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).

According to Beer, "Reckless" is about "how easy it is for some people in relationships to hurt others and move on without any guilt".

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.Reckless was met with positive reviews upon its release.

Clash called the song "...a wonderfully adult piece of pop songwriting.