After an eight-year hiatus, Maxwell is back with his long-awaited offering 'BLACKsummers'night,' due July 7, and The BoomBox is the only place to hear every track off the new album. Beginning today, and lasting for the next eight days, we're hosting an exclusive 'BLACKsummers'night' album preview. Each day we'll roll out a track from Maxwell's fourth studio album, including lyrics. Enjoy!
1. 'Bad Habits'
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'Bad Habits' Lyrics
Make me crazy, don't speak no sound
I want you to prove it to me in the nude,
Addicted to the way you move
Honey if anything ever should change in you,
Don't worry I'm standing still
I'll move in with the right of will
CHORUS:
This is the highest cost, take you and make you off
Love you and leave you lost, will you forgive me
Assed out all over town, drags you and keeps you down
Two times in a day around, will you forgive me
I can't control the feeling, girl cause I know you're here
I feel you from the floor to the ceiling; I wanna give it to you over there
Lady when we lock it low, we get together it's an overdose
I'm slipping, I'm here, I'm on my knees I feels my heart's about to explode
CHORUS
Baby to tell the truth, when I'm sober I jones for you
When it's over I'm overdue, girl there's no-one as bad, no-one as bad as you
You got me slippin' around with it, around with it, oh why
You got me sick with this love baby, I'm so I'm so in love I can't come down
CHORUS
You're my bad habit baby, you're my
You're takin' my soul down to the letter O
Can't escape the way you got me locked out baby
I gotta break from you, break from you, break from you
CHORUS
Will you forgive me
Will you forgive me
Will you forgive me
Will you forgive me
CHORUS
I can't control the feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling
I can't control the feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling
I can't control the feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling
I can't control the feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling
Mel B Pictures
In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this undated image released by Oxfam Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008, British singer Mel B participates in the 'In My Name' global campaign calling for action against poverty and demanding world leaders keep their promises on millennium development goals. (AP Photo/Oxfam, HO) ** NO SALES **
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl Mel B, left, serves as the emcee at a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Mel B wears a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. The woman at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Ultimo Scottish designer lingerie brand founder Michelle Mone (L) and pop singer Melanie Brown pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and singer Aubrey O'Day (R) poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown, Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard, singer Aubrey O'Day and TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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Reader Comments(1 of 4)
jazzbenzoat 6-15-2009
I like it...Do your thing Maxwell!
dcbronxat 6-15-2009
I can not wait for his CD. I'll make sure to stay on top of my birthcontrol...for real, Maxwell is so hot. I Love the music, The Bass is like that.
AVONat 6-15-2009
I LOVE MAXWELL....
Afreekaat 6-15-2009
I'm so glad he's back!!
Sherryat 6-15-2009
MAXWELL: ONE IN A MILLION
Maxwell fans please join us in our goal to get Maxwell to 1 million sales in one week. BUY the first CD from his upcoming trilogy BLACKsummers'night on July 7, 2009!
afrikashawat 6-15-2009
I'm on it
Mizboldenat 6-15-2009
Lord have mercy Maxwell... I am jonesing for you and I can't control the feeling feeling feeling feeling... I love you and I can't wait for the album which I have already pre-ordered from iTunes along with the Bad Habits single... Ooooweee...
Yhonnaat 6-15-2009
So glad my man Maxwell is back. I almost killed myself jumping off the bed the last BET award show.He's still got it!!!
laidback919at 6-15-2009
Lmao....
Jerriat 6-15-2009
I love Bad Habits. I love Maxwell. If you haven't seen him live,you are missing something very special. He sounds even better live,if you can believe it! So glad to have him back!!!!!!
Phyllisat 6-15-2009
I still listen to his last CD over and over. I can't wait.
Marieat 6-15-2009
He can get it any day of the week.
charlieat 6-15-2009
What a treat! Thx!
tyaloveat 6-15-2009
Wow! That sounded so good flowing from my speakers! I am so excited that Maxwell, after an eight year hiatus, is back and sounding like he never left. *Winking at Yhonna* In my opinion, HE was the best part of that BET Awards show!
taneshiaat 6-15-2009
I bought the single Pretty Wings and play it every day. I just pre-ordered the CD/DVD Deluxe Edition from Amazon for $11.99 and will be putting all the songs and the videos on iPod! @Marie, I hear you, Girl. I love Maxwell.