Dark Side
Kelly Clarkson · Stronger [2011]
It's not pretty there and few have ever gone
If I show it to you now
Will it make you run away?
Or will you stay
Even if it hurts?
Even if I try to push you out
Will you return?
And remind me who I really am
Please remind me who I really am
Everybody's got a dark side
Do you love me?
Can you love mine?
Nobody's a picture perfect
But we're worth it
You know that we're worth it
Will you love me?
Even with my dark side?
Like a diamond
From black dust
It's hard to know what can become
If you give up
So don't give up on me
Please remind me who I really am
Everybody's got a dark side
Do you love me?
Can you love mine?
Nobody's a picture perfect
But we're worth it
You know that we're worth it
Will you love me?
Even with my dark side?
Don't run away
Don't run away
Just tell me that you will stay
Promise me you will stay
Don't run away
Don't run away
Just promise me you will stay
Promise me you will stay
Will you love me? ohh
Everybody's got a dark side
Do you love me?
Can you love mine?
Nobody's a picture perfect
But we're worth it
You know that we're worth it
Will you love me?
Even with my dark side?
Don't run away
Don't run away
Don't run away
Promise me you'll stay
About Dark Side
Kelly Clarkson's "Dark Side" serves as a pivotal track on her 2011 album *Stronger*, marking a significant evolution in her vocal style and songwriting maturity. Released during a period where Clarkson moved away from her earlier pop-rock sound toward a more mature, soul-infused R&B and pop aesthetic, the recording showcases her ability to blend raw emotional vulnerability with polished production. The song functions as a thematic centerpiece on the album, exploring themes of resilience and self-acceptance that define the *Stronger* era. Its inclusion in her discography highlights her growth as an artist, demonstrating a shift toward complex harmonies and deeper lyrical introspection that would influence her subsequent work. The track remains a standout example of her mid-career transition, balancing commercial appeal with genuine artistic expression.