Oli Brown (born 23 May 1989) is a British blues singer-songwriter. He was s… Read Full Bio ↴Oli Brown (born 23 May 1989) is a British blues singer-songwriter. He was signed to the German blues label Ruf Records in January 2008. He released his debut album Open Road in July 2008 to good reviews.
Oli's second album, Heads I Win Tails You Lose, was released in 2010 and was produced by Mike Vernon. In the same year, Brown made his debut at the Glastonbury Festival.
April 2012 he released his third album entitled Here I Am which received good reviews and was #1 blues album on Amazon for a couple of days.

Classic Rock magazine voted Heads I Win Tails You Lose the #3 blues album of 2010. Mojo voted it the #4 blues album of 2010.

At the 2010 British Blues Awards, Brown was named 'Best Male Vocalist' and 'Best Young Artist'.
At the 2011 British Blues Awards, Oli won for 'Best Band' and 'Best Album' for Heads I Win Tails You Lose.

Speechless
Oli Brown Lyrics

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Look me in the eye
Please say its a lie
Did you tell him you were leaving
I won't believe its true
He's no good for you
This man is only foolin' can't you see

Oh I've been wrong

Our love was so strong
Tell it to me straight I need to know
Is he what you wished for
I can give you so much more
Don't let him trick you, his love is just a show

Oh what can I do
What can I say?
I'm totally speechless
when you leave me this way.

Oh what can I do
What can I Say?
I'm totally helpless

Its a dark and lonely day.
Its a dark and lonely day.

Oh I don't understand
I thought I was your man
But it looks to me like I have been mistaken
Did you loose your mind
How could you be so blind?
You have put me in a cruel and twisted situation

Oh what can I do
What can I say?
I'm totally speechless
when you leave me this way.

Oh what can I do
What can I Say?
I'm totally helpless

Its a dark and lonely day.
Its a dark and lonely day.

(Solo)

Oh what can I do
What can I say?
I'm totally speechless
when you leave me this way.

Oh what can I do
What can I Say?
I'm totally helpless
When you leave me this way.

Oh what can I do
What can I say?
I'm totally speechless

Oh what can I do
What can I Say?
I'm totally helpless

Its a dark and lonely day.
Its a dark and lonely day.
Its a dark and lonely day.

Its a dark and lonely day.
Dark and lonely day.

Overall Meaning

In Oli Brown’s song “Speechless,” the singer is pleading with someone he loves to stay with him instead of leaving for another man. He suspects that the other man is not good for her, and that his love is only a facade. The singer, feeling hurt and betrayed, questions why his lover would choose this other man over him. He is speechless and helpless, not knowing what more he can do to keep her from leaving him, which makes him feel like every day without her is a dark and lonely one.

The emotions conveyed in this song are raw and relatable. The lyrics speak to the pain of unrequited love, as well as the fear of losing someone you care about. The singer’s vulnerability is palpable, as he pleads for answers and resolution to the situation. The use of repetition throughout the song emphasises how much the singer’s emotions are overwhelming him, leaving him speechless and helpless.

Line by Line Meaning

Look me in the eye
Please make eye contact with me

Please say its a lie
Deny that what I've heard is true

Did you tell him you were leaving
Did you inform him that you plan to end the relationship

I won't believe its true
I refuse to accept that this is really happening

He's no good for you
I believe that he is not a suitable partner for you

This man is only foolin' can't you see
This man is deceiving you, and I urge you to recognize that

Oh I've been wrong
I admit that I may have been mistaken

Our love was so strong
Our relationship has been very intense

Tell it to me straight I need to know
Please give me an honest and direct explanation

Is he what you wished for
Does he meet the standards of the relationship you desired

I can give you so much more
I believe that I could provide you with a better relationship experience