The song "Darque Tan" by Gravy Train!!!! tells a story about a person who becomes obsessed with getting a tan and the consequences that follow. The lyrics describe this person's desire to look like Charlize Theron, but they realize that achieving the desired tan requires more than just lying in the sun. They hear about a new trend called "darque waves," which involves immersing oneself in a tank filled with a dark substance to achieve a quick tan. The person decides to try it for forty days, but it leads to accusations of blackface. The chorus of the song emphasizes the person's dedication to Darque Tan, as it becomes their plan to achieve the desired tan. However, as time goes on, the obsession takes a toll. The lyrics mention that the person becomes orange and then red, with their face ultimately getting burned. The song ends with the tragic revelation that the person has died as a result of their extreme tanning attempts. Overall, "Darque Tan" serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of obsession and the harmful consequences that can arise from pursuing an unrealistic beauty standard.
