Live At The Texas Hall Of Fame is the follow-up to Aaron’s highly successful 2004 release The Honky Tonk Kid, which was produced by Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel and featured Willie Nelson. “I feel like our live show is the foundation on which my career has been built,” says Aaron. “Since it’s such a big part of what we do, it was natural for the next record to be live.” Fans will definitely get their money’s worth from Live At The Texas Hall Of Fame. The album features 19 songs, including ALL of his hits like “Off The Record” and “Reckless,” as well as new material. “I made this album using the same philosophy that I use for my live shows. I always want to give the fans the most music and best show I can for their money, because more likely than not, they had to work hard for it” says Aaron.
What’s next? Rest assured that an aggressive touring schedule always tops his list. Still, no matter where he travels or how successful he gets, Aaron always stays true to his roots and the values he had when he started out. Born in Amarillo, TX and raised on country music, Aaron’s first musical influence came from singing old gospel hymns at church. Later, inspiration came from Willie, Waylon, Merle, George, and…George. While attending college at Abilene Christian University and playing baseball, Aaron began to hone his vocal and musical skills, earning his chops on the local honky-tonk circuit and developing a strong local following in the process. It was also during that time that he became serious about songwriting, collaborating often with his close friend Neal Lowry.
Aaron has come a long way in a short time. A few years ago, he was traveling to gigs in a rental van with a modest 4-piece band. These days, he owns his own tour bus and shares the stage with 6 ace players in a full-blown band featuring fiddle and steel guitar. His touring base and radio airplay have extended beyond the borders of Texas to include Oklahoma, Louisiana, Wyoming, Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina. With nearly 200 shows this year on the schedule, Aaron Watson is sure to play a date near you soon. If you get a chance to see him in action, it won’t be hard to see why The Honky Tonk Kid is blazing such a hot trail across the country. You’ll also be glad that when you’re left wanting more, you can simply get in your car, turn on your stereo, and pop in a copy of Aaron Watson’s new CD Live At The Texas Hall of Fame.
Reckless
Aaron Watson Lyrics
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In the rush that we felt
With the rag top down and the radio blasting
You were riding shot gun
In nothing but a bikini and a seat belt
Looking better than the law should have been allowing
(chorus)
Lovin' blindly fallin'
Head over heels over you
Every feeling that we felt
Was a feeling that felt brand new
And you looked just like an angel
With that cross on your necklace
You were young, I was wild, we were reckless
we'd drive on down to the river
Burnin' up those hot summer nights
Laughin' at the cowboys getting crazy
Pickin' fights
It wasn't funny
When that deputy, caught you and me
Steaming up those windows
And how your daddy never found out about it
Honey, heaven only knows
Chorus
I looked into your eyes and I
Promised you forever
I believed it with all my heart
I just didn't know any better
Gettin' over you took years
Aww despite those tears I cried
I'd do it all over again
All for the thrill of the ride
Chorus
Young, wild, and reckless
Aaron Watson's song "Reckless" is a nostalgic reflection on a past relationship that was marked by youthful carelessness and passion. The lyrics evoke vivid images of driving fast with the top down and the radio blasting, with the singer's love interest in the passenger seat wearing nothing but a bikini and a seat belt. The singer remembers the heady rush of the moment, with each feeling that they experienced seeming brand new and thrilling. Despite being caught by the deputy while making out and steaming up the windows, the singer and their love escaped unscathed. In retrospect, the singer sees the recklessness of their behavior, but also looks back with fondness and longing at the intense emotions that they shared.
The song addresses the themes of young love, recklessness, nostalgia, and regret. The singer is both critical and affectionate towards their past self and their past love interest. They acknowledge that they were naive and impulsive, but also recognize that their actions were driven by a deep sense of feeling and passion. The chorus reinforces the idea that their love was characterized by blind devotion and intense physical attraction, and that even though they were aware of the risks, they chose to embrace the thrill of the ride.
Line by Line Meaning
I still think about us
I can't stop thinking about our past experiences together.
In the rush that we felt
We were caught up in the moment and swept away by intense emotions.
With the rag top down and the radio blasting
The environment was perfect for our wild and carefree vibe.
You were riding shot gun
You were sitting in the passenger seat next to me.
In nothing but a bikini and a seat belt
You were wearing revealing clothing that showed off your beauty.
Looking better than the law should have been allowing
You were so beautiful that it was almost illegal.
We hit the corners going 90
We were driving really fast and taking sharp turns at high speeds.
Lovin' blindly fallin'
We were so in love that we were willing to take risks and not think about the consequences.
Head over heels over you
I was completely and utterly in love with you.
Every feeling that we felt
Every emotion we had was intense and overwhelming.
Was a feeling that felt brand new
Our relationship was fresh and exciting, and everything felt new and exhilarating.
And you looked just like an angel
You had an otherworldly beauty that made you seem like an angel.
With that cross on your necklace
You wore a religious symbol that added to your angelic appearance.
You were young, I was wild, we were reckless
We were both young and carefree, and we didn't think twice about living life on the edge.
We'd drive on down to the river
We would go on long drives together to escape and explore.
Burnin' up those hot summer nights
We were passionate and intense, and we would spend hot summer nights together enjoying each other's company.
Laughin' at the cowboys getting crazy
We would find humor in others' wild behavior while we were just as wild ourselves.
Pickin' fights
We were daring and adventurous, and we would challenge ourselves to do dangerous things.
It wasn't funny
Looking back, some of the things we did were not funny and were actually quite dangerous.
When that deputy, caught you and me
We were caught doing something we shouldn't have been doing by someone in authority.
Steaming up those windows
We were engaging in intimate activities in the car, causing the windows to fog up.
And how your daddy never found out about it
We managed to keep our wild behavior a secret from your protective father.
Honey, heaven only knows
Only God knows the full extent of our reckless behavior and what could have happened.
I looked into your eyes and I
I remember the moments when we would stare into each other's eyes.
Promised you forever
I believed that our love would last forever.
I believed it with all my heart
I had no doubts about our future together, and I was completely committed.
I just didn't know any better
Looking back, I realize that I was naive and didn't fully understand the consequences of my actions.
Gettin' over you took years
The pain of losing you was so intense that it took me years to recover.
Aww despite those tears I cried
I cried many tears over the loss of our relationship, despite my efforts to move on.
I'd do it all over again
Despite the pain, I would still repeat the relationship for the sake of the incredible experiences we shared.
All for the thrill of the ride
I don't regret the relationship because the excitement and adventure were worth it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SYKES
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Zach Brown
Can't wait to see him perform tonight!!!
Kota Dudley
Gota love Arron Watson's music!!!☺😉👍
Brandon Metcalf
This is a great song!!!
karwheels_
I especially love the fiddle at 2:38!
Rhonda Lingenfelter
My daughter is doing her school work and has to answer the antonym for Reckless. I said Let me have Aaron Watson tell you about reckless 🤣
She now knows the difference. 💖😊
enrique flores
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cody Wagoner
i love this song
Mel Burnett
Grew up on Aaron watson. Hell yeah Rockdale tx
Chris Perry
That fiddle though!!!!
Taderbug26
Used to hint with AW. Season of 2011/12. Dad was a guide where he hunted. Got pretty close that season. Great guy, love him