The song serves as a vulnerable lullaby dedicated to their son, , and partner, Alev Aydin . Key themes include:
: 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 Halsey Darling Lyric Video
: Halsey described the song as a way to get things off their chest that they would want their child to know if anything ever happened to them. The song serves as a vulnerable lullaby dedicated
While Halsey has not released a traditional high-budget music video for "Darling," several official and fan-made visual options exist: Halsey Darling Lyric Video