Nate Smith Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Reckless
Nate Smith Lyrics


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I can be like straight up whiskey
Straight out the bottle
I don't ever mean to chase down trouble
No, it just finds me

I can be a little reckless
Baby, I ain't short on love

I might be a little sefish
But I'll always fight for us

Not getting caught up, staying out too late
Never sending that text
Now you're sitting here wide awake

'Cause I don't wanna be reckless
Like the way I've been loving you

Baby when it gets dark
The storm clouds are rolling in
You gotta fight those thoughts
It ain't me, it's just the way I am

I can be a little reckless
Baby, I ain't short on love
I might be a little sefish
But I'll always fight for us

Not getting caught up, staying out too late
Never sending that text
Now you're sitting here wide awake
I don't wanna be reckless
Like the way I've been loving you
Like the way I've been loving you

I just wanna be
A little less reckless, a little less reckless
I just wanna be
A little less selfish, a little more selfless

I don't wanna be reckless
Baby, I ain't short on love
I might be a little selfish
But I'll always fight for us

Not getting caught up, staying out too late
Never sending that text
Now you're sitting here wide awake
I don't wanna be reckless
Like the way I've been loving you
Like the way I've been loving you

Loving me ain't easy
I can be like straight up whiskey
Straight out the bottle

I don't ever mean to chase down trouble
No, it just finds me


Overall Meaning

The song "Reckless" by Nate Smith is a heartfelt confession of someone who realizes and admits that they have been a little reckless and selfish in their relationship. The lyrics are a candid acknowledgment of their shortcomings and a commitment to be better in their behavior towards their partner. The songwriter compares themselves to straight up whiskey, a potent and fiery spirit straight out the bottle that can't be tamed or softened easily. The singer in the song admits to not wanting to be reckless anymore, not just in their love but in their life too.


The song begins with a statement that loving the songwriter is not an easy task. They admit to being a little reckless, which always manages to find them, despite their good intentions. The singer highlights their willingness to fight for their partner, but at the same time, admits to being a little selfish. They acknowledge that their actions and choices are causing their partner to stay awake at night waiting for them to come home safely. However, the songwriter expresses a desire to change and improve their ways. They wish to be less reckless and selfish and more selfless and caring towards their partner.


The song "Reckless" is a poignant reflection of the challenges that relationships can face when one person's behavior is not aligned with the other's expectations. The lyrics are a reminder that love requires effort, commitment, and accountability to create a strong and healthy relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Loving me ain't easy
It can be difficult to love me


I can be like straight up whiskey
I'm bold and strong, but can have negative effects if not consumed in moderation


Straight out the bottle
I'm unfiltered and unapologetic in who I am


I don't ever mean to chase down trouble
I don't actively seek out trouble, but it seems to find me


No, it just finds me
Trouble tends to seek me out even when I don't look for it


I can be a little reckless
I tend to act without thinking of the consequences


Baby, I ain't short on love
I have plenty of love to give


I might be a little selfish
I can be self-centered at times


But I'll always fight for us
I will always stand up for our relationship


Not getting caught up, staying out too late
I try not to indulge in behaviors that can negatively affect our relationship


Never sending that text
I avoid actions that could be construed as inappropriate or hurtful


Now you're sitting here wide awake
Your worries have kept you up all night


I don't wanna be reckless
I don't want to act without thinking of the consequences


Like the way I've been loving you
I don't want to continue loving you in a way that can be hurtful or damaging to our relationship


Baby when it gets dark
When things get difficult or challenging


The storm clouds are rolling in
Problems or issues are coming our way


You gotta fight those thoughts
You need to overcome negative thoughts or concerns


It ain't me, it's just the way I am
My behavior is not a reflection of my feelings for you, but rather a part of my personality


I just wanna be a little less reckless, a little less selfish
I want to work on improving myself and my behavior for the sake of our relationship


I don't wanna be reckless
I want to be more thoughtful and considerate in my actions


Like the way I've been loving you
I want to show you love in a way that is positive and healthy for our relationship


Writer(s): Tom Beaupre, Nate Smith

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