With a sound both eclectic & focused, as powerful as it is poetic, Adam Wat… Read Full Bio ↴With a sound both eclectic & focused, as powerful as it is poetic, Adam Watts' music attests to the ability to be, at once, accessible and uniquely memorable. A true solo artist, Adam Watts writes, sings, plays, produces and engineers all his own material. His work marries meticulous production and impressive performance with deeply personal prose - where, lyrically, to listen is to enter a world where love is an ache, compromise cowardice, and truth the exercise as much as the end. "Earnestness and fragility that make for the perfect uneasy listenening; curiously accompanied by unabashedly catchy melodies." Appearing unable to keep still, his fingers from the fretz or his frame from the studio, Adam remains a much sought after drummer/percussionist, producer (Jeremy Camp, Avalon, the Supertones), and songwriter (Jesse McCartney, 702, Sara Overall). Self described as "as blocked as he is prolific," Adam's catalog of over 300 compositions have been included on various television & motion picture soundtracks (MTV, TNT, Paramont Pictures, Disney) and saw his nomination for Singer/Songwriter of the Year, Los Angeles Music Awards.

Reckless
Adam Watts Lyrics

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I won't say that I'm hopeless
But the best I can be...
Is sometimes not enough

You could say that I'm reckless
But the rest of the world caves
When the going gets tough

When the wind blows hard
And our feet won't touch the ground
When we've gone too far
One thing can turn it all around

Lets be reckless
Lets be reckless
We are reckless
We are reckless

I tried to follow you
Got lost on the way
In the cold, the dark, the hollow

What else could I do
I'm committed to stay
Even though this is hard to swallow

When the rain falls hard
And we need some shelter
I'll cover your scars
And we'll dive out into the weather

Lets be reckless
Lets be reckless
We are reckless
We are reckless

I don't know
Is it always gonna be this way
Are we free
Or stuck inside the dream we've made

Lets be reckless
Lets be reckless

We are reckless
reckless

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Adam Watts's song "Reckless" reveal an introspective mindset examining the singer's limitations and faults. The opening verses admit that the singer is not perfect, nor are they always their best selves. They lament that sometimes, their best is not enough. The chorus introduces the central sentiment: the idea of being reckless. The singer declares that they are reckless and pleads with the listener to join them in their recklessness. They argue that sometimes, being so carefree and unafraid in the face of adversity can be a good thing that can turn around a situation that seems impossible. The second verse begins with the singer trying to follow someone (presumably a lover or a friend) and losing their way. However, even though they are struggling, they are committed to staying in the situation, no matter how hard it is to accept.

The bridge of the song poses questions about the nature of reality and freedom. The singer wonders if things will always be hard for them or if they will be able to break free of the dreams they have made. The chorus repeats the call for recklessness, affirming that they are, in fact, reckless through repetition.

Line by Line Meaning

I won't say that I'm hopeless
I have hope, but I know I have limitations

But the best I can be...
I strive to be the best version of myself

Is sometimes not enough
But I am aware that my best is not always sufficient

You could say that I'm reckless
I have a tendency to take risks

But the rest of the world caves
While others may be fearful, I am not

When the wind blows hard
In difficult times

And our feet won't touch the ground
When we feel uncertain or ungrounded

When we've gone too far
When we have pushed beyond our limits

One thing can turn it all around
A single action or decision can change everything

Lets be reckless
Let us take risks and live fully

We are reckless
We embrace life's uncertainties and challenges