Don't Speak
Sarah Menescal 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 just what you're thinking
And I don't need your reasons
Don't tell me 'cause it hurts

Our memories
They can be inviting
But some are altogether
Mighty frightening
And 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
Don't speak
I know just what you're thinking
And 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

You and me I can see us dying, are we?

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 just what you're thinking
And I don't need your reasons
Don't tell me 'cause it hurts





Don't speak

Overall Meaning

Sarah Menescal's cover of "Don't Speak" features lyrics that are about a relationship falling apart. The first verse describes two people who used to be inseparable and everyday would be spent together. The singer feels as if she is losing her best friend and cannot believe that it could be the end of their relationship. The second verse describes the memories that the two share, which can be both inviting and frightening. The chorus acts as a plea to the other person to stop explaining why the relationship is ending because it hurts too much to hear. The song ends with the singer realizing that they cannot continue pretending to be something they're not and questioning whether the relationship is really as good as it seems.


The "Don't Speak" song by No Doubt was written by the band's lead vocalist Gwen Stefani, who wrote it about her ex-boyfriend and the band's bass player, Tony Kanal. When it was first released as a single in 1996, it quickly topped the charts and became a worldwide hit. Since then, the song has been covered by numerous artists, including Sarah Menescal.


Line by Line Meaning

You and me
We were a couple


We used to be together
We were always together


Everyday together always
Our time together was every day


I really feel
I have a strong belief


That I'm losing my best friend
I think I'm losing the person I trust the most


I can't believe
I am shocked


This could be the end
Our relationship may be over


It looks as though you're letting go
You seem to be ending the relationship


And if it's real
If the relationship is really over


Well I don't want to know
I don't want to hear more about it


Don't speak
Please don't say anything else


I know just what you're saying
I understand what you mean


So please stop explaining
Please don't keep giving me explanations


Don't tell me 'cause it hurts
I don't want to hear it because it pains me


I know just what you're thinking
I understand the thoughts going through your mind


And I don't need your reasons
I don't need your justifications


Our memories
Our past experiences


They can be inviting
They can be pleasant


But some are altogether
But some of them are


Mighty frightening
Extremely scary


And as we die, both you and I
As our relationship ends


With my head in my hands
I feel upset


I sit and cry
I cry


It's all ending
Our relationship is coming to an end


I gotta stop pretending who we are, who we are
I need to accept that we are no longer together and move on




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eric Stefani, Gwen Stefani

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@angelaarantes4489

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…



@ayguntumarova690

You and me
We used to be together, everyday 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 just what you're thinkin'
I don't need your reasons
Don't tell me 'cause it hurts

Our memories
Well, they can be invitin'
But some are altogether mighty frightenin'
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

Don't speak
I know just what you're thinkin'
I don't need your reasons
Don't tell me 'cause it hurts
Don't speak



@issipici

… 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
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 (x2)
… 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
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 speak….



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@antoniogoncalves4673

Belíssima voz.

@liadelgadillo4186

Me encanta esta canción,q gran regalo escucharla así gracias 💕

@franklinlima5455

nesse dia dos pais ! bela voz de Sarah Menescal

@josedesouzajunior6688

No Doubt , nao sabiam que comporam Bossa Nova, deveriam conhecer esta versao na belissima voz da Sarah Menescal

@tito53

Brillante voz. Sensualidad

@chiqitta100

Excellent voice, artist, sublime music to enjoy ..Bosa Nova ,,,Sarah Menescal is a fantastic artist, what a beautiful music ..Wow!!!!

@jorgesantana214

Otra gran cantante de jazz!!

@jean-claudefaugeras4383

Une voix qui met en valeur la Bossa Nova.

@astridryterband2733

Beautiful version of this timeless song.

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