Ren X Chinchilla - Chalk Outlines (live) (REACTION) with my wife

Wow! We are lost for words! This song from Ren and Chinchilla was so raw and simply breathtaking! Both of the vocals are incredible but more importantly, we could feel their emotions! Amazing! Hope you'll enjoy our video! 😊
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[@patrickquinlan3056]

Ren came to our world to break our hearts... open.

[@mellanapa]

And thank god (or whatever entities you believe in) for that! 🖤

[@kimzwolinski9919]

I felt my mom instinct kick in when I saw Hi Ren and it hasn’t gone away. Ren and Chinchilla have a song called How to Be Me about his friend who committed suicide. It’s so unique I have never heard anything quite like it. The live version is what I watched. 😊❤

[@Colleen998]

The Live version of How to Be Me with Chinchilla is beautiful.

[@thewalrus6833]

I agree, their live performance of ' How To Be Me ' is quite remarkable.

[@TofferJ-UK]

I watched Dear God by Ren tonight, having lost friends to suicide. That totally got to me. 🥲.

[@y2jace124]

I agree, the live version broke me.

[@caro.k2958]

Live version of How to be me is my favorite of all Ren songs it just connects so deeply his articulation of the suffocating pain that is grieving moves my soul❤

[@laurabarry1090]

Beautiful reaction guys, as much as the song speaks to me, your reaction to it touched me in equal measure!

[@IanElkins]

Love when a lad ain’t scared to show his emotions. So many other reaction channels wouldn’t dare do that so props to you for being genuine 💜 Great reaction both of you

[@TinfoilMonkG]

I completely agree. This is what has earned my sub and 🔔.

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you 😍

[@Bobmudu35UK]

​@@TinfoilMonkG Me too!

[@MikeyPea72]

You have perfectly captured what Ren means to many many people of all generations, faiths, genders & nationalities. I don't expect reactors to move me to tears with their beautiful words. Bless you both.

[@onnadonovan8228]

I'm a 60 yr old mother of 3 boys, and I feel this song in more ways than one. My motherly instincts kicked in with him as well. Thank you for sharing your raw emotions!

[@helenjarvis7755]

I am also 😭

[@robertnewcombe284]

My god you made me cry with you, great reaction...

[@collinking4310]

By far my favorite Reaction to this song. You guys are organic like Ren and I admire that. Much love ❤

[@hannakall3311]

I just want to give you both a hug ❤️ it's a lovely thing to feel the emotion in the music ❤️ Ren makes you feel many different feelings ❤️ amazing..

[@stanjohnstone8874]

Jenny and Screech and Violets tales - short masterclass storytelling videos - masterclass guitar work videography - just epic

[@rcfstreet]

Definitely do this next 🙏🏼

[@stephenambrose2103]

Not sure........Jenny and Screech tale is very violent. Its a harsh true life tale. Brilliant but a totally different emotional experience. I agree How to be Me would be great.

[@thickmike]

They did an epic reaction to this already

[@timishere1925]

It's a true life tale? I know violence like described in Jenny and Screech happens all the time but are you saying that song is based off of someone Ren really knew? I'm confused.

[@sts7742]

I'm not crying, you are crying... Beautiful reaction!

[@ryderjohnson1293]

Organic. That's the perfect way to describe the music Ren makes, no matter the song or genre. It's simply beautiful art, and we need more of it.

[@momishka7]

Bella Dominika I want to give you a hug! ❤ I don’t have children but Ren inspired the same feelings in me, I’m 53. I even sent him a message that said I felt like my spirit gave birth to him I feel pride like he’s my son and I also want to take care of him and hug him. You’re beautiful. Ciao. ❤

[@gavinwilson2071]

You guys... I was welling up watching you welling up watching your wife welling up. I look forward to your reactions. 💯💯💯

[@collinking4310]

Ren brings out emotions we never knew we had, I think Ren is what the world needs right now. ✌❤💪

[@melissatopham4018]

I made the mistake of watching your reaction at work during lunch....now I have a tear soaked sandwich watching you guys. XO

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Sorry 🙏 😉

[@salishseamermaid]

Some pieces of music create a special alchemy that affects us so deeply. This is one.

[@paulgill5245]

You two are off the scale in loveliness,wouldn’t the world be lovely full of people like you,great reaction.

[@Hundhammer]

Hi Ren dad, how are you doing? Peace and love from Bavaria!

[@MrChristbait]

He's got the world in front of him.(Get well soon dude!)

[@nataliehughes5902]

Such a beautiful reaction. I wept too. Ren x Chinchilla ‘how to be me’ (live) is equally precious. You guys (after Ren) are my new favourite sub. Thank you for sharing your hearts.❤xxx

[@ranneff7119]

YES

[@MerchantOfAlba]

Thank you kindly 💚

[@yearbyred8588]

Beautiful reaction. You are so empathetic, sometimes you don’t have to say anything, we can see from your faces.

[@joshuawiedenbeck6944]

People aren't used to people being so honest, especially strangers. When it happens, like with REN, our minds really struggle with figuring out how to deal with it. He has the gift of making us feel the way he feels.

[@stranger2Utube]

I just cried watching you crying watching Ren. Emotionception. Beautiful reaction, thank you.

[@annaspurlock439]

You two are lovely. You make me feel like I’ve been given a warm hug, so if Ren ever sees this (which is a possibility, he’s interactive and supportive of reaction channels), I’m sure he’d feel hugged as well :)

[@Fossie_D]

You don't listen to rens music you feel it. I love the emotion you showed and this might just be my favourite reaction. Keep doing what you do guys, you're a special couple. Love from UK 💙

[@jd35711]

watch ren sing live without crying - difficulty level: impossible i'm with you

[@TinfoilMonkG]

😂🤟

[@JensRandolff]

Thank you for your genuine heartfelt reaction; you two are beautiful souls. "Chalk Outlines" touches me deeply no matter how many times I watch this video or hear this song. I can very much relate to this and many of his other songs as they describe my daily struggle over the past 25+ years. Ren has been able to express through his songs what I have been unsuccessfully trying to communicate to others regarding my mental, emotional, and physical struggles. I would recommend you also check out Ren's other collaboration with Chinchilla, the "How to Be Me" live version, as well as their busking sessions in Brighton. As for "Chalk Outlines," it is one of my favorite songs right now; it is beautiful yet sad. The studio version is also incredible. However, in my personal opinion, it does not come close to the live version. This performance is so much more raw, emotional, and visceral, and Chinchilla's performance here elevates the song to a whole new plain. I wish the live version would be available on Spotify. Someone (Obj Owl @JoesTheBestInTheWorl) shared his interpretation, I think fittingly so, “The sound of the folding chair opening up fills the empty space with echoes emanating from the walls and then diminishes. Ren uses this to compose the song, with Chalk Outlines representing the empty space that he feels within. Chinchilla, who also emerges from the walls and echos Ren throughout and suitably for an echo, has the last word, leaving a dark empty space. It's dark on the gallows.” Given Ren's medical history, I interpret this song to address mental illness diagnoses, and prescription psychotropics, which leave you emotionally dead (hence, the chalk outlines around your dead self). I can attest to the reality of this; for over 15 years, I was prescribed a cocktail of max doses of psychotropics, including Sertraline, until I decided to carefully wean myself off all medications in 2014. The side effects of the drugs were too many and too severe, left me an emotional zombie, and the benefits were negligible. I still struggle with my mental health and physical symptoms daily, but I rather feel pain than nothing at all. Looking forward to more Ren reactions from you. God bless.

[@tezzatare]

Your reaction was as special as this song and their performance. I think the mother instinct is in all of us where Ren is concerned xx I'm from the UK and as far as I am concerned Ren is a national treasure and must be protected at all costs.

[@TinfoilMonkG]

Stole my words and I will go 1 further... He has become a Treasure to the entire Planet. We must do everything we can to help our Bard! His music sews our hearts back from their broken states as well as all together as one people.

[@tezzatare]

@@TinfoilMonkG agreed!

[@maggamold]

Great reaction! I cried with you. ❤ Ren has put his spell over me too!

[@henry1294]

Yesss !!!!

[@mrsmith6763]

Beautiful reaction. Truly. As for me? He gives me an older brother feeling. ..... We must protect Ren! 🙏

[@anticafo]

You guys are amazing! I keep telling myself to stop watching Ren reactions or at least commenting on so many of them, but you guys floored me instant sub! - you echo so much of what many of us feel in regards to Ren's music. If you do his Full Trilogy of Jenny/Screech and Violet (in this order only) brace yourself for the emotion. If you want to mix it up and do a different vibe, more upbeat - check his band's the Big Push live busking with Ren's amazing singing and Romain's magic guitar solos - I shot the sheriff, bongo bong, Englishman in NY, war pigs or his outstanding rap - bittersweet symphony (verve retake), power, or mixes with another amazing singer Eden Nash in Ocean and Humble - sooo good!

[@kristie1584]

Ren is special. I am discovering him through people like you. Thank you.

[@PeteFindsObscureStuff]

What a heartfelt reaction. Never feel ashamed about showing emotion, it was powerful. As suggested previously, do check out Ren x Chinchilla How to be me (Live). It follows on from this song.

[@gregbeard6057]

Such a beautiful and real reaction. Ren is a musical and lyrical genius! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@samrichardson7683]

Everyone watches this feels the same emotions. Lovely to see. Such a strong message and so special talent. Should be everywhere on every channel every radio. This is proper music from the heart.

[@wetpanther99]

What a beautiful reaction guys, it really shows us who you are as people, such a loving kind caring heart we all felt your hugs and most don’t like to admit it but sometimes a hug can make the world of difference. Much love from 🇬🇧

[@iandism]

What a beautiful reaction ❤️

[@travgusmc]

What creatures humans are that so many horrible events and struggles in one man's life lead to millions of people connecting and crying together over the beauty it inspired.

[@jovana_r]

I was waiting for this one since the day you reacted to "Sick Boi" because that same evening I got completely obsessed by this song and I just knew you'd like it and feel it. First two days I cried my soul out while listening to it. It's such a beautiful, powerful, deep, emotional song... Thank you. Love for both of you 🖤🖤🖤

[@paddyhiggins]

This one had me in tears too. Such an incredible talent.

[@badwolf1587]

There's that "PROUD MOM" twinkle in your eyes,, on the 1st line!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@iandavison3704]

Watch Ren and Chinchilla sing How to be me (Live) on the rooftop / the song is dedicated to his friend who took his own life

[@taniaPBear]

Thank you for this beautiful reaction. ❤

[@alexandrahoppe]

Love your reactions to Ren...so emotional ❤ thanks and send you Love from Germany ❤

[@dougoneill7266]

Big hug to you two too. I very much enjoyed your reaction.

[@andy2950]

Chinchilla is fantastic; she supported Sting on tour.

[@dirkdiggler0372]

Nice reaction guys! You may like 'how to be me' the live version or 'freckled angels' both dedicated to his friend? Everything Ren does is immaculate imo!

[@CleverPolarBear]

I watched an interview he did about a week ago. He's doing okay :) Lots of good things in his life thanks to people like you guys who are putting him out there and helping him reach other people who need to hear his message.

[@jukeboxdave6026]

Many thanks my friends great reaction this song is absolutely beautiful love and respect from the UK 👍👍👍👍👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍

[@seana2646]

I love when I get to feel a song so enjoy seeing when others feel the same. Never be sad to feel emotion its what makes us all special.

[@cubafb]

I have just seen you two react to Ren .... I'm not sure what county you are in .... But Ren's voice has even reached us down here in New Zealand since Christmas. He is possibly the most special artist I have ever come across. A gift to us all to transend generations. 💛 Ren is one of the highest angels in the world of music, art and performance ... And yes we are sending him hugs from way down here too.

[@dawnpatterson8708]

Ok, first of all NONE of your feelings are irrelevant. This is such a real and talented young man. He IS truly special. Their voices bend so well. What an incredible song.

[@AP-gb3eh]

Agreed, the rawness of the sound is so human and as a society we are starved for it.

[@Mhantrax]

We need more of you two: empathetic, kind, unafraid to explore emotional experiences. I appreciate you both.

[@ricofila5816]

Chinchilla... the best female Vocalist after Floor Jansen. Ren is a great powerful Singer and perform very emotional. Greetz from Germany. 🎶✌🏻

[@chetan3144]

You guys made me cry. I understand. You understand. ❤️

[@Colleen998]

So emotional! You will be surprised by every Ren video you react to; he defies genre labelling. If you want to see something completely different, "Ren - Losing It (FISHER rap retake)" might be a good one and also any video from the band named The Big Push of which Ren is/was a member. "The Big Push - I Shot the Sheriff / Road to Zion / Hip Hop" is a good one.

[@bethscott4330]

I feel the exact same. You helped me understand my draw towards REN. I feel maternal towards him. I’m a 54 year old woman. He’s touched me personally with my own struggles, but I see him as a young man and I want to do the same…hug him.

[@shaneabbott4240]

I must of seen way over 100 of these reaction videos about Ren across Hi Ren, Sick Boi, The Tales of Jenny and Screech and Chalk Outlines and How to be Me... This reaction has eclipsed everything I have seen. Watching the emotion you went through is like watching myself in a mirror each time I hear this song...don't be apologetic.... You summed it up perfectly with "What is wrong with you Great Britain" as I can not for the life of me understand how talent like this could of gone completely unknown because he doesn't fit the "Pop Culture Mould" and is to "Real" for the industry - The gift Ren has to touch people with his words and voice is parallel to none...and to think we are just at the start of this journey!! Subbed and Liked :)

[@darinblomquist422]

Such a touching reaction. Love you guys!

[@alandoust551]

Ren and Bibi have a song called crutch its very emotional you should react to that. great reaction guys.

[@john-paulscott3009]

Sweet reaction! I feel you both 😉

[@bashab3098]

The acoustic is a like an empty church . ❤❤

[@shakysenior]

What a great reaction. You had me tearing up watching you pair!

[@StanCarles]

You two are such beautiful human beings! I have seen this video several times and I get goose bumps too but while watching you two I had a tough time swallowing because of the lump in my throat. The tears were flowing down my cheeks. Ren and Chinchilla were wonderful. Thank you for such a heartfelt reaction. Your english and choice of words is perfect, don't change a thing!

[@GloomBug]

Beautiful people❤

[@susiejo143]

Awh...I feel the same I want to hug him until he feels love it's a Mom thing. That and he so reminds me of a son I lost in 2018 RIP Jimmy. Please view Precious by Ren is so beautiful.

[@tattoodude8946]

Don't forget to give Chinchilla some love out there guys! She is sitting with only 4.9K subs. Ren is getting a big push right now and she should be getting some of that too. Head over to her channel and spread that love! www.youtube.com/@chinchilla_music By the way, I've been doing this with a lot of these videos because she really deserves it but I had to double back and let you know that you have a new subscriber right here. Your reaction was just as raw as the music and I appreciate that. You didn't choke it back and crack a joke to bury your emotions like so many others do. Thank you and keep being you.

[@jonathangibson9137]

Absolutely fantastic reaction. I've watched many reactions to this song as I've well and truly fallen down the Ren rabbit hole. Your reaction, like Ren's music itself is beautiful raw emotion - very greatly appreciated that you share this with us. I hope you explore more of his work. "How to be me" is another duet with chinchilla which is done live and is also amazingly powerful

[@heistakes]

Love this reaction as it sums up pretty much everyone who has come across Ren..he’s so unbelievably talented and the fact he has been a tortured soul for so long makes us all root for him to be healthy and successful

[@TanjaSchumacher-fj9zc]

Don't be ashamed for tears just a proof that you have beautiful hearts. Really like your reactions. Much love from Germany.

[@collierpeoples1918]

This kind of reaction is exactly what makes Ren so special!! Incredible!!

[@kevinmundis1281]

I love that your wife wants to give Ren a hug. Super sweet and touching. We love Ren.

[@ranneff7119]

Found him in UNREST 7 yrs ago & get excited with every song I've found over those yrs & use for inspiration strength motivation....🌹

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

Remember that Ren is king of the one take.... this makes the performance so from the heart and so real. You are my favourite reaction channel because you both feel the music ❤

[@davidmarcus5833]

You must do, Jenny's, Screech's, Violets tale (full) Ren is a modern day Minstrel/bard.

[@sandratjoa9082]

They do have another song that is amazing: Ren & Chinchilla - "How to be me". Thank you reacting to this powerful song.

[@bradcriswell5495]

I literally saw when the lyrics registered for her, and she was just there... great reaction

[@pentalphastro]

i just cry and cry and cry and feel more and more free.... Greetings from Greece... his songs really are underestimated. It's up to us to make them known, not for fame... for pure art

[@albamartinez4987]

Trust me you're not the only ones who are lost for words with every Ren and Ren /Chinchilla songs. It's difficult to put into words such visceral feelings. Coincidently, my first feeling towards Ren was also wanting to give him a big hug, I live in London so I'm really hoping I get to see him busk one day as he's well known for doing that in Brighton. I may well just hug him from both of us 🤞🤞

[@ateufel5759]

I love this song AND your reaction to it. While the song is sad I am happy watching you two.

[@MrANTONIOABALO]

My God I love you both. I have watched many of your reactions and there's just something about you that, when you cry, I cry regardless of how many times I've heard the song. You are wonderful

[@SwiftyDeejay]

I love your reactions and your emotion that you show unashamedly.

[@dropbarracuda]

The feelings you have *are* important, and they *do* matter. Ren's music gives us a safe place to evoke deep, powerful emotions, and that is a true gift. For me, his music makes me feel more alive and also more compassion & empathy for others. His music makes me *want* to be a better person, and for that reason, I believe those feelings are valid and important.

[@annebiebrich9155]

Their connection, the way they look into each other's eyes with such sadness and desperation is absolutely stunning ! You reaction was also quite stunning !

[@KIBICKE94]

It never sounded as beautiful as with you, crying while watching. Thanks, you are magnificent souls!

[@jwhiteuk]

Such a beautiful reaction. I could feel the love from here in the UK!

[@wasky1]

He really is something completely new. I agree its hard to explain. Its like I'm listening with different ears.

[@rathangan54]

Hey guys, watching you react to Ren and Chinchilla has made my eyes water. What a beautiful reaction. I have been following Ren for a while, he is on another level. Love you guys.

[@johnraygun9868]

Love you two❤

[@thesaturdaymorningcowboy4198]

You can see the power of REN’s storytelling and crazy good vocal and guitar skills in “The Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full)” which also includes Violet’s Tale. Three short stories with three people in London whose paths are star crossed. It’s a bit longer than Hi Ren but each story is short and you lose track of time. I guarantee you will enjoy it or I will cheerfully refund the 13 minutes you spend watching it.😊

[@mrjoshua6979]

Your reaction was incredible. Its amazing how his music transcends culture nationalities race genders it hits everyone the same. I felt the same as you, as have all the others I’ve watched. And she is amazing too. I crumbled when she started singing. Thank you

[@MissMaria1969]

Just beautiful ❤❤

[@amygoodson-catlady]

Makes me cry too.

[@BallisticAero]

I keep coming back to this reaction. Y'all are wonderful people. If Ren and Chinchilla were a painting Ren would surely be the subject matter of the painting but Chinchilla is definitely the source of light in the painting showcasing all of the shadows cast, but all of the bare parts of Ren that he lets us see she helps us to see it so well. Organic was a great term to use for them, the eye contact they have is so powerful

[@thejohnson9204]

Best reaction video to this song i have ever seen. Thank you. I loved this. Ren's genius is epic. You need to look at "Ren - Mackay"

[@crackerz0576]

Just subscribed. It's great to see real emotion and honest reaction to a video. Ren is a great storyteller and Chinchilla is a great vocallist. In a world of fake reactors just here to get likes you are a breath of fresh air. Thank You.

[@disfrutando_la_vida8104]

Oh gosh, you had me crying, too. There's something so powerful and nourishing in coming alongside each other, feeling alongside each other and in shared vulnerability. Thank you. And thank you for wanting to give Ren a hug, and wanting to tell him that everything will be okay. I kinda felt this hug over here, too, and I needed it tonight.

[@teresas8173]

I knew you would both love this. It’s my favorite of REN’s incredible catalogue of music. It’s so beautiful it brought you to tears, touching reaction 🌺

[@fret-less]

Love your reactions to RENs music. You are right, this guy should be celebrated. I think the emotions he has stirred in us all has grown such a loyal fan base around the world. I want to give him a hug too. love xx