Ren - Hi Ren (Official Music Video)

[@RenMakesMusic]

Were close to being able to hit a top 10 record spot, maybe even a number one! Pretty unbelievable for an independent record! You can help push that even further! Pre-order the Sick Boi album by clicking this link! bio.to/Ren-Sick-Boi As always here are the lyrics for anyone who wants them, thankyou so much for watching this, really proud of it, im doing everything independently so if it moved you in someway it would mean the world to me if you gave it a share as it will help spread it all over the world :) Also out on streaming platforms too! renmakesmusic.lnk.to/hiren Hi there Ren It's been a little while, Did you miss me? You thought you’d buried me, didn't you? Risky… Because I always come back Deep down you know that… Deep down you know I'm always in periphery Ren aren't you pleased to see me? it's been weeks since we spoke bro, you know you need me You’re the sheep, I'm the shepherd Not your place to lead me Not your place to be biting off the hand that feeds me Hi Ren I’ve been taking some time to be distant I’ve been taking some time to be still I've been taking some time to be by myself since my therapist told me I'm ill I've been making some progress lately, and I've learnt some new coping skills So I haven't really needed you much man I think we need to just step back and chill Ren, you sound more insane than I do You think that those doctors are really there to guide you? Been through this a million times Your civilian mind is so perfect at always being lied to Okay, take another pill boy Drown yourself in the sound of white noise Follow this 10 step program, rejoice! All your problems will be gone! Fucking dumb boy Nah mate, this time it's different man trust me I feel like things might be falling in place And my music's been kinda doing bits too Like I actually might do something great And when I'm gone maybe I'll be remembered For doing something special with myself That's why I don't think that we should talk man Cause when your with me it never seems to help You think that you can amputate me? I am you, you are me, you are I, I am we We are one, split in two that makes one so you see You got to kill you if you wanna kill me. I'm not left over dinner, I’m not scraps on the side, oh your music is thriving? Delusional guy! Where's your top ten hit? Where's your interview with Oprah? Where are your grammes Ren? Nowhere! Yeah but, my music's not commercial like that I never chased numbers, statistics or stats I Never write hooks for the radio, they never even play me so why would Iconcernn myself with that? But my music is really connecting, And the people who find it respect it , And for me that's enough ‘cause this life's been tough so it gives me a purpose I can rest in Man you sound so pretentious ! Ren your music is so self centred, No one wants to hear another song about how much you hate yourself… trust me You should be so lucky having me inside you to guide you, remind you to manage expectations, provide you perspective, that thing you neglected, I get it You wana be a big deal… Next jimi hendrix? forget it Man it's not like that Man it's just like that I'm inside you you twat Nah it's not man your wrong, when I write I belong Let me break the fourth wall by acknowledging this song Ren sits down, Has a stroke of genius, He wants to write a song that was not done previous A battle with his subconscious… Eminem did it Played on guitar Plan B did it Man your not original you criminal, rip off artist, the pinnacle of your success is stealing other people's material Ren mate we've heard it all before Ohh "she sell sea shells on the sea shore" Fuck you I don't need you, I don't need to hear this, cause I'm fine by myself, I'm a genius! and I will be great, and I will make waves, and ill shake up the whole world beneath us That's right speak your truth, your fucking god complex leaks out of you It's refreshing to actually hear you say it! In stead of down play it… “Oh the music Is all about the creative process and if people can find something to relate to within that the that's just a bonus” Fuck you ima fucking kill you Ren Well fucking kill me then let's fucking have you Ren I'm a do it, watch me prove it, who are you to doubt my music? ‘Cause I call the shots I choose if you die Yeah I call the shots and so i who choose who survives I'll tie you up in knots then I'll lock you inside News flash… I was created at the dawn of creation, I am temptation I am the snake in Eden, I am the reason for treason Beheading all Kings, I am sin with no rhyme or reason, Sun of the morning, Lucifer, Antichrist, father of lies, Mestophilies, Truth in a blender, Deceitful pretender, The Banished avenger, The righteous surrender When standing in-front of my solar eclipse, My name it is stitched to your lips so see I won't bow to the will of a mortal, feeble and normal You wana kill me? I'm enteral, immortal I live in every decision that catalysed chaos That causes division I live inside death, the beginning of ends I am you, you are me, I am you Ren Hi Ren… I’ve been taking some time to be distant, I’ve been taking some time to be still I’ve been taking some time to be by myself and I've spent half my life ill But just as sure as the tide start turning Just as sure as the night has dawn Just as sure as rain fall soon runs dry when you stand in the eye of the storm I was made to be tested and twisted I was made to be broken and beat I was made by his hand, it's all part of the plan that I stand on my own two feet And you know me my will is eternal And you know me you've met Me before Face to with a beast I will rise from the east and I'll settle on the ocean floor And I go by many names also Some people know me as hope Some people know me as the voice that you hear when u loosen the noose on the rope And you know how I know how I know that I'll prosper? Because I stand here beside you today I have stood in the flames that cremated my brain And I didn't once flinch or shake So cower at the man I've become When I sing from the top of my lungs That I won't retire I'll stand in your fire inspire the meek to be strong And when I am gone I will rise In the music that I left behind Ferocious persistent, immortal like you we’re a coin with two different sides When I was 17 years old I shouted out into an empty room, into a blank canvas, that I would defeat the forces of evil, and for the next 10 years of my life I suffered the consequences... With Illness, autoimmunity and psychosis As I got older I realised that there were no real winners or no real losers in physiological warfare But there were victims and there were students It wasn’t David verses Goliath, it's was a pendulum eternally swaying between the dark and the light, and the brighter the light shone, the darker the shadow it cast It was never a battle for me to win, it was an eternal dance, and like a dance, the more rigid I became the harder it got The more I cursed my clumsy footsteps the more i suffered And so I got older and I learned to relax, and I learned to soften, and that dance got easier It is this eternal waltz that separates human beings from angels, from demons, from gods And I must not forget, we must not forget, that we are human beings.

[@eightnine4704]

Fking genius ❤

[@wanrell]

My guy this art of yours comes in so many forms

[@benonsen]

Hi ren :D

[@markina9731]

I'm so grateful that I found you , holy that recommendation changed my life. Thank you, Ren

[@jacklhorton9]

Utterly brilliant mate. Needed this. Thankyou.

[@RenMakesMusic]

I wanted to make this track one of the most honest and raw pieces i've made. All live stripped back with just me and a guitar, It's probably my proudest works to date, and I cant wait for you guys to see it, remember to turn on the notifications button to be reminded to join me at the premier next Thursday at 7pm GMT. See you guys there. So excited for you guys to see this

[@samyoggg9284]

So excited!!!! ❤️

[@monkeytonker4637]

Your work is always 💯 I like music again because of you👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@dirtyjeans1854]

so excited to be here for this 🤍

[@Lo-Vi]

Can't wait!

[@bryantbetts9536]

Wowza! I am looking forward to hearing this one, but cannot figure out how to join the wait. You pur so much of your soul into your music it's inspiring. Hopefully I'll stumble on a busk one day!

[@RenMakesMusic]

Up until I was 9 years old, I would intermittently hear a voice in my head that was not my own. The voice was distinctly different to mine, and always negative. It would self criticise or urge me to do things I knew to be morally wrong. The most peculiar thing about the voice was that it took no effort on my behalf to produce. My own thoughts always felt like there was a process that required effort to bring them to the forefront of my mind, this voice appeared as though it was spoken by another. The sentences felt predetermined like they had already been constructed. I remember very vividly at 9 years old, becoming very frustrated with the voice. I stood in my back yard, internally screaming at the voice to be silent again and again, and it did. In a flash there was silence, to the point where my head felt like an empty room. I wasn't used to the quiet and that voice never returned. It almost felt lonely in my head. When I got older I had intermittent bouts with auditory hallucinations where I would hear perfect symphonies, usually at night when drifting off to sleep. They were so clear that they sounded like they were emanating from a radio in the corner of my room. I knew they weren't there, but for some reason they never came with the feeling of fear. I also recall sitting on a bus at the age of 15, and hearing the sound of a crowded room, with about 100 voices chattering away, I was the only person apart from the driver on the bus. These experiences were always very brief, and few and far between. My last hallucination was during an intense bout of psychosis in 2015, and was my first visual hallucination. I was walking down a pavement after jumping out my mums car in a crossroads in a moment of frustration and distress with my condition. I was trying to run from myself. What appeared to be a homeless man with a dark complexion approached me, and asked me what was wrong. I explained that I had been sick most my life, and I wasn't sure I had the strength to continue. He looked at me, and smiled and told me 'everything is going to be okay in the end Ren.' I had not told him my name. There was something so overpoweringly sincere about this very simple message, which brought with it an overwhelming feeling of inner peace, and in a flash, he vanished. My rational brain always linked these experiences to what the doctors have told me, that there are parts of my brain compromised by the autoimmunity in my body. That the myelin sheaths surrounding the complex electrical system that conduct my thoughts were damaged and compromised, causing these lucid experiences that I knew did not exist inside the physical world. The part of me that edges away from logical and rational thought always attributed these thoughts to some kind of otherworldly intervention, that made my thoughts the battleground of some spiritual tug of war. For a long time I never really acknowledged this part of myself, for with it brought the danger and stigma of sounding like a crazy person. I decided with my latest release, to the best of my ability, to capture and express this chess match of thought. Hi Ren comes out in just over 24 hours. I can't wait for you all to hear it.

[@striderman-]

Ren these words mean more to me than you'd ever understand. The fact you silenced that voice in your head gives me hope that I can too. Please keep on fighting. The world needs you. I've recently discovered you and TBP and you've changed my perception in ways I don't understand yet.

[@bookerwills8649]

Can't wait, also that's very deep and I appreciate you being so open, we need that in today's world where we are supposed to be strong and independent, we need to hear about others struggles in order to deal with our own, we need to help each other.

[@bookerwills8649]

I will add a quick story to show why being open helps others. I was trapped in a hole that I was lowered in a cage to do some work. Utter catastrophe happened and water started filling the hole. I couldn't get to the cage to get raised, I resigned to I was going to die. Luckily it got solved before I drown, I got out eventually puked out of shock and was never the same. However I didn't think about the people watching from up top, they thought they were going to watch a man die and they didn't speak about it. Not until group therapy years later and with me being completely open and crying did one guy finally let go, "I thought I was going to watch you die" saying that out loud helped him and even me understand his animosity towards me. Being vulnerable allows others to also be vulnerable and that is not a bd thing. Thank you for sharing ren, I'm sure it's going to be an amazing video

[@striderman-]

@@bookerwills8649 I'm glad you're still with us to share this story. Your story is an affirmation to my core value in life. Every interaction we have with each other is a "two way street". Travel down the other person's path before you judge or come to conclusions. If more people would Sonder this world would be a better place.

[@williamwaddell6799]

REN do u think it's a help or a hindrance when it comes to making music ? , I'm not saying it has to be one or the other just wondered if either happens to be the case

[@GlasUndMetall]

Ren, I'm 64 years old and I have never heard anyone come close to what my brain has done all my life. I was diagnosed with MPD in the 1980s, I spent most of my life fighting against the various raging people I've been. I went through treatment, and self-medicated, and did all the pharmaceuticals from various psychiatrists but in the end I learned to bargain, to talk, to communicate with all the things that are me. I have finally found peace in my life, I hope you find the same and please always keep creating, we need you.

[@HumblePupp]

"in the end I learned to bargain, to talk, to communicate with all the things that are me" hit me right in my soul

[@GlasUndMetall]

@@HumblePupp communication has been key for me, both with myself and with others. I have no filter. I'm ok with that now. I wasn't always. I've always felt like I was that square peg that people tried to hammer into the round hole and I'm over that. My brain works much better on my terms. People say not to hate yourself then every way you turn those same people are telling you to tone it down, be quiet, don't be dramatic, blend in. Excuse me but fuck that, I matter too. What you need, that matters too. I don't hurt anyone and I don't bother anyone but I'm also not going to be other than exactly who I am for anyone.

[@soothingvoices3876]

@@GlasUndMetallDamn 🥺🥺🥺

[@rihamy2nd]

@@GlasUndMetallyou communicate your feelings in such a beautiful manner. Wishing you the best.

[@GlasUndMetall]

@@rihamy2nd Thank you, I wish you an abundance of the same, all the best.

[@phoenixteagarden2317]

I am a psychiatric nurse. I actually learned about you from another psych. nurse. Your music is spreading and inspiring both patients and staff. Thank you for doing this. It makes a difference. It really does.

[@justinofboulder]

Thank you for your comment, and your contribution to helping others find wellness! If I may share, for the years that my Lyme disease was misdiagnosed, many of my symptoms showed up as psychological and neurological. I feel so grateful to have come through the other side (7 years later) and this song really inspires me to appreciate the darkness of my past as I journey in to the light. Bless!

[@EmmanuelOjex]

Amazing

[@sashadavies3742]

This is amazing

[@opalmills2914]

Hi Phoenix. We taught together in Ulsan about a decade ago. It's insane to come across your name on a random youtube video. Hope all is well - Lee Teacher.

[@pixel9050]

I’ve written and unwritten what I want to say but my words are so 😮, so Human ! Felt very un-alone and that someone -a Human gets it ! Thank you ☺️ Keep making waves and shaking the world ❤

[@dirkdombrowski713]

- you did something great - you will be remembered - you did something special - your music is really connected - your music is respected - you made waves - you shaked the world - you are hope

[@daddyj2030]

Absolute truth 💯

[@morrismacri962]

👌

[@morrismacri962]

Much Respect 🙏

[@danamckenzie7872]

I think you are a quiet genius I can’t reply to that main thread But I want you to know You are a Quiet genius I respect this song. I don’t know you so. Can’t pretend But this…..

[@FearDaReaper]

Well said

[@trashkru]

This is no longer a song. This is no longer music. This is a soul splitting open and exploding into art.

[@evasage14]

beautifully put

[@Kz3theArtist]

Truth

[@HamzaKhaleel]

This is life

[@minipily1841]

this is america

[@t.j.thetomato]

I was thinking “of course! Music is art😊” but now 5:04 … I understand what you mean 😶

[@hulderfiskruttdrnnet8090]

Ren, you didn’t just make a song - you made a mirror. ‘Hi Ren’ forces us to face what we hide from ourselves. And damn, it's beautiful."

[@ericevans9507]

I was done. Finished. Ready to check out. My military career, over. My children, raised. I was okay with becoming a statistic. I wondered, “where will I fall? 18, 12….22?” Then this song popped into my feed. Thank you Ren. Your song was like a friend reaching out in the dark to grab me just before I fall into the sweet abyss. I know there’s a lot of work ahead…but I have to save myself…I deserve being saved. Thank you. Your music is saving lives. Big love to you!

[@cormackjames]

That is awesome, this to me is what should be felt, Ren is sharing and creating more awareness. We are not alone!

[@sesamesheltonst5197]

Hope: “The voice that u hear when u loosen the noose on the rope” That verse hit me hard. He also has a song about suicide. Perhaps it could help u too.

[@ericevans9507]

@@sesamesheltonst5197 which song is it? I’d love to know. I’ve only just now discovered Ren.

[@simonejarvis3753]

Be strong keep going good luck ❤xxx

[@AnitaMc2]

You deserve to be saved. And loved. Please hold on, if not for yourself, for your family. And if you can hold on for them, eventually, you can see enough to hold onto yourself. You are not alone. Ever!

[@JWFowler36]

Ren, Im a 38 year old U.S. Navy Corpsman who has been dealing with PTSD and i cant ever tell anyone how it feels to be at battle with your own insides but your song makes to so clear what its like and i cant thank you enough or your words they are beyond worthy of any award in the world but i hope my thanks is enough at this moment.

[@tamsynfallows3234]

Just from some of the lyrics, I feel confident that this kind of feedback is the highest praise and satisfaction that a true, big hearted artist like this could ever want or hope for. Connection with other humans over industry praise!

[@alltoohalliwell]

37yr old Army Vet here with PTSD and severe anxiety. Ditto to your comment

[@ZeroCautionFPV]

Jesse, I just wanted to day thanks for your service. I was lucky enough to work with you guys during my time at NASWI SAR as a PR. You guys are seriously appreciated. Take care ! I love this song and it does help ground me when the anxiety kicks in.

[@dangrover9712]

He's fukin awesome. Off the scale. David Bowie would feel inferior hearing this guy

[@mx360grader]

🤗

[@molimaeyhising]

Kicked heroin a year and half ago after 12 years of using and trying to just end it man. To be be fully honest with yall. This song has meant more than any song I've ever heard. I can't express it. Truly. How can one put into words the way a piece of art shakes and breaks your entire soul. Thank you. Thank you for creating. Thank you all for being here to support and relate to this.. I love you. You are beautiful. Things get better.

[@d.d.ucheabba5461]

Suicide attempt survivor here, only one way....UP. LOVE in Christ to you. Hug.

[@marjeketchum1630]

He sings from his soul , doesn't he. He reminds me of someone I lost recently, who also used music to try to heal his issues, but this artist has a strength my loved one couldn't quite manage. I've survived a severe chronic pain issue that started in the late 80s so know how to fight for life. I hope you find the strength you need, when you need it. And if you don't mind my best advice... positive reinforcement works amazingly well. On my worst days, if I repeat I'm having the best day ever, 3 times, within 20 minutes I'll realize I'm doing so much better. Blessings to you.

[@Kathie4]

That's beautiful. The first year & a half were the hardest for me. You're doing something incredibly difficult, so be proud. It gets a little easier as you go, so keep going.

[@annefranklin7476]

So agree, thank you, bless you take care

[@blackeyedgirl76]

Not going to lie, it’s a life long battle. It does get easier but only with time and therapy if needed and that’s your jam. I too felt this song, the lyrics in my soul. Please know, if you don’t succeed today then just try again tomorrow. You’ll get there. Best of luck to you!💜

I'm a 61 yo grandma. I play an acoustic exotic wood Ibanez . Mother of pearl and abeloni inlays. This piece of art you created is a fuckin masterpiece. Thank you

[@johnmackey2240]

"The people who find it respect it." Indeed.

[@paulcosgrove6773]

Truth. Thanks to whatever youtube reactor who introduced me to Ren ❤

[@DeltaV11]

Found this guy about a month ago and i can’t stop listening. He’s so goddamned good. He touches a ton of different genres too. I’ve been so bored with music the last couple years, which is a shame since I’ve been a musician since I could hold a trumpet at 5. Ren had me actually feeling beats again.

[@natalie-ew8sj]

clever, Mackey!!! Love it bro. If people listen to this master piece n say its not brilliant then they clearly dont know jack about music n talent. so as u say RESPECT IT!!!!!! nuff love bro natalie xx

[@Drak976]

Yes I will surely come off as crazy as Ren to some but I think music can find us when we need it. It's magical. I dunno if other magic is real but music exists so checkmate. Even animals like it. It makes the mammals and even plants react. Water I think I forget whatever Japanese experiment something about water and emotions maybe maybe music maybe both I don't know.

[@shawna444]

Truer words have never been uttered...in this case, eloquently, vociferously, beautifully, forcefully, benevolently....sung.

[@noxskaven4343]

I've been in and out of the mental hospital since I was a teenager, by my count eight times now. Without sharing my diagnoses (I have a lot), I regularly have psychosis on top of mood swings and panic attacks, and as hard as its been for me, it's been harder for my family that can't understand. My father showed me this, and I think he was excited to be able to feel connected to me through music that he could relate to my mental health problems. I'm not really one to leave comments, but I wanted to say thank you.

[@petemavus2948]

And I want to say thank you for leaving this comment as it is just as beautiful as this song and video. 💜

[@yourfriendlyinternetmeatshield]

Just keep swimming. Stay alive fren.

[@jennymchandler]

This made me cry. Thank you.

[@paulcorbishley1]

Keep strong x

[@Substraal]

All the best for you for now and in the future

[@mikalan888]

My little Brothers name is REN. Ren went missing and I thought he was dead. I searched the internet high and low for clues and then I came upon your video HI-REN. It was as if My brother was singing his personal Anthem. You share his name and his struggle. After 5 months I found my brother safe. I shared with him this video, we watched it together and cried from the deepest part of our souls. Your message is so needed in this chaotic world and HOPE is the light we look to. In pure gratitude for your gift…. Thank you Ren.

[@elenachristine6266]

❤

[@sevenmusette]

A tangible, believable, soul-piercing HOPE

[@Dust2Glow]

❤

[@wendywilson8168]

❤❤

[@davidmctavish101]

Bullshit.

[@chunksis2]

70 years young and i think this is groundbreaking . Loving it

[@rafaelgarciamd]

Ren, as a physician I would like to thank you for this monumental exploration of the human condition. This is exactly what those of us that have suffered with psychic distress needed. Shame on CNN and their editorial and journalistic malpractice in creating the impression that your music is somehow dangerous to those having suicidal ideation. Of course, anything and anyone can be blamed for romanticizing self-harm but in my professional opinion, there is a greater therapeutic healing associated with an honest approach to this subject. CNN should be ashamed of themselves.

[@mishterpreshident]

One must first be self-aware to be ashamed 😁

[@rihamy2nd]

@@mishterpreshident BINGO!

[@JacobP81]

What the hell! CNN criticized this artists music as being dangerous?? But this song is such a great powerful message. Wow SMH

[@tjongejongeman8153]

CNN? Why watch drivel? Why watch dishonest journalism? Why watch television period!?!

[@douglashartman729]

Yes they should. If they listened to Chalk Outlines they could see a little deeper. But CNN doesn't want healing, let's be real.

[@shirleycarter2231]

I am a woman in my seventies. I gave up on today’s music , for some years now, then last week, I heard Ren!! I haven’t felt so excited, inspired and enthralled by music, since I first heard David Bowie in the 70’s...... he said, Rock was the art form of the working class.... I think Ren just gave a voice to a whole generation of disenfranchised young people of today, and those of all ages struggling with their own mental health..... deep and wonderful , thank you Ren ❤️

[@TheRock-xj7hs]

He speaks for so many of us…

[@n0l1f3music]

U ain't 70 lol

[@joshmason1460]

@@n0l1f3music you don’t actually have no life

[@joshgarcia1899]

Calm down ol' hag

[@sethley91]

I am a man in my 30s who'd also given up. I missed the story telling. The movie like aspect music used to carry. Growing up on marty robbins and the like there was a story for the song. This blows me away and makes me so happy that the story telling and meaningful music isn't dead. We're not limited to a beat and some words. Thank you to Ren

[@MA-ft3pe]

I'm a combat vet that suffers from PTSD, depression and bipolar. And with all the doctors I had I felt never understood me, but with this one song I felt I finally found someone that gets me. Thank you for this masterpiece.

[@bsmith8943]

Man. First. Thank you for your sacrifice and service. Please keep your head up keep fighting the fight.

[@Dpreest]

this doesnt add up, you wouldnt have been a soldier with bipolar

[@hastie1974]

​@@Dpreest maybe not diagnosed till after

[@hastie1974]

​@@Dpreest very judgmental

[@dirtylikaratfpv6088]

For the person that said he couldn't have been a soldier of he ws diagnosed with bi polar.. I'm a US Army veteran.. 15th Signal. And I have a diagnosis of bi polar from the Department of Veterans Affairs hospital. Also depression, anxiety amd adhd. Real textbook looney bird I guess.. But went in I had a clean bill of health mind body and soul. I don't know how's any of those conditions work.. If they hand just lay dormant until they didn't. Or if they were developed post service. But there are VA hospitals all over this c mountry full of folks with conditions that would have disqualified them initially

[@reptiliantrash]

“And I go by many names also Some people know me as "hope" Some people know me as the voice that you hear When you loosen the noose on the rope” That line always hits me hard. It’s brings me to tears & hits me in my soul. I relate so much to this song.

[@amusedBYfools]

Same. He's brilliant. And you're not alone.

[@luisoscargonzalez3057]

This guy didn't write a song, he wrote a play. An epic. A glimmer of hope for the lost and lonely. A masterpiece for centuries. 💔❤️

[@waltersobchak9427]

Eh.

[@ryz3-t9r]

100% agree, thats just genius

[@jayjohn9893]

a modern Iliad or Oddessy in 10 minutes.

[@allisoncassidy1929]

This work is sublime - It is not only for the meak, this is for absolutely everyone - for me it is eastern philosophy spoken into Western culture - and that is no easy task by any means!! BRAVO and THANK YOU!!

[@sarah_n_dippity]

To be or not to be…

[@Hefficide]

I was a teenager in the 80's and music was my passion. My spirit. I got older. Got pulled under by life. I lost my passion along the way. It's been a very long time since I came across music that touched me and made me feel that connection again. A month or two ago you popped up in my recommendations and I clicked. I am very glad that I did because for the first time, in a very long time, you've helped me feel that passion again. Thank you Ren. You have a gift that does not come along often.

[@hm27200]

Is right lad am happy for you. Rens music is amazing. Hope u enjoy your found again journey

[@RandoManFPV]

💤 most slept on musician

[@tweetwalker2165]

I agree I could just listen to him play the guitar all day. Then his vocal journey is the icing on the cake.

[@crushingthevector5837]

I feel you bro. Im sort of in that funk now. Been several years since I have had that fire. I was once consumed by it, but life just drained me for every ounce of motivation I had. After nearly 25 years I just got lost and its been very hard to find my way back. And sadly, this time it will be alone. After decades of creating within a group, going solo is such a huge challenge for me. Artists like REN, are indeed rekindling that fire. Its a good feeling.

[@d3maccus]

get back into music! get creating, you deserve it. there is nothing better. im the same way, and its where I found my spirality as a teen.

[@wendybirdhouse]

You saved the life of a young man I worry about. I'm a retired teacher and after bumping into him in town, I sent him this. I envisage a huge crowd marching on Parliament to stop the attack on the NHS funding for young people's mental health with everyone singing this together. You have given me, an old lady hope. To see this amount of passion and determination in the younger generation is exhilarating. But more than that Ren - you saved a life.

[@aliciastrose2835]

My heart just exploded in the most beautiful way. 💛

[@paulsimpson5949]

To save a life is a monumental thing for anyone to do but to help many more to feel better about themselves and maybe save many more to realise death is inevitable but the longer you hang in there the better the chances of seeing there can be more to hang on to and find your own place in the world. Ren has an ability to do this and so do we all.

[@DistrictWitch]

I think *you* saved that life x

[@nightspidergoha]

Love your music bro n ya spirit it’s inspiring in this mad world! Much love bro

[@chosenuwu]

You saved him too

[@rocksteadyrein6516]

I'm a breast cancer survivor who wrote three songs in the 80s. One is a hit. I've always been afraid they weren't good enough, and if one was, someone would steal it. I don't want the songs dying with me. I've just moved to Nashville and REN has given me the courage to try, and I'm old and dislike most rap! Hi Ren is performance art, unique and amazing considering today's music😘

[@kes23]

My best friend's son moved to Nashville, Marcus has found success with his music and he's touring the world! Try to find Marcus King and tell him his hometown Greenville, SC homey kes, sent you to meet him and turn him onto Ren's 'Hi Ren' video. Marcus struggles with mental challenges and he needs to hear Ren's healing music! Good luck with your music and I hope you meet up with Marcus King! Rock On, kes

[@_kaihere]

do you by any chance have those songs on Spotify? i’d love to listen.

[@Bamacoon]

I am a 52 year old grandma. I have not heard anything so profound in my life. What comes to mind is my favorite quote. I shall leave it here. Leave it, or take it if it resonates with your soul. "and those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music".-Friedrich Nietzsche

[@rachaelsandacz3540]

This just made me cry so hard. Thank you.

[@jiriruzicka215]

You are a lovely grandma xxx

[@WhatTheWHAT524]

Beautifully said!! 💖🙏💖

[@DSchae2165]

58 here ... I'm feeling inspired by this song ... I've always wanted to leave a mark behind but never did. It's never too late

[@shannonmetzger6148]

Jealous much?

[@helenlewis415]

I work in Suicide Prevention I will be definitely telling callers to listen to your song. I think this song will understand we all have darkness and light and we have to learn the dance and appreciate ourselves. I think this song will help them. ❤️

[@SurrealMcCoy]

Helen, take the next step and see that there's no dancer. Just the dance.☯

[@tripzville7569]

Absolutely no doubt. This young lad is a genius. He is not only innately talented, but is clever and has such wisdom ,as to true this round and use it to his advantage . So many messages in this track for us all.

[@crew_bakka]

As a diagnosed DID person who deals a lot with these thougths i can say It does help. It shows that there are people who understand and that these peoples are able to finds the words we couldn't .

[@zed4225]

Love your work, keep on sharing, this song saves lives. #Ren thankyou

[@cathywensley7819]

And to think that CNN falsely claimed that "Hi Ren" endorsed suicide. How wrong they are.

[@colly6013]

I’m a therapist in my 60’s, this dragged me from high to low to high again, just like the pendulum Ren describes. Standing ovation from me 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@droom700]

As hard as it is to live with constant swing from light to dark… think how much more it would take to cope with constant mediocre greyness!

[@davidmctavish101]

Oh, you like music from retards?

[@georgekaknes]

I don't think you understand the meaning of this song. He's proving that you are the bad guy as a therapist. As well psychologists are the bad guys. You're never going to beat mental illness it's just going to exist whether you try to extinguish it or not. And all of your so-called therapies do more harm than good. You're hurting people with your practice it's not medicine but government incentivize torture of a vulnerable group. Anyone who knows what they're talking about knows that's the fact

[@cathywethington5913]

georgekaknes, sorry that you've had such a bad experience with therapists. Like everything, there are good and bad therapists out there. And this song is not about that in any way. You're just reading into it. Ren does criticize the medical system, including the kind of therapists that are dismissive of their patient's true concerns, but he doesn't paint all of them with that brush

[@georgekaknes]

@@cathywethington5913 you would be right except for the fact that the only good therapist and this is a scientific fact proven by math and statistics. The only good therapist out their base their their findings on brain scans and objective evidence it's actually called objective evidence-based science. None of that is actually available to poor people or people on disability benefits. Unfortunately I have no evidence of a disability but the system especially the mental health system and my own family screwed me the f*** over. Not only do I have more intelligence than we don't have any intellectual disability there's no evidence of any kind of disability. Even the doctors that treat me knew this you know I was not only not intellectually disabled but brilliant they had no evidence you have no evidence to make any of their claims. Of course if you're rich this is a very different story. Do you know how many doctors that go towards poor people just don't care. Again it's not their fault you're concentrating of vulnerable presource.the toxic combination of extreme poverty usually people that actually would normally be in that situation are vulnerable because their families are horrible families like my own. Can you usually there's a lack of common Sense on the part of the parents that think that you know these things are happening. You're right there's a small very insignificant amount of therapists that will do the right thing but it's not because they're good people it's because their clientele rich people can brutally sue their asses and have a lot of say so because they have money. Are the the vast majority including those people would hurt anyone and would do everything based on complete pseudoscientific quackery and don't really care what they do to people because human beings are inherently more evil than good there is a shred of good in every human being the most nasty human has a little bit of good but the majority of humans in fact All humans regardless of if they say I'm an empath there's no such thing as a human there's no such thing as an inherently good or more good than bad human there are only really self-aware effective bad people who gather bad but there's others but they are aware of their badness so they're not going to hurt anybody with and they can channel it in a healthy way. Then finally there are people who have some kind of reward or something the consequence for their actions that can and will be done against. Since most mental health is done to vulnerable people who have been stripped of their credibility to be able to talk on behalf of these things the instructor of everything they've been they've been horribly treated there's there's no such thing as anything and it attracts predators it's like why are there so many pedophiles in school because you're got a vulnerable group that's never going to be taken seriously that will never in a million years be listened to that is unfortunately all densely packed in a single area. And it's like snakes or lions or tigers if you concentrate a prayer source you're going to attract predators.

[@cfmm]

I hope you write a book someday, Ren. I know what the hallucinations and chronic illness are like. I'm 57 and you blow my freaking mind. You are a light and a kind of healer 💚

[@Abaddon231]

I'm discovering this after losing my daughter, we wrote music together , and had an amazing relationship .. since losing her I have been unable to play, I am surrounded by instruments and fun equipment but yet cannot even play a note.. I was on the edge , questioning my purpose on this earth . I watched your performance and it hit me differently than anything else. All I can say is thank you.. No you did not cure me , but you have made me aware . I scheduled my first therapy session and although I still can't make music, I am hopeful that I can overcome these demons that have overtaken my mind.. Thank you Ren.

[@DjAether8]

Sorry for your loss brother, I couldn't even imagine. Hope that you will get back into music because in the end, music is the therapy and music is life. My condolences and much love.

[@alexlowe8829]

All the best brother. Some day you will be together again and untill then Champ: DO IT! Much Love.

[@minileon3708]

Sorry for your loss brother.

[@elizasherriff5578]

I believe in you, Seth. The music stood silent the day you lost your daughter. But I hope one day you'll play again. For although she lives in your heart, she comes alive within your music. I wish you all the best in the future. One day you'll play a note, and it'll be the most beautiful note... I'm rooting for you. If you ever need someone to talk to, message me.

[@heatherhall3452]

I’m so sorry for you pain & loss Seth, please know your Daughter is still with you, she’s just in the next room ❤️🤗✝️🙏🏽 God Bless you 🎶💕

[@Wolfsta]

I commented under one of Ren's other songs talking about my depression. I have never seen so much support from another community online. YOU GUYS (including Ren) are the real treasure. Keep being awesome, the world needs you!

[@mystic_momma333]

Just remember that sadness is different from depression... ;) 💕

[@robindevoh]

World needs you too ❤

[@Wolfsta]

@@mystic_momma333 🙏🙏

[@Wolfsta]

@@robindevoh 🙏🖤

[@dasnerft96]

damn man/mann't that's so nice, It's so nice to hear that you were heard, being heard is a huuuugeeee step, especially if you feel heard, to me it's 70% of the way of recovery. I hope you're doing better than you did a month ago. Don't tell yourself you need to improve everyday, sometimes there is a setback, which isn't back to 0, but back to the last point, it's okay and you'll do it, i have no clue who you are, but the fact that you are even thinking about if you're worth it, makes you worth it. You're great

[@thomasshafer3551]

Ren, this was incredible. At 14 I began fighting autoimmunity. At 20 began illness and dialysis At 26 was diagnosed with PTSD and Psychosis. I've never been able to speak of my battles. Nobody understood. Man, that speech in the end broke me. I know how to describe my life to the ones I love man. Thank you.

[@thomasgoldberg3739]

Also look up nervus vagus therapy and parasymphatic tuning. They are reaching extraordinary results with both illnesses.Evidence based!

[@sandramkelly]

Chronic fatigue syndrome here and CTPSD. I believe the two are linked - one goes down, the other does. Physical and mental.. Hugely grateful to Ren for the superbly creative way to express all this and others for sharing their journey. xxxx

[@ThePojengsidur]

I have a suggestion for you, since it started with autoimmunity, look into nutritional therapy, carnivore diet, keto diet modifications, doctors are introducing that as a treatment, paychiatrist Chris Palmer is one. Please look into things that are even very unpopular at this time. You are accountable for your health, don’t just deal with symptoms.

[@davekennedy6315]

@user-my4iv6pp7l god isn't real! If there truly was a creator do you honestly believe he'd be happy with humankind destroying and polluting 'His' creation? Humankind CONSTANTLY killing each other? No! There is no higher power, there is only humans exploiting each other, killing each other, hating each other! Your prayers have no effect. Religion is just a tool of oppression, keeping others under control and in fear.

[@mcmwarhawk]

God bless man! I was also on dialysis for 3 years! Kidneys destroyed. Was lucky enough to have a transplant 3 years ago. I have PTSD from what I went through but life in itself is really incredible. Now I try and find the pleasure in even the smallest of details and that seems to keep me in tune. Wish you all the best!

[@Eternalrain23]

When his voice cracks at 3:50, it tears my heart apart because it sounds like he's used to no one believing in him so he has to keep his head high and believe hard enough for himself. ❤ keep doing what you're doing Ren, you're amazing!

[@krypticstudios8168]

Today at 11:50pm I found this piece. And it’s the last 10 minutes of the 4th anniversary of losing my father to suicide. He endured a long battle with depression, drug abuse, and extremely severe psychosis. Eventually the demons won and took him from us. I know that if he were here he would have loved this video. In my years of seeing my fathers struggle, I’ve never quite heard anyone put it into perspective like this. And for that, I thank you Ren. RIP papa I love you ❤️

[@jennybeam7226]

Lost my sister Oct 29, 2021 to suicide.. Agree with your comment. Wishing you love & peace until you're reunited with your Daddy..❤🕊️❤️

[@Zephyredd]

@@jennybeam7226 😐

[@philliphall9817]

Phil's wife Susan here. Have you listened to Ren's song "Suicide". I lost my Dad to this when I was nine years old and found Ren's songs about this subject cathartic to listen to. Just hearing the word being sung out loud which nobody would talk about back then. If you enjoyed "Hi Ren" I recommend checking out more of his catalogue. There is heaps of great music on it.

[@Angela.Phillips]

God bless

[@JimmyEss]

I'd say it was a draw, don't forget he also killed the demons.

[@TufanPozan]

I am 53 years old and making music since 15. But this guy is a genius. This is perfect Art. I really respect him and what he is doing !

[@chrismullin8304]

I agree, it’s awesome!

[@electronicfreak1111]

@@tomasrosa4430 then go?

[@rentok8195]

@@tomasrosa4430then why are you here commenting ?

[@shaktipriestess2553]

I am not musically inclined at all! Also completely uneducated in it. However, I can feel the frequency, the energy , explosions in my heart, and mind, now to play it again, and again gleaning the wisdom of his words. We are kindred Ren, your one of my kind✨

[@DLNBioletto]

Is there somewhere i can find your work?

[@m.g.5542]

Hi Ren, I don't know if you're reading this and I thought long and hard about what I'm going to say... It was just unbelievable, it had such an impact. You don't need millions of listeners to make the difference. What you do is unique, uniquely good. Please do not stop. We need you! Lots of love from Germany.

[@chefgreasypaw7816]

HE SAID THE THING

[@QuintonCarmon-u1f]

My fiance and I have just recently found the gift you give everyone through your music, This song , and your words at the end ,did something to me, just hearing it for the first time I don't know exactly what that was, but it did something good for me, and to know we can pick up and move on and we are all choosing which wolf we feed by our perception of life's situations and choices. Thank you. Never stop ..Namaste.

[@XXChacowXX]

Just wanted to say I’m a 46 year old man, I’ve been to war, through tragedy, watched my mother and father pass in hospitals in the span of 18 months. I’ve dealt with what came to me as a father of four cuz I’ve had to. Through it all I’ve barely shown emotion, not understanding how to deal with any and all of it. This song hit me so hard. I’ve listened to it over a dozen times and I have a hard time not tearing up each and every time. It’s literally hope. It’s the epitome of watching someone rise above struggle come manifest before my eyes. I have no words to describe how much I appreciate this song, your lyrics, your performance. Thank you

[@waltertaylor7667]

Brother you are valuable, your feelings are real and deserve expression. Treat yourself the way you treat everyone else. I am a 43 year old father of 5. Recently accepted the fact that even though I am the strongest man in the room, I have never had a relationship that wasnt a bitch abusively plundering my life, especially the one with my recently dead father. Realize and celebrate yourself, bones to the rest of them for a minute.

[@SportsSenpai]

Love you man, life’s not always easy but it is worth it in the end and then onto the unknown

[@TrollPope]

SKILLLLL ISSUE!

[@Lemon_Laddy]

​​@@TrollPope have some respect

[@harambe1573]

get a job lil nigga

[@dr.t2916]

That is the most raw beautiful song about the human experience I’ve heard. As a therapist, this is the dance I witness in my clients, and the dance had to accept in myself as human. Thank you, Ren, for managing to capture its pain, chaos and beauty in such a clear and touching way! This song is not only a musical masterpiece, but also a psychological one

[@chriskeverne4459]

This is my first ever comment on KZbin, I'm a 54 yr old British man living in America. This affected me in so many beneficial ways, I can't list them. You deserve so much admiration and respect. It makes me proud to be British. 🇬🇧

[@patriciacarter1007]

G-day, I’m a 54 year old Australian woman who has British ancestry. 😊 I’ve always enjoyed British music, comedy etc. I’ve never really got into this kind of music, until now discovered this talented young man through Justin Hawkins of the Darkness who’s British rock band I really enjoy there music. I just felt the need to comment welcome to the world of you tube commenting lol. Hope you & your family are doing well in this crazy messed up world at the moment. 🇦🇺🇬🇧😊🐨🦘🦈🐊

[@ASilentPanther]

Not really proud to admit it, but I think the words really are more elegant over there than it is here in the states. It’s like they have more meaning and they are aesthetically pleasing as well. I’ve been wanting to add proper as an adjective and call my friends mates but it wouldn’t sound right here I don’t think! 😂

[@pjindra88]

Sir! i am 38 years old an i ve never been in such hard times....i guess.....i am a soldier from Austria and i ve seen things.....i really like your song and can see similitaries! your song is fckn genius! your THE fckn 2024 Bard! thank you for this and all of your music

[@tendencies7528]

These aren’t songs. They are one-man musicals. And they are masterpieces. Profound musical therapy.

[@babs2034]

❤❤❤

[@Terri_MacKay]

I don't really know what to say. I'm 60 years old, and I honestly can't remember ever hearing a song for the first time that stopped me in my tracks like this one did. That brought me to tears like this one. This song demands to be heard...it needs to be heard...it's a song for every human being who has ever struggled with mental illness and thought that there was no way through, no light at the end of the tunnel. I was one of them. Thank you for baring your soul. ❤️

[@jaysea1553]

my heart goes out to you my son who is 44 years old has been off his meds for 8 month's now and he is coming back to us,l will most certainly make sure he listens to this, l was going to say song but it is more a work of fine art a masterpiece you would think he can't top this but it would not matter

[@seejayjames]

I was stopped in my tracks too. So many hard-hitting ideas that need to be heard, and felt. Amazing.

[@Terri_MacKay]

@@jaysea1553 I'm so glad that you're getting your son back...and that he's finding himself again. Much love and healing thoughts to you, your son, and your whole family. Much better days are ahead. ❤️

[@КатеринаКотова-у1й]

Hi Ren. I'm 23. I'm from Ukraine. I'm crying. Thank you. I have obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, chronic stress, anxiety disorder and other neurological disorders. At the age of 18, i started working to buy medicines and alleviate my mental condition. I will be strong. I will keep on fighting. I will remember you. ❤️

[@thenormie]

As someone who has OCD, I know how horrible it can get to some degree for that. Paired with all those other neurological disorders, I can’t even imagine what that must be like. Rooting for you bud! The fact you’ve gotten this far shows how strong you are in my opinion.

[@КатеринаКотова-у1й]

@@thenormie thanks 🙏❤️🥲

[@xbrandi12345x]

@@thenormie got any bad teeth? I just went through 22 years of hell with the most extreme depression and anxiety symptoms along with issues they believed to be neurological. My teeth didn't hurt so I didn't know I had a massive dental infection making me sick. My left leg was almost completely useless. A prescription of Clindamycin and some extractions have changed everything. I still have mental health struggles but a lot of it is from being misdiagnosed and being given dangerous meds that didn't help me at all, in fact some of them left me with permanent problems (don't ever stop abruptly taking psych meds, it's dangerous and I don't want you to be confused and think I am advising you to stop meds at all but remember to be your own advocate for your health, doctors don't know wtf they are doing in my experience and I have the horror stories to prove it and be aware of what you take, exactly how it works and make sure the benefits outweigh the risks. I have some of the same issues you listed here and to think I went through hell for so long and so many doctors missed it and just kept giving me psych med after psych med... It makes me wonder how many other people would have symptoms minimized or alleviated with antibiotics because they have an infection or other issues that has been misdiagnosed. Basic blood and urine tests didn't tell them or me anything. I had skin issues and some other health issues but they never linked anything to a dental infection at all. Some things that might help you that helped me though ... osteopathic manipulative therapy for anxiety. Cognitive behavioral therapy, an actual psychiatrist and not a counselor or therapist (sorry, they just don't have enough education to be treating some of the people they treat and it ends up making therapy not very beneficial) and look up the 4-7-8 breathing technique and also search for a book online called From Panic To Power by Lucinda Bassett and also, all your symptoms here could also be symptoms of something bigger like autism or a more complicated diagnosis so getting a second eval and making sure you aren't misdiagnosed is never a bad idea. I am not saying you are. I am just reeling from realizing I just spent 2+ decades in hell because of a bad tooth that I didn't know was that bad because I couldn't see it, it looked fine on the front. I have struggled with anxiety, depression, PTSD and I am not OCD diagnosed but I have weird repetitive things I have to do and do counting things so it wouldn't surprise me but all I know is when I started the antibiotics, everything changed. My symptoms aren't severe like they were. I want to leave the house and I don't feel suicidal every minute of every day. I even thought about getting a job and have been able to get a few things done. People made me feel like I was crazier than I really am, they told me I was indefinitely broken and threw med after med at me. I don't know your situation or anything about you other than what you have said here but I am telling you about my situation just in case there is any possibility you could be going through a worse hell than you really need to. Having mental health struggles is hard and I don't know what healthcare in Ukraine is like, especially since the war but it's not that great here. I was someone that thought doctors knew more about things than me, after all, they went to school for years to do their job, they must be smart, right? Maybe so but they learn what they are taught and here it seems like that means you prescribe meds you know nothing about, doctors and pharmacists never really communicate enough and I know so many people being heavily medicated for psych issues and they don't get any better, some even get worse. I just want you to know if you are struggling, don't ever give up hope that there are options for you. I thought I was destined to just keep getting worse and I ended up agoraphobic because my anxiety was so bad. I can relate to your health struggles and I just don't want anyone to ever go through what I have gone through and am currently still dealing with so if there is any chance you have even one bad tooth, get it fixed. My doctor was convinced I had a neurological disorder because my leg was falling asleep, going numb and hurt like hell to walk on. She never did any tests prior to making this assumption. Come to find out, the infection was causing me to have nausea and vomiting, balance issues, my leg issues, tachycardia, ear issues, swollen glands and my mental health symptoms were really bad. When I first started getting sick I was a teenager. I grew up in a house with alcoholic and abusive parents. They didn't enforce tooth-brushing. When I was 10 I got made fun of for having gross teeth and got upset and that's when I learned most people brush 3 times a day. So I started doing so but I used the wrong toothbrush and got a hard one instead of a soft one. I ate and drank things that ruined my enamel and my parents were abusive so I was anxious all the time and would grind my teeth. They refused to let me get braces and I just had a perfect storm. The tooth that caused me all the issues was bad on the backside but I couldn't see it and when I was young, I had a cavity in that tooth filled so I never thought it was an issue after that but looking back, I started getting sick then and my anxiety because me severe then, like I said, I had always had anxiety since I could remember but now it felt more extreme like my heart might explode, I would get dizzy and go into fight or flight even if nothing was around to trigger it. My dad wouldn't take me to a doctor because he said I was faking it so I swore when I turned 18 I would go on my own and get meds like I saw on tv that would make me happy and fix everything. I didn't know those commericals we're total bullshit and that I couldn't just take a pill and get better. The doctors even made it seem like medication would make everything better. They tried me on close to 40 medications, only 1 helped but they wouldn't give me that one anymore because it's a controlled substance. Zoloft made my impulse control disappear so all my obsessive habits got really bad, nobody wanted to be around me and doctors prescribed me opiates for abdominal pain, cause unknown and I got addicted to them before the script was even finished. I feel like I tried to be proactive about my health and they made things so much worse for me and there's not a damn thing I can do about it. It wasn't just one doctor, it's all of them I have been to and it was an anxiety specialist that told me I was indefinitely broken. I am 37. I have no kids, job, I have no money and a week ago I just wanted to die because I felt like I would never get better. If not for my faith I would have killed myself long ago but I am glad I kept going. I am not fully recovered and it will be a long time before I am and I may not even be able to fully recover, it's possible I have nerve damage in my leg and I already have a heart murmur from the Cymbalta they put me on but I already feel a huge improvement and it seems like it would be easy to try someone on this med for a few days to see if symptoms improve in case they do have an infection someone missed before they try all these other dangerous meds or give out diagnosis'. If you ever struggle, I hope some of the suggestions like the book I mentioned, the therapies or especially the breathing technique help you out. I realize your situation might not be like mine at all but I couldn't keep scrolling without mentioning this in the event that there's a possibility you or anyone else could be in a similar situation and be unaware of it. I can't believe how much of a difference it made in the intensity of my symptoms and it's an easy enough thing to rule out. I noticed a change from the very first dose of antibiotics and only this specific antibiotic.

[@thenormie]

@@xbrandi12345x yeah my experience is nothing close to that. I’m sorry that you had to go through that.

[@SawSight]

Hi Ren. I'm 23. I'm from Afgnistan. I'm crying. Thank you. But everybody похуй.

[@user-linzilou84]

WOW!!! You have just made a fan for life!!! Thank God I came across you!!! I have never heard anything like You before! The speech at the end brought tears to my eyes. I feel you completely! Love you forever and I will pray for you. Please never go mainstream. You are worth more than that. ❤

[@declanmckenna9389]

I'm a 50 yr old man who has struggled with demons most of my adult life. On listening to this it was like those demons fucked off for a while. I cried for hrs after listening this transcends music. This is healing, this is cathartic. Cheers man.

[@AugustWest23]

62, Same. Peace.

[@espiritual5dportal]

Im here with tears in my eyes

[@miguelvarela]

48 here

[@H82BUagain]

43, it got me, Violet's tale as well!

[@bronaghmaclaren433]

I hear u💛

[@rkaiser1957]

Ren, I'm 66 years old. I've been a music fan for as long as I can remember. This isn't a song, this is opera, this is something altogether new. This has touched me like nothing before. Keep fighting the good fight. And remember there is always "Hope" .

[@peterharrison4841]

Man I'm 61yo and totally agree... this is inspiring and brilliant, sad yet eye opening

[@elizabethpeters3153]

I'm a recovering alcoholic and recently relapsed after 9 years of sobriety. Checking into medical detox later tonight. Ren, your music is providing my escape until i need to fall back into reality. Your writing skills are delightfully honest and real. Also your guitar playing is supremely talented and advanced.. I hope your day is going well. I cant wait to see/hear more music from you. Thank you for your love of music and truth.. "Those who bring relief and carnal pleasure sometimes serve mankind for the best" Ben Caplan edit- just celebrated a year sober and in recovery

[@euphoricrecall4944]

I'm a recovering alcoholic too. You've got to be proud of yourself for going back into detox and treatment. That's not an easy thing to do at all. You've got this, sending you love, and you have my utmost respect ❤

[@alexashing2]

Good luck Elizabeth! I have no words of advice, other than if it feels right, you're doing right

[@jeanjeannierocks]

Good luck Elizabeth ❤🙏🏼🪷💕

[@MattyRouter]

Be strong , Ayahuasca cured me.

[@daniellelodewijks3445]

Good luck Elizabeth!! You can do this. We dance with Devil but we don't let him take us home at the end of the night x

[@leeravenscroft2732]

I am! Was introduced last night and am head over heels in love with Ren's sound.

[@OdjnSIN]

As a Veteran who has struggled and battled with PTSD for 13 years, this song hits harder than anything I've watched or listened to. I know all too well that voice which isn't your own, putting you down at every turn. Thank you for creating this raw, emotional and beautiful masterpiece.

[@jordanolmsted9283]

I'm here with you brother

[@nickolasuhl9435]

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@KD2HJP]

Word

[@_-TerrAwend-_]

🤗💗

[@kevronlindsey6453]

And how hard it is when that voice IS yours and you can't stop it.

[@allancaswell9793]

I have been a full time career songwriter since 1979. I have been successful and I thought I knew the whole thing. This piece has shown me how amazing songwriting can be ... I found you accidentally ... I need other people to hear it ... I love this

[@melparkes354]

"And the people who find it respect it." Facts Ren. Facts.

[@ChristopherTanner-wx3zv]

Facts

[@jettamaster3297]

Found it

[@garyhurley9749]

Facts

[@lichas5919]

found it yesterday, im obsessed now

[@henrylloyd2010]

🫶🏼

[@tedcrocker6283]

First time hearing this, tonight, November 25th 2024. This is an amazing piece of art

[@flippopotamuss]

Came here from Tiktok, Ren has consumed my attention for hours now. You really have a gift, I cannot wait to see how your career unfolds. May it be a long and healthy one sir

[@williambell6611]

Fuck me a year later and it’s still THE MOST IMPACTFUL musical performance I’ve ever seen or experienced

[@bleedtheheart]

My beloved brother is on the schizophrenic spectrum and this song is so much like what he experiences. Your words went straight through my heart. I'm fighting to save him from human rights violations right now, he was brutalized by police and now held in isolation. If I could trade places with him, I would. I will not give up, not while I still breathe. I will listen to your words everyday as I fight for him, a reminder of his struggle and the hope that remains. Wishing you healing and peace, Ren. Thank you for standing in your power!!!!! You're a gift to the world!!!!!

[@richardlynam2007]

How on earth have I not heard your Music or seen your videos before today??? I must have been living under a rock! Amazing WOW.

[@WOFDragonNerd]

What’s good about this song, is nobody can cover it, nobody can play it exactly like him, nobody can copy it, it’s forever Ren’s own, and nobody can take that from him. And this song is eye opening. (Dang, 574 likes?)

[@roxyfoxyfoxyroxy]

He aint worrying about that 💅

[@rizdizla]

@@roxyfoxyfoxyroxy lol

[@WOFDragonNerd]

@@roxyfoxyfoxyroxy HA! You’re not wrong, it’s just cool, you don’t have people copying something you put your heart and soul into.

[@musicwith9lives]

Totally🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@janeruggles661]

@@WOFDragonNerd absolutely right!!!

[@regreg5416]

As a 73 year old with a life ripped apart by multiple and severe chronic conditions it has been impossible to describe or articulate any or even some of the devastation these conditions cause both physically and emotionally. I am pleased that I have survived long enough to discover that there is a Bard who is capable of articulating these complex feelings. This is perhaps the most cathartic piece of art I have ever witnessed. I thank you for it. My sorrow is the dark journey you have had to undertake on our behalf. I applaud you sir and hope you survive and flourish the world needs you. I have great hope for you because of your conclusion in realising that "And I must not forget, we must not forget, that we are human beings" Get well the world needs you

[@saraloftis8103]

💜💜💜

[@rimalynn7662]

God bless you ❤

[@hughburnett8466]

Hi reg, thanks for sharing. As you found Rena articulation moving. I have found reading your story has done the same for me.

[@elisabethhofer-enz4608]

I am Bipolar. That can feel like having that Split. One Part of me: why the fuck are you so sad.... then the other can you please stop smiling.

[@naiyalexic]

Yes to this, fully. And Little Girl Gone is about addressing the abusive narcissist. Excellent insight and these viewpoints need to be heard. Finally some actually intelligent life-affirming lyrics. Thanks Ren and Chinchilla too. :) And OTEP...

[@Crusader-eh2cv]

As a war veteran with brain injuries, many demons, and constant rumination this speaks to me. Thanks for this.

[@christicameron1314]

Demons gotta go bro.

[@jameslawler5596]

Stonewind Institute, Chester Arkansas. Doc deals with war demons.

[@kie2gaming]

Thank you for your service

[@SWTORLOL87]

@@christicameron1314Demons are ever present. The trick is becoming stronger than them.

[@madjack7777]

@@christicameron1314 No, they won't go. You cannot win, you cannot let the demon go. You can embrace them and integrate them and when succesful in controlling the demon it will become less. However the demon will always remain, the demon always has been there. Trauma make the demon very loud and persistent. @OP thx for your service and the best of whishes in your future.

[@rivb9466]

I’m crying. I never thought someone could really express how it feels like, how it is inside one’s head. The imposter syndrome, the depression, the anxiety, the demons. I’m still battling with mine and I hope I can learn how to relax and dance.

[@Hdhdjdudh-fv5jk]

You will just keep the lord Jesus Christ in your sight

[@Hdhdjdudh-fv5jk]

Jesus loves you and he will help you pull out of these dark times and remember he is coming back for all the believers and we will be taken up into the clouds with him

[@michelleknutson4946]

Yes.

[@DIYDaveT]

People talk talk talk about Jesus and G_d and salvation and all of this stuff. It sounds like lies and propaganda but like every other "conspiracy theory", it's all true. Soften to the will of the Lord Jesus and He will change you and heal you. I know from personal experience. G_d bless.

[@albertarcia7286]

When the light shines, you'll see it with your soul .

[@coreyms]

I teach computer programming on my channel and this is the first time I’ve shared a non-programming related video on my community feed because I felt like it had such a good message for folks to hear. Really respect the art of this song man. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@RenMakesMusic]

Appreciate that Corey and I'm glad the song connected!!!!

[@JollyAZ]

Came from that post!

[@baconmanbro]

Thanks for sharing, Corey. I don't think I was ever so confused and amazed at the same time.

[@markcollins9005]

@coreyms, lol, I've just been watching your Pandas tutorial.

[@super-eth8478]

We r here because of you !!

[@sarahhale-pearson533]

This came up randomly on my feed… my mind is truly blown. I’m lost for words. Incredible art. More than just a song.

[@musicwith9lives]

Me to at 12am this morning. I'm back for the 3rd time. Watched a few other videos. REN is Brilliant 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 yes, it's the story of his life. Read his drop down. It tells about his experiences since 9 yrs old. He also says it at the end of this song😊

[@BanMedo]

Same here, been listening to his songs non stop for the past few days. So much uniqueness and amazing works of art

[@ladonna9938]

​@musicwith9lives welcome to the Renegades!

[@ginagifun6734]

Welcome to the Reniverse ♥️🎶

[@melissamcgovern2596]

Same just now. I was here again for Kurt Vile’s Pretty Pimpin’ and this was up next. Thank you, algorithm “gods”…mind blown. What a gift for me this morning

[@alexiell10]

I found this song couple of days ago and it broke me into milion pieces and built me up back again and I think I am changed forever. You are amazing artist and I feel blessed and inspired that I fould you and I hope I will see you making great things

I am a doctor, a psychiatrist, an artist, a photographer, a storyteller, a patient, someone who has been on both sides for so long, and words cannot express how inspiring this music is. Ren, please continue "dancing" and rising from the ashes, because the world needs you and the world will remember you...

[@fallonwhitelock3667]

He describes what's it's like perfectly..... I used to run and suppress the voice until i embraced it....i work with it....i know it's purpose but i don't mean i should disown it as it is me and i am it......we have to kill us both if we get rid of it so i say hold it close like a petulant child having a meltdown......it drives me to do better and as stubborn as i am i try not to listen x

[@snonly]

Bro, You're like every job? How many degrees do you have god damn-

[@tinamorgan8332]

You are so very right, this guy is pure unadulterated genius, genius that can only be born through trauma. Blown away by this guy

[@randalgordon1390]

His Lyme disease is back. Not good

[@TimmehJay]

As a 53 year old man who has dealt with this exact same thing my whole life I can't thank you enough for expressing so well what happens in my own head.

[@McKavian]

The only thing I would change about what you said is that I am 52, not 53. I hope you have a better day, friend.

[@icemantis13]

I can’t stand it anymore, thank you for helping me realize that I cannot escape. More lives will be lost if I sing my songs. Good luck

[@shanecarlaw6373]

@@icemantis13 you never know, i think your songs could help people to realize that you're not alone, and you don't have to suffer alone. maybe if you re-think of it as "I can't stand alone anymore" instead of "I can;t stand IT anymore." and from "I'll do it alone: to "We'll do it together" then maybe Illness can become Wellness. #neversufferalone Hope the burden lightens for you, Iceman. Please, reach out.

[@radiomog]

I’m a 42 year old man. A single song has never broken me down as much as this has. Not only am I having a major pressure release in the form of crying but the absolute emotions this brought on so many levels has opened my eyes. I have never witnessed such creative honesty in an art form. I’ve never been so touched by something. Chills… tears… lyrical beauty and talent. A life change moment for me here.

[@jaylyons4785]

Have you dug deeper into his music? If not 3 impactful songs I found are, dignity, what kind of woman is this, and chalk outlines

[@EleanorThinks]

Agree 100% ~ and you gotta love those chills!🥰

[@Everythingismeaningless344]

Sounds like you are on the path to freedom. Shalom.

[@samurai-slayer]

We're all right there with you brother! I couldn't have said it better myself!

[@Skittenmeow]

42 woman here, and doesn't matter how many times I listen I can't remove the feels. Different parts got me on different listens, and something that felt understood gains new depth. Every song he's done kinda adds to this, each holding their own layer of meaning and being standalone masterpieces.

[@TheAmishunderground]

Hi Ren. I last commented here a little over a year ago about my child and you offered your support. I can say we went thru extreme darkness and literal hell. But we have survived and are all in a better place now. There is maintenance to our happiness, but am grateful to have that. Keep doing what you do, shed light unto this darkness. Thank you.

[@franckf.9634]

I'm 48 years old and I didn't know Ren until today. I discover him today with this piece, this story. By chance. I am overwhelmed as I have rarely been. This is more than music. Thank you.

[@tazzieflats]

(45 years old )hey from Holland. same as you just now listen, for the first ☆ then 3 times more...I so your comment and I totally agree, brilliant and genius and touching!!

[@cas9065]

@@tazzieflats 52, and I have been listening to the whole catalogue since coming across this by chance yesterday. What an amazing artist. Truly touched my soul.

[@joeblackdaddy69]

53 yrs old from Los Angeles, CA - I have been in the music industry for over 25 years and I have seen many, many live acts...I feel same, this moved me.

[@judgejorgensen9045]

37, also didn’t know him until today.

[@mikesewlal7742]

48 as well. Brilliant artist and beautiful soul this Ren... wonder why he's connecting to us middle age dudes??

[@waywardwhiskey117]

So I have my Bachelors in Psychology after serving in the Marines and I’m currently going for my Masters. I currently work as a Crisis Counselor at a local hospital. Ever since I heard this, I have been petitioning to my administrators to add this song to our music therapy in-patient group sessions. I couldn’t imagine a better rendition that damaged souls could relate to more and let them know that they are not alone. This is a true masterpiece, and you, sir, are a true artist and besides that, you are an inspiration to anybody with mental health issues. God bless you my guy, and be as well as you possibly can be Ren. Don’t ever stop doing what you do.💜

[@Budini67]

@WaywardWhickey117 Maybe consider the song 'Chalk Outlines' as a therapy option too? It perfectly describes the hollowed out, lost feeling that can come from some medications. They are necessary, but they come at a cost of losing a little of yourself every time you take them.

[@waywardwhiskey117]

@@Budini67I use Three Days Grace, NF, Mass Of Man, 10 Years, Badflower and a few others in the therapy. It has to be considered and appropriate, since everyone’s trauma is 100% a case by case basis. Some will relate to the music, realize they aren’t alone and be uplifted. Others will hear the song, empathize with it but fall further into despair because someone put actual lyrics to their pain and by doing so, only makes them identify with the negative aspect that much more and then spiral into darkness. You have to “read the room”, as they say.

[@paulhagger3895]

I am 61 years old and I've heard and seen plenty in my life. But this...this reduces me to tears each time I hear it. It's a masterpiece Ren. So raw and real. Funny and sad. Heartbreaking but redemptive. Love to you from downunder mate. Keep well and keep writing and playing. I will be following and listening.

[@natnat4013]

Dear Ren. I don't know if you will ever see this but... I love everything you put out. You know how it is and do what you do. And we loge you. It os such a relief you know other people are like me. Not just you but also your supporters. I feel like I am actually speaking when you do😂 but you still seem to have all emotion and it's such a clear break from the world we are in now.....

[@takeiitizzy5876]

Hi Ren, I wanted to get this out to you, in all honesty, ive suffered from psychosis, depression and intense anxiety for 8 years now. Taken all the pills, done all the therapies and truthfully this music is more wrenching and connecting than all of it. Hope you get to read this, and big ups, you're a legend!

[@fzm97]

Ive suffered the same and for once this song is a really good portrayal of what its actually like in our heads

[@inthexis]

I am a grown ass man and this song brought me to tears. I have been fighting this horrible disease for years. There’s hope if you find the right doctors and I finally did. I pray this song going viral brings awareness to not only the disease but the corruption behind non- treatment and misdiagnosis. Thank you so much for casting light on such an enormous issue with this beautiful piece of art

[@ASilentPanther]

Me too bro. I’m a big ass tattooed 41 yr old man who got all excited like kids do when he stood up and sang, all while reaching for my little tissue. Hard to find the right words to come close to the praise this deserves.

[@davemclellan2542]

Same 🤟39 4 kids house cats dog and my life is a tragic mess of death and tragic shit this had me in tears yet not lol be strong my peeps 😎

[@Lightmane]

Try The Wim Hof Method. I hope it heals you.

[@belindamelville2270]

🩷🩷🩷

[@ASilentPanther]

@@belindamelville2270 I see what you did there with the Mario bricks.

[@matthewdoveton7071]

FUCK..... ME. I've never felt that way watching music before. It's like he tore out my soul, showed it to me, gave it a clean and a cuddle and put it back in again. What a talent. I hope he has a great life.

[@sadiehelen]

I hope he does, too. Ever since I discovered this song I can’t stop listening to it. One of the few I can’t get sick of.

[@lauren_WI]

@@sadiehelen❤

[@vaginettamcsnapper]

You articulated this perfectly. It did something to my soul that is beyond description.

[@birdbath2002]

Well said ❤

[@mikeysdaniels4581]

Well said 😊

[@suzannemayo3507]

I dont know how i stumbled across this. Your lyrics sum up the chaos in my head and made me cry.

[@lynneforrette3428]

You are BRILLIANT! I am 78(almost) and this is such a thought provoking insight into ego and alter ego. You, young man, are going places. Don’t let the sharks take advantage of your talent. Stay true!!!

[@LoriCrabtree31]

Wow, you're beautiful! Never would've guessed you're in your 70's! Agree, Ren is talented!!

[@harambe1573]

YOU ARE THE WINNER FOR THE OLDEST ASS HEAD IN THIS COMMENT SECTION, GOOD JOB, quick question: can u still walk?

[@garyward7]

I'm a DJ and musician for over 30 years...and this tune has left me speechless ...unreal it's like a compilation album in one song ....amazing

[@charmaineandlinda6541]

I too am elderly. This was sent along by my daughter-in-law who works in paediatric addictions in Australia. I am in Canada, 73 yo, retired physician. I run an educational support group on zoom for persons with autoimmunity. I can honestly say that I have never seen/heard/felt anything like this performance. I continue to think about it. It brings tears to my eyes - tears of mixed emotions. I love this. I love your work. I hope to see/hear more from you, Ren. Charmaine

[@trianglesfalling]

In Canada here - moved me as well . As a musician dealing first w mental health not feeling the desire to pick up my instrument and getting partially the desire again to be faced with undiagnosed pain / inflammation in my hands preventing me - it’s all too much. This is beautiful art. I can’t wait till I’m well again (fingers painfully crossed. Chronic illness and pain is terrible and there’s not much understanding/ support for it. I am happy to hear some people like you are out there helping.

[@bendybennett2751]

You're not elderly, you are 73 years young!!!

[@marcusodell8811]

50 year old Brit here …. I came here to basically say this ! There is hope for music after all !!

[@nancyhynes804]

Charmaine, how can I connect with your autoimmune group?

[@murf493]

I'm not sure if you saw the community post from Ren but he's actually in Calgary right now visiting a specialist to help with treatments for his condition! You should reach out and let him know about your meeting

[@GodlessArtist]

I know the odds of you reading this are small, but I wanted to say thank you. Your music and your performances have brought me to tears more than any artist I can remember. As someone who survived many forms of abuse, I connect to your struggle and strength in my own way. Thank you, from the heart, for sharing your struggles and bringing us all closer together.

[@chrisulmer3925]

If you don't win a Grammy for this because it won't fit into someone else's box, don't worry about it. You've earned our admiration and appreciation. This is what we all need. Thank you for this.

[@thesoverignreport2719]

Grammys way to satanic for this stuff

[@flynchflynch]

The Grammy's are fucked. It's another marketing and advertising channel for the established music industry. Ren is not commercial , or if considered so, they would have to persuade established artists that they were pretending all along to not give two fucks about the existential struggle of life.

[@DeiLux]

You don't need a statue or a trophy that you can buy in a shop to know that you're great, loved or achieved something in your life.

[@starsstudio8339]

I agree man, To self judge critically is the hard as shit, never mind post it for the world. Sweet stuff

[@uncivildiscord4611]

We know what this is worth, and to him it’s worth more than a petty trophy I’d guess

[@TheJbordo8]

I'm 53 and I find this to be one of those rarities in life. I too have been sick with an auto-immune disease but mine is AIDS. 13 years now. My wife died 3 years ago and life is kinda shitty. This guy, Ren, has spoken to me on a level that I didn't think was possible. Loosened the noose on the rope and some people know me as hope....Wow!

[@jenniferlynne3314]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lynnwaterfall4846]

Thank you for sharing such a personal story. Glad this song spoke to you. I hope that the noose remains loosened.

[@Poodle_Gun]

It reminds me of the verse, "He will strike her heal, and she will crush his head."

[@willythe4]

God bless you brother 🙏

[@jenniferbender9123]

I'm 50 y/o artist in Ohio, USA. This song was shared on fb by a local musician. Before I was 1 min in to "Hi Ren" I was moved to stop & text the link to my 74 y/o dad a State over. He doesn't do fb, but has played guitar & supported indie music most of his life. We listened together, separately, then had a long conversation about what an incredible work of songwriting, composition, & video you'd made; how many styles it encompassed while surpassing categorization, and your mastery at all of them. The voice, the lyrics, the lights! He excitedly texted it on to his array of friends. I shared it on fb, w/ my partner, & our early 20s daughter. They shared. Everyone who listened was floored. Your message & vision has crossed age gaps & distance, and you've given people some powerful shivers in all the right ways. My most sincere congratulations to you.

[@Ken-mn2nh]

Sharing Ren is one of life's greatest pleasures 🙏.

[@scottishbrother9721]

Wow this lad has wrote a song that connects with many people around the world. You can feel the pain hes been through we all suffer pain in different ways. Respect

[@chuckcreasy7876]

I am a musician, writer, and artist, and all I can say is I have never produced nor seen anything as genuine and moving as this. A most exceptional approach to demon-killing and expression.

[@erikalarson9987]

In 9 minutes and 20 seconds, I went from Smiling > Laughing > Empathizing > Appreciating > Enjoying > Respecting > Marveling > Feeling Disrupted > Feeling Inspired > and … CRYING… and then when the song ended, sitting speechless for a long while. This is the first time I have come across your music, and you are right, you are a GENIUS! Better yet, you’re a captivating artistic genius! Thank you for putting this into the world! WOW!

[@rowanelessar5892]

I was quite literally "floored" when I heard/saw this for the first time.

[@andyfisher6025]

That was exactly my response to ❤

[@GaelicWarrior0]

Me also.

[@mattschultz4111]

My brother showed me this last night and I was captivated. The guitar skill (bass player 25+ years) with singing and rapping around... the tone, the dissonance, the timing, the lyrics... this WILL be timeless. Hi Ren, we relate to you, and all that you do, hi friend, whether you're there or you're not, we stand with you.

[@Deeayne-re6lm]

This could be the most powerful thing I've ever watched...

[@andrewellington9503]

As an addict who has been in recovery for years, this song was HEAVY. I've never seen someone illustrate the duality of addiction where you literally have to battle your own mind to stay sober like this. I know this can apply to a number of mental health issues but the one that got me is hearing someone explain my addiction better than I ever could. I genuinely want to thank you for making this song and for having the courage and willingness to open yourself up completely like this to help others and let them (us) know we're not alone.

[@agoraphobicsocialite6897]

Your so right with your comment. I don't have any addictions but I do battle with my mind on the daily. The "you gotta kill you if you wanna kill me" line hit hard It's really good to see that many people relate to this song .... good luck to you in all your endeavours buddy ❤

[@stampandscrap7494]

Have you seen his latest . Illest of our time

[@kdizz4786]

@@stampandscrap7494 I watched it and it’s nothing that could relate to addiction….

[@toninagarvin7928]

I was a nobody in school I had a full paid scholarship in music in school and I didn't do half the stuff he does this guy is amazing don't let it scare you I love the way that everybody thinks that if you talk to yourself are you talk to yourself and second-person you're so damn crazy how about everyone does it everyone's trying to figure things out so enough with the enough judging Ren is a talent and even if he doesn't go as far as he deserves by God he should

[@toninagarvin7928]

I respect your comment you were straight on he is really amazing talented gifted crazy being a musician can label you as crazy look he is unique he's different his special and I like this son-of-a-b****

[@maikydb]

The feeling, the strugle, the redemption and the tools to move forward feel similar to me. Thanks for your great music. don't let the dark site ever tell you different. You help me. And I am sure so many others to find their voice and feelings in your songs. Love you man! With kind regards, The 5 year boy 50 year old man.

[@matildealmeida9367]

It doesn't even feel like 9 minutes, what an amazing track

[@RenMakesMusic]

Thankuu ❤️

[@matildealmeida9367]

@@RenMakesMusic Love from Portugal! 🇵🇹

[@squarebreads]

especially when the playback speed us 1.75

[@respeed4591]

When the song stopped i waited for the second part because i thought that only 2 minutes has passed

[@Cosmic_Drake]

Such a universal timeless sequence. ♥Gorgeous piece.

[@Emi-70]

This guy may not be the next Jimi Hendrix but he will be the first Ren. And what I've heard from him in music and poetry over the last few years is already making waves. Ren is a concentrate of talent and creativity that connects. People of different musical genres, skin colors and age groups come together and enjoy his works. This is so much more than music!

[@bearnaff9387]

"... but he will be the first Ren." Holy shit, dude. Would that anyone ever had reason to say that about me.

[@aze2099]

There will be songs in the future referencing "you think you're the next Ren?". Guaranteed!

[@jillnoel522]

My son just sent this video to me (8-4-24). This young man is amazing. He’s a poet, a musician, a singer and an all out genius!

[@dr.butterscotch1163]

That's crazy. I'm literally about to send my mother this cause I went through literally the same stuff but between 14 to 21 years old. She was there for me and helped me deal with my issues until I was able to break past my schizophrenia and Super Ego issues. Ren truly gets it. Our outcome was different but the self hate while trying so hard to be a hero is spot on. His words about it being a dance is true too. We cannot be one or the other or we destroy ourselves mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Thank you Ren. Oh! And I hope your Son realizes that if he is ever in the same place, he's not alone and WILL beat it in time.

[@barbg803]

Check on your son he may be experiencing this.

[@darbycurry6107]

I am just finding this right now and I am blown away how spot on this is. I don't make music but this is me. Most of the time I'm fine but the voices win sometimes.

[@DommyDavo]

just sent this to my mum

[@kimiko9998]

date is gonna be very confusing in the future cause most of the world would say 4-8-24 and not 8-4-24

[@jellyemmins2020]

1:44 I was introduced to Ren by a teen in CAMHS unit. They hadnt been home on monts. This song resonated with me the moment they made me listen to it. Rens music has helped this teen. I hope he realises how many people feel heard now.

[@weediestbroom]

How am i only just hearing this a year after release? This is fucking amazing!

[@Tinkerbell9332]

🙌 Buckle up! Ha. Ren is incredible!

[@crazyeights8815]

nope me too

[@77Fmydog]

i dont belive you

[@thebreads4334]

@@77Fmydog Ai dunt belive yu eithr

[@susan-bv7ym]

me too. Just incredible!!

[@lavasharkandboygirl9716]

I’ve never experienced a song making me cry before. Today is 29 days sober. Fuck the cravings, I’m making it to 29 years. Edit: 7 and a half months and counting, I can’t express how much better my life is

[@thomaslang7347]

5 years sober here, you got this!!

[@SeaTheMiner]

hell yeah bro keep going

[@jacey9267]

61 days here friend. You deserve the effort it takes to make you whole. Don't keep it to yourself ❤❤❤

[@MikeLeroi31]

Fuck yeah you're gonna make it. Cravings ain't got shit on you my man.

[@reneereisbeck9946]

2 ½ years over here NEVER thought I would say that

[@MarcelousTV]

I have come to the conclusion that this performance should win both a Grammy and an Oscar!

[@lucasseal1]

Fuck no! Why would we want to tarnish this artist with Hollyweird satanic ritualism and have this amazing artist involved with an evil group of has been's.

[@boshmow3600]

It's won hearts and minds. That's powerful.

[@leprosysucks]

oscars are for acting and this is real and raw no acting needed

[@adjacent891]

I agree 😎❤️

[@mattblatchley2061]

RIGHT! It's like a stage play on Broadway... better add a Tony award too!!! 😁

[@toughguy1125]

This moved me in a way I hadn’t been touched by music in many years. Certainly not today’s music. Your story is inspiring beyond words. This work of art is a MASTERPIECE IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD.

[@b333nny9]

This is an incredible piece of art. So proud of you, Ren. Stay strong for us.

[@RenMakesMusic]

Thanku means a lot :)

[@ryna258]

@@RenMakesMusic Hi Ren. Thanks for the amazing art. You know this wont go viral in these decades of fakeness and lies. People wear masks many faces at different places and times and The devil took the light wear it looks like the angels are actually the devils now.. and they might stabbing your back.. confusing and complicated this world is these days its kinda annoying. Like the world is upside down now. Alot of things are still wrong. Needs to be fixed. But will someone fixed it? Anyone? Who knows. A Hero Maybe. Someone. No one. You know, "Too much love will kill you." - Brian May Yeah too much colors. Too many rules we break. Whats the difference with animals? They live with no rules so... yeah And i think... I want to break those masks. Yeah its sounds silly and naive. But Thats one of my dreams in the future. I know this aint goin any easy. But Ill try my worst to make it all come true. Anyway. And you Thank you I wont forget you and your amazing work of art. Really amazing. It wont go viral no but it will have much respect from me and other big fans of yours. Its the path of music you choosed this one. Amazing. Just. Wow. 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@tompotter8748]

And for yourself.

[@gailspaw5521]

I agree

[@nmbeachbum25]

Hi Ren. I was just shown this video by my husband and I just wanna say.... this had a tremendous impact on me. I didn't quite get what this was about until you said your bit at the very end. And then I sat in stunned silence trying to process. Then I backed it up a bit and listened to that ending again. And then I cried and cried. I was diagnosed 16 years ago with fibromyalgia. I was 26 and newly married and extremely active, high energy, painted houses for a living, avid outdoors enthusiast, and until this disease started to make itself known, I was super healthy and in great shape... the list goes on. My entire life began to fall apart. Over the last decade and a half my health has continued to decline with no end in sight. I have bit by bit lost everything I love to do. I've lost friends. I've lost family. I lost my livelihood. I am completely dependent on my most amazing husband. For a very long time I fought the good fight. I kept my chin up. Sure I battled with depression. Who with a chronic illness doesn't. But I always won. Ever the valiant fighter. Ever the Warrior. But the last couple years, I've crashed. It's all just so exhausting. I began having chronic migraines a few years back and that brought the final halt to, well, everything. Mentally I've been on a downward spiral that is scary af. I've lost all hope, all will, all strength and it wasn't until the very end of this video that I realized holy shit... this is exactly the problem. I've resisted and resisted and been unwilling to 'relax' as you say. Unwilling and/or unable to trade who I was for who I now am. And this all makes the dance so much more difficult. So, thanks to your brutal outpouring of yourself, I know now what I need to work on to help myself, thought I'm not sure where to start. So thank you. Thank you for your brutal truth. What we live with is something that the rest of the world can't possibly understand. It's completely isolating. Terribly lonely. But then I hear someone like you speak out and I remember... not only am I a human being, not only are we human beings... we are not alone. Know who you are.

[@KornMuneca]

I hope he sees your comment. I am sending you a very tight hug sweet stranger ❤️ I wish you a very bright day tomorrow! Full of love and relaxation

[@jordanking752]

❤ from a stranger , we have this, we can do it, always.

[@susansuzart]

I also have fibromyalgia. Since I was 19. Fucking 19. The other day I turned 29, and then it hit me. I died 10 years ago. What I am now is something else.

[@tashfairbanks7669]

I’ve had ME for 22 years and been through a similar journey, apart from all the awful physical symptoms, the loss of loved ones, friends, financial security, the worst was loss of identity and my own worth. But it has forced me into a deep soul journey I may never have undertaken were it not for such a debilitating illness . A few months back I discovered CFS Health, an online recovery programme run from Australia. It’s been a true godsend. You can check them out on KZbin. The tutors are all people who went through the programme and Recovered! It really is possible. I’m sending you lots of loving and healing thoughts ❤❤

[@dsmiles4324]

I love all of you! We are not alone. I think we Ren fans are kindred spirits. 💜

[@j.d.westfall3430]

I come back to this song regularly to remind myself to not give up. I'm a 43yo single dad who's been raising 3 girls for mostly on my own for the last 10 years. I've been to the darkest depths of my mind and have been on the edge of giving up too many times. This song reminds me that I'm not alone and I'm stronger than I've led myself to believe. My eyes have leaked countless times while listening to this song. I can't put into words how this song truly effects me. One of these days I hope to give you a hug and shake your hand.

[@Desiredbalance]

Hang in there. Your strength shines light on the path that helps guide others on when they thought their light was dimming out. Sometimes it takes just a few more steps to get through the darkness and sometimes it’s a hike. If you can find it in you self to see the experience as just that and the lesson being taught that gives you the ability to be the one to help the one’s experiencing similar, the comfort to know you are stronger than you believe and that even though it’s hard to convince ourselves but everything has a way of working out if we do the things we know we need to do. One love my brother

[@tripwilnau3563]

42 yo full time single mom of 2 boys for the last 6 years. I feeeeeeel you. Totally worth it but damn. It is THE lonliest, hardest thing I have ever done. Don't give up.

[@letsdostuff8967]

As a daughter whose father attempted suicide 2 when I was 8 and my mother once as part of post-partum psychosis. You are fighting an impossible battle, but your family will support you and count on you. I hope you be well. Your children will be grateful you are here for their graduations, weddings and life moments.

[@micernice13]

As a daughter that grew up. I love my daddy. Hang in there I know it's hard

[@amusedBYfools]

Do you realize the number of people that instantly connected to your vulnerability? You're not alone.

[@leslievincent8565]

New to you just now. Damn, kid. You made this 57 yo feel as much emotion as any artist or band ever has. Amazing, thanks for sharing your artistry.

[@NomadicWitchhunt]

This leaves me jaw opened. This song grips on my souls edge in so many ways. I had to hear most parts twice or even a third time to realize what lyrical brilliance i have just witnessed. Im glad that there are still high artists who produce such masterpieces out of their heart, instead of what numbers say. Efford and emotionless music on the charts. This is another league. I have no words left.

[@nessah5896]

Same here. I was listening on my way home from work and literally restarted this video four times because I wanted to fully understand what was being said and from where. I struggle with bipolar and addiction so this hit on so many levels. I struggle to articulate the battle between and he absolutely nailed it. Beautiful doesn’t quite capture it. Cracked open, real, raw, vulnerable.. Unlike most things you’ll encounter these days. I am people and I respect it ✊🏼