Bad Habit

The speaker regrets missing a chance with someone they liked because they did not realize the feeling might be mutual. At first, the mood is wistful and self-critical: they repeat the wish that they had known and wonder whether it is too late. When the other person returns, the speaker sounds more flirtatious and confident, but also unsure whether to welcome them back.

“Bite my tongue” means holding back what one wants to say, and the speaker calls this silence a bad habit. “Take a stab at it” means make an attempt—in this case, show romantic interest. The repeated question about whether the other person wanted them highlights how uncertainty and missed signals shaped the situation. Later, the speaker asks whether they can “make a pass,” a casual way to ask about making a romantic or sexual advance.

The lyrics leave the relationship’s future unclear. The speaker wants reassurance and seems wary of being played with, yet also welcomes renewed attention. Near the end, their teasing, bold claims may express genuine confidence, playful bravado, or an effort to protect themselves from rejection. The sudden, quirky images add a more carefree tone, but do not resolve whether the two people will actually reconnect.