| "Speechless" | |
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| Song by Lady Gaga | |
| from the EP The Fame Monster | |
| Released | November 18, 2009 |
| Studio | Record Plant (Los Angeles) |
| Genre | Rock |
| Length | 4:31 |
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| Songwriter(s) | Stefani Germanotta |
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| "Speechless" on YouTube | |
"Speechless" is a song by the American singer Lady Gaga from her extended play (EP), The Fame Monster (2009). The song was written by Gaga to convince her father to undergo open-heart surgery for his malfunctioning aortic valve and remind her younger fans to appreciate their parents. "Speechless" is about Gaga's fear of death. A rock power ballad, the song has elements of 1970s rock, blues rock, glam rock and country music.
"Speechless" initially received mixed reviews from critics; some praised it for its emotional depth and influences from the band Queen while others criticized it as weak and insincere. Retrospective reviewers described it as one of Gaga's best songs and praised her vocals. Billboard included the song in its 2017 list of the 100 Best Deep Cuts by 21st Century Pop Stars. "Speechless" charted in the US, the UK and Canada. Gaga performed the song in several live appearances including the 2009 American Music Awards, the 2009 Royal Variety Performance, the Monster Ball Tour (2009–2011) and the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.