Reckless
Broomtree Lyrics


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I see what you want, I know who you are
The latest big shock won't get you too far
You live in the dreams of how your life seems
But you never care for the reality

Your personality is not be coming to me
You won't drag me down into this world
You know the truth but won't live the life
You make the rules, the rhythm and rhyme

Behind the wheel, don't know how to drive
You travel still, through your reckless life
I hear the excuse blamed on the abuse
You give out your heart and you claim that you're used

You know how it feels but you welcome it still
As you tear at the whole when there's nothing to fill




It's temporarily hiding the fact that you're in need
Then you're sinking down into this world…

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Broomtree's "Reckless" are a commentary on a person who lives in a self-imposed delusion. The singer sees through this facade and recognizes that this person is living in a dream world where they make the rules and ignore the hard realities of life. Despite knowing the truth, this person refuses to live a life that aligns with reality, choosing instead to perpetuate their own delusion. Their reckless behavior is a coping mechanism for the emptiness they feel inside, but it only provides temporary relief before they sink back down into their own personal hell.


The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and disappointment with this person, as they refuse to take responsibility for their actions and instead blame them on past abuse. The singer recognizes that this is just an excuse and that this person needs to take control of their life if they want to break free from their own self-destructive tendencies.


Line by Line Meaning

I see what you want, I know who you are
I understand your desires and your true self


The latest big shock won't get you too far
You're not easily impressed by the latest trends


You live in the dreams of how your life seems
You focus on the idealized version of your life rather than the reality


But you never care for the reality
You ignore the consequences of your actions and the real world around you


Your personality is not be coming to me
Your personality is not appealing to me


You won't drag me down into this world
You won't bring me into your reckless lifestyle


You know the truth but won't live the life
You understand what's right but choose not to act accordingly


You make the rules, the rhythm and rhyme
You control your own life and the way you live it


Behind the wheel, don't know how to drive
You're in charge but don't have the skills to handle it responsibly


You travel still, through your reckless life
You continue on your dangerous path without real regard for the future


I hear the excuse blamed on the abuse
I hear you blaming your behavior on past trauma


You give out your heart and you claim that you're used
You give love to others but claim that you're only taken advantage of


You know how it feels but you welcome it still
You understand how hurtful it is but continue to allow it


As you tear at the whole when there's nothing to fill
You destroy things but gain nothing from it


It's temporarily hiding the fact that you're in need
Your behavior is just a temporary fix to the problems you face


Then you're sinking down into this world…
Eventually, your recklessness will cause you to fall into the consequences of your actions




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