The Darkside
LP Lyrics

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Let's go back and talk about the beginning
And what we liked so much about each other then

[Chorus]
And I hope you're happy with your ordinary life
It's the wrong place
The wrong time
The darkside

Hoppin' bars in the summertime
And no one cared if you lost your mind
But you were not amused, no you were not amused

[Chorus]

I wanted to say the right thing-I really did

But I know you're right
And I hope you're happy with your ordinary life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of LP's song The Darkside are about looking back at the beginning of a relationship and reminiscing about the things that drew the couple to each other. The idea of "the Darkside" represents the present state of the relationship, which has become ordinary and unhappy. The singer reflects on how they used to enjoy the freedom of "hopping bars in the summertime", and how no one cared if they lost their minds. But now, the singer is resigned to the fact that they can't say the right thing to fix the relationship, and hopes that the other person is happy with their mundane life.

The lyrics are relatable for anyone who has been in a relationship that has lost its spark over time. Sometimes, it's hard to recapture the passion that was once there, and it's easier to stay in a place of comfort and familiarity. However, the song suggests that this kind of thinking is a trap, and that it's important to keep exploring and taking risks in order to keep the relationship alive.

Line by Line Meaning

Let's go back and talk about the beginning
Let's revisit the past and reminisce about how things used to be

And what we liked so much about each other then
Let's reflect on the qualities that made us appreciate each other back then

And I hope you're happy with your ordinary life
I wish you contentment with your mundane existence

It's the wrong place
The current situation is unfavorable

The wrong time
This is not the appropriate moment

The darkside
We are in a negative or risky situation

Hoppin' bars in the summertime
Spending time in bars during the summer season

And no one cared if you lost your mind
People were indifferent to your crazy behavior

But you were not amused, no you were not amused
You didn't find it entertaining or enjoyable, rather you were disturbed

I wanted to say the right thing-I really did
I had good intentions to speak appropriately

But I know you're right
I acknowledge your correctness