You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me

Julie London · Other Songs - Julie London

I don't know exactly how it started,

But it started in fun;

I just wanted someone to be gay with,

To play with someone.

But now I realize that I could never let you go,

And I've come to tell you so;



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Ev'ry kiss, ev'ry hug

Seems to act just like a drug;

You're getting to be a habit with me.

Let me stay in your arms,

I'm addicted to your charms;

You're getting to be a habit with me.

I used to think your love was something that I

Could take or leave alone.

But now I couldn't do without my supply,

I need you for my own.

Oh, I can't break away,

I must have you ev'ry day,

As regularly as coffee or tea.

You've got me in your clutches and I can't get free,

You're getting to be a habit with me,

(Can't break it!)

You're getting to be a habit with me.



I thought it was just another meeting,

But my fate had begun;

Something in my heart kept on repeating,

She's diff'rent, this one.

I'm getting, oh so used to having you around each day,

Don't you ever go away.



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You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me

Julie London's rendition of 'You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me' stands as a definitive example of her intimate, smoky vocal style. Known for her ability to convey deep emotion through understated delivery, London transformed this standard into a sultry expression of dependency. The recording captures her signature low-register warmth, aligning perfectly with the jazz and pop sensibilities that defined her career during the mid-20th century. As part of a broader discography that includes beloved interpretations of classics like 'Body And Soul' and 'Sway', this track highlights her unique capacity to make familiar material feel personal and immediate. Her work remains a cornerstone of the vocal jazz genre, celebrated for its sophistication and emotional resonance.