The Dark Side
Cherry-Merry Lyrics


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Once I was sitting sad and bored
At a cheap whiskey bar
There was a man at the table
That was not too far
He was staring at my side
Looked so mindless and mad
Then he finished his glass
Came up closer and sad

Man forget all your sadness
lift your head up high
time to make a real stand
time to start a new life
better do what your heart needs
it's up to you to dicide
'cause your music it's only
what makes you feel right

it makes you feel alright,
it gives you strength to fight,
join' the dark side!

Today's morning I spent time
watching world news
There were so many deaths and horrors
that it made me amused
People are fighting for money
Their souls are ugly and cold
Only terrible things around me
What else should be told

If you need a sensation
you feel a power inside
if you are serching for pleasure
and want to spend a good time
set a goal for your band
to be a r'n'r star
try to show all your best
on your fuckin' guitar!

it makes you feel alright,




it gives you strength to fight,
join' the dark side!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cherry-Merry's song, "The Dark Side," explores the concept of finding solace in music and the idea of rebellion against societal norms. The song is divided into two parts, with the first verse describing a chance encounter between the singer and a stranger at a bar. The stranger encourages the singer to forget their sadness and embrace their passion for music, offering a message of hope and positivity.


In the second verse, the lyrics take on a more critical tone, commenting on the state of the world and the harsh realities of life. The lyrics suggest that music can be a way to escape the ugliness of the world and find joy and inspiration in the midst of chaos.


Overall, the lyrics of "The Dark Side" explore the idea of music as a way to rebel against societal norms and find a sense of purpose and passion in life. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace their inner rebel and follow their dreams, no matter how unconventional or challenging they may be.


Line by Line Meaning

Once I was sitting sad and bored
At one point in time, I was feeling upset and lacking excitement


At a cheap whiskey bar
I was located in a place that serves inexpensive alcoholic beverages made from fermented grain mash


There was a man at the table
An individual was sitting at a piece of furniture meant for dining


That was not too far
They were located at a reasonable distance from me


He was staring at my side
The man was gazing at a specific area on my person


Looked so mindless and mad
His facial expression and demeanor appeared to be senseless and insane


Then he finished his glass
He consumed the remaining contents of his drinking vessel


Came up closer and sad
He approached me with a sorrowful expression on his face


Man forget all your sadness
My conversation partner is advising me to disregard the negative emotions that were previously troubling me


lift your head up high
I should hold my head higher


time to make a real stand
It's an appropriate time to take a firm position


time to start a new life
It's the beginning of a new phase


better do what your heart needs
I should prioritize following my desires


it's up to you to decide
The decision is ultimately mine to make


'cause your music it's only
The only thing that belongs to me is my musical output


what makes you feel right
Songs that produce positive emotions are worth striving for


it makes you feel alright,
Music that resonates with you brings feelings of contentment


it gives you strength to fight,
It provides you with the courage necessary to persevere


join' the dark side!
Embrace this philosophy and way of life to reap its benefits


Today's morning I spent time
Earlier today, I devoted a portion of my time


watching world news
I was informed about current events that are of global interest


There were so many deaths
Several individuals perished


and horrors
Other newsworthy items are quite gruesome and frightening


that it made me amused
This caused me to feel a sense of joy, entertainment, or delight


People are fighting for money
Individuals are engaged in battles to acquire financial resources


Their souls are ugly and cold
They possess inner qualities that are unattractive and lacking warmth


Only terrible things around me
All I am witnessing and experiencing are negative occurrences


What else should be told
Are there any other noteworthy details to report?


If you need a sensation
If you crave an intense physical or emotional experience


you feel a power inside
There is an internal energy or feeling that is aroused in you


if you are searching for pleasure
If you are attempting to find gratification or enjoyment


and want to spend a good time
And would like to have a pleasant experience


set a goal for your band
Define an objective or aim for your musical ensemble


to be a r'n'r star
To become a rock and roll superstar


try to show all your best
Make an attempt to display your finest efforts


on your fuckin' guitar!
Play to the best of your abilities on this instrument!




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