Speechless

Lady Gaga

About Speechless

"Speechless" is a song written and performed by American singer Lady Gaga, from her third EP, The Fame Monster. The song was written by Gaga to convince her father, Joseph Germanotta, to undergo open-heart surgery, in order to repair his malfunctioning aortic valve, and as a reminder for her younger fans to appreciate their parents. "Speechless" is described as Gaga's "Fear of Death Monster". The 1970s rock music-inspired power ballad received mixed reviews from critics, who praised it for drawing influences from Queen, as well as its sincerity while others criticized it for "com[ing] off as a fraud. " "Speechless" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at ninety-four for the week of December 12, 2009. Gaga performed the song in a number of live appearances including the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, the 2009 American Music Awards, the 2009 Royal Variety Performance, and The Monster Ball Tour (2009–2011). 


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2009
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How, how, how, how, how

I can't believe what you said to me
Last night when we were alone
You threw your arms up
Baby you gave up, you gave up

I can't believe how you looked at me
With your James Dean glossy eyes
In your tight jeans with your long hair
And your cigarette stained lies

Could we fix you if you broke?
And is your punch line just a joke?

I'll never talk again
Oh boy you've left me speechless
You've left me speechless, so speechless
And I'll never love again
Oh boy you've left me speechless
You've left me speechless, so speechless

I can't believe how you slurred at me
With your half wired broken jaw
You popped my heart seams
All my bubble dreams, bubble dreams

I can't believe how you looked at me
With your Johnnie Walker eyes
He's gonna get you and after he's through
There's gonna be no love left to rye

And I know that it's complicated
But I'm a loser in love
So baby raise a glass to mend
All the broken hearts
Of all my wrecked up friends

I'll never talk again
Oh boy you've left me speechless
You've left me speechless, so speechless

I'll never love again
Oh friend you've left me speechless
You've left me speechless, so speechless

How? Ha-ooh-wow? H-ow? Wow
Ha-ooh-wow? H-ow? Wow

And after all the drinks and bars that we've been to
Would you give it all up?
Could I give it all up for you?

And after all the boys and the girls that we've been through
Would you give it all up?
Could you give it all up?

If I promised boy to you
That I'll never talk again
And I'll never love again
I'll never write a song
Won't even sing along
I'll never love again

How, how, how so speechless
You left me speechless, so speechless baby

Will you ever talk again?
Oh boy, why you so speechless?
You've left me speechless, so speechless

Some men may follow me
But you choose "death and company"
Why you so speechless? Oh oh oh

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Lady Gaga

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (/ˈstɛfəniː dʒərməˈnɒtə/ STE-fə-nee jər-mə-NOT-ə; born March 28, 1986), known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, record producer, and activist. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to focus on her musical career. She began performing in the rock music scene of Manhattan's Lower East Side, and was signed with Streamline Records by the end of 2007. During her employment as a songwriter for the record company, her vocal abilities captured the attention of recording artist Akon, who signed her to his label Kon Live Distribution. more »

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Written by: Stefani Germanotta

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14 facts about this song

Album Release
"Speechless" is a track from Lady Gaga's second studio album, "The Fame Monster," which was released in 2009.
Inspirational Trigger
Gaga wrote "Speechless" as a plea to her father to undergo open-heart surgery, in order to repair his medical ailment.
Song Title
The song's title "Speechless" reflects Gaga's emotional state, feeling incapable of expressive words while dealing with her father's critical health concerns.
Collaborators
"Speechless" was written and co-produced by Lady Gaga herself, with additional production from Ron Fair.
Musical Style
The track presents a classic rock ballad style, a departure from Lady Gaga's traditional electropop sound.
Live Performances
Lady Gaga performed "Speechless" at the 2009 American Music Awards, playing a double-sided, flaming piano.
Beneficial Impact
The song includes lyrics like "I'll never talk again / Oh boy you've left me speechless," which ultimately helped Gaga's father make the decision to have surgery.
Influences
"Speechless" has been compared to the style of Queen and David Bowie, both major influences in Gaga's music.
Music Video
Unlike many of Gaga's singles, "Speechless" did not receive an official music video.
Critical Reception
The song garnered positive reviews from music critics, who praised its production and Gaga's strong, powerful vocals.
Soundtrack Feature
"Speechless" was featured in a season four episode of the Fox musical series Glee, performed by the character Blaine Anderson.
Commercial Success
Though it was never released as a single, "Speechless" still charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and has sold over 500,000 copies in the United States alone as of 2019.
Emotional Connect
"Speechless," is regarded as one of Gaga's most personal songs, as it deeply depicts her emotional connection and concern for her father's health conditions.
Rare Feature
The song also stands out as one of the few Lady Gaga tracks that features her proficiency in playing classical piano.

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