Don't Speak
james leela Lyrics

What is a woman
A rhetorical question to emphasize the struggles that women face in relationships.

To do with a man
To deal with the maltreatment and unkindness shown by a man in a relationship.

Who treats her unkindly
Referencing the negative emotional impact of being in a relationship with someone who is unkind.

When she's down, all she can
In a vulnerable state where she needs love and support but is instead being mistreated.

I cried so many nights
Expresses the hurt and pain experienced from this toxic relationship.

How we fuss and fight
Detailing the tumultuous nature of the relationship characterized by frequent arguments and disagreements.

The make ups and the break ups
The cycle of breaking up and reconciling due to the confusing nature of the relationship.

I loved you and only you
A declaration of love for the person, despite their hurtful behavior.

The things you do
Referencing the negative actions conducted by the person in the relationship.

When you love somebody
When you have true love for someone.

I gave you my lovin'
Describing the effort put into the relationship to make it work, despite the mistreatment experienced.

With no questions asked
She didn't demand answers or explanations for his actions.

Tears on my pillow
Detailing the sad and sorrowful moments that occurred behind closed doors.

From all your disrespect
From the negative and mistreated behavior displayed by the person in the relationship.

I didn't care about your past
She was willing to overlook his past behaviors in order to build a future together.

I only wanted to make us last
Her ultimate goal was a lasting and committed relationship with the person despite the difficulties faced.

And ooh
An expression of frustration and disappointment.

Who knows what tomorrow may bring me
A rhetorical question that questions the future of the relationship and its uncertainties.

All I know is it is what it is
Acknowledging the current state of the relationship despite its imperfections.

And why, do I look for crucial???
Expressing confusion as to why she should have to question the person's behavior.

When I don't have to question you
Expressing that no one should have to question their partner's behavior in a relationship built on trust and respect.

Y'all hear me
Addressing the audience and calling for their attention to the chorus.

All in the name of love
All the struggles, pain and growth experienced in this toxic relationship were because love kept them together.

The things you do
Referring back to the negative actions by the person causing the pain.

It's in the name of love
Being in this relationship was defined by the love that existed between them, even if it caused pain.

Love, love, love
The ultimate motivator for enduring hardship in this relationship.

Love somebody, love somebody, love somebody
A repeated chant of the importance of true love, despite the hardships faced.