Joe died just before Ren got sick. Ren got really sick. There's a video he posted from that time and you can tell he's struggling, he thinks he's going to die and he's losing hope. When you watch that, and you hear these words it's hard not to tie Ren's survival to Joe. Ren knew what the loss would be if he passed, so he kept fighting even though he was in so much pain. Ren fought for years before things turned around. I really think Joe saved Ren and together they make his music so special.

Ren even makes Calgary look good. They should use this on tourism ads.

This video was recorded in Calgary Canada where Ren was getting treatment. He flew back to the UK to film some videos and he went to his hometown in Wales to deliver that check from his fundraiser for the RNLI (the lifeboat crew that searched the water for Joe the night he jumped). While he was in Wales Ren visited Joe's parents who he hadn't seen since Joe passed and played them this video.

Usually it’s very easy for me to understand Ren’s words when he’s singing but on this one, where he’s doing those beautiful runs, it’s hard to make them out. From his post of the lyrics, the words are: Burn, burn, burn on Burn, burn, burn on I interpret that to mean that Joe’s light will always keep burning and will never go out. Makes the song even more beautiful to me.

This one is special. Stunningly beautiful. He took a song of pain and turned it into one of healing. The way, only Ren can. I highly recommend reading about this on his community page. It's important to hear it in HIS words. Thank you for this. I knew the vocals would thrill you. Have a fabulous day.

Ren is singlehandedly responsible for SO many cathartic tears!

His piano playing is beautiful. Tying these songs together is very special for me. Lost my son and this speaks to me. 🖤

Ren making us all cry again. 😢 What a heartbreaking, emotional, beautiful song. At the end - when he goes acapella and stops playing and speaks - so emotional and powerful- I cry every time. Amazing tribute to Joe. Yet a message of hope and preserverance. I needed this one. Thank you for another great reaction. Take care.💛

If i'm not mistaken, the background is the Calgary skyline and you see the Calgary Flames arena called scotiabank saddledome so this must've been recorded in Calgary while he was getting treatment i reckon. beautiful song. this song made me cry at the intro first time i heard it.

You have a beautiful voice yourself man.

We are so lucky 🍀 to have Ren to inspire and help us on our own journeys. Long live Ren RIP Joe ❤ lots of love to Joe’s family too

Thanks for your reaction to For Joe by Ren. You are a treasure in this world. Keep dancing in the sunshine cuz you are the blessing of my sunset peace out.

You have nice vocals yourself.

Sorry for the loss of your lil brother and thank you for the wonderful work that you do. I always look forward to the parts where you mimic Ren’s vocal runs and you never ever let us down!

I feel every word he sings......

he is amazing...in tears....love Ren

He did record a live song on the bridge Joe sadly jumped with Chinchilla. ( I forgot how to be me live) amazing song. Great reaction sir. I’m enjoying your content 👌👍

Thank you for sharing this Ren song with us. I will say a prayer for your deep loss also. Take care.

What a beautiful tribute to Joe 😇 ❤

I think the harmonies at the start, and in the middle of this song is representing him weeping and crying. That’s just what I think.

I’ve been on a journey to learn as much as I possibly can about Ren, his music, his message and his impact. It’s been a few months now and some of his songs, usually the ones most personal to him in my opinion, almost don’t even require a sequence of lyrics. The instruments he chooses and the way they are played, along with beautifully paired vocal notes from operatic to jazz, have more of an impact on their own. I can’t tell you how many times I need to run back a video because his signature openings put me in an emotional trance. Even when I tell myself to suppress the emotional response to focus on the lyrical content, I get sucked right back in without realizing when it happened. 😮

Ren, love forever...Peace Nick☝️🖼☝️🎇😌

What a beautiful soul, The piano was lovely.

I love your reactions. Ren is a blessing to this world ❤

Wasn't the whole thing just stunning and beautiful! No one else like him... great reaction brother 👌👍👏🔥❤️

Your reaction from the start began Great. You heard the anxious breathing and knew. For me its become a type of warning. Going emotional!

That was beautiful. RIP. Love to all our beloved fallen ones

Lets take a minute to appreciate his keyboard skills! His talents run deep. I love that Ren is always so real. Another great performance.

9:43 I live where he recorded that... there's no bridge there, but there is a cliff with a small river at the bottom, right behind where he's sitting

Much love g sorry for your loss love your channel keep grinding for your bro💜💜

This was so touching. Here 6 times today because of your great reactions.

Stunningly beautiful. Appreciate your reaction. Peace friend.

Not many reactors focus on Ren's vocals. I can feel it even more when you do. Ren said his next album wont be rap....I can only imagine what it will be❤

So emotional. So beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. I think Ren might just be the most gifted person on the planet. 🫶

Agreed ! Ren is ridiculiously talented on so many levels ...

Just another genuinely reaction from you . I love watching your emotion explode. Ren is crying, you cried,what I can do...?also cry. Thank you, Yes you have right, Ren is truth.

Such a heartbreaking but beautiful tribute to Joe 🖤

You're one of my fav reactors... You're real.

Thank you for a lovely reaction. To a beautiful song.

shout out from South Africa bru........love this

I want this lad to make music forever ☺️

I have NEVER seen you almost speechless during a reaction.

I appreciate your reactions. Well done man.

Awesome performance and reaction!!

yeah ren is so good bro. great video man! :) have a good weekend

What’s crazy is after a year of being misdiagnosed he was in so much pain. He told his mom I can’t go through another year of this and I just wanna let you know now basically telling her if they don’t sell this in a year I’m gonna solve it.. saw the impact that it had on Joe family he couldn’t do it himself because he couldn’t do that to his family. So the size of his heart saved his life and look at how he flourishing. I hope the second part of his life makes up for the first half.!

I love your Ren reactions ❤

Babe I’m 3:00 in and your face made me melt. Already a stellar react.

I was not ready for this from ren this morning 😢

The homie just did that. WoW... wow.

Thanks for this one, man

Beautiful tribute! ❤

Love your channel, love your reactions 🥰

Great stuff man❤

Oh my heart ❤️

You are amazing.

dope

Beautiful reaction, you have a great tone. You feel the song.

Hits close to home for me But I appreciate it being put into words like this.

I see so many similarities between Ren and Dimash even though they are polar opposites regarding styles and upbringing. One is more Polished and refined from a wealthy stable background whilst the other is more raw and visceral from a troubled background and yet both are equally unique and original and unafraid to test the boundaries. Both play multiple instruments and can cover all genres of music. Both are great performers and are exceptional at captivating the audience. I can listen to both all day and eagerly await new content from both.

Of Course he Slays it on the piano as well!!! Lol Ren is single-handedly changing the music game... for the better, let's Hope!!!

Great singing from both of you

This is beautiful and the blending of Dominoes and Freckled Angels just works so well.

Someone on another post mentioned the Nina Simone vibes of the opening, and I love that.

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KZfaq will not let me watch, even when I acknowledge that I wish to proceed

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Mate, I feel for you. I know it doesn't mean much, but people care.

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Would love to hear you sing some Ren songs.

Opps... you said a Bad Word 3 times in a row... so the YT Naughtzees put a confirm popup on your post!

blind eye mc sessions?

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You tube made impossible to cast this from my phone its silly I confirmed OK but then blocked even my craft videos after this its insane.

Why can't I watch this?

Is it really because you audibly said the S word that is another Ren song title, that an actual popup came up on KZfaq warning for explicit content? KZfaq has gone wild, it is so silly how this reaction gets a notice. If that's something you put on yourself then disregard this, either way awesome reaction to a powerful song.

You mentioned to S…..cide word too frequently in this reaction. YT has put a content warning on it and it’s almost impossible to watch, I had to try and make it play at least 20 times before it would actually run. YT are concerned about what they perceive to potentially be encouraging self harm, so there are some words it’s wiser not to use.

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