Welcome to Ren therapy, Mike....I'm on step 25 in this 10 step program. And, when I heard Hi Ren and then Chalk Outlines, I had absolutely no idea why I was crying. It still happens on various songs, most of the time just out of the blue. One thing is for sure, there is NO shame in crying. Ren is a genius, and he knows how to put feelings into lyrics so hauntingly, it's beyond amazing. Hello, my name is Scott, and I am a Ren-aholic.
Scott you made me laugh! Step 25 on a 10 step program 😂 ..except these steps go down into a rabbit hole 😂 I never want to recover from this Rena holicism!
@@Adalinedaydreams It always warms my heart to know I have made a fellow Ren addict laugh. I have no intention of recovering, but I am enjoying the ride. Cheers ❤
If it’s okay to laugh to a funny song then it is okay to cry to a sad song. It shows you are human. Thank you for trusting us with your real reaction. Sending hugs and love. Peace.
You never have to apologize to us for feeling this song or any Ren song. Your authentic response is the gift Ren gives us all. He heals the world one lyric at a time.❤
I completely agree...just adding that no RENEGADE would like to see someone cry...we are all happy to meet and welcome another deep soul though. In REN's rabbit hole we don't get lost...we find ourselves and others like us to share a path of hope thanks to REN! 🤙❤️🔥🎶🤗😇
Never apologize for showing emotion particularly when it comes to Ren’s music. I’ve shed countless and each one has healed just a little bit. I’m just now after maybe triple digit listens able to just hear it as a musical piece and not automatically have tears every time. But anytime I even slightly give it my full attention there will be tissues required and I hope I never lose that.
Hey. As a lifelong musician you have that gift of feeling for music and allowing it move you. I cried with man. Thank you for feeling and being real. Don’t shut that switch off. It’s so important.
This is the best reaction I have seen to this. You are so genuine and vulnerable. This does the same thing to me and your reaction makes me feel validated in a way. I have shown this to people who don't understand the phrase "I forgot how to be me". My partner of 25 years dropped dead at my feet of a massive heart attack. I couldn't help or do anything. I forgot how to be me for years.
I was a bit "luckier" in that I was given 2weeks notice of his passing but it still tears you to pieces and it takes a while to put it all back together. And yes I hear him speaking to me, and convince myself that any good that happens in my life was somehow orchestrated by him. I hope you feel a little better 💙
Please don't apologize. Your tears are as valid a reaction to this song as a torrent of words. I really loved what you said about the vulnerability of this song. I have found this one of a few songs that make me cry every time I hear it. I think we all carry our dead with us which explains why I hear my dad laughing with me when I hear or see something funny. Thank you for sharing your thoughts at the end of your reaction. They were important to hear and I want to thank you for sharing them.
Man... I cried with you... I cried _for_ you... We all feel and there's nothing more powerfully human and glorious that we do feel. Not feeling is a vacuous existence. I was there for too long and it's not a place I ever want to return to. Don't hide yourself. Have another hug!
wow... becoming the feared burden by ending your life is one of the most POWERFUL things I've heard in years. I Know a few people needed to hear that. Thank you for sharing. Much love ❤️ Sue
This was one of the songs that he wrote for one of his best friends, Joe, who sadly, lost the battle with his mental illness. The most heartbreaking thing for me is that this song is recorded under the bridge that Joe jumped from. Other songs that he has written about this trauma in his life are For Joe, Freckled Angels, and Suic*de. Another incredible live vocal performance with him and Chinchilla is Chalk Outlines. Some songs are therapy. Let it inside and feel it with your very soul. Music has saved my life and helped me to heal and grieve. Ren has been a big part of that journey for me over the last two years.
Woah. As someone who’s been a big fan of ren for a long time and who has also suffered from severe depression…what you said hit me HARD. I’m passed it now, but I never thought of it out in those terms. That I feel like a burden now but if I did what I was thinking of doing I WOULD be one for the rest of my loved ones lives. That whatever difficulties you think you’re causing them now…you will for sure be inflicting that and worse if you’re gone. That’s enlightening as hell. So glad you found Ren Therapy, welcome 🖤
Brother, you had me balling my eyes out like it was the first time seeing this all over again. Never apologise for showing vulnerability. I appreciate you Mike ❤
Love Ren & Chinchilla's duets. They're both *quite* special. The last few lines of this are truly haunting. p.s. this is one of the most effective uses of alternating reverb depth I've ever witnessed - from dryAF to sumptuous reverb for the different parts. He knows what he's doing with a live capture in post-production like few others. #AnnoyinglyTalented LOL :)
Never say sorry for feeling your feelings. You are reacting, the talking is just a part of reaction videos. And believe me, I sobbed for over an hour after hearing this the first time. This song saved me ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ren knows how to bring out emotion in anyone. I personally am out of touch with my emotions and the first time I cried in years was listening to his music. There is no shame and no need to apologize for crying. Welcome to the renegades
Tears are all part of being a RENegade and Ren reactor. Just be strong when you come to react to Ren - Penitence Ft. Molly McKinna. Gets me every time. And thank you for your words at the end of your reaction. I've had a bad last few years where I cared for, and then lost my Dad and then my Mum at the end of last year. The world is a lonely place when you're on your own! So thank you again for giving me a bit more strength. New sub. 🙂
Rentherapy is a real thing that helps me so much. I have had a extra tough year and listening wRen and all has helped me survive, and help my resolve on a whole lot of things. Peace and love
New subscriber. Welcome to the Renegade family, Mike. You are surrounded by great people in the Ren rabbit hole. We appreciate your courage to share your thoughts and feelings with others. This reaction is authentic and powerful. How to Be Me goes straight through the heart to your souls. Adding another hug to your group hug.
WOW, that was an awesome and powerful reaction, i love and respect your rawness and vulnerability,. People are so scared to show emotion these days, almost like its weak or dirty to do so, which is obviously not the way to live. Everyone has emotion, and to ignore and push those feelings down is how we eventually get into trouble, which is the exact point of this song. People need to put themselves out there more often, don't be scared to show frailty, its ok to not be ok and ask for help, especially men, if more people could be like this, then there would be less people having mental scars from the ones they have lost.
You’re the first reactor that has come close to how I react to a lot of Ren songs. Your realness warned you my subscription on this day . For another song that’ll get you in the feels, check out ‘Crutch’ with Bibi (his, at the time, girlfriend).
Loving your Ren reactions. You seemed to get him straight away. I'm trying to help Ren anyway I can, buying official Merch, subscribing to his channels as well as reactor channels. A rising tide lifts all Ships. Ren has a new song coming out this Thursday 19.00 GMT UK time you might like to react to.
Loved your reaction. Sending you hugs. This song makes me cry every time I hear it. I lost my soulmate, father of 2 two beautiful sons due to Su!sude...I miss him, and it changed me forever....
Music is always, always whatever it means to you, personally. That said, Ren said that he envisioned this song to be from his friend, Joe's, perspective. Joe was his best friend from 6 yrs. old. He killed himself at 20. He is the Freckled Angel in Ren's songs. The very end of this song is about him.
Truly one of the most beautifully authentic Ren reactions I have seen.....EVER! You have my subscription....and take one more hug from me to add to the many already given ❤
First time watching one of your reactions and you really touched my heart. I cry every time I hear this song. I'll be watching more of your reactions ❤ Big hugs🤗
This song is so heavy, so is Chalk Outlines. This Renegade has subscribed because of your authentic reaction, the Harry Potter reference didnt hurt either :) Much love.
Welcome to Renegades! cant wait till you hear chalk outlines. So i have a uncle that talks to himself i mean really talks to himself- once it started happening to me i learned to internalize the voices so, i normally am a loner. Looking at me you would not know what it is happening and it is exhausting.
Big hugs 🫂 from South Florida. Grief is a terrible thing. I’m still grieving for my Dad, Mom and brother. My Mom committed suicide. Also my soul dog Jackie 🤗🤗. Fred Again Mashup is beautiful and emotional singing from my Sick Boi ❤
Omg you really got it ❤. You don’t hear Ren sing much though? Oh you’re missing out, if you want to, check out Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla, or for something lighter Back on 74. If you want the full experience you need to see him with his band, The Big Push
This song hits me every time. I've had several people in my life take that road over the last few years. Thank you for your heartfelt reaction. We love you, too!
It takes a lot to go through it when one of Ren's songs kneecaps you like this. To make that visible to others--especially on a platform--takes even more courage. Deep hugs. Thank you.
Wow, of all the many, many reactions I've watched to this song, yours is the one that most closely resembles my own! 😂 I'll never forget hearing it for the first time and, not only being blown away by the harmonies, the sincerity, the musicality, the melodies, the heartbreak, everything about it, I had a deep sense of regret that I would never again be able to hear it for the first time. I've never ever had that experience listening to music my whole life and for that reason this is my favourite Ren song. There's a lot of competition for that position but How to be Me is just extra special.
Great reaction brother. I'm a 60 yr old combat vet...and i cry to Ren and the incredible artists that he colabs with...that is what meaningful music does for us. We are truly blessed to see the birth of a legend. His raw honesty and willingness to allow everyone to see his pain and struggles....to open yourself up to the world at such a vulnerable time in your life is a powerful thing. He has given so much hope to so many people. And i have no doubt you will hit 10k very soon. The Renegades will get you there 😊...New sub here...keep up the great work....peace and love brother ✌ 11:01
Hiya Mate 1st came across Ren about 2 years ago. I thought wow this Lad is different. Actually it might have been the big Push 1st .but I instantly was hooked by their Talent. Then I started to look deeper Rens outlook on life and his values all mirrored my own .Then I came across all these wonderful Artists who Ren has performed with. Chinchilla. Sam Tompkins .Eden Nash. But I must Mention LIV SANGSTER. Ren & Liv Sangster live studio sessions. " Im in Love " 1st of Nine is the Best I've ever seen mate .keep watching Ren it will help .Just like life is not all Sunshine some of the Topics are very Dark .
❤ Subbed to watch more authentic reactions. Thank you! Also, the cure for Ren tears is a happy Ren song. Just found your channel so I don’t know what you’ve heard yet.
You're the only reactor that's said anything about sex, it's a really interesting interpretation. They do sing about being in bed, I never took it as being in bed *together*, let alone sexual. I liked the new perspective. The sex with low vulnerability reminded me of Leonard Cohen's song (one of my favorites,) "Everybody knows." "Everybody knows that the naked man and woman Are just a shining artifact of the past....." You're aiming for 2K subs? And put this out 2 days ago? You're at 4.48 right now. CONGRATS! That's what the Renegades DO.
Popping in to give you a hug. Youre one of the only ones to immediately pick up on the bodies in the floor reference, so i knew then this would be tough for you. As someone else has said, check out back on 74, its awesome (and happy)
He wrote this about his friend Joe and how with his death Ren also lost a part of what made him him. Ren has written about Joe a number of times over the years, Freckled Angel, Suic!de, & For Joe.
@@MykGryff a few months after Joe jumped from that bridge, Ren had another friend that accidentally drowned. His name was Callum MacKay. Ren said he was so numb at the time that he couldn’t come up with words for a song for Callum so he just wrote a piano piece named MacKay. It’s beautiful.
@@MykGryff "Welsh singer/songwriter Ren Gill has raised a staggering £15,000 for Royal National Lifeboat Institution volunteers on Anglesey and is presenting the donation to Beaumaris RNLI. The donation will be made in recognition of the tireless efforts of RNLI volunteers across the island in searching for his best friend Joe Hughes, who went missing in 2010 and has never been found. Ren who originates from Anglesey dedicated his debut solo album Freckled Angels and title track to Joe. He is now striving to raise awareness of mental health issues and also to raise funds for the RNLI."
I felt you feel every note of this one and it was pretty brutal. You have such an amazing, tender heart ❤️🔥that melts my soul and I just want to give you a hug and say it’s gonna be okay… love from Louisiana my friend ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Please stop apologizing for "dead air" ESPECIALLY when it's because you're emotional. So many reactors apologize during Ren and/or Chinchilla songs, and 99% of us are weeping right along with you - even if we know the songs by heart. That's what they do. They're phenomenal and thought provoking.
You really need to watch though! :) This is a live performance, by two consummate performers and over 90% of communication is non-verbal. With the majority of communication being not based on words or sound at all. So, not only are you missing out on an incredible performance, you're missing much of what they're communicating. :)
Great reaction man 👍❤ Yea this is a hard one. Lots of the Renegades have shed many tears while listening to it. ❤🫂❤🫂❤🫂❤🫂❤🫂❤🫂 Tough story: Rens best friend Joe Hughes jumped of the Menai Bridge. Ren got a call in the middle of the night and was on his way to rescue Joe. But halfway there, Joe's mobile phone went silent. On Ren's channel RenMakesStuff you can find his autobiographical readings in eight chapters. Chapter 1 tells the whole story about Joe. Others already mentioned that there are three more songs dedicated to Joe. Ren first wrote Freckled Angels, than How to be Me and afterwards Su!sIde and For Joe. For Joe has something of a resolution for this traumatic event.
Welcome to Ren therapy, Mike....I'm on step 25 in this 10 step program. And, when I heard Hi Ren and then Chalk Outlines, I had absolutely no idea why I was crying. It still happens on various songs, most of the time just out of the blue. One thing is for sure, there is NO shame in crying. Ren is a genius, and he knows how to put feelings into lyrics so hauntingly, it's beyond amazing. Hello, my name is Scott, and I am a Ren-aholic.
Hi Scott, I am also a (non recovering 😝)
Ren-aholic! This track with Queen Chinchilla is my fav collab from them. Hits me every single time ❤
Scott you made me laugh! Step 25 on a 10 step program 😂 ..except these steps go down into a rabbit hole 😂
I never want to recover from this Rena holicism!
@@Adalinedaydreams It always warms my heart to know I have made a fellow Ren addict laugh. I have no intention of recovering, but I am enjoying the ride. Cheers ❤
@@jorice5528 Pleasure to meet you 👍
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If it’s okay to laugh to a funny song then it is okay to cry to a sad song. It shows you are human. Thank you for trusting us with your real reaction. Sending hugs and love. Peace.
I luv seeing Ren break ppl. Just help put them back together as better souls
You never have to apologize to us for feeling this song or any Ren song. Your authentic response is the gift Ren gives us all. He heals the world one lyric at a time.❤
I completely agree...just adding that no RENEGADE would like to see someone cry...we are all happy to meet and welcome another deep soul though. In REN's rabbit hole we don't get lost...we find ourselves and others like us to share a path of hope thanks to REN!
🤙❤️🔥🎶🤗😇
Someone in the Rabbit Hole said you needed a hug. Sending lots of them to you, mate. You're not alone.
You now have 4.2 thousand subs.
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Yep! I’d say that is about 4 thousand hugs wouldn’t you?
Never apologize for emotional reactions, especially to Ren. He's done that to all of us.
Never apologize for showing emotion particularly when it comes to Ren’s music. I’ve shed countless and each one has healed just a little bit. I’m just now after maybe triple digit listens able to just hear it as a musical piece and not automatically have tears every time. But anytime I even slightly give it my full attention there will be tissues required and I hope I never lose that.
I cry to 1/2 of Ren's songs, even after seeing them over 100 times. It's good therapy. Hugs and much love 💜💜
Hey. As a lifelong musician you have that gift of feeling for music and allowing it move you. I cried with man. Thank you for feeling and being real. Don’t shut that switch off. It’s so important.
He will break you with laughter and sadness he is a phenomenal artist that lets us live through his pain and joy❤
This is the best reaction I have seen to this. You are so genuine and vulnerable. This does the same thing to me and your reaction makes me feel validated in a way. I have shown this to people who don't understand the phrase "I forgot how to be me".
My partner of 25 years dropped dead at my feet of a massive heart attack. I couldn't help or do anything. I forgot how to be me for years.
I was a bit "luckier" in that I was given 2weeks notice of his passing but it still tears you to pieces and it takes a while to put it all back together. And yes I hear him speaking to me, and convince myself that any good that happens in my life was somehow orchestrated by him. I hope you feel a little better 💙
Please don't apologize. Your tears are as valid a reaction to this song as a torrent of words. I really loved what you said about the vulnerability of this song. I have found this one of a few songs that make me cry every time I hear it. I think we all carry our dead with us which explains why I hear my dad laughing with me when I hear or see something funny. Thank you for sharing your thoughts at the end of your reaction. They were important to hear and I want to thank you for sharing them.
Anyone able to feel empathy and sympathy, is never a burden to the world ❤
Amen! Perfectly stated.
What a WONDERFUL reaction. Welcome. Welcome. You are a true Renegade.
Man... I cried with you... I cried _for_ you... We all feel and there's nothing more powerfully human and glorious that we do feel. Not feeling is a vacuous existence. I was there for too long and it's not a place I ever want to return to. Don't hide yourself. Have another hug!
I'm a 44 yr old manly man and I cried along with you ...respect ... and I've seen a 100 reactions vids
Thank you for the authentic and real reaction. I still can’t watch How To Be Me without tears. You are not alone!
wow... becoming the feared burden by ending your life is one of the most POWERFUL things I've heard in years. I Know a few people needed to hear that.
Thank you for sharing.
Much love ❤️ Sue
This was one of the songs that he wrote for one of his best friends, Joe, who sadly, lost the battle with his mental illness. The most heartbreaking thing for me is that this song is recorded under the bridge that Joe jumped from. Other songs that he has written about this trauma in his life are For Joe, Freckled Angels, and Suic*de. Another incredible live vocal performance with him and Chinchilla is Chalk Outlines. Some songs are therapy. Let it inside and feel it with your very soul. Music has saved my life and helped me to heal and grieve. Ren has been a big part of that journey for me over the last two years.
You dont ever have to apollogise for your feelings or for getting touched by Rens powerful lyrics and beuatiful singing.❤
Lots of hugs.🫂
Woah. As someone who’s been a big fan of ren for a long time and who has also suffered from severe depression…what you said hit me HARD. I’m passed it now, but I never thought of it out in those terms. That I feel like a burden now but if I did what I was thinking of doing I WOULD be one for the rest of my loved ones lives. That whatever difficulties you think you’re causing them now…you will for sure be inflicting that and worse if you’re gone. That’s enlightening as hell.
So glad you found Ren Therapy, welcome 🖤
Thank you for sharing. We help give each other purpose in life when we open up to each other. I’m very glad you are still here.
Brother, you had me balling my eyes out like it was the first time seeing this all over again. Never apologise for showing vulnerability. I appreciate you Mike ❤
You’re obviously a very empathetic person. Never apologise for showing emotion and being human. Great reaction.
Love Ren & Chinchilla's duets. They're both *quite* special. The last few lines of this are truly haunting.
p.s. this is one of the most effective uses of alternating reverb depth I've ever witnessed - from dryAF to sumptuous reverb for the different parts. He knows what he's doing with a live capture in post-production like few others. #AnnoyinglyTalented LOL :)
Grief is a soul destroying thing and it twists reality.Sending you love brother ❤
Yes it got me too brother....53 and it wrecked me.....always be you ....great reactor....real is real..and you my friend are REAL....
Back on 74 / message in a bottle Retake is the best singing I've heard from him outside of his band.
I love the Fred Again Mashup too, plus it has some amazing acoustic guitar
Thanks for the tip
Never say sorry for feeling your feelings. You are reacting, the talking is just a part of reaction videos. And believe me, I sobbed for over an hour after hearing this the first time. This song saved me ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ren knows how to bring out emotion in anyone. I personally am out of touch with my emotions and the first time I cried in years was listening to his music. There is no shame and no need to apologize for crying. Welcome to the renegades
Tears are all part of being a RENegade and Ren reactor. Just be strong when you come to react to Ren - Penitence Ft. Molly McKinna. Gets me every time. And thank you for your words at the end of your reaction. I've had a bad last few years where I cared for, and then lost my Dad and then my Mum at the end of last year. The world is a lonely place when you're on your own! So thank you again for giving me a bit more strength. New sub. 🙂
Rentherapy is a real thing that helps me so much. I have had a extra tough year and listening wRen and all has helped me survive, and help my resolve on a whole lot of things. Peace and love
You haven't heard Ren sing much? You're missing out! Singing Ren is the best Ren! imho. :)
You have a beautiful soul, never be ashamed to be you.
I absolutely love your reactions! They are so heartfelt, and you make me emotional when you get emotional. I enjoy spending my time watching you. ❤
New subscriber. Welcome to the Renegade family, Mike. You are surrounded by great people in the Ren rabbit hole. We appreciate your courage to share your thoughts and feelings with others. This reaction is authentic and powerful. How to Be Me goes straight through the heart to your souls. Adding another hug to your group hug.
WOW, that was an awesome and powerful reaction, i love and respect your rawness and vulnerability,.
People are so scared to show emotion these days, almost like its weak or dirty to do so, which is obviously not the way to live.
Everyone has emotion, and to ignore and push those feelings down is how we eventually get into trouble, which is the exact point of this song.
People need to put themselves out there more often, don't be scared to show frailty, its ok to not be ok and ask for help, especially men, if more people could be like this, then there would be less people having mental scars from the ones they have lost.
❤They sing so well together. Love N Light!💯✝️
You’re the first reactor that has come close to how I react to a lot of Ren songs.
Your realness warned you my subscription on this day .
For another song that’ll get you in the feels, check out ‘Crutch’ with Bibi (his, at the time, girlfriend).
Loving your Ren reactions. You seemed to get him straight away. I'm trying to help Ren anyway I can, buying official Merch, subscribing to his channels as well as reactor channels. A rising tide lifts all Ships. Ren has a new song coming out this Thursday 19.00 GMT UK time you might like to react to.
Loved your reaction. Sending you hugs. This song makes me cry every time I hear it. I lost my soulmate, father of 2 two beautiful sons due to Su!sude...I miss him, and it changed me forever....
Music is always, always whatever it means to you, personally. That said, Ren said that he envisioned this song to be from his friend, Joe's, perspective. Joe was his best friend from 6 yrs. old. He killed himself at 20. He is the Freckled Angel in Ren's songs. The very end of this song is about him.
Truly one of the most beautifully authentic Ren reactions I have seen.....EVER! You have my subscription....and take one more hug from me to add to the many already given ❤
ren can make you cry and laugh,every emotion . I felt this too . great reaction x
Our boy can sing, no doubt about it
First time watching one of your reactions and you really touched my heart. I cry every time I hear this song. I'll be watching more of your reactions ❤ Big hugs🤗
This song has made me cry more times than I can count. All the hugs.
Your reactions are real and raw. We renegades eat authentic up with a spoon. Never apologize. You are letting this music touch you. Thank you 💜🙏💜
I cried the first 50 times i heard Hi Ren,i just say❤
This song is so heavy, so is Chalk Outlines. This Renegade has subscribed because of your authentic reaction, the Harry Potter reference didnt hurt either :)
Much love.
I appreciate it! Always happy to have Potter fans. I want to react to the new series when it comes out
RIP Jessica Renee Deborah Ash, & Felicia’s, and Chris & Rich ❤️🩹💜
She had so much pain 7/16/23
I’m so glad she’s @ peace & now I’m just grateful to have been her mom for 17 years.
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Sending you ❤. Thank you. You are not alone.❤
Welcome to Renegades! cant wait till you hear chalk outlines. So i have a uncle that talks to himself i mean really talks to himself- once it started happening to me i learned to internalize the voices so, i normally am a loner. Looking at me you would not know what it is happening and it is exhausting.
I just want to hug you... 😢. Ren brakes us all at times
Big hugs 🫂 from South Florida. Grief is a terrible thing. I’m still grieving for my Dad, Mom and brother. My Mom committed suicide. Also my soul dog Jackie 🤗🤗.
Fred Again Mashup is beautiful and emotional singing from my Sick Boi ❤
Omg you really got it ❤. You don’t hear Ren sing much though? Oh you’re missing out, if you want to, check out Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla, or for something lighter Back on 74. If you want the full experience you need to see him with his band, The Big Push
YES, YES AND YES PLEASE ❤
You did great. Always have tissues on hand when you're listening to Ren you never know when he's going to hit you in the feels 😊😊
This song hits me every time. I've had several people in my life take that road over the last few years. Thank you for your heartfelt reaction. We love you, too!
It takes a lot to go through it when one of Ren's songs kneecaps you like this. To make that visible to others--especially on a platform--takes even more courage. Deep hugs.
Thank you.
❤..Man you are so beautiful..Thank you ,,,How to be me
Wow, of all the many, many reactions I've watched to this song, yours is the one that most closely resembles my own! 😂 I'll never forget hearing it for the first time and, not only being blown away by the harmonies, the sincerity, the musicality, the melodies, the heartbreak, everything about it, I had a deep sense of regret that I would never again be able to hear it for the first time. I've never ever had that experience listening to music my whole life and for that reason this is my favourite Ren song. There's a lot of competition for that position but How to be Me is just extra special.
This song hits all the feels every time. It never fades ❤ hugs from Sweden.
They tell him that even in the Wizard world hearing voices is not a good sign
Great reaction brother. I'm a 60 yr old combat vet...and i cry to Ren and the incredible artists that he colabs with...that is what meaningful music does for us. We are truly blessed to see the birth of a legend. His raw honesty and willingness to allow everyone to see his pain and struggles....to open yourself up to the world at such a vulnerable time in your life is a powerful thing. He has given so much hope to so many people. And i have no doubt you will hit 10k very soon. The Renegades will get you there 😊...New sub here...keep up the great work....peace and love brother ✌ 11:01
❤ you too Griffin. ✌️
You're not alone brother. Don't apologise for sharing your feelings. Sending you a virtual hig from France. ❤
❤ this one always gets me. So beautiful and haunting.
It’s amazing
Hiya Mate 1st came across Ren about 2 years ago. I thought wow this Lad is different. Actually it might have been the big Push 1st .but I instantly was hooked by their Talent. Then I started to look deeper Rens outlook on life and his values all mirrored my own .Then I came across all these wonderful Artists who Ren has performed with. Chinchilla. Sam Tompkins .Eden Nash. But I must Mention LIV SANGSTER. Ren & Liv Sangster live studio sessions. " Im in Love " 1st of Nine is the Best I've ever seen mate .keep watching Ren it will help .Just like life is not all Sunshine some of the Topics are very Dark .
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Subbed to watch more authentic reactions.
Thank you!
Also, the cure for Ren tears is a happy Ren song. Just found your channel so I don’t know what you’ve heard yet.
Thank you
Feelin ya mate 🥹 big, big hugs to you. This one hits me the same every single time. Powerful, beautiful, haunting track & reaction ❤️
Sending you a hug. This one really cuts to the bone. The pain is so real and it calls back to every dark day. 🫂
You're the only reactor that's said anything about sex, it's a really interesting interpretation. They do sing about being in bed, I never took it as being in bed *together*, let alone sexual. I liked the new perspective. The sex with low vulnerability reminded me of Leonard Cohen's song (one of my favorites,) "Everybody knows."
"Everybody knows that the naked man and woman
Are just a shining artifact of the past....."
You're aiming for 2K subs? And put this out 2 days ago? You're at 4.48 right now. CONGRATS! That's what the Renegades DO.
Popping in to give you a hug. Youre one of the only ones to immediately pick up on the bodies in the floor reference, so i knew then this would be tough for you.
As someone else has said, check out back on 74, its awesome (and happy)
He wrote this about his friend Joe and how with his death Ren also lost a part of what made him him. Ren has written about Joe a number of times over the years, Freckled Angel, Suic!de, & For Joe.
Thanks for the background
@@MykGryff a few months after Joe jumped from that bridge, Ren had another friend that accidentally drowned. His name was Callum MacKay. Ren said he was so numb at the time that he couldn’t come up with words for a song for Callum so he just wrote a piano piece named MacKay. It’s beautiful.
@@MykGryff "Welsh singer/songwriter Ren Gill has raised a staggering £15,000 for Royal National Lifeboat Institution volunteers on Anglesey and is presenting the donation to Beaumaris RNLI. The donation will be made in recognition of the tireless efforts of RNLI volunteers across the island in searching for his best friend Joe Hughes, who went missing in 2010 and has never been found. Ren who originates from Anglesey dedicated his debut solo album Freckled Angels and title track to Joe. He is now striving to raise awareness of mental health issues and also to raise funds for the RNLI."
For Joe is an absolute must.
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I felt you feel every note of this one and it was pretty brutal. You have such an amazing, tender heart ❤️🔥that melts my soul and I just want to give you a hug and say it’s gonna be okay… love from Louisiana my friend ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Thank you so much!!
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❤ perfect reaction
I'm late landing here, but I'm sending you big hugs. ❤
Please stop apologizing for "dead air" ESPECIALLY when it's because you're emotional. So many reactors apologize during Ren and/or Chinchilla songs, and 99% of us are weeping right along with you - even if we know the songs by heart.
That's what they do. They're phenomenal and thought provoking.
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You really need to watch though! :) This is a live performance, by two consummate performers and over 90% of communication is non-verbal. With the majority of communication being not based on words or sound at all. So, not only are you missing out on an incredible performance, you're missing much of what they're communicating. :)
Great reaction man 👍❤
Yea this is a hard one. Lots of the Renegades have shed many tears while listening to it.
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Tough story: Rens best friend Joe Hughes jumped of the Menai Bridge. Ren got a call in the middle of the night and was on his way to rescue Joe. But halfway there, Joe's mobile phone went silent. On Ren's channel RenMakesStuff you can find his autobiographical readings in eight chapters. Chapter 1 tells the whole story about Joe.
Others already mentioned that there are three more songs dedicated to Joe. Ren first wrote Freckled Angels, than How to be Me and afterwards Su!sIde and For Joe. For Joe has something of a resolution for this traumatic event.
Wow that’s terrible. Thanks for letting me know all of this
❤ hugs from the UK
Thank you
Yo bro! Ren's music moves us all.
Thank you for the healing tears brother!
You understand it bro perfectly , so heavy man
Have you watched them do Chalk Outlines yet? Their harmonies are just so beautiful.
Seriously don't apologize for an authentic vulnerable reaction because its real and we appreciate you sharing it with us!
Wow, such a heartfelt, authentic reaction. You touched my heart ❤️ Ren has a gift which resonates so deeply. Thank you, my friend. Peace ☮️
He lost his best friend at 19y/o to suicide. I believe Ren was writing about his deepest pain from that. Then sang directly about Joe at the end.
If I watched to the end….
Beautiful reaction thank you 🎉
Thank you!❤❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing! ❤❤❤❤
You are so welcome!
Excellent reaction, mate! Big bear hug for you! Never apologize when Ren gets to you. 😉❤️
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Renegade here! New sub! Never apologize for feeling how you feel ❤❤❤❤❤ I have been down this rabbit hole for nearly 2 yrs.. I still cry to this one
Stand up tall brother.. we are all going through it together ❤️
Bless you ❤
Hugs 💛💛💛
Yes he's talking about a mate, he didn't make it in time to help him.