“Speechless” by Jakub Chmelar hits hard from the first note. This debut single sounds like someone finally saying what they’ve been bottling up for years, and you can hear every bit of that tension in his voice.
Chmelar spent over a decade in the Middle East as a queer artist, constantly editing himself, and that experience bleeds through every line. His vocals shift from quiet confession to full-throated declaration. There’s no polish here trying to make the message prettier than it needs to be. He’s telling you exactly what happened and how it felt.
The music stays out of the way, letting his story take center stage. What gets you is how personal this feels while still speaking to anyone who’s ever been told to shrink themselves. The lyrics don’t hide behind clever wordplay. They’re direct, sometimes angry, always honest.
He timed this release for Pride Month while anti-LGBTQ+ legislation keeps piling up across the country. “Speechless” isn’t just him working through his own stuff. It’s him refusing to stay quiet anymore. If this track hits you like it did me, give Jakub Chmelar a follow. You’ll want to hear what’s next.
