Dont Speak is a song by No Doubt, written by Gwen Stefani and Eric Stefani. The song discusses Gwen Stefanis feelings about her breakup with the bands bassist, Tony Kanal, after a long relationship. It stands as a hallmark song for the band within their discography.
You and me We used to be together Every day together always I really feel That I'm losing my best friend I can't believe This could be the end It looks as though you're letting go And if it's real, Well I don't want to know
Don't speak I know just what you're saying So please stop explaining Don't tell me 'cause it hurts Don't speak I know what you're thinking I don't need your reasons Don't tell me 'cause it hurts
Our memories They can be inviting But some are altogether Mighty frightening As we die, both you and I With my head in my hands I sit and cry
Don't speak I know just what you're saying So please stop explaining Don't tell me 'cause it hurts Don't speak I know what you're thinking I don't need your reasons Don't tell me 'cause it hurts
It's all ending I gotta stop pretending who we are...
You and me I can see us dying ... are we?
Don't speak I know just what you're saying So please stop explaining Don't tell me 'cause it hurts… No No… Don't speak I know what you're thinking I don't need your reasons Don't tell me 'cause it hurts Don't tell me 'cause it hurts I know just what you're saying So please stop explaining Don’t speak, don’t speak, don’t speak oh… I know what you're thinking and I don't need your reasons I know you’re good I know you’re good I know you’re real good oh Lalalala, lalalala, Don’t, don’t, Ooh ooh
Hush, hush darling Hush, hush darling Hush, hush Don’t tell me ‘cause it hurts Hush, hush darling Hush, hush darling Hush, hush Don’t tell me ‘cause it hurts