A trailblazer in the Philippine indie scene, Reese has brought her music to international shores like Japan, Singapore, New Zealand, and the USA. “A Song About Space” from her debut album “Arigato, Internet!” was chosen by NASA for their historic #LaunchAmerica campaign videos.
In 2018, she opened for Paramore's Tour Four and garnered praise from frontwoman Hayley Williams. She also opened for Oh Wonder’s Ultralife Tour in Manila, and has shared the stage with artists such as The Temper Trap, LANY, Purity Ring and Explosions in the Sky.
She takes slices of life and spin them into head-bopping melodies and heartwarming confessionals. With her signature wit and vocal looping prowess, Reese commands the stage and connects with people who appreciate general weirdness, injected into pop earworms.
In May 2021, she released her highly anticipated sophomore album, Time Well Spent.
A Song About Space
Reese Lansangan Lyrics
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Oh how you baffle human race
I heard you’re this big, cold place
But I wonder what lies yonder the Sun
Such a tiny white dwarf when you’ve begun
Do you think when your time is done
Would you be so kind to spare mankind
From the explosion
Oh, there’s a part of me
That longs to belong to your great black sea
Float among the stars
And fly to Mars and back
Oh how I wish to be
Swimming inside my own galaxy
So space swallow me whole or
I’ll be waiting for the black hole
Ooh space
You have a way to make a man feel displaced
We were never meant to float there in the first place
But we have astronauts to thank
Hey Mr. Moon
Soon, I’ll see the other side of your face
Don’t you think it’s a bit of a disgrace to hide
To keep your better half as a secret
Oh, there’s a part of me
That longs to belong to your great black sea
Float among the stars
And fly to Mars and back
Oh I appear to be just an atom within infinity
So space swallow me whole
I’ll be waiting for the black hole
Time warp, four dimension, show me the way
To go back to yesterday
And start a whole life over
Comet tails, constellation, show me the way
To Saturn’s chocolate slide
Where the aliens play
Time warp, four dimension, show me the way
To go back to yesterday
And start a whole life over
Comet tails, constellation, show me the way
To Saturn’s chocolate slide
Where the aliens play
Oh, there’s a part of me
That longs to belong to your great black sea
Float among the stars
And fly to Mars and back
To where a soul could find
A heavenly body that would be so kind
To take me home
Until then, I’ll be waiting for the black whole
Mercury, the closest to the sun
Venus, I can see you from Earth, you’re the only one
Mars, can you accommodate living things?
Hey Jupiter, I know of your invisible rings
Saturn I heard you could float on water
Hey Uranus can be the name of somebody’s daughter
Neptune you’re so far away the color of the sea
Pluto you will always be a planet to me
In "A Song About Space," Reese Lansangan marvels at the mysteries of outer space and the human race's fascination with it. The song's opening lines express the artist's awe at the sheer scale of the universe and the challenges of comprehending it. Lansangan goes on to ponder the secrets hidden beyond our own solar system, expressing a desire to explore and experience the wonders of space firsthand, even if it means getting lost in a black hole. The song also acknowledges the achievements of human space exploration, specifically mentioning the astronauts who have ventured into space and the upcoming mission to explore the far side of the Moon. Throughout the song, Lansangan's lyrics capture the sense of yearning and wonder that has propelled humans to explore the unknown reaches of space.
One of the interesting facts about "A Song About Space" is that it was inspired by Lansangan's own fascination with space and science fiction. In an interview with Superpress magazine, Lansangan revealed that the song was partially inspired by the works of science fiction writers like Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov. She also credited her childhood love of the animated series "Ranma 1/2," which featured a character who could transform into a girl whenever they were splashed with cold water, as a source of inspiration for the song's sci-fi themes. Another interesting fact about the song is that it was conceived during a period of intense introspection for Lansangan. In the same Superpress interview, she described the writing process for "A Song About Space" as a way for her to process her thoughts and feelings about the world and her place in it.
Line by Line Meaning
Space
The vast, inexplicable realm in which we exist.
Oh how you baffle human race
The complexities of space confound the human mind.
I heard you’re this big, cold place
Rumors about space have reached my eardrums.
But I wonder what lies yonder the Sun
I am curious about what lies beyond the Sun.
Such a tiny white dwarf when you’ve begun
Despite its small appearance, space has expanded greatly since its inception.
Do you think when your time is done
Have you considered the consequences of your eventual demise, space?
Would you be so kind to spare mankind
Is it possible that space could avoid harming humankind during its death?
From the explosion
From the catastrophic event that will occur when space ends.
Oh, there’s a part of me
I have a longing within me.
That longs to belong to your great black sea
I desire to be a part of space's immense darkness.
Float among the stars
To exist amongst the celestial bodies.
And fly to Mars and back
To journey to Mars and return to Earth.
Oh how I wish to be
My desire for space is intense.
Swimming inside my own galaxy
To become one with the entirety of a galaxy would be pure bliss.
So space swallow me whole or
Absorb me into your enormous depths, space.
I’ll be waiting for the black hole
Until then, I eagerly await the black hole's arrival.
You have a way to make a man feel displaced
Space has the ability to leave one feeling out of place and unanchored.
We were never meant to float there in the first place
Humans were not designed to inhabit space.
But we have astronauts to thank
The existence of astronauts has allowed humans to explore space.
Hey Mr. Moon
A casual greeting directed at the Earth's moon.
Soon, I’ll see the other side of your face
In the near future, I will finally view the lunar surface that is hidden from Earth's view.
Don’t you think it’s a bit of a disgrace to hide
The moon's secrecy is viewed as being somewhat shameful.
To keep your better half as a secret
It is a mystery as to why the other half of the moon is kept hidden.
So space swallow me whole
Consumed by space, I may finally feel at home.
I appear to be just an atom within infinity
Compared to the vastness of space, I am an insignificant being.
To where a soul could find
A place where the soul can locate.
A heavenly body that would be so kind
A celestial body that would welcome and embrace the soul with open arms.
To take me home
A place that feels like home, where I can truly belong.
Until then, I’ll be waiting for the black whole
Until that moment arrives, I will be looking towards the black hole's event horizon.
Mercury, the closest to the sun
An identified and named planet closest to the Sun.
Venus, I can see you from Earth, you’re the only one
The only planet that can be seen by humans from Earth.
Mars, can you accommodate living things?
Is it possible for Mars to support biological life?
Hey Jupiter, I know of your invisible rings
The presence of Jupiter's unseeable rings is known to me.
Saturn I heard you could float on water
There is apparently a notion that Saturn could be buoyant on water.
Hey Uranus can be the name of somebody’s daughter
Uranus is a name that one could give to a female child.
Neptune you’re so far away the color of the sea
Neptune's distance from Earth contributes to its unique sea-like coloration.
Pluto you will always be a planet to me
Despite recent reclassification efforts, Pluto will always be considered a planet by the singer.
Contributed by Adalyn J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@zeyjr96
Space
Oh how you baffle human race
I've heard you're this big, cold place
But I wonder what lies yonder the Sun
Such a tiny white dwarf when you've begun
Do you think when your time is done
Would you be so kind to spare mankind
From the explosion
Oh, there's a part of me
That longs to belong in your great black sea
Float among the stars
And fly to Mars and back
Oh how I wish to be
Swimming inside my own galaxy
So space swallow me whole
I'll be waiting for the black hole
Ooh space
You've got a way to make a man feel displaced
We were never meant to float there in the first place
But we have astronauts to thank
Hey Mr. Moon
Soon, I'll see the other side of your face
Don't you think it's a bit of a disgrace to hide
To keep your better half as a secret
Oh, there's a part of me
That longs to belong in your great black sea
Float among the stars
And fly to Mars and back
Oh I appear to be just an atom within infinity
So space swallow me whole
I'll be waiting for the black hole
Time warp, four dimension, show me the way
To go back to yesterday
And start a whole life over
Comet tails, constellation, show me the way
To Saturn's chocolate slide
Where the aliens play
Time warp, four dimension, show me the way
To go back to yesterday
And start a whole life over
Comet tails, constellation, show me the way
To Saturn's chocolate slide
Where the aliens play
Oh, there's a part of me
That longs to belong in your great black sea
Float among the stars
And fly to Mars and back
To where a soul could find
A heavenly body that would be so kind
To take me home
Until then, I'll be waiting for the black whole
Mercury, the closest to the sun
Venus, I can see you from Earth, you're the only one
Mars, can you accommodate living things?
Hey Jupiter, I know of your invisible rings
Saturn I heard you could float on water
Hey Uranus can be the name of somebody's daughter
Neptune you're so far away the color of the sea
Pluto you will always be a planet to me
@kimberlyclaireesteban9983
Lyrics
Space
Oh how you baffle human race
I've heard you're this big, cold place
But I wonder what lies yonder the Sun
Such a tiny white dwarf when you've begun
Do you think when your time is done
Would you be so kind to spare mankind
From the explosion
Oh, there's a part of me
That longs to belong in your great black sea
Float among the stars
And fly to Mars and back
Oh how I wish to be
Swimming inside my own galaxy
So space swallow me whole
I'll be waiting for the black hole
Ooh space
You've got a way to make a man feel displaced
We were never meant to float there in the first place
But we have astronauts to thank
Hey Mr. Moon
Soon, I'll see the other side of your face
Don't you think it's a bit of a disgrace to hide
To keep your better half as a secret
Oh, there's a part of me
That longs to belong in your great black sea
Float among the stars
And fly to Mars and back
Oh I appear to be just an atom within infinity
So space swallow me whole
I'll be waiting for the black hole
Time warp, four dimension, show me the way
To go back to yesterday
And start a whole life over
Comet tails, constellation, show me the way
To Saturn's chocolate slide
Where the aliens play
Time warp, four dimension, show me the way
To go back to yesterday
And start a whole life over
Comet tails, constellation, show me the way
To Saturn's chocolate slide
Where the aliens play
Oh, there's a part of me
That longs to belong in your great black sea
Float among the stars
And fly to Mars and back
To where a soul could find
A heavenly body that would be so kind
To take me home
Until then, I'll be waiting for the black whole
Mercury, the closest to the sun
Venus, I can see you from Earth, you're the only one
Mars, can you accommodate living things?
Hey Jupiter, I know of your invisible rings
Saturn I heard you could float on water
Hey Uranus can be the name of somebody's daughter
Neptune you're so far away the color of the sea
Pluto you will always be a planet to me
@sandrinesrz1087
"That's one small step for Filipinos, one giant leap for OPM." Soo proud of you Reese! 🌜✨🌠
@psalm8306
As an advocate of OPM, this hits hard.
@vonumbrete7464
thats lovely, greetings from Lucena!
@lilacrose9271
What is OPM?
@vamprincess101
@Lilac Rose Original Pilipino Music, it's music made by filo artists
@elicruz7973
Very well said
@josiahdebien4958
"Hey pluto you will always be a planet to me." 🥺
Those lines, I felt that. Maybe because Pluto was the most bullied planet. ☹️
@JeanTralala
...Pluto was bullied? by whom where when why???????
@gravitzero7525
@louchiel lariosa Uranus truly has it worse lmao
@wenjaellay8609
Sad how they always exclude pluto :(