Ren X Chinchilla - Chalk Outlines (Official Lyrics Video)

[@RenMakesMusic]

Chalk Outlines is out everywhere now!! download it here ren-chinchilla.lnk.to/ChalkOutlinesSo Here are the lyrics for anyone who wants them: I'm still here in this bed that I crawled in I hope that I'm someone else in the morning So take this one, wash it down and you'll be fine Then walk around in a floating chalk outline But so it goes, let it be In the gallows I balanced On my toes so I can breathe But little by little, bit by bit I push it back down with a new habit If not for long, just for a while I'll bury myself with a great big smile Oh my my, oh my my We trace ourselves in these chalk outlines Oh my my, oh my my Erase ourselves in these chalk outlines Sertraline and a sip of serotonin Don't cry 'cause there's a pill for everything Take this one, wash it down and you'll be fine The feeling goes and you'll draw a chalk outline And so it goes, let it be In the gallows, I balanced On my toes so I can breathe But little by little, bit by bit I push it back down with a new habit If not for long, just for a while I'll bury myself with a great big smile Oh my my, oh my my We trace ourselves in these chalk outlines Oh my my, oh my my Erase ourselves It's such a perfect day Take it just in case, take it just in case I'm scared of being okay 'Cause all things change, all things change It's such a perfect day It's a beautiful shame, it's a beautiful shame I'm scared of being okay 'Cause all things change But little by little, bit by bit I push it back down with a new habit If not for long, just for a while I'll bury myself with a great big smile Oh my my, oh my my We trace ourselves in these chalk outlines Oh my my, oh my my Erase ourselves in these chalk outlines

[@guillermiro2079]

Ren. Every thing you touch is magic. With Big Push, you alones, you singing, you playing the guitar, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, you playing rock amd roll, you playing ballads, you playing and breaking the streets of London and most important of all: You playing in acoustic. Is in acoustic videos where the bests ones are distinguised in a world of computers, electronic voice changer, and sintetizers. I think you are the best artist right now, and always I have known. Keep singing, keep foolish, stay hungry.

[@galelao108]

Great song so relatable.. Ren is the best new artist I've heard in years. He deffanatly deserve all the success he has coming to him.. you can just tell he was born to do this..

[@guillermiro2079]

@@galelao108 Absolutly

[@agustinmunozrocha]

Please don't you ever stop making music. Otherwise I will find you, and I will make you do more music.

[@sarmcg52]

You are savage , never forget it♡ your songs have helped more than you could Imagine,,peaceout man💫

[@trippyanimal9132]

You’ll probably never see this, and in a way it’s me talking to myself, but I think I speak for a lot of people seeing this when I say your music gives us peace. I’ve suffered with insomia for 6 years since my mother passed and your music has allowed to me to find a certain type of peace in not blaming myself for things I can’t change. Made me realise it’s ok to not be ok and perfect.

[@yazidefirenze]

Sh_t, man

[@fallenriverie1663]

I hope you're feeling well, stranger on the internet. I'm really glad you're at least a little better than yesterday. I wish you the very best of luck

[@Helena-wt7nx]

Hope you’re okay ❤

[@vivienneclarke2421]

I've had insomnia for 11 years,since my 13 year old son died... sleep just eludes me anymore.....it's awful sometimes

[@revjimbob]

@@vivienneclarke2421 oh man. Feel for you.

[@timdragon22]

Ren is absolutely one of the best musicians alive currently. Dude is killing it. I hope he gets to the top

[@AleTrosman]

He definitely deserves it

[@DJSupaflyguy]

He will 👌👌👌👌

[@chriscooper4205]

Bit extreme 😂 he’s nice though

[@charlescooper8042]

@@chriscooper4205 you clearly haven't dived deep enough yet 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@BenFischerBLN]

Looks like he is actually on his way up :)

[@tonistokes970]

Songs that make you feel okay to be broken should be protected at all costs

[@SamuelDeans]

I agree they put us back together

[@Derpymator]

Is it possible for Ren not to make a masterpiece? I don't think so.

[@weegreeneyes3196]

Nope, that can’t and will not ever happen!!! The reason being that this man has a very special brain and a unique way of thinking and processing/projecting his own thoughts and feelings in a way none of these so called “pop/rap/rock stars “ we hear on the mainstream media and everywhere possible, they have a team of people who have each got their own individual jobs , one writes, composes music or buys beats, one plays the instruments, not to mention how many producers, editors then there’s the big label splashing the cash to make the “singer “ look “good “ and spend insane amount of money on videos and they publicity... I can go on but you get the picture... then there’s Ren who does all that and more on his own and no autotune/makeup etc, he is naturally gifted and talented and he performs with every cell of his body and his words and work are true to him and many, he’s a real artist and he will never sell out because then he will never be able to be true to himself! Raw emotion in every millisecond of his work and I hope he knows that we as fan’s appreciate this from the bottom of our hearts ♥️ Sorry I just had to let it out 😋 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@VoidMySoul]

Honestly tho, every song he has written and released feels like an entire show in under 4 min. Hes an absolute beast and deserves all the recognition

[@7iKs]

Impossible

[@skyegeorge4607]

The only thing the man can’t do is make a bad song

[@sophynoyes]

Every. Single. Song. It's not possible. ❤

[@Dana-xw5yl]

Ren's music is simply therapy for broken souls. I'm more than grateful for discovering it

[@Mysticbrat]

I am 61 years old, I am a mother of 6, grandmother to almost 9. I have suffered from depression, panic attacks and major anxiety for 50 years. Some people understood most didn’t. Thank you for all the beautiful, honest pieces of art. You are a treasure. Thank you for making me feel heard!❤

[@michellemurphy4985]

100%

[@Kapix381]

He breaks it again and put everything together on the right way.

[@angiemace5502]

"Therapy for broken souls" is the most poetic thing I've heard in a long time.

[@calebgragg4614]

Art is the universal language

[@scottallen5269]

“I’m scared of being okay, cause all things change.” This line hits home. In my life, it’s meant that I’ve not allowed myself, to even start caring for new things, or people in my life. That way I can’t be hurt by the loss. The trade off, is I’ve missed out on those experiences. Not sure which is worse Thank you REN... your works are so needed in this world.

[@booksmartdevil13]

I have terminal cancer and it has really affected my mental health as well. Ren's music has resonated with my soul like nothing else I've ever experienced. He probably won't see this but he is a beautiful soul and I'm so grateful to find his music. 🥰

[@jamessmith-db2is]

Even if ren doesn't see this message he's brought us all here to see yours and others

[@master_zar]

I’m so sorry to hear that. I’m praying for you and your family. I completely agree with you, his music is the only therapy that seems to get me moving in the right direction.

[@cranko2323]

brother that’s awful 😢 god will guide you through everything, keep this comment string going to let us know how things are going

[@booksmartdevil13]

@cranko2323 I'm a girl :) but I will! I'm on a new treatment that will hopefully keep things stable for a while, fingers crossed.

[@NoName-xk5xg]

I hope you make it.

[@oceantyde7891]

Even though it was only posted 2 minutes ago. I feel like I've known this story my whole life. Beautifully done stay blessed❤

[@sezislaps]

its actually insane... this song is amazing. they both are amazing

[@jonalanwilliams1171]

Depression is a hellovadrug

[@GINSHOTGUN]

Same, this song is so wonderfully written and their voices are beautiful

[@rede_rider]

I KILLEDd ATHENA TWI©E

[@justjerd1]

Walking around in this chalk outline. Never new what could be all the while

[@hisokaayato8023]

"i'm scared of being okay cuz all things change" i feel these words every day. I doubt that the good things that make me happy are real /meant for me. Ren's songs are so well written masterpieces

[@HermannTheGerman96]

They are made for everyone. Also for you. Its alright to be at least ok

[@mohamedahmedelrouie446]

Everyone deserves happiness. If you are happy then you are meant to be happy. Don't forget that. Stay safe now

[@R__A]

Just know you’re getting stronger with every change. Enjoy the good times, you deserve them. Much love, keep being you👊

[@Abby-walkers-Version]

It’s going to be ok. ❤

[@willowwoodcraft3629]

I'm in hospit now! they got me last night l and the only thing keeping going is rens music 🎶 and chinchilla xxhope all is ok for you ❤

[@benproctor3786]

Find it hard to believe that ren isn't selling shows out in minutes! Musically better than 99% of today's artists!, honestly one of the best voices I've heard! Keep going Ren! Look after yourself bro

[@teddyillusion2186]

And you never know what to expect. I'm so grateful to be watching hearing and feeling his Art.

[@davidhunt4323]

His poorly bless him

[@braca977]

"Don't cry, 'cause there's a pill for everything".... Oooooh man, another deep, deep song. Ren you're killing me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@calebmoran4140]

My guy, all 5 of my kids have a favorite Ren song. They walk around singing the lyrics. Even my 4 month old infant is a fan. I'm currently using this song to soothe him because he literally stops crying on the first note, and now he's trying to sing. I love you man, don't ever give up.

[@manuelavargas7084]

This is SO beautiful. You can see their souls in every word, the love they put into this. HOLY SHIT

[@addicted2chaos]

You definitely can , I can also see my should in every word they sing

[@cmack2460]

Dude hits one note, one fricken note in "Oh my my," and buys a tear from me. Ren, your art moves me the most. I've been searching for deep music for decades and thank you thank you thank you - I'm a cauldron of emotion and you're the cook. Keep feeding the people!

[@nate-404]

"Such a perfect day, take it just in case, take it just in case." A simple but deep truth right there.

[@whatsnext_42]

Medical workers heal our bodies, and artists heal our souls. And you two awesome individuals, and talented artists are doing that, healing our souls. Listening to this song, i could not stop tears, not a bad thing, sometimes you just have to let it all out, tears of relief. Thanks, both of you. I Wish you all the best in life, lost of success, you deserve it!!

[@joannayannotti9076]

This song is masterpiece. I’m just SO obsessed with Ren. Proving that you don’t need some old dude in suit telling you what art should be!

[@tinymusikcodottv-Musikverse99]

YES TRUTH

[@helendimambro3127]

I share your obsession, I can't get enough of him ❤

[@screenteasing]

Please never stop Ren. I need your music, even if I can't listen without tearing up...

[@galablut1060]

"I'm scared of being okay 'cause all things change" the fear of being okay when all you know is not being okay is so unreasonable yet so natural

[@Guille-rz5bk]

The lyrics, the pace, your voices, this is beautiful, thank you for this song ✨✨✨

[@Um4r3x]

Hey Ren, you're one of my most fav artists. I just wanna make sure that you're okay, I really don't want to lose you like I lost Chester. You both were/are something similar to an anchor in my life, cause when life sucks I listen to you and I can face my emotions and process them. That's some magic I really need.

[@KeyFreak2301]

A good song lets people who know the feeling relate to it, but a great song also lets people who´ve never known depression understand the feeling! Beautiful!

[@stephenvankleeck4801]

Ren, on behalf of those of us in various healing modalities and work - this song is an anthem and call to action. You perfectly capture the widespread contractions we dedicate our lives to fully seeing and releasing. ❤️🙏🏼

[@capitolcitybandnz7268]

Seriously this song is absolute fire!!!! I'm in my 50's and this artist is an artist in the truest form! Chills brother...and that female singer OMFG! Keep the magic going.

[@_shurhat_8991]

Ren out here posting more than just music. This is frankly, art.

[@sake3857]

Can we please, please get merch with all the drawings spread all over it!?! I love all of it! I allready loved "How to be me", even wrote a philo essay about it! This is just awsome!

[@yazidefirenze]

Ren nd Chinchilla really outdid themselves

[@itsame2649]

The first few lines hit so close to home. It expresses the feelings I've had but wasn't able to put into words. Thank you for making this song!

[@HachiKintsugi]

My best friend killed himself last month and I can't do anything else but hear him say those words while I listen to yours! And somehow, it helps me. Thank you! I know he liked your music and he was feeling a connection to what he's been through with your experience and how you portray it! And yeah... I rediscovered you with your new music "Hi Ren" and I cried so much as I was seeing him in those lines and I couldn't wonder anything else but did he had the time to see this music before he left because if he did, I'm sure he loved it and if he didn't, I'm sure he would have love it! I know, for him, it was a question of when rather than if. But I miss him and I'm glad to hear, as you said it in the replay of the live you did to explain Hi Ren, that you're feeling better and that you're happy now! You don't have the same illnesses as he did but the feeling can still be here when you're feeling down like that!!! Take care and continue to fight for it! You're doing something great with your art! (Edit: and yes, I know you may not see this comment as it's on one of your oldest songs but it's fine, it helps too, to do so!)

[@lifeofreilly9943]

I'm so sorry for the los s of your friend😢

[@kouranko]

Love to you Hive System. I'm really sorry you lost your friend. I'm glad Ren's music is helping you x

[@HachiKintsugi]

@LifeofReilly and @kouranko : Thank you to both of you! Really!

[@leanneh5293]

So sorry hunny. Sending you a huge warm virtual hug 🤗🤗

[@Anna-re3zw]

Man I'm proud of you, this is brilliant, the chalk outline is fucking outstanding and I couldn't be happier knowing that you are also very proud of this unique piece. Every time you release something, I just keep listening to it and honestly never get tired of it. And shout-out to Daisy because damn, her voice and vocals are just perfect. AND OMG, THE CELLO, MORE CELLO IN SONGS, PLEASE. !!!Let's appreciate the graphics, all the monsters are pretty cool!!!

[@ЛарисаТ-й2ь]

This song literally captured all the fuss, confusion and fear of an ever-changing future. Stunning song.

[@AleTrosman]

Every song you release, I absolutely love. And such a duo you guys makee, great work!

[@causer1985]

You're truly gifted Ren, keep shining your light brother x

[@ellisromero]

Can't stop listening to this... it resonates so much with the emptiness we all sometimes feel. Ren, you are a lyrical magician.

[@xchara3595]

I genuinely love when ren posts, it just feels like his songs truly relate to what I think

[@harperstevenson2752]

every single person I introduce to Ren loves his music HOW IS HE SO SMALL??? Bro Ren is the BEST artist on the scene right now

[@BenFischerBLN]

He is not so small: If you watch some of the "big push" live gigs and compare Ren to the others you realize that his height is pretty average, ok.. I find the door myself :D

[@puppenbuhnebauchkribbeln1183]

No - he is the greatest 👌🏼

[@rubymia21]

Because he speaks the truth and people in their comfort zones don‘t want to hear it because it’s unpleasant and you have to reflect things- to me he is a genius

[@averagezing]

The last few days, I've gotten myself into a Ren and The Big Push music spiral. All their songs, busks, and lives on repeat. And like a perfect gift, this song is released. Thank you, always

[@justurboi3806]

This duo is just... AMAZING

[@yazidefirenze]

Agreed

[@vroomvroomfam309]

Best Christmas gift ever, glad to have a new song from you man.

[@________thirteen_161]

Now I’m about to cry… at least it’s not because of exams 😂. Truly beautiful with double interpretation

[@musicaddict1046]

I feel you. Just wrote my last exam of the year today, this was my treat for finishing, as I only allowed myself to listen to it after coming home. I knew I had to listen with my mind focused on nothing but the song to do it any justice, I'm glad I waited, because that way I could allow myself to cry. I wish you all the best for any exams to come and I sincerely hope you have a nice day! Much love, my friend. 💛

[@________thirteen_161]

@@musicaddict1046 Same here the wait was awful. Hope you did great on the exam 😁🤞🏻

[@musicaddict1046]

@@________thirteen_161 Thank you, we'll see I guess. I think it was okay. 😅 Hope yours went well too! Stay safe! 💛

[@________thirteen_161]

@@musicaddict1046 you too 😘

[@musicaddict1046]

@@________thirteen_161 Thank you! 😘💛

[@Chicahcah]

This means a hell of a lot to those of us who have incurable health issues. I have endometriosis but didn’t get diagnosed until 27, lots of pills and lots of feeling not myself. Feeling angry and trapped in a prison. 3 major surgeries but I’m still here. This really resonates with me, such a beautiful song that really sums up all the things that come with long term serious health problems.

[@Stichlover15547]

Thank you Ren! I am 42yo and I've been waiting for this song my whole pathetic life. It's been playing in my head since before I was born. For real thank you..

[@LuminaireLRP]

Not pathetic.

[@darlingnicki9706]

Every time I listen to this song a new part speaks to me. "I'm scared of being okay, cause all things change." Really hits hard tonight. So many of my fears and anxieties come down to this. Thank you to Ren and Chinchilla for putting voice the things I struggle to explain.

[@Desperajoe]

Yet another one for my "Listen to when *always*" list 😌😇 Thank you guys. You made something beautiful again. ❤️

[@Sag1taire]

Ur ability to tell a story with such emotion is unique keep it up ❤️❤️

[@MtMarshi]

Ren is genuinely the most talented and entertaining musical artist in a generation.

[@nickhayes5471]

Brought tears to my eyes , you two are freaking brilliant 🙏🙏🎶🎶

[@michaeldrac2751]

I didn't think it was possible for a song to describe my life so perfectly. "How To Be Me" came close, but this song hit the bullseye.

[@hdxk8148]

Christmas time is Ren time. Also if I can give my interpretation of what this song is about , I would probably say it's about a policeman or just a citizen who lives or works in a poverty striken part of London. And his only escape from this melancholic and unsatisfying life is the use of narcotics. The citizen is slowly falling down a downhill spiral of drug abuse, but he doesn't care if he has atleast a smile on his face. So he sings this song, or better said help message, with the hope that it reaches someone who might can help him out of this personal hell. It's probably BS and it's about something much different, but hey songs are like paintings or other forms of art: they are meant to be viewed from your personal view.

[@edurodeiro2105]

Loved reading this. Thanks.

[@kittyarcade2296]

I'll bet there will be covers of this for years. You're saving lives by saving your own and letting us walk beside you. Thank you Ren, thank you. And Chinchilla thank you for giving us ladies a voice.

[@stusadventures3517]

What an epic tune !!!!! Thank you 🙏🏽 it sounds and feels perfect 😍

[@beautyinchaos33]

You 2 are a Force of nature, words cannot describe how thankful I am to have found you, finally. Much respect

[@ryanmercer600]

One of the Greatest new musicians I’ve found.. Genius

[@lynnmarentette]

I discovered REN a couple of days ago when a music reaction video to Hi Ren came in my feed. I was in tears, it was so powerful. I am in my sixties, but I have always loved coming across newer music that impacts me on many levels. This was my first listen to Chinchilla. Thank you.

[@pcdolls3]

You are ao good at making originals and especially with the lyrics, because you've lived what you sing about. And this what i love, appreciate and what I need in a music - storytellers with a soul. Thank you!

[@CornishLiving8]

Ren your music makes me want to cry but I smile with intense emotion of your creative brilliant talented mind

[@shubhampaul6393]

Thank you so much guys ❤️ This was so beautiful!!

[@niksgee3538]

You make me feel that it's OK to be a bit broken. I have adhd and ptsd. History being medically gaslighted, misdiagnosed. Depression and anxiety. Then I hear your music its so calming. You make me think its OK to be me. You are such an inspiration. I am crying writing this. Awesome.

[@nidaladil4150]

This 🔥🔥🔥and the live version🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 🔥 both masterpieces

[@bl00d_hound]

I fell down the Ren rabbit hole just a few days ago and he just keeps blowing my mind with every song and every video. Chinchilla has a beautiful voice .

[@shontose]

This song is absolute perfection in every way. Been a long time since somebody was able to make me feel something so deeply.

[@SCharlesDennicon]

The song is. This version isn't.

[@shontose]

@@SCharlesDennicon I'll take this version over many other songs that exist today no matter what. I enjoy the live, but I'm a serious fan of studio versions because I enjoy the spatial audio edits.

[@BluEyedWolf]

I suffer with serve depression and bipolar, ur music helps me so much been a fan for years....ur music speaks to those who suffer and fight, u are a ture inspiration, never give up Ren, u are the voice for the emotions people feel. U are one in a million man much love and respect 🙏

[@koendomus]

What i like the most about you is that you are so versatile , experimenting different styles of music, lyrics, guitar play , piano , creativity in videos... there is always a constant, IT'S SPOT ON ! Thank u so much for sharing al that creativity m8.

[@shaydeskies2280]

I don't think anyone has ever been able to put emotions so clearly into words than you, and I really appreciate it. Thank you for creating such beautiful music. It is really life changing.

[@camilag.5380]

HOLY SHIT this is... just so so SO beautiful, i got goosebumps Another masterpiece as expected, love u dude ❤

[@chuckcolby6025]

The success of this song (IDK how commercial, but it's in MY top 3, either before or after Hi Ren) is the raw honesty. We live in a world where everything is made to look perfect, however little substance. And along comes a tune where everything is substance, delivered with astounding skill by both performers... appearance of perfection be damned. Finding substance in this day and age is so rare... Ren & Chinchilla, thank you for delivering. It actually moves me, internally, like someone is taking a miniature bulldozer to my guts and brain and shifting them around as I listen. Especially when I hear "in the gallows, balanced on my toes so I can breathe"... Got me right in the feels, because I feel that. Amazing art, please don't stop.

[@gregtib]

Ren, thank you for keeping it real, cheers from 🇨🇦 , your an amazing true artist

[@いしだあいみ]

ずっとLiveの方聴いてたけどMV可愛いしアレンジ良いしどっちも好きすぎてやばい。RENくん最高やな。

[@nakanumber]

This is amazing, you can feel every single word leave an impact on your soul

[@brandonhass7847]

It’s crazy I recently found you on Facebook and my girlfriend is obsessed. She has bipolar 2 and suffers badly from the depression and can listen to your music but at the end of every song she feels more power to work and get through it. Only music she has found that she can feel her sad feelings but then by the end feel the power and want to be happy and live life❤ thank you

[@rian1043]

Amazing song, deep and complex story and message, I love it! You're an amazing artist 💪🏿

[@SpaceLobster21]

I think this might be my favorite of Ren's songs. Like, there are so many good ones but I keep coming back to this one lol

[@Ahmad67475]

This song is so heartbreakingly beautiful ❤

[@scott1384]

IMO this is your most beautiful song. You're bearing your soul and i'm obsessed. So much love 🥰

[@serebryakovaka9914]

So sick! I supose lots of people have gone through this but it still impress how you speak with hearts!

[@adrianriley1939]

Pure beauty and soul. I can relate to every word. Bless you both for this absolute gift to life. We have been blessed again. Thank you. LOVE FROM SOUTH SPAIN!!! 🇪🇸🇬🇧

[@boglarkakovari9637]

I've listened to the short version on insta sooooo many times! I just want to say thank you both for launching this song. It is one of your bests.❤

[@sjones5696]

Just WOW! Such a beautiful song! Awesome lyrics! Sick harmonies! Amazing raw talent you both have! ❤❤

[@Hack--rz1io]

I opened this so fast and wow... My energy got taken down a notch, this is beautiful and you two are a fantastic duo Really appreciate the art, always eager to hear more while I continue listening to all your music

[@rede_rider]

9004 HANFORD ave H3SP3RiA 92344

[@Mizaun74]

I've gotta tell you that I'm beyond grateful to of found your music. Being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder with a long history of cutting/suicide actions, Social Anxiety Disorder, ADHD/ADD, and PTSD. I just feel really connected to your styles of work/music. You are a amazingly talented artists across a number of areas. I wish I was younger and actually knew you. Alas, its just wishful thinking. I started showing signs of my various issues at age 13 waaaaaaayyyyyy back in 87/88 and wish I could of shown some improvements but it was not to stay consistent. Last count on scars, well stopped counting tbh at around 300+ but having stumbled upon you one night I've been going down the rabbit hole since. Just thank you for being you.

[@ArtAltarYT]

Always waiting for your music. This is such a personal song, we think every soul will connect with it at some point or other. Thanks for bringing such words to music & in our lives. God bless you Ren. Love from India 🇮🇳❤️. Would love to have you perform here in our country someday. (Please let us know if you have any plans)

[@xAliceisAlivex]

Hits home 😖 you both are talented beyond measure. I hope you both know how much your words mean to so many who are suffering… 🥹

[@Aikijim2007]

Wow. My new favourite. Been waiting for a new artist to listen to. You're knocking out some amazing songs. Keep it up.

[@christinaoleary3138]

This has all the feels…pain, vulnerability, fighting for life….thank you ❤

[@matejtoul4999]

Wonderful as ever, Ren... Both you and Chinchilla made a wonderful piece, once again

[@philipbasarir6829]

This has to be the best Song of 2021. You are one of the most underrated musician in the world. Everyone needs to hear your music.

[@mateiadeodatus335]

What a banger. Instant classic

[@kirstensweet1431]

I've never heard a song that encapsulates my lived experience as well as this. Beautiful,*powerful* piece. Thank you for the music you make. It does not go unappreciated.

[@maxestebankenny6179]

I must say this one didnt clic on me at first. But seeimg the lyrics and actually understanding them makes this a beautiful work of art, both for the voices these 2 madlads have and for the message the song has. Love It from the start to the end!

[@MyOrthodoxHome]

Your voices are so beautiful. The relatability of this song is so moving, mixed with your voices brings chills everytime. ❤😢

[@Sol-Cutta]

That was amazing.. I should of heard that on the radio ffs.

[@sunpi]

Heaven

[@chadguyacoustic]

this is f**king beautiful mate.... ive introduced your music to everyone ive met.... spread the music, spread the love, spread the word, in a world where capitalism has a strangle hold on our very social existence . much love bro, keep smashing it!

[@virtualhoney]

This song is everything ❤ I love the acoustic version as well. Brilliantly done by brilliant artists.

[@samanthabeatty4256]

Id like to say that chinchilla really deserves more credit for making this song amazing. Those high piercing notes take this song to a different level. Hold on to this one Ren she's amazing.

[@sonnyboy5566]

She’s unbelievable. Her voice is absolutely spot on. And it seems the two of them together they just fit.

[@Lee-ig2wd]

Hello! Even though you will probably never ever see this, your music has helped me so much! I feel like I finally have someone that I am actually able to relate to and I love this song so much and I sing it every chance that I get because I just relate to it so much! Took me a couple tries to learn it but every time I listened I loved it even more! I hope that you keep making music! If you do end up seeing this you have saved my life because you are one of the very few things/people that have kept me going!Love you ren!

[@IamCareyann]

This is heart breakingly beautiful

[@cameronchadwell1171]

I'm just hearing this lately, and it's been hitting in the most perfect way. Thank you.

[@kellybailey1377]

The joy and terror of the pendulum ride. I never thought of it as a pendulum until I watched Hi Ren. Watching that video pounded me into the ground, then scraped me up gently with the epiphany of knowing I am not alone. It was not just your amazing performance of an impassioned and personal piece of art, but also the comments of all the people who probably felt something akin to what I was feeling after experiencing it. The chord it struck in me broke a chain. I have watched most of the reactions to it and cried along with the reactor every time. With each viewing, another chain broke, freeing me, and I started the process of being able to recognize when the other Kell was trying to speak for me. I know he will always be there, and I used to fight that voice with all I had. It kept me from seeing anything but the fight. All that fight brought was crippling anxiety, panic attacks, and a sense that if I took my pills and kept to myself while my life sped by, everything would be fine. But it is not fine. I was losing so much of my life. I am 55 now and I can’t remember much from 30 years old until now. On and off this and that pill. I put so much trust in the pill. It was going to make me feel normal, as if I knew what normal was, but all it did was keep me from seeing the brightest of brights and the darkest of darks. I have never been afraid to say I was suffering, but I always prefaced it with my BIG SMILE, so as not to make anyone too uncomfortable with my revelation. I would get asked how the pills made me feel. It was difficult to explain. And I would just say better. No, I did not feel better, that was a lie, probably to myself as well. The pills kept me from feeling the important things, including the pain. Chalk outlines is perfect. Here I am, look at me with my BIG SMILE… but nothing inside. Numb, complacent, and tired. A couple of months ago, I would not have been able to articulate these thoughts. Effexor muted that ability. I weaned myself off it. I can express myself. I can feel those highs. I can’t feel the pain as well, but it doesn’t scare me as much as it used to. I try to think of it as a pinch to let me know I am a human being who is supposed to feel happiness, sadness, joy, fear, anger, love, and all the other crazy, scary, and amazing feelings we are blessed to experience. Am I okay, cured, perfect, happy all the time… no, but that’s okay.

[@anninadaniela4422]

It's like you described my life. I'm off some meds now but I still have a long way to go.

[@kellybailey1377]

@@anninadaniela4422 At the time I wrote that, I had just lost my sister-in-law (who was also my friend and housemate for the last 7 years). She was 36 and taken from us suddenly. A week later I found out I had diabetes. Just a month or so before all this was when I decided to get off the meds. I honestly think that if I had been on the meds, I would not have been able to let myself grieve properly or take the steps I needed to manage my heath. I have had ups and downs, but all in all the past three months have been very healing. I have my health under control and, with the help of family and friends, I am able to help my brother cope with the loss of his wife and in turn, he is able to help my as well. finding your way out of the fog can't be difficult, but it can be done.

[@SarahBoyd002]

Live version is soooooo much better ❤️🙏 One take. 💯 authentic. No cliche vocal/instrumental harmonies. Less pop vibe. Stripped back. REAL passion.