Today I went to a cardiologist who literally started to laugh when I had to list out my medical history. Cyclical vomiting syndrome, migraines, POTS, psychosis, and a few other lesser issues. The ultimate answer was drink water, eat salt. I came home to find this and started crying for the first time in a year. Thank you so much Ren, for everything you've done, you've helped so many people.
Dein Kardiologe hätte nicht lachen sollen. James DiNicolantonio hat Pharmazie studiert und ein Buch über Salz geschrieben. Mir hat geholfen, was ich darin gelesen habe.
Fuck I’m so sorry you had to go through that shit treatment with such lack of compassion from somebody who’s job it is to help. Hope you’ve gotten the help you deserve since. If not, don’t give up - it will come 🫶
Bro was close to tears multiple times, and tried so hard not to show it. That’s all I need to know. He ain’t looking for sympathy or empathy. He ain’t trying to get something from you. He just wants to project hope and happiness into a world that is overrun with too much sadness and despair. He’s trying to show you how to cope with your personal battles and move towards a better life. Beautiful
Im a disabled vet with ptsd, had a mental breakdown in 2013 was sent to the looney bin, im doing alot better but still have my good days and bad days, on my bad days i play your music, it calms me , it lets me know im not alone in my pain, it lets me know it will pass, it lets me know i have loved ones, wife kids mother father siblings and friends who would miss me if i !!! , Thankyou ren , you really are a light in my dark tunnel
Sending you love and light. Sending the whole world love and light. It is easy to think we wouldn't be missed when we are in the dark place. But as a 10 year old whose Dad checked out, you would be missed so much. Glad you are doing better. Pain passes. Small things matter. Gleams of light get through the cracks. Wishing you peace and life.
Thank you for your service, you’re never forgotten and I appreciate your message here! He turned you into a poet of sorts, love you all and thanks again for your service. This is what Ren does, yet CNN tries to cancel him? It pisses me off, heal well!
One of my favorite quotes is…”People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” -Maya Angelou Ren, you've profoundly impacted so many lives, and I know everyone will always remember the way you've made them feel. Thank you for everything you've done; your dedication to making a difference for humanity is truly remarkable.❤
I grew up in an abusive home and have had chronic pain with no answers from doctors for the past 10 years. Depression is an old friend of mine. Despite all that I’m an art teacher for high risk youth and am trying so hard to bring more light into this world. THANK YOU for being one of the good ones. This life can get so dark, please know your own story and spirit brings light.
"Thank you for justifying my pain" I wanna thank you for giving a form (music) to our pain, to the pain of millions of people... You created such a respectful community full of beautiful human beings who share their story, their tedious path, giving courage to those who need support. We love you Ren, you better never forget it.
I don't generally comment on RUclips videos. But this one is different, is important. Ren, thank you for making my life better. Your music has helped me better connect with my son. He and I both enjoy your creations and it gives us something to connect with. We will never know your pain, but know you have helped us with ours.
Lu et approuvé bravo idem pour moi vive REN et les médecins et médocs tout est dit REN les dégâts sont catastrophe sur ma personne intérieur comme extérieur
A class act from beginning to end. Articulate, intelligent, wise, and empathetic. It's refreshing to see such a great human being not only gain the success and recognition he deserves, but continue to use his platform to inspire change and positive growth in this world around us. Proud to be one of your 1 million subscribers, Ren!
Just when I thought I couldn’t love and respect Ren more than I did, he goes and does this. Much respect Ren, you’re changing the world one word at a time.
I need more than just a like button here! That was raw, and so heartfelt. The pain you have been through is now helping others, which is poetry in itself.
Thank you for being you. I am a 66 year old woman. Your work has inspired me with hope. I have struggled with PTSD for 60 years. Your spirit and energy have helped me grow and change. Thank you!!!
Congratulation Ren! Thank you , we all appreciate you so much. One day I hope to have the courage to release music like how you do. Congratulations on the huge milestone and thank you for being such a huge inspiration to everyone around the world!
You don't need to thank us Ren. We should be thanking you... Not only for the great music that you put out, but also for the positive measure you spread just by being the genuine, compassionate person that you are. You really are making a difference. So, thank you.
I’m a 59 year old guy who was lucky enough to find you and your music, your gift. I’ve been suffering from chronic pain for 40 years so I can almost imagine what you’re suffering through and have suffered through in the past. That you can use your pain to make something that takes away my pain is astounding, just amazing. Thank you sir.
No matter how dark it gets, you’re not alone. You might not know them, they might not know you, but when it feels like there is absolutely nothing left to give and everything feels hopeless, remember there are people going through similar situations. Seek them out when you can and help them get through it together, it’s the only way I’ve managed the last 15 years with chronic pain, and the repercussions of trying to fix it. Laughing at myself helps, but there’s nothing quite like someone else understanding it. My wife has been there besides me the whole time and she understood. Unfortunately she recently got diagnosed with a chronic issue and her realization of how bad it can get was a bit eye opening for both of us. I learned to open up more about the bad days and it’s helped quite a bit. Not everyone has someone as close, though we often don’t know how much our friends/family are also struggling, and it’s a good rule of thumb to not trust, and open up, to random people on the internet, but there are some really good communities out there. Hang tough, you can do this!
Thank you Ren🙏. Your success has been hard earned and I’m so very happy for you being able to deliver and share with us all the amazing music that pours out of you. You’ve done all our hearts good. You are reaching and helping so many in need. ❤
Ren, Thank you for your incredible inspiration and humility in the midst of this milestone! Thank you for not only being vulnerable with your music and artist creations, but even in this setting!! It takes even more bravery to read something like this and connect directly with everyone in this way than it does to embed it creatively in a song. So cool to get to know you and feel like we're walking along side you as you heal, progress, feel pain, regress, and bring us along for a ride that we are also already on!!
Thank you Ren.. you truly are making this world a better place. I feel it in your music, but I read the comments all over RUclips. You’ve brought back empathy, kindness and humanity to a world that desperately needs it! I’m so thankful I’ve found you!
Ren, you taught me how to identify my darkness and dance with it, because for the past year, fighting it only made it worse. For that, I'll never be able to thank you properly.
Crazy that even your spoken word can provoke so much emotion and also a satisfying sense of camaraderie and togetherness. Thank you for helping us through our struggles and helping everyone else feel a sense of relief as they become enlightened and eventually consumed by your bright light and love.
This made me cry. It's an honor to be considered one of your 1 million subscribers. Well done sir, if anyone ever deserved to reach this milestone, it's you.
Thank you ren.. as a husband father and grandfather, I danced with the devil on my own after my mental breakdown, it was my job to chase the monsters and shield family and friends..my mistake was my silence..but when I saw a single tear fall from my wives face. I knew I had to get help.. I found hope.. and what a dance partner it was..today Im Thriving .. so yes it's OK to be broke ..picking up those pieces is what makes you stronger .....
Ren , I’m 56 yr old woman . I suffered mental illness age 21. When I look back I know it pushed me into being a more compassionate human being. I thank God for my illness even though I’m still dealing with it today. I wish I’d seen your HI REN video when I was 21 . But hey, good things come to those who wait. God bless you. ❤
You are a gem cut by the roughness of life and you gleam like a hundred suns. We love you too Ren! We care about your health, your safety, your happiness, and your success that continues to allow you to shine.
I'm a new Renegade, a lady in my 50's, I like sorts on music and artists, but I've fallen down the Ren rabbit hole and there is no hope of escape 😊 I don't want to escape! ❤ You Ren, are a genius and you deserve all the accolades you receive and the Renegades you are picking up along your journey, we are all here standing beside you, supporting you and we have your back, many congratulations on you 1 mil, there isn't anyone than deserves it more than you. 🎉❤🎉
Keep breathing, keep living, the clouds will pass- or you may realize that sunny days are over rated anyway, and a slight overcast can actually help you see better. My 20's seemed rather hopeless, while everyone around me was having the time of their life, I was in an apathetic fog, as the years rolled on, I slowly lived through this, and now I am blessed with an insightful philosophy that allows me to appreciate life as I never could have imagined. It may not seem "normal" to feel down, but with rest and introspection comes wisdom. I hope and wish the best in your struggle. Keep it together, there is light at the end of the tunnel. You are NOT alone, you can make it, others have, you will, keep breathing, keep living.
Dude doing the work, and sharing his soul. The fact that your thanking us for appreciating it is everything. You keep sharing and we will keep showing up!
Incredible! You deserve all this and more. It’s been a privilege to be a part of your journey and I thank you for sharing your talent/pain/thoughts/opinions with us through your music. You are a brilliant and beautiful soul. I can’t wait to see what’s next. Much love, thanks and respect man!
No one in this world can or ever will be able to inspire me the way you do Ren. Not only does your own progress - mentally, physically, creatively - give me hope for myself that I can overcome and walk out of those same shadows some day, but who you are as a person and the messages/beliefs that you are currently spreading across the world is one of the few things that bring me joy lately. I have never seen someone bring so many strangers together the way that you do. The world needs so much more love in this manner. We all need to be here for each other, and that includes you. Everyone the world over loves you and knows the struggles you've been through, and yet you still keep pushing forward, creating and giving to your fans and so many others. Thank you for everything you do, for who you are, and for the words you share, for even being on this planet right now. This world needs you. I know you continue to keep me alive every day my friend. As always, all the love in the world to you Ren 💚 You have millions to back you up now buddy 😊
I only recently accidentally discovered you Ren, when on RUclips I randomly saw "Hi Ren" & was immediately blown away!! As a 58 year old man who has all my life been incredibly embraced by music, but really never one to listen to lyrics (Sad I know but to me it has always been the rhythm/melody that have grabbed me first) I found your lyrics, portrayal & music in that video to be completely unique & like Velcro or a spiders web, I was immediately hooked! I had to hear more!! I have since listened to & watched as many of your songs as I can find. Almost EVERY single song is as hard, intelligent, of our time, real, touching....I could go on, but It's hard to find the same words that you seem to find so easily, in order to describe your talent! I am truly astounded by the depth of feeling, empathy & wisdom of your lyrics! They can be dark, disturbing, thoughtful, inspirational, amusing & the music too is so varied, but always melodic, catchy & in perfect sync with the lyrics. Your life has clearly been incredibly traumatic but you have managed to turn that into something so incredibly artistic! I've never subscribed to any other channel on RUclips & am very glad to see that you have made it to 1million now. you really deserve it & I sincerely hope that you continue to improve your mental health & please don't stop making such ground breaking, intelligent, thought provoking, & touching music! I am truly "Humble"d
I am 61. Doesn't matter anymore. Ren sweeps all irrelevant nonsense into the nothing it came from. A renegade is a renegade. Myles, that is very well stated, and I am going to be stealing some of your thoughts as I continue to promulgate the Renaissance. Peace. 🪘🎶🎸🎨✌️🦍🐷🌕☮️.
There are a lot of musicians out there who have songs that can be considered their "usual stuff". One of the things I love about Ren is he has nothing in the neighborhood of "usual stuff". He's so amazing and such a brilliant artist that it's never the same thing twice! We adore you Ren... everything about you. What a gift you are to us all ❤
You’re a legend mate in every sense, as an amazing individual uniquely gifted artist, as well as a divinely beautiful human being. I’m so so glad to have discovered you and your music these past few months. I feel like I’ve gained an extra friend through this difficult journey called life.
We love you too Ren...but, you work damned hard and produce amazing music and vocals and are an example of what can be achieved despite all you've been through. Please take a nice holiday with your friends and chill for a bit...god knows you've earned it ❤
Thank you for every thought and peace of your art, it helps so much in so many levels! I am from Spain and I wish you got translated to get to much more People. The message you spread is so needed nowadays...
Iv said this previously on other videos - your music is the antidote to my mental health stuff.... doctors prescribe me with shit and i self medicate with you ren!!!!! I love your creative soul Thankyou! For putting your stuff out on RUclips for me to enjoy!!!! Listening from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️ much love xo
You're a f-ing legend mate! Your writing is what makes me a fan. I don't care about the beat, even though they're sick. Your lyrics really connect to me as both a person struggeling with mental health and as an English teacher (abroad). I'm not sure if it is the accent or your writing that makes me feel as if you're a modern day Shakespeare. My uni teachers would disagree but, you know what, toil and trouble is played out. As I said, LEGEND!
Watching someone gain success, but still realise their responsibility and wanting to use their platform to help move us all forward is beautiful. Thank you for your words. I love you too
Even your "thank you" speech has music and poetry to it, it's almost as if there is something inside you which needs to come out every chance it gets. And I am all here for it. Love the new releases, there is always something new to discover with your music. Thank you, Ren!
I’m crying so hard right now. You have no idea how much I needed to hear this today. I know you won’t see this but thank you. Thank you for reminding me I’m not alone. Thank you for being the one to say the words that make me get back up on my feet.
The fact that you’re able to not only put what myself and so many others feel into words but to do so as poetically as you do always blows my mind. You start to speak and I cry. The knowing that I’m not alone and knowing how many people you save just by being you hits so hard man. The power inside of you is insane. Thank you 🖤
The million subscribers you have gathered, have not just been for you, remember Ren. As you said,, a rising tide rises all ships. All of your friends and singers from Chinchilla, Edan, Luke, Joe, and all of the others who have starred in your videos, such as Animal Flow, have all gained massive amounts of fans and gathered huge respect and pure adoration also. This is bigger than just the million here. Far bigger. Well done.
We love you too, Ren. I know you have touched so many lives with your beautiful, honest, vulnerable art. Such wise words that can only come from someone who has known, sat with and processed the hardest of things. We are so grateful for you and you deserve all of the love and success that comes your way 🧡
I know this video is old, but I’ve only discovered you very recently. This past week…your music has kept me alive. And I mean that very literally. I’ve been on a never ending journey with my mental illness my entire life and recently after losing the job of my dreams and many other other things that have happened I’ve fallen into a deeper hole than the one I usually live in. It’s dark here…darker than I’m accustomed to. And just when I was ready to accept that darkness I happened across Chalk Outlines while listening to Chinchilla. From there I found Hi Ren and I can honestly say I was floored, I did not expect to click on a video and see a live action remake of my own mind plays out daily. This is the first time I have EVER found someone who I immediately stopped and thought “holy shit, he’s like me. He IS me.” There’s a lot more I’d love to bore you with the details but I truly just want you to know…even now, just this week..your art has saved someone. When all I could see was darkness, you handed me a flashlight. It’s still dark of course, but it’s much easier to find a way out if you have a little light to guide you. 🖤
I´m a 58 year old man from Belgium with a lovely wife and great sons, but unfortunately I went through the deepest dark for two-three years due to a number of reasons. But since april last year I feel good again (what a feeling! - since I didn´t expect it any more) thanks to therapy, that I didn´t want /avoided way to long. But the real lifesavers/lifechangers in that period were... artists/video´s on You Tube. If Michael Stipe (R.E.M.) didn´t sing 'Hold on/Hang on' in Everybody Hurts, I doubt if I would still be here. If Nightbirde didn´t sing ´It´s okay´ on AGT and didn´t say ´You can´t wait until life isn´t hard anymore before you decide to be happy', maybe I´d still be depressed. Just to say: I saw THIS video (and 'Hi Ren' and the reactions on YT to it) and I know FOR SURE this changes the life/thoughts of many people, this indeed saves lives. Ren = hope. Because he´s real. Because he´s been there. Because he´s a (beautiful) human being...
Man your such an artist in bewording what so many of us feel at some time in our lives. Keep on your work, you're brilliant and never let the dark side win! Love you man!
I honestly believe you have established a movement which promotes love, understanding and tolerance. There is no-one else in the world right now doing that and striking THE perfect note along the way. Thanks, mate.
This movement you speak of has been alive for as long as man has had enough thought to war with each other. One day, may we all truly be able to rest in peace.
There are millions doing this…modeling love, compassion, seeking first to understand, while battling their own demons. Love is the most powerful force. It holds the universe together.
I truly believe that Ren is on course to becoming one of the most influential artists to entire generations of people young and old, and I am delighted to have been able to be part of this man's story.❤
@@marcasoceallaigh5362 he's doing honest internal work which spills out. it's awesome to see it in this way. we all can do this in our own worlds by being honest in all we do! and admitting when we aren't. he models vulnerability and love.
Thank you, Ren. For every piece of music that’s touched my soul and awoken a sleeping beast within myself, within all one million plus of us. For being strong throughout shadows cast darker than anybody could expect or prepare for. For being you, not a record label’s idea of “you”. Thanks brother 🐷
Beautifully said Paul! It is absolutely incredible to feel your soul awaken from its slumber, after everything we have had to endure lately! Have a great evening and take care! 🙏
Nah mate. Thank you for all that you've given us. I've got a lot of strength from your songs and you're an inspiration for so many if us. Love your music dude.
You are one of the most beautiful and genuine humans I've ever seen. This brought me to tears. I hope you know how much your talent, your music and your story mean to so many. God bless you on your journey 🙌
The amount of humility he has is equal to his talent which is fucking humongous. Its hard to believe he's real sometimes. Anyway he deserves every bit of recognition he has and he deserves a fuck ton more! I love you Ren.
Thank you, Ren. I just started writing a lengthy comment about all the reasons you and your art came into my life at the time I needed it most, but realized I’d be here forever. You deserve all the happiness and success you could ever dream of. You’re making a huge difference in this world. Sending you love.
We love you too Ren. Thanks for being brave enough to share what is very personal to you. You are a great artist and your music writing and skills are phenominal;. Stay healthy and may you have another good tx episode.
For me, this is what sets you apart from some others, your humility and humble heart, your ability to empathise with and embrace those around you and your willingness to recognise the opportunity for good in all. Thank you, Ren, for who you are and what you do. I’m so glad I’m on this earth at the same time as you. ❤
You’re F**g phenomenal Ren. I felt every word you read out here. Darkness took my sister, however it hasn’t taken me. I’m here, and like you ~ here to stay! Your incredible words/lyrics literally touch thousands ~ that my friend is a major success!! Well done to YOU & may you continue to grow and shine. Thank you for sharing yourself, all of yourself with us. You are greatly appreciated AND LOVED!! 🤘🇦🇺🩵
What is happening here feels so special and different. The reaction to your art, and your incredible impact on people in so many different ways, is unlike anything I've been around to witness. Thank you Ren. Stay safe
Can't think of any other artist that would deserve this more than you mate. You deserve all the love, support and good things that are coming to you! ❤
Thankyou Ren. As a parent that has 2 adult children in their 20s with ASD living at home, one of whom has severe mental health issues and has been struggling since she was in her teens i am so grateful to you. I only discovered you a few weeks ago. Already, not only have you reached her in the place she is in mentally and now physical (she wont leave her room, needs help to bathe etc). You have helped me too, this 55 year old mum who is so exhausted, has been taking citalopram since i cant remember and feels like she will be forever in this forever rut of full time work and caring day in day out witb no end in sight. BUT heres the thing, i actually found myself looking over at the corner of the room the other day where my guitar and bass have been collecting dust for the last decade.....and for the first time in what seems like a lifetime, i wanted to pick them up. I havent yet.....but the spark has reignited. So thankyou. Xxx ❤️
You speak for so many, you speak for the young who might be lost in the world, you speak for the old that might have forgotten, you speak for my wife often swamped by her pain and for me as I help her swim through it. You have taken on this responsibility and just so you know, it helps. All our love from Brighton.
God damn. I’ve been a fan for a while now, watched him become what he is to this day, but completely slept on this video. Wow… I needed this more than any one person could fathom. Thank you, Ren. My journey is very similar to yours and I listen to you because you’ve been through it. I hope you know how many people you have helped and are helping with your beautiful mind and soul. Never change. Evolve, but never change at your core. ❤
Putting the music to one side, you are an absolute diamond of a human being.
1000%
Hear hear 🫶
Yes!❤❤
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I could not have said it any better!!! ❤
Today I went to a cardiologist who literally started to laugh when I had to list out my medical history. Cyclical vomiting syndrome, migraines, POTS, psychosis, and a few other lesser issues. The ultimate answer was drink water, eat salt. I came home to find this and started crying for the first time in a year. Thank you so much Ren, for everything you've done, you've helped so many people.
This is dreadful. I had a really awful experience with a POTs specialist in London some time ago. I hope you are finding ways to manage your health.
Dein Kardiologe hätte nicht lachen sollen. James DiNicolantonio hat Pharmazie studiert und ein Buch über Salz geschrieben. Mir hat geholfen, was ich darin gelesen habe.
Fuck I’m so sorry you had to go through that shit treatment with such lack of compassion from somebody who’s job it is to help. Hope you’ve gotten the help you deserve since. If not, don’t give up - it will come 🫶
Nobody in the music business deserves it more than you bro. Congrats.
I see you homie ❤
Nobody…
NOBODY….
Bro was close to tears multiple times, and tried so hard not to show it. That’s all I need to know. He ain’t looking for sympathy or empathy. He ain’t trying to get something from you. He just wants to project hope and happiness into a world that is overrun with too much sadness and despair. He’s trying to show you how to cope with your personal battles and move towards a better life. Beautiful
@@tylermccann6187 Yes, well said mate!👍🇦🇺
"A voice full of hope"
And I say Amen
He is a very humble human! And we need so much more Rens!! I love you Ren and all his fans.. Let’s bring positive change to this world.
We all thank YOU, Ren.
Your unique originality, your breadth of skill, your humility, your generosity, your heart.
You're a lesson to us all.
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Im a disabled vet with ptsd, had a mental breakdown in 2013 was sent to the looney bin, im doing alot better but still have my good days and bad days, on my bad days i play your music, it calms me , it lets me know im not alone in my pain, it lets me know it will pass, it lets me know i have loved ones, wife kids mother father siblings and friends who would miss me if i !!! , Thankyou ren , you really are a light in my dark tunnel
Sending you love and light. Sending the whole world love and light. It is easy to think we wouldn't be missed when we are in the dark place. But as a 10 year old whose Dad checked out, you would be missed so much. Glad you are doing better. Pain passes. Small things matter. Gleams of light get through the cracks. Wishing you peace and life.
God Bless you brother. May Divine light flood your soul.
Thank you for your service, you’re never forgotten and I appreciate your message here! He turned you into a poet of sorts, love you all and thanks again for your service. This is what Ren does, yet CNN tries to cancel him? It pisses me off, heal well!
Thank-you for you service! Stay strong and know we are thankful for you!!
You`re not alone. Your description fits me perfectly. Even the year 2013 is shared with you.
One of my favorite quotes is…”People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” -Maya Angelou
Ren, you've profoundly impacted so many lives, and I know everyone will always remember the way you've made them feel. Thank you for everything you've done; your dedication to making a difference for humanity is truly remarkable.❤
I grew up in an abusive home and have had chronic pain with no answers from doctors for the past 10 years. Depression is an old friend of mine. Despite all that I’m an art teacher for high risk youth and am trying so hard to bring more light into this world. THANK YOU for being one of the good ones. This life can get so dark, please know your own story and spirit brings light.
"Thank you for justifying my pain"
I wanna thank you for giving a form (music) to our pain, to the pain of millions of people... You created such a respectful community full of beautiful human beings who share their story, their tedious path, giving courage to those who need support. We love you Ren, you better never forget it.
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I don't generally comment on RUclips videos. But this one is different, is important. Ren, thank you for making my life better. Your music has helped me better connect with my son. He and I both enjoy your creations and it gives us something to connect with. We will never know your pain, but know you have helped us with ours.
True That!
It's hard to takeoff from the ground when your wings are cut, but you did in the most magnificent fashion. Congratulations on your success Ren.
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And once you float it's even harder not to get to close to the sun. (turn into a fame spoiled asshole)
That would be some lyrics that
Bro I think youve helped more people than you can ever imagine. Your music has walked me off a cliff and im forever grateful
Lu et approuvé bravo idem pour moi vive REN et les médecins et médocs tout est dit REN les dégâts sont catastrophe sur ma personne intérieur comme extérieur
Me too, ❤❤
me 2 man
A class act from beginning to end. Articulate, intelligent, wise, and empathetic. It's refreshing to see such a great human being not only gain the success and recognition he deserves, but continue to use his platform to inspire change and positive growth in this world around us. Proud to be one of your 1 million subscribers, Ren!
Me too ❤
Just when I thought I couldn’t love and respect Ren more than I did, he goes and does this. Much respect Ren, you’re changing the world one word at a time.
I need more than just a like button here! That was raw, and so heartfelt. The pain you have been through is now helping others, which is poetry in itself.
Thank you for being you. I am a 66 year old woman. Your work has inspired me with hope. I have struggled with PTSD for 60 years. Your spirit and energy have helped me grow and change. Thank you!!!
68 year old man here. Same struggle. Same admiration and gratefulness toward Ren. Wishing you peace.
@ursulamacx That's a very astute and accurate observation. I agree.
The most humble human I’ve ever had the pleasure to come across. We must protect Ren at all costs.
This 👆
We have already failed. And the pattern of reality has already won. Beautiful, all of it.
Congratulation Ren! Thank you , we all appreciate you so much. One day I hope to have the courage to release music like how you do. Congratulations on the huge milestone and thank you for being such a huge inspiration to everyone around the world!
Hi Alan!
discodec! you have a great channel, too. keep doing you. be afraid & do it anyway. you will find your joy through your journey
YOU are a beautiful soul too! Don't ever forget that!
Beautiful words REN, I’m so glad that I found you & I am proud to be a small stitch in your huge tapestry ❤️.
No words . . . just beautiful. . . thank you REN . . . thank you🩶
Congrats REN. You so deserve this, your talent is truly incredible. All you’ve been through has made you a very beautiful person.
Your eloquence consistently blows me away. That was beautiful. You deserve all that you've achieved and so much more.
Megs ❤❤
You don't need to thank us Ren. We should be thanking you... Not only for the great music that you put out, but also for the positive measure you spread just by being the genuine, compassionate person that you are. You really are making a difference. So, thank you.
I’m a 59 year old guy who was lucky enough to find you and your music, your gift. I’ve been suffering from chronic pain for 40 years so I can almost imagine what you’re suffering through and have suffered through in the past. That you can use your pain to make something that takes away my pain is astounding, just amazing. Thank you sir.
Good art makes you talk about the art, great art makes you think about your life.🤗
True words
Baring yourself and showing your raw emotions takes a lot of courage and shows others it's okay to do so as well. I admire that, Ren.
Bruv, your music speaks inside me. It resonates so hard. I suffer some of what you do and you have inspired me to be ok to be me.
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The fact you even reacted brings me to tears. It's real. Thank you.
It speaks to me very much as well it is liberating. I suffer from Adhd and bipolar disorder as well.
No matter how dark it gets, you’re not alone. You might not know them, they might not know you, but when it feels like there is absolutely nothing left to give and everything feels hopeless, remember there are people going through similar situations. Seek them out when you can and help them get through it together, it’s the only way I’ve managed the last 15 years with chronic pain, and the repercussions of trying to fix it. Laughing at myself helps, but there’s nothing quite like someone else understanding it.
My wife has been there besides me the whole time and she understood. Unfortunately she recently got diagnosed with a chronic issue and her realization of how bad it can get was a bit eye opening for both of us. I learned to open up more about the bad days and it’s helped quite a bit.
Not everyone has someone as close, though we often don’t know how much our friends/family are also struggling, and it’s a good rule of thumb to not trust, and open up, to random people on the internet, but there are some really good communities out there.
Hang tough, you can do this!
Same here, I suffer from PTSD FND and Fybromyalgia
Thank you Ren🙏. Your success has been hard earned and I’m so very happy for you being able to deliver and share with us all the amazing music that pours out of you. You’ve done all our hearts good. You are reaching and helping so many in need. ❤
Ren, Thank you for your incredible inspiration and humility in the midst of this milestone! Thank you for not only being vulnerable with your music and artist creations, but even in this setting!! It takes even more bravery to read something like this and connect directly with everyone in this way than it does to embed it creatively in a song. So cool to get to know you and feel like we're walking along side you as you heal, progress, feel pain, regress, and bring us along for a ride that we are also already on!!
Thank you Ren.. you truly are making this world a better place. I feel it in your music, but I read the comments all over RUclips. You’ve brought back empathy, kindness and humanity to a world that desperately needs it! I’m so thankful I’ve found you!
Congrats my guy! Well deserved! This was heartfelt, and beautiful. We love you!
Reactor raid!
Ren, you taught me how to identify my darkness and dance with it, because for the past year, fighting it only made it worse. For that, I'll never be able to thank you properly.
Crazy that even your spoken word can provoke so much emotion and also a satisfying sense of camaraderie and togetherness. Thank you for helping us through our struggles and helping everyone else feel a sense of relief as they become enlightened and eventually consumed by your bright light and love.
This made me cry. It's an honor to be considered one of your 1 million subscribers. Well done sir, if anyone ever deserved to reach this milestone, it's you.
Congrats Ren! Your music is changing lives & you make such a difference. Beautiful words 🫶
Thank you ren.. as a husband father and grandfather, I danced with the devil on my own after my mental breakdown, it was my job to chase the monsters and shield family and friends..my mistake was my silence..but when I saw a single tear fall from my wives face. I knew I had to get help.. I found hope.. and what a dance partner it was..today Im Thriving .. so yes it's OK to be broke ..picking up those pieces is what makes you stronger .....
Ren, it's an absolute pleasure to be one of those million people and to be enriched by your music and artistry as a whole. You deserve this and more ❤
Ren , I’m 56 yr old woman . I suffered mental illness age 21. When I look back I know it pushed me into being a more compassionate human being. I thank God for my illness even though I’m still dealing with it today.
I wish I’d seen your HI REN video when I was 21 . But hey, good things come to those who wait. God bless you. ❤
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You are a gem cut by the roughness of life and you gleam like a hundred suns. We love you too Ren! We care about your health, your safety, your happiness, and your success that continues to allow you to shine.
Very well said!
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I'm a new Renegade, a lady in my 50's, I like sorts on music and artists, but I've fallen down the Ren rabbit hole and there is no hope of escape 😊 I don't want to escape! ❤ You Ren, are a genius and you deserve all the accolades you receive and the Renegades you are picking up along your journey, we are all here standing beside you, supporting you and we have your back, many congratulations on you 1 mil, there isn't anyone than deserves it more than you. 🎉❤🎉
Im in the dark right now and your art has shined a light showing me I am not alone. I am incredibly grateful for the relatability of your words.
Keep breathing, keep living, the clouds will pass- or you may realize that sunny days are over rated anyway, and a slight overcast can actually help you see better. My 20's seemed rather hopeless, while everyone around me was having the time of their life, I was in an apathetic fog, as the years rolled on, I slowly lived through this, and now I am blessed with an insightful philosophy that allows me to appreciate life as I never could have imagined.
It may not seem "normal" to feel down, but with rest and introspection comes wisdom. I hope and wish the best in your struggle. Keep it together, there is light at the end of the tunnel. You are NOT alone, you can make it, others have, you will, keep breathing, keep living.
we've got a real Ren doppelganger over here! nice writing, man, beautifully put!
@@5speed735i thank you so much for taking the time to write such a beautiful piece of love and kindness.
@@MotherofMigraines no problem. Anything to help a fellow human.❤
@@MotherofMigraines There really aren't many communities on RUclips so full of compassion. I fucking love it! Best wishes :)
I needed that today my friend. Thank you Ren. Thank you for being real and for being here for the people that love your art. You are one of a kind.
I needed it too. Much love.
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This is beautiful bro… Thank you🙏
Dude doing the work, and sharing his soul. The fact that your thanking us for appreciating it is everything. You keep sharing and we will keep showing up!
Incredible! You deserve all this and more. It’s been a privilege to be a part of your journey and I thank you for sharing your talent/pain/thoughts/opinions with us through your music. You are a brilliant and beautiful soul. I can’t wait to see what’s next. Much love, thanks and respect man!
No one in this world can or ever will be able to inspire me the way you do Ren. Not only does your own progress - mentally, physically, creatively - give me hope for myself that I can overcome and walk out of those same shadows some day, but who you are as a person and the messages/beliefs that you are currently spreading across the world is one of the few things that bring me joy lately. I have never seen someone bring so many strangers together the way that you do. The world needs so much more love in this manner. We all need to be here for each other, and that includes you. Everyone the world over loves you and knows the struggles you've been through, and yet you still keep pushing forward, creating and giving to your fans and so many others. Thank you for everything you do, for who you are, and for the words you share, for even being on this planet right now. This world needs you. I know you continue to keep me alive every day my friend. As always, all the love in the world to you Ren 💚 You have millions to back you up now buddy 😊
Ren, you're wise beyond your years. Congratulations on one million subscribers, and to hope that two million is right around the corner
"Once you know the dark and become intimate with it, you become very capable of wielding the light!" -Ren
Love that.
So glad to have been such a small part in your milestone today. Your message is contagious and it's nice to belong to a rising tide
And we will spread that contagion!
Damn Ren this was so perfect, you are helping so many people. Keep creating your art, it’s so amazingly beautiful.
Thank You Ren, We Love You!
I only recently accidentally discovered you Ren, when on RUclips I randomly saw "Hi Ren" & was immediately blown away!! As a 58 year old man who has all my life been incredibly embraced by music, but really never one to listen to lyrics (Sad I know but to me it has always been the rhythm/melody that have grabbed me first) I found your lyrics, portrayal & music in that video to be completely unique & like Velcro or a spiders web, I was immediately hooked! I had to hear more!! I have since listened to & watched as many of your songs as I can find. Almost EVERY single song is as hard, intelligent, of our time, real, touching....I could go on, but It's hard to find the same words that you seem to find so easily, in order to describe your talent! I am truly astounded by the depth of feeling, empathy & wisdom of your lyrics! They can be dark, disturbing, thoughtful, inspirational, amusing & the music too is so varied, but always melodic, catchy & in perfect sync with the lyrics. Your life has clearly been incredibly traumatic but you have managed to turn that into something so incredibly artistic! I've never subscribed to any other channel on RUclips & am very glad to see that you have made it to 1million now. you really deserve it & I sincerely hope that you continue to improve your mental health & please don't stop making such ground breaking, intelligent, thought provoking, & touching music! I am truly "Humble"d
Beautifully said. Same here. Heard Hi Ren. Was hooked. I love music. His words.
I couldn't have put it better. He truly is Amazing 😊🌟
As a fellow 58 year old I endorse this message! 😁
I am 61. Doesn't matter anymore. Ren sweeps all irrelevant nonsense into the nothing it came from. A renegade is a renegade. Myles, that is very well stated, and I am going to be stealing some of your thoughts as I continue to promulgate the Renaissance. Peace. 🪘🎶🎸🎨✌️🦍🐷🌕☮️.
There are a lot of musicians out there who have songs that can be considered their "usual stuff". One of the things I love about Ren is he has nothing in the neighborhood of "usual stuff". He's so amazing and such a brilliant artist that it's never the same thing twice! We adore you Ren... everything about you. What a gift you are to us all ❤
What a beautiful soul.
You are a class act Mr. Ren Gill. That beautiful message has inspired me.
Ren has the BEST heart. Thank you for sharing yourself with us, Ren. You make this challenging world more beautiful.
You’re a legend mate in every sense, as an amazing individual uniquely gifted artist, as well as a divinely beautiful human being. I’m so so glad to have discovered you and your music these past few months. I feel like I’ve gained an extra friend through this difficult journey called life.
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We love you too Ren...but, you work damned hard and produce amazing music and vocals and are an example of what can be achieved despite all you've been through. Please take a nice holiday with your friends and chill for a bit...god knows you've earned it ❤
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Thank you for every thought and peace of your art, it helps so much in so many levels! I am from Spain and I wish you got translated to get to much more People. The message you spread is so needed nowadays...
This - I don't even have the words for how deeply this, and your art, has affected me.
Thank you.
A million times, thank you.
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You are a beautiful soul, Ren. All the pain was not for nothing. Let that light shine now, my friend!❤
Ren, you really deserve it. Your journey in life has prepared you to change other lives for the better. Blessings my friend.
Iv said this previously on other videos - your music is the antidote to my mental health stuff.... doctors prescribe me with shit and i self medicate with you ren!!!!! I love your creative soul
Thankyou! For putting your stuff out on RUclips for me to enjoy!!!!
Listening from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️ much love xo
You're a f-ing legend mate! Your writing is what makes me a fan. I don't care about the beat, even though they're sick. Your lyrics really connect to me as both a person struggeling with mental health and as an English teacher (abroad). I'm not sure if it is the accent or your writing that makes me feel as if you're a modern day Shakespeare. My uni teachers would disagree but, you know what, toil and trouble is played out. As I said, LEGEND!
Watching someone gain success, but still realise their responsibility and wanting to use their platform to help move us all forward is beautiful. Thank you for your words. I love you too
Beautifully said Ren..I'm in tears. Let's all continue to lift each other into the light ☀️
Love you ❤
Even your "thank you" speech has music and poetry to it, it's almost as if there is something inside you which needs to come out every chance it gets. And I am all here for it. Love the new releases, there is always something new to discover with your music. Thank you, Ren!
You deserve it, man! Congrats! Thank you for what you have given all of us.
That was beautiful, inspiring and moving. Thank you Ren
I’m crying so hard right now. You have no idea how much I needed to hear this today. I know you won’t see this but thank you. Thank you for reminding me I’m not alone. Thank you for being the one to say the words that make me get back up on my feet.
Same. I needed to hear this today. I’m glad we both found this message on this day at this moment.
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We all feel alone sometimes, Isabela. Reach out and someone will reach towards you.
I heard you all the way from Colorado. Love and good vibes to you and to Ren
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Absolutely beautiful speech, Ren. You’re a global treasure and may your light always burn as bright.
The fact that you’re able to not only put what myself and so many others feel into words but to do so as poetically as you do always blows my mind. You start to speak and I cry. The knowing that I’m not alone and knowing how many people you save just by being you hits so hard man. The power inside of you is insane. Thank you 🖤
The million subscribers you have gathered, have not just been for you, remember Ren. As you said,, a rising tide rises all ships. All of your friends and singers from Chinchilla, Edan, Luke, Joe, and all of the others who have starred in your videos, such as Animal Flow, have all gained massive amounts of fans and gathered huge respect and pure adoration also. This is bigger than just the million here. Far bigger. Well done.
We love you too, Ren. I know you have touched so many lives with your beautiful, honest, vulnerable art. Such wise words that can only come from someone who has known, sat with and processed the hardest of things. We are so grateful for you and you deserve all of the love and success that comes your way 🧡
I know this video is old, but I’ve only discovered you very recently. This past week…your music has kept me alive. And I mean that very literally. I’ve been on a never ending journey with my mental illness my entire life and recently after losing the job of my dreams and many other other things that have happened I’ve fallen into a deeper hole than the one I usually live in. It’s dark here…darker than I’m accustomed to. And just when I was ready to accept that darkness I happened across Chalk Outlines while listening to Chinchilla.
From there I found Hi Ren and I can honestly say I was floored, I did not expect to click on a video and see a live action remake of my own mind plays out daily. This is the first time I have EVER found someone who I immediately stopped and thought “holy shit, he’s like me. He IS me.”
There’s a lot more I’d love to bore you with the details but I truly just want you to know…even now, just this week..your art has saved someone. When all I could see was darkness, you handed me a flashlight. It’s still dark of course, but it’s much easier to find a way out if you have a little light to guide you. 🖤
I´m a 58 year old man from Belgium with a lovely wife and great sons, but unfortunately I went through the deepest dark for two-three years due to a number of reasons. But since april last year I feel good again (what a feeling! - since I didn´t expect it any more) thanks to therapy, that I didn´t want /avoided way to long. But the real lifesavers/lifechangers in that period were... artists/video´s on You Tube. If Michael Stipe (R.E.M.) didn´t sing 'Hold on/Hang on' in Everybody Hurts, I doubt if I would still be here. If Nightbirde didn´t sing ´It´s okay´ on AGT and didn´t say ´You can´t wait until life isn´t hard anymore before you decide to be happy', maybe I´d still be depressed. Just to say: I saw THIS video (and 'Hi Ren' and the reactions on YT to it) and I know FOR SURE this changes the life/thoughts of many people, this indeed saves lives. Ren = hope. Because he´s real. Because he´s been there. Because he´s a (beautiful) human being...
What a gift you are to all of us. Thank you for doing what you do. We love you too. ❤Congratulations!
So very well deserved. ❤😊. You are the rising tide.
Discovering you has been one of the highlights of my year so far. You are a generational talent, Ren.
I have to agree , I feel the same way .
Man your such an artist in bewording what so many of us feel at some time in our lives. Keep on your work, you're brilliant and never let the dark side win! Love you man!
I honestly believe you have established a movement which promotes love, understanding and tolerance. There is no-one else in the world right now doing that and striking THE perfect note along the way. Thanks, mate.
A close second would be Russell Brand. I wish he had been able to make it to Russell's 2023 festival!
This movement you speak of has been alive for as long as man has had enough thought to war with each other. One day, may we all truly be able to rest in peace.
There are millions doing this…modeling love, compassion, seeking first to understand, while battling their own demons.
Love is the most powerful force. It holds the universe together.
I truly believe that Ren is on course to becoming one of the most influential artists to entire generations of people young and old, and I am delighted to have been able to be part of this man's story.❤
@@marcasoceallaigh5362 he's doing honest internal work which spills out. it's awesome to see it in this way. we all can do this in our own worlds by being honest in all we do! and admitting when we aren't.
he models vulnerability and love.
We love you, Ren! You have touched so many lives in so many ways.
Thank you, Ren. For every piece of music that’s touched my soul and awoken a sleeping beast within myself, within all one million plus of us. For being strong throughout shadows cast darker than anybody could expect or prepare for. For being you, not a record label’s idea of “you”. Thanks brother 🐷
Beautifully said Paul! It is absolutely incredible to feel your soul awaken from its slumber, after everything we have had to endure lately! Have a great evening and take care! 🙏
Thank you dude. You're so refreshing. Glad I finally discovered you. Gonna be catching up on your tunes 😉
This is awesome! Well deserved Ren! Many congratulations and thank you for all you do ❤
Nah mate. Thank you for all that you've given us. I've got a lot of strength from your songs and you're an inspiration for so many if us. Love your music dude.
You are one of the most beautiful and genuine humans I've ever seen. This brought me to tears. I hope you know how much your talent, your music and your story mean to so many. God bless you on your journey 🙌
The amount of humility he has is equal to his talent which is fucking humongous. Its hard to believe he's real sometimes. Anyway he deserves every bit of recognition he has and he deserves a fuck ton more!
I love you Ren.
Thank you, Ren. I just started writing a lengthy comment about all the reasons you and your art came into my life at the time I needed it most, but realized I’d be here forever. You deserve all the happiness and success you could ever dream of. You’re making a huge difference in this world. Sending you love.
We love you too Ren. Thanks for being brave enough to share what is very personal to you. You are a great artist and your music writing and skills are phenominal;. Stay healthy and may you have another good tx episode.
For me, this is what sets you apart from some others, your humility and humble heart, your ability to empathise with and embrace those around you and your willingness to recognise the opportunity for good in all. Thank you, Ren, for who you are and what you do. I’m so glad I’m on this earth at the same time as you. ❤
You’re F**g phenomenal Ren. I felt every word you read out here. Darkness took my sister, however it hasn’t taken me. I’m here, and like you ~ here to stay! Your incredible words/lyrics literally touch thousands ~ that my friend is a major success!! Well done to YOU & may you continue to grow and shine. Thank you for sharing yourself, all of yourself with us. You are greatly appreciated AND LOVED!! 🤘🇦🇺🩵
We all wanted to boost you to 1M because you are a great artist and shared your beautiful art and soul with us for free.
Can we as a community boost Our Ren to 2 million, can you help ......REN ...been there wore the T shirt ❤
What is happening here feels so special and different. The reaction to your art, and your incredible impact on people in so many different ways, is unlike anything I've been around to witness. Thank you Ren. Stay safe
@@peterholdsworth4193 time will tell but I think you are right. Every aspect of these releases seem to coincide.
Can't think of any other artist that would deserve this more than you mate. You deserve all the love, support and good things that are coming to you! ❤
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Thankyou Ren. As a parent that has 2 adult children in their 20s with ASD living at home, one of whom has severe mental health issues and has been struggling since she was in her teens i am so grateful to you. I only discovered you a few weeks ago. Already, not only have you reached her in the place she is in mentally and now physical (she wont leave her room, needs help to bathe etc). You have helped me too, this 55 year old mum who is so exhausted, has been taking citalopram since i cant remember and feels like she will be forever in this forever rut of full time work and caring day in day out witb no end in sight. BUT heres the thing, i actually found myself looking over at the corner of the room the other day where my guitar and bass have been collecting dust for the last decade.....and for the first time in what seems like a lifetime, i wanted to pick them up. I havent yet.....but the spark has reignited. So thankyou. Xxx ❤️
I know that guitar will be happy to feel you. Go for it! And all the best
So grateful to get to see your rise over the past several months. Congrats, hun! Lord knows you've earned it.
You’ve definitely opened my window and let some sun shine in! Thank you Ren 🫶 I love you too‼️
You speak for so many, you speak for the young who might be lost in the world, you speak for the old that might have forgotten, you speak for my wife often swamped by her pain and for me as I help her swim through it. You have taken on this responsibility and just so you know, it helps. All our love from Brighton.
You are my absolute favourite artist. What you produce genuinely means a lot to me. Thank you.
You reap what you sow, Ren. You planted seeds of creativity, empathy and love. I wish you nothing but good health. Sending you healing vibes 💚
Such an inspiration, and an articulate wordsmith…
Hi Ren ❤️
Thanks for making love to my ears.✊🏼
I’m happy you’re here. Thank you for sharing your art and vision with us.
God damn. I’ve been a fan for a while now, watched him become what he is to this day, but completely slept on this video.
Wow…
I needed this more than any one person could fathom. Thank you, Ren. My journey is very similar to yours and I listen to you because you’ve been through it. I hope you know how many people you have helped and are helping with your beautiful mind and soul. Never change. Evolve, but never change at your core. ❤