The band developed a unique sound from their 'bass-less' band structure of two guitars and drums, combined with shared vocal duties from all three members.
The band released two albums before going on an indefinite hiatus in 2011. Susie now lives in Berlin and performs under the name Rodeo.
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Reckless
I Heart Hiroshima Lyrics
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I'll lead you on
She's just so reckless like me
I'll tease you on (and on)
She's just so reckless like me
I'll lead you on (and on)
I'll lead you on (and on)
She's just so reckless like me
You are so (R-E-C-K)
You are so (L-E-S-S)
You are so (R-E-C-K)
You are so (L-E-S-S)
I'll lead you on (and on)
I'll lead you on (and on)
She's just so reckless like me
I'll tease you on (and on)
I'll tease you on (and on)
She's just so reckless like me
You are so (R-E-C-K)
You are so (L-E-S-S)
You are so (R-E-C-K)
You are so (L-E-S-S)
You are so (R-E-C-K)
You are so (L-E-S-S)
You are so (R-E-C-K)
You are so (L-E-S-S)
The song "Reckless" by I Heart Hiroshima is a fast-paced anthem that explores the flippant and dangerous attitudes of two characters who are engaging in reckless behavior. Throughout the song, the singer leads and teases their partner while correlating their thrilling but self-destructive actions with the idea of being "reckless." The repetition of the lines "I'll lead you on (and on)/I'll tease you on (and on)/She's just so reckless like me" emphasizes how the two characters are stuck in this cycle of reckless behavior with no regard for the consequences.
The chorus is a direct address to the partner, stating "You are so (R-E-C-K)/You are so (L-E-S-S)" to further emphasize how the two characters are feeding off each other's recklessness. The spelling out of "reckless" and "less" with the letters also plays on the idea of language and communication becoming distorted and meaningless when it comes to their dangerous behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll lead you on
I will guide you through this situation
I'll tease you on (and on)
I will playfully torment you for an extended period of time
She's just so reckless like me
The singer and the person they are addressing both have a tendency towards reckless behavior
You are so (R-E-C-K)
You exhibit characteristics of recklessness
You are so (L-E-S-S)
You are lacking caution or restraint
Contributed by Eli N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.