Ren - Animal Flow | Poet's Reaction & Analysis of the Music Video

Ren's Animal Flow is proof that he is a modern-day bard, and his bardcore music style is so different than anything I have seen as a poet and reactor on KZbin. Watch this reaction and then check out my other reactions to Ren and other rappers, spoken word poets, and artists in general.
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[@adamstiebing9216]

This is based on Animal Farm the book and A Clockwork Orange the movie. At the very beginning you can see the 7 rules from the book, and he’s dressed like the main character from Clockwork and carries the staff like him also. If you have the time it’s a good but odd movie and excellent book that’s a quick read. Have a great day. 😁😁

[@YoungbloodPoetry]

I was WAY off 😅. Thank you for the explanation

[@ramanprendergast4772]

From the reactions I have seen only knox has spotted the animal farm connection. I will be re-reading animal farm

[@RobertPunt]

​@@YoungbloodPoetry it makes you real

[@TheRevWillNotBeTelevised]

I think Ren's larger point is that 'reactor's' and social media, are your enemies not your friends and they are easily manipulated to your will. Which is what Animal Farm is about.

[@mosesonamotorbike]

The pig masks are representative of the anti-capitalist term “capitalist pigs.” Many of REN’s tracks have anti-capitalist critiques. Orwell’s Animal Farm is, after all, one of the most famous repudiations of Capitalism and the exploitation of the laborers.

[@19gazelle]

It’s based on George Orwell’s Animal Farm.

[@YoungbloodPoetry]

That's a good point! Yeah you're right

[@patrickquinlan3056]

@@YoungbloodPoetry The influences are Animal farm, Stanley Kubrick movies, especially Clockwork Orange and Willy Wonka from what I have seen.

[@amydavies2529]

​@@patrickquinlan3056 yesss, those were the references Ren gave.

[@TrismegistusMx]

@@patrickquinlan3056 We're his twisted oompa loompas. The animals on the farm. Four legs good, two legs bad!

[@Snorlaxin_85]

Lol said the very same on other reactions

[@aimeekeel]

I’m surprised how many people haven’t read Animal Farm. My kids had to read it in middle school.

[@bodhisfattva7462]

I'm surprised how many people havent read A Clockwork Orange.

[@direnova6284]

I think the whole Sick Boi album is represented by the masks, it might actually be a concept album which is really left field these days as people usually have singles on a play list and don't have the patience for longer projects. I for one love the depth you can get from listening to albums cos I'm an old man that grew up on it and if anyone can bring back the depth it's Ren.

[@helena-mariecarroll2875]

Loved the insight in this reaction 😊

[@woodywoodman2319]

Friggen Brilliant!!! Based on George Orwells Animal Farm!!! WOW!!!!! BEYOND BRILLIANT!!!! All the way to the end with the two Pigs behind him! (Generals!) And his cane and walk... Willy Wonka!?

[@brandymoran9646]

He actually said in an interview that he didn’t consider the Orwell theme until he started working on the video. The song seemed to have been just a fun flex song which he of course had to drop some deep philosophical moments into😅.

[@mattrleon]

George Orwell animal farm... This mans a lyrical genius.

[@Alan-lt6us]

Good luck in your Nursing career, been in the business 20 years, best career move I ever made, even if i only qualitied at 36 (late to the party lol)

[@Singlespeedjo]

Me too! Graduated nursing school at 40! Great career change. Good luck!

[@susanangela11]

Ooo I get your theory of leading the flock. that makes sense.

[@mldkenny]

Great reaction and well worth a break from your schedule!

[@Dkiddeh]

YBP

[@jademay12]

RENAissance!

[@bladesandedc]

If you read the book Animal Farm this video would make a lot more sense. At the beginning of the video you see the 7 commandments written on the wall.

[@cherylmack1260]

Thank you, that was what I got out of that also.

[@Z_question]

Were those his friends when he was younger? Like imaginary friends.

[@ralphhughes7250]

Read..

[@terrysmith1509]

Don't forget the tie-in to the kings coronation. #notmyking

[@tacdoc8736]

Ren has cited George Orwell & Stanley Kubrick for opening his eyes as a teenager. There are tons of Animal Farm & Clockwork Orange references, with a little Charlie & the Chocolate Factory & Thriller thrown in. He recently said he loves the UK but feels compelled to speak on the big issues with their government, the royal family, & the disconnect between the ruling class & regular people.

[@Qalibrated]

The Purge sprinkles in there too!

[@Bleeglesplotch]

Little bit of Kanye in there too

[@Qalibrated]

@@Bleeglesplotch Yeah, i think he mentioned old Kanye influence or something in a community post about this song

[@Bleeglesplotch]

@@Qalibrated he mentioned it live on stream on Twitch when he was reacting to Knox Hill's reaction of Animal Flow

[@Qalibrated]

@@Bleeglesplotch Ah, haven't seen that one yet 😅

[@joecerulli7437]

Its Orwell's Animal Farm meets A Clockwork Orange

[@peterwilliamson5953]

willy wonka ... the oompa loompa bit in begining and the cane walking in street

[@bodhisfattva7462]

turn off your monitor and tell me what it is about.

[@peterwilliamson5953]

@@bodhisfattva7462 i know , you,re right , i just get Wonka vibes low key

[@b.2775]

& the hall way scene reminds me of shining... also Kubrick 🤟

[@sarahholland2600]

The book & film refs I got were: Animals & 7 point manifesto on the wall: Animal Farm White outfit & carrying a cane: Stanley Kubrick's Clockwork Orange Pig in the kitchen: Lord of the Flies by William Golding Frog & fish in bath: Wind in the Willows children's book Lamb on stairs & lyric re cutting it's throat: Silence of the Lambs ( Hannibal the Cannibal) Girl on bike in hall: The Shining Willy Wonka : Oompa loompa Jungle beat Lyric "I will be kind": King Xerxes to the traitor hunchback who defects to his side in the movie 300.

[@guitarmuscle6968]

Made in his Friends Flat with Friends and Friends of Friends on a Budget of nothing with Scavenged Scenery and props used before, all Beats made by Ren and Video concept all from Ren, Lyrics inspired by Animal Farm, video inspired by Willy Wonka meets Clockwork Orange meets Eyes Wide Shut, the Beat and Music was inspired by Kanye West's Black Skinhead Song.

[@sirteabag8652]

In the first verse Ren uses a bit of British slang that Americans might not know and that word is Booky, Booky is someone acting strange or weird ( you're acting booky bruv) or it can be referred to a place being strange or weird ( That house is booky)

[@ianhislop6782]

I think a double meaning is intended. Booky also hinting that the song is influenced by books. Animal Farm being the main one.

[@davespicer3647]

Thanks, that helps me. As an American I heard the word as "bookie" which is an oddsmaker 🙂

[@endlessrage4062]

It’s very Orwellian, Animal Farm. The rules are painted on the wall, like they were painted on the barn. So I’d guess you could call the pigs Napoleon and Snowball. The white suit, black eyeliner, cane used as a bat and tat on face is all very Clockwork Orange. Other pop references would be the mask of the Creatire from the black lagoon, The Shining, with the small bike being rode in the hallway and Witches Of Eastwick, where the three girls are crawling at his feet, as they did to the devil. The dogs playing poker is too a Coolidge reference. There’s probably a few I’ve missed too.

[@Bunhead467]

Great explanation

[@bodhisfattva7462]

go beyond what you see. what did you get from the words.

[@glasweedgian]

@@bodhisfattva7462 its not what you get.. its what you take from the words.

[@Kailandra29]

I think, given that you reacted without the context of the relevance of Animal Farm, you did a great job finding interpretations to connect to! I would be interested to hear your thoughts now with that additional information, what changes for you in the song?

[@Bunhead467]

Same

[@dustinwalker8152]

@@Bunhead467 x2

[@JohnMayfield-NS]

What amazes me is this is a continuous shot video, also. He's done them before, but the complexity and timing (particularly on the yumyumyum parts) is another level. Thanks for the reaction and thoughts!

[@noorieiversen]

He is telling the story of a tyrannical leader, a animal king, he has sided with the animals, but is against those in power who abuse... he is against hierarchical structures. He is a punk, an anarchist. He is a Rebel and a Renegade.

[@TheRevWillNotBeTelevised]

No he is the abuser... Not literally of course, he has you by the balls and 'The Ren Army' is a complete artifice. It seems everyone on KZbin has either not read Animal Farm or doesn't understand it.

[@Jason_xofilos]

There are many levels…for example the outré beat boxing from Hunger is heard. Also many animal masks from the Pig Butcher, therapist wearing the pig mask.., himself wearing the pig mask … from Hi Ren to Sick Boi and back to Hunger and including his Illist of our Time and the animal masks at the beginning. He is commending on Society in western civilization specifically Uk (Europe) and the United States/Canada. Also Humans being one of the top apex predators on earth but also how we humans treat each other. It has both personal references and commentary on society a la Animal Farm plus Corruption by the pursuit of power and control of resources (Money Game parts 1 & 2).

[@LeeannG]

Your intro to Ren is still one of my faves, begrudgingly reacting to Hi Ren because you were bullied into it 🤣🤣🤣glad you’re still here I always look forward to hearing your thoughts!

[@Lynnie_14]

I was thinking the exact same thing. His first reaction was priceless 🤣 ❤

[@leanneh5293]

Throw Animal Farm, Clockwork Orange, Willy Wonka and Rens past psychotic episodes into a bowl and mix them up, thats Animal Flow 😊😊 Ren's an absolute genius 😊

[@k-town873]

add a bit of yum yum yum yum yum

[@Lou-xq9br]

#Ren absolutely legend 🐷🐒🐑🦍🦊

[@jonathanohnona9191]

Its Animal Farm meets A Clockwork Orange. The 7 rules on the wall.....Ren in white with the cane and eye makeup, and the ending pose.

[@peterwilliamson5953]

its more willy wonka meets animal farm .

[@jonathanohnona9191]

@peter williamson Im sticking with A clockwork orange,,,,the whte outfit, the cane, and the eye make up. Also the end scene in the street is almost exactly from ACO.

[@peterwilliamson5953]

@@jonathanohnona9191 i agree with you , i think it is also willy wonka in parts .

[@snakelite61]

​@@peterwilliamson5953 It certainly opened and closed with references to Willy Wonka. The oompah loompah tune and limping with the cane at the end like WW limps with cane at beginning of factory tour. I didn't see any other references. The Hunger had more.

[@jonathanohnona9191]

@peter williamson I guess the beat box has an umpa lumpa vibe... but I don't see it anywhere else. Then again I wasn't a big willy wonka fan.

[@chrisschiller8067]

No genre of music is safe from his talent and all will be infiltrated with his message. He knows where Lyme disease originated. Cultural John Wick. godspeed REN

[@dancerbird76]

I’m really enjoying watching the reactions to Animal Flow and trying to guage what reactors will think especially when they don’t pick up on the Animal Farm elements. Was interesting to hear your thoughts and interpretations - the beauty of reacting to any art. I’ve listened to the music and lyrics without the video and vice versa. So many layers to Ren’s work and watching reations/reading the comment’s is certainly adding to that too. Thanks for your reaction.

[@benmiller7231]

Early in the video, referring to 'Sick Boi', you said something pretty profound. You referred to the therapist and the pig butcher as representing part of the "medical INDUSTRY"... That alone, when you really think about it... Says it all. It absolutely is an INDUSTRY. What do industries do? They pump out products to the masses... There's no incentive to cure anyone.. Enough about that though, sorry. I'm supposed to be commenting on THIS video lol...I liked your take on this. I saw a direct line to the George Orwell novel Animal Farm. If you haven't read it, I recommend it. Great video as always, good luck with all your applications etc, take care brother!

[@analisasmith7927]

Remember tho that it’s a little different in the uk. From gov website: ‘The current cost in England is £9.65 per prescription item. The cost of prescriptions usually increases slightly every April. You may be eligible for free prescriptions depending on your age or circumstances. If you live in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland you don't have to pay for your prescriptions.’ So - I think he rails, quite rightly, against the medical profession for his mistreatment but not so much the “big pharma”/industry.

[@nhyiuphaet]

even IF you have been late, possibly....you tried at your best, and honestly. good work on the review of the actual clip..

[@storablesurvival8868]

This is the sort of reaction I am looking for, not putting it on or reacting how you think others think you should just a legit interpretation and review.

[@EvilSnipa]

He saying he's the king out here and he will fuck the other rappers up. thats what i got out of it

[@MorticiaGravesyde]

I love the bathtub scene, with the "reptilians" having puppet strings dangling from their fingers...

[@patriciahughes7516]

Awesome breakdown, as always, love how you are always looking for the deeper well, man. Always wanna find out what's going on beneath the surface. I think, even knowing the song is based on Animal Farm, there are a lot of layers to that onion. You could interpret it systemically, ya know, especially with the announcement he's going to burn down the capital. That overthrow could be in his brain, he talks a lot about being in his mind so that overthrow of power could be a mentality he's upsetting. We could also look at it from a music industry perspective in saying, ya know, he's going to upset the system, it's time for a new king in the way that music operates, and he's there to help fight for the change. But, I kind of think the mark of a truly inspiring creator is that you can look at it from all the ways, and it makes sense, interpretation being so open means that he's made something that relates well to many people for different reasons and keeping that anonymity is always refreshing.

[@SmokeADig]

I see you said you were way off below, but I really appreciate your take at the end. I haven’t heard anyone else with that interpretation, it’s so awesome to experience art with others and share our view on things. Stay blessed bro

[@Lynnie_14]

Great reaction ❤

[@TheColdrush22]

JESUS. I thought that the "I Get it" title would mean that SOMEONE FINALLY GOT IT. Clickbait up the arse. WHY?!? I liked you and going to unsub now.

[@tafinzer]

Besides everything that was already said. The main subtext is a flex and a shout to his own confidence as an artist and a rapper. All you have to do is read the lyrics without the video and you will see it.

[@bodhisfattva7462]

bingo Todd. I thought I was the only one seeing it...start with money game 1 and move forward paying attention to the lyrics and phrasing and how he melds consistent threads into this one piece. I would be somewhat shocked if he makes another video like this one for a while...he will still play with his man themes as that is what writers do, but, I really hope he takes us in a new direction. This piece felt like a ! to me at the end of a sentence.

[@jacks9624]

@@bodhisfattva7462 He who has ears, let him hear. The message is sent loud and clear, but not everyone can recieve it...

[@bodhisfattva7462]

guys, please turn your monitor off and listen to his lyrics and phrasing. That is where you find the actual message, not the blunt instrument of the video used to push us in the right direction. The visuals give us entertainment, direction and context. Now, lets move past that and pay very very close attention to his entire catalogue since Money game 1 and follow the threads that he weaves into all his work and how those threads manifest themselves in this piece as a potential "conclusion". I would be somewhat surprised if he makes another song/video like this as he has taken themes from all his other work and combined them here so unless I am missing something this piece feels like a "!" at the end of the sentence. I imagine he will continue to write about many of these subjects as you write what you know and what you are driven to express but please go beyond the surface as his message is bigger than this is animal farm and doesn't he look a lot like a guy from a movie.

[@rodb9275]

The audio of the song was bad in this one. Sorry. Flat. I am interested in reactions, but I like to enjoy the song itself too. (I've certainly heard this song at least 100 times though, lol) I follow so many reactors, that unfortunately, I click off if theres something about it that lowers my enjoyment. Sorry man, I do love your style.

[@jimmibarr6433]

Bro… for a spoken word poem vibe, you should DEFINITELY check out REN’s “aihahiahohah (feat. Bibi)” I feel it’ll be right down your ally bro.. peace and much love

[@yarbafett]

Poet?....self proclaimed? I thought poets read other peoples writings

[@sarahholland2600]

The film & book references i got from it: Animals & manifesto on the wall: Animal Farm Oompa loompa Jungle beat: Willy Wonka Dressed in white, carying a cane: Stanley Kubrick's Clockwork Orange Frog & fish in the bath: Wind in the Willows children's book Pig in the kitchen: Lord of the Flies by William Golding 3 girls worshipping at his feet: Witches of Eastwick Lamb on stairs & lyric re cutting its throat: Silence of the Lambs Girl on bike in hall: The Shining The lyric "I will be kind": King Xerxes to the hunchback traitor who defects to his side in the movie 300.

[@danig2029]

The book...George Orwell "Animal Farm" thats the main theme. Some Clockwork Orange movie in there.

[@jenkinda]

Not sure if you’ve already received this recommendation, but I highly recommend you check out Ren’s song “The Hunger”. It’s absolutely sick how often he changes his flow, and in a way that really works. Highly entertaining to watch and hear.

[@asl7235]

ren seems to be channeling Kaz Brekker from shadow and bone, and that is the opinion of an old fart.

[@snakelite61]

And it could be said Kaz channeled Alex from A Clockwork Orange.

[@asl7235]

@@snakelite61 True that.

[@badm0t0rf1nger]

If you're not familiar with Orwell's Animal Farm at the time of first watching this, you're not gonna get it. Same with the Kubrick movie accents. Ren is for sure truly #Special If he gets a few young'uns to actually read Orwell (this whole thing, including the list on the wall, is Animal Farm), & a few of those to understand the eugenicist technocratic overlord-wannabe psychopaths at think-tanks like Tavistock, who inject all sorts into the culture as social experimentation / manipulation.... then he's doing the Lord's work. #RENaissance ;) p.s. it's never a waste of time to watch the Kubrick movies, preferably paired with the excellent breakdowns Jay Dyer offers. ;)

[@Umtree]

It’s based on The Lion King, Dumbo and Bambi. He is also talking about Disney and the Trans Propaganda.

[@timlenard1646]

I mean I get not getting the whole animal farm connection, I didn't get it either on my 1st listen, but after seeing a couple reactions (Knox hill specifically) I was enlighten...great job though...

[@Codex7777]

Not every Ren song is about mental health. A lot of people have latched onto that and look for it everywhere. Even in a rack like Hi Ren, it's not the main theme. The main theme is the human condition, generally. It's similar with the line, 'autoimmunity, illness and psychosis". All people seem to hear is 'psychosis', or they automatically assume that 'illness' must mean mental illness. This song is loosely based on Animal Farm. It's main theme is power structures and wanting to tear them down. Only then having the issue of your power possibly becoming tyrannical, for good AND ill. :)

[@antonymification212]

Thanks for the connections you make and ideas you share. Knox Hill has some good ideas too.

[@jacks9624]

Don't know if this vid is the right place for this suggestion, but - as you are a poet yourself - perhaps do a reaction to Ren's poem Meaning? He put it on the Frackled Angel album, and there is also an older video of him reciting it on Trick the Fox channel, so... either one you choose is good. Please?

[@texasstateofmind744]

#KnoxHill would love your perspectives. Like you, he reacts to real artists, real MCs - not mainstream stuff. Your voice is appreciated!

[@Bunhead467]

Once you read the book and watch a clockwork Orange. You’ll get a better understanding of the video. I hope you do a follow up.

[@chrisschiller8067]

How do you inspire people to read George Orwell? History is written by the victors. I imagine REN might be in both timelines! 😉

[@jimmibarr6433]

And in sick boi the first line IS “hi ren” he’s a genius man.. as he says he purposely puts Easter eggs all through his videos.. cheers YBP another good one brother

[@ashleymacauley8731]

My best guess is that the repeating pig figure is a common theme that references "Capitalist Pigs." An oft used term that accounts for all manner of corrupt capitalistic systems, where the regular citizen is victimized for the gain of corporate profits.

[@sibrot7833]

As a so called poet that's got to be so embarrassing ,you didn't even know a simple classic taught to 12 year old in the UK

[@chrisschiller8067]

Ill sum it up. His art is the spear of the pendulum to push back on evil. This man is dancing loose af! 😉

[@Bunhead467]

The pig is Napoleon from animal farm, the book by George Orwell

[@debrashrider4062]

According to Ren the pig is very personal to him and for now he finds no reason to share what or why. BUT he thinks each viewer can decide what it means to them and that is also Valid.

[@bajalajolla]

Check the acoustic live version. A one-take on a bus. Super sick.

[@fancyclan5679]

Does anyone know if this is the same building from violet?

[@redzwestisbest]

His rap/hip hop songs must be listened to with head phones.

[@Bunhead467]

On the whiteboard, it says 2 feet bad, 4 feet good something else from George Orwell book. If you guys haven’t read the book, you should check it out.

[@Aaronblkgt]

It's animal farm the book cartoon

[@martinroberts7994]

a lot of Animal Farm references!

[@amelialynnstuart]

#nurselife #ruunn

[@amethysttravis4894]

Great channel👍

[@andreasleonhard1512]

It's been a while since you've checked out H-mack. Any chance you could do the new one with Marcus veltri? He did a special one with him + a violinist 😀

[@paulmc1176]

4 legs good, 2 legs bad ref from animal farm 7 rules. Bit of 1984 ref in there, the shining. And deffo Alex from clockwork orange. Communism does not work as Orwell illustrates and Ren interprets in this. The Dogs bollox nuff said.

[@8dayssooner]

Check out the works of "Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip" along with Pip's solo work too. Scroobius Pip is a spoken word/poet, turned hip hop artist who put his words over Dan Le Sac's beats. Together they released 3 albums, all vastly different yet similar at the same time, as well as one solo album. Pip has since gone on to be one of the UK's most successful podcast hosts. Definitely a vibe that you'll love!

[@BasedMando]

All I know is that the goat sitting next to Ren looked concerned with the Cannibal King reference - namean?!

[@avicenna799]

I enjoyed yo're thoughts on the symbolism. A few things that I hadn't thought aboout fo sure.

[@peterwilliamson5953]

the ' hi ren ' and ' sick boi ' room are the same .

[@iandavison3704]

He is paying tribute to cult film classics ..Animal Farm being the main theme based with scenes from these classics like The Shining (girl on bike in hallway) Witches of Eastwick ( 3 girls round Rens feet ) A clockwork orange ( dressed in white with a cane ) Silence of the Lambs ( cannibal stair scene with lamb ) the chocolate factory (the beat ) Wind in the willows and creature from the black lagoon ( bathroom scene toad and creature in bath ) All cult classical movies.. Im sure there are more .. this is a piece of art ..nice reaction