"Nothing Left To Say" is an understated, classy acoustic ballad that breaks from the usual Dokken template. Unlike the powerful, electric "power ballads" the band was famous for in the 1980s (like "Alone Again"), this song leans into a more melancholic and sophisticated atmosphere. It is primarily driven by acoustic guitar work and Don Dokken's world-weary croons, reflecting the more introspective and darker lyrical themes found across the Dysfunctional album. A key element of the song is the elaborate arrangement. It features prominent string and orchestral arrangements, adding a sweeping, timeless quality that gives the track an almost cinematic scope. Jeff Pilson's trademark backing vocal harmonies are present, but here they are layered subtly with the strings to build a lush, emotional foundation. George Lynch, while not performing a typical shredding solo, contributes tasteful, blues-infused electric guitar fills and melodic lines that support the song's reflective mood, showcasing the new, slightly heavier and more progressive direction the band embraced upon reuniting in the 90s.