This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
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
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
Lyrics submitted by thrwmyhrtawy.
Speechless Lyrics as written by Stefani Germanotta
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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