"don't speak" is a popular song by no doubt. the lyrics are about heartache, pain and trouble in relationships. it was released as a single in 1995. the single did not chart on the "billboard" hot 100 (rules at the time required that a commercial single were released, one was not issued on the song). it did, however, reach #1 on hot 100 airplay for 16 weeks. the song also hit #1 in united kingdom, canada, australia, the netherlands and new zealand.