Chris Richardson began formally following his dream when he appeared on the… Read Full Bio ↴Chris Richardson began formally following his dream when he appeared on the 2007 season of American Idol. With an inimitable presence and soulful delivery, he landed in the show's top five and captured the hearts of audiences everywhere during the "American Idols" tour. He didn't stop after Idol though. He spent four years perfecting his craft and writing. In 2010, Richardson signed to Cash Money Records to build to their already successful pop roster. Now, he's begun tenaciously working on what will become his full-length debut for the label. In the meantime, he's lending his vibrant, vivacious vocals to Tyga's brand new single "Far Away" and collaborating with other chart-topping acts. Richardson's dream is only just beginning to come true.

For Richardson, making records requires a delicate balance of soul, rock, and R&B. While growing up the son of a military dad in Virginia Beach, he immersed himself in everything from Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder to The Eagles and Aerosmith. Along the way - from singing into his trash can at five-years-old to auditioning on Idol at 23 - Richardson built his own style. He sums up the sound best saying, "It's blue-eyed soul, but there's an organic feel to the music. I love to mix the soulful and rock sides."

That mix comes with potent and poignant lyrics that Richardson considers a hallmark of his style. It's easy to hear in the new material, which will comprise his forthcoming solo offering. "The [upcoming] album covers a whole different mesh of times in my life. In the lyrics, I'm honestly exploring all of these situations. Now, I get the chance to blend everything together and put it out there."

Entering the Cash Money Records family, he has come to create and push boundaries by collaborating with a myriad of artists. He exclaims, "Cash Money allow me to spread my wings and do what comes naturally for me. They support everything that I do. It's a breath of fresh air, and I feel like I'm blessed at this moment." www.ChrisRichardsonMusic.com

Don't Speak
Chris Richardson Lyrics

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You and me
We used to be together
Everyday 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
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 saying
So please stop explaining
Don't tell me cause it hurts (no, no, no)
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...
Who we are

Don't speak
I know just what you're saying
So please stop explaining
Don't tell me cause it hurts (no, 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 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, la la la la la la La la la la la la
Hey

Oh
Yeah

Overall Meaning

Chris Richardson's song Don't Speak is a tale of heartbreak and the fear of losing someone. The singer is preparing himself for the end of a relationship that he has been a part of for a long time. He is afraid of losing the person he considers his best friend and is in a state of denial about the possibility of their separation. The line "I really feel that I'm losing my best friend" indicates the depth of the singer's relationship, which is more than romantic love. However, the other person's actions suggest that it's the end of the relationship, and they want to separate for good. The lines "It looks as though you're letting go, and if it's real, well, I don't want to know" shows that the singer can't face the truth and would rather not know what the other person is thinking.

The chorus "Don't speak, I know what you're saying; So, please stop explaining; Don't tell me 'cause it hurts," implies that the singer understands what the other person is trying to say, and he doesn't want to hear it. The phrase "Don't tell me 'cause it hurts" reflects the fear and pain of separation. The second verse, "Our memories well they can be inviting, but some are altogether, mighty frightening," shows that the singer is struggling to deal with the memories of their past relationship. The phrase "mighty frightening" probably refers to the fear of losing someone forever. The final lines, "I gotta stop pretending who we are; Who we are," suggest that the singer is finally coming to terms with the end of the relationship and is trying to find a new identity.

Line by Line Meaning

You and me We used to be together Everyday 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
We were once so close, spending every day together, and now I feel like I'm losing my closest friend. I can't believe that this might be the end of our relationship, and it seems like you're moving on. If it's true, I'd rather not 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
I can see and understand what you're trying to say, so please don't bother explaining it to me. It hurts too much to hear. I know your thoughts already and don't need any explanation. Please don't tell me because it hurts too much.

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
Our memories together can be beautiful and tempting, but they can also be scary and overwhelming. As our relationship comes to an end, I feel a deep sadness that makes me want to cry and hold my head in my hands.

It's all ending I gotta stop pretending who we are... Who we are
Our relationship is coming to an end, and I can't keep pretending to be someone I'm not or denying the truth of our situation. I have to face who we really were and where we stand now.

Don't speak I know just what you're saying So please stop explaining Don't tell me cause it hurts (no, no, no) Don't speak I know what you're thinking I don't need your reasons Don't tell me cause it hurts
I understand your words and thoughts, so please don't try to explain further. It's too painful to hear. I don't need any explanation, so don't tell me as it will only hurt more.

Don't tell me cause it hurts Don't tell me cause it hurts I know 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, la la la la la la La la la la la la Hey Oh Yeah
Please don't tell me anything more that would cause me pain. I already understand what you're trying to say, so please stop. I don't need any more explanations because I know you mean well and are good at heart. Let's end this with a final refrain and move forward.

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