Dark Side
Glee Cast (Darren Criss) Lyrics

Uh-ooh
An exclamation of worry or concern.

Uh-oh oh, oh
A continuation of the worried exclamation.

There's a place that I know
Referring to a personal, private place within the self.

It's not pretty there and few have ever gone
Describing the place as unappealing and rarely accessed.

If I show it to you now
Asking for permission to reveal it to someone.

Will it make you run away
Worrying that sharing vulnerabilities will cause others to leave.

Will you stay
Asking for someone to remain even after seeing the dark side.

Even if it hurts
Implying that it may be emotionally or mentally painful.

Even if I try to push you out
Acknowledging that there may be attempts to keep people at a distance.

Will you return?
Asking if someone will come back and remain a constant support.

And remind me who I really am
Requesting that someone help keep them grounded and true to themselves.

Please remind me who I really am
A continuation of the request for support.

Everybody's got a dark side
Acknowledging that everyone has their own struggles and vulnerabilities.

Do you love me?
Questioning if someone will still love you even with the dark side.

Can you love mine?
Asking if someone is capable of accepting and loving all parts of you.

Nobody's a picture perfect
Acknowledging that perfection is impossible and unrealistic.

But we're worth it
Asserting that everyone is deserving of love and acceptance.

You know that we're worth it
Reiterating the belief in self-worth.

Will you love me?
Repeating the question and seeking reassurance.

Even with my dark side?
Asking if someone will still love and accept the not-so-great parts of themselves.

Like a diamond
An analogy comparing oneself to a valuable gem.

From black dust
Suggesting that beauty and worth can come from difficult and dark experiences.

It's hard to know
Admitting uncertainty.

What can become
Wondering what positive growth can emerge from pain.

If you give up
Warning against giving up on oneself or others.

So don't give up on me
Asking for someone to keep believing in and supporting them.

Don't run away
Please don't leave or abandon me.

Just tell me that you will stay
Asking for reassurance that someone will remain.

Promise me you will stay
Asking for a firm commitment to staying.

Will you love me, with my dark side? Oh
Returning to the central question of acceptance of the dark side.

Don't run away
A repeated plea for consistency and commitment.