Produced by John Robie—who also worked on Bambaataa’s seminal "Planet Rock"—the song features instrumentation exclusively by UB40 and lead vocals by Ali Campbell.
The lyrics tell a story of a narrator who is too slow to approach a girl on the "disco floor," only for someone else to "steal" her. Afrika Bambaataa & UB 40 - Reckless (Extended)
The track is a hybrid of electro, hip-hop, and reggae-pop. It famously incorporates a melodic nod to Lamont Dozier’s "Going Back to My Roots" in its singalong chorus. Produced by John Robie—who also worked on Bambaataa’s