Therapist Reacts to Hi Ren by Ren (feat. Melissa Cross)

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5 ай бұрын

Metal vocal coach, Melissa Cross, and therapist, Taylor Palmby, analyze the lyrics of Hi Ren by Ren to discuss the reality of having an inner voice that is often critical. The song does a powerful job of exposing the truth that we all have many parts within us, some that are more painful to navigate than others. The end of the song concludes that the best way to navigate these parts is to accept and integrate them
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@seaneburke Ай бұрын

This guy turned himself inside out for us all to understand ourselves. A major service to humanity to be sure!

@Serendipity-Divine 19 күн бұрын

Perfect comment.

@woodywoodman2319 5 ай бұрын

Best Buckle up... Rens Rabbit Hole is a True Rabbit Hole, and its DEEP AF!!!!

@TheTree1 5 ай бұрын

This is his best work it's all downhill after this

@garetjax2768 5 ай бұрын

@@TheTree1 I bet you tried really hard to make such a constructive comment. Keep trying buddy

@kham1163 5 ай бұрын

Chalk Outlines next for these two

@TrianglesAndCircles 5 ай бұрын

Time for the Tale of Jenny and Screech and Violet's Tale Trilogy. Thanks...😊❤

@BenBallard13 5 ай бұрын

😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 Keep dealing with the jealousy pal. You've obviously been living under a rock, in the dark. You've just proven that out of the 7 billion people on the planet, 6.9999 billion are more likely to provide value to other's lives than yourself. Maybe you need to pay closer attention to Ren's messages and process them better. I hope you get the help and the light you so desperately need. @@TheTree1

@larryc3860 4 ай бұрын

Brief Ren bio: at 17 he contracted Lyme disease...was MIS-diagnosed with "mental" problems...given psychotropic meds that wrecked his physical and mental health...luckily, he received the correct diagnosis...has been in treatment for years and may be for life ...........thank you both for your insightful comments ! I think the Pig/Butcher represents Ren's opinion of many doctors and therapists

@ReinhardtBII 4 ай бұрын

When I introduce people to this song, I tell them it's the single most important piece of art that I've ever experienced.

@andrewyuzwa5840 Ай бұрын

100%

@ChoedanKal 22 күн бұрын

🙇🏽🙇🏽 sage words i feel this

@SuperbowlJoel 6 күн бұрын

Love it. I tell people the same thing about Silent Hill 2.

@Requiem4aDr3Am 5 ай бұрын

I had never heard that song before. I'm kind of blown away by this.

@joelamaro4525 5 ай бұрын

Really? Oh man just listen to all of Rens originals. They are all deep. But also listen to his non rap. I believe the guy is truly a musical genius. He does Bob Marley as good as Bob. Also, check out him busking with others.

@DistrictWitch 5 ай бұрын

it's honestly one of the best pieces of music I've heard for ages.

@user-um5cp2cs5j 5 ай бұрын

Kiss goodbye to the next few months, your gonna be stuck in the 🐇 🕳 for a while....have fun 😂❤

@Montana_wildhack70 5 ай бұрын

@@user-um5cp2cs5jI went down the rabbit hole a year ago and I’m still there❤

@woodywoodman2319 5 ай бұрын

In all my 56 years, including 40 as a rock musician, I've never seen anyone Close to his artistry!!! I HOPE they dig into his work! He literally has more layers than an onion, more Bars than a prison!!!

@feliciachaste 5 ай бұрын

Ren is the artist of our age, we’re just waiting for the rest of the world to discover that.

@markmcallan973 4 ай бұрын

I'm hearing you lady! I'm 51 I hate rap with a passion! But when I heard this by accident it gripped me like nothing ever has!

@seaneburke Ай бұрын

Much needed for our age too!

@kennethhaven1169 Ай бұрын

To me, this feels like trying to convey my feelings to the VA and then them throwing pills at me for off-label use and telling me normal.

@scott22v Күн бұрын

@@kennethhaven1169 I have a c&p later on today for mental health. I know exactly what you mean.

@bryanheffernan2048 Ай бұрын

From what I understand is that he did this in one take so to have the conversation authentic and fluid. Amazing artist

@mikena7895 Ай бұрын

The conversation is also on the Spotify version as well. I love listening to it all the time.

@mayovermiraclewhip Ай бұрын

100% a one take. A lot of videos of his are which is absolutely insane. The talent this man has is unparalleled in this generation of music.

@bradhames4954 Ай бұрын

it was only 4 or 5 takes! he thought it was gonna be awful but he had to leave the venue

@scatmav 20 сағат бұрын

@@bradhames4954 yeh he advised in an interview the landlord didnt know they were shooting a video and demanded they left, leaving them 30mins or so max...they took 3 - 4 takes and this was one of them

@reddevil224 4 ай бұрын

The "loosen the noose on the rope" line is one of the greatest lines ever written!!! Ren is a force of nature and his rabbit hole is DEEEEP!! Enjoy going down it.

@foxkieran 2 ай бұрын

Hell yeah. The first time I heard this, I got choked up, but when he sang the noose line, it was over.

@MrJones895 2 ай бұрын

I said this in another video. It’s powerful and people in the noose will know that voice.

@joryjennings7527 Ай бұрын

That whole verse and outro gives me chills every time and I've listened to this track probably a hundred times in the last couple months

@BrickNewton Ай бұрын

That hit me so hard when I heard that, every time I end up crying. It hits too close to home

@MissKateKatie Ай бұрын

Yup. That WHOLE section always kills me.

@ThisIsJustADrillBit 5 ай бұрын

Rens music and community has been the most positive thing to happen in the last 5 years. He's truly a gift ❤

@Skittenmeow 5 ай бұрын

For me the most positive in decades

@reubennichols644 4 ай бұрын

No Offense . Speaking for myself . . . . . . far beyond 5 years . ●● Janis Joplin . ●● Kurt Cobain . ●● Layne Staley . ●● Scott Weiland . ●● Jeff Buckley . ●● Chris Cornell . - Rest In Peace To A L L Of Them . R E N . . . Please . . . Be Careful By A L W A Y S Maintaining A Healthy Degree Of L O V E For YourSelf On This Cold // Cruel World . -

@reubennichols644 4 ай бұрын

- A G I F T (( ! ! )) . . . Indeed . -

@frankoconnor806 4 ай бұрын

Yes a very positive message as 🍿 Hollyweird is now so redundant

@Skittenmeow 4 ай бұрын

@@reubennichols644 i agree completely, for me Ren is special because I got to see his success unfold in real time. Also that we have a shared rare diagnosis. But being able to converse with him in a discord chat, and interact with his friends a lot on social media makes him feel more real and more tangible. And for me finding anyone with my diagnoses is rare, at least finding those with the ability to use social media at all. Usually we're diagnosed in post-mortem not while alive. So yeah, for me Ren is a unicorn and particularly rare to find a musician who you gel with so strongly in your 40s

@ShaunHensley 4 ай бұрын

I would like everyone to listen to the yodeling at the beginning compared to the end. The first was trepidatious, a false bravado, a whistling past the graveyard. Whereas the second was full throated and triumphant. This young man is a genius. There is no wasted space in this piece

@Montahuana 4 ай бұрын

i love that as well. The first feels awkward and a bit afraid0, the end one feels like a celebration while he's aware it's earned.

@Enderplays12 3 ай бұрын

The fact that the whole thing was made in 4 takes' worth of shots, with zero post production and tuning makes it even more raw.

@BLINDrOBOTFILMS 3 ай бұрын

No wasted space is exactly right. It's a nine minute piece that feels like three.

@norwaypete 3 ай бұрын

Theres also flaws in the notes as well, he gets a little sharp here and there as well.

@rhettbaldwin8320 2 ай бұрын

I feel it's cyclical, just like his illness, just like the darkness that creeps in to our lives as we live. The good follows the bad, the bad follows the good. Two sides of the same coin. The song is the pendulum,

@DavideBaroni 4 ай бұрын

Been a psychologist and therapist myself for the last 25 years, and this one has been my introduction to Ren. It IS incredibly powerful and truthful. 🙂 Yep, you're right, that "dark" part is not an enemy, although it can "act" as one and have the results an enemy would. That's why one of the ways I used to teach my patients to deal with that sort of inner voices has been to "meet" them, acknowledge them, thank them for what they were doing "with a good intention", and then "ask them to let you know what exactly that intention is". And then, to make a long story short, once established what the real purpose was (and yes, "protection" of some kind is quite common), negotiate on the basis of a simple question: "How ELSE could you achieve the result you want?". It's a way to learn to dance in a more reciprocally compatible way, and it's been consistently effective. 🙂 Ren, IMHO, shows here an "integration" phase, and the basis for this is his knowledge of who he is and his standing by his "hope", which to me looks more like a certainty: "I shall overcome", or something like it. And he "dances the dance", which is a beautiful metaphor for this process. In the beginning the two "parts" dance different dances, in the end he learns to dance THE SAME dance, even if in different styles, but the same dance nonetheless. At least, this is what I get from this video. And, even now that I know it by memory, I can't help but crying warm tears especially at the end. Thank you for your beautiful reaction and breakdown on the psychological level. Really interesting and spot on. Lovely. 🙂 If you want to explore another Ren's piece that is relevant on a psychological level, try "The tale of Jenny and Screech - full". I won't spoiler ANYTHING about it, but it's another masterpiece. 🙂 See you next time.

@kicsiqki 4 ай бұрын

"Some people know me as hope, some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope" I tear up every time when I hear this line. It doesnt hit close, its a straight up bullseye.

@charles_the_elder 4 ай бұрын

First time I heard that line it fucked me up. I've heard that voice!

@carinmiller9211 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad you find hope! ❤

@akramziada1064 4 ай бұрын

Same Charles 🙏🏾💯

@Hobodeluxe007 4 ай бұрын

yep iykyk.

@MrElectrodelic 3 ай бұрын

It means so many things, steering away from that tree, not opening that bottle of pills, not drinking that 2nd bottle of spirit, don’t cut yourself there it’ll be over quick, its that voice you need to hear when it could be too late.

@lostcomicjunkie2724 5 ай бұрын

This man completely changed my life. My entire outlook on humanity. I am not the same person I was a year ago. I can't even quantify it. I could tell you my children see a definite change. My co-workers asked me what I've done. I told him I'd listened. I sing this song everyday word for word. On top of the other 25 tracks of his. Bardcore RENegade for life. Ladies you're just now stepping into a world that you did not know existed. The emotional roller coaster this man brings through multiple genres of music is unheard of. Enjoy ladies. Spread his art.

@Skittenmeow 4 ай бұрын

OMG Yes! THIS! Ren, and by extension his community, have changed me more than any relationship or any therapist (and I've had great psychologists for years). Ren's music is usually my icebreaker in psychology sessions, for if I'm feeling stuck or frozen. Or if I need to tap into an emotion that needs exploring. After so many years with anhedonia and alexithymia (unable to experience positive emotions and difficulty identifying emotion) Ren’s music has been a gift. I was shut off and shut down. I'm not saying he's a magic solution, and I use his music alongside therapy. But I also know there's thousands of Renegades who have my back. Not even as an abstract, during a difficult time had direct support and many checking in on me via voice chat and direct message, and the Renegade discord even found a support person IRL to touch base in my remote part of Western Australia. She's now a friend

@stephaniegeer1691 4 ай бұрын

Except for kids,same here,lol.

@davidhutchinson1610 4 ай бұрын

That's it!

@lostcomicjunkie2724 4 ай бұрын

@@Skittenmeow Wicked nice! I have so many "why" questions that don't need an answer, period. Those questions with internal emotions and the conflict of Id and Super ego have been wicked heavy over the last few weeks. The RENegades"s experiences and coping mechanisms told, help me a wicked bunch. I don't do social media, other than KZfaq and the music. I can't get something I heard the other day. I believe it was this channel. To be fixed implies one is broken. We are not broken

@lostcomicjunkie2724 4 ай бұрын

@@Skittenmeow ... Some are HURT and need to be healed. That hit me hard. Ren and the reaction community is really helpful in healing. Even if it helps one person at a time.

@bojnebojnebojne 5 ай бұрын

As someone that has and still do live with severe depression for over 45 years now, this piece of art is unparalleled. He manages to capture that inner voice in away that makes it so relatable to every single person on the planet regardless of what walk of life we come from, what status we have in society or where we are born or if we are rich or poor. He tells this story in such a profound way that it is extremely hard for me to not get emotional watching this.

@valkyrie1066 3 ай бұрын

If you watch this performance and don't cry.....you may be dead.

@philliphall9817 3 ай бұрын

Phil's wife Susan here. Ren has recently shared his story. You can find the link to the separate chapters on his You Tube channel. It is near the link to his song "Troubles" that is being premiered tonight.

@NoobGamerYT73 2 ай бұрын

Holly Molly, I have never heard of Ren before, and as someone who has and is still struggling with mental health, and have had several attempts, to end the pain. Ren's song and words are SO powerful and true. I now need to hear more from him. I have recently relapsed after a year of semi peace, so when KZfaq showed this on my page, i think its a sign. Thank you for spreading this.

@anthonyhowrard526 Ай бұрын

stay strong and never give up. Yu are in charge of what you think. If you get down try and go for a walk and or listen to music or anything to change what you are thinking. I know it might sound pretentious but I`m 57 and have had depression form about 6yrs old. it is not about getting better but being better with who you are.

@adamgouveia7590 4 ай бұрын

This kid is so unbelievably talented. This was the first song I heard by him around 9-10 months ago and I was sold

@maktub8669 5 ай бұрын

Holy shit I really didn’t think you’d ACTUALLY do this song after messaging you on insta but my heart exploded when I opened KZfaq. THANK YOU for watching! Told you he was next level 😏

@AdamBazille 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for suggesting it to them!

@willasacco9898 4 ай бұрын

Your reaction was spot-on. I am now a new subscriber.

@HeartSupport 4 ай бұрын

It was a great recommendation!! Thanks for messaging me!

@motafett 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this reaction. ❤ The next Ren song needs to be Sick Boi it follows Hi Ren perfectly.

@9madness9 5 ай бұрын

Agreed also Diazepan and How to be me live version.

@rrrr6863 4 ай бұрын

Na, The official of "The Tale if Jenny and Screech"

@justagamer4610 13 сағат бұрын

I’m so glad Ren is getting the recognition he deserves his music is absolutely amazing. Every time he decides to write it’s always a story with a dark theme that has been perfectly thought out and executed

@CharlieNebaw 16 күн бұрын

I am a Welsh Irish singer and teacher who comes from an extremely challenging childhood of abuse. A friend shared this song the other day and I haven't been able to stop listening. I live with autoimmunity illness and everything expressed in this song. True musical brilliance because the guitar reminds me of the usher waltz by Nikita koshkin. To express his soul on guitar in harmony with his voice is truly amazing.

@DeuceTreyz 5 ай бұрын

Now that you've opened Pandora Box of Ren, would love to see your reaction to Full Tale of Jenny and Screech

@damagedcalm420 5 ай бұрын

yass

@garysherwin3316 5 ай бұрын

Definitely

@Nizzleson 5 ай бұрын

A monumental artistic feat, brilliant, and beautiful for sure. But very confronting, and potentially triggering. Worth mentioning before anyone watches it I think.

@707Berto 5 ай бұрын

Pandora's Box... a source of unexpected problems?

@Entellegence 5 ай бұрын

Yup. Soon you'll come across Blind Eyed and on top of Rens performance you will be asking, "Who TF is this OTHER Guy?!?!?!?" Just wow...

@DistrictWitch 5 ай бұрын

'Let it teach you to dance, it's a slow dance' - ah guys this reaction made my day. These are some high truths

@Ortti 5 ай бұрын

I second this...

@TrianglesAndCircles 5 ай бұрын

The first few times I heard Hi Ren I cried because I thought he was reading my mind.😊❤

@keithdohey2776 5 күн бұрын

I don’t remember the last time I cried. Like full on shed tears, this song/video… I exploded into tears. Holding my breath and trying hard not to but couldn’t help it. Absolute work of art.

@archerandthemouse Күн бұрын

My son is a soulful singer and song writer. We sat down together to listen to this. He speaks for his generation who is reaching out and asking for understanding from the people before them who just don't. He is reaching out and saying "it's ok you got this and you are not alone". This isn't just about mental wellness, this is the artists struggle, the duality. He nailed it.

@woodywoodman2319 5 ай бұрын

In all my 56 years, including 40 as a rock guitarist, I've never seen anyone Close to his artistry!!! I HOPE y'all dig into his work! He literally has more layers than an onion, more Bars than a prison!!! Suggest Murderer, Sick Boi, Back on 74/Message in a Bottle, Ocean, earned it/Mansworld, etc... He literally has NO Bad tracks!!!

@chucknorris5141 5 ай бұрын

I have not heard a single song that I do not like. From his story telling, to his rapping, to his playful childish joints!!! By far my favorite artist!!

@woodywoodman2319 5 ай бұрын

@@chucknorris5141 Right!!!

@Reacts2Reacts 5 ай бұрын

I have seen this video being reacted to so many times but it never gets old! I’m here for it. Appreciate your prospective and welcome to the world of REN!!!🎉

@cpstratton67 5 ай бұрын

Shortest 15 minutes on the U tube.

@mikem1457 4 ай бұрын

I wish you well on your journey. 🤘

@billydurham692 6 күн бұрын

The fact she repeated the lyric in one shot deserves a lot of respect. Thats not an easy line.

@wexmell 5 күн бұрын

I've only ever heard a small part of the song and never the entire thing... And now I'm just sitting here bawling my eyes out

@Hi-SickBoiFan 5 ай бұрын

You would enjoy Ren's 1 Million subscriber video, inspiring. If you want to know his story in his own words an interview he did on 'The Zach Sang Show' is incredible, he also explains the meaning behind the pig mask :)

@kellyt5341 5 ай бұрын

This 💯 🔥

@davidperkins6752 5 ай бұрын

@@kellyt5341 this also!!🙂

@SavannahBrininstool 4 ай бұрын

Yes! I was going to say that @HeartSupport watch the subscriber video and then contact him for an interview.

@epicmage82 5 ай бұрын

Everything about this song is next level. Of course the lyrics, and voices, but also the way he builds tension, and defuses it to build again is so damn good. It takes you on a ride. The guy is so extremely talented.

@justinbirkholz7814 Ай бұрын

Hi Ren is a masterpiece. It's so beautiful it makes me cry every time I watch it. His other music is really good too. He's such an incredibly talented artist.

@RmarkGillmer 4 ай бұрын

For those who don't know, "When the 25-year-old first visited his GP he was diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder, before being told by doctors in 2011 he had chronic fatigue syndrome. But last December - after seeking specialist medical advice in Brussels - he was finally diagnosed with the bacterial infection Lyme disease." He said: 'My life changed overnight, I woke up one morning feeling like I'd been spiked - my personality disappeared, I was having muscle spasms and I kept having panic attacks."

@nickmorgan8434 Ай бұрын

I'm going threw circles with the medical feild they can't diagnose anything

@RmarkGillmer Ай бұрын

@@nickmorgan8434 Have you been tested for Lyme disease?

@nickmorgan8434 Ай бұрын

@RmarkGillmer no I just had an mri on my brain today they found no abnormalities..but I know I'm not right

@eddieknight1653 Ай бұрын

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😅 😢😢 🎉🎉 I'll wear something lucky and nice time planned

@eddieknight1653 Ай бұрын

I pray in church all the time got to,😢😢😢😮😮😮

@Heiksch2000 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! And next has to be "Suic*de" by Ren...i cried my eyes out while hearing it for the first time.

@AndrewinAus 5 ай бұрын

Agreed, and then perhaps the duets with Chinchilla. I think one needs to work their way up to The Trilogy so as to not end up an emotional mess by the end.

@Fertho 5 ай бұрын

I would love to hear what they have to say about this song.

@jayebrady11 5 ай бұрын

Also "For Joe". These two ladies just laid down one of the best Ren reactions I've seen yet. They should go down the rabbit hole together because I think they'd have great insights to share.

@AndrewinAus 5 ай бұрын

@@jayebrady11Yes or even Freckled Angels as well

@020redbandita 4 ай бұрын

It came out days after we buried my 52 yo cousin, who I adored, who did that thing. For weeks, I was torn between my own gashing emotional wound, and the solace the song can give.

@Montana_wildhack70 5 ай бұрын

This song lifted me up out of a dark place❤

@alvaro6522 5 ай бұрын

Lets gooo!!!!💪💪💪💪💪 ❤

@dccorallo 5 ай бұрын

Makes me tear up every time. In a good way

@tfodthogtmfof7644 5 ай бұрын

I do not know you and we may never meet, but you may do something for someone, touch someone else’s life in a way that even you do not realize. That simple act may make a world of difference for one person or even thousands. So it is my hope that your journey through the darkness either made you stronger or helps others negotiate through their own struggles. I hope you keep rising up and lifting all around you with your presence. Light, love, and Magic always!

@Montana_wildhack70 5 ай бұрын

@@tfodthogtmfof7644 thank you ❤️

@StephenHildebrand-ky4vm 4 ай бұрын

Me too

@joesomebody8487 2 күн бұрын

This could actually go down as one of the best song about mental health ever written. This is unbelievable.

@Jrdn.A 8 сағат бұрын

I cant work out why this popped into my feed but I am so glad it did. Thank you Heart Support. This v has been such an awesome watch. ❤ Will share with my fam.

@joelamaro4525 5 ай бұрын

You have to read his backstory. He had misdiagnosed lyme disease for years. In the hospital for a long time. Also, he did this song in one take.

@cpstratton67 5 ай бұрын

And the way he taught himself to play guitar. he is a genius.

@gohumberto 4 ай бұрын

There are some camera shots in the video that mean it can't have been 1 take. However ...... It's the most amazing thing I've seen on KZfaq for some time (and I've been down the Ren Rabbit Hole all year).

@OxholeBassBananas 4 ай бұрын

@@gohumberto Yeah, he admitted in some interview that there are parts of the camera shots from another take attempt (in the end when the camera is moving close to him), but ultimately the recording is single take, the sound is one take, just the video is a little enriched with bits of another take.

@QueenBabylonnia 4 ай бұрын

@@gohumbertoit’s a live one take….They had more than one camera set up, which was put together at the end, it was done on a very small budget, and couldn’t stay in the room for long. He has a mic pinned at his neck. He is really known for doing the live takes in his videos, eg the trilogy of Jenny and screech, and videos of him playing and performing live, he is very talented, playing (self taught) guitar and also the piano.

@Kel_FUCK_CANCER 4 ай бұрын

He does have Lyme disease he was misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome

@etechconnect48 5 ай бұрын

Ladies. I am emotionally moved with your review. At 73 this piece by Ren has become my passion. Your review explains why in words. Thank you for your review. Ren is beyond a treasure. He transcends our daily reality and opens a way to vision our unseen world within us. Choreograph the Dance. Beautiful... Ren brings his true self to his ART.

@valkyrie1066 3 ай бұрын

YES! I'm 65 and Ren has been CRITICAL in my own pursuit of mental health. I feel I've made more progress personally after Ren and Therapy than I've made in DECADES. We NEED him, we've needed him for a VERY long time!!! I watched this accidentally....cried for a solid hour....and called a therapist. THANK YOU REN!

@MC-zr7hl 2 ай бұрын

@valkyrie1066 that's awesome. I hope you're doing better.

@Sassyglbeauty 4 ай бұрын

The fact he does this in one take is absolutely mind-blowing. He shows so many individual talents in this one video. Acting (idc what anyone says, this is in someways theater), skill on guitar, singing, an amazing lyricist and also a deep understanding of the human psyche and spiritual understanding.

@eEnzo0 2 ай бұрын

Hearing him is like hearing a scream inside for everyone. Not good enough, fighting to prove ourselves, fighting against us. This song brings me in tears every time thinking about so many people struggling.

@stuartreddall8678 5 ай бұрын

Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. Check out his other songs like Sick Boi or the three collective songs called the tale of Jenny & Screech and Violets tale (watch all those 3 together)

@tiffany_greeneyes4901 5 ай бұрын

I honestly don’t think I’ve ever seen a more accurate portrayal of what living with anxiety feels like.

@jimmyzechman9887 5 күн бұрын

I’ve worn that noose. I know it’s voice like I know my own. It doesn’t speak to me anymore.This song turned me around. I’ve been clean of heroin for 4 years now. Ty ren

@DirtyBeans 4 күн бұрын

That´s fucking awesome man! Ivé never met you but im proud of you. Keep moving forward.

@fta206 8 күн бұрын

This song is a masterpiece and I will share it every so often to make sure no one ever forgets it.

@Montana_wildhack70 5 ай бұрын

Is this your first Ren song? So happy for you! It’s an amazing journey.

@AndrewinAus 5 ай бұрын

And amazing journey indeed, one just needs tissues and a cup of tea and preferably comfort food for after.

@clarissathompson 5 ай бұрын

Ren has inspired a fandom that stands together and supports each other, all of us ready to bring his message to anyone that will listen. Go down the Rabbit Hole, you are definitely a Renegade in the making❤️

@Gaming_Sparky58 4 ай бұрын

I think this was very real for Ren, most don't know but there is a chilling video on KZfaq of Ren at his darkest point and really makes these songs hit more after watching it.

@shady.219 14 күн бұрын

"when you loosen the noose on the rope" 😮 what a line that is

@adam.4487 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for reacting to anything by Ren. Bisecting or dissecting Ren's brain may be too much of a challenge for normal human beings. Everything Ren does is either fun, sad, outrageous, crazy, deep with meaning, or educational. Ren is an enigma, although not a true enigma according to a "dictionary", since he tells us more about himself and his life than a true enigmatic person would, he isn't mysterious he doesn't hide anything. But he surprises most of us with his diversity.

@MoreKellBellPlease 5 ай бұрын

Re had be through the wringer with the medical and mental health fields. He suffered for so long with being told it's all in his head. One doctor told him to get a hobby 😢 . (Zach Sang Interview). Finally, it was discovered he had Lyme disease. But it had already wrecked his body, and he's still suffering today, but not as drastically. He's talked a lot about acceptance. He's been in Canada all of 2023 and still there currently going to clinic 5 days a week. I believe music kept him alive.

@magicalmusic882 Күн бұрын

Such an amazing video about one of the best videos on KZfaq! I think this is a great example of yin and yang, but often people think of the yin in the yang and vice versa, the circles, but just as importantly is the boundary where they constantly rub against each other and creates friction. The totality of who you are is the "dance" of the boundaries and the growth of yin and yang within each other. An example is action vs procrastination, to defeat procrastination, just get up and act, it's that simple in theory, but tough to enact. Great job team!

@sfckrbec 3 ай бұрын

The voice that you hear when you are loose in the noose on the rope. The most powerful words I've heard in a song ever. Thanks for listening to him.

@danhitchner 5 ай бұрын

I'm a heavy metal listener at heart, but i enjoy almost all genres of music. Ren is my favorite new artist. I bought all his CDs to help support his musical journey. He is a genius and an artist in the most amazing ways.

@debbiedebster5806 5 ай бұрын

You know it's not just appreciation for his music, but love ... & the spell is CAST, when reactors start getting really angry at Devilish Ren😂 its so perfect!❤

@tonyvance1781 2 күн бұрын

This song hits so hard for me because I feel we all face this battle, we all struggle to survive, and a lot of times, we are our own victims, being beaten and bruised by the part of us we don't understand. Thankfully I have never truly felt suicidal, but I have, and am, dealing with depression. The cycle of beating myself up and and feeling sad and unmotivated. I loved hearing your take on this song

@fredmacgregor4295 3 күн бұрын

As someone who has battled a negative inner voice and has added the voices of others who are/have been critical of me, the first time I heard this song I cried. I still cry every time I hear it. While I’m doing the work to understand what this voice is and develop the skills to work with this voice, it’s so hard. I now recognize so many of the decisions I have made in life were a product of this negative voice.

@Prsboy78 5 ай бұрын

Juxtaposition and internal battle is something that we can all relate too, which makes how he goes about it even more amazing. Live, one take, cinematography and of course a story telling masterpiece. Finishing by breaking the forth wall and again the message is still relatable as well as personal. This video should be used in schooling for almost every subject of artistry and mental health service. Brilliant is an understatement.

@primo1331 5 ай бұрын

I've not heard of Hi Ren but this is really good.

@Abdul-Mo 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations. You've now been blessed. Enjoy going down the Ren rabbit hole to continue being blown away 🫡

@user-um5cp2cs5j 5 ай бұрын

Hi ren finds people when they are ready to hear it, congratulations it's your turn

@chrischatfield2935 5 ай бұрын

John are you in for a treat ,rens talent knows no bounds ,it's a rollercoaster,enjoy my friend

@christyheffernan1248 5 ай бұрын

Please do check him out. He’s got a great catalog.

@primo1331 5 ай бұрын

I'll most definitely be buying his albums ya'll! Watched a few youtube vids so far. Fantastic stuff.

@MistyDawn.D 4 күн бұрын

This was more therapy and healing than I've had in the last 4 years...❤

@DirtyBeans 4 күн бұрын

I felt the same the first time i found this channel.

@mrmongo6722 23 күн бұрын

It’s crazy I’m 60 years old and constantly dealing with the same battle and REN and your analogy of this song has given me a new thought of my inner self I wish I would have heard this forty years ago.

@douglasg.9271 5 ай бұрын

This is an incredible piece of art, that has given me a new perspective. I wish I had seen this 45 yrs ago.

@lokidecat 5 ай бұрын

Two of my favorite YT'ers listening to one of my favorite artists doing one of my favorite songs. This whole video is a gift.

@iamlpinthe312 4 ай бұрын

For all the first timers her to Ren , this is how a good majority of us Renegades became aware of Ren and then full fledged Renegades. It’s a rabbit hole well worth exploring. You will be endlessly amazed, moved , in awe, and entertained as well as enriched by this mind blowing artist AND AN EVEN MORE IMPRESSIVE HUMAN BEING!! Welcome to the Ren Rabbit Hole❤

@ClearTheRubble7 5 ай бұрын

Ren also said in an interview that some people thought he had "defeated his evil side" by the end of this song--but his intention was to show exactly what you said, that he learned to accept his "dark" side. learn from it, derive creativity from it, etc. Sort of like Carl Jung's "shadow." Excellent reaction, analysis and commentary! Ren has been a great source of inspiration--and yes, therapy--for me and so many other people around the world. 🤠

@Mhantrax 5 ай бұрын

Yup. Ying Yang from Taoism, Buddhist concepts of balance and not attaching to your thoughts. Good stuff.

@DavidMorisset 2 ай бұрын

Melody and Rhythm as one.

@ClearTheRubble7 2 ай бұрын

@@DavidMorisset Yes, good call. You even hear that in the way Ren raps and plays guitar in this song: more rhythmic dark side, more melodic light side. I hadn't thought of it that way.

@jasonremy1627 5 ай бұрын

This is one of the best reactions I've seen to Hi Ren in a long time. Subbed to see more of your Ren journey!

@vinnybag-o-donuts4362 6 күн бұрын

If you've never lived it, then you can't explain it

@lorigermanson675 Ай бұрын

I think all therapists should listen to this song. It accurately describes what goes on in some of our thoughts. I have depression, anxiety with strong RSD traits. This song is me!

@jeffwilson3205 5 ай бұрын

You’re in for a ride. Ren has emerged on the other side, and is choreographing the most beautiful dance. He’s a once in a generation artist.

@jasonremy1627 5 ай бұрын

Welcome to the world of Ren. This is a deep rabbit hole to fall into. I hope y'all enjoy your journey.

@jensandersen9422 4 күн бұрын

I love the awesome conscious input/reactions from two different generations/states of life experience to this. -Your input matches well with the art Ren expressed and aids others that view this to actualize an ascendant life experience. Thank you.

@michaelmitchell6558 4 ай бұрын

No clue what channel this is but never miss a chance to watch a Ren reaction

@MusicIsMyLife-sj1oc 5 ай бұрын

A tearjerker and absolutely amazing, this hit me hard on a positive level

@purpleice4138 5 ай бұрын

All my long life, I have no memory of ever hearing that inner voice of hope, confidence and pride. All I know is the dark thoughts. Therapy nor drugs have yet to help. @heartsupport

@franzmarley 4 ай бұрын

It's fully possible to learn to love yourself. There are practices for self-compassion and they're for real. The way I see it is that we create our thoughts. So you've been creating a lot of dark ones, probably very good at it, a master even if it's going on for so long. Starting at the other end, to me, makes sense. Practice being kind to yourself. Also respect that you're a black belt self-hater, sparring against that is going to take time. What really got through to me tho is the realization of that I am the one in control. Sure, I might go on autopilot, but I can take the wheel. If it makes sense at all, awesome, it was a good reminder for myself. Balance to you friend, reaching out to the void is still doing something.

@basspowerof6 3 күн бұрын

I identify so much with him and his struggle. The inner voice can be so loud sometimes.

@moonryder203 Ай бұрын

REN is true art, real raw talent, he has played his part in helping others. He suffered to bring this epic piece to the world.

@mikeross1984 5 ай бұрын

I have never seen your channel before, but this was a fantastic take on Ren. He is so talented, and has such a unique outlook on life and the world. He has many other great songs to check out. Great reaction!

@MegsD79 5 ай бұрын

I have watched countless reactions to this song/video since I found Ren in Jan of 2023 and this is a top-tier reaction. Ren is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime artist. Every song he does will evoke emotions. He not only is super-talented singer, rapper, producer, writer, etc, etc but he is also a genuine, humble, intelligent man who has embraced his purpose of being someone to inspire others, teach others, speak for those without a voice as well as speak to those that are stuck in the dark and show them that they are not alone. You should check out Ren's 1 million subscriber video, it will give you a better idea of Ren and what he is trying to share thru his platform and music. New subscriber here! I am hoping you do react to more Ren and if you do choose to react to more Ren then I will tune in. ❤

@PetterVessel 4 ай бұрын

I listen to metal, and lyrics mean much for me. The lyrics is why I am able to listen to Ren. This young man is bloody genious!

@unityostara6380 Күн бұрын

I have gotten more from this video about a video than more than a decade of therapy!

@durky4891 5 ай бұрын

Loved the reaction to this. I can't wait to see you go down the Ren rabbit hole

@calle444 5 ай бұрын

I’ve seen so many reactions to this song. Y’all nailed it. ❤ Well done.

@obvioussense9299 3 ай бұрын

I wish i still had that level of empathy. Lost that level of emotion long ago. I hope you stay this way and never lose that spark, that light of humanity

@chrisoconnor7110 Ай бұрын

Between this beautiful song/message and Melissa's words at the end, I know I'm here for a purpose and I exist

@user-zu6ir6kj5g 5 ай бұрын

That was an excellent reaction - loved it! He's the most significant artist for decades (as far as I'm concerned). His music and lyrics, his insight and wisdom, the subject matters, and the way he "personally" connects with us - is extraordinary. Listen to "Sick Boi" (disillusionment with the medical profession, and ultimately the broader status quo) - or, "Chalk Outlines" (the emotionally numbing effect of anti-depressants). Then there's "For Joe" (about the s**c*de of his close friend), or you might also be intrigued by, "How to be Me". Enjoy the ride - aside from the wonderful music, Ren's a therapists dream come true! (Taylor - I do believe you've fallen in love!)

@chucknorris5141 5 ай бұрын

All of this!!

@jerryskidlsd 5 ай бұрын

This is my first time seeing your reactions. I'm glad you've discovered Ren. This song literally saved my life. I was in the depths of dispar when I heard it for the first time. The emotional release was so intense and life changing, that I am eternally greatful. Keep going down the Ren rabbit hole, you won't be disappointed. His other music is wonderful as well. Great reaction from the two of you. Thank you!

@brandondillman5848 Ай бұрын

Anyone who wants to enjoy more like this …. His entire portfolio is good like this #impactthroughart

@jerrykudos9445 29 күн бұрын

Best reaction that I hunted so far

@celinel9750 5 ай бұрын

''Their are victime and their are student'' some suffer without growing out of it, and some learn they are student. Great reaction.

@UncleSpellbinder 5 ай бұрын

Seeing someone react to this for the first time is wonderful. I discovered REN during the early days of the pandemic lockdowns. And I haven't looked back. Like others have said here, the REN rabbit hole is deep, Enjoy the ride. REN is absolutely BRILLIANT.

@ankiking 4 ай бұрын

Every artist has some version of these two voices. That the genius of Ren is able to express it for all of us is amazing.

@stevevaldivia231 2 ай бұрын

I discovered ren only a few days ago. He’s an absolute genius. I never knew I needed his music in my life

@pjsebadoh5412 4 ай бұрын

This is just my thoughts on this song, I was speechless, I sat there for an hour...trying to figure out what just saw/heard. It shook me, broke me down, and then built me back ... This is just...Excellence.

@sigally 5 ай бұрын

I love the way this song impacted y'all. I've listened to reactions to this more times than I can count. The beauty is that it's purposefully open to interpretation . Each person takes their own life experiences and attaches the song to their own life. It's not parental for me, but it is to others. The beauty of this piece of art is that Ren wraps it up and delivers a gift to the rest of us. Rens overarching message is that learning to accept the light and dark can lead to an easier more fulfilled life.

@bcrave34 Ай бұрын

@heartsupport. I have never heard this before but oh my god. The last parts of this song brought me to tears. Very powerful song. I am so glad I stumbled upon this. In the last year I have lost most of my vision and that took me to a dark place for a while but sings like this have helped me so much. Keep up the great work. Thank you!

@ianjmccullough3614 4 ай бұрын

Ren and NF are to of the most underrated musicians around today!!! Their music is always so deep and meaningful which relates to so many people!!!

@melaniebryant893 5 ай бұрын

Please check out Chalkoutlines live with Chinchilla and Sick Boi. You both would love them both. Thanks for this reaction. Ren is a very special artist. After those two.... How to Be Me (also with Chinchilla) and For Joe

@peterggordon 5 ай бұрын

I heard this song for the first time yesterday and liked it. Watching it with you two, I cried in the final section.

@ScottyRosencrance-dq4pj 4 ай бұрын

You’ve got to watch black Pegasus. He brings on different people, artists, to witness their first time with him and they are brilliant. There are dozens of reactions to this, but his are some of my favorites

@peterggordon 4 ай бұрын

@@ScottyRosencrance-dq4pj I'll give it a listen, thanks for the recommend 🙂

@seagull01-cp8pb 4 ай бұрын

This song has so many layers. A lot of REN’s music is very intelligent as well as beautiful. Enjoy discovering him. 💕👍🦇