Mala Costumbre Lyrics in English Chiara Oliver

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Mala Costumbre by Chiara Oliver from Spanish to English.
Verse 1
The last time that I saw you, babe
Was at the door of your house
You were saying goodbye to me
This time, yes, for real
And I was faking a smile
So that you see that I'm fine
I only knew that it wouldn't be enough
To just sit and wait
Chorus 1
What a bad habit
To act like nothing's wrong
When we both know
That things are talked about
Everything that we repeat
Again and again
Keeps me from seeing
The end of the tunnel
Verse 2
The last time that I saw you, babe
It was in your bed, in your arms
There was a desire to pretend
That I could live without you
And I knew that I was lying to myself
That it would hurt me more
But I didn't resist that little look of yours
That little look of yours
Chorus 2
What a bad habit
To act like nothing's wrong
When we both know
That things are talked about
Everything that we repeat
Again and again
Keeps me from seeing
The end of the tunnel
Bridge
The last time that I saw you, babe
I couldn't help myself, I couldn't help myself
You were staring me up and down
Those big green eyes reminded me
I couldn't resist, no, I couldn't resist
Whatever you want, just come and get it
I'll always be here
I know it's wrong to say
But I can't help, but I'm here to stay
After all the times you f*cked me over
I can't help keep coming back for more, more
Chorus 3
What a bad habit
To act like nothing's wrong
When we both know
That things are talked about
Everything that we repeat
Again and again
Keeps me from seeing
The end of the tunnel
Outro
Everything that we repeat
Again and again
It makes me keep this bad habit
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SONG MEANING

“Mala Costumbre” is Chiara Oliver’s confessional anthem about a love that feels as addictive as it is destructive. Over a sultry blend of Spanish and English lyrics, the Italian singer paints the picture of a goodbye that never seems to stick. Each verse revisits the última vez — the supposed final farewell — only to be derailed by smoldering glances and magnetic memories. The repeated line Qué mala costumbre (“What a bad habit”) sums up the cycle: pretending everything is fine, sweeping problems under the rug, and slipping back into arms that both comfort and wound.

At its heart, the song is a battle between head and heart. The narrator knows the relationship hurts, yet she can’t resist the sparkle of those “big green eyes.” Every time she tries to walk away, desire whispers “I’ll always be here.” The tunnel’s end stays out of sight because the couple keeps replaying the same scene, hoping the script will change. Chiara turns this emotional tug-of-war into an irresistible pop groove, inviting listeners to dance while reflecting on their own “bad habits” in love.

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