The "hangdog ruefulness" and casual delivery resonate with a generation dealing with social media-induced isolation and missed real-world connections. Production Deep Dive
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 Steve Lacy - Bad Habit (Official Video)
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. The "hangdog ruefulness" and casual delivery resonate with
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. Visual Symbolism Lacy wears a white shirt with
Filmed in a color-shifting void, the isolation highlights his internal monologue and "excruciatingly ordinary" self-doubt.