Discover the story of the song > Heart Skipped A Beat – The xx

The protagonist is afraid that their romantic partner is leaving them but they don't want the relationship to end yet. They're willing to do anything to make their partner happy and show them how much they mean to them. Despite trying to move on and find someone else, they still have feelings for their partner and hope that they feel the same way. The chorus repeats the idea that their heart skipped a beat when they thought about losing their partner but they hope that their partner has heard this sentiment before.