Thank you so much for having me on, friend. I loved it and I love YOU!

As a combat veteran I will tell you that this song brings tears to my eyes. “some people know me as hope, some people know me me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope.” I’ve been there! Ren is a treasure!!

The first time I heard this piece, I cried for a solid hour, then made an appointment with a therapist. I have become a student...not a victim. Online...I realized I was one of MILLIONS. Wait, what? You feel like that TOO????? Six months down the road....I am lighter, stronger, happier.....The raging demon is now an inconsiderate room mate. When he stands up...on his own two feet....and the surge of reggae triumph....LOVE THIS! Watch Jenny/Screech/Violet. Same thing...hard to watch, at first.....especially for those of us who have lived it....but it NEEDED to be said; and in such a BEAUTIFUL way...

Never seen anyone react so emotionally so quickly to this masterpiece. You should prob ease her into some of his heavier track. Great guest!!

Every time someone cries I cry with them, No matter how many times I watch dam it

“I stood in the flames that cremated my brains and didn’t once flinch or shake” is the most profound line when you realize he’s talking about overcoming brain damage.

There is something so beautiful about seeing people capable of really connecting and being able to express their emotions that it amazes me. And being so quick to react like that gave the impression of a deeper understanding of our human condition itself, not to mention the problems that Ren had experienced itself. Nice.

Ren is the ultimate rabbit hole, a musician of a generation honestly a true artist

Ren's music has been a huge help in me becoming sober . Thank you Ren

To this day I ask myself the question: why did I even watch this video? It's not my taste in music, at least that's what I would have said back then, and English is difficult for me to understand, I have to work out a lot of it through translation! So... why did I watch it and was immediately moved, even though I could only understand half of it? Well - my answer today is probably: because it's Ren, Ren and his way of presenting this song, and that's also the reason why I'm a big fan of Ren's art today! The translation is getting easier for me, often it's not even necessary anymore! Ren touched me as an artist in a way like no other! Thank you Rosalie and thank you to your good friend! It was a pleasure to watch this analysis👏👏👏 ❤️from Germany 👍🤝🙋‍♀️

Wendi's willingness to show vulnerability and her deep empathy would make her a STAR reactor. Help her get a channel going ASAP!!

I waited in the dark for a light to shine... but this light, all along, was I

Welcome to the RENegades. We've all shed tears over this song and several others of his. We love you!

I cried right along with your friend. Her facial features told me how deep her pain got. Ty Rosalie for bringing her on.

The movie Wendi is thinking about is "Dogma". Also, Wendi mentioned the line "...just take another pill, boy..." but it really part of that inner critic saying, "We've been here before, this treatment won't work as all these others didn't (it lists a few)." And as Ren responds to the inner critic, notice, he becomes more and more frantic in trying push it away, citing all the good things that are happening but this only feeds the inner critic and so much so, it near dominates Ren. But just before all is lost, Ren gathers himself, calms down and responds so beautifully, accepting that all that is happening to him is for a positive reason. And my favorite line from that part is "I am known by many names also, some know me as Hope or the voice you hear when the loose the noose on the rope." As suffering of mental health issues, I don't hear voice quite like that but I self-sabotage myself by daydreaming all this grandiose things where I am best of best at some sport or might titan of industry knowing how utterly impossible it is so instead of trying for a more reachable goal, I just give up and do nothing, feeling like nothing. As far as inner critic, I wonder, as with any argument, it takes two. So, if you don't react, don't defend yourself to yourself, can you silence that part of yourself? Anyhow, thank you both for reviewing this moving song and for Wendi sharing about herself. That means alot - we are not alone - we are human beings.

What a great guest - so free and articulate and expressive.

Definitely bring her back for the whole Ren rollercoaster! 🔥

Wendi was great!!! What a genuine reaction. The fact Wendi connected with this so deeply reminded me how I felt. I saw this for the first time in early February 2023 and it changed me. I have heard this 100’s of times and watched 100’s of reactions to it. I Still cannot get through this without tears. A true masterpiece. Rosalie please bring Wendi back for more Ren❤

Wow! Someone that is even MORE emphatic than me. That is not often. She literally felt the pain, with EVERY hard word, every unjust accusation. After some hundreds of reactions this hit me HARD. This is how I felt and most likely expressed, on my first watch of Hi Ren. Thank you so much, with much love from one empath to another.

I'll be 60 this year, and I have quite literally experienced THE BEST OF THE BEST in music history!! But I sincerely have never encountered anyone quite like Ren. I'm addicted to Hi Ren reactions to see just when and at what point during the song their lives change before my very eyes, and share in that moment with them. Ren is a PHENOMENON!! I blessed to be alive to witness and experience the hope I had always prayed for humanity's future. God bless you both! ❤

Ren will gain recognition for all the right things. He resonates with so many because he peels back the reality to expose the bad but at the same time gives hope! Sensational young man 😊

This particular song was recorded in one take, with four cameras... As raw as it can get. I cry almost every time I hear this song. Such deep meaning.

One of if not the best reaction so far to Hi Ren, having seen over 300 reactions and lost count of the time just playing the track it still brings a tear to my eyes every time. 60 years young and Ren is the best artist in my lifetime.

Wendi ... your reaction was beautiful. Thanks Rosalie for introducing her to Ren. Much love to you both.

Such a visceral reaction, I felt like my heart broke when Wendi’s did. As many others have said, I think it would be great to take Wendi for the whole Ren journey. Rosalie, outstanding content as always. You two have an excellent chemistry together on camera. Looking forward to more!

Please have her back for more Ren. This was a beautiful reaction allround.

So glad you let it play through entirely, without interruption and analysis, to watch her react in real-time, one take, to the song as it's meant to be heard. That was really powerful. She got it immediately. Thanks so much for doing this.

I've seen Hi Ren over 100 times, still I shed tears with you, Wendi! 😂

Thank you for showing great restraint when letting your friend just watch and absorb the song in full. Many reactions can't help themselves butting in to explain parts they think might have been missed. 👍

It's been a year and five months since I first heard "Hi Ren" and it still brings the tears and emotions. I remember hearing it in bits and pieces on Justin Hawkins' channel and thinking " sounds really interesting but I can't imagine any sort of replay value". I couldn't have been more wrong. This song and Ren's journey have encouraged me to seek help for my own issues. It's been life changing.

I loved the call out that everyone has a bit of darkness and can connect. I've personally never been clinically depressed or suicidal, but the battle with yourself, self confidence, self hatred, cynicism, pessimism, etc. are all completely relatable.

Enjoy your journey Wendi, the rabbitt hole awaits.

Awesome! Please bring her in again for more Ren :)

This was a beautiful reaction. I don't think much more needs to be said. 👏

Yep Wendi needs a KZfaq channel where she not only reacts to Ren and others but shares her story. I'll definitely check out her podcast, but I have a feeling she'll do really well in the KZfaq space and she can definitely help and educate others which is the most important thing!

Best reaction ever!

Great reaction! I love the point that you can't NOT think about , say chocolate ice cream, by not thinking about it. The only way you can do it is to think about something else.

That's A réaction!!! In silence whithout cut, just feel. Bravo from france

Whew! Wendi, there, got beat up. Love to see an empathic authentic human being ❤

I had tears too … ❤ thank you for sharing your vulnerability. We are not alone.

You Soooo Gotta get more mental health care people on here! Rens music is medicine... Period!!! Must be shared... for Free!!!

Wendi's reaction to this song had me in tears as well; some of those lyrics ("you have to kill you if you want to kill me!" and "I am the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope") almost always brings me to tears. As a writer I suspect Wendi would really appreciate the story-telling genius of the Jenny & Screech trilogy. My goodness I would love to watch Wendi's reaction. 🔥 Thank you Rosalie for such a great video. 🌹

Yall Gotta do his Back on 74/Message in a Bottle next!!! Lol So she can see his flexibility! You too... one you missed as well!

I literally can't breathe. When Wendy shed her first tear, something inside of me broke as if I was rewatching this beautiful masterpiece for the first time all over again. So I tried to contain myself and try to pay attention to Wendy's reaction bcs I knew for sure it would be pure gold. And it was. But containing myself not to cry all over again made me lose my breath so fast. Rosalie, thank you for showing this to Wendy. I needed this, we all needed it ❤

What a great thoughtful brilliant review. She really added weight and intelligence to all the bulk of reactions. She was so insightful

Let your friend listen to Patience, she'll love it.

She actually was ready for it. Awesome empathy and understanding.

BIG shout out to Rosalies friend.Have a GREAT day Ladies 💯👍

Great reaction! Really hits me when he says 'You know how I know that I'll prosper? Because I stand here before you today.'

Ren is the modern day, true definition, of a Bard. He was born to sing the songs of legends and emotions.

This was an amazing reaction, exactly how I reacted when I first heard and seen this video

Your title was right she wasnt ready for ren watching her connect almost immediately and be affected so deeply was truly heartwarming and then the more it went the more it pulled her in and then towards the end it was like relief and release I liked her take on it all I think she is going to be a true fan she just gets it much like you do. as always your ride or die forever Eyyyyyy Oooooo

What a great point about the song being like a psalm!

First few notes and your guest's face is in chaos.

Three beautiful people on the same video. A rare find.

We want to see her reaction everytime she see's a new one!

I love all these reactors introducing Ren to different people and adding to the family of Renegades,nice one Rosalie,much love from the UK ❤️

Chalk outlines

I loved her genuine reaction. I still get tears at different parts of Hi Ren.

21:20 your friend is one of a handful of people I've seen (and I've watched a lot of reactions to this!) that talks about that open ended note without resolution. I love that aspect of it. He doesn't 'end' the song because life is just ongoing. The little speech after it just brings that home.

Wonderful reaction you guys, I really enjoyed that!

Rosalie, first off, I love your channel. The angle from which you approach your analysis results in such interesting and edifying discoveries for me. I love your compassion and how openly you discuss all matters of the mind and heart. Your friend, Wendi is so brilliant and thoughtful as well. I can see how you two would be best friends. She said she could speak about 'Hi Ren' for hours and I for one would be delighted to watch and listen to all of it. Thank you so much for sharing this emotionally stirring and entertaining discussion with Wendi. Hearing how her life experience informed her reaction made it all the more impactful.This is one of my very favorite reactions to Hi Ren or to any performance piece offered on KZfaq for that matter. Much Love to you both, Gjon

She is such a great guest, thank you for getting her involved.

Wow! That is a reaction! Props to you for putting yourself out there love and respect that! I know the intensity of feelings!

just wonderful reaction too

Wonderful reaction! Please come back for more Ren Wendi. You're very receptive to all the nuances, and hearing your take on his art based on your own experience was very rewarding.

WOW.What a privilege sharing your Dear friends intro to REN🙂 Indeed ,it was yourself who introduced me to this masterpiece. I am so grateful. I do hope to share some more REN you and Wendyin the future😃❤👍🙏

Thank you for being so open 🌹

PLEASE do Violet's Tale Trilogy with your friend Wendi!

Ugh the look of love you (Rosalie) has towards Ren in the video says so much. Your guest getting so emotional so quickly says so many good things about her too. (Also Rosalie your hair looks gorgeous!)

love this reaction! Your friend may also want to see Chalk Outlines or How to be Me

I love watching new people seeing and experiencing Ren for the first, great vid and reaction

Great reaction guys! Lots of insights there from Wendi, especially for a first listen! Cheers

That reaction was so insightful. Thank You Both.

Wendi your reaction was so beautiful... i hope you come back for more Ren reactions. But i definitely agree she may need to be eased into his catalog

I loved hearing your friend's perspective!

Happy to see that I am not the only one to cry with Ren's song! Hope to see more reaction with your friend ! great duo :)

Great reaction, genuine, sincere, and touching. Also as a sidenote, Rosalie is looking incredible in this video 🥵

Hey Wendy, beautiful guest, wonderful reaction, thank you ladies❤😊

Loved your conversation It resonates with so much in my life Also so honest and helpful Thank you both and Ren of course

Excellent….more please

Thank you for making the point that OCD is not preferring your pencils to be lined up neatly. I’m always telling people they don’t have OCD, they just have a preference. Nobody listens but I still think it’s worth saying. It might stick one day.

Thanks to you and Wendi for your generous, empathic sharing of your experiences with this masterpiece. Speaking of generosity and empathy, I’d love to hear your reactions to the new AURORA album “What Happened to the Heart,” (either one or both you make a great team!).

Great comments from your friend. I love watching how 'Hi Ren' affects people. I know he wants to surpass it, and he came pretty close with his last Money Game video, but I really don't think he'll ever surpass it. As Sinead O'Connor said after hearing 'Hi Ren' "This Archangel from like, twelfth heaven or somewhere, has only gone and made the entire history of songwriting and performing look like a three year old's birthday party at Burger King"

Great reaction. loved it.

Such a joy to watch Wendi run the same gauntlet of emotions most of us felt watching this piece of art. Thank you so much for sharing.

As an author, I wonder how she rates Ren's writing capacity. Cramming his personal journey, and those millions of others who suffer mental issues, in one video. 😊

This video has "outed" deep empaths across the globe. Welcome to the club, Wendi. Thanks, Rosalie, you're the best.

Thank you 🙏❤ Wendy & Rosalie ❤ for your 🐷 Ren - ♿ Hi Ren reaction! #ren #hiren

Rosalie-i don’t think anyone is surprised that you have beautiful friends such as yourself. I love that you introduced someone to Ren. He is worth sharing. One suggestion…provide tissues. 😊i hope she is able to listen to Ren’s 1M subscribers video.

You have a cool friend. Thanks Wendy for being so open.I heard you say beauty from ashes. Super chick fan? I never thought of it as a psalm.Thank you for being Rosalie's friend.I constantly intercede for her and her family. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May his countenance shine upon you both. In the name above all names Jesus.

The ease in which he touches us emotionally is a reflection of not only HIS genius, but also a reminder of the power within love and empathy.

Damn girl! What an amazing reaction I agree with others…a 30 min reaction is usually not deserving but you guys nailed it. Your connection was golden and said guest nailed it! Great job and thank you so much. We have watched up to hundreds. At least me. And this was with the best of the best!

Great in-depth analysis and moving reaction. I also started my Ren journey with Hi Ren over a year ago. I battle with bipolar disorder and depression. I’ve just started back taking medication and already have noticed a change in my mood and focus. Ren has been an incredible inspiration for me. I’m back creating art and writing. I’ve listened to every Hi Ren reaction I’ve ever come across. There are well over 1000, just to give you an idea of what this song has meant to me. But it’s all his music and the person that is Ren, that has kept me a fan. Thank you both for sharing Rens art. Glad to see we’ve welcomed in a new RENegade. 😊

I think this has been the most intellectual and well spoken breakdown of this song that I've found. Thank you both so much for your insight and your shared emotions 🙏

Wendi - First, you processed a LOT in one pass. This song has so many layers. Second, you did amazing. My eyes were locked on your reactions. Thank you for your real reactions and attempting to process it in real time. :) It was not an easy assignment.

Awe she broke my heart. I've watched this many times. It still hits me. Especially when I see another person genuinely connect with it. ❤

Wendi is as beautiful soul as you Rosalie, please bring her on more especially for Ren reactions. One might argue that you tortured Wendi by not stopping the video to let her compose herself after all the crying, but it also made the reaction so much better by letting us see her raw pain. ~ Lots of love to both of you, from South Africa 🇿🇦

Best reaction I've ever seen without words during the song. Her face said it all. We've all been there.

Beautiful heartfelt reaction from Wendy Welcome to the wonderful world of Ren, our Messenger of Hope.