Habits: Tove Lo

Released as her second single in 2013, "" transformed Swedish singer-songwriter Tove Lo from a "songwriter-for-hire" into a global pop powerhouse. The track is celebrated for its brutal honesty, detailing the messy, self-destructive spiral of post-breakup escapism. Origins and Inspiration The song's core was born from a period of personal turmoil.

Tove Lo's Breakthrough: The Raw Reality of "Habits (Stay High)" Tove Lo Habits

: Lo wrote the song's massive chorus while staying in a friend's Midtown Manhattan studio during Hurricane Sandy in 2012, after their apartment lost power and heat. Chart Success and Versions Released as her second single in 2013, ""

: After the relationship ended—partly because her partner joined a Buddhist movement she refused to join—Lo turned to drinking and drugs to cope. Tove Lo's Breakthrough: The Raw Reality of "Habits

While the original 2013 release gained significant recognition on SoundCloud , it was the remix that fueled its massive international success. Tove Lo – Habits (Stay High) Lyrics - Genius

: The verses originated as a poem Lo wrote during a difficult relationship.