Creatures of Habit
Soul Asylum · Candy From A Stranger [1998]
If the darkness has no end, light up the darkness
It ain't on what you can depend, it's who you can depend on
If the rain wants to come in, you can let the rain in
If the darkness is your friend, you can hold the darkness
And if it ain't what you got, you know you gotta have it
The grass gets greener all the time for creatures of habit
Look out, here comes one more morning
Habits form without a warning
Love it can be habit-forming
Make your enemies your friends, and leap standing naked
It ain't how much you can take, it's how you take it
Look out, here comes one more morning
Habits form without a warning
Love it can be habit-forming for creatures of habit
Look out, a habit's forming
It's just one more morning
For creatures of habit
Creatures of Habit
Creatures of Habit stands as a compelling song in Soul Asylum's extensive discography, appearing on the 1998 album Candy From A Stranger. By this era, the Minnesota rock band had long established itself as a defining force in alternative rock, known for blending gritty guitar work with introspective songwriting. This recording captures the group's mature sound, moving beyond the massive commercial success of their earlier mid-nineties hits to explore more nuanced textures. The track reflects the band's continued ability to craft emotionally resonant music that balances melodic accessibility with a distinct alternative edge. As part of their late-nineties output, the song contributes to a body of work that showcases their evolution while maintaining the core identity that has sustained their career for decades.