Most people find themselves tangled in cycles they wish to break free from, and Ross Flora’s new single “Old Habits” offers a powerful reflection on exactly that struggle. Released on July 25, this Americana soul-baring song invites you to confront the unhealthy tendencies that may have once controlled your life, encouraging you to embrace self-awareness and growth.
Co-written with Dee White, a notable figure in modern country-soul, “Old Habits” began as a light-hearted take on maturing from youthful mistakes but evolved into something far more profound. Flora explains how the song “really took its own path” during the writing process, ultimately becoming an honest confession about accepting and overcoming those habits that once held power over you. You are invited into this intimate space where owning your past becomes a form of strength rather than shame.
Flora and White’s collaboration is marked by mutual respect and creative synergy. White, celebrated for his album Heart Talkin’ and known for touring with legendary artists like Willie Nelson and Ashley McBryde, praises the experience, saying, “Writing ‘Old Habits’ with Ross Flora was one of those rare moments where everything just clicked.” Their combined talents bring a raw, soulful grit to the song that resonates deeply with anyone grappling with personal challenges.
Throughout the lyrics, you’ll find poetic imagery that illustrates the lingering presence of the past in your life, as seen in lines like “They still call me by my name / A different picture, same ol’ frame / Still hanging on the walls / ’Til this old house finally falls…” These words confront the ghosts you carry, painting a vivid picture of how the shadows of yesterday may hang around but also hint at the eventual release from those bonds.
“Old Habits” serves as a pivotal moment in Flora’s forthcoming concept album, The Garden, due out September 19. This album forms a narrative journey through phases of collapse, surrender, and spiritual rebirth, building on themes of faith, heartbreak, regret, and healing. In this sense, “Old Habits” is the turning point where you face the darker parts of your history with honesty and courage, initiating the process of letting go and moving forward.
If you’ve ever found yourself caught in repetitive, damaging patterns, Flora’s heartfelt confession offers both acknowledgment and hope. His invitation is clear: recognize the unhealthy parts of your past, own them without judgment, and commit to staying self-aware enough to avoid falling back into them. It’s a message meant to inspire reflection on how far you’ve come and encourage continuous growth toward a better future.
With “Old Habits,” you gain more than just a song—you receive a companion in your journey toward healing, one that reminds you it’s possible to break free from old cycles and create new paths grounded in self-awareness and resilience. Keep an ear out for the single this July as a vital piece of an intimately crafted album that promises to explore the very depths of human experience.
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Flora will debut new songs from The Garden at an intimate showcase on August 19 at Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge in Madison, TN, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM, offering fans a first live look at this next evolution in his artistry.
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