Don't Speak
No Doubt
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You and me, we used to be together Every day together, always I really feel that I'm losin' my best friend I can't believe this could be the end It looks as though you're lettin' go And if it's real, well, I don't want to know Don't speak, I know just what you're sayin' So please stop explainin' Don't tell me 'cause it hurts Don't speak, I know what you're thinkin' I don't need your reasons Don't tell me 'cause it hurts Our memories, well, 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 sayin' So please stop explainin' Don't tell me 'cause it hurts, no, no, no Don't speak, I know what you're thinkin' And I don't need your reasons Don't tell me 'cause it hurts It's all ending We gotta stop pretending Who we are You and me I can see us dyin' Aren't we? Don't speak, I know just what you're sayin' So please stop explainin' Don't tell me 'cause it hurts No, no, don't speak, I know what you're thinkin' And I don't need your reasons Don't tell me 'cause it hurts Don't tell me 'cause it hurts I know what you're sayin' So please stop explainin' Don't speak, don't speak Don't speak, no I know what you're thinkin' And I don't need your reasons I know you're good, I know you're good I know you're real good, oh La, la, la, la La, la, la, la 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 Oh, hush, hush, darling Hush, hush, darling
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Written by: Eric Stefani, Gwen Stefani
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"No Doubt" is an American rock band that was formed in Anaheim, California, in 1986. "Don't Speak" is one of their most successful songs.
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Album and ReleaseThe song "Don't Speak" is part of the band's third studio album titled "Tragic Kingdom," which was released in 1995.
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Songwriters"Don't Speak" was written by the band’s members Gwen Stefani and Eric Stefani.
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Chart-Topping SuccessDespite never officially being released as a single in the United States, "Don't Speak" topped Billboard’s Hot 100 Airplay chart for sixteen weeks, a record the song held for nearly fifteen years.
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Theme of the SongThe song deals with the bitter breakup of Gwen Stefani's seven-year relationship with the group's bassist, Tony Kanal. Upon its release, it resonated with fans and critics because of its heartfelt lyrics and approach to a universally relatable topic.
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Music VideoThe song's music video won the award for Best Group Video at the MTV Video Music Awards in 1997. The video deals with the painful processes of separation and moving on.
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Global Success"Don't Speak" was successful worldwide, reaching number one in the UK Singles Chart and across Europe, and Australia, among others, making it No Doubt's most popular single.
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Song EvolutionInitially, "Don't Speak" was written as an upbeat love song, but after Stefani's breakup with Kanal, it was reworked into a ballad reflecting the melancholy of their split.
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RecognitionThe song was nominated for Song of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 1998 Grammy Awards.
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Cultural Impact"Don't Speak" has been covered by multiple artists and has appeared in various films, TV shows, and video games, proving its lasting impact in popular culture.
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