There’s a new voice roaring from the heart of Texas, and it’s not just promising but here to make an impact. At just 17 years old, Reese Goode enters the country music landscape with an entrance that feels anything but hesitant. Her single, “Take It Back,” is the kind of bold, emotionally charged anthem that announces not only her presence but her purpose.
Rooted in the rich traditions of country storytelling, yet dressed with a modern edge and fearless conviction, “Take It Back” is the first release from Reese’s forthcoming EP, ‘Truth.’ It is a fitting title because the truth is exactly what she delivers: raw, unfiltered, and set ablaze with determination.
From the first verse; “I should’ve known from the start by the way you’d act. I should’ve seen every piece and every little crack,” Reese’s lyrics pull no punches. The song captures that all-too-familiar moment when the mask falls off and the aftermath demands strength, not silence. But rather than wallow in heartbreak, Reese flips the narrative. “Take It Back” is not a song of regret but a reclamation. A mission statement. An emotional reckoning with a match on one hand and self-respect on the other.
Her vocals are a revelation. Confident, gritty, and emotionally textured, Reese channels the spirit of her influences — Reba’s storytelling elegance, Carrie’s powerhouse range, Miranda’s spitfire attitude and blends them into a voice that’s unmistakably hers. There’s a sharp clarity in her delivery, especially in the chorus: “So watch me take it back. Everything you’ve done, take it back. And watch those matches burn.” It’s a rallying cry made for full-volume sing-alongs and open-road catharsis.
The production, helmed by Don Miggs (whose credits include Dolly Parton and Mick Fleetwood), smartly complements Reese’s vocal fire. It leans into early 2000s country with a modern twist — driving drums, punchy electric guitars, and just enough rock ‘n’ roll bite to lift the chorus sky-high. The arrangement builds with each verse, leading to a chorus that feels like the emotional crescendo of a coming-of-age film — the moment when the heroine finally walks away, head held high, heart intact.
There’s a standout moment in the bridge where the lyrics turn from confrontation to assertion: “Watch your back now, don’t forget who you are. Inside and out.” It’s more than just a jab but a reminder of strength, resilience, and the importance of not shrinking just because someone tried to dim your light.
Reese Goode is the kind of artist country music needs right now — someone young, unafraid, and rooted in tradition and truth. Her songwriting is wise beyond her years, and this single proves that she’s not just stepping onto the stage; she’s claiming it.
Listen to “Take It Back” on Spotify
