Reckless (Madison Beer song)
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| Single by Madison Beer | ||||
| from the album Silence Between Songs | ||||
| Written | October 23, 2020 | |||
| Released | June 4, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | October 2020 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:23 | |||
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| "Reckless" on YouTube | ||||
"Reckless" is a song by American singer Madison Beer. It was released on June 4, 2021 by Epic and Sing It Loud as the lead single from her second studio album, Silence Between Songs (2023). The track was written and produced by Madison Beer, Leroy Clampitt, and Kinetics & One Love's Tim Sommers, with Kinetics & One Love's Jeremy Dussolliet also receiving writing credits.
Composition[edit]
According to Beer, "Reckless" is about "how easy it is for some people in relationships to hurt others and move on without any guilt". She both co-wrote and co-produced the single.[1]
People have so much power over their partner's feelings, yet many still choose to treat each other carelessly. I believe there is a balance to putting ourselves and our feelings first, while knowing we have the responsibility of treating people with respect, kindness, and consideration. It's so important to find that balance in every relationship and knowing when to move on if you can't.
— Madison Beer, NME
Critical reception[edit]
Reckless was met with positive reviews upon its release. Clash called the song "...a wonderfully adult piece of pop songwriting."[2] Hypebae said the song "demonstrat[es] her signature soothing vocals."[3]
Music video[edit]
The music video was released on June 29, 2021. It depicts Beer in a fairytale-like world where she climbs a ladder to get to the top of a stack of giant books; stands on the top of a car as it drives itself through a tunnel; and swims in an ocean with book pages in it.
Credits and personnel[edit]
- Madison Beer – vocals, songwriting, production, composer, associated performer
- Leroy Clampitt – songwriting; production, composer, background vocals, bass, drums, guitar, programmer
- Tim Sommers – songwriting, production, composer, background vocals, drums, keyboards, programmer
- Jeremy Dussoliet – songwriting, composer
- Randy Merrill – mastering engineer
- Mitch McCarthy – mixing engineer
- Kinga Bacik – strings
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| Ireland (IRMA)[4] | 98 |
| Malaysia (RIM)[5] | 2 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] | 11 |
| Singapore (RIAS)[7] | 13 |
| US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[8] | 38 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[9] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| Various | June 4, 2021 | [10] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Listen to Madison Beer's New Heartbreak Ballad 'Reckless'". NME. June 4, 2021. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ "Madison Beer Explores Feelings And Power Dynamics With 'Reckless'". Clash. June 4, 2021. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ "Madison Beer Pours Her Heart Out in Latest "Reckless" Track". HYPEBAE. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Madison Beer". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ "Top 20 Most Streamed International +Domestic Songs Week 24 (11/06/2021-17/06/2021)". Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 14, 2021. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
- ^ "RIAS Top Charts". Recording Industry Association Singapore. Archived from the original on July 19, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Madison Beer Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Madison Beer – Reckless" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ "Apple Music".