Dark Side
D. & V. Lyrics
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Leave out your famous dream, oh
You say your man don't take the time
Don't see no fancy ring, ah yeah
Falling in love on the first date
I don't even know your last name
You're living off daddy's money, but honey
We only do things in the worst way
Let your hair down and dance with me
Give into your dark side, your dark side
I've seen the way you look at me, it feels right, ah
There's no need convincing me of things you should
Oh, I know you got a dark side
Oh, won't you give it to me?
My lips are numb, can't walk the line
Why don't you try it too?
I like the red, hope you don't mind
And it tastes so good on you, ooh, yeah
Falling in love on the first date
I don't even know your last name
You're living off daddy's money, but honey
Even though these are our best days
We only do things in the worst way
Let your hair down, won't you, babe?
Give into your dark side, your dark side
I've seen the way you look at me, it feels right, ah
There's no need convincing me of things you should
Oh, I know you got a dark side
Oh, won't you give it to me?
This life that you've known was in control
Now that the lights start to go, it fills your soul
Just close your eyes, let the night take you whole
Take you whole, let it go, let it go, oh
Give into your dark side, your dark side
I've seen the way you look at me, it feels right, ah
There's no need convincing me of things you should
Oh, I know you got a dark side
Oh, won't you, babe?
Give into your dark side, your dark side
I've seen the way you look at me, it feels right, ah
There's no need convincing me of things you should
Oh, I know you got a dark side
Oh, won't you give it to me?
The lyrics of "Dark Side" by D. & V. speak of two people meeting and falling in love on the first date despite not knowing each other's last names. The woman is depicted as being from a wealthy family living off her father's money. The man urges her to let her hair down and dance with him, appealing to her "dark side" that he believes she possesses. He declares that he has seen the way she looks at him and that it feels right, encouraging her to give into her darker nature and not hold back.
The lines "This life that you've known was in control / Now that the lights start to go, it fills your soul" suggest a turning point for the woman in which she may be reconsidering the values and lifestyle she was raised with. The man tells her to let go of her inhibitions and give into the unknown. He craves her wild and secretive side and wants to experience it with her. There is a sense of excitement and danger in the lyrics, as if the two are venturing into the unknown together without any inhibitions.
Overall, the song is about letting go of social conventions and exploring one's own desires and impulses, even if they are considered taboo. It is an ode to the darker, freer side of one's personality that should be embraced and celebrated.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's talk about what's on your mind
Let's discuss what is troubling you
Leave out your famous dream, oh
Don't mention the dream that you are famous for
You say your man don't take the time
You claim that your boyfriend doesn't make enough time for you
Don't see no fancy ring, ah yeah
He doesn't even have a decent engagement ring for you
Falling in love on the first date
We fell in love with each other on our first date
I don't even know your last name
I don't even know your full name yet
You're living off daddy's money, but honey
You're being financially supported by your father, my love
Even though these are our best days
We're living our best lives right now
We only do things in the worst way
We only seem to do things in a negative way
Let your hair down and dance with me
Be yourself and dance with me
Give into your dark side, your dark side
Embrace the side of yourself that you keep hidden
I've seen the way you look at me, it feels right, ah
I can tell that you are attracted to me and it feels good
There's no need convincing me of things you should
You don't need to persuade me to do things I should already be doing
Oh, I know you got a dark side
I know that you have this hidden side to you that you keep to yourself
Oh, won't you give it to me?
Please show me your dark side
My lips are numb, can't walk the line
I am drunk and unable to walk properly
Why don't you try it too?
Why not have a few drinks and see what happens
I like the red, hope you don't mind
I am attracted to you and the red lipstick you're wearing suits you
And it tastes so good on you, ooh, yeah
I enjoy the taste of your lips and the lipstick on them
This life that you've known was in control
The life that you have always known was restraining you
Now that the lights start to go, it fills your soul
As the lights fade away, you start feeling more alive
Just close your eyes, let the night take you whole
Let yourself be consumed by the night
Take you whole, let it go, let it go, oh
Let yourself be fully immersed in the experience
Oh, won't you give it to me?
Please show me your dark side
Oh, won't you, babe?
Please do it, my love
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RIKER LYNCH, ROCKY LYNCH, ELLINGTON RATLIFF, ROSS LYNCH
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