Speak
Youngs Lyrics

You and me
The subject of the song is the relationship between the singer and the addressee.

We used to be together
The singer and the addressee were once very close, and likely in a romantic relationship.

Every day together always
Their relationship was intense and all-encompassing, with the two of them spending virtually all of their time together.

I really feel
The singer is experiencing a strong wave of emotion regarding their relationship with the addressee.

I'm losing my best friend
The singer is concerned that their closeness with the addressee is dissipating, and that they are losing someone who was previously their closest confidante and loyal companion.

I can't believe this could be the end
The singer is in disbelief that their relationship with the addressee may be coming to a close.

It looks as though you're letting go
The singer perceives that the addressee is emotionally distancing themselves from the relationship.

With my head in my hands I sit and cry
The singer is overcome with sadness and cannot help but cry.

Don't speak, I know just what you're saying
The singer is requesting that the addressee stop talking because they already understand what they are trying to communicate.

So please stop explaining
The singer wants the addressee to stop trying to rationalize or explain their actions.

Don't tell me 'cause it hurts
The singer is asking the addressee to refrain from discussing their emotions and reasons for distance, as it is too painful for the singer to bear.

I know what you're thinking
The singer is claiming a deep understanding of the addressee's thought processes and emotional responses.

I don't need your reasons
The singer does not require the addressee to give justification for their emotional distance, as the reasons are already understood.

Our memories, they can be inviting
The singer acknowledges that memories of their past relationship and shared experiences are pleasant.

But some are altogether mighty frightening
The singer also recognizes that some memories may now provoke fear or anxiety in them.

As we die, both you and I
The singer is using a metaphor of death to describe the end of their relationship with the addressee.

It's all ending, I gotta stop pretending who we are, who are you?
The singer recognizes that their relationship is collapsing, and that their former dynamic is no longer sustainable.

I can see us dying ... are we?
The singer is reflecting on whether or not their relationship is truly ending, or if it can be saved and rekindled.

hush hush darling
The singer is asking the addressee to be quiet and not communicate their thoughts, feelings, or reasons for distance.

hush hush
This repetitive phrase is asking for quiet or silence again, as the singer is struggling to process their feelings.

Don't tell me 'cause it hurts
This final line reiterates the request for the addressee to remain silent, as any communication will only cause the singer further emotional pain.