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.
Trophy Boy
Reese Lansangan Lyrics
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Your black frames make you so endearing
If you want the truth, I just really really want
To stare at you while I pretend to like the boy beside you
But then I know you're with this pretty girl
You're single but unavailable
So I have to shut my mouth and be discreet
To eat some cupcakes with you after class
I'd ask you but I'd hate to seem so awfully fast
And you're on the phone again
Calling up your very very special friend
Who'll never be me
Boy, I think we'd look good together
I'd share you my umbrella in the stormy weather
We'll march inside the classroom causing quite a stir
How could an ugly girl get such a handsome man beside her?
Be my trophy boy, while we have an affair
Go frolic with your girl at night, I'm ready to share
I shouldn't care so much, because all I could do
Is wait for another trophy boy who's so much cuter than you
I wish that I could rest my chin upon your manly shoulders
Tell you all about my day and bug you over and over
But I know you're with this really pretty girl
'Cause you're so single but so unavailable
Oh you look so good when you're writing things down
Imagine all the things we'd do if we could shake up this town
Together, on the phone again
Calling up your very very special friend
Who'll never ever be me
Boy, I think we'd look good together
I'd share you my umbrella in the stormy weather
We'll march inside the classroom causing quite a stir
How could an ugly girl get such a handsome man beside her?
Be my trophy boy, while we have an affair
Go frolic with your girl at night, I'm ready to share
I shouldn't care so much, because all I could do
Is wait for another trophy boy who's so much cuter than you
Oh I'll never get to say hello
Because a girl isn't supposed to show
Just how much she thinks about a boy
Who doesn't even know
She's sitting in the back row
Watching
And as psycho as this seems to be
I'm not asking for too much, please agree
I just want to be friends with you
Go down the stairs with you
I'm perfectly content with small talk
Oh boy, I think we'd look good together
I'd share you my umbrella in the stormy weather
We'll march inside the classroom causing quite a stir
How could an ugly girl get such a handsome man beside her?
Be my trophy boy, while we have an affair
Go frolic with your girl at night, I'm ready to share
I shouldn't care so much, because all I could do
Is wait for another trophy boy who's so much cuter than you
The song "Trophy Boy" by Reese Lansangan features a narrative about an individual who has an obsessive crush on an unattainable object of their affection. The song's protagonist fixates on a young man to whom she is attracted but cannot seem to break through his emotional unavailability. Throughout the song, she watches the young man as he interacts with other women, including a pretty girl with whom he seems to be in a relationship. She imagines what it would be like to date him and share both meaningful and mundane moments with him. However, her self-deprecating thoughts lead her to believe he is out of her league, leading her to believe she is not good enough for him. Ultimately, she recognizes the impossibility of her dream and acknowledges that she will have to settle for someone else.
The song speaks to the universal experience of attraction and rejection. By creating a narrative from a feminine perspective, the song offers a nuanced and raw perspective on the dynamics of unreciprocated desire. The lyrics are poignant and heartfelt, exploring complex emotions in a vulnerable and honest way. The song's narrative also highlights the disparities that exist between individuals and their romantic interests. The singer cannot have the person they want, and must learn to either accept that reality or move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I fidget in my seat when you begin appearing
When I see you, I feel nervous and can't sit still
Your black frames make you so endearing
Your glasses make you attractive to me
If you want the truth, I just really really want
Honestly, I just want to look at you
To stare at you while I pretend to like the boy beside you
I want to look at you while pretending to be interested in the boy next to you
But then I know you're with this pretty girl
I realize that you're with someone else
You're single but unavailable
You're technically single but not available to me
So I have to shut my mouth and be discreet
I need to keep quiet and not let my feelings show
But I still think you're neat, and sweet
I still find you charming
To eat some cupcakes with you after class
I want to share cupcakes with you after class
I'd ask you but I'd hate to seem so awfully fast
I'm hesitant to ask you because I don't want to seem too eager
And you're on the phone again
You're on the phone once again
Calling up your very very special friend
You're calling your very special friend
Who'll never be me
Who I know I can never be
Boy, I think we'd look good together
I think we would make a good couple
I'd share you my umbrella in the stormy weather
I would protect you from the rain with my umbrella
We'll march inside the classroom causing quite a stir
We'll enter the classroom together and attract attention
How could an ugly girl get such a handsome man beside her?
Why would someone as attractive as you want to be with someone like me?
Be my trophy boy, while we have an affair
Be my prize and have a relationship with me, even if it's temporary
Go frolic with your girl at night, I'm ready to share
You can spend time with your girlfriend at night and I'm willing to share you
I shouldn't care so much, because all I could do
I know I shouldn't be so concerned because there's nothing I can do
Is wait for another trophy boy who's so much cuter than you
All I can do is wait for someone who's more attractive than you
I wish that I could rest my chin upon your manly shoulders
I want to lean on your strong shoulders
Tell you all about my day and bug you over and over
I want to talk to you about my day and bother you repeatedly
'Cause you're so single but so unavailable
Even though you're technically single, I know I can't have you
Oh you look so good when you're writing things down
You look attractive when you're writing
Imagine all the things we'd do if we could shake up this town
I imagine what we could do together to make things exciting
Oh boy, I think we'd look good together
I really believe we would look great together
Oh I'll never get to say hello
I will never get the chance to say hello to you
Because a girl isn't supposed to show
Society expects me to hide my feelings as a girl
Just how much she thinks about a boy
Just how much she thinks about a boy she likes
Who doesn't even know
Who isn't even aware of her existence
She's sitting in the back row
She's sitting at the back of the class
Watching
Observing him from afar
And as psycho as this seems to be
As crazy and irrational as it may sound
I'm not asking for too much, please agree
I don't want too much, please understand
I just want to be friends with you
I just want to be your friend
Go down the stairs with you
Leave the building together with you
I'm perfectly content with small talk
I'm happy with just casual conversation
I shouldn't care so much, because all I could do
I know I shouldn't be so concerned because there's nothing I can do
Is wait for another trophy boy who's so much cuter than you
All I can do is wait for someone who's more attractive than you
Contributed by Zachary H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
trisha delfin ♡
I fidget in my seat when you begin appearing
Your black frames make you so endearing
If you want the truth, I just really really want
To stare at you while I pretend to like the boy beside you
But then I know you're with this pretty girl
You're single but unavailable
So I have to shut my mouth and be discreet
But I still think you're neat, and sweet
To eat some cupcakes with you after class
I'd ask you but I'd hate to seem so awfully fast
And you're on the phone again
Calling up your very very special friend
Who'll never be me
Boy, I think we'd look good together
I'd share you my umbrella in the stormy weather
We'll march inside the classroom causing quite a stir
How could an ugly girl get such a handsome man beside her?
Be my trophy boy, while we have an affair
Go frolic with your girl at night, I'm ready to share
I shouldn't care so much, because all I could do
Is wait for another trophy boy who's so much cuter than you
I wish that I could rest my chin upon your manly shoulders
Tell you all about my day and bug you over and over
But I know you're with this really pretty girl
'Cause you're so single but so unavailable
Oh you look so good when you're writing things down
Imagine all the things we'd do if we could shake up this town
Together, on the phone again
Calling up your very very special friend
Who'll never ever be me
Boy, I think we'd look good together
I'd share you my umbrella in the stormy weather
We'll march inside the classroom causing quite a stir
How could an ugly girl get such a handsome man beside her?
Be my trophy boy, while we have an affair
Go frolic with your girl at night, I'm ready to share
I shouldn't care so much, because all I could do
Is wait for another trophy boy who's so much cuter than you
Oh I'll never get to say hello
Because a girl isn't supposed to show
Just how much she thinks about a boy
Who doesn't even know
She's sitting in the back row
Watching
And as psycho as this seems to be
I'm not asking for too much, please agree
I just want to be friends with you
Go down the stairs with you
I'm perfectly content with small talk
Oh boy, I think we'd look good together
I'd share you my umbrella in the stormy weather
We'll march inside the classroom causing quite a stir
How could an ugly girl get such a handsome man beside her?
Be my trophy boy, while we have an affair
Go frolic with your girl at night, I'm ready to share
I shouldn't care so much, because all I could do
Is wait for another trophy boy who's so much cuter than youI fidget in my seat when you begin appearing
Your black frames make you so endearing
If you want the truth, I just really really want
To stare at you while I pretend to like the boy beside you
But then I know you're with this pretty girl
You're single but unavailable
So I have to shut my mouth and be discreet
But I still think you're neat, and sweet
To eat some cupcakes with you after class
I'd ask you but I'd hate to seem so awfully fast
And you're on the phone again
Calling up your very very special friend
Who'll never be me
Boy, I think we'd look good together
I'd share you my umbrella in the stormy weather
We'll march inside the classroom causing quite a stir
How could an ugly girl get such a handsome man beside her?
Be my trophy boy, while we have an affair
Go frolic with your girl at night, I'm ready to share
I shouldn't care so much, because all I could do
Is wait for another trophy boy who's so much cuter than you
I wish that I could rest my chin upon your manly shoulders
Tell you all about my day and bug you over and over
But I know you're with this really pretty girl
'Cause you're so single but so unavailable
Oh you look so good when you're writing things down
Imagine all the things we'd do if we could shake up this town
Together, on the phone again
Calling up your very very special friend
Who'll never ever be me
Boy, I think we'd look good together
I'd share you my umbrella in the stormy weather
We'll march inside the classroom causing quite a stir
How could an ugly girl get such a handsome man beside her?
Be my trophy boy, while we have an affair
Go frolic with your girl at night, I'm ready to share
I shouldn't care so much, because all I could do
Is wait for another trophy boy who's so much cuter than you
Oh I'll never get to say hello
Because a girl isn't supposed to show
Just how much she thinks about a boy
Who doesn't even know
She's sitting in the back row
Watching
And as psycho as this seems to be
I'm not asking for too much, please agree
I just want to be friends with you
Go down the stairs with you
I'm perfectly content with small talk
Oh boy, I think we'd look good together
I'd share you my umbrella in the stormy weather
We'll march inside the classroom causing quite a stir
How could an ugly girl get such a handsome man beside her?
Be my trophy boy, while we have an affair
Go frolic with your girl at night, I'm ready to share
I shouldn't care so much, because all I could do
Is wait for another trophy boy who's so much cuter than you
Vianca Kez
I fidget in my seat when you begin appearing
Your black frames make you so endearing
If you want the truth, I just really really want to stare at you
While I pretend to like the boy beside you
But then I know you're with this pretty girl
You're single but unavailable
So I have to shut my mouth and be discreet
But I still think you're neat, and sweet
To eat some cupcakes with you after class
I'd ask you but I'd hate to seem so awfully fast
And you're on the phone again
Calling up your very very special friend
Who'll never be me
Boy, I think we'd look good together
I'd share you my umbrella in the stormy weather
We'll march inside the classroom causing quite a stir
How could an ugly girl get such a handsome man beside her?
Be my trophy boy, while you have an affair
Go frolic with your girl at night, I'm ready to share
I shouldn't care so much, because all I could do
Wait for another trophy boy who's so much cuter than you
I wish that I could rest my chin upon your manly shoulders
Tell you all about my day and bug you over and over
But I know you're with this really pretty girl
Cause you're so single but so unavailable
Oh you look so good when you're writing things down
Imagine all the things we'd do if we could shake up this town
Together, on the phone again
Calling up your very very special friend
Who'll never ever be me
Boy, I think we'd look good together
I'd share you my umbrella in the stormy weather
We'll march inside the classroom causing quite a stir
How could an ugly girl get such a handsome man beside her
Be my trophy boy, while you have an affair
Go frolic with your girl at night, I'm ready to share
I shouldn't care so much, because all I could do
Wait for another trophy boy who's so much cuter than you
Oh I'll never get to say hello
Because a girl isn't supposed to show
Just how much she thinks about a boy
Who doesn't even know she's sitting in the back row watching
And as psycho as this seems to be
I'm not asking for too much, please agree
I just want to be friends with you
Go down the stairs with you
I'm perfectly content with small talk
Oh boy, I think we'd look good together
I'd share you my umbrella in the stormy weather
We'll march inside the classroom causing quite a stir
How could an ugly girl get such a handsome man beside her
Be my trophy boy, while you have an affair
Go frolic with your girl at night, I'm ready to share
I shouldn't care so much, because all I could do
Wait for another trophy boy who's so much cuter than you
Jeremy Gallardo
This music video is a masterpiece.
Ivy Reyes
She's using her father's guitar. <tears of joy>
the reader
wow this is so good it's unbelievable!!!
ngite
nice song! you're so talented! keep sharing your talent and hope to hear more of your songs.. hehe! :)
random pringle
5 years later this was on my recommended list. love you reese <3
Rose Cai
Excellent song!!!
ThePoisonedXX
when you sing, i feel like i'm in heaven!
CandySky Studio
WHAT IS PERFEEEEECTTTT <3 so so proud of you peasy!<3 Love from Khun and Minho! :)))) (your loyal boys forever and ever haha)
chas v.b
stalking ate reese for almost a month now and i am here, u r my inspiration right now ate ♥♥♥♥
trisha delfin ♡
I fidget in my seat when you begin appearing
Your black frames make you so endearing
If you want the truth, I just really really want
To stare at you while I pretend to like the boy beside you
But then I know you're with this pretty girl
You're single but unavailable
So I have to shut my mouth and be discreet
But I still think you're neat, and sweet
To eat some cupcakes with you after class
I'd ask you but I'd hate to seem so awfully fast
And you're on the phone again
Calling up your very very special friend
Who'll never be me
Boy, I think we'd look good together
I'd share you my umbrella in the stormy weather
We'll march inside the classroom causing quite a stir
How could an ugly girl get such a handsome man beside her?
Be my trophy boy, while we have an affair
Go frolic with your girl at night, I'm ready to share
I shouldn't care so much, because all I could do
Is wait for another trophy boy who's so much cuter than you
I wish that I could rest my chin upon your manly shoulders
Tell you all about my day and bug you over and over
But I know you're with this really pretty girl
'Cause you're so single but so unavailable
Oh you look so good when you're writing things down
Imagine all the things we'd do if we could shake up this town
Together, on the phone again
Calling up your very very special friend
Who'll never ever be me
Boy, I think we'd look good together
I'd share you my umbrella in the stormy weather
We'll march inside the classroom causing quite a stir
How could an ugly girl get such a handsome man beside her?
Be my trophy boy, while we have an affair
Go frolic with your girl at night, I'm ready to share
I shouldn't care so much, because all I could do
Is wait for another trophy boy who's so much cuter than you
Oh I'll never get to say hello
Because a girl isn't supposed to show
Just how much she thinks about a boy
Who doesn't even know
She's sitting in the back row
Watching
And as psycho as this seems to be
I'm not asking for too much, please agree
I just want to be friends with you
Go down the stairs with you
I'm perfectly content with small talk
Oh boy, I think we'd look good together
I'd share you my umbrella in the stormy weather
We'll march inside the classroom causing quite a stir
How could an ugly girl get such a handsome man beside her?
Be my trophy boy, while we have an affair
Go frolic with your girl at night, I'm ready to share
I shouldn't care so much, because all I could do
Is wait for another trophy boy who's so much cuter than youI fidget in my seat when you begin appearing
Your black frames make you so endearing
If you want the truth, I just really really want
To stare at you while I pretend to like the boy beside you
But then I know you're with this pretty girl
You're single but unavailable
So I have to shut my mouth and be discreet
But I still think you're neat, and sweet
To eat some cupcakes with you after class
I'd ask you but I'd hate to seem so awfully fast
And you're on the phone again
Calling up your very very special friend
Who'll never be me
Boy, I think we'd look good together
I'd share you my umbrella in the stormy weather
We'll march inside the classroom causing quite a stir
How could an ugly girl get such a handsome man beside her?
Be my trophy boy, while we have an affair
Go frolic with your girl at night, I'm ready to share
I shouldn't care so much, because all I could do
Is wait for another trophy boy who's so much cuter than you
I wish that I could rest my chin upon your manly shoulders
Tell you all about my day and bug you over and over
But I know you're with this really pretty girl
'Cause you're so single but so unavailable
Oh you look so good when you're writing things down
Imagine all the things we'd do if we could shake up this town
Together, on the phone again
Calling up your very very special friend
Who'll never ever be me
Boy, I think we'd look good together
I'd share you my umbrella in the stormy weather
We'll march inside the classroom causing quite a stir
How could an ugly girl get such a handsome man beside her?
Be my trophy boy, while we have an affair
Go frolic with your girl at night, I'm ready to share
I shouldn't care so much, because all I could do
Is wait for another trophy boy who's so much cuter than you
Oh I'll never get to say hello
Because a girl isn't supposed to show
Just how much she thinks about a boy
Who doesn't even know
She's sitting in the back row
Watching
And as psycho as this seems to be
I'm not asking for too much, please agree
I just want to be friends with you
Go down the stairs with you
I'm perfectly content with small talk
Oh boy, I think we'd look good together
I'd share you my umbrella in the stormy weather
We'll march inside the classroom causing quite a stir
How could an ugly girl get such a handsome man beside her?
Be my trophy boy, while we have an affair
Go frolic with your girl at night, I'm ready to share
I shouldn't care so much, because all I could do
Is wait for another trophy boy who's so much cuter than you