Dark Side
Kelly Clarkson Lyrics
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It's not pretty there and few have ever gone
If I show it to you now
Will it make you run away
Or will you stay
Even if it hurts
Even if I try to push you out
Will you return?
And remind me who I really am
Please remind me who I really am
Everybody's got a dark side
Do you love me?
Can you love mine?
Nobody's a picture perfect
But we're worth it
You know that we're worth it
Will you love me?
Even with my dark side?
Like a diamond
From black dust
It's hard to know
It can become
If you give up
So don't give up on me
Please remind me who I really am
Everybody's got a dark side
Do you love me?
Can you love mine?
Nobody's a picture perfect
But we're worth it
You know that we're worth it
Will you love me?
Even with my dark side?
Don't run away
Don't run away
Just tell me that you will stay
Promise me you will stay
Don't run away
Don't run away
Just promise me you will stay
Promise me you will stay
Will you love me? Ohh
Everybody's got a dark side
Do you love me?
Can you love mine?
Nobody's a picture perfect
But we're worth it
You know that we're worth it
Will you love me?
Even with my dark side?
The lyrics of Kelly Clarkson's song "Dark Side" reflect on the idea that everyone has a hidden, darker side; a part of themselves that they hide from the rest of the world. The first verse begins with an admission that the dark side isn't a pretty place; it's a place that few have gone. The chorus asks the question of whether someone can love the singer, even with their dark side. It's a vulnerable plea for acceptance, with the fear that revealing this part of themselves will make them run away.
The second verse continues with the comparison of a diamond being formed from black dust. It's hard to know what something can become, and the fear of the unknown and the potential loss is palpable. The bridge is a plea for someone to stay, to remind the singer who they really are, which is a sentiment that is repeated throughout the song.
The underlying message of "Dark Side" is one of acceptance and love. No one is perfect, and everyone has parts of themselves that they try to hide. The song is about finding someone who loves you for who you are, dark side and all.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a place that I know
I have a hidden part of me that I'm afraid to reveal
It's not pretty there and few have ever gone
It's a dark and unappealing place that most people avoid
If I show it to you now
If I reveal my true self to you in this moment
Will it make you run away
Will you be scared and leave me?
Or will you stay
Will you stand by me through this?
Even if it hurts
Even if it's difficult or painful
Even if I try to push you out
Even if I attempt to push you away
Will you return?
Will you come back to me?
And remind me who I really am
Help me remember my true self
Please remind me who I really am
I need your help to remember who I truly am
Everybody's got a dark side
Everyone has a hidden part of themselves
Do you love me?
Do you truly love all of me?
Can you love mine?
Can you love my dark side?
Nobody's a picture perfect
No one is flawless
But we're worth it
Despite our flaws, we deserve love and respect
You know that we're worth it
We both know that we deserve each other's love and care
Don't run away
Please don't leave me
Just tell me that you will stay
Reassure me that you'll stick around despite my dark side
Promise me you will stay
Make a commitment to be there for me
Will you love me?
Do you truly love me for who I am?
Even with my dark side?
Can you love me despite my imperfections and flaws?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEXANDER GERINGAS, MICHAEL BUSBEE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@theharshtruthoutthere
Behind their "cool sounding music" lies list of sick and evil rituals, the all must do in order to have their time in the spotlight. For there is A PRICE to everything, including the rich and famous lives on this earth.
Mark 1:13
And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.
Hebrews 2:18
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
Hebrews 4:15
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Luke 4:2
Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.
Matthew 4:10
Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
James 4:7 - Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
2 Corinthians 2:11
Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
1 Thessalonians 3:5
For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.
The same way Christ was tempted, so are all humans also tempted:
“Bow down to lucifer and all the earthly riches he will give to you” – and that's how we got our human entertainers (singers, actors, influencers), they were tempted with the “cool lives to live on earth” and they fell for it. The Blood Contract – as they all call it, and at the end of it, the biggest price to pay.
Why did they fell? - because mankind is no longer raised up with the truth and in the truth.
Proverbs 22:6 - Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Sadly we do the opposite with the younger generations and train them up all the ways they should not go. Leaving them in danger of getting tempted by satan and without the Armour of GOD.
Ephesians 6:11 - Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
@user-ou3ik8hv7x
- ♬Lyrics♬ -
Theres a place that I know
Its not pretty there and few have ever gone
If I show it to you now
Will it make you run away
Or will you stay
Even if it hurts
Even if I try to push you out
Will you return?
And remind me who I really am
Please remind me who I really am
Everybodys got a dark side
Do you love me?
Can you love mine?
Nobodys a picture perfect
But we're worth it
You know that we're worth it
Will you love me?
Even with my dark side?
Like a diamond
From black dust
Its hard to know
what can become
if you give up
So dont give up on me
Please remind me who I really am
Everybodys got a dark side
Do you love me?
Can you love mine?
Nobodys a picture perfect
But were worth it
You know that were worth it
Will you love me?
Even with my dark side?
Dont run away
Dont run away
Just tell me that you will stay
Promise me you will stay
Dont run away
Dont run away
Just promise me you will stay
Promise me you will stay
Will you love me? ohh
Everybodys got a dark side
Do you love me?
Can you love mine?
Nobodys a picture perfect
But were worth it
You know that were worth it
Will you love me?
Even with my dark side?
@Deadlyrose67
Gerald Levina because at least you (and a few others) know you didn't do it.
Don't let others drag you down, keep your head up. They can only speak against you, for without you doing it yourself they have no proof.
EVERYONE 'sins'. Even the people you think could never do any wrong.
Be good for you. No one else. You don't need anyone elses approval. The ONLY person you need to be better than is who you were yesterday.
You aren't alone either. Trust me I know exactly what you are saying. I taught myself to not give a shit and do what I want, not what everyone else does.
Not go against what they want, that's not the point. Chose your own path, only you can make your choices, even if you don't think that.
@nataliapaliza5407
I think this song is so underrated :(
@wahteklim3688
I agree with you.
@nataliapaliza5407
is just that this song deserves a lot more of attention and appreciation. I have nothing against today's music but I wish Kelly's songs were more appreciated.
@laughdamnhard
+Natalia Snow you are right, it's so beautiful...
@skagidoodlez8427
I wuv this song :3
@jeffersoniandeleon5954
I guess this song isn't underrated. It gets popular enough during that time. It was on charts. Fair enough. Music industry is competent as usual.
@slayera3113
I don't think enough people realize how important this song is. Clarkson is basically singing about how nobody is perfect. As you saw in the video, you see people arguing, getting into fights, using drugs, becoming alcoholic, divorcing, stressed out, and people who weren't born normal. This just goes to show you that humans weren't born perfect and that everyone has a "dark side" within themselves, meaning they have anger, depression, guilt, anything that's considered a bad mood. More people should react to this, it's just such a good song.
@theharshtruthoutthere
Behind their "cool sounding music" lies list of sick and evil rituals, the all must do in order to have their time in the spotlight. For there is A PRICE to everything, including the rich and famous lives on this earth.
Mark 1:13
And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.
Hebrews 2:18
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
Hebrews 4:15
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Luke 4:2
Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.
Matthew 4:10
Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
James 4:7 - Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
2 Corinthians 2:11
Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
1 Thessalonians 3:5
For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.
The same way Christ was tempted, so are all humans also tempted:
“Bow down to lucifer and all the earthly riches he will give to you” – and that's how we got our human entertainers (singers, actors, influencers), they were tempted with the “cool lives to live on earth” and they fell for it. The Blood Contract – as they all call it, and at the end of it, the biggest price to pay.
Why did they fell? - because mankind is no longer raised up with the truth and in the truth.
Proverbs 22:6 - Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Sadly we do the opposite with the younger generations and train them up all the ways they should not go. Leaving them in danger of getting tempted by satan and without the Armour of GOD.
Ephesians 6:11 - Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
@youtuber3328
it's nice to meet you and compatibility did does and/or PROBABLY will vary for different reasons with different individuals
@irvingquintero145
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