In 2012, Larsson signed with TEN Music Group and released her debut EP, Introducing, in 2013. The EP featured her breakthrough single "Uncover," which reached number one in Sweden and Norway and achieved platinum certification. Larsson's second EP, Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself, followed in 2013. During this time, she signed a three-year contract with Epic Records in the United States. In December 2013, Larsson performed at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, further expanding her exposure.
On October 1, 2014, Larsson released her Scandinavian debut studio album, titled 1, which included the tracks "Uncover," "Bad Boys," and "She's Not Me" (Pt. 1 and Pt. 2). The album attained platinum status in Sweden. Additionally, Larsson served as an opening act for British singer Cher Lloyd's I Wish Tour.
In subsequent years, Larsson continued to release successful singles and albums. Noteworthy songs include "Lush Life," "Never Forget You" (featuring MNEK), "Ain't My Fault," "So Good" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign), and "Symphony" (with Clean Bandit). She has collaborated with notable artists such as Tinie Tempah and David Guetta, further solidifying her international presence.
Larsson's musical journey has been marked by achievements, including chart-topping hits, platinum certifications, and notable performances. She has garnered a significant following and received recognition for her talent and contributions to the pop music scene. As of 2023, Larsson is set to release her fourth studio album, building upon her previous successes.
Darkside
Zara Larsson Lyrics
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A monster underneath your sheets
Cause I'm not exactly who you think I am
I'm a giant and a ghost
I disappear before you know
But tonight I'm gonna hold you in my hands
I don't want you scared at all analyzing when we talk
So my lips have sealed the way I feel inside
Cause what's done is done
Isn't done yet
Nothing's imminent
But I think about it every minute
Of everyday
Of everyday
Enough is enough
But I'm not given eh
Even if it sends him over the edge
Cause everbody has a dark side
And I'm across
Never meant to be the bad guy
But now I'm lost
I don't wanna waste your time
Or piss you off
Cause everbody has a dark side
I'm the devil and I'm cursed
It feels like every moment's worse
I would sell my soul to make this go away
There's a good to every bad
Here's the thing now I understand
I believe that we can make the change
What's's done is done
Isn't done yet
Nothing's imminent
But I think about it every minute
Of everyday
Of everyday
Enough is enough
No I'm not given eh
Even if it sends him over the edge
Cause everbody has a dark side
And I'm across
Never meant to be the bad guy
But now I'm lost
I don't wanna waste your time
Or piss you off
Cause everbody has a dark side
Before we need a second chance
There's the one we have
But I know that you and I
Are pulling away
Everybody has a dark side
Everybody has a dark side
Ooooh I don't wanna end this on a low
I only wanna fix it cause it's broke
I don't wanna take one for the road
Cause we'll make us whole
Cause everbody has a dark side
And I'm across
Never meant to be the bad guy
But now I'm lost
I don't wanna waste your time
Or piss you off
Cause everbody has a dark side
Before we need a second chance
There's the one we have
But I know that you and I
Are pulling away
Everybody has a darkside
Everybody has a darkside
The lyrics of Zara Larsson's "DarkSide" appear to be about a person who is struggling to come to terms with their inner demons, which they describe as their "dark side". The song highlights the idea that every person has their own inner struggles, even the ones that society considers to be "good" or "perfect". The use of imagery such as "a monster underneath your sheets" and "I'm the devil and I'm cursed" suggests that the singer feels that their dark side is a part of themselves that they cannot easily control or overcome. At the same time, the lyrics also express the desire to change and improve, with lines like "Here's the thing now I understand, I believe that we can make the change."
Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle to reconcile the fact that everyone has flaws and imperfections, and that it's important to acknowledge them in order to grow and become a better person. The chorus drives home this message by repeating the line "Everybody has a dark side", emphasizing that having these inner struggles is a universal experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a villain and a beast
I am someone who is viewed as evil and violent
A monster underneath your sheets
I am someone who frightens you and keeps you from sleeping soundly
Cause I'm not exactly who you think I am
I am not the person you thought I was
I'm a giant and a ghost
I am someone who is large and intimidating and seems to disappear when not wanted
I disappear before you know
I vanish before you can see me
But tonight I'm gonna hold you in my hands
But tonight I will be with you and comfort you
I don't want you scared at all analyzing when we talk
I don't want you to be fearful and constantly overthinking our conversations
So my lips have sealed the way I feel inside
So I am keeping my feelings inside and not expressing them verbally
Cause what's done is done
Because the past cannot be changed
Isn't done yet
But the future still holds potential for change
Nothing's imminent
There's no need to worry about the future at the moment
But I think about it every minute
However, I dwell on the future constantly
Of everyday
Every single day
Enough is enough
I am tired of this situation
But I'm not given eh
But I don't have a choice
Even if it sends him over the edge
Even if it causes him to become upset or angry
Cause everybody has a dark side
Because everyone has a side of themselves that's not ideal
And I'm across
And I am experiencing this
Never meant to be the bad guy
I never intended to be the one causing problems
But now I'm lost
But now I am uncertain and confused
I don't wanna waste your time
I don't want to be a burden or inconvenience to you
Or piss you off
Or make you angry
I'm the devil and I'm cursed
I am someone who is likened to the devil and is cursed
It feels like every moment's worse
It feels like things are getting progressively worse
I would sell my soul to make this go away
I would do anything to make this problem disappear
There's a good to every bad
There is always something good that can come out of a bad situation
Here's the thing now I understand
Now I comprehend what's going on
I believe that we can make the change
I am optimistic that we can fix this situation
Ooooh I don't wanna end this on a low
I don't want to end things on a negative note
I only wanna fix it cause it's broke
I only want to mend our relationship because it's damaged
I don't wanna take one for the road
I don't want to end things with lingering negative feelings
Cause we'll make us whole
Because coming together and mending our relationship will make us complete
Before we need a second chance
Before we reach a point where we need another opportunity to make things right
There's the one we have
Let's work on the current opportunity we have now
But I know that you and I
But I am aware that you and I need to work on this together
Are pulling away
But we are drifting apart
Everybody has a dark side
Everyone has aspects of themselves that aren't ideal
Everybody has a darkside
Everyone has their own unique struggles and challenges to overcome
Contributed by Mason P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I am villain and the beast
A monster underneath your sheets
Cuz I'm not exactly who you think I am
I am giant and the ghost
I disappear before you know
But tonight I gonna hold you in my hands
I don't want you scared at all
Analyzing when we talk
So my lips have sealed the way I feel inside
Cuz what's done is done, isn't done yet
Nothing imminent, but I think about it every minute
Of everyday, of everyday
Enough's enough, but I'm not giving in, yeah
Even if it sends him over the edge
Cause everybody has a darkside and I'm across
Never meant to be the bad guy, but now I'm lost
Now, I don't wanna waste your time or piss you off
Cause everybody has a darkside
I'm the devil and I'm cursed
It feels like every moment's worse
I would sell my soul to make this go away
There's a good to every bad
Here's the thing, now, understand
I belive that we can make the change
What's done is done, isn't done yet
Nothing imminent, but I think about it every minute
Of everyday, of everyday
Enough's enough, but I'm not giving in, yeah
Even if it sends him over the edge
Cause everybody has a darkside and I'm across
Never meant to be the bad guy, but now I'm lost
Now I don't wanna waste your time or piss you off
Cause everybody has a darkside
Before we need a second chance
Here's the one we have
But I know that you and I are pulling away
Everybody has a darkside, everybody has a darkside
Oh, I don't wanna end this on a low
I only wanna fix it cuz it's broke
I don't wanna take the one for road
Cuz we'll make us whole
Everybody has a darkside and I'm across
Never meant to be the bad guy, but now I'm lost
Now I don't wanna waste your time or piss you off
Cause everybody has a darkside
Before we need a second chance
Here's the one we have
But I know that you and I are pulling away
Everybody has a darkside, everybody has a darkside
@2018harold
I THOUGHT this "hit me" at 15. I'm now 22. This really hits. What a beautiful voice too.
@finleygg926
This is such an underrated gem! Absolutely love this song!!!
@salahuddin2866
love it Zara larsson make more songs beacause i love them
@Zoe-eh7ts
she has a beautiful voice!
@gilldrenth5507
I was like "WHAT. OHMYGOD. AVRIL LAVIGNE. YOUR PROFIL PICK. ITS HER. WOOOOOOOT."
@gracewu2407
AVRILLLLL
@perjdid799
Zara Larsson, you rock, i love all of your songs, and I love this songs its awesome, keep on making your music. your my favorite singer, you go girl
@SkyFire4251
Zara larsson is my favourite artist I listen to her music everyday
@jamesattwood9466
She is amazing but the song reminds me of me when I was younger and me now when I’m older
@vickyc.4134
I just LOVE this song. The way it changes from slow and calm in fast and energetic (when it says "cause what is done is done, isn't done yet") makes it even more lovable 😍 a HUUUUUGE thumbs up from me 💘💘👍👍