The track was born from a singular, surreal moment following a visit to a psychic with a close friend.
Briggs often describes her songwriting as "dark poetry". She wrote "Dark Side" during a period where she was seeking inner peace despite being in a happy relationship, using the track to expose the less socially acceptable, "unfiltered" versions of herself that only come out when she is alone. Musical Composition Bishop Briggs Dark Side Audio
The track utilizes a dance-like, "surging" bass, trap-influenced hi-hats, and subtle gospel background vocals. The track was born from a singular, surreal
Critics note the "quirkily eerie aesthetic" of the lyrics—such as "drain your life 'til there's nothing left but your bloodshot eyes"—which contrasts sharply with Briggs' bubbly real-life persona. Thematic Themes and Lyrics Bishop Briggs Dark Side Audio