Therapist goes through Money Games 1,2, and 3 by REN

Therapist analyzes the lyrics to Money Games 1,2 & 3 by REN to discuss how hypocrisy + lack of empathy always leads to tragedy. The solve for this is humility and to look inside ourselves for the ways in which we participate in our own suffering and the suffering of others.
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[@tbenez]

Shell Oil Company was started by a man who had a business that sold exotic seashells on the seashore. That is how/why the logo is a Shell

[@mandb85]

The rarer than a diamond line always gets considering they're common but a Debeers marketing campaign and strict control of supply is what actually made them valuable

[@gracesprocket7340]

Played up in 'Some Like it Hot' when one of the musicians pretends to be a millionaire and hints at who by displaying a scallop shell he finds on the beach. Meanwhile his friend is being swept off his feet by the real owner...

[@sejbomb]

Ren mate, we’ve heard it all before “she sells seashells on the seashore”

[@HeartSupport]

ooooo i didn't know this!! Thanks for sharing - T :)

[@nubbypk]

Close. The Samuel family had an antique business and were based in London. They started importing shells primarily for use as inlays in expensive furniture and curiosities. But yes, that is how the shell logo originated.

[@salishseamermaid]

"Hypocrisy + a lack of empathy always = tragedy." That's a powerful summary. Thank you.

[@HeartSupport]

thank you :) - T

[@RenRabbitHole]

The money bags over everyone's heads throughout the trilogy represent being blinded by greed. When he drew the eyes on in part one, he saw himself as part of the problem. When he took his mask off in part three, he was staring into a mirror and saw himself for who he really is again. Everything is intentional with Ren 🙂 Loved your reaction, as usual!!!

[@HeartSupport]

SO GOOD!! Ren is brilliant - T

[@muffindealer9576]

I appreciate your comment, just wondering something. In what way does drawing the eyes make it symbolize himself. I always saw it as him trying to get at least one person to not be blinded by greed.

[@HotteMotte]

For me its more that the bag makes them anonymous, which means it could be anyone or it is everyone, so we are all part of the problem. It just makes it all so general, there’s no specific person, but we all are part of of it

[@TashaBryanRENegade]

His Sackman bobble heads are epic.

[@gerardpeterbrennan]

The strings sound familiar because they are a slowed-down version of the hook from the first two songs.

[@Stac3y__]

When I hear it I immediately think of On the nature of daylight, the beginning is very similar.

[@doctorbognor]

i immediately thought of the musical score in the movie Arrival does anyone else hear that?

[@northtexasskies7786]

​@doctorbognor That's it! I couldn't remember what that reminded me of.

[@tomrimback1561]

Part 2 is what 'bad' Ren is referring to in Hi Ren: We've heard is all before: "She sells seashells on the seashore'

[@kellyt5341]

Great call out!! Glad you remembered. 😊

[@kitsuams]

And "Jimmy and the cookie jar" were called out in the newest song "Kujo beatdown"

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

All that Ren shares with us is interconnected in a way I have not seen since Pink Floyd.

[@kitsuams]

@@TrianglesAndCirclesthe thing that i find insane is foreshadowing. He sometimes uses the bars from his works that come way later (eg. mentioned ‘she sells sea shells’)

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

@@kitsuams Foreshadowing for sure. Like pink Floyd again. I've heard that Ren is a fan of the Floyd.

[@RandallMorris222]

Really good analysis! So many reactors hear this and go on to talk about those bastards over there (them) who are kicking the little guys (us). Almost nobody gets the point of this trilogy that "we're all part of this old money game." Well done. I learned something important from you as well when you labeled the first "hypocrisy," the second "empathy," and the third "humility," and put them together in an equation. You drew some extra, unnoticed meaning from this trilogy. Thanks!

[@iamlpinthe312]

I have seen quite a few who do realize That WE are ALL part of the money game. As the saying goes, don’t hatefully the player, hate the game. Being a capitalist and being greedy are very different things. Likewise in MG 3 when daddy says to his 5 y.o. “ You have to learn to be a man; a man who works for what he wants.” I think that it’s lost on a ( most) 5 year olds but it isn’t wrong. Think about the inherited stupidity and laziness that comes with inherited wealth.

[@HeartSupport]

Thank you so much!! Means a lot that you liked it! - T

[@raisnaix]

I've been waiting for this day!!! You - SPECIFICALLY - need to react to Ren's song Troubles

[@samstevens7888]

Here to warn her she will probably need tissues if she does Troubles.

[@sb830psp]

She needs to see the acoustic version where he's in a car.

[@Lynxeye-Youtube]

And to "Dominoes" too!

[@badsabre5917]

She did react to the music video.

[@lordvitae]

"Hold On" is a personal favorite of mine

[@jonreed6448]

The violins cellos etc are an arrangement of the money game theme you've been listening to in the last two, that's why it feels familiar

[@Stac3y__]

It’s also very similar to “on the nature of daylight” which has been used in a lot of shows/movies so that could be why it seemed familiar.

[@Trotskyification]

Your empathy is truly humbling - your insight gives me hope for the future.

[@ricksurratt9034]

Yes sir

[@HeartSupport]

awww thank you

[@meggsy82]

I think this might be one of the best reactions and analysis to this series. Very impressive. Well done. I would love to see you check out his song Dominoes.

[@mariogansbeke]

I concur

[@ArchaosAngel]

Seconded

[@Emilie-one]

Please! This one has an important message

[@NZWozza]

💯

[@HeartSupport]

Thank you so much! So glad you're here - T

[@robmarar]

After Ren went viral with "Hi Ren" his channel grew from just over 300K to over one million sub's in a little more than 7 months. As a thank you to his community and as way to impart a few thought's by the artist behind the art he released a 5 minute video to the YT community with a personal message from his heart. The video is titled: 🔥" ONE MILLION SUBSCRIBERS - Defining success" 🔥 This is a closer look into the mind of the artist behind the art. Believe me, you'll find this video a treasure to react to and will be a wonderful addition to your channel and the Ren playlist you've got. Cheers, and Thank you for another great Ren reaction. I hope to see this one on here as well. ✌

[@michaelwalsh7359]

18:51 this was the funniest thing I’ve seen all week! “I’m in danger” 😂😂😂

[@violindylan]

I haven’t watched the MG trilogy in such a long time, but I had to click immediately when I saw that you reacted to it. I cried the whole time, you are so spot on!

[@LeeannG]

Your commentary is probably more in line with rens message than any other reactor I’ve seen. Watching with you is so much fun

[@HeartSupport]

thanks so much!

[@vincentlefebvre2156]

The strings are playing the melody Ren hums when he draws the eyes on the guitar player in Money Game 1.

[@mldkenny]

Love that you did all three together, fabulous reaction. What a gift Ren is to this world!

[@J0kerCards]

All three in a row was great! c:

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

One of the best reactions to this trilogy I've seen. I loved your analysis.

[@KarriSimone]

❤❤ You made an amazing connection between all the songs. Out of All the reactions to this song I've see, you actually expanded my knowledge and made the deepest connection 😁.

[@JasonPeltier]

ok, the clips at 13:56 had me rolling, great job :D Also, these songs remind me of a classic tune by Freeland called We Want Your Soul. The original video is decent. But then someone created an absolute masterpiece of a fan-made video with great social commentary told through each and every clip. The new video really brings out the "bread and circuses" theme of the song. If you're feeing up for a longer video, you might want to first dig into the original official video with its shorter edit of the song at 3 minutes. Then watch the fan-made video which also features an extended version of the official song including audio clips from Bill Hicks and their related video clips. The original is a great sample of the overall idea of the tune. But the fan-made vid really knocks it out of the park. It's one of the best unofficial videos I've ever seen. Truly a masterpiece. I just made a donation to your cause. I hope that's enough. Let me know if you need more. Thanks! Original video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqCwdqivnaeeiNE Remixed video by Rextorn Studios, now going by Unema Zero: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWGcnX2HaaefodU

[@dropbarracuda]

Thank you, thank you, thank you gor more Ren! ❤

[@gaos6600]

I knew this song already, havent listened to Ren for a while though anymore. Listened to one of his new songs and came back to this one and damn, I always get shivers during Money Game 3... amazing song and a great reaction, thank you for spreading the song even more.

[@RenNotRen]

Glad you reacted to all of these together. This was sooooo good ❤

[@ajclifford53]

Great analysis and take aways, really enjoyed this today.

[@Mr12161969]

AWESOMENESS!!!!!!! Ren is a genius! Love your channel! 🫶🏻🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@ianrose56]

Great reaction. About time, you nailed this one. That our REN.!!! Renagades Roll ❤❤ 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧👍👏👏👏👏

[@housey_]

Nice to see Ren back on the channel, really hoping you get to chalk outlines sometime soon.

[@Paul.Chaffey]

You always seem shocked by Rens' brillance / sad songs. I recomend something light harted - "Back in 74", It shows how much of a fantastic musician he is.

[@KyleAllison-v6k]

watching your videos makes me wish i found a therapist like you someone that makes fun of the dark turning it to the light

[@Master_Baker]

Great reaction...to the greatest musical piece i can remember

[@wakkoedu]

You were the first reactor that I see that understood the faceless meaning on part 1. You are amazing! ❤

[@StellaDallas88]

Aww yay! Ive been waiting for this for soo long haha. Im glad youre doing all three in one.

[@andynewberry6535]

Great job on this complex series

[@johnburton8572]

Been waiting for this one, well done and thank you 😊

[@DanMcManus]

Rain, rain, rain, rain... A storm it comes our way. Such a great reaction. Ren's genius is so real.

[@sleep-paralys1s]

Can't wait for money game 3. Just starting the vid!

[@LilRedWitch]

IVE BEEN WAITING! Thank you I adore your insights

[@petehutcheon5186]

Best breakdown and insight by flippin’ far!!! You have a formidable analytical mindset don’t you? Kudos to you!!!

[@bethellen1962]

This trilogy is calling us out to change our habits as human beings and as consumer's. Reduce, recycle, reuse. Whenever possible make sure your purchases are ethically sourced. Whenever possible buy organic and locally. Participate in government and community making. He’s asking a lot, but the human race has painted itself into to a corner. Time to do or die. 😊💜😊

[@rodgersmith6891]

Good reactions. Ironically, I was planning on messaging you today to.ask you react to either "Depression," "lost all faith," or "humble" by Ren lol

[@Emilie-one]

I loved watching you !! The comment you made about Ren telling a story and knowing that it won’t be a happy one 😂 Can you check out Dominos by Ren .. it is a great song and has a really important message- pretty please I know you won’t be disappointed❤

[@Peter_Cetera]

Part 3 in particular is an absolute masterpiece!

[@mrblaqfyre3130]

First time viewer-instant fan./ I liked, I subscribed

[@helenjarvis7755]

Wonderfully detailed reaction with very helpful insights Appreciated your thoughts

[@Lighn]

I think one of the most important things is to understand what words mean. Hypocrisy and lack of empathy stem from ignorance. The important point here is with empathy, greed never takes root in the first place, being thrown away because its damaging. There is also the fact that some have less emotional empathy, where i dont know what to do, but over all, schools and parenting have to change.

[@NormSioda]

Your reactions are so much more insightful than most. I love your genuine emotion with the breakdown to the deepest levels of the song. You are truly amazing! Thank You!

[@alanmai5656]

love that you are back! hugs all around! but only one word! BUTTERFLYSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! lol

[@brettAnichols]

Masterpiece of a reaction! I am humbled by your breakdown and summation 💗 I feel it like knots inside me. Many of the knots tied between my soul, my body, the world and cosmos were helpful at first. But I've outgrown a lot of them and it trips me up in the world. I spent a large portion of my twenties somewhat recklessly untying knots without knowing myself or the world enough to know what purpose they were serving. In my thirties I tied a lot of knots as a fear response. The thing about this analogy is our patterns and programs know the knots intimately while it's our biggest blindspot as a person. There is no way to navigate the untying and tying of these soul knots without life experience, self awareness and humility. Making this work a priority in our lives (I believe) is the best thing we can do to affect positive change. Thank you for your part in this 🌟

[@AmberTalamasca]

The moment you mentioned that the masked guy was faceless, and thus easy to harm... Ren gave him a face, and couldnt hurt him anymore, had to face himself. I've watched this video countless times, but this didnt click untill you mentioned the faceless bit.. thanks for your insights!

[@a382453]

Wow, I love your commentary on how we need to work within our circle of influence. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@Pyrotek28]

I just want to say, you have such a beautiful mind and heart.

[@silentwhisp4r670]

"The Problem could feel so big... when we are talking about political issues". That's the beautiful part of Ren. He agrees with you and his way of showing it is during his last album release prior to it he had a contest where people could win money. In the contest people could work together. In fact he encouraged people to work together to figure out the puzzles. To show when we want something we will work together with others to achieve something we cannot do alone. Then he released a Poem called Eden that show cases what you talk about here. How a lot of people feel like we can't change anything and problems are too big. But that we are capable of doing great things and achieving things out of our reach. I always feel bad when someone does a reaction to Eden without context or thinking its a song instead of a Poem.

[@mrsainsburys1]

Fantastic reaction and insight, humble by Ren is a great song btw, love love loved your insight, thank you 🙏🐊❤️🦉👍

[@andrewwest8334]

Agree with all the comments saying how much they enjoyed your reaction and found new things to appreciate in this amazing trilogy. Really fantastic watch. I’ll also second the requests for a reaction to ‘Dominoes’. One of my favourite Ren songs and should be right up your alley…

[@philr696]

Great insights as usual. I always learn something from your viewing of Ren.

[@mjj29]

Amazing reaction, was waiting for this. Count me for votes for Dominoes and Troubles soon

[@Tearnofear]

i'm sick, i can't express myself with words but hugs. So here we go 🤗

[@jimidave6281]

Ren is genuinely the greatest artist of the last 30 years. Nobody has dealt with these issues with such artistic integrity since the 90s. A great that’s not recognised.

[@kellyt5341]

💯..agree.

[@Alikespan]

There is NF, I put them both on the 1st place

[@kellyt5341]

@@Alikespan I think Ren gets the top spot (in my opinion) because he can do it all. A master at multiple instruments, can sing every genre, has a big range on his voice, a bardcore story teller that no one has matched, beatboxer, rapper, using his emotions and lyrics. Sound engineer, makes most of his own beats, acts, directs and produces his own videos. He has done this for years all while fighting a chronic disease. He is a human juke box, he just needs his guitar and his voice to crank out songs like a radio. Being emotionally attached to another artist is fine, I'm just comparing the total talent.

[@Alikespan]

@@kellyt5341 In this Ren is better but NF can storytell very well too. Ren is better musically (Not saying he makes better music) but i love NF bc i can just relate and that puts him on 1st place for me

[@kellyt5341]

@@Alikespan I totally understand...🤗

[@truckinleprechaunscottcask9747]

Taylor, thank you for opening my eyes on these 3 songs. I looked at them as society, governmental, and then personal involvement in the strive for money, greed and fame. You gave me a deeper perspective as to how each version affects everyone.

[@garethlloyd3272]

Absolutely love your reactions! So good!!

[@Art-By-Aly]

🎧👍🏻this song is just real! And I love it !

[@dmj4966]

To my mind Jimmy's dad is metaphor for society, cultural assimilation, peer pressure, and general expectations , etc...also notice the gun dry fires, so the solution he points to is open to interpretation but he may have been given/given himself a second chance once he recognized his complicity

[@huldradraco]

note that the lyrics go "presses on the trigger OF THE MONEY GAME". not the trigger of the gun. so he decided to end the money game, not his life.

[@dmj4966]

@@huldradraco nice distinction, agreed

[@joryjennings7527]

I take it more literally because I grew being told I was worthless if I didn't work for everything. I was worthless if I accepted or asked for help. If I couldn't do whatever perfectly then I was bum ass deadbeat like my own father. I heard that everyday for most of my child hood so money game 3 resonates extremely powerfully for me

[@dmj4966]

@@joryjennings7527 metaphor can be specific to a personal scenario, so my sympathy to your situation and I think but the macro and micro can be equally useful as a perspective.

[@SickBoiRENegade]

I've watched this hundreds of times and i cry as soon as i hear those strings every time!❤it sounded familiar to you bc it's the same tune from the 1st two money games😊Ren is a creative genius.

[@kellyt5341]

💯...🤗

[@epishmeh]

Great reaction and commentary. Possibly the best I’ve seen for the money game reactions. Well done!

[@therosabella67]

I never thought of it like that. “Humility is the requirement to make changes in your mental health”. Never in my life a therapist has ever said something like this. It makes a lot of sense. You are a great therapist and I wish you were mine. I’ve always felt unseen by therapists at a deeper level and never got the help I needed.

[@saysdw2450]

Yours is the first reaction I've seen that links the 3 and talked about the different roles each play - very cool!

[@LeeannG]

Yay I’m so glad you’re back!

[@palindrome8742]

Thank you for the reaction! watching it now

[@clubwho]

good work. Pls note, that Moneygame 3 is a 2 take film masterpiece and has won awards for its brilliance.

[@JontyBlue67]

Thank you, your review was insightful and by the end I could not believe almost 32 minutes had passed. He re-focuses our lazy inner eye onto matters that are humanist and forces us to face our own complacency in problems that we are quick to blame others for 💓

[@calebschnarr7449]

One of the best of our time. He’s a master of his craft and a gift to this world.

[@lucky15driver]

He is the most talented artist I’ve seen I decades. True talent.

[@loriculver7282]

Great reaction! For further insight into what Ren is calling us to do, check out Ren's video calked Eden. It is the last 'prize' in the social media treasure hunt he had people playing online to market MG3. The treasure hunts were set up in such a way that each hunt required so many divergent skill sets that online communities started developing that included all these skill sets to solve the riddles. The treasure hunt showed the power of a group working together to something that just one person can't. Eden really is the culmination of MG1 2 & 3th. It so compelling and hard to explain. It gives me chills every time I listen to it and gives great insight in to Ren's message. Would love to watch you react to it!

[@Dr.Brummel]

Ahh thanks you posted it. I wanted to do that as well 👍. And I wanted to recommend Crucify Your Culture. I think the song strikes the same chord. But that has already been recommended as well 🙂. You can count on the Renegades .❤

[@alexiaspaedt-mcintosh5311]

So well said! Absolutely loved your reaction!

[@jenpar2736]

I never comment. But i love this reaction!

[@HeartSupport]

thank you! glad you're here:) - T

[@DiegoBengoa]

Love ren Also love how you talk and react to ren Thanks

[@enoesiw]

I always enjoy your breakdowns, especially of Ren's songs!

[@KCsFunHouse]

I feel like it can’t be understated that Ren is mic’d up and this video was one shot no cuts. Just like all his other videos. That part always adds so much more to the way I look at his music.

[@TheMadHexa]

It sounded, like the part he hummed in Money game 1+2. Great video. Heard it so often already and sit here again with Goosebumps as always

[@maxfowler9476]

Thank you. Just thank you.

[@ryangill4568]

Always love hearing your insights! Your reviews are so valuable to all! Would love to see a reaction to Chinchilla 1:5. Powerful song of pain and longing.

[@JaysonMorinJRMgunner]

You weren't ready... Awsome reaction !!

[@Vmcf1968]

we need a shift in our values thank you ren and heart support for shinning the spotlight on this.

[@JulitaPio]

Always appreciate you ❤😊

[@mickyboyd5669]

Ren has two songs called Insomnia and Depression that I think would be good to hear your perspective of. Honestly poetry in its finest form for me

[@heatherhobbit2931]

Insomnia embodies insomnia. I find it calming.

[@Spugedelia77]

Oh, you're in the right profession for you. Thank you for a great reaction, sis

[@Spugedelia77]

I just love your passion of making this world a better place for all of us

[@mattmorrisson9607]

"I've never heard Ren tell a story about a specific person and have it end well..." 😆 I never thought of it that way, but you're right. Great reaction and insight!

[@sebastiank.3894]

Love your empathetic reaction to the genious art of Ren.

[@domdiddy7209]

hypocrisy plus a lack of empathy always equals a tragedy damn you spitting bars girl❤

[@oznorbert1748]

Ren Seven Sins is what you need to listen. Fascinating.

[@Tokin420]

Loved ur reaction to these 3 songs.

[@NanaM1984]

On another note, I love your rings! 😊

[@rogerstarkey5390]

"Rennish"? 😉

[@iancollins65]

Love your math equation analogy with these 3 songs. It’s definitely humility. It’s the only way to solve this problem.

[@thomaswalter123]

I love your empathy and your energy is great

[@SMfkngC]

I should be sleeping but this is such a great reaction to the songs that I have been spamming all day❤️

[@dazzman555]

Brilliant reaction. Thank you.

[@Wiley_Coyote]

That ending to Part 1 might be hard to watch, but it literally instantly proves the point you made seconds before about the message of the song.

[@i1337Dare]

Hope you will react to Ren - Back on 74 / Message In A Bottle retake by Ren, it shows a lighter side to him and shows his incredible music range

[@alexlowe8829]

Great - Tank you!

[@markwhitehouse9333]

Great reaction - I am conflicted in recommending any REN songs - I would love to see you react to Sevens Sins or Crutch or Troubles for the breakdown and insight, but would also love to see you have fun with Losing it or Power but also the Big Push I shot the Sheriff which is suuuch fn

[@matthewatchinson1421]

I completely lost it at the starship troopers bit, hilarious. Bust out laughing in front of my dog.