Frankie 5Ø3 Leans Into Bright Heartache On “P0C0 A P0C0”
- Paul Riley
- 15 minutes ago
- 2 min read

Frankie 5Ø3 is back with “P0C0 A P0C0,” a track that feels instantly warm and breezy on the surface, yet carries a real emotional sting once you lean in. The Virginia artist, who proudly represents his Salvadoran roots, has been carving out a lane where bilingual songwriting, identity and vulnerability naturally coexist. This single continues that path with confidence and personality.
“P0C0 A P0C0” glows with sunlit production built on clean guitar lines, mellow synths and a bassline that keeps everything afloat. It is the type of beat that makes you think of late afternoon drives or the golden hour on holiday. Frankie explains that he rebuilt the track from a beat his friend Nightiger sent him, adding his own guitars and vocals until it matched the emotional mix he was aiming for. He wanted a happy sound paired with sad lyrics, and that contrast is exactly what makes the song stand out.
Lyrically, Frankie is honest about heartbreak and the slow ache of letting go. The repeated “poco a poco” anchors the entire track. It feels like a reminder that healing rarely arrives in big dramatic moments. It shows up slowly, piece by piece, little by little, just like the phrase suggests. Spanish lines like “Mis ojitos tristes tristes tristes” paint a vivid emotional picture, while the English hook reveals how much he is still wrestling with memory and attachment. The nod to Don Omar adds a cultural wink that deepens the track’s character.
The music video, filmed in Majorca and directed by Josh Ayala, plays with this tension. Visually, it bursts with colour, coastal scenery and carefree energy. Spiritually, it matches the brightness of the production, but the song’s ache still lingers in the background. This balance of light and heaviness mirrors the emotional complexity Frankie is tapping into.
“P0C0 A P0C0” is more than a catchy bilingual track. It is a snapshot of an artist who understands both sides of love, the warm rush of connection and the quiet, lonely hours after it fades. Frankie 5Ø3 uses melody, memory and cultural pride to tell a story that feels personal and relatable at the same time. It is one of his strongest releases yet, and it shows how seamless and powerful his blend of influences can be.
