The song "Zero" by Joe Diffie is about the aftermath of a failed relationship. The lyrics describe the narrator doing the math and realizing that despite all the time and effort put into the relationship, it ultimately amounted to nothing. The title "Zero" represents the result of this calculation. The verses describe the countless days and promises made by both parties in the relationship, and how they were all discarded in the end. The chorus repeats the message that no matter how much was invested in the relationship, the result was always zero. Throughout the song, the narrator expresses regret for not applying the lessons of math to the relationship sooner, and accepting that "something times nothing always ends the same". The song also contains a reference to the blues, which the narrator associates with the pain and sadness caused by the failed relationship. Overall, "Zero" is a poignant reminder that no matter how much love and effort is put into a relationship, sometimes it just doesn't work out and the result is zero.
