1. XO was created b… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 4 artist with the moniker XO:
1. XO was created by Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd, as an unofficial imprint to release 3 mixtapes in 2011.
2. XO are an American shoegaze/alternative rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. The band consists of twin brothers Jeff (guitar, vocals) and Jacob (bass, vocals) Turner, who also perform in the band Say Anything. Live, the band are joined by guitarist Joe Assef and drummer Parker Case, who also plays drums on some studio tracks. Although the band formed in 2004, a year before the Turners joined Say Anything, the band did not release any material under the moniker until 2008 - a six-track EP entitled Some Day. Their debut album, Heart, was released in February 2014 via Rory Records, an imprint on Equal Vision Records run by Max Bemis of Say Anything.
3. Xavier Osayande - also known as X.O. - is a Nigerian-American rapper from San Diego, California.
4. As bonafide dance music becomes increasingly intermingled with various disparate genres, there are certain producers who tend to stand out in the ever-growing crowd of unclassifiable music. 19-year-old British producer/songwriter XO is definitely one of those producers.
The Through The Night EP features a distinct fusion of house, trip-hop, R&B, and electronica. Through The Night's lyrics and melody practically qualify it as a musical aphrodisiac, while Pulling Me Under is deeply relatable on an emotional level. RobLaw and Leo Kalyan are both prime choices as vocalists, contributing an invaluable element of soul and sensation that most electronic tracks tend to lack. The two singles leave little room for categorization and certainly establish XO as a major breakout force in the upcoming year.
Down Low
XO Lyrics
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Yet you're telling me, that everything is good
Trying to convince me, baby, to do as you say
Just go along, girl and see things your way
And keep it on the down low (down low, babe)
(Nobody) nobody has to know
(Oh, oh, yeah)
Secret lovers is what you wanna be (wanna be, wanna be)
While making love to him, girl, you're silently calling on me
What is a man to do in a situation like this? (again)
I feel there is something, that I
I don't wanna miss
And keep it on the down low (down low)
(Girl, nobody) nobody has to know (oh, girl, I go
(Oh, oh, yeah)
Keep it on the down low (down low)
(Girl, nobody) nobody has to know (nobody, nobody, nobody)
Beautiful you are, but you're his by far
Coming by my way, driving his fancy car
Making plans to be in my life forever
Tell me, tell me, that we'll always be together
And keep it on the down low (oh, whoa, yeah)
(Nobody) nobody has to know (oh, girl, I go, oh, oh, yeah)
Keep it on the down low (down low)
(Girl, nobody) nobody has to know (nobody, nobody, nobody)
Keep it on the down low
Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, oh, yeah
Down low, down low, down low, babe
In the song "Down Low" by XO, the singer is caught in a love triangle with a woman who is with another man. The woman wants the singer to keep their affair a secret, telling him to just go along and do as she says. The woman is torn between the singer and her current partner, and though she is making love to him, she is silently calling on the singer. The singer is struggling with the situation and doesn't want to miss out on the possibility of having a future with the woman.
The lyrics evoke the sense of secrecy, sneaking around and forbidden love. The woman is portrayed as someone who is emotionally and physically unavailable, with the singer longing for her but unsure of what to do next. The phrase "down low" is repeated multiple times throughout the chorus, emphasizing the importance of secrecy and keeping their affair hidden. However, the lyrics also suggest that the situation cannot go on forever and that eventually, something will have to give.
Line by Line Meaning
You want me, but he needs you
You desire me, but he's dependent on you
Yet you're telling me, that everything is good
You're convincing me that things are okay, despite the complicated situation
Trying to convince me, baby, to do as you say
You're attempting to manipulate me to follow your lead
Just go along, girl and see things your way
Just agree with what you want in this situation
And keep it on the down low (down low, babe)
Let's keep our interactions and relationship a secret
(Nobody) nobody has to know
We don't want anyone to find out about what we're doing
(Oh, oh, yeah)
An expression of enthusiasm and agreement
Secret lovers is what you wanna be (wanna be, wanna be)
You desire to be in a hidden relationship
While making love to him, girl, you're silently calling on me
Even when you're with him, you're thinking of me
What is a man to do in a situation like this? (again)
What can I, as a man, do in this complicated situation?
I feel there is something, that I
I sense there's more to this situation
I don't wanna miss
I don't want to lose out on anything
Beautiful you are, but you're his by far
You're undeniably attractive, but you belong to him
Coming by my way, driving his fancy car
You visit me while using his luxurious car
Making plans to be in my life forever
You have aspirations of having a future together
Tell me, tell me, that we'll always be together
Reassure me that we'll have a lasting relationship
And keep it on the down low (oh, whoa, yeah)
Let's continue to keep our relationship secret
(Nobody) nobody has to know (oh, girl, I go, oh, oh, yeah)
We can't let anyone find out (I'm with you)
Keep it on the down low (down low)
We have to avoid revealing our relationship
(Girl, nobody) nobody has to know (nobody, nobody, nobody)
It's vital that no one discovers our secret
Keep it on the down low
We must continue to be secretive
Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, oh, yeah
A repeated expression of agreement and confirmation
Down low, down low, down low, babe
We need to keep our relationship secret from everyone
Writer(s): George Martin
Contributed by Noah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BratDontCare
The Weeknd never disappoints me. So happy I was able to get front row tickets to hear his angelic voice.
@dollarsaenz457
Brianna Stays lit I just uploaded it chopped n screwed on my YouTube channel "dollar saenz" check it out, ALL FEEDBACK WELCOMED!!! Thanks fellow XO's.... I have alot of the Weeknd's Music Chopped N Screwed. -DJ $
Would be the shit to see him in concert!!
@bootynuggets1
LOOOOL NOT. The Weeknd did it great but not better than the GOAT of RnB.
@leokimberly8965
ur so lucky๐ฅบ
@batmann2370
Chris Pfau I disagree I like his flows better to each their own though
@MrOSVALDOWALDO
Those background vocals๐๐๐
@dollarsaenz457
OSVALDO WALDO I just uploaded it chopped n screwed on my YouTube channel "dollar saenz" check it out, ALL FEEDBACK WELCOMED!!! Thanks fellow XO's.... I have alot of the Weeknd's Music Chopped N Screwed. -DJ $
@jeffwolfe5661
OSVALDO WALDO Even the background music is amazing! Might be better than the original, but I think I like R. Kelly's vocals better on this song.
@emilylove3475
Wow, this is art. Trilogy vibes asf.
@dollarsaenz457
Emily Love I just uploaded it chopped n screwed on my YouTube channel "dollar saenz" check it out, ALL FEEDBACK WELCOMED!!! Thanks fellow XO's.... I have alot of the Weeknd's Music Chopped N Screwed. -DJ $
You're cute Ms Love