Overview
- 'Don't Speak,' released in 1995, was written by Gwen Stefani's brother, Eric Stefani, before undergoing major lyrical changes.
- The song's rewrite was inspired by Stefani's emotional breakup with No Doubt bandmate Tony Kanal.
- Stefani credits the track as a turning point in her life, describing it as a deeply personal and transformative experience.
- The song achieved massive success, spending 16 weeks as the most-played track in the U.S. and earning a Grammy nomination.
- Stefani has recently revisited her No Doubt legacy, including introducing her son to the band's iconic music and history.