Reckless
Arin Ray Lyrics

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Da-da da da-da-da-da
Da-da da da-da-da-da
Da-da da da-da-da-da

Say what's on your mind so I get the message (Uh)
Just give me a time when you need a blessin' (A blessin')
I need you right now, yeah, you and your best friend (And your best friend)

You talk a good game, but I leave you restless
Don't talk to me reckless, don't test me

Wait, she don't even mind one of one
But she don't even mind all the fun
I want to see, but I might just wait
Give her all the time that she want
Fuck her all night if she want
I want this too, but I might just wait
What I gotta do to see you naked?
But even if I don't get to see it

I, I got five of 'em waitin' outside, and they ready to go (Uh)
We outside if you ready to go
Need my money on time, have it ready to go (Uh)
In my right hand
I got five of 'em waitin' outside, and they ready to go (Uh)
We outside if you ready to go
Bitch, listen, have it ready to go (Uh)
In my right hand

Ayy, ayy, in my right hand
Ayy, ayy, in my right hand
Got a bad lil'... in my right hand
Got a brand new thing for my right hand, yeah
In my right hand
New drip, blue strips in my right hand
Got a bad lil'... in my right hand
Got a brand new thing for my right hand

I'm about ten minutes from the exit
If you ain't down, I'ma hit the next chick, and the next chick
It's a party downtown where you find the best shit (Only the best shit)
Hope a nigga know now I ain't nothin' to mess with (Mess with)
I'm nothin' to mess with
You know I get reckless

Wait, she don't even mind one of one (One of one)
But she don't even mind all the fun (All the fun)
I want to see, but I might just wait (But I might have to wait)
Give her all the time that she want
Fuck her all night if she want (She want)
I want this too, but I might just wait
What I gotta do to see you naked? (To see you)
But even if I don't get to see it

I, I got five of 'em waitin' outside, and they ready to go (Uh)
We outside if you ready to go
Need my money on time, have it ready to go (Uh)
In my right hand
I got five of 'em waitin' outside, and they ready to go (Uh)
We outside if you ready to go
Listen, listen, have it ready to go (Uh)
In my right hand

Ayy, ayy, in my right hand
Ayy, ayy, in my right hand
Got a bad lil'... in my right hand
Got a brand new thing for my right hand, yeah
In my right hand
New drip, blue strips in my right hand

Got a bad lil'... in my right hand
Got a brand new thing for my right hand

Overall Meaning

In Arin Ray's song "Reckless," the lyrics revolve around a man's desire for a woman and the lengths he is willing to go to impress her. The song starts with an instrumental arrangement which is then followed by the chorus that repeats the phrase "Da-da da da-da-da-da" four times. The lyrics then delve into the singer's desperation to receive a message from the woman because he needs her now. He is willing to do anything to spend time with her, even if she brings along her best friend, but warns her against talking to him recklessly or testing him.

The pre-chorus talks about the woman who is comfortable having sexual fun but is unsure about getting physical with him. His plan of action is to wait for her and give her as much time as she wants. The lines "Fuck her all night if she wants / I want this too, but I might just wait" show the man's desperation for the woman's body but is willing to wait if required.

The chorus further emphasized the external factors that are present outside the context of the man's desire. The man has five women waiting outside, ready to go if the woman he desires is not interested, and he doesn't want to waste time waiting around. The song talks about the man's potential to be reckless and his threats, hence the title of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Da-da da da-da-da-da
Repetitive intro

Say what's on your mind so I get the message (Uh)
Tell me what you're thinking so I understand

Just give me a time when you need a blessin' (A blessin')
Let me know when you require my help

I need you right now, yeah, you and your best friend (And your best friend)
I want you and your friend to be with me now

You talk a good game, but I leave you restless
You sound confident but I make you uneasy

Don't talk to me reckless, don't test me
Don't speak carelessly, don't provoke me

Wait, she don't even mind one of one
She doesn't object to being alone with me

But she don't even mind all the fun
She's open to having a good time

I want to see, but I might just wait
I desire to witness but I may hold off on acting

Give her all the time that she want
Let her have all the time she needs

Fuck her all night if she want
Have sex with her for as long as she wants

I want this too, but I might just wait
I want this as well but may choose to delay

What I gotta do to see you naked?
What do I need to do to see you unclothed?

But even if I don't get to see it
Even if I don't get what I want

I, I got five of 'em waitin' outside, and they ready to go (Uh)
I have five people ready to leave anytime

We outside if you ready to go
We're outside if you're ready to leave

Need my money on time, have it ready to go (Uh)
I require my payment to be on time and prepared to go

In my right hand
In my possession

Bitch, listen, have it ready to go (Uh)
Listen closely, have it ready to leave

Ayy, ayy, in my right hand
Repetitive chorus

Got a bad lil'... in my right hand
I have attractive company with me

Got a brand new thing for my right hand, yeah
I have a new possession in my hand

New drip, blue strips in my right hand
My clothing is fresh and my money is plentiful

I'm about ten minutes from the exit
I am close to my destination

If you ain't down, I'ma hit the next chick, and the next chick
If you're not interested, I'll find someone else

It's a party downtown where you find the best shit (Only the best shit)
I know of an excellent party downtown

Hope a nigga know now I ain't nothin' to mess with (Mess with)
I hope people realize that I am not to be trifled with

I'm nothin' to mess with
I am a force to be reckoned with

You know I get reckless
You already know that I can be careless with my actions

Writer(s): LEON THOMAS III, KHRISTOPHER VAN RIDDICK-TYNES, ARIN RAY, COREY STEPHEN DEAN

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