Reckless
Mikky and Alex Lyrics
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At the stop signs and there's you beside me baby
Whispering those words
The ones I don't deserve
It's not easy for me to belong here
I wanna be reckless
I wanna destroy this
Like I've done before
I wanna be out there
In the middle of nowhere
Lost forever like I was before
Like I was before you came
I, I'm learning
To go against my nature
It feels like I'm a stranger to myself
And it's frightening baby
I don't know where I'm heading
But wake me when I get there
It's not easy for me to belong here
I wanna be reckless
I wanna destroy this
Don't wanna regret this
Like I've done before
I wanna be out there
In the middle of nowhere
Lost forever like I was before
Like I was before you came
Don't feel like punishing myself
I've done my time
And I made a promise to myself
So I might as well be reckless
I promise you won't regret this
Like you've done before
I wanna be reckless
I wanna destroy this
Don't wanna regret this
Like I've done before
I wanna be out there
In the middle of nowhere
Lost forever like I was before
Like I was before you came
The lyrics of Mikky and Alex's song "Reckless" speak of a person who feels different and out of place. They are learning to go against their nature and longing to be reckless and destroy their current state of being. The presence of someone special is acknowledged and appreciated, but the singer cannot help feeling like they do not belong. The lyrics convey a sense of lost identity and the fear of losing oneself in the midst of change.
The singer desires to leave behind their past regrets and mistakes in search of a new beginning, to be out in the middle of nowhere, lost forever, as they were before someone came into their life. The desire to be reckless is more about taking control of their own life, rather than being reckless for the sake of being reckless.
The lyrics of "Reckless" reflect a feeling that many people may relate to; the fear of losing oneself in the pursuit of change. The song speaks to the desire to be true to oneself in the midst of change and the importance of taking control of one's own destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I'm different I'm driving on the right side and stopping
I am not like other reckless drivers. I obey the traffic laws and drive safely.
At the stop signs and there's you beside me baby
You are beside me, but I am driving the car responsibly.
Whispering those words
You are saying sweet things to me.
The ones I don't deserve
I feel like I am not worthy of your love and attention.
It's not easy for me to belong here
I feel like I don't fit in this responsible, rule-following world.
I wanna be reckless
I want to break free from the rules and live impulsively.
I wanna destroy this
I want to let go of my responsibilities and obligations.
Don't wanna regret this
I don't want to look back and feel guilty for my actions.
Like I've done before
I don't want to repeat the mistakes I've made in the past.
I wanna be out there
I want to explore and discover new things.
In the middle of nowhere
I want to be free from any boundaries or limitations.
Lost forever like I was before
I want to feel free and uninhibited, just like I did before I met you.
I, I'm learning
I am trying to change my ways and learn to be more responsible.
To go against my nature
It goes against my natural inclination to be reckless, but I am trying to change.
It feels like I'm a stranger to myself
Being responsible feels foreign and unfamiliar to me.
And it's frightening baby
I am scared of this change and what it means for me.
I don't know where I'm heading
I am uncertain about my future and where this responsible path will lead me.
But wake me when I get there
Let me know when I have arrived and succeeded in being responsible.
Don't feel like punishing myself
I don't want to feel guilty or regretful for living impulsively.
I've done my time
I have already suffered the consequences of my reckless behavior.
And I made a promise to myself
I have made a commitment to change my ways and be more responsible.
So I might as well be reckless
Since I have already suffered for my past behavior, I might as well live impulsively.
I promise you won't regret this
I promise that I won't let you down or disappoint you with my actions.
Like you've done before
I want to avoid making the same mistakes that you have made in the past.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX HEPBURN, ALEXANDRA FRASER, DEE ADAM, JAMES EARP
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