call yourself an addict

Call it cinematic

But I'm not trying to be somebody's bad habit

Bad habit



We turned toxic, co-dependent

You pretend to try to end it

I'm a vice you take in moderation

Pretend your compliments aren't degradation

Write me like a journal of your dreams

Everything but what you see



You say I'm not hard to love

But you make me wish I was



Keep coming back to me

Call yourself an addict

Call it cinematic

But I'm not trying to be somebody's bad habit

Bad habit



I am out of pity for your self-inflicted pressure

Rather be your dirty secret than your guilty pleasure

I am out of pity for your self-inflicted pressure

Rather be your dirty secret than your guilty pleasure



Keep coming back to me

Call yourself an addict

You're so fucking dramatic

And I'm not trying to be somebody's bad habit

Bad habit

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released November 16, 2021
Performed by Jordan Popky

Songwriters: Jordan Popky, Adam Tilzer

Producer: Adam Tilzer

Mastering Engineer: Oscar Zambrano

Percussion: Matt Kilmer

Upright Bass: Benjamin Wright

Acoustic Guitar: Adam Tilzer

Synth: Adam Tilzer

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Jordan Popky Brooklyn, New York

Jordan Popky is an indie-alternative singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn. Her roots in the Philadelphia folk scene show in her story-centered lyrics and winding melodies. With influences ranging from the Indigo Girls & Joni Mitchell to Phoebe Bridgers & Cigarettes After Sex, Jordan's unique sound supports her vivid imagery and clear, effective vocals. ... more

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