Speechless
Elton John feat. Lady Gaga Lyrics


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How, how, how, how, how

I can't believe what you said to me
Last night when we were alone
You threw your arms up
Baby you gave up, you gave up

I can't believe how you looked at me
With your James Dean glossy eyes
In your tight jeans with your long hair
And your cigarette stained lies

Could we fix you if you broke?
And is your punch line just a joke?

I'll never talk again
Oh boy you've left me speechless
You've left me speechless, so speechless
And I'll never love again
Oh boy you've left me speechless
You've left me speechless, so speechless

I can't believe how you slurred at me
With your half wired broken jaw
You popped my heart seams
All my bubble dreams, bubble dreams

I can't believe how you looked at me
With your Johnnie Walker eyes
He's gonna get you and after he's through
There's gonna be no love left to rye

And I know that it's complicated
But I'm a loser in love
So baby raise a glass to mend
All the broken hearts
Of all my wrecked up friends

I'll never talk again
Oh boy you've left me speechless
You've left me speechless, so speechless

I'll never love again
Oh friend you've left me speechless
You've left me speechless, so speechless

How? Ha-ooh-wow? H-ow? Wow
Ha-ooh-wow? H-ow? Wow

And after all the drinks and bars that we've been to
Would you give it all up?
Could I give it all up for you?

And after all the boys and the girls that we've been through
Would you give it all up?
Could you give it all up?

If I promised boy to you
That I'll never talk again
And I'll never love again
I'll never write a song
Won't even sing along
I'll never love again

How, how, how so speechless
You left me speechless, so speechless baby

Will you ever talk again?
Oh boy, why you so speechless?
You've left me speechless, so speechless

Some men may follow me




But you choose "death and company"
Why you so speechless? Oh oh oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Elton John feat. Lady Gaga's song Speechless are about a failed relationship that has left the singer feeling speechless and unable to love again. The song starts with the singer being surprised and hurt by something their partner said the night before. Their partner gave up on the relationship, leaving the singer feeling heartbroken and at a loss for words. The next verse is about how the partner's lies and abusive behavior have shattered the singer's dreams and made them feel helpless. The singer questions whether their partner is just putting on an act and wonders if they could be fixed if they were broken.


The chorus is a refrain of "I'll never talk again, Oh boy you've left me speechless, You've left me speechless, so speechless, And I'll never love again, Oh boy you've left me speechless, You've left me speechless, so speechless." The singer is so hurt by what their partner has done that they feel they can never love or trust anyone again. The next verse is about how the partner's actions have left the singer feeling physically and emotionally beaten down. The singer wonders if their partner will ever apologize for what they've done.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't believe what you said to me
I'm in disbelief about what you said to me last night when we were alone.


You threw your arms up
You seemed to give up on us.


Baby you gave up, you gave up
You stopped trying to make things work between us.


I can't believe how you looked at me
The way you looked at me is unforgettable.


With your James Dean glossy eyes
Your eyes had a James Dean-like sheen to them.


In your tight jeans with your long hair
You looked stylish in your tight jeans and long hair.


And your cigarette stained lies
The lies you told were as bad as the cigarette stains on your clothes.


Could we fix you if you broke?
I wonder if we could help you if you ever fell apart emotionally.


And is your punch line just a joke?
Or are you really serious about what you're saying?


I'll never talk again
Your actions have left me speechless.


Oh boy you've left me speechless
I'm speechless because of the way you've treated me, boy.


You've left me speechless, so speechless
I'm at a loss for words because of you.


And I'll never love again
Your actions have made me lose faith in love.


I can't believe how you slurred at me
I'm shocked at how you spoke to me - it was slurred and incoherent.


With your half wired broken jaw
Your broken jaw made it difficult for you to speak.


You popped my heart seams
You exposed my deepest vulnerabilities.


All my bubble dreams, bubble dreams
All my hopes and dreams were shattered.


With your Johnnie Walker eyes
Your drunkenness made your eyes look like Johnnie Walker.


He's gonna get you and after he's through
Your reckless behavior is going to lead to your downfall.


There's gonna be no love left to rye
There will be no affection or warmth left in our relationship.


And I know that it's complicated
I understand that our relationship is complex.


But I'm a loser in love
But I always seem to lose in love.


So baby raise a glass to mend
Let's drink to heal the broken hearts of our friends.


All the broken hearts
The hearts of our friends are shattered because of their own failed relationships.


Of all my wrecked up friends
All my devastated friends need healing.


Ha-ooh-wow? H-ow? Wow
This line doesn't have any apparent meaning.


And after all the drinks and bars that we've been to
After all the nights we've spent drinking and socializing...


Would you give it all up?
Are you willing to let it all go?


Could I give it all up for you?
Am I willing to sacrifice all of that for you?


And after all the boys and the girls that we've been through
After all the people we've dated...


Would you give it all up?
Are you willing to leave your past behind?


Could you give it all up?
Am I asking too much of you?


If I promised boy to you
If I made a promise to you, boy...


That I'll never talk again
If I promised to never speak to anyone again.


And I'll never love again
...and to never love again.


I'll never write a song
If I promised to never express myself through music again.


Won't even sing along
If I promised to never even hum a tune.


How, how, how so speechless
I still can't believe how you've rendered me speechless.


You left me speechless, so speechless baby
You're the reason why I'm in such disbelief.


Will you ever talk again?
Will you open up to me again?


Oh boy, why you so speechless?
Why are you shutting me out, boy?


You've left me speechless, so speechless
You've made me completely speechless.


Some men may follow me
I might have men followers.


But you choose 'death and company'
But you've chosen 'death and company'; you're willing to suffer the consequences.


Why you so speechless? Oh oh oh
Why are you still so quiet?




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Written by: Stefani Germanotta

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Comments from YouTube:

@cboydstun4

Still gives me chills, ten years later.

@emmanuelaraya4774

"Thank you I love you Sir Elton Jhon" Best Part!

@amak6275

gets me EVERY time

@nonapplicable4906

Some people are born to be famous, these are two of them. Sensational.

@kaybear3061

When she said "I'll never love again....Old friend you left me speechless " I felt that 💕🔥

@luckyshow98

"Take my picture Hollywood I wanna he a star"
God, this takes me back. I remember buying Lady Gaga's first album, didn't take much persuading from my mum. So sitting at my computer (being the internet generation, I would never leave). I replayed this until it was etched in my heart. Thank you Lady for not giving up and being kind enough to give us songs over the years and keeping me company, making me feel a little less lonely. And for reintroducing me to Elton's magical voice. What a joy to hear you ❤

@joaopauloqueiroz7075

What a lovely comment! I discovered Gaga’s songs only in 2013, and I always think about how wonderful it would be if I had experienced “The Fame” sooner, hahaha

@homer151

Elton really loves her and her music maybe she reminds him of himself she an amazing artist and Elton where do you begin

@labellefan7

Lady Gaga is his childrens' godmother

@larrysettles9705

Still listening to this 11yrs later , Love ya Sir Elton John & Lady Gaga

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