Discover the story of the song > Night Time – The xx

The song is about the protagonist's struggle to express their feelings to their partner. They feel like they can't open up and it hurts to keep their emotions hidden. They try to hold onto their relationship even though it's difficult, and they hope to be able to talk about everything soon. The chorus talks about how the protagonist has been telling small lies, but they want to be honest with their partner and give their relationship a chance.