“Wreckage” by Nate Smith

Nate Smith’s “Wreckage” is a modernized version of a vocalist gushing over his significant other. That is to say that Nate recognizes that he’s a less-than-ideal romantic interest, in a manner of speaking. Or put otherwise he has “baggage”, as in still reeling from the mental and emotional aftereffects of a failed romance (s), and this unfavorable reality is something that apparently other prospective lovers are able to perceive in him. 

The titular “wreckage” reads like a synonym for these shortcomings. Moreover, Smith comes off as if he is suffering from low self-esteem, especially as it pertains to romance.

So with all of that said, what the vocalist is celebrating in this song is having now found someone who has stuck with him regardless. And his relationship with the addressee is also such that her ‘teachings’ are gradually helping him to become increasingly confident. 

So fundamentally, this is a love song. But it is one with a special emphasis on the vocalist appreciating the notion that his sweetheart took a chance with him to begin with.

Nate Smith

Nate Smith is a singer who turned an unfortunate incident, being a (property) victim of the devastating 2018 Butte County Camp Fire, to inspiration to drop a song that very year titled “One of These Days” which helped launch his music career. 

Since then he has become a signee of Sony Music Nashville (and more specifically Arista Nashville, the label behind this song). In 2022, Smith dropped “Whiskey on You”, which appears to be his first track to have appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 and to achieve RIAA certification (having thus far gone gold).

Credits for “Wreckage”

Nate Smith wrote this song with the following:

• Paul Wrock
• Chris Sligh
• Mary Kutter

Joel Bruyere produced “Wreckage”.

Release of “Wreckage”

Arista Nashville released “Wreckage” on 18th November, 2022. This song is one of the songs from his debut studio album, which is a self-titled effort.

Fans’ Reactions

“Wreckage” has resonated with many fans who had bad past experiences in life and love, and have finally found the love they needed. One such fan shared that she and her boyfriend, both past victims of domestic violence, decided to start a relationship and fight together. Having built an incredible relationship, this track has symbolized their entire journey.

Another follower, who after two failed marriages and a toxic relationship, felt defeated for 6 years until he met a woman who broke down his walls. He continued to share that “Wreckage” hit close to home as it’s a part of his life story.