Therapist Reacts To Ren - Hi Ren

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[@RenMakesMusic]

Hey Rosalie, just had a chance to sit down and watch this, thank you so much for this in depth reaction, really happy the song connected with you and really appreciated the place you were coming at it from and loads of great really moving insights here! Big love!!!

[@GGG_3]

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@OCDitis]

Definitely worthy of a standing ovation Ren 🤯

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

😭 thank you, Ren!! Thank you for stopping by and watching. I’m humbled. Your work is changing lives. Keep at it!! #legacy

[@robertturner6530]

i think you a diamond mate i so relate to this song thank you so much respect man

[@garywillow6578]

Ren; you broke the musical therapist. The irony of that makes me smile.

[@martingilluk1]

Hi Rosialie, Ren's Dad Martin here. I'm a therapist also, here in the UK. I shared your tears as you responded to Ren's work. Very touched by your empathy and powerful response. I see that, like Ren, you want to reach people with some heartfelt hope. Thank you for your insights

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

Thank you, Martin. Im honored you feel that way. Thank you for your kind comment.

[@leannehicks4391]

Tell your son he is a beautiful soul and is understood and reaches so many people with his music ❤

[@JR-kb1re]

Tell Ren the love and prayers from his fans will be with him as he embarks on this new journey with his treatments!

[@JennyAnton]

You must be so proud of Ren. He is an amazingly talented performer.

[@tinymusikcodottv-Musikverse99]

Ren='s Love and compassion. he is a true empath and a genius of all time. I love his truths about humanity and he will change many maybe the world!!

[@joshuacraig6447]

I've lost count of how many times I've listened to this song and to reactors reacting to it as well. No matter how many times, I still get emotional when Ren hits that last verse and rises to his feet.

[@alwaysthebadguy_2020]

Right 👍 Ends with hope for all

[@carachevis6089]

Me to. I go from Happy tears and goosebumps to chills and sad tears back to rejoicing 😮😢😂❤

[@WickeD-of-Oz]

Hit the nail on the head, 100%

[@NikHJedi]

Same!

[@dannynotestine9503]

Me too

[@monodescarado]

Love how Ren always stops by reaction videos and comments on them to show appreciation. Very genuine stuff.

[@leeworks3562]

I am a PhD in Clinical Psych. I found Ren's offering the most artistic and genius piece I have EVER experienced. I believe Ren will be the Shakespeare of this new era of social evolution. Great job with your analysis, Thanks!!

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

Thank you. I’m honored you enjoyed the analysis! Hats off to your accomplishments.

[@photobyhe]

Amen brother, Amen!

[@FastNCurious88]

Amen to that! Life changing! Once you hear it you’ll never forget it ❤

[@villanelle8888]

@leeworks3562 - Have you seen Sick Boi? Watch and learn.

[@stoikes]

No you're not

[@punkydoo]

No matter how many times I listen to Hi Ren, I always end up sobbing. If that's not art, I don't know what is.

[@MRFUCR]

55 yrs old and this fuckin got me, smfh

[@loockandfield]

So relatable trying to fight your demons sometimes the demons win depending on how strong you are ren is clearly strong I have ptsd I have anxiety and also recently lost my mobility I am 34 and I ain't gonna play it down because what ren speaks about is the truth and my demons are a lot stronger than me

[@l337dta]

I've watched it 7 or 8 times now and i cry harder every time.

[@alwaysthebadguy_2020]

Same, 20+ with hi Ren, I 😢

[@LocaButt]

The answer: watch it again!

[@ethanatk]

"People are hungry for substance, hungry for quality, hungry for art."

[@user-bj3eg3kf5e]

субстанции?

[@johnventura7741]

In my 68 years this may be the most profound piece of music I’ve ever heard. I’ve watched multiple videos of reactions to this video. Yours has been the best.

[@thegoofygulagbros.8576]

Thank you, for being one of many few, that will/would speak up on such things. Thank you, for staying strong through the many years.

[@patrickcarlin9477]

Agreed, easily my favorite reaction to this MASTERPIECE. The cheerleading! Fist pumping! Yes!

[@tracycarrington8259]

Wow! I received an email from the therapist I have an appointment with in 2 weeks. He suggested I look up CBT on KZbin, I stumbled upon an interview with Ren. Curiosity got the better of me and I watched a couple of Rens videos and watched your analysis of Hi Ren! I have shared my findings with my son who is seriously into rap. I think Ren is a genius, I want to share his unique talent with the World. 🌎

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

Thank you very much :)

[@gwydion56]

67 years old here, and I can't agree with you more. Ren is a generational talent, and I hope I will be around long enough to see him reach even more people with his music.

[@thesaturdaymorningcowboy4198]

Hi Ren is the MOST powerfully profound piece of music by any artist I have heard during my 70 solar orbits. That includes other great artists such as Bob Dylan, Don McLean, and a host of other greats.

[@eclark9965]

Ok. This is just getting silly at this point.

[@musicaddict1046]

@@eclark9965 Hey, if that's what they feel, then what is silly about it? I think that's beautiful.

[@eclark9965]

@@musicaddict1046 well it reflects a problem in our society in which people are too susceptible to group think.

[@musicaddict1046]

@@eclark9965 But nobody said this before? This person expressed their opinion on the topic, just because it's positive too, doesn't mean it's the same as in the video. And even if it was, I think as long as you have your own reasoning for it and don't just agree for the sake of agreeing, having a similar or even the same opinion is perfectly fine and normal. And just because you assume that that isn't the case doesn't mean you're right. If you criticize someone for not reflecting on their own opinion enough, maybe bother asking them the next time and don't make them feel invalid because you decided they were without even knowing them or giving a reason why you think so. Have a nice day.

[@eclark9965]

@@musicaddict1046 it’s really about objectives. The person putting up lazy react content simply follows trends. Their concern is the algorithm. Watching someone react to something is motivated by the need for validation and nothing more. One could easily test this by reacting to this in an honest way that it’s just guitar noodling mixed with self absorbed beat poetry….which fell out of the public consciousness 60 years ago for a reason. The new generation wastes all of their Time looking for excuses for why they aren’t progressing rather than focusing on becoming a robust individual built to meet strife head-on. Our trials should be a tool for forging us stronger. But we have to go through them for it to work. Taking a pill or blaming a made up mental condition is avoidance.

[@blackmetalpaganbushcraft9542]

This song saved my life. I heard it only 3 days ago, randomly. I was down, most of my life, all of my life down. I've fought and lost and fell and gotten up and struggled with self-harm, addiction, and self-destruction of not just physical but destroying jobs and relationships intentionally. I was writing my letter, had random music playing, some was happy music and some not. Then this song came on, and I tried to ignore it, I kept writing my letter to try to let everyone know who say they love me, that it's not your fault, I'm just tired. I'm broken, flawed, and the fallout of living with knowing I've hurt people, some people for life, thei weight of that burden hurt. It hurts still, but the words kept eating at me, and I stopped and replayed. I don't know. It felt comforting to hear someone vocalize the madness that has plagued my mind, the war, the struggle, the isolation of psychotic bullshit. The rapping was solid, the words related, but the words at the end reminded me that I am human and regardless of the past that I have, maybe someday, somehow I can reach that same person who is sitting alone and lost and broken with a finger on the trigger and the cold steel wrapping around the brokenness and help them to see that they are ok, it's OK, it's beatable. We are human, we will always be what we are, how we react to what or who we are is huge. I still struggle, but this has helped me to finally see and understand that we all share common struggles with self. The ID and EGO want the same thing but go about it in different ways. Knowing these two helps. Ren is a good dude, Ren saved me from continuing the cycle of causing others pain by my lack of coping. Thank you Ren, maybe someday I can shake your hand and thank you face to face.

[@crystalmacdonald1007]

You are loved. Hugs across the 🌎. 🇨🇦 You are not alone. ❤

[@scott8496]

Love your honesty and vulnerability! Can’t believe nobody else has commented and reacted to your comment! I see you and more importantly feel you! There’s always people to hear you if you look in the right places and to the right people… don’t always look to who you know, sometimes, it comes from those who you don’t know! Someone who’s hearing your pain through their own similar experiences! There’s people, strangers, homies or family who are there, I am there if you need

[@crystalmacdonald1007]

@@scott8496 I concur wholly. BIG hugs across the 🌎 from 🇨🇦. I'm not going to get too personal but I have multiple MH diagnosis along with poly addiction ( in recovery a lil over 2 years now). The one thing I found that helps me immensely is helping others who have experienced homelessness, MH issues, addiction, or just simply having a rough patch and need an an empathetic ear. One thing I have in spades now is empathy. ❤️ Can conquer ALL!

[@occupiedaustralia9952]

You just payed forward. There are victims and students in the eternal dance, but there are teachers as well. Thank you for sharing.

[@melaniejordan1199]

OMG. I am so grateful that you didn't end your life. I do not know you personally but I know that you are worthy, you are important and you are needed on this earth. 💓Do you have any support system? You need one. SOMEone to talk to. I'm still worried about you.

[@hanskneesun123]

The callback vocal at the end of the song is just perfect, no longer haunting but triumphant.

[@DanKaschel]

What a perfect way to describe that.

[@user-mc6ti2yt3g]

I disagree. It sounds more like a synthesis of both Rens because it still has a dissonant and eerie feel mixed into it in my ears. The flickering lights also reflect this struggle being ongoing, just as he mentions it the ending monologue about the eternal dance.

[@jason_lovette]

I'm going to agree with mc here. It may seem triumphant, but the lights only flicker when the demon has returned. I think it is I misinterpreted when in fact it is the pendulum swinging back. Think of it like a joker laughing at the end like "I'll be back" or like no matter how loud he gets, the darkness will always be there to try and pull him back with equal volume.

[@S.j.j.S]

Glad I'm not the only one who cries listening to Ren. 😢 All his music is so moving.

[@MeowMeow-by8ub]

I cry my eyes off every time I hear him sing

[@ronnydarko9046]

EVERY SINGLE TIME. ❤

[@slatanek]

Same

[@alwaysthebadguy_2020]

Nope, cried at midpoint, not to mention his other songs. Are they songs? Art

[@hiddengem7841]

I either cry or get goosebumps or both.

[@Daniel-ek7qd]

This is by far the best reaction video I've seen of "Hi Ren". You actually went into a proper analysis, did it justice, AND Ren stopped by.

[@cgailb]

I totally agree! This was very on point and rich. REN is amazing!

[@cgailb]

Rosalie this is the most informed, interesting, and engaging reaction video! I enjoyed this very much. I felt like you were connected to this song and sharing that with me, the viewer. Thank you.

[@AliCoxMusic]

And Rens dad! 💚 the love in this comments section is so refreshing.

[@MrSchism]

"You gotta kill you if you wanna kill me" resonated with me in a way that felt like a punch in the gut. But from the inside.

[@jdwmysterious7806]

That is exactly how it is with the devil and I. I obsessed over killing the devil with having a blade to my throat. Trying to cut up the devil inside me, I chewed glass from a broken mirror. Begged for police officer to shoot so the devil inside will finally die. I have a sickening story about my relationship with the devil. It's quite traumatic too. Now I'm obsessed with trying to be like Jesus, but Satan doesn't let me forget anything...FUK

[@Username28274]

Hope your doing ok.

[@tripleleochujf2355]

​@jdwmysterious7806 I haven't commented before. How are you doing now?

[@ShaunHensley]

The way you get pumped and cheer for him is so relatable.

[@kurlus7930]

“Some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope”. I suffered a tremendous bout of depression in my teens that almost ended my life. What saved me, was something akin to that voice he mentions. In that final moment, when I only wanted the pain to end, a thought crept in and took control. That thought was how those that cared about me would react to the news of my suicide and it caused me to remove my finger from the trigger. 30 years later, it still scares me of how badly I wanted to end it all. When I 1st heard this song, I listened to it on loop for an entire 6 hour drive. This man, this song, will save countless lives with the hope that it offers. There has never been a greater song.

[@jacquelinepaul9731]

I'm a songwriter and I've never heard anything like it..the concept,the humour,the reality not to mention his musical skills.

[@beckyboop3517]

He is amazing. I first came across him as a yt recommendation with a band he was in called. The big push, check them out. they are no longer together having gone their separate ways due to location of some of the band members and also wanting to do new projects, still good friends and it would be cool to see them come together on something in the future as they are all super talented lovely guys.

[@slcncr]

I suffer from Decades filled with severe Depression and Loneliness. When i first watched "Hi Ren", it shook me like an earthquake. Tears flowing, goosebumps the whole time. Never before in my 55 years of existing i have felt something so intense hearing a piece of music. Just WOW !

[@davidblake1663]

Big up yourself man. We'll get through it.

[@KAhRSTEN]

Same Kitebuggy

[@ozarklisa1199]

Same here. When he said if you are going to kill me you gotta kill you. If you want to kill the bad parts the good parts go too. Sadness to realize this but also hope

[@cobaltfog]

Every replay..

[@perniciouschattel5211]

Also in my 50s, and must have watched this video 100s of times. It isn't entertainment, it isn't just brilliant music, but an experience. It feels like something bigger, something I need to wrestle with... contend with. I feel like a deer caught in the headlights of pure genius. It is art of the highest order. Probably hits different for those of us who struggle with ourselves, but still feels universally human. Love it. All the best.

[@heathertucker4360]

I love how he ends the song with hope..the monologue at the end just strengthens the themes of the song .🤘🙏

[@Tobsson]

Yeah, I was def waiting for it ending in a "Hello again Ren..." in that menacing voice. So glad it didn't happen.

[@matthewwirz8112]

I've just discovered "Hi Ren" sometime in the past six hours and I can't stop listening to the track. My eyes have been flooded the entire time. I've watched several "reaction" clips and yours is the absolute top analytical as well as emotional analysis. Even at the smallest level, all are impacted by this performance piece, as they should be. Thank you.

[@cnstephany]

Saaaaaaaame. Check out Chinchilla also if you haven’t already. They’ve done some songs together and she’s becoming an unofficial voice of DA survivors

[@alwaysthebadguy_2020]

4 weeks for me ❤

[@ramblingsofadyingsoul7411]

I'm a stage 4 cancer patient and death anxiety is a very very real thing. I can relate to Ren a lot. I've been fighting this for almost seventeen years...

[@johnsearing9736]

Keep fighting ! You're loved

[@mrstwo2130]

Thinking of you ❤❤❤and so sorry that you are going through this ❤

[@Lightmane]

Try The Wim Hof Method. Wim Hof is an amazing guy. I hope his method heals you.

[@ijustwantedtoknowhowlongna7413]

Bro is prolly dead by now 💀

[@fgaitanm]

If you ever want to talk, I'm here or you and your family!

[@krisss420]

I live with schitzophrenia, I've been fighting this battle between light and darkness since my youth. I am now 25 years old and only now really starting to work on it.. I tried for years to look for forced labor and ignored my illness and listened to everyone "work is important, what will become of you if you just push grayer" and that only made the voices in my head worse... only my parents caught me there... and Hi Ren really gave me a lot of strength to focus completely on my health

[@dizzeedandan4744]

Its so hard dealing with mental warfare

[@tinaknutsen]

Don’t let it define you. Schizophrenia is on my mom’s side. My mom and her 5 younger brothers had it. Most people don’t understand it so don’t listen to the cruel things they say.

[@valkyrie1066]

Honey? I'm 65. Yeah, you don't "grow out of it" You have the advantage of realizing it early. Many hugs!

[@spaceInvader991]

I’ve heard this song so many times but watching her reaction and the pain in her face as she takes in every word he says. Reading that emotion made me cry for the first time while listening to this, just raw feeling and pure relation to his journey and his pain. I appreciate this so damn much 😢🎉

[@als100]

BEST reaction to this masterpiece. I absolutely LOVED your reaction, your emotion, your analysis and your absolute connection with this song and this message. Thank you for this...

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

Thank you very much :)

[@verified.my2cents]

I know Ren doesn't care about the BS industry, but he deserves every accolade and industry wide recognition for this. Seriously, this should be song of the year, video of the year, mental health awareness campaign of the year, and more. Calling on all Ren fans - let's make this happen. Download everywhere, share everywhere, lobby everywhere. Salute. Peace.

[@FastNCurious88]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@suzannesmith7272]

I'm a Brit living in Germany and I'm spreading this as much as I possibly can 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@ronaldsweet3484]

Song of the century.

[@sammatthews9009]

He definitely shouldn't be worried about paying doctor bills with talent like his.

[@briansgamesandanime]

When it hit me that he was literally having a conversation with his inner demon I immediately started crying. I have had issues with self loathing and self worth since before I was a teenager. I self sabotage alot because I feel like I am not worthy of anything earned or given to me. This video is me constantly battling with own inner demon about why I think it's time for me to be happy. I'm glad he's still able to make music because I believe he's touched so many lives besides mine with this song.

[@briansgamesandanime]

@@littleziontree I try to help others if i see them going thru something. I just wish I could do more sometimes.

[@loadedorygun]

It’s actually kind of neat to catch him at this precise moment of what I think is going to be great transition. Ren’s not going to be able to drop by reaction channels and personally thank people listening to his music. I commented on this video at his channel, and he responded which is something I don’t think he’s going to be able to do for much longer. His video is blowing up and he’s generating enormous buzz that you can see snowballing. This is surely a moment he’s seen in his mind for a long time, dreamed of and hoped for…and now here we are. It’s no panacea, he’s going to deal with the dark and light like he says still…but “his music’s doing a bit” and there’s no going back.

[@shawnenespeer8449]

I have found. In my life it helps to talk things out with myself. In my mind the angel and demon have always been on my shoulders. Si I relate to this so well. He is brilliant. ❤️💯

[@skoobz77]

Why am I still crying? Your reaction when he stands up. Perfect. 11:41

[@drgunsmith4099]

I relate to this having PTSD and anxiety and panic disorders, music is the only thing that ever helps me in my struggle.

[@Manc_Red_75]

Ditto

[@craftynikki9617]

Same here ❤

[@kozmickaraoke4697]

I was stunned. As a music historian..I concede this is on a entirely different level of everything that has gone before it. Transcendent.

[@fucdt]

really? did history forget about ALICE COOPER?

[@Wiley_Coyote]

My comparison for people has been "Imagine you're a person in the late 50s/early 60s who stumbles into a Greenwich Village coffee house and first hears Bob Dylan."

[@samurai-slayer]

Truly. Unbelievably. Yet truly. And I think the incredible range of his KZbin comment community is the perfect proof of this. Truly transcendent, well said

[@kats3781]

Y’all bringing up Bob Dylan and Alice Cooper? Alice Cooper is amazing at theatrical concerts. But Bob Dylan and Alice Cooper never once gave me goosebumps or made me cry. Not saying they aren’t great but Hi Ren seriously moved me. I felt that.

[@sc00b4s7eve]

@@kats3781IDK. “Last Thoughts on Woody Guthrie” hit me like ton of bricks ❤ other than that, I completely agree 😊

[@peregrinusfalco]

I must confess that I normally hate reaction channels, because the majority is just played emotions to please the fans and to get clicks. But your reaction from 11:05 till the end of the song made me cry too :) Your facial expressions and body language were real and it was very moving and beautiful. Thank you for charing this emotions! Greetings from Switzerland

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

Thank you. It’s a joy to experience music from all around the world here w others

[@jasontoddlives7118]

So many times i thought, this isnt my kind of music. Then the next moment, im invested in it. When the journey is done. I sit here and i am changed.

[@valkyrie1066]

I tell people to listen to this. They ask "What KIND of music is it?" My response is.....ALL of them. POWERFUL. Shakespearean. REAL to an acute point.

[@craigmitchell604]

After all these several months and hundreds of reactions to this masterpiece, I still turn to your reaction when I just need to cry again…hard.

[@UNCLEMOMO]

the reactors are growing, this is a brilliant movement for an amazing artist

[@cas9065]

Yay, You were the first Hi Ren reaction I saw, and still one of my favourites.

[@thetalantonx]

Ayyy! Good to see you here. You were among the first channels I ran into reacting to this song.

[@eclark9965]

Watching people watch something shouldn’t be entertaining unless you yourself don’t know how you should react to things or are so self absorbed you need affirmation in your own reactions by watching others react.

[@carolinesser-miles6608]

@@eclark9965 Sometimes it is nice to share the joy of discovery, especially when you witness someone finally getting deserved recognition. Sometimes I enjoy watching a new person discover something that is dear to me, because it reminds me of the joy of that first moment of discovery. And sometimes you have something so beautifully complex that all the good reactions show you new aspects you haven't noticed before. And there are so many other reasons. None of them are that I need someone to tell me what I like.

[@Hundhammer]

Hi Maurice nice to see you here, hope you doing fine!

[@heavenlove4091]

That literally broke me. I just spent 5 minutes crying over this video. I've never heard ad song that resonated so much with my own struggles with mental health.

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

i see you. you are not alone heaven love.

[@jakewilson7112]

Its not mental health if deranged demand you be a slave to their ideology. It is being sane.

[@spaceman9599]

Same here. Hang in there, the reaction to this masterpiece has shown just how many of us there are. It's almost a dysfunction to remain functional in the terminally fucked up 'normal'. But you are not alone.

[@spaceman9599]

@@jakewilson7112 "It takes a fool to remain sane" Amen

[@RosinaEmilyW]

These videos are always so well done cinematically and in basically any other way. The story of Jenny and Screech was particularly well done and is my next favourite after Hi Ren. Just a little detail. The ‘good’ Ren facing away from the top of his guitar makes him seem like he is hugging it for dear life.

[@skotdude]

It's easy to be good and righteous when times are easy, it takes a brighter, stronger flame to burn under water.

[@STruscott22]

I've watched a few Hi Ren react videos..... yours brought me to tears. You understand the human condition in so much depth, I am staggered. You spoke truths I didn't realise about myself. Thank you

[@Safffmannn]

I cried like a baby the first time I saw this piece of art 😉. Ive showed it to so many friends , they didnt even like it 🤔. This one is for people who appriciate music , poem and have struggled mentaly. Your reaction is simular to mine, thank you

[@stecaton1541]

Luckily everyone I’ve shown it to has absolutely loved it 😂. It’s amazing ain’t it

[@Druch79]

I stumbled on to this song/vid kind of by accident. I don’t really listen to music very often, never read poetry; but, the experience of this piece of art moved me to tears, the first 15+ times of listening to it. Also, had more ppl not like it than did. I’ve not lived a life full of depression, but to see a person’s soul so geniusly displayed has haunted me (in a moving way) every day since I found Hi Ren

[@emmaloubie]

Same! I’ve had a few people not love this as much as me, and think they must be deaf

[@yodaddy1567]

Didn't like it. Huh? That's not one of the options. Unless they are admitting that they've never experienced a feeling ever....like never ever. Your friends are either actually drones or psychopaths and them drones don't exhist yet. Stay vigilant my friend

[@ikkeschopkont]

Hahaha I had the same, I am sharing with everybody, but nobody felt it like I did 😂🙈 this is not my goto music, but that doesn't matter if the story telling is this believable. I only felt like this with a few songs in my life. Great job Ren, I am hooked

[@sinistertwister1]

I'm laying in a VA hospital residential rehab recovery program right now, and at about 31 minutes "ish" when you started talking to me, I felt absolutely embarrassed. You made this entire experience too real, and you have reached out and touched me as a brand new viewer never having been on your channel before. I shared this song with my therapist before she left for the weekend on friday, and I'm sharing this video with her in the morning when she comes in. @ren, this song is inspiring hope in people all over the world in real time, my friend. Your art is absolutely beautiful, and an in-depth analysis to help me understand how someone else sees and understands your work is extremely valuable. This is the second analysis video this weekend that I've gotten the opportunity to really absorb, and @Rosalie, when you started to cry, so did I. The passion in his music, the weight in his words. Sheer artistry in his work. Ren is more than just a musician. This man is a Bard.

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

I’m so glad to hear this. I wish you healing and peace. I hope you know you are seen. You matter! Keep shining. I’m so honored you’re part of this community.

[@williammoats8310]

Ditto! Very powerful. Best to you!

[@janmulcahy1458]

Keep your head up and the fire in your belly tended. Hope you're feeling well soon.

[@mmmmm1113]

Bard was a word I used. 😅❤There is such a storyteller vibe… I love it.

[@sinistertwister1]

@Michael Laramie he's a classic multi instrumentalist with fables whipping from his tongue, and every pluck of the strings enchanting you to listen for more and more.

[@Grizzmakes]

I have known REN for some time, look out for some of his other work, including the piano and his street busking with his group “The Big Push” This song hits me every time. I watched 4 reactions to Hi REN tonight. I have watched this song way more than 10 times. Was made redundant after 8 years from a job yesterday. Your reaction is spot on, and I was sitting here at age 60 with tears rolling down my cheeks, knowing life is good. Thank you for your perspective and analysis.

[@boshmow3600]

Made redundant? You must be British? 60 yr old here too. The power from Ren's art is truly amazing. Every age group is repped and everyone seems to connect with it deeply. That's beautiful. You aren't redundant my brother. You are valued and loved.

[@Grizzmakes]

@@boshmow3600 Correct, live in England, visit the USA every year for a road trip, I moved here in 2002 from South Africa. I am in the top 10%of my companies performers but these decisions are made higher up by those who look after their own interests first. It may be time to look at developing my own KZbin channel and try my hand at being self employed. Sometimes adversity is the opportunity exposing itself to you. Life is good.

[@karenvanhoeysmith288]

I've been a follower of Ren for a bit now...he is the most talented person I've known in my life. All of his tracks are so real and raw yet poetic. His music will live on forever. ❤

[@hornerinf]

Ren is going to change lives. He's a gift that we can't ignore. I have been a professional musician most of my life and I have suffered with illness for the past thirty years. Nobody seems to know what to do for me. I've had all kinds of conventional and alternative treatments but at 71, I am still very ill. Seeing and hearing Ren, I have found new strength to go on and continue to live my life as fully as I can manage. Life is short. Every single breath is the most important moment of your existence. One day there will only be one breath left and another one will not come. Pay attention to the moment and let it fill you with love and grace.

[@brianmullaley3547]

I'm 56 and I have struggled with my mental health for most of my life. In the last decade I had learned to relax and enjoy life being in the moment. Last year I was diagnosed with ALS.. My life could be measured in months but there is no definable rate of progression. Both of you are so connected I can't remember seeing someone I thought understood, ever. The music is amazing and the video so accurate. Thank you both so much. On a positive note, I am embracing what time I have left with the best attitude I can muster. Most days are good, I am loved and supported by the people around me. I have managed to minimize the internal dialogue for the most part. I was so moved by the song and video that I wanted to know if I was the only one that this goes right to my heart. I go along on a journey when I hear it, I cry and laugh and applaud. I thought I was weird but I'm ok. Hahahahahahahahahah

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

Thank you for sharing a part of your precious time here :) thank you for watching and sharing your story.

[@brendamckinley3036]

I send you wishes and unicorn dust (inside joke with my daughter. Really it’s glitter lol) but I feel for you, and listening to this piece of art and you are still learning I say keep finding music you relate too. The chemicals that control your mind and body will respond and maybe just maybe you will change your prognosis for the better. Stay safe and stay brave. So many are fighting the good fight for you.

[@andrewellington9503]

This entire song and video is a work of art. I've never seen a song connect so deeply with so many people.

[@NatalieMinerLAcPaloAlto]

His song is world level of poetry (shakespearian level) plus fantastic music and unbelievable performance make it perfect. Everyone can relate to that. What a strong guy!

[@philipdutton785]

I very rarely cry after losing my mum at the age of 11. It is like I used up all my tears. Seeing Ren's video was one of the first times I can remember where tears rolled down my face. The power of what I was witnessing both art, music and observation of the human condition just floored me. A truly remarkable young man. Wow!!

[@dandymcgee]

I recommend watching Randy Pausch's "Last Lecture".

[@philipdutton785]

@@dandymcgee The old 'work hard' speech. Can the establishment not see that that so called 'ethic' is what is causing a massive amount of the stress around the world today? It is a saying designed to enrich the wealthy, not you or I. The world survived quite well during the recent pandemic without much of the world working at all! In fact it shone a light on all the middle income 'useless' jobs!

[@kevinwarren3724]

Ren is a genius. A complete artist in every form, including beneficial therapy to many of us. Thanks Ren 🤯 Fantastic real reaction video, with excellent break down 👍

[@py_a_thon]

Many people hide the real. That often disconnects us from each other. Art is often the form that delineates the real from the mask. We are who we pretend to be, yet we are also who we choose to be.

[@Chris_Restall]

Amazing… The Reaction Video of Hi 👋 Ren just hit 1 million views! ✌️🇨🇦

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

😊😊 I can’t fully believe it yet. I’m so excited

[@johnathannelson6195]

Kinda low key fell in love with you during this. Your compassion, passion, empathy, and understanding of the physical, mental, emotional and musical aspects is excellent. Also your, almost manicly, immaculate use of the English language, I haven't the faintest idea if it is a language you've been using all your life or you put the work in the last few years, is inspiring. As a native speaker, I aspire to the clarity and diction with which you speak.

[@Grigeral]

As someone who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia as a teen, it's difficult to explain how relatable the monologue of this track is. And how when you feel things are going well, voices can drag you down while at the same time convincing you it's all in your best interest and for your protection. It's actually a really difficult piece of music for me to listen to, but at the same time, I absolutely love everything about it.

[@Username28274]

You got this. You are loved and you are believed in

[@Grigeral]

@@Username28274 cheers. I've lived with it for a few decades at this point so I've sort of learned to cope with it (hopefully others can take from this that it is possible!). I have worked despite the diagnosis as well, but recently explained the situation to work after a close relapse. For the first time in a work environment they actually offered support rather than looking for a way to get rid of me or shunt me to the side and put a halt on my career lol.

[@Username28274]

@@Grigeral glad your work is understanding and helpful.

[@Cool_Turp]

Honestly what is it like in day to day life? Are you able to function with some normalcy?

[@Grigeral]

@@Cool_Turp It honestly depends. Forgive the wall of text lol, but: I haven't experienced the worst elements of it for about the last 15-20 years, but live in an almost constant state of paranoia if I let someone get too close to me. It's mostly manageable though and as such, I live unmedicated these days. I hold down a job as a sysadmin, so I definitely wouldn't say it's ruined my life personally, but that's likely the exception rather than the rule. The last time I relapsed was due to the birth of my son and I started freaking out that I was going to pass it on to him, or somehow make his life hell from it. Ultimately, myself and his mother separated, but remain on fairly good terms, but I live alone. I find it much easier tbh. The moment I start dating someone, the same feelings of paranoia make their way back into my head, same with if I get too close to friends. Every action can be seen with some hidden, ulterior motive, whether it's friends, family or partners. It kind of leads to a choice of living isolated from the world for the majority of my time, or just putting up with feeling like my skin is crawling every time I'm around a large group etc. I do still hear voices, but I managed to learn what triggers them and now, they are mostly more like an internal monologue with different personalities (not the same as myself having different personalities though). Some act protective, others aggressive, but they all pretend they are there to help and point out the parts you wish they wouldn't. As I recognise it's my mind trying to convince me of my worst thoughts, I try to ignore them and just ask myself if there's any logical sense as to why what they are saying could be real. If there's not, I do my best to ignore it. If I can't even ask myself that question, I figure I'm close to another episode, so will stay isolated more often until it passes.

[@N0.more.li3s]

Awe, man... your reaction was fiercely passionate for Ren, Ren's music, for your viewers. We cannot help but feel passionate in our gratitude for the words and sentiments we all needed to hear. ❤

[@southrad5567]

It's funny how after stumbling on this song for the first time a few days ago, I couldn't stop to watch reactions, and seeing how many have connected in one way or another to this masterpiece. You reaction, I have to say, got me so invested due to how real it is, and how deep it actually dives into. Thank you so much!

[@---C_B---]

This song provoked such a strong emotion in me l literally cannot define it. If Ren ever reads this, as a stranger, someone who suffers with many health problems, one of which will be terminal, l hear you and am so so proud of you man 👌🏽

[@patricklester6941]

This is about the 20th "Hi Ren" reaction I listened to in the last 24 hours, and I feel something different each time. But the thing that is almost as amazing as the song is reading the comments on everyone's posts. They are just as amazing as Ren's performance. He is speaking both his and our truth.

[@hansmolders1066]

Thanks to the internet reactions this young man blew up all over the world! Well deserved, I hope we see more of his fantastic work. For a long time I thought of music being boring and only listened to old prog rock, but now I discovered new artistry coming to the fore.

[@theriaults07]

For me, Ren is the most honest and talented performer I've heard. I think many of us needed this song...well I call it a preformed message.

[@CecilDAsbo]

One of the best reaction videos I've seen to this. Your emotional response mirrored mine. Goosebumps. And your breakdown after was wonderful. Subscribed.

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

thank you, Cecil! Welcome to the fam. I was blown away by this.

[@bikeboysyd292]

Agreed and I’ve watched most

[@HulaLulaful]

Yes. .best Ren reaction and analysis.. I love this woman!

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

@@bikeboysyd292 thank you!!

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

@@HulaLulaful thank you so much!! I'm humbled by your comments people.

[@officialWWM]

The thing that makes this song so amazing to me is the way it just keeps getting better and better. Just when you think he’s peaked, he changes gear and it gets even more intense. Incredible.

[@padensmith4354]

This is THE BEST breakdown on this song. I’ve watched MANY

[@edgewalker7459]

This performance hit me like no other , even watchin it again now it’s so evocative ,emotional,powerful

[@ishlaud83]

I just clicked on this and had never heard of Ren. This just blew me away and I was literally choking on my tears by the end. I haven’t been so moved by an artist in years. Thank you for introducing me to this, I needed it so bad.

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

i'm so happy to hear this :)

[@starrynightsky]

I concur. Its a masterpiece.

[@mogulrider]

Sometimes a piece of artistic work comes along that changes everything. When I first heard this piece I was blown away by the writing, then I was blown by the visuals of the dichotomy of the inner and outer characters, then I was blown away when I put the pieces together. I sat quietly for awhile and realized I had just witnessed one of the greatest pieces of art I have ever seen. To recognize in words that voice we all have both inner and outer that defines who we are. Our experience, our mental shape, our dreams and hopes and our regrets. I think over time this song and performance may be seen as one the greatest works of art to shape humanity in 10 generations. In an era of AI where worn out souls ask a machine for help, here we have a guy trying to figure himself out by himself and doing a damn fine job at it.

[@Sulu-sw3zo]

_In an era of AI where worn out souls ask a machine for help, here we have a guy trying to figure himself out by himself and doing a damn fine job at it_ Very well said. All the best to you.

[@benybenimarusgl3965]

THIS IS THE POWER OF REN. Found this dude around Tiktok a while back and I was caught, dragged in like a mouse smelling the good ol' cheese wheel. For me, and most probably for most of the people that listen to him, he's that guy who paved our way through depression and suffering, making it a whole lot easier to bare. I'm so proud of him today, bcs he got so far from when I first saw him. And this is only the beginning of Ren, I'm sure of that. Ren, if by any miracle you see this, thank you dude. You made my life a hell lot easier. Lots of love ❤

[@blaisedunbar5097]

This is y music is prob the most powerful force in the modern media today

[@mrcrooke9672]

I discovered this song last night and I broke down in tears. I find it so hard to express emotions from years of being told to suppress them. There are times when I need to cry but nothing comes out. Last night I wept. This morning I found your channel. It's amazing and one that I have been looking for for many years, even though I didn't realize it. Music is a massive part of my life, helping me get through the constant struggles Ren talks about in this song. This song spoke to me on so many levels and helps put words to the feelings I suppress where words fail me. Not just words but wow, this song transcends. Raw and vulnerable, it's like he can see inside of my mind. There is some kind of comfort in knowing that others are going through the same battles as me but this guy is clearly far more emotionally intelligent than I am. Coming from a man, from the UK, with our societal and cultural constraints around talking about mental health, makes this all the more triumphant. Following my own personal struggles I am working on trying to elevate the conversation around men's mental health in the UK, and this song just blows my mind and I hope will play a role in elevating this conversation. Thank you for all that you do. You have a life long fan. 🙏

[@hoppyjohnson8571]

So did I, even more so I couldn’t even understand why I was crying.

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

I'm proud of you for taking those steps and speaking up!!

[@mrcrooke9672]

@@rosalieelliottofficial Thank you 🙏

[@Garysalunatic]

You expressed my thoughts better than I could have. Just heard of this song and artist late last night. I went right to the Apple Music app and bought this song.

[@rinirikka]

btw the line "she sells sea shells on the sea shore" is from his "Money Game part 2". Ren got "popular" on KZbin with this. And it's ironic that the "most memorable" line from this is not his, but borrowed from a tongue twister. And here he uses is against himself saying he's stealing material from others (well, also because he's done many covers with his band). Anyways, you should check out both parts of Money Game by Ren :) in the proper order

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

oh wow! thank you for pointing that out. such good writing skills!!

[@kirstenornelas881]

I loved this song. It is a voice for everyone who struggles with the “silent illnesses” and the fact that mental health is A MASSIVE piece to that

[@MorriSiege]

You were my visual representation of how I feel every time I watch this video. I never show it but i was emotional just watching you show your emotions. It was like someone actually understood how this song makes me feel.

[@Martinezsean]

ma'am. I am a critical care nurse practicing in ED, ICU, flight, and ECMO. I have always taken therapy as a soft science. no disrespect. I live my work life as one patient at a time and as long as no one dies who wasn't supposed to I won the shift. This song socked me right in the gut and your breakdown was phenomenal. I have battled depression for my entire adult life as well as I think mania but I am too stubborn to seek out help to get an actual diagnosis. Your words of encouragement and realism made me think of therapy differently. I have just reached out to a local therapist in hopes of dealing with my demons. It's probably too far gone as I have made some very poor decisions in my life that have caused irreparable damage. Thank you. and here's hoping that said therapist I am scheduled with will put up with my preconceived notions and strong-headedness. You have gained a new subscriber. Keep up the good work. all the best.

[@sammyd8860]

My mother was a nurse and a very caring person. In the time that she started nursing the response to depression was "pull yourself together".When I suffered depression and I described to her the physical experience, the incredible weight like a static tsunami, she was shocked and ashamed. Understanding of mental health has changed so much for the better

[@tpk1412]

i dont know you but im proud of you. remember you can always talk to your therapist about their approach if you dont like it or even change therapists if you need to. good luck on your healing journey, im rooting for you

[@rosspierkowski6161]

I have a friend who is a therapist and she says she would rather try and tame a barracuda than try to breathe life into a dead fish. Hold onto your walls until you are ready to let them go. Build a path/bridge so you have somewhere to walk when they're down. Trust the process... Have patience and compassion for yourself. You did the best you could based on what you were believing about yourself, others, and life when you made the choices you did. There is a gift in there somewhere - some part of yourself that is asking for your nurturing attention. Go find that and let go of the rest.

[@Martinezsean]

@@sammyd8860 I can relate to that. I think psychology is soft because it isn't black and white like actively dying patients. Its so drawn out and takes an incredible amount of time and science projects to dial it in. I do think the understanding of mental health is headed for the better but my state, like so many, has horrible support for mental health.

[@Martinezsean]

@@tpk1412 Thank you so much mrozin. I've tried therapy in the past and didn't jive with the therapist and therefore gave up thinking they aren't listening or applying a peanut and butter jelly approach to my own battles. Here's hoping this therapist is different. I truly appreciate the vote of confidence.

[@rubberbiscuit99]

This song is incredible -- a dialogue between a man and his abusive inner critic. So moving. I think anyone with trauma, which is most of us, can relate.

[@valkyrie1066]

Good point. We think there are "people who have had trauma"......in reality; it is MOST of us. I have met precious few people who have had a calm, blessed peaceful life. It....doesn't normally happen, actually. Maybe that is part of it, realizing it is not "just us" but "the vast majority of us."

[@aprilminion9532]

I have goosebumps. I thank Ren for singing what I feel. I can’t play or sing like Ren. But everything is how so many people think and feel.

[@jsimon87]

Ren is an amazing artist!!! The tale of Jenny and screech is an amazing story

[@o0NRB0o]

Indeed. But please start with Violet's tale because that is the first part of this story.

[@musicaddict1046]

@@o0NRB0o Actually no, Jenny's Tale is the first part. There is a reason the tales were released and presented in that order by Ren. And it's not to start backwards.

[@o0NRB0o]

@@musicaddict1046 oh, I didn't realise that. KZbin showed me Violet's first and I completely forgot to check the release date on the videos...

[@Hirsutable]

@@o0NRB0o Yeah it's kinda like watching star wars in Episode order. The power comes from not knowing who Jenny and Screech are until you hear Violet's story. Just like knowing who Anakin's kids are takes much of the drama out of Episodes 4-6.

[@o0NRB0o]

@@Hirsutable So much is in the context. I noticed it but didn't realise why did he pause so long at the end before saying the names. ".. a girl named.... Jenny, and a boy named..... Screech."

[@steveeymann6374]

I'm living this song. 6 months after I opened my business, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. A year after that ADHD at 37 years old. I lost it all including my fiance of 5 years. All I want is to make a difference but its really hard to keep up hope. I'm sure many of us can really relate to this song. Thank you for covering this.

[@phoenixrising2609]

All i can say is stay strong my friend, stay safe

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

Sending my thoughts and prayers. Hoping things will get easier for you soon ❤🙏

[@s.stinnett3972]

I’m so glad you pulled up the lyrics to fully understand where he was coming from. ❤They’re so beautiful! Listening to you read them honestly made me sob!

[@kimdavis5594]

I have seen it three times in the last 3 days and it hit me so hard how beautiful this man's soul is

[@MagicalGamer]

Definitely my favourite reaction you are so genuine ❤

[@TheRenekruse]

no she is not, she self deluding

[@Carottina]

❤

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

Thank you very much :)

[@avalonprojectwildfire]

Her and Knox but maybe she wins. 🤔

[@avalonprojectwildfire]

I need to go ahead and get the courage up to do mine.

[@normanadkinsiii5620]

Let's not forget this video is done live. Just adds another level to everything else. Incredibly eye opening reaction. Thank you so much

[@CaesarScurra]

whenever i listen to ren its one of those things where everytime i listen to his songs i honestly cant help but shed tears and get choked up.

[@pauliveson2992]

I have never listened to such a 'channel' previously. However, I just love Ren, his art, his music, his lyrics are profound, and he resonates with me incredibly. Your synopsis and psychoanalysis of his music is actually quite emotional to me. I will try to listen to more of you. I will certainly continue listening to Ren, he's incredible. Thank you.

[@giannisrosolimos9557]

A masterpiece for sure!I can't stop listening to this song.He delivers a piece of himself straight to us.Thanks #Ren.

[@Squarbodychevy1985]

The most impressive part that everyone misses, is he is doing this LIVE. That's where he blows me away! I love your take and reaction on this song.

[@rainbeau9752]

I’m 55. This so g will be a classic. So good to Have found your channel, it gives me hope for the younger generations.

[@davideastham]

I first heard this song a few hours ago. I've watched about 6 or 8 different reaction videos since. Every time I hear it, I get more and more emotional. This hits so hard with me and I'm sure many others that go through the internal struggle called life. This is genius. This is art. Music and life in it's purest form. Thank you Ren for this song. Thank you Rosalie for your reaction and insight. Thank you. ❤

[@zed4225]

Same, this is my 6th reaction to this inspirational young man, few tears this time, i'm sure it won't be the last. Think faith, hope and charity is everything, along with integrity.

[@bhudzietz333]

Same. I've lost count of how many reaction videos I've watched of this song. But for some reason when I watched this one I absolutely lost it at the end.

[@ConXfire]

Rosalie crying as Ren stands up is so incredible. It's the getting better part that bring her to tears, showing the therapist in her.

[@sonyasamone4454]

I too suffer from what plague’s him. I can’t express in words how phenomenal his words penetrated my soul with such familiar “crisis’ you find yourself in dealing with the reality of the aftermath of this illness. With a heavy heart and the spirit of my soul that cries out to regain the “old me again ” my eternal Thanks to REN for the light he’s shining on the troubles from within and the hope and the reality of defeating these voices inside that seek to destroy the mind of mankind. ❤❤️❤️❤️

[@sleepwalker6825]

Hi ... I have watched Ren's "Hi Ren " Reactions from A 2 B ... Your Reaction always makes Me Cry .. I am a 51 Year old Guy and have been through Mental battles for 30 odd Years ... But Your Reaction being a Therapist is So Moving ... Thank You and I send this Note with Love ( Thank You ) x

[@mcjohnston2]

This is the epitome of a reaction video. Amazing song and artist, and amazing reaction. Genuine, articulate, and inspiring!

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

Thank you very much :)

[@verified.my2cents]

For some more context on Hi Ren, here is what Ren posted regarding Hi Ren on an earlier video description (this was written before he released Hi Ren in December 2022): "Nina Simone once said that it was an artists duty for their work to fearlessly reflect their life circumstances. In 2016 I had a stem cell transplant that saved my life, this video was taken two year before that. After the transplant I decided to force my past into a little box and hide it from myself. I wouldn't ever watch this video back. There has always been a part of me that's terrified that I'll end up back here and loose myself again. That part of me always gets loudest when I'm on my own with my thoughts. When I got better and my music started becoming successful after years of never thinking it would be possible I almost treated it as a reincarnation. I'd barley talk about where I'd come from with friends, but despite my best efforts my past usually found a way to leak into my music. Here I was convinced I was going to die. I was severely underweight, I had severe bone pain every day, I could barley eat food, I suffered extreme fatigue to the point even standing in a shower was excruciating. I ended up in a state of stress induced psychosis, my minds only rational explanation for the level of suffering I was enduring was that it was some kind of demonic intervention or that i was part of some twisted experiment or study. This had been my life for years. I'd bounced from doctor to doctor full of hope only to have my heart repeatedly stamped on when my condition only worsened. Cut to present day and PTSD from years of my body torturing itself stopped me from doing work that I think is vital. Shedding light on a very under-lit , underfunded, and barley understood area. The plight of the chronically sick. Millions of people all over the world are missing. Trapped inside themselves. Conditions like ME/CFS, ehlers danlos syndrome, POTS, MCAS, lyme disease, M.S. etc. Receive such little funding. To put the lack of funding into perspective, male pattern receives over one thousand times the funding than many of these chronic illnesses do combined. Recent studies found the quality of life of a person with chronic M.E. was significantly worse than someone with HIV or breast cancer. M.E. is currently one of the most underfunded disease at the national institute of health. I was one of the exceptionally few very lucky people to escape before I died after receiving a stem cell transplant and finding a hugely restrictive diet that stopped my autoimmunity flaring to the point where it was disabling but I still suffer a wide array of symptoms every day. To dive deeper into living up to the words of the late and great Nina Simone, who has for a long time been a great source of inspiration for me, I wanted my next piece of work to fearlessly stare my past in the face despite the trauma of doing so. 'Hi Ren' comes out on the 15th December at 7pm."

[@MyxDyingxFantasy]

I have hEDS and PoTS, and suffer from dp/dr disorder. Most days are so incredibly difficult, but it's impossible to describe to those who don't understand.

[@rosem5041]

@@MyxDyingxFantasy please listen to surah Rahman in the Holy Quran and you will feel better because God said in the remembrance of God do hearts find peace. You owe it to yourself to know your Creator you have nothing to lose. I pray God Almighty gives all those tested with illness a complete cure. Ameen. Prayers directly to God will help you.

[@mandy-ki8co]

@@MyxDyingxFantasy you only need one person to be heard and seen and i’m across the sea and still sending clear thoughts filled with hope and love to you - magical beauty coming your way

[@avdude10]

Thank you for posting that. - Hi Ren stands on it's own, it doesn't need an explanation. Yet, knowing a bit about where it came from is helpful. As with so many others this song, no, this performance art struck a cord deep within me.

[@SurelyLocksHolme]

Hey, thanks for sharing the description❣️I’d seen it before but it’s a good reminder…Just wanted to add for clarification, the video he’s referring to as being 2 years before the stem cell transplant is this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJLPpZiefcSWhNE Which is the video he posted before he released the Hi Ren video. I wanna say as a warning, when I first watched this video it made me break down crying…I’ve felt very much like he had and struggled to find hope…though it is sad, it is also amazing to see how he got from there to where he is now. So, it makes sense he shared this video 1st, before releasing Hi Ren. I’d be interested to hear any feedback on it but anyhow, just wanted to clear that up 😊.

[@ryannopson6158]

I really appreciate you! This song has always hit home and your commentary on it does as well. Thank you for being awesome. You have made my day and have helped me in my struggles.

[@GoblinModeMVP]

That moment when the music hits so hard it renders you speechless 💕

[@sonkegrewe4111]

What just blows me away is the lyrical power. It is "easy" to evoke emotion with harmony changes because we as humans seem to hardwired to respond to it. But even with you just reading the lyrics to us during your reaction around 35:10 without any harmonic connections makes me choke up in the same way that you are. Thank you for your heartfelt reaction and sharp, witty analysis.

[@justinofboulder]

I am more deeply moved each time that I watch Hi Ren! As someone who battled Lyme for 7 years (and recovered) the song really speaks to me, and is relatable to many. Thank you for the video!

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

I am so glad you recovered! Thank you for watching the video and for your kind comment, warrior!

[@KismetSarken]

Just wanted to share, Ren (fromm what I've read) has recovered too. He had an experimental stem cell treatment. From what I read, he felt it was a last chance effort. Glad a caught your video. Ren is a genius on so many levels.

[@KbNeal]

Have never seen a more pure expression. Truly incredible..never give up..

[@BrainInjuredTortellinni]

As somebody who has been down a very similar path as Ren, severe injury at 17, 20 years of doctors and nothing helped until I finally saw the light. If your looking for the light, listen to all of REN’s songs and what Rosalie is saying. They are trying to teach you how to get there. They are giving you the directions to find the light. This breakdown is absolutely genius and Ren is an angel he just hasn’t realized it yet.

[@Moss.E]

Thank you for reacting to this. I have watched every reaction to this song, and yours is my favourite. Ren is absolutely incredible and inspirational. I covered this song, with my own lyrics and internal dialogue and I cant even begin to explain how therapeutic it was for me. I agree with others, you should for sure react to the Tales of Jenny and Screech (the full trilogy) and I also would also love to see you react to Dominoes, Depression and Insomnia. I think you'll love them.

[@Moss.E]

He also has a new song, Sick Boi coming out in a few days. Would love to see your reaction to it once its out!

[@gregbeard6057]

@@Moss.E I've watched every reaction to this and Ren's Tales Trilogy too (got my signed vinyl copy of the Tales Trilogy)... BTW, I love your Ren covers -especially Chalk Outlines- and I subscribe to your channel. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

thank you, Moss!! I'm honored you watched it. I need to go check your work out.

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

you killed it with the cover!! beautiful!

[@Moss.E]

Thank you so much!!

[@LordFuzzywig]

When I first heard Hi Ren, I couldn't think of a better representation of the intrusive thoughts of the Jungian shadow. The song is a real master class in showing the constant internal struggle of the mind and the real beauty of it is that even those that don't struggle with mental illness (where these concepts are even more pronounced and distressing) can still relate on a visceral level as the battle between self-doubt and ambition. There are so many powerful little nuggets nestled within the song that are Grade A examples of greater concepts that one would have to almost go line by line and spend a whole video talking about each. My favorite line has to be where the Shadow is telling him the "Big Lie" as I like to call it (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) -- Great song, and what a fun reaction. Thanks Rosalie. :)

[@anakein]

And it's the archetypal shadow Ren voices here, which is expected though because he specifically mentions "psychosis", meaning his condition has crossed the archetypal barrier and there's stuff from the collective unconscious in his psyche, and identification with the archetype going on as well. Jung would have loved this, this song, and of course Ren. "Hi Ren" is supernatural. It's a masterpiece. They say, artists articulate the Unknown. Here we have an artist who's been chosen by the Unconscious to articulate it. He will be unstoppable.

[@LordFuzzywig]

@@anakein Yes, exactly!!! And what I found VERY fascinating was not JUST the archetypal shadow/collective unconscious elements, but also the pop culture references together with them. In that way, together, there emerges a sort of metanarrative. I found that a particularly profound combination and it may have been entirely unintentional. Beautiful comment and observations. I'm glad I'm not the only one to see it!

[@anakein]

@@LordFuzzywig This song and performance must be included in every analytical psychology curriculum out there. So glad to e-meet you btw, a fellow reader of Jung! ^_^

[@446wasmynumber]

35 years of bi polar here , i just heard those years sung in a song by a man i dont know, i now know for the first time i am not alone. thankyou Ren you are a special kind of Genius and i know that you will just keep getting stronger, so much respect to you man you are a Tesla , a Michael Angelo , an Einstein an Elvis , you are unique there is no one like you, and you may not realise it , you are a healer to every one who relates to your lyrics, i just cant say enough.... you got this !

[@joshywilliam4690]

Ey you got this too bud! 26 years young and bipolar ADHD too,you are never alone although I know it feels like you're fighting the battles alone

[@M-Breezy-bo2dk]

Definitely not alone! We are few but many... Bipolar and ADHD as well. Stay strong 🙏🏼

[@pamelatollett472]

I think what you said about the end of the video is spot-on. I’ve just recently found Ren and must admit that in quite taken with his music. I too, like many others before me, have shared it with EVERYBODY and anyone who will listen. I think life is very relative to situation and we ALL go through these times and ages of self-doubt and self degradation….but when we see the light again and get a glimpse out of the darkness…we want to let the others know. We want to tell them that there is light at the end of the tunnel, and that the dark times come and go but they’re never the end…there’s always more light coming if we just keep going. I think he’s trying so hard to help others see that too. And to not give up hope, because sometimes that’s all you have left. Thank you for your reaction. It was so nice to see someone else feel the same thing I felt when I saw it the first time. Amazing, just amazing! I can’t wait to keep delving into this Beautiful Mind!

[@DebbieSandford-1807]

I have suffered mental illness since I was 12, nothing has given me hope like this, thank you Ren ❤

[@BrilligandtheSlithyToves]

I stumbled upon another reactor viewing this for the first time today, and was so moved and impressed by Ren's performance that I have been searching others seeing it for the first time. I recently subbed to your channel, and am SOOO glad to see that you have seen/experienced this performance as well. Your channel is the ideal place to reflect and analyze the content as well as the emotion involved in producing it, as well as the emotion that it evokes in the viewer. Thank You for your contribution to the world, as well as to the world of entertaining and educational Internet content. Much love and respect to you. ❣️💜💕🤟✌️🤘🖖

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

thank you so much for taking the time to comment so kindly. it is encouraging to read. I am glad you enjoyed the video and find this channel to be fitting. grateful to have you part of the community and team.

[@IratePuffin]

If you haven’t yet, check out his trilogy “The tale of Jenny and screech(full)” you’ll love it!!

[@BrilligandtheSlithyToves]

@@IratePuffin thank you for the suggestion. I'll definitely check that out.

[@danrandall3772]

I do the exact same thing specially on artist that can touch on mental health or in this case blow it wide open. I do the same with artists like NF and i love lyrical rappers so I can try and catch the bars and metaphors double s and triples,,, they are my version of crossword puzzle, it really helps me calm down where I'm just focusing on the song not my own version of Ren.

[@MJCDA3]

Wow, I have watched every reaction to this video that I have found (presumably all of them due to the fact that I search for them daily) and this has been the most powerful reaction I've seen. You were the first reactor to mention the similarities to NF. I've been subscribed to your channel for several months now coming here initially for your NF reactions. Since then, I have watched other reactions of yours and they are always amazing. This reaction, however, was by far your best and the best Hi Ren reaction on KZbin right now. He is an absolute musical genius. I have become a loyal and life-long fan over the last 4 weeks since I found this video. Every single project he has his name on has been incredible. Thank you for this reaction, I broke down when I saw you break down. I have this whole song memorized and have watched this video nearly 100 times. You added another layer to this masterpiece which I didn't think was possible. ❤️

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

WOW! thank you!! I am humbled and really encouraged by your comment. thank you. it means a lot I can be real here and share thoughts and impressions on a deeper level and be so kindly received.

[@hereward1971]

Yes this is a fantastic reaction and strip down of Hi Ren, it really is!!!!! But.......from the perspective of another artist take a look at Justin Hawkins (front man of The Darkness) who looks at it as a well established musician. He's a bit shocked at the talent :)

[@MJCDA3]

​​@@hereward1971 I second that! That too was an incredible reaction! I had never watched his channel before but I am subbed now and will be back for more of his stuff!