Ehle is a new, young artist from Os, a small town situated in the beautiful… Read Full Bio ↴Ehle is a new, young artist from Os, a small town situated in the beautiful scenery of the Norwegian countryside. With an above-average interest in songwriting, singing and laughing, there is no doubt that she'll make an impression on everyone that gets the opportunity to hear her voice. Ehle tells both strong and personal stories. She uses music as an outlet for her thoughts and feelings. Her hope is that others can relate to her music and find solace in that there is nothing better than lifting yourself up when others try to pull you down.

Dark Side
Ehle Lyrics

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You come from a long line of saints
And I′m an alcoholic with a need for validation
I wonder how you're not bothered by my complaints?
Aren′t you tired of how I cry just to get attention?
You don't mind it when I hate on the way you dress
Or when I'm moody, or I′m lazy or depressed
Want you to roughen it up, and tough yourself up
Won′t mind if you fuck it all up

'Cause when it comes to chaos I′m the best

Come over to the dark side, baby
I bet that I can make you hate me
Come over to the dark side, baby
I bet that I can make you, ah

A little less good guy
A little lеss Mr. Nice
Won't you give me that?
Littlе less alright
Ah-ah-ah
A little less good guy
A little less Mr. Nice
Won′t you give me that?
Little less alright
Ah-ah-ah

I know deep within you there's a darkness
But the buttons I push must somehow not be working
There must be something wrong with you, a twisted side inside of you
How else could you be loving someone like me?

Your halo cast a shadow and I
Want a little less Jekyll, little bit more of Hyde
Tell me off, slam the door
Show me you′re bad, making me long for more

Come over to the dark side, baby
I bet that I can make you hate me
Come over to the dark side, baby
I bet that I can make you, ah

A little less good guy
A little less Mr. Nice
Won't you give me that?
Little less alright
Ah-ah-ah
A little less good guy
A little less Mr. Nice
Won't you give me that?
Little less alright
Ah-ah-ah

Your halo cast a shadow and I
Want a little less Banner, more of that big green guy
Tell me off, slam the door

Show me you′re bad, making me long for more
Ah-ah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Dark Side" by Ehle tell the story of a dysfunctional relationship between two people with vastly different backgrounds. The singer admits to being an alcoholic with a need for validation and constantly seeks attention through complaints and mood swings. The other person is described as coming from a long line of saints and is seemingly unbothered by the singer's behavior. The singer wants the other person to become a little less of a "good guy" and show their dark side.

The singer wants to bring the other person to the "dark side" and make them hate her. She wants them to show their bad side, be more aggressive, and roughen themselves up. The singer believes that deep down, there is a darkness within the other person but the singer's actions aren't pushing the right buttons. She wonders how the other person could love someone like her.

The song explores the theme of self-destructive behavior in relationships and the desire for a partner who is willing to embrace their dark side. The lyrics suggest that the singer is unhappy with herself and is seeking someone who can match her chaos. However, the song also highlights the need for self-reflection and recognition of one's faults in order to have a healthy relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

You come from a long line of saints
You have a family history of moral excellence and purity.

And I'm an alcoholic with a need for validation
I suffer from alcohol addiction and require constant affirmation from others to feel worthwhile.

I wonder how you're not bothered by my complaints?
I am surprised you are not affected by my constant criticism and discontentment.

Aren't you tired of how I cry just to get attention?
Do you not find it exhausting that I resort to tears to draw attention to myself?

You don't mind it when I hate on the way you dress
You are not bothered when I criticize your fashion choices.

Or when I'm moody, or I'm lazy or depressed
You are not affected when I am in a bad mood, unproductive, or suffering from mental distress.

Want you to roughen it up, and tough yourself up
I want you to become more rugged and harsh with yourself.

Won't mind if you fuck it all up
I will not be upset if you make a drastic mistake.

'Cause when it comes to chaos I'm the best
I excel and thrive in situations of disarray.

Come over to the dark side, baby
Join me in my negative and destructive ways.

I bet that I can make you hate me
I am certain that I can cause you to despise me.

A little less good guy
Be less of a compassionate and well-mannered person.

A little less Mr. Nice
Be less of a polite and kind individual.

Won't you give me that?
Can you please comply with my wishes?

Little less alright
Decrease your level of satisfaction and contentment.

I know deep within you there's a darkness
I am aware that there is a hidden side of you that is malevolent and wicked.

But the buttons I push must somehow not be working
However, my attempts to provoke or incite this side of you have not been successful.

There must be something wrong with you, a twisted side inside of you
I believe there is something flawed or warped in you that prevents you from matching my negative aspects.

How else could you be loving someone like me?
I cannot understand how someone as good as you is capable of loving someone like me, who is so flawed.

Your halo cast a shadow and I
Your inherent goodness and purity is eclipsing my dark side.

Want a little less Jekyll, little bit more of Hyde
I desire less of your benevolent side and more of your malevolent side.

Tell me off, slam the door
Assert yourself and be confrontational with me.

Show me you're bad, making me long for more
Demonstrate your negative qualities and make me crave them even more.

A little less good guy
Again, be less of a benevolent and compassionate person.

A little less Mr. Nice
Again, be less of a kind and polite individual.

Won't you give me that?
Again, can you please comply with my wishes?

Little less alright
Again, decrease your level of satisfaction and contentment.

Writer(s): Jonas Holteberg Jensen, Elsbeth Rehder

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