Music Here’s The Original Version Of No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak” Feb 19, 2022 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedinReddItEmailPrint “Don’t Speak” was written by lead singer Gwen Stefani and her brother Eric Stefani, and produced by Matthew Wilder. Originally a love song, Stefani rewrote the lyrics almost completely after her breakup with the band’s bass player Tony Kanal.