Reese Lansangan is an independent pop-folk singer-songwriter, visual artist… Read Full Bio ↴Reese Lansangan is an independent pop-folk singer-songwriter, visual artist, author, and multi-awarded creative from Manila.

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.

For The Fickle
Reese Lansangan Lyrics

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Leave my body floating away
Let the rain come down
This is what I'm used to
It's what I'm made of
You'll see
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Find an anchor's deep in the sea
For your fickle mind and your cold feet

And I'm the only one swimming
While you're still waiting by the shore
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I made a list of things I love
Just in case you go
All my life has been about
Waiting for people to go
Your love's uncertain
Won't you hold it down in chains
Oh, won't you break me now so I won't feel the pain
But all I want is steady love
Leave my heart in steady love
And all I want is steady love
Empty your hands and hold me
Give me steady love
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I made a list of things I love
Just in case you go
All my life has been about
Waiting for people to go
Your love's uncertain
Won't you hold it down with chains
Oh, won't you break me now so I won't feel the pain
But all I want is steady love
Leave my heart in steady love
And all I want is steady love
Empty your hands and hold me
Give me steady love
Oh, oh, oh, oh
No, I don't want just any love
I want steady love
Just any love
I want steady love
Just any love
I want steady love
Just any love
I want steady love
Steady love, steady love
Steady love, steady love
Steady love, steady love
Steady love, steady love
Steady love, steady love
Steady love
No, I don't want just any love
I want steady love
Just any love
I want steady love

Just any
Give me steady love

Overall Meaning

The song "For The Fickle" by Reese Lansangan is an emotionally charged ballad about the fear of uncertainty in love. In the song, Lansangan pleads for a love that is steady and unwavering in the face of doubt and uncertainty. The lyrics "Leave my heart in steady love" and "Empty your hands and hold me, give me steady love" emphasize the need for a love that is constant and secure.

The first verse talks about how Lansangan is used to being alone and how rain has become a familiar aspect of her life. She sings about how she wants the person she loves to find an anchor deep in the sea, so they won’t be fickle and leave her waiting by the shore. The chorus tells us that Lansangan has made a list of things she loves just in case the person leaves, showing how she is aware of their shaky relationship.

Lansangan's vocal performance captures the desperation that comes with the fear of losing the person you love. The song's melancholic melody and simple instrumentation make it a powerful and relatable piece. Overall, "For The Fickle" is a testament to the power of a steady love in the face of uncertainty.

Line by Line Meaning

Leave my body floating away
I want to detach and escape from this situation.

Let the rain come down
I am ready to face the consequences of my decision.

This is what I'm used to
I am accustomed to feeling this way.

It's what I'm made of You'll see Oh, oh, oh, oh
This is a part of who I am, and I can't change it.

Find an anchor's deep in the sea For your fickle mind and your cold feet And I'm the only one swimming While you're still waiting by the shore Oh, oh, oh, oh
I am willing to make an effort, but you're not. You're indecisive and fearful, and I feel like I'm doing this alone.

I made a list of things I love Just in case you go All my life has been about Waiting for people to go
I am always preparing for the worst-case scenario because I have been left before.

Your love's uncertain Won't you hold it down in chains Oh, won't you break me now so I won't feel the pain But all I want is steady love Leave my heart in steady love And all I want is steady love
I want a love that is reliable and consistent, not one that leaves me guessing and hurt.

Empty your hands and hold me Give me steady love Oh, oh, oh, oh
I want you to let go of everything else and just focus on us, giving me the steadiness I crave.

No, I don't want just any love I want steady love Just any love I want steady love Just any love I want steady love Just any love I want steady love Steady love, steady love Steady love, steady love Steady love, steady love Steady love, steady love Steady love, steady love Steady love No, I don't want just any love I want steady love Just any love I want steady love Just any Give me steady love
I am emphasizing that what I want is a clear and reassuring love, not just any kind of love.

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

ghiegss

6y↑130

Leave my body floating away
Let the rain come down
This is what I'm used to
It's what I'm made of
You'll see
Oh, oh, oh, oh

Find an anchors deep in the sea
For your fickle mind and your cold feet
And I'm the only one swimming
While you're still waiting by the shore
Oh, oh, oh, oh

I made a list of things I love
Just in case you go
All my life has been about
Waiting for people to go
Your love's uncertain
Won't you hold it down in chains
Oh, won't you break me now so I won't feel the pain

But all I want is steady love
Leave my heart in steady love
And all I want is steady love
Empty your hands and hold me
Give me steady love

Oh, oh, oh, oh

I made a list of things I love
Just in case you go
All my life has been about
Waiting for people to go
Your love's uncertain
Won't you hold it down with chains
Oh, won't you break me now so I won't feel the pain

But all I want is steady love
Leave my heart in steady love
And all I want is steady love
Empty your hands and hold me
Give me steady love

Oh, oh, oh, oh

No, I don't want just any love
I want steady love
Just any love
I want steady love
Just any love
I want steady love
Just any love
I want steady love, steady love
Steady love, steady love
Steady love, steady love
Steady love, steady love
Steady love, steady love
Steady love, steady love
No, I don't want just any love
I want steady love
Just any love
I want steady love
Just steady
Give me steady love

De Monaliza

5y↑3

Verse 1]
Leave my body floating away
Let the rain come down
This is what I'm used to
It's what I'm made of
You'll see
Oh, oh, oh, oh

[Verse 2]
Find an anchor's deep in the sea
For your fickle mind and your cold feet
And I'm the only one swimming
While you're still waiting by the shore
Oh, oh, oh, oh

[Pre-Chorus]
I made a list of things I love
Just in case you go
All my life has been about
Waiting for people to go
Your love's uncertain
Won't you hold it down in chains
Oh, won't you break me now so I won't feel the pain

[Chorus]
But all I want is steady love
Leave my heart in steady love
And all I want is steady love
Empty your hands and hold me
Give me steady love
Pre-Chorus]
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I made a list of things I love
Just in case you go
All my life has been about
Waiting for people to go
Your love's uncertain
Won't you hold it down with chains
Oh, won't you break me now so I won't feel the pain

[Chorus]
But all I want is steady love
Leave my heart in steady love
And all I want is steady love
Empty your hands and hold me
Give me steady love
Oh, oh, oh, oh

[Bridge]
No, I don't want just any love
I want steady love
Just any love
I want steady love
Just any love
I want steady love
Just any love
I want steady love
[Outro]
Steady love, steady love
Steady love, steady love
Steady love, steady love
Steady love, steady love
Steady love, steady love
Steady love
No, I don't want just any love
I want steady love
Just any love
I want steady love
Just any
Give me steady love

All comments from YouTube:

ghiegss

6y↑130

IndiexPPOP FanGirl

Thankyou for the lyrics...this is really one of the saddest song ive ever really listened to... 😪😪😪

Marie Vibar

6y↑39

This song completely describes how I feel constantly these days. And I feel ecstatic knowing that finally the song has its own music video. Thank you for this masterpiece, ate Reese <3 The video fits perfectly with what the song is trying to convey.

Franklin Cobey Araneta

5y↑31

"But all I want is steady love."

I played this song when I was with this girl I like. Now, it'll always be in my playlist.

Clara Benin

6y↑928

Thank you for this song. <3 <3 <3

ydeIIe

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAH MY FAVES!!!!!♥

Nishikiii

AAAAAAAAAA IT'S THE TWO OF THEM

Darryl Condeno

Clara benin!

streahsuoivbo

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LucilleLF

2y↑3

i think this is a song ill keep on listening until im old. been listening for years now. and im still singing along with it.

La✧

6y↑14

Your works really portrays moments and glimpses of life that's hard to portray and put into words but you do it so well.😍 I've been inlove with this song since the first time I heard it and now the video is also my favorite. It really captures those gloomy days where you're mostly daydreaming and in the process of writing something..

elah 🍒

6y↑264

so i really thought that this song was about finding bliss in solitude and all that wonderful things about loving urself and embracing that void inside u. been listening to this song for years now yet only now have the lyrics suddenly hit home and ive come to realise that its simply a plea for that love to remain stable amidst the worlds uncertainty, altho admitting that ure also worth of the abandonment. sigh, this songs really grows on me.

Uzziel Joy Surio

when you're that kind of person who sees and understands more deeply than everyone else, you hold everything so precious to you. But we have to understand that we have different ways of loving someone, and sometimes it's not reciprocated. Cause when people love deeply, they show it wholeheartedly. And they want the same way in return, but sometimes it doesn't happen.

Sock Thief

5y↑8

@dd ddd even better, discovering yourself

dd ddd

6y↑1

Like discovering your body?

Daryl Iris Arizabal

4y↑5

This song said all the things I couldn't express. Really a comfort song. Love you Reese. God bless

Jessa Molina

6y↑63

THIS IS THE PLOT TWIST THAT I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR. THANK YOU, REESE!

itadakim0use

6y↑121

Grabe yung vibe ng video, parang one gloomy day. It suits the mood of the song very well. The video looks just like how the song feels. Wow. Just wow.

Tenorite

Exactly

SiWei SiWei

6y↑21

"And so being young
and dipped with folly,
I fell in love
with melancholy"

Leona Vinlu

6y↑4

This is my national anthem at the moment, thank you, Reese.

Therese Papa

6y↑45

OMG THE BALLET DANCERS ARE FANS I REMEMBERED THEM BECAUSE THAT WAS THEIR ENTRY FOR THE MUSIC INDIE GO!!! IM SO HAPPY WITH EVERYTHING AND FOR THEM 💛💯

Apple MCD

6y↑1

helicoptherese Thank you po😊

bashode

6y↑2

proud that they're my schoolmates💖

Clyde Cledera

6y↑8

Somehow, Reese reminds me a lot of one of my favorite artists, Daniela Andrade. Acoustic-driven, elegant and charming, with a sweet, relaxing voice. Songs are mellow and hits you right in the heart. 💓

Gertrude Peñalosa

3y↑3

For 3 years, this song has been my "go to" whenever melancholia hits me. A solid proof that this song age so well. Thank you for this, Ate Reese 🥺💖

Jam Todoroki

6y↑12

THE LYRICS ARE SO GOOD!! THE SETUP IS AMAZING!! YOUR VOICE IS SO BEAUTIFUL!! THE SOUND OF THE GUITAR IS PLEASING!!! THIS MUSIC VIDEO IS SO SO SO GREAT!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!
ilysm reese!! ❤️

Robbin Montenegro

6y↑16

First time I've heard this song I fell in love instantly. I knew I had to learn how to play it on the guitar and even sing it. Now I still love it as much as I did before. Great job. 😊

hi hello

4y↑7

This is my happy song. i listen to this when I don't feel ok. somehow, it makes me feel a lot better.

Ysabel Paragas

I keep listening to this song even after 4 years, thank you for getting me through tough times mama reese 💖

fallingdream☄️

4y↑1

I will keep on streaming till we reach 1M views for this song 🤧

Maureen Dadivas

4y↑3

comfort song :( thank you reese for making songs that suits every moment 💜

Daniel Go

6y↑100

This is my most played song of 2017 on Spotify. How sad. 😂💔 but beautiful video, Reese! ❤

Yenyen Yebes

6y↑1

Mine toooo!

Daniel Go

6y↑1

Hahaha ana jud na Carl basta steady love lang 😂😜

Carl Joshua Deiparine

6y↑3

ayeee gi heart ni Reese pro ahahahaha

Ren

6y↑73

Dear Reese,

Nalungkot naman ako nito. Pero ganun talaga may mga panahon talaga na nakakalungkot. Pero tulad nga ng video description mo, kumukuha ka ng bwelo sa pag-iisa. Ang iba kumukuha ng lakas sa pakikiramay ng iba. Tulad mo, ako rin umiiwas kapag nalulungkot. Kahit hindi naman ako broken hearted, nakarelate ako kasi ako'y malungkutin. Salamat sa kanta.

Sa totoo lang, ito ang unang kantang narinig ko mula sa inyo. Nakikinig lang ako ng Spotify last April at nakita ko ng release ng mga bagong kanta nyo. Pagkarinig ko pa lang, sabi ko "ang galing naman ne'to." Hinalungkat ko lahat ng kanta nyo at naaliw ako sa lahat. Sana sumulat ka rin ng mga kantang Tagalog. Maghihintay po ako kahit ilang taon basta i-release mo po. Aabangan ko po ang paglabas ng mga kanta nyo.

Peace. ✌

molly

6y↑4

This is such a nice song even if its sad. Reese is the dodie clark of the philippines i'm just sayin!! Ur the best reese!! I love ur songs and its nice to hear it :)) makes me feel relaxed!! Thanks reese for the best songs everr ❤️❤️

Freud's Third cousin

4y↑3

i listen to this song whenever i feel like letting out a cry and it works every time :')

Chandria ;

5y↑3

I've been feeling blue for a few days now and kinda escaped my reality for a while then found out that I like this song.

Thank you bringing wonderful music in this crazy world, ate Reese.

Virgil Agape28

6y↑5

Reese you never fail to impress us. Yet another gorgeous video. love from a new fan.

Virgil Agape28

it's even more rewarding to see that people from my school are included in the video - nothing but love the queen Reese

Saez moises

mahal na mahal kita reese!! thank you for this kahit barako ako nanghihina ako sa masterpiece mo na'to! 💖

Kimpoy Soliman

5y↑1

I dunno why this artist is so damn underrated? You guys should praise and stan this girl she's so amazing and talented. Her songs are not just song. There's always something in it that makes you listen to it repeatedly. I love you Reese more power to you bb girl 😘❤️💕

John Christopher Isabedra

6y↑3

The 2nd and 3rd voice of "steady love" at the end of the song is everything. Thank you Ate Reese for sharing not just your happy moments but even how you deal with sadness :) You da real MVP!

Aurora Borealis

6y↑2

Your song is like a blanket. It comforts me. <3

Wennie Rose Valdez

4y↑2

Still my favorite song. 🎶❤️

igna

6y↑1

The first time i heard this, i knew it’s going to be a favorite. I love you, Reese!! 💗 Fly high 💗

Drose Adona

I really like your vibe, Reese! 💛 🎑

IRVIN

5y↑2

this song helps me calm myself after having a long tiring week.

Karen Cipre

6y↑2

This is the theme song of my life right now.

Ram Abiar

4y↑2

Been lookin' for this kind of genre in ph for a long time... finally found it. Thank u for this beautiful music ❤️

Zhaila Granado

6y↑3

tired all the temporary people i keep on welcoming into my life “all my life has been about waiting for people to go”

So much feels for this song 💖💖 thank you reese!

Mariez Larroza

Goosebumps. The harmony was so nostalgic ❤

Kristine Joy Bandojo

I find solace in all your songs. They are all too beautifully written and sung. Thank you. <3

Iam

Thank you @Reese, my heart loves this piece of your art. 😘🎵🎶❤️

putchiethug

6y↑2

During the time you just post previews of this MV in Instagram, For the Fickle is already playing in my head without mentioning the title of it. Great fan of you Reese! Hope that i met you here in Japan.

Noel Crisostomo

Hi Reese, kinda irritated at myself that I only discovered this song just now but THANK YOU FOR THIS SONG!

Kaye de Castro

My feels for the past eleven weeks and counting, all in a song. ❤ Thank you for this beautiful and poignant song, Reese!

nikko pardua

6y↑1

Thank you for the song Reese, create more, we will support you till the end :)

Information Broker

5y↑4

I'm hearing this song three years late. But just in time when I needed this the most. 🙃

Limuel Magpantay

I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH!!!! THANK YOU, REESE FOR SUCH A WONDERFUL SONG!!!

Ian Francisco

6y↑5

I want to spend time with myself Reese huhuhu grabe yung feels. Love this music video kudos!!!

Reese Lansangan

Aww thanks for the support Ian, happy you liked it!!!

Massimo Modesti

I love your songs ☺️ greetings from Italy!

Paula Mariz Ferrer

6y↑1

so talented and earthy. Keep making music, please. love the video as well

Louie Paton-og

6y↑21

I immediately thought of For the Fickle when I saw the teaser pictures on Twitter because, I don't know, that single picture just seems to radiate so much gloominess and also comfort. The type of feelings that For the Fickle gives me. ♥ This video made me cry just like how the song did back then. It also feels nostalgic and uggh, so many feelings I can't really put into words. All I know is I love you, Ate Reese and thank you for bringing out your craft for the world to see. You don't know how much you've helped me for the past months. ♥

Light Yagami

I'm so inlove with your voice. You sing from the heart. Feel na feel ko yung mga kanta mo. I love you Reese!

Sheks Pear

i'm so glad that i discover this song and this artist. i love how it gave me this kind of vibe. ily reese

Melissa Cantos

4y↑4

Reese, you're like a warm cup of coffee I wanna sip every morning. P.S I am not much into coffee.

Janina Un Ananas

I never felt this way about a song before. thank you ms. Reese your music is my food.

Kent Fran

reese, thankyou this song is therapeutic in this time of pandemic please continue! you inspired me to become a better musician

this is why i want to listen to music like this at 12 am mas naaappreciate ko opm

Aries

This song is one of my faves!! Inspires me to write my own songs as well. ❤️

Jhelo

And thank you again, ate Reese for this really good music you've made. lovelots <3

boredo

Aesthetics !!! Keep up, Reese!!

Cath

I love this music video (and this song) with all my being. It sort of puts me into a reassurance that there are ways to cope with situations that may seem impossible to cope with. 💕

frootloooops

Love all of your songs reese! 😭❤

Janine del Rosario

6y↑1

EASILY MY FAVORITE SONG AND MUSIC VIDEO OF 2017. This is exactly how I deal with sadness, and this is so relatable. Thank you for this beautiful song and music video.

mikko garduña

3y↑1

huli kong pinakinggan ang kantang to, nasa seminaryo pa ako. ngayon, nakatulala na lang ako sa bintana ng kwarto ko habang pinapakinggan itong song na to, sa pinaka-masayang malungkot na paraan... thank u reese! i love u

Firo chan

Thank you Resse for making my holiday happy :) it really warms my heart when you make songs like this, just love that voice of yours.

Ephe Clerigo

5y↑1

it's 2019, and i'm still loving it omg <3

rin milcast

love the vibes😍

soobunnie berry

I've shared too many sleepless nights of ugly crying with this song.

It's 2020, and it's just kinda nice to look back & finally tell myself that I'm okay now.

luv u, ate reesey. thank you for this song.

Echo Wolfee

Wow just wow, song feels like it would be the anthem of introverts. Another hair raising masterpiece really gave me goosebumps from the eargasm

De Monaliza

5y↑3

Abby Diaries

MY FAVORITE SONG FROM THIS EP HUHUHUHUHUHU I LOVE YOU REESEEEEE!! I hope I hear you sing live again soon 😭❤️

Krishelle Mae Mordeno

Ilang ulit ko na to pinakikinggan sa Spotify. Finallyyyy may music video na. I really love your music, Reese. 😍

wikihowtovlog

i heard this sa radio and ang ganda niyaa 😌💛

Coleen Oliva

6y↑18

I cried hearing this song for the first time, i still cried watching the music video especially when you get to the line "I made a list of things I love, just in case you go. All my life has been about, waiting for people to go."

Ara Quinn

oh my, i was just listening to your songs on spotify!! imagine my surprise seeing an actual MV of this song! ack! i love all your songs so much!! they're so calming and meaningful! please don't stop writing down your feelings and sharing your songs!

Frejae

You bring out my vibe.💚

Gab D

This is my most played song in spotify.And this is the first song of yours na narinig ko and naging favorite ko and everytime i play this it still hits me right in the feeeels <3 Thank you Therese for this

Space Shit

I love everything about you Reese! ❤️

Angelika Caguioa

All I want is steady love.Finally a music video to one of my fave songs on the EP! 💜

Mari Greys

I love this song. Thank you! This is exactly how I am feeling right now and for the past weeks. Now I know, there's so much people out there who knew what I have been feeling right now 😘

ezra dacoliat

A masterpiece. May 2018 be also your year and more successful album to come ate Reese!

Elogene Karl Gallos

Your music has so much meaning, so much life. I swear, 6 mins ain't enough for this song, I wish it was longer!

dalphaengi

This is just so beautiful, I'm falling in love with this song and your voice, too. I am your new fan now! ❤

erraine deleon

That steady love that soothes your inner anxieties in life. Love you Ms. Reese for another wonderful song

Gerald Oliva

finally! a mv for my fav reese lansangan song. im sleeping with a smile on my face tonight ❤ salamat sa musika reese!

빌고하이디

Love the song and the music video! My current favorite. 💖

Angelli Mañalac

What a way to wake up in the morning and hearing this. This is great, reese! I love you 💕

Sarah Buyco

Beautiful music, beautiful video. :) This song is my personal favorite from your latest album. Thank you so much, Reese!

Just James

That was amazing, goosebumps ♥️

Anton De Leon

Couldnt ask for more from such a cool artist!!!👏👏👏👏

jeidee

This comepletely describes what I'm feeling this past few days. Thank you for making a beautiful music video for this song and also for creating this wonderful music.

Nedster Eusebio

Another amazing music video from an amazing singer!!!

xa

My love is steady for you, Reese. Thank you for this. <3

The Bonifranks

Hello ate Reese, Thank you for your music :)

kent santiago

Thank you, Reese. For everything!! ♥ ♥

Anne Nicole Abisamis

This song touches my soul💕
Thank you for this wonderful song Reese💕

Sharmaine O.

I love you, Reese!!
I just... ugh no words
💛💛💛

Jana Terre

I LOVE THIS SOOO MUCH!!💓

Charl

I love you so muchhhh, Reese. Your music is such a pleasure to hear. I hope you continue making more music in the future. You’re amazing!!!

Keniichiro

This might just be the highlight of my 2017. Hope y'all find steady love in 2018!! ❤️

Cheska Acance

well thank you for putting my feelings in a song. beautifully done :)

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