Thanks as always for the support everybody! If you want to stream the song you can here ren-chinchilla.lnk.to/ChalkOutlinesSo

I read somewhere that a wise man once said, “when you’re happy you enjoy the melody, but when you’re broken you understand the lyrics.”

Two hours ago I had no idea who this man was. Now here I am plowing through his catalog and sharing it with anybody that will listen. Thanks for this fantastic art. Can't wait to hear it all!

How come I've never had of this guy all my life but just like two hours ago and he's blowing my mind 🤯

A week of listening to Ren has utterly broken me, but in a way that I might rebuild stronger than before. Ren (if you happen to see this comment) I want you to know that you've been such a good friend to me this week. Me and countless others. Thanks mate.

I'm 44 and haven't been this excited about an artist in many many years. I basically still listen to stuff I liked in the 90s. This gives me hope.

"I'm scared of being okay because all things change." That line broke me.

12 years working within mental health care, 50 years of bouts of poor mental health. Your songs are such an accurate description of the way that most of us live our lives.

Strong men shine in power for themselves. But great men shine in weakness so others may find a way forward. Thank you for your continued honesty, your vulnerability, and the hope you give others that their shit can get better too ❤️

I simply can't fathom how creative and clever Ren is when composing. He's wildly underrated, and every little detail in his music is out of this world. Thank you for your music genuinely.

Their voices together, man 🤌 fucking amazing.

This song is beyond powerful....I lost my son. He was 39 ....so much to live for but diagnosed bipolar...his medications were the wrong mix. He didn't know how to tell them he was not just an alcoholic or addict that you could not just put him in their cookie cutter categories....not one of the drugs he was prescribed was enough on their own to kill him...mixed proved lethal...I can hear his angst in this song...I can see his face with that great big smile....I miss him.

We love you. Your chapters are amazing. Your art has pulled my family together. My kids sing your songs without realizing. Don’t ever change. We will always be here for you. ❤ YOUR Fans

Im 70 and I don’t listen to much contemporary music because it sounds overproduced with embalming fluid. It’s such a joy, and a sense of relief, to see/hear music that is so alive. You’re beautiful, Ren.

I’m a 42 year old gynaecologist from Sweden. Father of two. I’m a fairly boring man. I don’t listen to new music. I have stayed with the bands i liked as a teenager. I found your music via #thefairyvoicemother. Absolutely incredible! I’ve been struggeling with depression and anxiety for years. Trying to stay sober. Your music is fucking with my brain! I JUST CAN’T STOP LISTENING! Yesterday i must’ve listened to Hi Ren at least 20 times and today i decided that i really need to try another of your songs. Unbelieveble! I have now decided that this is my new theme song. It cuts right through my defenses. Best i heard in loong time. Thank You!

I’m a 54 year old man, and I have never FELT music like when I listen to REN. I don’t know what that says about my mental state, but it is what it is. And Chinchilla is amazing in this, and to be honest, so is the person with the camera.

Watching them sing their hearts out with locked eyes just gave me chills for some reason. It was so powerful and raw.

I just found Ren this week with Hi Ren. I've battled depression for most of my life and your music has touched me down to my soul. Then I came across this masterpiece. I can feel all the emotion both of you put into this song. I just hope your music starts to get all the praise it deserves. Chalk Outlines should be a number one hit and performed live on an awards show. I pray for your health Ren and that the world can enjoy your talent for many years to come.

This is not just music, this is art. He may be the most talented artist on the planet at the moment.

This kind of powerful writing comes not from searching deep within oneself, but by standing aside and allowing oneself to emerge completely and unashamedly, and, if you're lucky, you grab desperately at the shape of truth as it floats out and commit it to paper before it is gone forever

I went through some tragedies back to back. They pit me on antidepressants. They ruined my life. Put me in a pure psychosis. I've spent the last 5 years recovering. This music hits my soul. No one knows but I feel they do. The suffering some endure. It's truly insufferable.

Can i just say, probably the MOST underrated artist I think ever. You've encouraged me so much through your music Ren. Favourite artist by far...

I never thought I'd have to psych myself up to listen to a song. But when i accidentally came accross "Hi Ren" this morning and it blew my mind i knew I'd have to be feeling strong to listen to this one. Ren, i truely believe you might be the person this world needs right now.

I'm 65. You get excited about music in your late teens and early twenties then complain about how new music is bad and boring. And then I hear you guys and I'm as excited as when I first heard Combat Rock or Dark Side of the Moon. Bought all your CDs just to help you on your journey. Keep going.

I lost my husband / soulmate August of 2023 and this really hit home! I can’t stop listening to it even though it makes me cry every time I do. That says a lot about it! I feel what they are singing and feel what I’m feeling… bravo!

Chinchilla sings as if she has a genuine concern for Ren's health and is a great friend with plenty of emotional support.

From one trauma survivor to another, you an absolute beacon of light. Thank you Ren.

I’m gonna need a full live album with you both featuring in every song. I seriously cannot get enough of how your voices mix.

This guy has been put on this earth for a reason!!. He tells his story and you feel his pain in his Lyrics, iv suffered from bad mental health and physical, but for once in over 25 years, I can honestly say that REN, you keep me head strong, and to never give up!! 💯% 👍🏻

This isn't just music, it's not just a song. What you are doing here, so effectively, is building bridges of empathy for people who don't face these battles and never will. You are bridging the distance between the apathy that makes so many not care. Keep singing, keep writing, keep collaborating. Your voice is powerful and it is demonstrating the lie in the stigma.

No sequencing, samples or auto tune. Just God given talent!

Thank you for having the courage to share yourself with us.

Going on 42 with ptsd, bipolar type 2 and more, I was surprised to find such rawness from someone so young. I see your pain and your strength, and the beauty of what you have made. You keep doing what you do. People need to hear you. Thank you!

I'm 62 and I've been waiting 20 to 30 years to listen to good solid, creative talent. A new genre. An antidote to X Factor crap. And finally along comes Ren. No bullshit, no creative direction by suits working for a label. Bravo kid. Bravo. Stay humble. You're in a league of your own.

Having just discovered this for myself along with Hi Ren, this speaks to me no other piece of art ever has. I'm 33 and going through a divorce. Pieces of my self are being taken from me and my life is turbulence incarnate. I lost my parents to cancer and a heart attack. With little to no one left, I needed this. I needed a reason to keep going. Thank you Ren. Just, thank you.

So many nights as a kid, I sat and prayed hoping I would wake up as someone else in the morning. Ren, your songs all move me in different ways but this one hits a part of my heart that I didn't know still hurts so strongly. Thank you for leaning into your genius and allowing us to revel in it with you.

Jesus H Crist! Ren is on a different level. Prodigy . Master class. I just found him and binged every song. I am in AWE ! with his talent. TRULY GIFTED.

Currently diagnosed with Deep depression and praying every night not to give up to my deamons ... Listining to Ren help me take it easy

13 hours ago I've never heard of Ren. I've now become a 54 year old fan. I've listened to endless songs. Watched 7 hours of reactions to "hi ren" understood every shock and tear they felt. You young sir are a Renaissance man we've all been longing for

Ich fahr in die Arbeit,höre seine Musik,fahre heim,höre seine Musik,sie ist permanent in meinem Kopf und heilt meine komische Seele.Ich werde ruhiger,schau aus dem Fenster im Bus und bin komplett bei ihm und seiner Musik.Danke!

I just listened to that about 10 times in a row. I'm 54 and have been free from opiates for 17 months now. Hope is alive and well and no-one is truly alone. Ren keeps blowing my mind with his music. The lyrics are so relatable, and he is so freaking talented it's crazy. Which I guess is why he's showing up on everyone's radar now. Don't know how it took so long. He was incredible doing covers when he was busking on the street. ❤ Seriously mesmerised by his music ❤ And Wow, these two together...beautiful.

When Chinchilla hits those notes at the end... chills....

"Little by little, bit by bit, I'll push it down with a new habit." Probably the most impactful line I've ever heard.

I am 70 and enjoying your music Ren. Chalk Outlines is my new favourite. Thank you for sharing with us. Your music, your undeniable talent. Best I've heard and seen for many years❤️

As I recovered from Depression and Anxiety early this year I scrolled through KZfaq and saw this video Hi Ren. Blew me away how relatable it was, not stop listening to genesis, hi ren, sick boi and Chalk outlines. Ren is a serious talent musician whom has had his health issues wish him nothing but the best 👍🏻 soar high brother

I discovered Ren's music today - Ren you are already far beyond the star I am sure you'll inevitably become. I am 44 and a music lover and musician who's played in bands all my life. I have a deep love for roots reggae and dub, but I love songwriters like Father John Misty and also a good breakbeat rave up.. ...... Today, in you I think I've seen the future. I am sure you don't need me to tell you that you're a true artist Ren - you know the risks you've taken and the sacrifices you've made - but we can see it too. It's paying off in your art. You're a staggering talent who is willing to really be themselves. I really think you have achieved an incredible amount already but truly believe you could go on to do something truly unique and era defining. God knows who or what will come out on the other side - but we both know you're gonna go there. Bless up.

And to add I am 67 years old and what Ren is doing as an artist and human being is amazing and beautiful and very much appreciated.

The intensity of daisy's performance brings me tears. What an incredible song. Live too... FML!

This man has limitless talent, I hope he gets everything he wants and more. Thank you for your beautiful words on every song I have heard you sing.

Old man from America 🇺🇸 here. And finally someone that can carry the torch for this new generation on how to be a real artist. Carry on young lad your doing big things. One day they will say this is how it's done. And he is a legend. Me and my kids love your music bro. From across the pond we thank you for you sharing your talents 🙏

LYRICS (we all love to sing along dont we) I'm still here in this bed that I crawled in I hope that I'm someone else in the morning So take this one, wash it down and you'll be fine Then walk around in a floating chalk outline But so it goes, let it be In the gallows I balanced on my toes so I can breathe But little by little, bit by bit I push it back down with a new habit If not for long, just for a while I'll bury myself with a great big smile (Oh my my, oh my my) We trace ourselves in these chalk outlines (Oh my my, oh my my) Erase ourselves in these chalk outlines Sertraline and a sip of serotonin Don't cry 'cause there's a pill for everything Take this one, wash it down and you'll be fine The feeling goes and you draw a chalk outline And so it goes, let it be In the gallows, I balanced on my toes so I can breathe But little by little, bit by bit I push it back down with a new habit If not for long, just for a while I'll bury myself with a great big smile (Oh my my, oh my my) We trace ourselves in these chalk outlines (Oh my my, oh my my) Erase ourselves Such a perfect day, take it just in case, take it just in case I'm scared of being okay, 'cause all things change, all things change Such a perfect day, it's a beautiful shame, it's a beautiful shame I'm scared of being okay, 'cause all things change But little by little, bit by bit I push it back down with a new habit If not for long, just for a while I'll bury myself with a great big smile (Oh my my, oh my my) We trace ourselves in these chalk outlines (Oh my my, oh my my) Erase ourselves in these chalk outlines

I have been following Ren on Facebook probably for 6 years. I remember him playing his guitar busking in the streets when he would post his videos and then he started to make or videos and more music and recently he has taken off and I'm still here. This song is absolutely outstanding. The feeling the emotions and everything behind it. What a great track

In my lifetime, I've never heard a talent like this. Instrumentally and vocally incredible. The amazing thing is how relatable the songs are.

I’m 57 years old, and in my lifetime, no artist has touched me like you! Thank you REN xxx

Not enough comments about Chinchilla, Ren is insane but she's killing it also !!

Mental health awareness is so important. This is exactly what we do. We fill our void with drugs or anything that makes us forget for a little while. I mainlined everything from heroin to meth in hopes I would die. I am sober now and have been for 17 months, and I've never felt more empty.

I'm almost 62. Ren, you bring me back to when I was 17 years old. I am feeling all the angst and all the beauty once more through your music. Never before has an artist touched me so deeply. I am so grateful I stumbled across you by pure accident. You sing with every part of your soul and it resonates. We feel it all. Thank you

I'm actually fucking speechless, iv just had one of those rare moments when I accidentally found a new artist out of the blue. While on tiktok Ren appeared in a video clip, never heard of this lad before so I came to yt and I wasn't disappointed then lightening struck twice and now iv found chinchilla. God...that feeling of finding 2 new artists in the space of 10 minutes, iv literally been through every emotion while going between these two geniuses. Unique in every way and a pleasure to have stumbled their way. My mind is totally blown away. I will forever always remember where I was and what I was doing when one amazing song lead on to another and another. You guys just made this 43 year old scottish man appreciate music all over again, truly thank you for this amazing moment

Found you through "VirginRock", first with Hi Ren, then with the The Tale of Jenny and Screech. In 73 years listening to music, words and acting I've never seen anyone so talented. Keep it up please. The world needs you.

This is easily one of the top 5 most beautiful things I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. I can't thank you two enough.

The world needs more Renchilla

The guy just never misses does he? The biggest breath of musical fresh air for decades. Literally. Amazing stuff, both.

My daughter led me to this. I know she did. I love you Juji. ❤ 🌹 ♾ As painful as this is to watch, it’s a tiny payment for not knowing what to do to help you when I know you suffered a billion times more. @Ren and @X Chinchilla tonight you’ve brought me closer to understanding my daughter’s Earthly existence for the last 15 or so years of her life. This is it, the answer in the coming Age of Aquarius: let life and truth flow through Art done from the Heart. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you 🌹

You cannot imagine how many times your art has saved me! Infinitely grateful!

@RenMakesMchinchilla im 14 and my Grandfather passed a few weeks ago, youre musik and especially this song has been getting me trough hard times. Im so damn glad there are artists that make the kind of music I can relate too. Thank you and please never stop making music

56 years old, thought I'd never be impressed by a new artist. All that 'been there, done that' simply falls by the wayside after listening to Ren and his co-artists. Blown away... Thank you Ren.

The chemistry between these 2 and the way their voices blend is rare and incredible!

Omg this song totally hit home. It describes my depression and anxiety well. Thank you for the music and your other songs too. We all need someone to relate to.

Loved Trn since seeing him live and Busking in Brighton with The Big Push, paid to see them do their first full gig at Chalk and followed him since. Always moved by his incredible voice but the Poetry is something else. He's a Superstar.

Dear Ren, I’m 48 years old, been a music connoisseur all my life in every genre possible. You my friend are the most talented artist I’ve ever heard or seen. God bless you and keep it up. This song should’ve been number 1 worldwide.

I feel like I will look at my life split into pre-Ren and post-Ren era. So happy this is the voice of my generation. Just freaking incredible.

I feel like all I really want in life is someone to watch this video with me while they hold my hand and I cry. Hopefully I will also get a hug.

God, being able to sing like that- and singing with someone else who sings like that- must be such an experience. You can just tell by these two… It’s like they both go somewhere else while singing, but rarely do you see people go somewhere else together! Amazing

As someone who is 59 and bipolar I find this song stunning. I’ve been through most medications and still have severe symptoms mania and depression and music is something that has always been there for me, no matter what I go through. Then to stumble upon this song? Ren has described what I feel. I’ve had to trace those chalk lines around myself after trying so many medications hoping one would finally work without negative side effects. Many many days I feel like a chalk outline, not really knowing who I am because I let myself be defined by bipolar symptoms or medication side effect symptoms. Then the first time I listened to this song I was confused. This video has been on KZfaq for a year and I’m just now hearing it? The writing, the singers, the simple elegant guitar, the acoustics, the harmonies? Why this song hasn’t had recognization is baffling, it’s more beautiful than anything I’ve heard in a long, long time. Then add in Ren’s other songs and I’m in awe. If this song does gain attention I hope that Ren and Chinchilla are the only ones that ever perform it. I’d hate to see some big artist step in and want to sing it themselves. Ren deserves recognition and success for the music and lyrics as well as Chinchilla for her gorgeous voice. I sincerely hope Ren starts feeling better with his treatments so he can keep making his music and keep creating his music. I’m in awe at his talent.

“I'm still here in this bed that I crawled in I hope that I'm someone else in the morning” The moment i heard it for the first time I burst into tears 😭 . Oh my god , this boy has a beautiful soul❤. Ren knows how to make people cry 🙂

Been thinking last few weeks the very same, since discovered the world of Ren. Cant believe how good he is. Im 48.

This song and hi ren are by far the best songs I've heard in a very long time I'm 50 years old and now totally in awe of ren what a guy go down t he rabbit hole bless him

“Don’t cry cause there’s a pill for everything” - that one hit me deep🥲

40 years old, barely ever cried as an adult. You made me melt in tears like there's no tomorrow.. what the hell are you doing to me? The only thing I can think of is, only someone who've experienced real pain can convey words in such a way that only someone else who's experienced it knows how to translate into emotions. That's breaking me appart man... but it only goes to show what a special human being you are. If you could unravel me like you just did, me, who's protective shell has always been there to protect ever since I was a kid and always did its thing like a charm (Sometimes too well), there's no telling what you can do. You're an amazing human being, and I'm glad I came upon your music. I just can't get enough of your stuff, but this one got me a little too good... hehe! Salutes from a metalhead of French Quebec! :)

Heartbreakingly honest. I appreciate, so much, their ability to soul connect through shared vulnerability. True harmony within themselves and all things. Authentic beings. Spiritual Warriors. Magical collaboration of souls, these two, in particular. Way to find the others, you pair. Massive Love to them & every one of you that resonate with this as deeply as they do. 🌌💎🕊️

Just commenting to join the chorus of tears of understanding, pain, beauty, talent and connection. Just found Ren and I feel like his soul’s expression has shifted me and the whole world 🖤

No words for how good this is. I got smashed to the wall by this song. I'm 63 years old, heard a lot of different music, but I never heard music like this. Intens. In tears.

Man in my 31 years on this earth I have never heard anything as good as this. I relate this to my drug addiction. I am 7 years clean after a 14 year battle. Pls you two never stop making music together. The world needs this. And it can be related to anyone battling anything it’s so beautiful.

"Push myself down with a great big smile." Have literally written that in journals... several of them variations of exactly those words and sentiment. You've brought it into the world so beautifully. 💯 for these harmonies and refined rawness. Good grief this is amazing.

Supporting Chinchilla on this years The Voice, UK❤

If these 2 did this exact performance on the grammy's, it would reverberate through the world! Wow🔥

There's no better feeling than the one you get when you stumble upon real artists like those when you're utterly in love with music.

Literally the best artist of this generation, his lyrics just hits you man, that is some powerful songwriter skills in there

I just Cant stress this enough.. To me, you are Angels of the Last Judgement. Thank you for sharing. The day the world recognizes you all is the day we find our truth and thus values as a society so we can all have our true and thus universal selves again so we can have the chance to re-integrate our consciousness and transcend back into one, by doing the work. That is what your truth means to me. You are kind of a big deal. ❤️ Thanks for our Words. BRING DIVINE FULLNESS BACK ❤️🙏

After listening to Hi Ren, I find myself going down the rabbit hole discovering all of your music, I'm a metalhead in the music that I usually listen to, but this transitions all music genres it's human in it's true essence

This song needs to be played on the radio 24/7. 😎👍

I'm 37... I say that because others have and I think it is important that younger artists make an impact that way on older ppl like older artists do on younger ppl...? If that makes sense haha... Anyhow! A friend of mine showed me this and I've loved it since. So damn good.

Cannot believe this song isn't known worldwide. Fantastic hook, singing and the writing is spectacular.❤

I love reading the comments. They spread from people going through it, to those that have gone through it, to others that have watched someone go through it, and ages from young to "old". Truly amazing the connection you have to it all.

Heard this song while cleaning someone’s house now it’s my go to song every day ❤

I can’t express how much I enjoy this song. I’m 58 and I am listening to all the Ren I can! Chinchilla has an incredible voice and I love the way you sing together too! 💕

Ren is the Van Gogh of vocals His expression of spirit and soul is simply sublime A congruent artist 🎨

Dude. I listen to this every other day. I am going to be a doctor because of you. You helped me realize that I have not been living up to my potential.. And that robs everyone of the good that I can do… Thank you Ren… When I am a doctor, I will owe it all to you… My depression stems from seeing all the problems in this world, and feeling like I can’t do anything. But I know I have the potential to fix at least some of the problems. So thank you for showing me that I can be someone that saves lives. ❤️

Comment tu veux ne pas sortir une larme en regardant ça .. Et quand tu connais les problémes de santé de Ren, c'est encore plus touchant .

This song .. the words, the sound, the connection, the solidarity, beautiful, painful ...this is my soundtrack to my job right now...working with people experiencing homelessness....it's so beautiful that I can hear in a song what I hear and witness every day ❤