Isn’t it funny how those of us who are labeled as “unstable or mentally ill” are the ones with such compassion for life and such emotion for describing it that we feel it in our bones, opposed to those they call “normal” who have no emotional state to something as beautiful as this.. At what point did life decide it wanted us to LIVE backwards? Because that’s just EVIL.. This is why I drown myself in liters of alcohol and Baptist myself daily in a pool full of liquor, so I can “feel normal” yet it leaves me like a tree in autumn and detaches itself from me making my depression grow in tainted soil… Sending my blessings to any and everyone ❤

I'm overwhelmed this was so beautiful brandy.

Your eyes were filled with awe, intrigue n tears the whole time! 😂

Beautiful reaction. Actually, this is a very sad song. Regarding "How to Be Me," Ren's best friend, Joe Hughes, committed suicide on the 27th of December, 2010 by jumping off the Menai Bridge, a large suspension bridge connecting the mainland to the Isle of Anglesey where Ren and Joe lived. Ren alluded to it in one of his songs, stating that he lost his best friend before he was 25. The pain of this loss is evident in a few of his songs. "How to Be Me," "Freckled Angels" and his latest release, "Suic*de," are specifically dedicated to Joe. Some people have claimed that the video was shot at the bridge that Ren's friend jumped from, however, that is misinformation according to some Brighton residents. Ren recently posted some background on his relationship with Joe and the tragic suicide. Ren explained that he got a call from his friend Ella around 3 am saying that Joe was the Menai Bridge, He’d been on the phone with her in tears saying goodbye. He told her to tell everyone he loved them. Ren went out on foot attempting to get to Joe while trying to reach him on the phone. Just minutes before Ren got to the bridge, his friend's cell phone went out of service. The Coast Guard started a search to no avail. Ren, friends, and volunteers unsuccessfully searched the shoreline for ten days; Joe’s body was never recovered. Ren’s and Chinchilla’s live performance of "Chalk Outlines" is still my favorite song, partly because I can relate to it more given my daily struggles. Although, losing one’s best friend to suicide is also something I experienced when I was 19 y/o (almost 38 years ago). “How to Be Me” definitely runs a close second, though. I would recommend you check out their busking sessions in Brighton, performing “Sexual Healing” (Marvin Gaye cover) and “One Dance / Drunk In Love” (Drake/Beyoncé cover); those performances are of a much lighter mood and very enjoyable. I hope you will continue to dive into Ren's and Chinchilla's catalogs.

thank you for reacting to this one ❤ Ren is starting a movement of love ❤❤

Their eye contact gets me everytime!!

Great reaction as was your Chalk Outlines, how about the amazing One Dance/Drunk in Love Live busking in Brighton by them both!

If you pause the video at 2:28 in the background you see the lights have formed a heart 😢 its so beautiful especially since this is about Joe ❤

Of course I made it to the end - I'm no heathen! 😂 Great reaction - thank you!

this song is about rens friend joe who sadly commited, and in an interview with knox Ren said the only reason he didn’t take his life is because he saw what it did to joes family and the people around him and he couldn’t imagine putting people through that no matter how much he was in

At some point ren is going to be massive, Grammy's and BAFTAS,he's insanely talented,I really hope his rise to the top doesn't affect his health and mental state further,peace and love brothers and sisters❤

Lovely genuine reaction - can tell that you get pulled into the music and really feel it. New sub ☑️ - so… I’ve learned Ren can be *SO* intense, it can be devastating. Please treat yourself to a lighthearted fun one, like Ren busking on a sunny street with The Big Push: I Shot the sheriff/road to Zion/hip-hop or Bongo Bong or throw back rap like What You Want, and, oh yeah, Ren & Sam Thompkins busking. (cute outfit at the end - love your positivity!!) 🤘🏼🎧🤟🏼

goosebumps.........

It's a stunning piece of work. Forgive me if you've already reacted to this but if not, Chalk Outlines is also very good.

This song was written about/for Ren's best friend who unfortunately ended his life -as explained in his latest release, Su!cide. I believe this live version was filmed on location of the bridge that his friend, Joe, jumped from. 😪

Ren's latest is called "suicide" and its great

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Thank you, you are great!

New sub! 🙋🏻‍♀️ all about the Ren!

Suggestion: Lose Yourself cover by Casey Chambers... trust me.. you'll get chills.

Yes I heard that rens best friend ended his life with suicide and this song haunts me in away that helps me cope with my own thoughts and emotions and I can relate to past relationships

❤️❤️💙💙🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧 New Uk Subscriber 👏👏👏 beautiful xxx

oh his new song will destroy you...suic*de

Brilliant reaction

Meybe it's time to do Lost All Faith..