Baby Don't Talk

"**Baby Don't Talk**" is the lead single by Swedish pop singer LÉON from her self-titled debut album, *LÉON* (2019). It was released on 25 September 2018 under LÉON Recordings, via BMG. It marked her first major release under her own independent label.

## Background & composition

"Baby Don't Talk" was written by LÉON and music trio Captain Cuts, who also produced the project. When LÉON wrote the song in Los Angeles, California with Captain Cuts, she noted that she was nervous because she "always [gets] a bit nervous when [she's] going to write with new people."

In an interview with FADER, she explained the concept behind the song: "[Captain Cuts and I] started talking about how when you're in the nude and your partner keeps on talking, you don't want to kill the mood. When you've gotten kind of comfortable [...] don't talk for once. Just don't ruin this moment."

LÉON also noted that writing "Baby Don't Talk" was different because she normally writes songs that are more serious in nature: "It’s a fun song about getting a little closer. I tend to write a lot about heartache, so this was a breath of fresh air for me."

## Release

LÉON initially teased "Baby Don't Talk" six days before release with a snippet and video that flashed "Coming soon." The next day, she revealed the official cover art and release date.

"Baby Don't Talk" was officially released on 25 September 2018.

The official music video, directed by Wendy McColm, was released a week later on 3 October 2018.

## Lyrics

**[Verse 1]**

You got my heartbeat trippin'

All the way, all the way to your door

You got the love I'm missing

Every day, so am I asking too much?

**[Pre-Chorus]**

Keep reading my mind

Put your body on mine

Tip-toe on the line

Am I asking too much?

I know I need you

So why do you keep moving your lips

When I don't wanna listen?

**[Chorus]**

Oh baby, don't talk

'Cause I like it when you don't say nothing

Nothing at all

Yeah, I like it when you don't say nothing

Don't say nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing at all

Oh baby, don't talk

Don't say nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing at all

Oh baby, don't talk

**[Verse 2]**

So show me how you work

With your lips, with your hands and your heart

No, there's no need for words, no

Take a chance now, am I asking too much?

**[Pre-Chorus]**

Keep reading my mind

Put your body on mine

Tip-toe on the line

Am I asking too much?

I know I need you

So why do you keep moving your lips

When I don't wanna listen?

**[Chorus]**

Oh baby, don't talk

'Cause I like it when you don't say nothing

Nothing at all

Yeah, I like it when you don't say nothing

Don't say nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing at all

Oh baby, don't talk

Don't say nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing at all

Oh baby, don't talk

**[Bridge]**

Am I asking too much?

(Am I asking too much?)

Baby, don't talk

Am I asking too much?

(Am I asking too much?)

**[Chorus]**

Baby, don't talk

'Cause I like it when you don't say nothing

Nothing at all (Nothing at all)

Yeah, I like it when you don't say nothing

Don't say nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing at all

Oh baby, don't talk

Don't say nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing at all

Oh baby, don't talk

## Videos

### Official videos

LÉON - Baby Don't Talk (Official Music Video)Official music videoLÉON - Baby Don’t Talk (Official Audio)Official audio
### Live performances

LÉON – Baby Don't Talk (Live from the Fade Into A Dream Tour)Fade Into A Dream Tour (Jun. 26, 2022)

## Trivia

* "Baby Don't Talk" was released on the third anniversary of "Tired of Talking" being added to streaming services
* "Baby Don't Talk" was used in the following TV shows:
	+ *The Bold Type*, S03E08 (Freeform) (May 2019)

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Tanzer, Myles. “LÉON Returns With ‘Baby Don’t Talk.’” *The FADER*, 25 Sept. 2018, www.thefader.com/2018/09/25/leon-baby-dont-talk.
2. ↑ Bowenbank, Starr. “LÉON Does All of the Talking in Sassy New Video: Watch.” *Billboard*, 3 Oct. 2018, www.billboard.com/music/pop/leon-baby-dont-talk-8476920.
3. ↑ LÉON. “LÉON - Baby Don’t Talk (Official Music Video).” *YouTube*, 3 Oct. 2018, youtu.be/\_40kaMTH5Dc.