Bishop Briggs Dark Side Audio -

When the psychic predicted Briggs' friend would quit music, and the friend admitted she was indeed considering it, Briggs was struck by a wave of realization.

The track was born from a singular, surreal moment following a visit to a psychic with a close friend.

The song serves as a reflection on the pain of loving a creative pursuit so much that you dedicate your life to it, even when there is no guarantee of reward. Bishop Briggs Dark Side Audio

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

"Dark Side" explores the duality of the human experience, specifically the tension between the "light" version of ourselves we show the world and the "darker," more honest version we keep private. Bishop Briggs – Dark Side Lyrics - Genius When the psychic predicted Briggs' friend would quit

The track utilizes a dance-like, "surging" bass, trap-influenced hi-hats, and subtle gospel background vocals.

Known for her powerful, "skyward" vocals, Briggs recorded the track with an intensity that involved "gritting her teeth" during takes, channeling rare anger rather than her usual sadness. Briggs often describes her songwriting as "dark poetry"

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