Cero can mean 'zero' or 'candle'. While 'zero' is a common word, its dual meaning as 'candle' makes it particularly interesting and evocative in this song.
In the lyrics, GionnyScandal sings, "Se passo accendi un cero, sì" (If I pass by, light a candle, yes). This line suggests a dramatic, almost ritualistic gesture, implying a deep impact or perhaps a remembrance. It's a more poetic and less common usage than simply 'zero', adding a layer of intrigue to the song's narrative.
"XOXO" is GionnyScandal's take on a relationship that runs hot and cold. The singer opens in all black, seeing everything in dark colors, then immediately contradicts himself: "I love you, that's not true." That push and pull carries the whole song.
He keeps a secret the other person will never know, even while asking to be told the truth in return. It's a standoff: two people circling each other, each holding something back.
The chorus counts through the days of the week with "xoxo" attached to each one, suggesting a fling that keeps repeating on its own schedule rather than settling into anything steady. The title itself is the send-off of a text message, fitting for a relationship that lives mostly in messages and half-truths.