Meet Me on the Dark Side
Melissa Auf der Maur
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Proof Truth Suspect I've rejected, I have wounded Truth be told, I've been bad Ashamed, To blame Horrified all over me, I listened, I listened I listened, my love Mister, punish me I love thee I'm guilty, I'm guilty, I'm guilty, my love Meet me on the dark side Enter from the inside Meet me on the dark side Enter from the inside He left me overseas I turned to a mouth I could please Everyone has a dark side Why don't you like mine Shame Blame Sentenced to life, Imprisoned by fate Shame, blame, It's the shame game But I will love again Meet me on the dark side Enter from the inside Meet me on the dark side Enter from the inside He left me overseas I turned to a mouth I could please Everyone has a dark side Why don't you like mine Cross my heart Is powerful with the course of love Of love It was locality, morality, Dictating prison trap I was following, grazing, Wasting, accepting, In my good girl suit I was lying and cheating, And sucking and kissing, In my bad girl boots Ah ah Ah ah Do you swear the truth and nothing but? No. I will love again With my good And my bad parts Meet me on the dark side Enter from the inside Meet me on the dark side Enter from the inside Meet me on the dark side (He left me overseas) Enter from the inside (I turned to a mouth) Meet me on the dark side (I could please) Enter from the inside Meet me on the dark side (Everyone has a dark side) Enter from the inside (Why don't you like mine)
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Written by: MELISSA AUF DER MAUR
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"Meet Me On The Dark Side" is taken from Melissa Auf der Maur's second solo album "Out of Our Minds" (OOOM), which was released in 2010.
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Artistic ProjectThe album is a part of a larger artistic project including a 28-minute short film and a comic book in addition to the album. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
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Solo CareerMelissa Auf der Maur had previously played bass in the bands Hole and Smashing Pumpkins. Her career as a solo artist began in 2004 with the release of her self-titled album.
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Lyrics and StyleThe song features Melissa’s known dreamy lyrics, seductive voice and alternative rock style.
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Personal InfluenceMelissa says the record is inspired by Nordic mythology, her German and Swiss heritage and her birth in Montreal as a '70s child.
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Video ClipThe music video for "Meet Me On The Dark Side" premiered on January 7, 2010 on Spinner.com, featuring the artist herself in front of a series of surreal and haunting images.
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ConceptThe song and the entire album revolves around the concept of a heartbroken witch who travels through time to heal her broken heart.
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Visual PresentationIn her live performances, Melissa often integrates visuals and theatrics to enhance the storytelling element behind "Meet Me On The Dark Side" and her other songs.
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Independent ArtistMelissa Auf der Maur has released this album independently, on her own, under the label PHI-MAdM Inc.
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CollaborationFor this album, Auf der Maur collaborated with Ryan Adams and Patrick Krief of The Dears among others. However, it's unclear if they have contributed specifically to "Meet Me On The Dark Side".
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ReceptionThough not a chart-topping hit, the song received positive reviews from fans and critics alike appreciating its dark alternative rock style and the creative storytelling behind it.
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