Discover the story of the song > XO – John Mayer

The protagonist is deeply in love with his partner and worries about losing her. He urges her to kiss him before it's too late and before the lights go out. He sees only her face in the darkness and is willing to give her everything. The chorus repeats the same message of wanting to be loved with the lights out and refers to the love between them as "XO". The protagonist loves his partner deeply and will do anything to keep her close.