“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.