Do you have any questions for me about this song THE ENCYCLOPEDIA SALESMAN? I'm answering the interesting ones in a future video, so please comment your qs down below!
How did you come up with this song? I know you started initially writing this on 2018 but how is the idea born? Was there really an encyclopedia salesman that came knocking on your door when you were younger or was this idea born due to your love for books?
This song is so precious for me because it reminded me of this childhood memory. My aunt used to have this Encyclopedia collection, I always admired them from the glass cabinet, we were told not to just casually pick the books maybe because they are expensive, she said that she bought it from this man because he looked so desperate and exhausted from all the door-to-door salestalk, though my cousin told me that my aunt was actually tricked into buying the collection, she said that there's no need to buy them because internet already existed that time 🤭 So yes, I learned the types of clouds from the encyclopedia. Thank you Ate Reese, I feel like you were singing in my perspective
I'm sure Sung Dong-Il aka Deoksun's father in Reply 1988 would probably buy that Encyclopedia from A-Z from the salesman knowing he's knocking all over cities under heat of the sun from 9-5 😭😭😭😭 Saddest song of the album huhu
"He promised me tomorrow..." I remember that moment... i was in g6 that was 2010, we can't afford to have internet that time... but my mom manages to buy me An encyclopedia set for my birthday.... I remember myself infront of my encyclopedia set trying to find the right letter to what topic my assignment is about... and I'm proud to say that I always get a perfect score... I even got a high rating from my teacher for my presentation thanks to my encyclopedia set... i still have them and even if their not updated I still display them in my cabinet...
I am not a big fan of fantasy, fiction, romance books and the likes, but one thing is for sure, I grew up loving the encyclopedia. My grandmother has a set from A-Z on her bookshelf and the curious little me was astounded by the fancy looking hardbound books with the titles pressed in gold color. Indeed, through reading those, I was shown the world -- from animals, to countries, to flowers, and other wonders of the world I wasn't initially interested in -- my view has begun to expand. Listening to this song aches my heart because, aside from encyclopedias, there are a lot of things that helped me a lot that are being sold by humble people on the streets. "He promised me tomorrow but I can't do the same for him."
I can totally relate to this. I remember being a kid, reading our hardbound How Things Work book bought from a door to door salesman. It definitely sparked a love for knowing the intricacies of ... ... everything anything. Thank you for reminding me of all those good memories. I'm grateful to have wonderful things to look back to.
This is one of the reasons why I think you are such an amazing musician and lyricist. You take a seemingly simple story and give it so much color and depth.
For me, it's about the hardwork of a salesman that keeps on trying so he can support his family. While the other side of it is all about a daughter or a son seeing his fathers hardwork. Who wants to help but not capable of doing it because they are still young. This song deserves an award.
I remember back then, my mom would always buy tons of dictionary from volumes 1 to 10 and there's this man who keeps knocking on our door. Under the heat carrying heavy loads of books. I salute them! ♥️♥️♥️
hello! yes my father used to read me those books. i still have it piled up on my cabinet. missing those days too, when we were young,innocent, and carefree.
my mom got us these really thick encylopedia books that comes in each letter of the alphabet when me & siblings were younger, along with a couple of “i wonder why” books. i dont think we had internet at the time, so watching cartoon network all day, & reading those books were our only source of entertainment (aside also ofcourse the constant fighting & brawling that comes with having siblings). i really miss those days. & i guess i also miss the dying jobs brought about by the technological advancements like the photographers in our town plaza wherein you have to wait for like a week before u get to see the actual image they took during school activities like Nutrition Month & such.
The whole song reminds me of Sky sailing "Brielle". The story telling is so good. I never met this guy but the nostalgia this brings feels like i'm remembering a memory i have long forgotten.
I think Ms. Reese is perfect to have a duet or collaboration with Mr. Ed Sheeran. Who else agrees with me? I just remembered the songs of divide album of Ed Sheeran with this song.
this song makes me remember that time in 2011-2012 when we went to a different city far from where we live. my mom’s workmate had a call with her daughter, her daughter was crying it’s because she had a little kid fight with this brother and her mom to make her shush told her that she will bring her an encyclopedia. years later she gave that to me. i dunno it may not be a very special memory but together with it i can remember that time when my father reads me i wonder why books. i treasure those memories knowing that i could never bring back time.
This reminds me of when I was younger when a salesman would offer encyclopedia promos door to door. Encyclopedia backnthen was golden. And I would.say thoae who have it were well-off in my perspective. 😊😊
this song is so masterful, and it hurts. i cried. the double meaning of lyrics, the overall message, the tune and the story you showed. it's so real and it's so beautiful. what a truly underrated gem :(
i remember people knocking on our doors just to sell books and goods and i was so always excited to buy those but of course, my family had a limited budget so we cant really buy those things from them. but it really felt good talking to them and listening to their stories why they are selling those. so precious. so beautiful.
Paminsan minsan naluluha ako sa kantang to 😭 Ang cool na yung taong nagsulat ng album bilang dedication/thank you sa internet ay self aware din sa mga naiiwan sa society dahil dito or sa technological advancement in general
This song triggered some good and sad memories, we used to buy books not on bookstore but from book salesman and in lay away term as books are expensive but we know that internet happened and some of them are now lost in circulation. Thank you Reese for you music, I felt like you are writing/singing in my POV.
was this about someone special and or personal? what happened to him after everything? after the world started not really needing these door to door salesmen? Big fan btw! you’re a really great poet and a really lovely singer 🥺💚
We didn't own any encyclopedia but our aunt sent us a four-set dictionary as bulky as that of an encyclopedia. I remember loving it because some words have pictures on it to further describe a word (very helpful for me as a visual learner). To be honest, I can't remember the last time I've opened any of those four sets 'coz this time, everything is just a google away. This whole EP, especially this song, made me realize the things I've taken for granted and that I should always be grateful even with the little things. Thank you for your music, Ate Reese. 💛💛💛
I'm born too late to see real encyclopedia salesmen going from door to door selling encyclopedias but we had a complete collection called "The Children's Encyclopedia". They were bought by my grandma and my mom told me stories if her going from one volume to another to finish her homeworks back then. I used to read a lot back then and the pictures and captions on them were so interesting, they were my friends and I loved thos books with all of my heart, honestly. Too bad our old house was flooded during Ondoy and it ruined a whole bookshelf of books. I wish I can meet an encyclopedia salesman one day. They're probably really expensive but I'll do everything to buy a whole collection. Encyclopedias and their salesmen needs more love.
Listening to Ate Reese's music brings me back to my childhood. When I was a child, my mother gifted me a letter A and B encyclopedia and a couple volumes of science encyclopedia. I was so happy that moment she brought it home. We were not together for years because I was raised in my father's parents house soooo... hehe long story. But, anyway, everytime I listen to Ate Reese's music, especially this, it reminds me of my passionate and curious days. She also motivates me to read more and to treasure all our little moments in learning something. I love you, Ate Reese. This is my favorite track in this EP. ✨
This song really made me cry and remember where I came from and my cronies who are still on the field knocking 7-5,sometimes sunrise to sunset.... with humility they faced people in different state of living... Just to survived the day...A Big Salute to y'all!!!
Ate Reese's songs always tell a story. I really like the songs she puts out. Never fails to make me have the feels. Continue to do your passion, Ate Reese! ILY! I wish you the best!
I relate to this so much. Still now, our encyclopedias are still in our wooden cabinets. Thank you so much for another great song. You always touch my heart.
This is the second album that gave me unique feelings (in a good way) that differentiate it from other albums existing in the world,,,, next to Taylor Swift's Folklore. 😭❤ one big factor of a song, for me, is the song lyrics and this whole thing is making me crazy feeling each line of each song. Never stop singing! 😭❤
this is really a big tribute for the people and jobs that have been forgotten in time because of today's social media age. our heart goes to you ❤️ anyways, guys lets thanks ms. reese for putting up this song that is full of compassion. how i wish i could write like you.
Do you have any questions for me about this song THE ENCYCLOPEDIA SALESMAN? I'm answering the interesting ones in a future video, so please comment your qs down below!
How did you come up with this song? I know you started initially writing this on 2018 but how is the idea born? Was there really an encyclopedia salesman that came knocking on your door when you were younger or was this idea born due to your love for books?
Sino (or sino-sino) po 'yung naging inspiration in writing this song? Based po ba ito sa own experience?
In one word, how will you describe the theme and aesthetic of this EP?
Is the song for those people who have jobs that are on the brink of being forgotten due to this digital age?
Is the title "The Encyclopedia Salesman" a reference from the movie?
My father was an encyclopedia salesman. Lagi niya kinukwento yun samin. Share ko to sa kanya. :)
This song is so precious for me because it reminded me of this childhood memory. My aunt used to have this Encyclopedia collection, I always admired them from the glass cabinet, we were told not to just casually pick the books maybe because they are expensive, she said that she bought it from this man because he looked so desperate and exhausted from all the door-to-door salestalk, though my cousin told me that my aunt was actually tricked into buying the collection, she said that there's no need to buy them because internet already existed that time 🤭 So yes, I learned the types of clouds from the encyclopedia. Thank you Ate Reese, I feel like you were singing in my perspective
Sophia Sta Iglesia ❤️❤️🥺
🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
I'm sure Sung Dong-Il aka Deoksun's father in Reply 1988 would probably buy that Encyclopedia from A-Z from the salesman knowing he's knocking all over cities under heat of the sun from 9-5 😭😭😭😭 Saddest song of the album huhu
My Reply 1988 heart can relate TTT_TTT
No shit. Yeah.
lmao yessss 😭😭😭
nooo 🤧😭
"He promised me tomorrow..."
I remember that moment... i was in g6 that was 2010, we can't afford to have internet that time... but my mom manages to buy me An encyclopedia set for my birthday....
I remember myself infront of my encyclopedia set trying to find the right letter to what topic my assignment is about... and I'm proud to say that I always get a perfect score... I even got a high rating from my teacher for my presentation thanks to my encyclopedia set... i still have them and even if their not updated I still display them in my cabinet...
I am not a big fan of fantasy, fiction, romance books and the likes, but one thing is for sure, I grew up loving the encyclopedia. My grandmother has a set from A-Z on her bookshelf and the curious little me was astounded by the fancy looking hardbound books with the titles pressed in gold color. Indeed, through reading those, I was shown the world -- from animals, to countries, to flowers, and other wonders of the world I wasn't initially interested in -- my view has begun to expand. Listening to this song aches my heart because, aside from encyclopedias, there are a lot of things that helped me a lot that are being sold by humble people on the streets. "He promised me tomorrow but I can't do the same for him."
Does he have a name? Whatever happened to him? Is he a memory from your childhood?
I can totally relate to this. I remember being a kid, reading our hardbound How Things Work book bought from a door to door salesman. It definitely sparked a love for knowing the intricacies of ... ... everything anything.
Thank you for reminding me of all those good memories.
I'm grateful to have wonderful things to look back to.
I can imagine a person who relates to this song just crying 💖
This is one of the reasons why I think you are such an amazing musician and lyricist. You take a seemingly simple story and give it so much color and depth.
"And his light is going dim" AahhhHHH why is this song making me cry :-((((
For me, it's about the hardwork of a salesman that keeps on trying so he can support his family. While the other side of it is all about a daughter or a son seeing his fathers hardwork. Who wants to help but not capable of doing it because they are still young. This song deserves an award.
I remember back then, my mom would always buy tons of dictionary from volumes 1 to 10 and there's this man who keeps knocking on our door. Under the heat carrying heavy loads of books. I salute them! ♥️♥️♥️
Reese is the Taylor Swift of the Philippines but with a different attack 😭😭
I ACTUALLY AGREE! BEEN THINKING OF THE SAME THING. THE WAY THEY WRITE ON HOW YOU CAN SEE THE STORY, AS IF IT'S A MOVIE!
YES
and for us, Reese is just too underrated. 😭❤
@@nicole-ec5kw and it's sooo frustratingly sad 🥺🥺
@@gabeeyelacdc2845 I know we still want her to be our little secret but she deserves the attention at the same time. 😭💓
It's like pursuit of happyness but the man is selling encyclopedia.
Have you guys still encounter an Encyclopedia Salesmen up to this day? I’m just curious...
I’m sure 90s kids can relate to this song💕
My mom was selling encyclopedia before. It was a fun job, but very tiring. Well, I grow up seeing her doing that job. 💛 Free books for me. 🤣💛
I think everyone is familiar with "I wonder why?" collection of encyclopedia, right? Ahahaha. I miss the childhood days. Golden days indeed! :(
hello! yes my father used to read me those books. i still have it piled up on my cabinet. missing those days too, when we were young,innocent, and carefree.
my mom got us these really thick encylopedia books that comes in each letter of the alphabet when me & siblings were younger, along with a couple of “i wonder why” books. i dont think we had internet at the time, so watching cartoon network all day, & reading those books were our only source of entertainment (aside also ofcourse the constant fighting & brawling that comes with having siblings).
i really miss those days. & i guess i also miss the dying jobs brought about by the technological advancements like the photographers in our town plaza wherein you have to wait for like a week before u get to see the actual image they took during school activities like Nutrition Month & such.
The whole song reminds me of Sky sailing "Brielle". The story telling is so good. I never met this guy but the nostalgia this brings feels like i'm remembering a memory i have long forgotten.
i actually cried here when i was listening to your album, then still crying to the next song
Huge Regina Spektor energy 😭 Just spot how Reg and Reese close their eyes so tenderly during live performances. True musicians at heart do this!
I think Ms. Reese is perfect to have a duet or collaboration with Mr. Ed Sheeran. Who else agrees with me? I just remembered the songs of divide album of Ed Sheeran with this song.
Ahh, I just want an actual Encyclopedia salesman to see this :
Ms. Reese, will you also do a "dissecting the song" series for this EP like you did in Arigato Internet? 😊
PS. You're my favorite songwriter ❤✨
this song makes me remember that time in 2011-2012 when we went to a different city far from where we live. my mom’s workmate had a call with her daughter, her daughter was crying it’s because she had a little kid fight with this brother and her mom to make her shush told her that she will bring her an encyclopedia. years later she gave that to me. i dunno it may not be a very special memory but together with it i can remember that time when my father reads me i wonder why books. i treasure those memories knowing that i could never bring back time.
This reminds me of when I was younger when a salesman would offer encyclopedia promos door to door. Encyclopedia backnthen was golden. And I would.say thoae who have it were well-off in my perspective. 😊😊
this song is so masterful, and it hurts. i cried. the double meaning of lyrics, the overall message, the tune and the story you showed. it's so real and it's so beautiful. what a truly underrated gem :(
Wow, this is making me cry. I've never encountered an Encyclopedia Salesman but damn these lyrics tug at your heartstrings.
i remember people knocking on our doors just to sell books and goods and i was so always excited to buy those but of course, my family had a limited budget so we cant really buy those things from them. but it really felt good talking to them and listening to their stories why they are selling those. so precious. so beautiful.
This has been over a year?!
Seems like it's just 2 months ago since this masterpiece happened.
Paminsan minsan naluluha ako sa kantang to 😭 Ang cool na yung taong nagsulat ng album bilang dedication/thank you sa internet ay self aware din sa mga naiiwan sa society dahil dito or sa technological advancement in general
This song triggered some good and sad memories, we used to buy books not on bookstore but from book salesman and in lay away term as books are expensive but we know that internet happened and some of them are now lost in circulation. Thank you Reese for you music, I felt like you are writing/singing in my POV.
Kakadiscover ko lang ng kanta na to naiiyak ako bat ganuun huhu galing ng story telling
LMAOOO I'm not alone crying after all
was this about someone special and or personal? what happened to him after everything? after the world started not really needing these door to door salesmen? Big fan btw! you’re a really great poet and a really lovely singer 🥺💚
Is anyone else wondering if there'll be a guitar tutorial for all these songs? Just me? Alright. But they're just too precious 😢😢😢
Your album really gives me the feels! I can't stop replaying it on spotify 😭
IT HAS THAT 'FOR THE FICKLE' VIBE and im crying 😭😭😭😭
this is a masterpiece. im out of wor-
YO this is one of my favorite songs now, more people should be able to hear this gem!!
I remembered Taylor in the first line! 💛
Alam mo buong week na kong naiiyak sa sobrang ganda ng mga songs huhuhu
We didn't own any encyclopedia but our aunt sent us a four-set dictionary as bulky as that of an encyclopedia. I remember loving it because some words have pictures on it to further describe a word (very helpful for me as a visual learner). To be honest, I can't remember the last time I've opened any of those four sets 'coz this time, everything is just a google away.
This whole EP, especially this song, made me realize the things I've taken for granted and that I should always be grateful even with the little things. Thank you for your music, Ate Reese. 💛💛💛
My Papa Jesus 👸😍😍😍💜💙
I'm born too late to see real encyclopedia salesmen going from door to door selling encyclopedias but we had a complete collection called "The Children's Encyclopedia". They were bought by my grandma and my mom told me stories if her going from one volume to another to finish her homeworks back then. I used to read a lot back then and the pictures and captions on them were so interesting, they were my friends and I loved thos books with all of my heart, honestly. Too bad our old house was flooded during Ondoy and it ruined a whole bookshelf of books.
I wish I can meet an encyclopedia salesman one day. They're probably really expensive but I'll do everything to buy a whole collection. Encyclopedias and their salesmen needs more love.
"He promised me tomorrow, but I can't do the same for him"
Wow. Sounded so heavy and personal. You really are a talented songwriter
when i pressed shuffle on spotif the moment u released the album, this is the first song that played 🥺🥺🥺
This song is underated 😭
Thank you Reese, you made me remember someone who sells book at school and how kind he was 😭💓
Reese is really a lyrical genius.
grabe eto talaga yung nagpapakalma sakin out of all the songs sa ep. my fave. hands down.
Listening to Ate Reese's music brings me back to my childhood. When I was a child, my mother gifted me a letter A and B encyclopedia and a couple volumes of science encyclopedia. I was so happy that moment she brought it home. We were not together for years because I was raised in my father's parents house soooo... hehe long story. But, anyway, everytime I listen to Ate Reese's music, especially this, it reminds me of my passionate and curious days. She also motivates me to read more and to treasure all our little moments in learning something.
I love you, Ate Reese. This is my favorite track in this EP. ✨
Uuuuugh, sisssyyyyyy, soooooo freaking talented....
I remember.....William Langston....🤷🏻♀️
You pushed my mind to wonder and ponder, "Whatever happened to the Encyclopedia Salesman?"
this song made me cry :(((
Reese is such a genius
This song really made me cry and remember where I came from and my cronies who are still on the field knocking 7-5,sometimes sunrise to sunset.... with humility they faced people in different state of living... Just to survived the day...A Big Salute to y'all!!!
Wow! Excellent music. I am hoping for this song to be appreciated by many.
Ate Reese's songs always tell a story. I really like the songs she puts out. Never fails to make me have the feels. Continue to do your passion, Ate Reese! ILY! I wish you the best!
Ate reese is like the taylor Swift of the PH. Im lowkey listening to your music when im traveling and it gives me fake memories i wished to have.
i was listening to your new songs yesterday while I was washing the dishes and this song literally made me cry :((
here before this song will bomb the mainstream.
Parang Ewan to si ate Reese napaiyak ako ng di oras
THE FEELS
This is your saddest song 😭😭 My heart for that encyclopedia salesman 💔💔
ang gandaaaaa. naiiyak ako
One of my favorite songs
I relate to this so much. Still now, our encyclopedias are still in our wooden cabinets. Thank you so much for another great song. You always touch my heart.
I hate being emotional and tearing up on the jeep going to school for choral practice but here we are.
this is calming and beautiful, i feel like i dove inside a museum
Inaano ka ba Reese? Nang aano ka e😭🧡
This is making me cry.
The way you paint images through lyrics!!! MASTERPIECE 😭😭😭
Tear jerker 😭
Reese. 😍
OMG I'M SUPER LOOKING FORWARD FOR THIS LYRIC VID. MY MOST FAVE TRACK IN THE EP
why does this song still makes me cry even though I've listened to it countless times? T_T
I'm drowning from your songs 😳❤️
Every song is literally a mood arghhh🥺
Iba naalala ko dito yung nag alok ng encyclopedia kay joey sa friends
Damn, I came here to chill not to cry. Why does my heart ache so much?
Reese's storytelling is just splendid.
woahhhh i remember them 😭 you are such a great storyteller
Live! ☺
What's up with this song 😭 it's giving me so much feels. So beautiful Reese!
who would've known so many people relates to this, I don't even have the idea of people selling encyclopedias door to door😅
Listening to your songs made me survive quarantine days a lot better. Thank you Reese!
i think this is a tribute to all the parents or guardian of someone out there 💜 thank you and keep going!
i agree
this song just grows on u. so many realizations 😩
I really love how stories behind your songs move my soul. Stay safe, Ate Reese! As a fan, I am proud of you!
Graphics/illustrations so goood! 4 out of 5, isa na lang 🥺🥺🥺
I remember him clearly too.
my fav song from u
This is the second album that gave me unique feelings (in a good way) that differentiate it from other albums existing in the world,,,, next to Taylor Swift's Folklore. 😭❤ one big factor of a song, for me, is the song lyrics and this whole thing is making me crazy feeling each line of each song. Never stop singing! 😭❤
stream, stream streeeeam this, please!! 😊🌹✨🌙
this is really a big tribute for the people and jobs that have been forgotten in time because of today's social media age. our heart goes to you ❤️
anyways, guys lets thanks ms. reese for putting up this song that is full of compassion. how i wish i could write like you.
Reese I love you
leader of the band :'
Tis my favorite so far. I wanna buy encyclopedia from the man. 💕
I'm so much relate to this song😭
Ate Reese never failed to amaze me with her songs😭💕
Lovely song + lovely sunger = boom i love it 😙