Speechless
Michael Jackson Lyrics


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Your love is magical, that's how I feel
But I have not the words here to explain
Gone is the grace for expressions of passion
But there are worlds and worlds of ways to explain
To tell you how I feel
But I am speechless, speechless
That's how you make me feel
Though I'm with you I am far away and nothing is for real
When I'm with you I am lost for words, I don't know what to say
My head's spinning like a carousel, so silently I pray
Helpless and hopeless, that's how I feel inside
Nothing's real, but all is possible if God is on my side
When I'm with you I am in the light where I cannot be found
It's as though I am standing in the place called Hallowed Ground
Speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel
Though I'm with you I am far away and nothing is for real
I'll go anywhere and do anything just to touch your face
There's no mountain high I cannot climb
I'm humbled in your grace
Speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel
Though I'm with you I am lost for words and nothing is for real
Speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel
Though I'm with you I am far away, and nothing is for real
Speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel
Though I'm with you I am lost for words and nothing is for real
Speechless your love is magical, that's how I feel




But in your presence I am lost for words
Words like, "I love you"

Overall Meaning

In Michael Jackson's song Speechless, the singer is overwhelmed with emotions for his love interest, but is unable to find the words to express how he feels. He admits that his love is magical, yet he lacks the grace to express his passion as words seem to have no significance in depicting what he feels inside. He goes on to describe how being with his love makes him feel “far away” and as though nothing is real. However, he also describes how being with her makes him feel as though he is standing on “hallowed ground.” He longs to touch her face, climb any mountain for her and express his love for her, but he can't seem to find the right words. Finally, he sums up his feelings saying, "Speechless your love is magical, that's how I feel, but in your presence, I am lost for words… words like I love you."


The song Speechless was specially written by Michael Jackson for his son, Prince Michael, who was born in 1997. While holding his newborn son at his Neverland ranch, Michael was inspired to write the song to express his feelings of boundless love and parental protection he felt towards his son. In addition to the obvious interpretation of the song being imagined as directed towards a lover, Speechless can also be considered as directed towards one's child, making it a beautiful and more relatable piece of music.


Line by Line Meaning

Your love is magical, that's how I feel
I can't quite explain it, but your love has an extraordinary and captivating power over me


But I have not the words here to explain
I don't have the language or vocabulary to fully articulate the depth of my emotions


Gone is the grace for expressions of passion
I have lost my ability to express my love in traditional ways


But there are worlds and worlds of ways to explain
There are infinite ways to communicate my feelings, even if they aren't conventional


To tell you how I feel
I want to convey to you exactly what's in my heart


But I am speechless, speechless
Despite my desire to express myself, I am still unable to find the right words


That's how you make me feel
Your presence has left me feeling overwhelmed and unable to articulate my emotions


Though I'm with you I am far away and nothing is for real
Despite being physically present, I feel disconnected and unsure of what is real


When I'm with you I am lost for words, I don't know what to say
Your mere presence makes me speechless and unsure of what to say or do


My head's spinning like a carousel, so silently I pray
My mind is in a constant state of confusion, and all I can do is silently hope for clarity


Helpless and hopeless, that's how I feel inside
I feel powerless and defeated by my inability to express myself


Nothing's real, but all is possible if God is on my side
Despite feeling disconnected from reality, I still hold onto hope that God will allow me to express myself


When I'm with you I am in the light where I cannot be found
Your love has illuminated me in a way that separates me from my usual self


It's as though I am standing in the place called Hallowed Ground
I feel as though I am in a highly revered and sacred place when I am with you


I'll go anywhere and do anything just to touch your face
My desire for physical and emotional closeness with you is so strong that I am willing to do anything to make it happen


There's no mountain high I cannot climb
My love for you is so powerful that I am willing to overcome any obstacle or challenge to be with you


I'm humbled in your grace
Your love and presence bring me down to a state of humility


Speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel
The overwhelming power of your love renders me speechless


Though I'm with you I am far away, and nothing is for real
Even when physically present with you, I feel distant and unsure of what is truly happening


Speechless your love is magical, that's how I feel
Your love is beyond my comprehension and has an almost mystical quality to it


But in your presence I am lost for words
Even though I'm close to you, I am still speechless and unable to express my emotions


Words like, "I love you"
Simple declarations of love and affection still fail to capture the full extent of my feelings for you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson

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@patzos4442

[Verse 1]
Your love is magical, that's how I feel
But I have not the words here to explain
Gone is the grace for expressions of passion
But there are worlds and worlds of ways to explain
To tell you how I feel

[Chorus]
But I am speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel
Though I'm with you I am far away and nothing is for real

[Verse 2]
When I'm with you I am lost for words, I don't know what to say
My head's spinning like a carousel, so silently I pray
Helpless and hopeless, that's how I feel inside
Nothing's real, but all is possible if God is on my side
When I'm with you I'm in the light where I cannot be found
It's as though I am standing in the place called Hallowed Ground

[Chorus]
Speechless (speechless), speechless (speechless), that's how you make me feel
Though I'm with you I am far away and nothing is for real

[Verse 3]
I'd go anywhere and do anything just to touch your face
There's no mountain high I cannot climb
I'm humbled in your grace
[Chorus]
Speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel
Though I'm with you, I am lost for words and nothing is for real
Speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel
Though I'm with you I am far away, and nothing is for real
Speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel
Though I'm with you I am lost for words and nothing is for real
Speechless

[Outro]
Your love is magical, that's how I feel
But in your presence I am lost for words
Words like
Like, "I love you"



@Jo-lf7yw

Your Love is Magical...
Thats how I Feel..
But I have Not the Words Here to Explain
Gone is The Grace For Expressions of Passion
But there Are Worlds and Worlds of Ways to explain
To tell you how I Feel
But I am
Speechless
Speechless
Thats how you make me feel
Though i’m with you
I am far away
And nothing is for real
When i’m with you I am lost for words
I don’t know what to say
My head’s spinning like a carousel
So silently I pray...
Helpless,
And
Hopeless
Thats how I feel inside
Nothings real but all is possible,
If God is on my side
When i’m with you
I’m in the light
Where I cannot be found
It’s as though I am standing in
A place called hallowed ground
Speechless
(Speechless)
Speechless
(Speechless)
That’s how you make me feel
Though i’m with you
I am far away
And nothing is for real
I’d go anywhere
And do anything
Just to touch your face
There’s no mountain high
I cannot climb
I’m humbled by your grace
Speechless
Speechless
(That’s how you make me feel)
Though I’m with you
I have lost words
And nothing is for real
Speechless!
Speechless!
Thats how you make me feel!
(Though I’m with you)
Though I’m with you
I am lost for words
And nothing is for real
Speechless!
Speechless!
(Thats how you make me feel)
You are always in my
Heart
(When i’m with you)
(I am lost for words)
(And nothing is for real)
Speechless...
Your Love is Magical...
Thats how i feel...
But When I’m in Your Presence I am Lost for Words..
Words Like..
I Love you.... :)



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If you ever feel depressed, be thankful that out of 4 billion years you exist in the age of Michael Jackson.

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