WTF?! Ren & Chinchilla - Chalk Outlines - First Reaction!

These two artists together create a masterpiece!
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[@ambda]

As Chinchilla even sings 'Sertraline and a sip of serotonin', my take is that it's all about psychopharmacology. Walking around in the floating chalk outline is stating that you're feeling dead inside, and the more of the medication you take, the more you erase You. The pill does however remove enough of the suffocating anxiety and depression that you at least can manage to fake smiles at the surrounding, pretending that the heavy, grey numbness inside is equal to feeling 'fine'.

[@nancydenis8059]

Yes, this spoke to how you lose yourself when you have to take meds for psychosis or depression .Lovely song with a heartbreaking message. Their live version of 'How to Be Me ' speaks to Ren's experience trying to cope after losing his good friend to su*×side. Chinchilla's voice soars and the synchronicity of their voices is amazing. Thanks 😁

[@angelabordack]

Some of us need these meds to stabilize us. But when misdiagnosed, they can be the devil for a person who doesn’t need them.

[@MsMegF]

How to be Me is absolutely a must. Their chemistry is magic!

[@TheStratpicker]

Ren's situation is specific, but most of us seek some form of escape from time to time - easily relatable, intelligent lyrics from genuine talent. Fantastic.

[@DogDocKat]

This song is hauntingly beautiful and their performance is outstanding! Great reaction. Definitely check out How to be Me (live) and their busking video ❤

[@irmaoksanen6830]

The line "in the gallows I balance on my toes..." you don't really want to die but you don't see any way out.

[@larryc3860]

".......take this one, wash it down and you' ll be fine........there's a pill for everything...." is what the doctors tell Ren & Chinchilla....they sing this duet with sarcasm and disgust.....it is their commentary on the quality of care they receive from the mental health 'professionals' and how they no longer feel like themselves.......(thanks for understanding, nancydenis8059)........

[@barbarahatcher5942]

Finally!!! I've been waiting for you to get past Jenny&Screech's trauma. I'm here for it!

[@dirtinmyeye6505]

Definitely "How to be me" live.

[@Dad-JanieWorld]

Fingers live. The hunger tv version. It’s a must see reaction. She is as unique as Ren. It’s like nothing you seen before

[@salishseamermaid]

Their duet How To Be Me is also fantastic, as are their busking videos (check out their cover of Sexual Healing!).

[@mldkenny]

A lifetime classic in the making, another is " How to be me " LIVE. The pair busking in Brighton " One Dance/Drunk in Love " and Chinchilla doing " Fingers Live for Hunger TV " and I promise you will be so impressed. And then there are so many other amazing tracks from Ren ( Humble , Ocead Penitence and Crutch ) Then of course there is the Big Push the band Ren is/was in!

[@pitapita3559]

4:13 That is KEY; You're doing it to yourself because you are not okay with yourself (ya don't accept you or your feelings and are either drawn to suppress or destroy :( thyself). In real trauma and Major Depressive Disorder etc this may have nothing to do with drugs. I did it for my whole childhood, unfortunately, because given isolation and after trauma I couldn't accept my being as valid... Thank God, after 40 years finally I can accept myself as valid... I am 40 now, so this song is quite something for me and the first time my childhood has been clearly portrayed, and in song no less. Like everything REN does the meanings are connected and run deep.

[@sheafurby]

And the significance of the chair slap-cherophobia is the fear of being happy….

[@robmarar]

You think this live one take is impressive, you need to see Ren's "Money Game pt 3". Ren said it was the best and most ambitious music video he's made to date. It's 🤯 and you're truly missing out if you don't react to it SOON. It's not directly connected to part 1 & 2, it can be easily viewed as a standalone piece. You'll thank me!😁.

[@skullionchild]

It’s basically saying that doctors prescribe meds to help with depression and it makes you a zombie (the chalk outline). That’s all that is offered to help. Either you take it or don’t. Both have consequences.

[@krotchlickmeugh627]

The phobia of being okay is called chairiphobia.

[@deaniegarcia5694]

How to Be Me by these two is my favorite!

[@greggary7217]

You’re the first I’ve seen really appreciate that octave up from Chinchilla - musically might be my favourite part, but the whole thing is so well done. Right about the reverb, he always finds the best places! I know from a loved ones experience that pills that are labeled psychotherapeutic often leave the person feeling devoid of any feeling at all, like being dead inside. Being a chalk outline seems like a good description. The best one can do then is put a smile over it.

[@Cheezyxyz]

100%

[@NilZed1]

It’s a hard balance between the overwhelm (usually negative and unsafe) of being uneducated and the underwhelming neutrality of being medicated. It’s good to have the option but coming off the drugs and trying to live like a normal person is a risky stage. And the risk of slipping down into the dangerously negative again and not getting re-medicated in time. It’s an exhausting dance.

[@mcflyjp]

Loved the reaction Cheezy! Hi Ren grabbed my attention, this one sold me on Ren

[@Cheezyxyz]

Thanks Mcfly! Thank you for stopping by 👋 I think I was sold on Ren with the Jenny & Screech Trilogy. I really love the 1 take concept!

[@GJStone-tf7vl]

Oh, React to Ren & Chinchilla busking Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing" . I became a permanent fan of her voice when I heard her hit those notes. They do have great voice chemistry.

[@lowertheshield]

Nice! You caught aspects of this performance many of us haven’t named. Word of awareness for you - Ren and Chinchilla have other performances. “How To Be Me” is powerful, moving and raw. React to it with authentic vulnerability - Shields Lowered

[@SlouchingTowardsWalMart]

yes. it's a beautiful voice singing his beautiful words. beautifully.

[@nrsvlda70]

Hope you next choose RenxChinchilla with their live performance of How To Be Me… also, you’ll enjoy Chinchilla in pretty much anything she does - but her live version of Fingers is amazing!! And yes, this is live - one take (altho from what I’ve seen during interviews with Ren - he’s a perfectionist, so they do many takes to be sure they get it right!) Great reaction, thanks - and great to see you back with Ren!!

[@Henry4ever]

Superstars... totally obsessed withboth of them. Feel privileged that I can listen to both of them. 🎉🎉🎉 Great reaction...thanks man. 😊

[@barbaralawrence6226]

Great reaction! Definitely check out their live one take of How to Be Me ❤

[@lysfleming3331]

Chinchilla is as unique as Ren. Hopefully they will do more together in the future. #SaveSickBoi

[@jackchisnall9316]

To see how connected they are watch the video of the two of them busking.

[@Codex7777]

Another masterpiece composition from Ren! :)

[@Suicideshakes]

Please watch Fingers live from Chinchilla. Gotta be the live version.I'm sooooooooo interested in what you'll think. 😊

[@Lonniebird]

Yes! I’ve been waiting patiently for you to do more Ren reactions! His collabs with Chinchilla are beautiful.

[@donald1379]

They are incredible❤great reaction.

[@jasonstewart3996]

It's like he's walking around dead inside because of the meds.

[@russ12358]

Second time I watched the video, after knowing the song is about mood meds, I wondered something about the long intro. He's walking in the hallway and background noise starts growing until you hear a strong electronic sound and then silence. I interpret that as when you take the meds, all internal sounds stop to almost an uncomfortable silence. I'm probably reading too much into it, but Ren is very detailed in his songs and his videos. It's possible.

[@TinaGregory-qv3dt]

Love this song so much

[@lindajohnson6514]

My Favorite of REN💖💖💖💖

[@tonihall4881]

I think he talks about when he was real sick with his Lyme Disease

[@tonihall4881]

yes and any song I have heard is fantastic. They both have beautiful voices. Check out fingers by Chinchilla

[@MysteryWillow.2013]

I love your reaction to these two amazing artists ❤ One thing not many people pick up on is when Ren first sings "Great Big Smile" if you look at the expression on his face and the subtle change in his vocals he sounds more sarcastic and disgusted by the fact that these drugs were essentially pushed on him (at least they were for him for many many years) he was misdiagnosed so many times that he said (in a few interviews I have seen of him) that he was told that his pain was "all in his head" so basically "here take another pill, wash it down and you'll be fine" Chinchilla has been described by Ren himself as his Utlra Ego, they have been busking and signing together for years. Their synchronicity is just sub par, the way they hold one another gaze throughout most of this performance is so heartwarming. Its as if they in that moment feel that they are the only ones who can truly understand what the other is going through.

[@Cheezyxyz]

This is great information, thank you!

[@MysteryWillow.2013]

Of course, My oldest son and son absolutely love this song. We think he is looking at abandoned medical records in the beginning but that is our own theory 😁 Also I spelt singing wrong in my Original post lol oops

[@NotAMoralSaint]

Check out their busking cover of Sexual Healing. It is on Chinchilla’s channel.

[@helenjarvis7755]

He was given anti depressants for CFS, and Bi Polar diagnosed wrongly Years later discovering he had Lyme disease He is currently in treatment for this and associated conditions in Canada He has been there since the beginning of the year

[@cherylmack1260]

I forgot how to be me is there other song but they use to busk together in Brighton also.

[@alimac1469]

The chair: cherophobia is the fear of happiness. Intentional or not?

[@terrieb13]

I didn’t realize it had a name. I’m 72 and this has been a major fear for most of my life. “Afraid of being okay”, as Ren says. Since I discovered Ren, some of that has eased up, even if just a bit. ☮️❤️😎

[@MCP920]

Stunning.

[@Cheezyxyz]

100%

[@TheBradsk1379]

They do a busking version of "Sexual Healing" thats outta thus 🌎.....also their other duet us "How To Be Me"

[@spruce381]

Could be wrong, but I thought push it back down with a new habit was the side drugs folk take on top of the prescribed meds.

[@sublimeking9517]

Great reaction. Listen to the ren crew and jump to the how to be me live on take duet next to continue your journey

[@Sinvisigoth]

Without doubt check out these two singing Sexual Healing.

[@angiepanaexx]

Beautiful...nuff said! X

[@Suicideshakes]

Uummm, I guess I should go look at your playlist, but have you heard any other chinchilla? She's amazing 🔥

[@Sunshine-yp7km]

❤❤❤

[@REn-ACTIONS]

Nice intro! And awesome reaction! Subbed! 😎😎

[@belindamelville2270]

❤❤❤❤😢

[@DiscoDocNaughtyTherapistReacts]

Fantastic song, great reaction!

[@Cheezyxyz]

100% Doc

[@barbaralawrence6226]

Hi again! Where is your other reaction to Chinchilla? I couldn't find it on your channel and it didn't come up in a search. I'd love to watch/listen to it!

[@Cheezyxyz]

Hi Barbara! Unfortunately, it was blocked from YT during a live stream. I'll see if I can cut it out and upload it on its own.

[@MG_Motorsport]

I really enjoyed that :)

[@Cheezyxyz]

💯

[@EydeRedman]

❤

[@GJStone-tf7vl]

Hi, do you read audio books or do those story apps for ppl to sleep to? Your voice is delicious...

[@Cheezyxyz]

Thank you GJ!

[@TEAMPHOENIX5000]

Please do chinchillas’s new song 1 to 5 live you won’t regret it

[@howieharkema8576]

🤍💛🧡💗💚💙💜🤎🖤✌

[@olematon2209]

Dude can you plz react Ren- suicide

[@sigrid129]

Boy are you takin yourself extremely serious

[@jlittleboy]

You should never ask for a subscription before you show what you're offering. It makes you look like you're only about that.

[@pirada74]

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