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.
Code Of Kin
Reese Lansangan Lyrics
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There’s a big, big world
That’s waiting to get to know you
And we will run, we will run, run, run
Come now sister, don’t be afraid
Just say what you want
Don’t you let that flicker fade
‘Cause you’ve got a beautiful mind, you’re a warrior
Young and brave enough to pick your fights
Let the saltwater give you brand new eyes
So all you come home to is this side of paradise
Sister, sister back inside I’ll hold you
Don’t you believe the lies the lions told you
And little one are you torn apart
By the past the haunts your heart
Oh we will, we will run
‘Cause you’ve got a strong, strong heart
Of a soldier
So anchor all your dreams to the skies
Let the saltwater give you brand new eyes
So all you come home to is this side of paradise
Sister if they shame your armor
Take their words and make them your armor now
Sister won’t you curse the day
When they try to take
Your soul away from you now
Sister if they shame your armor
Take their words and make them your armor now
Sister won’t you curse the day
When they try to take
Your soul away from you now
From you now
Cause your spirit is a spirit made of iron
Unbreakable by pain or lies
Let the saltwater clear your tired, tired, eyes
So all you could see is this side of paradise
Sister, sister, come outside I’ll show you
There’s a big, big world
That’s waiting to get to know you
And we will run, run, run
The lyrics of Reese Lansangan's song "Code Of Kin" tell a story of sisterhood, courage, and resilience. The song starts with an invitation from the first sister to the second to step outside and explore the world. The first sister acknowledges the second's inner struggles with self-doubt and past pain, but encourages her to not let them dull her fire. The chorus serves as a reminder to the second sister of her strength and potential, urging her to keep fighting her battles with the heart of a warrior.
The second verse is about dealing with external pressures and naysayers, where the first sister advises the second to use the negative words thrown at her as a shield, reminding her that they are not those words, for her spirit is made of iron. The song ends as it began, with an invitation to run and explore the world together as sisters, with the hope that the second sister has found the strength to see the beauty of the world despite the struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Sister, sister, come outside I’ll show you
Come with me, sister, let me show you the world
There’s a big, big world That’s waiting to get to know you
The world is huge and waiting to discover your presence
And we will run, we will run, run, run
We will explore it together, moving continuously along the way
Come now sister, don’t be afraid
Don't be scared, sister, let us explore the world together
Just say what you want
Tell me what you desire, don't hesitate to speak up
Don’t you let that flicker fade
Never let your spark of passion die down
‘Cause you’ve got a beautiful mind, you’re a warrior
You possess an amazing and courageous mindset
Young and brave enough to pick your fights
You have the courage to fight for what you believe in
Let the saltwater give you brand new eyes
Allow the ocean's purity to cleanse your perspective
So all you come home to is this side of paradise
Return home to a paradise-like state of mind
Sister, sister back inside I’ll hold you
Come back inside where it's safe, and I'll comfort you
Don’t you believe the lies the lions told you
Don't trust the lies people have told you in the past
And little one are you torn apart
Are you feeling fractured and broken?
By the past the haunts your heart
Is your past hurting your heart and soul?
‘Cause you’ve got a strong, strong heart Of a soldier
You have a heart as strong as a soldier
So anchor all your dreams to the skies
Keep your aspirations high in the sky
Sister if they shame your armor Take their words and make them your armor now
If people criticize you, use their words to strengthen yourself
Sister won’t you curse the day
Don't you wish that you could go back in time and change things?
When they try to take Your soul away from you now
When they attempt to steal your essence from you
Cause your spirit is a spirit made of iron
Your spirit is unbreakable
Unbreakable by pain or lies
You won't shatter despite the hurt that comes your way
Let the saltwater clear your tired, tired, eyes
Again, let the ocean purify your perspective
So all you could see is this side of paradise
See the world with renewed clarity and joy
Sister, sister, come outside I’ll show you
Once again, let's go explore the world together
And we will run, run, run
Continuing to run and discover the world as we go
Contributed by Charlie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@christianbrylle8389
She's a really smart song writer and she deserve so much. ❤️
@ruewhiz
been years, petition to make a music video out of this. pls i love this song vv much
@karlvergelvaldez9140
Reese. 😍
@kimcaranguian7452
I'm still waiting for the music video because i love this but this is OK luv u reese
@chynniall
your songs give me life 🌟 when are you going to davaoooo
@maggietse2698
code of kin is my definite favorite xx
@uncoolgirl
Love you <3
@user-pn2zf8cx9g
💛
@PurpleAdicctionZ
FAVE AAAAAHHHHHH <3
@km-pm1sc
OH MY YESYESEYES