: Despite its melancholy tone, the song concludes that their loved one (their son) is the only person who has "shown [them] how to love bein' alive". Official & Lyric Videos

The song serves as a vulnerable lullaby dedicated to their son, , and partner, Alev Aydin . Key themes include:

While Halsey has not released a traditional high-budget music video for "Darling," several official and fan-made visual options exist: