[The lights dim and light up to the electronic sounds from the speaker which start Reese’s set at the iHeartRadio Music Festival, with “You’ll Never Know”. Reese is standing on a pedestal half a metre above the main stage with his head down and his back to the audience, wearing a black leather jacket paired with a white T-shirt underneath, finished with black leather trousers and a pair of red ankle high-heeled boots. Unlike other times he performs, where the stage is usually filled with dancers at first, this time around, the stage is empty, save for the singer standing on it. He turns around to face the crowd and starts singing the first verse.]
Now, you used to screw me up real bad
Making my life look like hell on earth
Now, you come back asking for forgiveness
Well, don’t be mad when you be kicked to the curb
Know your place
[He then lowers both of his legs and brings his long left leg down onto the stage. Once he got his left leg down the stage, he takes his right leg down with him and starts walking to the middle of the stage, all while singing the pre-chorus. While Reese is singing, the troupe of male dancers file onto the stage behind the singer.]
If only you treated me better than the hell that you put me through
Then maybe it’d be different
Would’ve include you in my life if you were somebody else
But you lost me, too sad for you that you couldn’t fix this mess
And it must really suck to be in your head, wondering
Where this thing would go, but
[The male dancers and Reese begin a unified stomp-involving choreography which closely resembles hip hop as the singer starts singing the chorus. At the end of the first half of the chorus, he runs to the right side to the stage to interact with his fans, holding his hand out for the crowd to hold. The hold on his hand was so fierce that he fell over to the audience. Thankfully, the crowd was generous enough to crowd-surf him back and help him rise back onto the stage. It’s just that moment that Reese reaches the final line of the chorus.]
You will never know (no, oh) what it could have been
If only the times had changed and you weren’t that person you were
Maybe I would (like ya), maybe I would (show ya), what it feels like to be living my life
But now, you’ll never know, you’ll never (know)
[From his previous spot on the stage, he starts walking down the runway before the main stage slowly as he starts out the second verse with one dancer following swiftly behind. Once the dancer has reached Reese, he put his arms around the singer. However, the gesture was immediately rejected, starting an elaborate choreography which involved the singer removing the dancer’s arms, fake-twisting it (which brought a mock pained expression to the dancer’s face) and pushing him through the length of the runway before pushing the dancer back altogether, making him plop down the stage.]
Now it’s you begging for me to be kind
Not to be someone that you despise
Well, wasn’t I just that to you
Years ago when you had me good
There’s a thing you should know ‘bout me
And is that I don’t mess around
[He lets the back-up singers sing the first line of the second pre-chorus as he yells, “Let me see your hands up, Vegas!” After the cheering response from the audience, he continues with the pre-chorus with his hands clapping, prompting the crowd to clap along, as well. After the pre-chorus was done, there seems to be a sudden error in the speakers which made them shut off; but Reese holds his composure and sings the chorus acapella, the audience’s clapping as his beat. After the end of the chorus, the music fires up again; it turns out that it wasn’t an error with the speakers after all: an intentional shutdown to showcase Reese’s vocals.]
(If only you treated me better than the hell that you put me through)
Then maybe it’d be different
Would’ve include you in my life if you were somebody else
But you lost me, too sad for you that you couldn’t fix this mess
And it must really suck to be in your head, wondering
Where this thing would go, but
You will never know (no, oh) what it could have been
If only the times had changed and you weren’t that person you were
Maybe I would (like ya), maybe I would (show ya), what it feels like to be living my life
But now, you’ll never know, you’ll never (know)
(You’ll never know) Boy, you should’ve been nicer to me
(You’ll never know) Or we wouldn’t be in this crazy mess
(You’ll never know) You could’ve treated me better
Now, you’ll never know, you’ll never know
[There is a swift violin riff and the lights dim for the bridge. As he sings, he starts walking slowly down the length of the runway to reach the circular end of said runway. Once reached the end, he stays relatively sound and stable at his position as he continues to the finish of the bridge. When the chorus fires up again, the singer runs back to the main part of the stage and does his signature belts and head voice of the final chorus. The song ends with a dramatic violin riff and Reese sitting down at the half-metre pedestal he started the set from.]
It's not my fault
You're a little bit too late
You're the only one to blame
Wipe that look off your face
You can wish a thousand times, but
None of that will change my mind
You had a chance you'll never get back, get back
You will never know (oh) what it could have been
(If only the times) If only the times, babe, (had changed) and you weren’t that person you were (that person you were)
Maybe I would like ya, maybe I would show ya, what it feels like to be living my life
But now, you’ll never know, you’ll never know
Reese: How are y’all doing tonight, Vegas? *fans scream in response* It’s my honor to close out the festival so we’re gonna try to close out big, huh? That last one is called ‘You’ll Never Know,’ it’s on my debut album Reese|Yoncía. I hope you enjoyed that. *audience cheers* So this next song is another one from my first album and it’s called ‘Natural Disaster.’ Hope y’all enjoy it.
[Soft piano and percussion along with the orchestra builds up the intro for the song as Reese starts to sing the first verse. Without instruction, the audience starts waving their lightsticks as they would in a ballad (the song is a ballad). The lights are dimmed, save for one spotlight shining down at the singer. The song then starts to build up as it goes on through the pre-chorus and reaches its peak at the powerful but soulful chorus.]
Winds are breaking in the storm, floods are rushing down the shore
Tornado sweeps me off the floor, realize that we are no more
Like natural disasters all at once, the ones that once broke us apart
And I can’t help but crashing down, whenever time sets you around
Oh, why’d you wanna break away, I’m bleeding
I can see your soul now drift away, I’m breaking
Oh, why’d you wanna break away, we’re drowning
Crashing everything in its wake, a memory faded
[After that, the song moves to a soft orchestral interlude. Then, the singer rises to a standing position and starts walking to the mic stand a few feet away from him. On the way, he says to the crowd, “Can y’all get your cellphones, your glow sticks, and your flashlights and wave it around for me?”, to which the crowd gladly responds by complying to the singer. After reaching the mic stand, he puts his microphone where it belongs and starts singing the second verse soulfully. His second chorus is just as powerful as his first, as well.]
Screaming loud, that I can take, slamming doors is overrated
But throwing our love out the door, I cannot take it no more
Like natural disasters all at once, the ones that once broke us apart
I can’t help thinking ‘bout our days, when you promised you wouldn’t walk away
Oh, oh
I’m standing in the battlefield today, I’m staying
Holding my breath for you every single day, I’m fighting
Feels like you’ve given up on us everyday, I’m losing
This natural disaster’s killing us in its wake, a memory faded
[The orchestra instruments’ volume starts to build up once more as another interlude sets in. Reese rips the microphone off of its stand and starts walking towards the circular end of the stage again. He sings the soft bridge that builds up towards the end - the overall movement of the song, it seems. When it reaches its peak (the chorus), unlike his last performance, he stays near his fans as he starts singing the last chorus, which comprises the two previous choruses.]
Hurt, pain slamming us from both sides
Showing us how we are
Weak as a clover in a hurricane
Indian in an earthquake sounds much better than this
We gotta find our way out from this shipwreck
Or we shall burn in flames
Oh, why’d you wanna break away, I’m bleeding
I can see your soul now drift away, I’m breaking
Oh, why’d you wanna break away, we’re drowning
Crashing everything in its wake, a memory faded
I’m standing in the battlefield today, I’m staying
Holding my breath for you every single day, I’m fighting
Feels like you’ve given up on us everyday, I’m losing
This natural disaster’s killing us in its wake, a memory faded
[The song ends abruptly at the last word with one last exclamation of violin and cello.]
[The singer walks - runs - quickly back to the main stage and to the high pedestal where a dancer helps him up onto. “Can y’all wait for me a sec?” to which the audience responds lovingly with cheers. The singer then quickly takes off his male clothes in surprising ease, revealing a black bodysuit with built-in breasts, lace sleeves and upper-torso area. The dancer hands over his now-signature strawberry blonde wavy wig and sets on the wide pedestal a pair of white lower-thigh-high five-inch-high-heeled boots. Reese slips both of these on with relative ease. “Are y’all ready for Yoncía?” The crowd responds excitedly.]
Reese: So this next song is also on my album, called ‘Lovin’ It,’ in parentheses, ‘Not Looking for Love.’ This one’s a dancey one so I hope y’all get on your feet for this one.
[Electronic keyboard sounds play out as the song starts out. Six poles then emerge from underneath the stage, along with a mini jumbotron which consists mainly of lights. During all this, the mic stand is moved to the circular end of the stage. Reese walks quickly to the mic stand to sing the first verse. After it’s all done, the singer retreats at regular pace for the pre-chorus. But he makes sure to reach the poles in time for the chorus, where four similarly dressed female back-up dancers are present. During the chorus, they start a sensual routine but not too sexual, as not to upset parents too much. The singer and dancers remove themselves off the poles in the second half of the chorus, instead prompting the fans to clap with the beat.]
I told you once, that I’m in love, with the way you move, and the way you kiss me
But all I’m asking is don’t fall in love with me
So many times you’ve asked me why, “is it my problem?”, well, I don’t know but
Just please don’t fall in love with me
And I swear you’re doing nothing wrong, your perfect moves still make me swoon
But please don’t fall in love with me
And what you’re doing is insane, and my body’s craving for your touch
But please just don’t fall in love with me
Don’t fall in love with me (me, me, me, me, me)
My body is ready for your attack
Just shut up and kiss me
My heart however will take a longer time
Just shut up and kiss me
‘Cause I’m lovin’ it, lovin’ it, lovin’ it, lovin’ it, lovin’ it
But I ain’t looking for love
‘Cause I’m lovin’ it, lovin’ it, lovin’ it, lovin’ it, lovin’ it
But I ain’t looking for love
[The six poles descend back underneath the stage as Reese and his dancers walk toward the front of the main stage. After singing the second verse, the dancers start moving their head to various different positions and sides as the singer continues to belt the second pre-chorus. When it came to the chorus, another routine starts, this time with the five people onstage leaning to the right and left in the first half of the chorus, while the second half was preoccupied by another intricate choreography which contains very cardio-pressing hard, fierce, projective movements.]
I ain’t telling lies, all I’m saying is truth, my heart’s too sore from its last fight and so
Just please don’t fall in love with me
The world’s too dark, and I’m afraid, so I’d rather close my heart for a while
So please don’t fall in love with me
And I swear that I want nothing more than your company and just your presence
But please just don’t fall in love with me
I’m gonna dare scream out the words, “I miss you whenever you’re not there”
But just please don’t fall in love with me
Don’t fall in love with me (me, me, me, me, me)
My body is ready for your attack
Just shut up and kiss me
My heart however will take a longer time
Just shut up and kiss me
‘Cause I’m lovin’ it, lovin’ it, lovin’ it, lovin’ it, lovin’ it
But I ain’t looking for love
‘Cause I’m lovin’ it, lovin’ it, lovin’ it, lovin’ it, lovin’ it
But I ain’t looking for love
[The only interlude in the song begins and all dancers of the set pile up to the stage to prompt the crowd to clap with the beat, which makes the atmosphere even more heartwarming for Reese. The song ends with a powerful belt of the two-line-long outro and a surprising violin riff which appeared in the opening song.]
I’m not gon’ lie, I love you so
I want to say it, but for many reasons
Some things are better left unsaid
Reese: Kay, y’all. For this final song, I want y’all on your feet and jumping. We’ve come to an end, a very emotional one for me *wipes corner of both eyes* and I want y’all to show me how hard y’all are going these past two days, okay? This one’s called ‘Come Alive,’ goodbye and good night, Vegas!
[Electronic sounds come out of the speaker, beginning the final song of the set and the festival. The now-white-clad male dancers join Reese at the front of the main stage as the singer begins the first verse of the song. The males are then replaced by two females, who took over the dancing and is joined by the singer as well. The chorus is different, with the males and females all joining the singer.]
If it feels right, do it, I should’ve told you before
I tried to hide it, lie about it, but I can’t conceal this no more
And I just don’t wanna die alone
Never with you holding me by my side
Don’t wanna see you walk out tonight
Now that you have a clue of who I really am
This is the part where I say “We are through”
I feel more alive than I did before
This is the ending where I come alive
‘Cause I cannot hide it no more
This is the part where I say “We are through”
I feel more alive than I did before
This is the ending where I come alive
‘Cause I cannot hide it no more
[The singer then stays at his position at the stage and starts the second verse. When it’s done, the singer is joined by the two female dancers from before and twirl to the right side and does the same choreography as the first pre-chorus, save for the end of the pre-chorus, where he walks back to the middle with his dancers. The chorus is done in the same manner as the last chorus.]
You were caring, loving, I fell head over heels
Like an icy path, with slippery waves, on the highway to hell
And I just don’t wanna die alone
Never with you holding me by my side
Don’t wanna see you walk out tonight
Now that you have a clue of who I really am
This is the part where I say “We are through”
I feel more alive than I did before
This is the ending where I come alive
‘Cause I cannot hide it no more
This is the part where I say “We are through”
I feel more alive than I did before
This is the ending where I come alive
‘Cause I cannot hide it no more
[The singer moves up to the runway part of the stage for the bridge, where he utilizes most of his head voice and belts. The highlight of the night comes when he successfully pulls the high F belt at the end of the bridge. He also uses his head voice for most of the chorus. The song ends with the electronic sounds which started the song.]
Oh, my baby
My real self released and I came alive
It was locked and it was loaded
But in my dreams it felt so right
But I woke up before I found myself
My baby~~~
(This is the part where I say “We are through”
I feel more alive than I did before)
This is the ending where I come alive
‘Cause I can’t resist it no more
This is the part where I say “We are through”
I feel more alive than I did before
This is the ending where I come alive
‘Cause I can’t resist it no more
Reese: Thank you for an amazing night. Thank you to iHeartRadio, to all my crew, and especially to all of you, my fans. This has been such a great festival, thank you!