Therapist Reacts to Hi Ren by Ren (feat. Melissa Cross)

Metal vocal coach, Melissa Cross, and therapist, Taylor Palmby, analyze the lyrics of Hi Ren by Ren to discuss the reality of having an inner voice that is often critical. The song does a powerful job of exposing the truth that we all have many parts within us, some that are more painful to navigate than others. The end of the song concludes that the best way to navigate these parts is to accept and integrate them
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[@woodywoodman2319]

Best Buckle up... Rens Rabbit Hole is a True Rabbit Hole, and its DEEP AF!!!!

[@TheTree1]

This is his best work it's all downhill after this

[@garetjax2768]

@@TheTree1 I bet you tried really hard to make such a constructive comment. Keep trying buddy

[@kham1163]

Chalk Outlines next for these two

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Time for the Tale of Jenny and Screech and Violet's Tale Trilogy. Thanks...😊❤

[@benballard-ho7tu]

😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 Keep dealing with the jealousy pal. You've obviously been living under a rock, in the dark. You've just proven that out of the 7 billion people on the planet, 6.9999 billion are more likely to provide value to other's lives than yourself. Maybe you need to pay closer attention to Ren's messages and process them better. I hope you get the help and the light you so desperately need. ​@@TheTree1

[@Requiem4aDr3Am]

I had never heard that song before. I'm kind of blown away by this.

[@joelamaro4525]

Really? Oh man just listen to all of Rens originals. They are all deep. But also listen to his non rap. I believe the guy is truly a musical genius. He does Bob Marley as good as Bob. Also, check out him busking with others.

[@DistrictWitch]

it's honestly one of the best pieces of music I've heard for ages.

[@user-um5cp2cs5j]

Kiss goodbye to the next few months, your gonna be stuck in the 🐇 🕳 for a while....have fun 😂❤

[@Montana_wildhack70]

@@user-um5cp2cs5jI went down the rabbit hole a year ago and I’m still there❤

[@woodywoodman2319]

In all my 56 years, including 40 as a rock musician, I've never seen anyone Close to his artistry!!! I HOPE they dig into his work! He literally has more layers than an onion, more Bars than a prison!!!

[@feliciachaste]

Ren is the artist of our age, we’re just waiting for the rest of the world to discover that.

[@markmcallan973]

I'm hearing you lady! I'm 51 I hate rap with a passion! But when I heard this by accident it gripped me like nothing ever has!

[@kicsiqki]

"Some people know me as hope, some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope" I tear up every time when I hear this line. It doesnt hit close, its a straight up bullseye.

[@charles_the_elder]

First time I heard that line it fucked me up. I've heard that voice!

[@carinmiller9211]

I'm glad you find hope! ❤

[@akramziada1064]

Same Charles 🙏🏾💯

[@Hobodeluxe007]

yep iykyk.

[@MrElectrodelic]

It means so many things, steering away from that tree, not opening that bottle of pills, not drinking that 2nd bottle of spirit, don’t cut yourself there it’ll be over quick, its that voice you need to hear when it could be too late.

[@ThisIsJustADrillBit]

Rens music and community has been the most positive thing to happen in the last 5 years. He's truly a gift ❤

[@Skittenmeow]

For me the most positive in decades

[@reubennichols644]

No Offense . Speaking for myself . . . . . . far beyond 5 years . ●● Janis Joplin . ●● Kurt Cobain . ●● Layne Staley . ●● Scott Weiland . ●● Jeff Buckley . ●● Chris Cornell . - Rest In Peace To A L L Of Them . R E N . . . Please . . . Be Careful By A L W A Y S Maintaining A Healthy Degree Of L O V E For YourSelf On This Cold // Cruel World . -

[@reubennichols644]

- A G I F T (( ! ! )) . . . Indeed . -

[@frankoconnor806]

Yes a very positive message as 🍿 Hollyweird is now so redundant

[@Skittenmeow]

@@reubennichols644 i agree completely, for me Ren is special because I got to see his success unfold in real time. Also that we have a shared rare diagnosis. But being able to converse with him in a discord chat, and interact with his friends a lot on social media makes him feel more real and more tangible. And for me finding anyone with my diagnoses is rare, at least finding those with the ability to use social media at all. Usually we're diagnosed in post-mortem not while alive. So yeah, for me Ren is a unicorn and particularly rare to find a musician who you gel with so strongly in your 40s

[@lostcomicjunkie2724]

This man completely changed my life. My entire outlook on humanity. I am not the same person I was a year ago. I can't even quantify it. I could tell you my children see a definite change. My co-workers asked me what I've done. I told him I'd listened. I sing this song everyday word for word. On top of the other 25 tracks of his. Bardcore RENegade for life. Ladies you're just now stepping into a world that you did not know existed. The emotional roller coaster this man brings through multiple genres of music is unheard of. Enjoy ladies. Spread his art.

[@Skittenmeow]

OMG Yes! THIS! Ren, and by extension his community, have changed me more than any relationship or any therapist (and I've had great psychologists for years). Ren's music is usually my icebreaker in psychology sessions, for if I'm feeling stuck or frozen. Or if I need to tap into an emotion that needs exploring. After so many years with anhedonia and alexithymia (unable to experience positive emotions and difficulty identifying emotion) Ren’s music has been a gift. I was shut off and shut down. I'm not saying he's a magic solution, and I use his music alongside therapy. But I also know there's thousands of Renegades who have my back. Not even as an abstract, during a difficult time had direct support and many checking in on me via voice chat and direct message, and the Renegade discord even found a support person IRL to touch base in my remote part of Western Australia. She's now a friend

[@stephaniegeer1691]

Except for kids,same here,lol.

[@davidhutchinson1610]

That's it!

[@lostcomicjunkie2724]

@@Skittenmeow Wicked nice! I have so many "why" questions that don't need an answer, period. Those questions with internal emotions and the conflict of Id and Super ego have been wicked heavy over the last few weeks. The RENegades"s experiences and coping mechanisms told, help me a wicked bunch. I don't do social media, other than KZbin and the music. I can't get something I heard the other day. I believe it was this channel. To be fixed implies one is broken. We are not broken

[@lostcomicjunkie2724]

@@Skittenmeow ... Some are HURT and need to be healed. That hit me hard. Ren and the reaction community is really helpful in healing. Even if it helps one person at a time.

[@ShaunHensley]

I would like everyone to listen to the yodeling at the beginning compared to the end. The first was trepidatious, a false bravado, a whistling past the graveyard. Whereas the second was full throated and triumphant. This young man is a genius. There is no wasted space in this piece

[@Montahuana]

i love that as well. The first feels awkward and a bit afraid0, the end one feels like a celebration while he's aware it's earned.

[@Enderplays12]

The fact that the whole thing was made in 4 takes' worth of shots, with zero post production and tuning makes it even more raw.

[@BLINDrOBOTFILMS]

No wasted space is exactly right. It's a nine minute piece that feels like three.

[@norwaypete]

Theres also flaws in the notes as well, he gets a little sharp here and there as well.

[@bojnebojnebojne]

As someone that has and still do live with severe depression for over 45 years now, this piece of art is unparalleled. He manages to capture that inner voice in away that makes it so relatable to every single person on the planet regardless of what walk of life we come from, what status we have in society or where we are born or if we are rich or poor. He tells this story in such a profound way that it is extremely hard for me to not get emotional watching this.

[@valkyrie1066]

If you watch this performance and don't cry.....you may be dead.

[@philliphall9817]

Phil's wife Susan here. Ren has recently shared his story. You can find the link to the separate chapters on his You Tube channel. It is near the link to his song "Troubles" that is being premiered tonight.

[@reddevil224]

The "loosen the noose on the rope" line is one of the greatest lines ever written!!! Ren is a force of nature and his rabbit hole is DEEEEP!! Enjoy going down it.

[@foxkieran]

Hell yeah. The first time I heard this, I got choked up, but when he sang the noose line, it was over.

[@maktub8669]

Holy shit I really didn’t think you’d ACTUALLY do this song after messaging you on insta but my heart exploded when I opened KZbin. THANK YOU for watching! Told you he was next level 😏

[@AdamBazille]

Thanks for suggesting it to them!

[@willasacco9898]

Your reaction was spot-on. I am now a new subscriber.

[@HeartSupport]

It was a great recommendation!! Thanks for messaging me!

[@tiffany_greeneyes4901]

I honestly don’t think I’ve ever seen a more accurate portrayal of what living with anxiety feels like.

[@ReinhardtBII]

When I introduce people to this song, I tell them it's the single most important piece of art that I've ever experienced.

[@DistrictWitch]

'Let it teach you to dance, it's a slow dance' - ah guys this reaction made my day. These are some high truths

[@Ortti]

I second this...

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

The first few times I heard Hi Ren I cried because I thought he was reading my mind.😊❤

[@motafett]

Thank you for this reaction. ❤ The next Ren song needs to be Sick Boi it follows Hi Ren perfectly.

[@9madness9]

Agreed also Diazepan and How to be me live version.

[@rrrr6863]

Na, The official of "The Tale if Jenny and Screech"

[@etechconnect48]

Ladies. I am emotionally moved with your review. At 73 this piece by Ren has become my passion. Your review explains why in words. Thank you for your review. Ren is beyond a treasure. He transcends our daily reality and opens a way to vision our unseen world within us. Choreograph the Dance. Beautiful... Ren brings his true self to his ART.

[@valkyrie1066]

YES! I'm 65 and Ren has been CRITICAL in my own pursuit of mental health. I feel I've made more progress personally after Ren and Therapy than I've made in DECADES. We NEED him, we've needed him for a VERY long time!!! I watched this accidentally....cried for a solid hour....and called a therapist. THANK YOU REN!

[@clarissathompson]

Ren has inspired a fandom that stands together and supports each other, all of us ready to bring his message to anyone that will listen. Go down the Rabbit Hole, you are definitely a Renegade in the making❤️

[@DeuceTreyz]

Now that you've opened Pandora Box of Ren, would love to see your reaction to Full Tale of Jenny and Screech

[@damagedcalm420]

yass

[@garysherwin3316]

Definitely

[@Nizzleson]

A monumental artistic feat, brilliant, and beautiful for sure. But very confronting, and potentially triggering. Worth mentioning before anyone watches it I think.

[@707Berto]

Pandora's Box... a source of unexpected problems?

[@Entellegence]

Yup. Soon you'll come across Blind Eyed and on top of Rens performance you will be asking, "Who TF is this OTHER Guy?!?!?!?" Just wow...

[@Heiksch2000]

Awesome! And next has to be "Suic*de" by Ren...i cried my eyes out while hearing it for the first time.

[@AndrewinAus]

Agreed, and then perhaps the duets with Chinchilla. I think one needs to work their way up to The Trilogy so as to not end up an emotional mess by the end.

[@Fertho]

I would love to hear what they have to say about this song.

[@jayebrady11]

Also "For Joe". These two ladies just laid down one of the best Ren reactions I've seen yet. They should go down the rabbit hole together because I think they'd have great insights to share.

[@AndrewinAus]

​@@jayebrady11Yes or even Freckled Angels as well

[@020redbandita]

It came out days after we buried my 52 yo cousin, who I adored, who did that thing. For weeks, I was torn between my own gashing emotional wound, and the solace the song can give.

[@adamgouveia7590]

This kid is so unbelievably talented. This was the first song I heard by him around 9-10 months ago and I was sold

[@DavideBaroni]

Been a psychologist and therapist myself for the last 25 years, and this one has been my introduction to Ren. It IS incredibly powerful and truthful. 🙂 Yep, you're right, that "dark" part is not an enemy, although it can "act" as one and have the results an enemy would. That's why one of the ways I used to teach my patients to deal with that sort of inner voices has been to "meet" them, acknowledge them, thank them for what they were doing "with a good intention", and then "ask them to let you know what exactly that intention is". And then, to make a long story short, once established what the real purpose was (and yes, "protection" of some kind is quite common), negotiate on the basis of a simple question: "How ELSE could you achieve the result you want?". It's a way to learn to dance in a more reciprocally compatible way, and it's been consistently effective. 🙂 Ren, IMHO, shows here an "integration" phase, and the basis for this is his knowledge of who he is and his standing by his "hope", which to me looks more like a certainty: "I shall overcome", or something like it. And he "dances the dance", which is a beautiful metaphor for this process. In the beginning the two "parts" dance different dances, in the end he learns to dance THE SAME dance, even if in different styles, but the same dance nonetheless. At least, this is what I get from this video. And, even now that I know it by memory, I can't help but crying warm tears especially at the end. Thank you for your beautiful reaction and breakdown on the psychological level. Really interesting and spot on. Lovely. 🙂 If you want to explore another Ren's piece that is relevant on a psychological level, try "The tale of Jenny and Screech - full". I won't spoiler ANYTHING about it, but it's another masterpiece. 🙂 See you next time.

[@Hi-SickBoiFan]

You would enjoy Ren's 1 Million subscriber video, inspiring. If you want to know his story in his own words an interview he did on 'The Zach Sang Show' is incredible, he also explains the meaning behind the pig mask :)

[@kellyt5341]

This 💯 🔥

[@davidperkins6752]

@@kellyt5341 this also!!🙂

[@SavannahBrininstool]

Yes! I was going to say that @HeartSupport watch the subscriber video and then contact him for an interview.

[@Reacts2Reacts]

I have seen this video being reacted to so many times but it never gets old! I’m here for it. Appreciate your prospective and welcome to the world of REN!!!🎉

[@cpstratton67]

Shortest 15 minutes on the U tube.

[@mikem1457]

I wish you well on your journey. 🤘

[@douglasg.9271]

This is an incredible piece of art, that has given me a new perspective. I wish I had seen this 45 yrs ago.

[@jeffwilson3205]

You’re in for a ride. Ren has emerged on the other side, and is choreographing the most beautiful dance. He’s a once in a generation artist.

[@Montana_wildhack70]

This song lifted me up out of a dark place❤

[@alvaro6522]

Lets gooo!!!!💪💪💪💪💪 ❤

[@dccorallo]

Makes me tear up every time. In a good way

[@tfodthogtmfof7644]

I do not know you and we may never meet, but you may do something for someone, touch someone else’s life in a way that even you do not realize. That simple act may make a world of difference for one person or even thousands. So it is my hope that your journey through the darkness either made you stronger or helps others negotiate through their own struggles. I hope you keep rising up and lifting all around you with your presence. Light, love, and Magic always!

[@Montana_wildhack70]

@@tfodthogtmfof7644 thank you ❤️

[@StephenHildebrand-ky4vm]

Me too

[@woodywoodman2319]

In all my 56 years, including 40 as a rock guitarist, I've never seen anyone Close to his artistry!!! I HOPE y'all dig into his work! He literally has more layers than an onion, more Bars than a prison!!! Suggest Murderer, Sick Boi, Back on 74/Message in a Bottle, Ocean, earned it/Mansworld, etc... He literally has NO Bad tracks!!!

[@chucknorris5141]

I have not heard a single song that I do not like. From his story telling, to his rapping, to his playful childish joints!!! By far my favorite artist!!

[@woodywoodman2319]

@@chucknorris5141 Right!!!

[@PetterVessel]

I listen to metal, and lyrics mean much for me. The lyrics is why I am able to listen to Ren. This young man is bloody genious!

[@sfckrbec]

The voice that you hear when you are loose in the noose on the rope. The most powerful words I've heard in a song ever. Thanks for listening to him.

[@stuartreddall8678]

Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. Check out his other songs like Sick Boi or the three collective songs called the tale of Jenny & Screech and Violets tale (watch all those 3 together)

[@Montana_wildhack70]

Is this your first Ren song? So happy for you! It’s an amazing journey.

[@AndrewinAus]

And amazing journey indeed, one just needs tissues and a cup of tea and preferably comfort food for after.

[@MegsD79]

I have watched countless reactions to this song/video since I found Ren in Jan of 2023 and this is a top-tier reaction. Ren is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime artist. Every song he does will evoke emotions. He not only is super-talented singer, rapper, producer, writer, etc, etc but he is also a genuine, humble, intelligent man who has embraced his purpose of being someone to inspire others, teach others, speak for those without a voice as well as speak to those that are stuck in the dark and show them that they are not alone. You should check out Ren's 1 million subscriber video, it will give you a better idea of Ren and what he is trying to share thru his platform and music. New subscriber here! I am hoping you do react to more Ren and if you do choose to react to more Ren then I will tune in. ❤

[@UncleSpellbinder]

Seeing someone react to this for the first time is wonderful. I discovered REN during the early days of the pandemic lockdowns. And I haven't looked back. Like others have said here, the REN rabbit hole is deep, Enjoy the ride. REN is absolutely BRILLIANT.

[@joelamaro4525]

You have to read his backstory. He had misdiagnosed lyme disease for years. In the hospital for a long time. Also, he did this song in one take.

[@cpstratton67]

And the way he taught himself to play guitar. he is a genius.

[@gohumberto]

There are some camera shots in the video that mean it can't have been 1 take. However ...... It's the most amazing thing I've seen on KZbin for some time (and I've been down the Ren Rabbit Hole all year).

[@OxholeBassBananas]

@@gohumberto Yeah, he admitted in some interview that there are parts of the camera shots from another take attempt (in the end when the camera is moving close to him), but ultimately the recording is single take, the sound is one take, just the video is a little enriched with bits of another take.

[@QueenBabylonnia]

@@gohumbertoit’s a live one take….They had more than one camera set up, which was put together at the end, it was done on a very small budget, and couldn’t stay in the room for long. He has a mic pinned at his neck. He is really known for doing the live takes in his videos, eg the trilogy of Jenny and screech, and videos of him playing and performing live, he is very talented, playing (self taught) guitar and also the piano.

[@Kel_FUCK_CANCER]

He does have Lyme disease he was misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome

[@epicmage82]

Everything about this song is next level. Of course the lyrics, and voices, but also the way he builds tension, and defuses it to build again is so damn good. It takes you on a ride. The guy is so extremely talented.

[@pjsebadoh5412]

This is just my thoughts on this song, I was speechless, I sat there for an hour...trying to figure out what just saw/heard. It shook me, broke me down, and then built me back ... This is just...Excellence.

[@obvioussense9299]

I wish i still had that level of empathy. Lost that level of emotion long ago. I hope you stay this way and never lose that spark, that light of humanity

[@danhitchner]

I'm a heavy metal listener at heart, but i enjoy almost all genres of music. Ren is my favorite new artist. I bought all his CDs to help support his musical journey. He is a genius and an artist in the most amazing ways.

[@MoreKellBellPlease]

Re had be through the wringer with the medical and mental health fields. He suffered for so long with being told it's all in his head. One doctor told him to get a hobby 😢 . (Zach Sang Interview). Finally, it was discovered he had Lyme disease. But it had already wrecked his body, and he's still suffering today, but not as drastically. He's talked a lot about acceptance. He's been in Canada all of 2023 and still there currently going to clinic 5 days a week. I believe music kept him alive.

[@davidsibley7329]

I have watched dozens of reactions to this but I absolutely loved your take on this. You will have so much fun exploring his catalog.

[@colinforber8504]

I've watched so many reaction videos of this song. Yours is among my absolute favourites. The empathic, the understanding ones are the most powerful. Thank you.

[@primo1331]

I've not heard of Hi Ren but this is really good.

[@Abdul-Mo]

Congratulations. You've now been blessed. Enjoy going down the Ren rabbit hole to continue being blown away 🫡

[@user-um5cp2cs5j]

Hi ren finds people when they are ready to hear it, congratulations it's your turn

[@chrischatfield2935]

John are you in for a treat ,rens talent knows no bounds ,it's a rollercoaster,enjoy my friend

[@christyheffernan1248]

Please do check him out. He’s got a great catalog.

[@primo1331]

I'll most definitely be buying his albums ya'll! Watched a few youtube vids so far. Fantastic stuff.

[@adam.4487]

Thank you for reacting to anything by Ren. Bisecting or dissecting Ren's brain may be too much of a challenge for normal human beings. Everything Ren does is either fun, sad, outrageous, crazy, deep with meaning, or educational. Ren is an enigma, although not a true enigma according to a "dictionary", since he tells us more about himself and his life than a true enigmatic person would, he isn't mysterious he doesn't hide anything. But he surprises most of us with his diversity.

[@KarbonSym]

I absolutely loved Taylor’s reaction!!! I’ve watched 50+ reactions to this song and her facial expressions through it and thoughts on it are by far my favorite reactions so far. I’ll definitely watch more that you do, I love the way your mind worked through this one and I want to see more!! Thanks Melissa for assisting her through it.

[@peterggordon]

I heard this song for the first time yesterday and liked it. Watching it with you two, I cried in the final section.

[@ScottyRosencrance-dq4pj]

You’ve got to watch black Pegasus. He brings on different people, artists, to witness their first time with him and they are brilliant. There are dozens of reactions to this, but his are some of my favorites

[@peterggordon]

@@ScottyRosencrance-dq4pj I'll give it a listen, thanks for the recommend 🙂

[@seagull01-cp8pb]

This song has so many layers. A lot of REN’s music is very intelligent as well as beautiful. Enjoy discovering him. 💕👍🦇

[@Kenai2008]

Loved tthe reaction and the analysis. I still have no idea how this song affects me so strongly, and watching people react to it enhances my emotions. I do get you point of embracing both sides, as ren stated "we're a coin with two different sides" ... much love!

[@Prsboy78]

Juxtaposition and internal battle is something that we can all relate too, which makes how he goes about it even more amazing. Live, one take, cinematography and of course a story telling masterpiece. Finishing by breaking the forth wall and again the message is still relatable as well as personal. This video should be used in schooling for almost every subject of artistry and mental health service. Brilliant is an understatement.

[@vandermar1979]

I've watched so many HI Ren reaction videos and this one is something different and special, hearing the feelings and meaning behind it discussed so brilliantly and fascinatingly between you two was something truly wonderful. This song truly makes me feel and i can't help but tear up almost every time.

[@mrgus47]

REN will settle souls and save lives. Thank you for this ladies!

[@debbiedebster5806]

You know it's not just appreciation for his music, but love ... & the spell is CAST, when reactors start getting really angry at Devilish Ren😂 its so perfect!❤

[@jasonremy1627]

This is one of the best reactions I've seen to Hi Ren in a long time. Subbed to see more of your Ren journey!

[@Laurie473]

Thankyou for this reaction, & your greatly insightful analysis of the battle of the psyche's within us. I found this really helpful & informative 💌 & all in all, just to wonder at Ren's genius & creativity, in being able to express this struggle outwardly & so succinctly. So that we can all recognise something familiar within this 'internal dance'. & how Ren has laid it out bare for us all to see. ☮

[@andrewf3746]

One of the most amazing Ren reactions I seen. So insightful. Thanks . Really enjoyed both your views

[@lokidecat]

Two of my favorite YT'ers listening to one of my favorite artists doing one of my favorite songs. This whole video is a gift.

[@ClearTheRubble7]

Ren also said in an interview that some people thought he had "defeated his evil side" by the end of this song--but his intention was to show exactly what you said, that he learned to accept his "dark" side. learn from it, derive creativity from it, etc. Sort of like Carl Jung's "shadow." Excellent reaction, analysis and commentary! Ren has been a great source of inspiration--and yes, therapy--for me and so many other people around the world. 🤠

[@Mhantrax]

Yup. Ying Yang from Taoism, Buddhist concepts of balance and not attaching to your thoughts. Good stuff.

[@DavidMorisset]

Melody and Rhythm as one.

[@ClearTheRubble7]

@@DavidMorisset Yes, good call. You even hear that in the way Ren raps and plays guitar in this song: more rhythmic dark side, more melodic light side. I hadn't thought of it that way.

[@StantonMoira]

One of my favorite Ren reactions. PLEASE keep doing them. Subscribed. ❤ Can I say that I LOVE Melissa. So great. 💙💙💙

[@lost6872]

I've been going through your videos all night, and I've been HOPING to see this song show up. The first time I heard this song it tore me the fuck apart. It really opened up a lot of stuff that I realized that I had never properly processed in my life. It was brutal, painful, and gut-wrenching, but man did it change my perspective. Even now, any time that I hear this song it still brings tears to my eyes and makes me reevaluate where I'm at and what I've accomplished and still keep a fire underneath me to keep me pushing.

[@MusicIsMyLife-sj1oc]

A tearjerker and absolutely amazing, this hit me hard on a positive level

[@mikeross1984]

I have never seen your channel before, but this was a fantastic take on Ren. He is so talented, and has such a unique outlook on life and the world. He has many other great songs to check out. Great reaction!

[@mkissin493]

I was waiting... great reaction. Wonderful piece of art. Ren has sooo many dimensions. Thanks.

[@deanyounger2511]

This piece of music, and the whole performance is masterful. I can't ever watch this and not have it affect me. Every watch, every listen, you can get something new out of it. No matter how you dissect it, and how many times, it just keeps giving. It's amazing. In all my life I've never seen or heard anything like it. I didn't know about Ren before this was released, but I was an instant fan, and have played so much of his music since.

[@calle444]

I’ve seen so many reactions to this song. Y’all nailed it. ❤ Well done.

[@durky4891]

Loved the reaction to this. I can't wait to see you go down the Ren rabbit hole

[@ankiking]

Every artist has some version of these two voices. That the genius of Ren is able to express it for all of us is amazing.

[@mellonspliter]

I've heard 👂 many reactions to this song! And you've done a great job actually explaining what we all really feel hearing it . Thank you very much ❤

[@jerryskidlsd]

This is my first time seeing your reactions. I'm glad you've discovered Ren. This song literally saved my life. I was in the depths of dispar when I heard it for the first time. The emotional release was so intense and life changing, that I am eternally greatful. Keep going down the Ren rabbit hole, you won't be disappointed. His other music is wonderful as well. Great reaction from the two of you. Thank you!

[@purpleice4138]

All my long life, I have no memory of ever hearing that inner voice of hope, confidence and pride. All I know is the dark thoughts. Therapy nor drugs have yet to help. @heartsupport

[@franzmarley]

It's fully possible to learn to love yourself. There are practices for self-compassion and they're for real. The way I see it is that we create our thoughts. So you've been creating a lot of dark ones, probably very good at it, a master even if it's going on for so long. Starting at the other end, to me, makes sense. Practice being kind to yourself. Also respect that you're a black belt self-hater, sparring against that is going to take time. What really got through to me tho is the realization of that I am the one in control. Sure, I might go on autopilot, but I can take the wheel. If it makes sense at all, awesome, it was a good reminder for myself. Balance to you friend, reaching out to the void is still doing something.

[@kyleallen6479]

@heartsupport Music reactions have become a form of therapy for me. Ive struggled with a ton of depression lately. This is so good!

[@stevemercer6976]

I loved this reaction. It seems reactions from therapists, mental health experts and, of course, people experiencing the struggle (who are also experts in their own way) have the best insights into the message.

[@user-zu6ir6kj5g]

That was an excellent reaction - loved it! He's the most significant artist for decades (as far as I'm concerned). His music and lyrics, his insight and wisdom, the subject matters, and the way he "personally" connects with us - is extraordinary. Listen to "Sick Boi" (disillusionment with the medical profession, and ultimately the broader status quo) - or, "Chalk Outlines" (the emotionally numbing effect of anti-depressants). Then there's "For Joe" (about the s**c*de of his close friend), or you might also be intrigued by, "How to be Me". Enjoy the ride - aside from the wonderful music, Ren's a therapists dream come true! (Taylor - I do believe you've fallen in love!)

[@chucknorris5141]

All of this!!

[@celinel9750]

''Their are victime and their are student'' some suffer without growing out of it, and some learn they are student. Great reaction.

[@that_dam_jefe227]

I have never felt so understood by a song. Have watched this 3 times in a row and sobbed harder each time.

[@Symbolium]

I’ve heard this song countless times and still get shivers every time… nice reaction!

[@sigally]

I love the way this song impacted y'all. I've listened to reactions to this more times than I can count. The beauty is that it's purposefully open to interpretation . Each person takes their own life experiences and attaches the song to their own life. It's not parental for me, but it is to others. The beauty of this piece of art is that Ren wraps it up and delivers a gift to the rest of us. Rens overarching message is that learning to accept the light and dark can lead to an easier more fulfilled life.

[@jasonremy1627]

Welcome to the world of Ren. This is a deep rabbit hole to fall into. I hope y'all enjoy your journey.

[@GreganDunn]

I've never heard of this artist or heard this song... the ending brought me to tears. Amazing song... amazing story.

[@Gaming_Sparky58]

I think this was very real for Ren, most don't know but there is a chilling video on KZbin of Ren at his darkest point and really makes these songs hit more after watching it.

[@jim5446]

Great insights, thank you. Subbed

[@cliff4xs7145]

Ren is my favorite by far. I have watched tons of reactor's on this song and you are right up there with the best. Thank you and I'm hoping you will fall down in the rabbit hole with the rest of the renegades.

[@nemiATphw]

One of those that loves watching new Ren reacts. Love the insight you provided! Love to hear both your inputs on Tale of Jenny and Skreech!

[@SongWhisperer]

Great reaction video, the silence at the end pretty much says it all. If anything can heal mental health, music is definitely a top contender.

[@murderhobo4964]

Thank you!

[@jeanwyenberg2774]

Lovely reaction to a great artist. Thank you.

[@ianjmccullough3614]

Ren and NF are to of the most underrated musicians around today!!! Their music is always so deep and meaningful which relates to so many people!!!

[@HareDeLune]

I must have seen nearly a hundred reactions to this by now. Absolutely love what you two took away from it. ❤💯

[@Intellectual-Warrior9]

Thank you so much

[@melaniebryant893]

Please check out Chalkoutlines live with Chinchilla and Sick Boi. You both would love them both. Thanks for this reaction. Ren is a very special artist. After those two.... How to Be Me (also with Chinchilla) and For Joe

[@BoredBro2zzz]

The way yall explained it made it feel like free therapy. I’ve never seen my issues like the way yall broke it down. My life has been very stressful and struggling hard. To a point I don’t leave my room because my voice tells me that I should just stay away from everyone that it will be better that way. I lost my job moved back in with my parents and just ashamed of my self for falling so far. I just want to fix my self is watching this reaction helped a lot thank you 🙏

[@synndakitt]

I've viewd so many reactions to this video and you guys reaction / perspective is my favorite. Thanks.

[@user-tz3dh6bu1p]

Nice lady's ! If you have not looked into more of Ren yet, I hope you do ! His interviews and informative then I would go into his lyrical videos Have fun. And many thoughts !! lol.

[@Montana_wildhack70]

Subbed for ren!❤

[@dillonhughes3295]

I’ve seen a lot of theses… these two ladies are amazing! Great job!

[@melscienerf5977]

Oh I do love to hear good therapists react to hi ren. You get it and see how helpful songs like this can be for everyone, especially those of us with mental health issues. This song and much of Rens work has really helped so many people myself included. I hope you do go further down the rabbit hole. Bless your friend "it makes me feel so much better when I'm useful" speaks in a shout about her path and I want to give her a huge hug and tell her that we fawners are brilliant, but to please look after herself! 💜

[@mikebenedict5091]

Thank you for finally reacting to Ren

[@ezrasace]

This was a great reaction to Hi Ren by Ren.

[@66marbor]

Two intelligent and beautiful women makes for one fabulous reaction. I've watched this video many times and it still gives me the chills. All the best ✌️

[@Sassyglbeauty]

The fact he does this in one take is absolutely mind-blowing. He shows so many individual talents in this one video. Acting (idc what anyone says, this is in someways theater), skill on guitar, singing, an amazing lyricist and also a deep understanding of the human psyche and spiritual understanding.

[@ARD51306]

Reb is a rabbit hole you will love going down! He is a genius.

[@Chudtard]

I very much had this problem, not that it doesn't still become a problem from time to time. I was ruled by that other voice. I viewed it as evil and 😢 just to hurt me 24 hours a day. I was on medication for depression and anxiety, which not only didn't help, but made me feel way worse. I was on them for a few years, and then I threw them in the trash. Quit cold turkey. I didn't understand what that would do to my mind. Everything went haywire, and my mind was shattered like a mirror. For two months after that I was picking up each small piece of that mirror, and analyzing every bit while putting myself back together. I learned that other voice wasn't the evil I thought it was. It was more like toxic tough love. I even learned to listen to it without judgment, and found out it was bringing up good points. Just in the most toxic ways. Like this song says, I learned to dance with it. To listen to what it's saying without taking offense to how it was said, and look for the meaning behind the mean thoughts. I even talked to it like a person, understanding that it wasn't but it's a different part of my mind. It's less toxic now. It's like I came to an understanding with myself. I will listen and emphasize to it more if it will be more constructive with less personal attacks that aren't helpful. It's hard to put into words. It's still pretty toxic, but toned down. Cultivate the light but don't ignore the dark. It wasn't until after that happened that I discovered that shadow work is a thing. I even thought this was a modern thing created by people like Jung. Then I found out that this is actually something that has been taught a lot longer than recorded history, and is extremely important to the human mind and spirit, and has been since humans became capable of complex thoughts and emotions.

[@kellyt5341]

Those big pharma (poisons) yep, in my opinion it is. You have to slowly wean off them. That was hard as well, it had side effects for 6 months and that was with slow weaning. Big pharma punishes you for trying to leave them. Changing my diet to only meat, eggs, some veggies and water changed my life. My mental health lifted, I lost weight, no more pain and off every drug. Processed foods with the seed oils, vast chemicals, sugars, corn syrup are basically a slow poison for the body. Refined carbs are not to great either, the body turns them to sugar. Anyways, I could not imagine going cold turkey even low dosages. Which people rarely are. Glad you made it through.

[@kevinmundis1281]

Loved watching you both experience Ren. He’s an amazing artist. Hopefully you react to more of his works.

[@AutoBeta2T]

Really great reaction. Both of you have me an even better perspective of Ren's message. Thank you both.