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.
The Chase
Reese Lansangan Lyrics
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All about this boy
Oh, he loved me so
But I didn't know what love was
I am old enough to live alone
Figure life out on my own
But I still don't know what love is
I shut the door too many times
Must've ignored all the signs
That might have led me somebody good
Who'll treat me like they should
I guess I'll never know
But all this time I'm chasing the wrong kind
I've been blinded
When I saw the danger in his eyes, I can't explain myself
All this time I'm chasing the wrong kind
I've been blinded
When I saw the danger in his eyes
It gets me every time
Tell you all about this boy I knew
Yeah, I was all about that boy
But he played me like a toy
Oh, he didn't know what love was
I should be smart enough to weed out
The good from all the bad, no doubt
But I still don't know what love is all about
Somebody tell me what's wrong with my mind
I shut the door too many times
Must've ignored all the signs
That might have led me somebody good
Who'll treat me like they should
I guess I'll never know
But all this time I'm chasing the wrong kind
I've been blinded
When I saw the danger in his eyes, I can't explain myself
All this time I'm chasing the wrong kind
I've been blinded
When I saw the danger in his eyes
It gets me every time
Somebody tell me what's wrong with me lately
I've been thinking
And I still don't know
But I'll be ready for it
Somebody tell me what's wrong with me lately
I've been thinking
And I still don't know
But I'll be ready for it
Somebody tell me what's wrong with me lately
I've been thinking
And I still don't know
But I'll be ready for it
Somebody tell me what's wrong with me lately
I've been thinking
And I still don't know
Let me tell you all about
All about this boy
Oh, he loved me so
But I didn't know what love was
I am old enough to live alone
Figure life out on my own
But I still don't know what love is
The song "The Chase" by Reese Lansangan is a modern take on the classic theme of chasing love. Through her lyrics, Lansangan describes her experiences with a boy who loved her, but she didn't know what love was. The song is structured in a way where it is clear that she has moved on from her past love, but she still has questions about it. Her lyrics describe a self-discovery journey where she's trying to understand what went wrong and why she repeated the same patterns with different people.
The first verse sets the stage and introduces the central theme of the song. The persona talks about a boy who loved her, but she didn't understand what love was. She then questions her ability to live independently, as she still doesn't know what love is. The second verse talks about the same boy who played her like a toy, making it clear that the relationship was toxic. The persona then questions why she couldn't weed out the good from the bad, indicating her lack of understanding of relationships.
The chorus is the pivotal point of the song as it states that she has been chasing the wrong kind all this time. The persona was blinded by the danger in his eyes and couldn't explain herself. The chorus is repeated twice, indicating the severity of the problem. Finally, in the last verse, she still questions what's wrong with her and seeks answers from somebody. The song ends on a hopeful note as she says she will be ready for it.
Overall, "The Chase" is a beautifully written song that captures the emotional turmoil of chasing love. The lyrics resonate with anyone who has ever been in a toxic relationship and struggled with self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you all about
The singer is introducing the topic of the song.
All about this boy
The singer is talking about a boy that she was involved with.
Oh, he loved me so
The boy had strong feelings for the singer.
But I didn't know what love was
The singer was unsure about her own feelings and understanding of love.
I am old enough to live alone
The singer is independent and capable of taking care of herself.
Figure life out on my own
The singer is determined to navigate life without the help of others.
But I still don't know what love is
Despite her independence, the singer still struggles with understanding love.
So somebody tell me what's wrong with my mind
The singer is seeking guidance to understand her own thoughts and emotions.
I shut the door too many times
The singer has closed herself off to opportunities and possibilities.
Must've ignored all the signs
The singer has missed warning signs or red flags.
That might have led me somebody good
The singer has previously missed out on opportunities to be with someone who could treat her well.
Who'll treat me like they should
The singer desires a partner who will treat her with respect and love.
I guess I'll never know
The singer regrets missed opportunities for love.
But all this time I'm chasing the wrong kind
The singer realizes that she has been pursuing the wrong type of person.
I've been blinded
The singer has been unable to see the truth about the person she is pursuing.
When I saw the danger in his eyes, I can't explain myself
The singer noticed warning signs but still could not resist the person she was pursuing.
It gets me every time
The singer consistently falls for the wrong type of person and repeats her mistakes.
Tell you all about this boy I knew
The singer is recounting the experiences she had with the boy she was involved with.
Yeah, I was all about that boy
The singer was deeply invested in the relationship with the boy.
But he played me like a toy
The boy took advantage of the singer's feelings and used her.
I should be smart enough to weed out
The singer believes that she should be able to identify the good from the bad.
The good from all the bad, no doubt
The singer is confident that she can identify the positive qualities in a person.
Somebody tell me what's wrong with me lately
The singer is still seeking advice and guidance about her thoughts and emotions.
I've been thinking
The singer has been reflecting on her experiences and desires.
But I'll be ready for it
The singer is hopeful and preparing for a future where she can find and understand love.
Writer(s): Reese Lansangan
Contributed by Leo T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
Let me tell you all about
All about this boy
Oh, he loved me so
But I didn't know what love was
I am old enough to live alone
Figure life out on my own
But I still don't know what love is
So somebody tell me what's wrong with my mind
I shut the door too many times
Must've ignored all the signs
They might have led me somebody good
Who'll treat me like they should
I guess I'll never know
But all this time I'm chasing
The wrong kind
I've been blinded
When I saw the danger in his eyes, I can't explain myself
All this time I've been chasing the wrong kind
I've been blinded
When I saw the danger in his eyes
It gets me every time
Tell you all about this boy I knew
Yeah, I was all about that boy
But he played me like a toy
Oh, he didn't know what love was
I should be smart enough to eat out
The good from all the bad now
But I still don't know what love is all about
Somebody tell me what's wrong with my mind
I shut the door too many times
Must've ignored all the signs
They might have led me somebody good
Who'll treat me like they should
I guess I'll never know
But all this time I'm chasing the wrong kind
I've been blinded
When I saw the danger in his eyes
I can't explain myself
All this time I'm chasing the wrong kind
I've been blinded
When I saw the danger in his eyes
It gets me every time
Somebody tell me what's wrong with me lately
I've been thinking
And I still don't know
But I'll be ready for it
Somebody tell me what's wrong with me lately
I've been thinking
And I still don't know
But I'll be ready for it
Somebody tell me what's wrong with me lately
I've been thinking
And I still don't know
But I'll be ready for it
Somebody tell me what's wrong with me lately
I've been thinking
And I still don't know
Let me tell you all about
All about this boy
Oh, he loved me so
But I didn't know what love was
I am old enough to live alone
To figure life out on my own
But I still don't know what love is
@xmugiwara528
This inspired me to go for a run. Reese Runsangan.
@dannapuato
WAY TOO WITTY HAHAHAHAHAHA
@dannapuato
You can now run and go, Daniel.
@jmiorara7192
Haha lavet Dan!
@stephaniesalaysay833
Nice ka! Hahahaha
@DominicDosdos
HAHAHAHAHA Nice ka Dan! #ReeseRunsangan
@skiplings
The video reminded me of IU & Wes Anderson’s style because of the unique and adjacent cinematography and vibrant color palette. Visually-pleasing yet relaxing at the same time.
@matthewalecbautista6178
Bbibbi vibes, right? I love it.
@skiplings
Matthew Alec Bautista exactly! It’s like a fusion of BBIBBI and all WA Films combined.
@fiyaar994
She actually mentioned that in the description box :))