XO
Emblem3 Lyrics


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You called me said he broke your heart again
But can I pick up the pieces?
Let me pick up all the pieces baby.
You said even though you're not with him,
That you're life's too complicated.
When you're in this situation,
There's not much that I can say to you,
But I would never lie.
As long as I've got you next to me,
Tonight I've got to try.

I'm giving you the x's (x's)
I'm giving you the o's (o's)
I'm giving you everything in between,
I saved it all for you.
So hit me with a yes (yes)
You gotta let me know (know)
I wanna be everything that you need
I'll never let you go

I'm giving you the
I'm giving you the
I'm giving you the
I'm giving you the

I don't wanna go too fast
But it's really hard to take it slow
When you feel the way that I do
Whenever I'm around you
Girl you're beautiful.
And I know that I could make you feel,
Like you're sittin' on top of the world.
And if you gave me half a chance,
I know I'd make you mine.

I'm giving you the x's (x's)
I'm giving you the o's (o's)
I'm giving you everything in between,
I saved it all for you.
So hit me with a yes.
You gotta let me know.
I wanna be everything that you need
I'll never let you go

I'm giving you the
I'm giving you the
I'm giving you the
I'm giving you the

I'm giving you the x's, x's
The oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, o's
X's, x's
The oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, o's

Click click, like a cupid on a brand page
Bam, bam blew a hole through my rib cage
Pinky, ring, middle finger down with the thumb
A simple way to let you know that you're my number one
Check, check like a bank cuz you're so fly
I wanna study your anatomy, bill nye
I'll show you I can shake it harder than a bass drum.
I'm not a cable guy but I know how to get it done.

I'm giving you the x's (x's)
I'm giving you the o's (o's)
I'm giving you everything in between,
I saved it all for you.
So hit me with a yes (yes)
You gotta let me know (know)
I wanna be everything that you need
I'll never let you go

I'm giving you the
I'm giving you the
I'm giving you the
I'm giving you the

I'm giving you the x's, x's
The oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, o's




X's, x's
The oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, o's

Overall Meaning

The song XO by Emblem3 depicts a man in love with a woman who is going through a tough time, following a breakup with her previous partner. He is trying to comfort her and let her know that he can be there for her. He acknowledges that her life is complicated but gives her a message of hope that he can help heal her. He is ready to give her all the love and affection she deserves and promises never to let her go. The chorus emphasizes the message of the song, declaring that he is giving her “x’s” and “o’s”, a reference to the symbols used in writing love letters.


The lyrics of XO demonstrate a very modern approach to expressing affection and care towards someone. The use of symbols like “x’s” and “o’s” that are commonly used in social media and texting make the song relatable to a younger audience. The theme of the song also focuses on the importance of being there for someone who is going through a tough time and how love can help heal the wounds of heartbreak. Emblem3’s delivery of the lyrics through their catchy pop-rock instrumentation and charming vocal harmonies makes the song an enjoyable listen.


Line by Line Meaning

You called me said he broke your heart again
You contacted me over the phone and told me that your significant other broke your heart again.


But can I pick up the pieces?
Can I help you with your emotional baggage and become a shoulder for you to cry on?


Let me pick up all the pieces baby.
I am willing to do whatever it takes to alleviate your emotional distress.


You said even though you're not with him,
You shared that despite not being with the person who hurt you, you're still struggling emotionally.


That you're life's too complicated.
You expressed that your life is currently too complex or difficult to handle.


When you're in this situation,
When you're going through something like this,


There's not much that I can say to you,
I understand that there are no right words or phrases that could make your situation better.


But I would never lie.
I want to be clear that I'm always honest and straightforward with you.


As long as I've got you next to me,
As long as I am near you,


Tonight I've got to try.
I will make an effort to comfort you and make you feel better tonight.


I'm giving you the x's (x's)
I am giving you kisses.


I'm giving you the o's (o's)
I am giving you hugs.


I'm giving you everything in between,
I am offering you everything that lies in between kisses and hugs, symbolically expressing my affection for you.


I saved it all for you.
All these symbols of my love are exclusively for you and no one else.


So hit me with a yes (yes)
So please give me an affirmative answer.


You gotta let me know (know)
You need to communicate your feelings to me and let me in on what's going on in your head and heart.


I wanna be everything that you need
I aspire to be everything that you need in a partner and more.


I'll never let you go
I promise to never abandon you or let you go through life's hardships alone.


I don't wanna go too fast
I do not want to rush things in our relationship.


But it's really hard to take it slow
It's difficult to hold back these feelings and not get swept up in the moment.


When you feel the way that I do
When my feelings for you are as strong as they are.


Whenever I'm around you
When I am in your presence,


Girl you're beautiful.
I find you incredibly attractive, both inside and out.


And I know that I could make you feel,
I am confident that I would be able to make you happy and at ease.


Like you're sittin' on top of the world.
You would feel like you are on top of the world and have all the confidence and happiness in the universe.


And if you gave me half a chance,
If you granted me an opportunity,


I know I'd make you mine.
I am confident that I could make you my partner and be the person who is there for you in good times and bad.


Click click, like a cupid on a brand page
In the same way that Cupid strikes people with love, so do I, as I am smitten with you.


Bam, bam blew a hole through my rib cage
Your beauty and personality have impacted me to the point where it feels like a physical hole was created in my chest.


Pinky, ring, middle finger down with the thumb
A hand gesture that symbolizes my affirmation that you are my number one priority.


A simple way to let you know that you're my number one
This hand gesture is a simple yet powerful way of letting you know how much I value our relationship.


Check, check like a bank cuz you're so fly
I am checking you out in admiration because you are so beautiful and amazing.


I wanna study your anatomy, bill nye
I want to know and understand all that there is to know about you, referencing the educational show host Bill Nye.


I'll show you I can shake it harder than a bass drum.
I want to showcase my dance moves and abilities to express how much you mean to me.


I'm not a cable guy but I know how to get it done.
I may not be an expert in all areas, but I am knowledgeable and capable of making this relationship work.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BENJI MADDEN, DREW CHADWICK, JOEL MADDEN, LOUIS BIANCANIELLO, MICHAEL BIANCANIELLO

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