: Sheeran wrote the song as he transitioned into fatherhood. He specifically wanted to curb his drinking habits to ensure he was prepared to take his then-pregnant wife, Cherry Seaborn, to the hospital at any time. Production & Reception
: The pink-suited vampire character symbolizes how bad habits can make someone feel like a different, darker version of themselves at night. ed_sheeran_bad_habits_official_video
: Moving away from his signature acoustic sound, this track is a dance-pop and electropop song written with collaborators Fred Gibson and Johnny McDaid. : Sheeran wrote the song as he transitioned into fatherhood
The official music video for "Bad Habits" serves as a metaphorical exploration of his past struggles with late-night partying and addiction. Directed by Dave Meyers, the video features Sheeran as a glam-rock vampire, a visual choice meant to represent the "dark side" and unhealthy routines that would emerge after the sun went down. Lyrical & Visual Meaning : Moving away from his signature acoustic sound,
: This recurring lyric reflects Sheeran's realization that staying out past 2:00 AM rarely led to anything positive.