Another wonderful reaction. I am happy to see you dive deep into Ren's early music. I love this song, even though it, too, is sad. Hauntingly beautiful, though. This song was released in May 2016, but I believe Ren wrote this much earlier when he was still misdiagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and mental health issues. I read somewhere that the girl in the video is his then-girlfriend, Bibi. She started a GoFundMe campaign that allowed Ren to go to Belgium to finally get diagnosed with Lyme Disease. Ren explained that it was freezing cold that night, and he thought he was going into hypothermia during the filming. Here is an excerpt of what Ren wrote about this song. “The song came about after a nervous breakdown following lots of visits to [the] emergency room after some scary health problems. It's a song for anybody who has faced any kind of mental challenges, depression, anxiety, or health struggles while in a relationship and all the fears that come along for the ride with that. It is also a song for the courageous and wonderful people who support their other halves, family or friends during times of crisis.”
@@eryksun Thank you for the additional information. From what I understand, a doctor in the US learned of Ren's plight through a broadcast and offered him the treatment for free if Ren could get to the US. Bibi helped fundraise the money needed for the plane ride and living expenses.
thank you for sharing the love with other reactors, you have a beautiful soul, I have followed Ren for years am so glad people are seeing his talent he is a beautiful human ❤❤❤
Thank you.... This song gets me every time, The song and video are a work of art. If Ren was signed to a big record company this song and video would be winning awards all over the world! What do you think about reacting to songs of your youth that you haven't listened in a long time? Maybe Tears for Fears - Shout, or Duran Duran - Rio.... What memories come back after hearing songs from the past? Thanks again
Yes. When a person has a reference point from their own life, the art becomes so much more powerful because it’s personal. This one is personal to me as well.
@@redheadedneighbor Agree. As a wannabe poet I attempt to use that outlet to soothe. It's amazing how Ren writes what I want to say and does it so eloquently and, seemingly, effortlessly.
@@TheAxeification People who can express themselves so freely, yourself and Ren are very important to those of us who can’t do that. It is so freeing to hear how I have felt explained so well in song. It’s fascinating!
I loved your reaction to this, it was soo very natural and like you, I know that place, maybe it's in a different area code but ohhh yessss I've known that place, sometimes I still suddenly wind up finding myself in that dark place. Oddly Ren's music, his gift has helped me calm myself more, but there are days, sometimes literally for days, let's just say the other parts of me do cause quite the chaos within. This song literally broke my heart the first time I watched the video and I got it completely. I just cried listening to it again, it's my favorite of his I think, and even though it's heartbreaking, I get the uplifting half of it as well. BTW you are absolutely beautiful and I'm truly sorry that you've been to that place and I truly hope you are in the better place always now 🤗
Thank you. What a beautiful and raw comment. There was a season that was so horrible that I sometimes look back and marvel. I’m so sorry for your experiences as well. I try to focus on the good now just as I did then to make it through.
@@redheadedneighbor I was literally less than a tenth of an inch away from my mind never thinking again after my father died years ago, I'll let you paint that moment in your own head, sooo yeah I truly get that amazed about making it through, I'm sooo fortunate to be alive, and it's funny for years after I never realized how fortunate I was, cause even though I didn't die, I felt dead inside, I got married, and was cheated on, that failed, finally met the love of my life, she died in my arms and took part of me with her, I should have died, I'll spare the details of days in a corner, you'd think I'd be dead, this is the point to all this, I'm still here, and stronger for all the pain and loss, and painful as life has been, it's also this crazy beautiful chaos, and it is beautiful, order isn't beautiful, you'd think it would be, bit chaos that is just life, that's where beauty resides
I think the first part of Bibi's entrance shows the romantic image of what it's like supporting someone through a mental health crisis and then the next part is the grim reality of it.
Of course there's his years of illness to consider but I still have trouble understanding how on earth he was pretty much unknown before Hi Ren broke him out. His song writing, his lyrics, the different genres, all as good as each other. How songs like Chalk Outlines have not been huge hits is beyond me. Apparently he's virtually written his next album already which is guitar based I think he said. Just thinking about songs you could react to have you ever heard of Radical Face, possibly as he's from there, anyway he does all his own stuff, mainly acoustic guitar/piano and was one of those that I stumbled across when I was down a you tube rabbit hole 3-4 years ago 😂 Anyway if you haven't, a good one to start with would be a song called The Mute which has really good lyrics and a good home made video made with friends and family.
I should keep that suggestion in mind. I love new artists! I plan on in the future, doing one day per month, random musical reactions from you guys. Be prepared for honesty though! Lol
@@redheadedneighbor Great idea. An honest reaction is exactly as it should be If you don't like it you don't like it. 😊 That was the song I first heard from him and he had loads more to dive into which is the great thing about discovering new artists isn't it. It's amazing where you can end up sometimes, the other day I ended up discovering this instrumental Japanese Jazz/Fusion band called T-Square 😂 I have no idea how I got there but they were actually really great and something I'd never have actively sought out which makes it all the better.
@@mattmid7012 that is what happened to me with some of my fav artists!! I don’t always like something or an artist right away but I can find myself with an excited heart after!
LeeJay and Stan from Highly Reactive sent me your direction. I have seen you in the chats and didn't know you had a channel. Happy to have found you. This one is really rough for me. To see him so thin and weak breaks my heart. To see him cry shatters it. He said thay this was filmed at the end of a really cold October. After 3 scary ER visits and a nervous breakdown. He wanted to show the things about himself that were ugly, his body and alchemize it into something beautiful. Very well done. I am new here and will be going through ALL of your Ren content. This is just the first step.
I am so very glad that you are here! Those two guys are golden. True hearts. It’s funny to me that when I first heard Ren, I didn’t like him. Can you believe that? But I always try more songs by an artist before I make a decision and I’m so glad I did. This song is personal to me, I can relate so much to this. He is one of the most real, most sincere artists out right now. I am a fan.
I'm impressed 😃This is a hard one to not get teary eyed on. The one that breaks me every time is the live version of Freckled Angels that Ren performed a few months after Joe died. Stock up on Kleenex before you watch that one. It's a beautiful tribute, but hits like a sledgehammer to the feelz.
@@redheadedneighbor Yeah, this one hits pretty close to home for me, too. I went through a couple of years of misdiagnosis and incorrect medications, and this song does a great job portraying how things felt. So happy to be far, far on the other side of it all now. I hope you are in a great place as well!
Just a word of advice- put a bit of effort into making yout thumb pic match the tone of the video! Do you think this track - or a track like Su!cide, warrant a big beaming grin? Even if that IS a frame from the start- you really shoulda grabbed a shot of yourself from within the song with an expression that matches the tone of the song - or its a huge tonal disonance- and can even look disrespectful. Best solution- spend an hour to grab some shots of yourself from various reactions that match given emotions and label them - like - happy, excited, sad, shocked etc then use one as needed.
I’m sorry that you don’t approve of the thumbnail. They are not my strength. I admit that. But as far as my expression, it is the way I felt. Such exquisite art, even painful art, art that I relate personally… I have a similar story… seeing and hearing someone explain it like that when I could not, made me smile. I mean no disrespect to Ren or Bibi nor you. But that was my reaction.
Hang in there my friend. It’s really hard sometimes. You aren’t alone. Remember that every “hero” has come from pain. You probably don’t feel like a hero, but you are here. You are a here-o. ❤️❤️
It was not a reaction at all.... As if you didn't understand the content at all. You didn't say one word about ANYTHING except getting goosebumps. This piece deserves a lot more attention. Ren and his story deserve it. Sad.
As one reactor said- if you don’t know who Ren is, you’re wrong. I’ve been going through this due to health issues since 2015. I’m a shell of my former self so this one hits hard. But then with Ren it all hits in one way or another.
That sums him up. There is so much depth. I know exactly how that is, health battles. Honestly, that’s how I fell in love with independent artists on RUclips. My escape and community. Sounds silly, but it is 💯.
She ended up leaving him. They all do. No one sticks through the hardships anymore. And im not looking for sympathy or attention but I'm over being let down and pushed aside.
It does seem that the mindset of forever has been lost to so many. It’s very sad. The hardest times can bring about their own rewards. Jobs change, health leaves, we get old, sick,.. all those things that happen to “ other people” do happen to us. For some, life gets too real.
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"Can I interrupt" was so delicate and intimate, it was a beautiful piece of song writing
So beautiful. The emotional connection is powerful.
Beautiful and heartfelt reaction Red. This is one of Ren's most powerful and emotional songs. It hits me hard every time.
This one is stunning in every way.
The powerful vocals from Ren!!
reminded me of some parts of Pink Floyd The Wall sung by Roger Waters 🎤🙏
I can see that
“He’s standing”. What gets me is he’s standing - but alone. The crutch left. She said all these things about a future together, but is gone.
Heart crushed
Loved your reaction. One of my favorite Ren songs and it has not received enough attention IMO
Thank you so much. I appreciate that. I can’t imagine how this has flown so low under the radar.
The piano makes me tear up, and then when Bibi comes in... such a beautiful voice
She’s amazing. The song is amazing!
@@redheadedneighbor it's a real gem 💎
@@ahugebigmassive it is. Absolutely is.
It touches hard on what we are doing to the earth, and subsequently ourselves.
I’ve been there. Physically and emotionally. 😢
Thanks for doing this one. It doesn’t get enough love. ❤❤❤
Me, too. This is a very special song. GREAT SUGGESTION!!
This one is Special! Great suggestion!
Another wonderful reaction. I am happy to see you dive deep into Ren's early music. I love this song, even though it, too, is sad. Hauntingly beautiful, though. This song was released in May 2016, but I believe Ren wrote this much earlier when he was still misdiagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and mental health issues. I read somewhere that the girl in the video is his then-girlfriend, Bibi. She started a GoFundMe campaign that allowed Ren to go to Belgium to finally get diagnosed with Lyme Disease. Ren explained that it was freezing cold that night, and he thought he was going into hypothermia during the filming. Here is an excerpt of what Ren wrote about this song.
“The song came about after a nervous breakdown following lots of visits to [the] emergency room after some scary health problems. It's a song for anybody who has faced any kind of mental challenges, depression, anxiety, or health struggles while in a relationship and all the fears that come along for the ride with that. It is also a song for the courageous and wonderful people who support their other halves, family or friends during times of crisis.”
This song is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 in every way. The more that I see of him, the more impressed I am.
@@eryksun Thank you for the additional information. From what I understand, a doctor in the US learned of Ren's plight through a broadcast and offered him the treatment for free if Ren could get to the US. Bibi helped fundraise the money needed for the plane ride and living expenses.
@@eryksun Thank you. I really appreciate the detailed background info. Very interesting.
Standing, but alone.
It is excellent
This is one of those “ if you know, you know” songs. My heart broke beautifully.
Could we have you do "Happy People" with X Ambassadors, Jack Ross & Teddy Swims.
Please do rens new retakes ... you'll love them ❤
thank you for sharing the love with other reactors, you have a beautiful soul, I have followed Ren for years am so glad people are seeing his talent he is a beautiful human ❤❤❤
He really is!
modern ballet art, tender intense-intimate music, fabulous!
Yes! Indeed!!
this song is so powerfull
This one is bittersweet... Goodluck ❤
Yeah. Ouch!
Thank you.... This song gets me every time, The song and video are a work of art. If Ren was signed to a big record company this song and video would be winning awards all over the world! What do you think about reacting to songs of your youth that you haven't listened in a long time? Maybe Tears for Fears - Shout, or Duran Duran - Rio.... What memories come back after hearing songs from the past? Thanks again
I think that would be really interesting!
Been there too many times to count. Not in the same manner as his physical and mental battles...but my own version of them.
Yes. When a person has a reference point from their own life, the art becomes so much more powerful because it’s personal. This one is personal to me as well.
@@redheadedneighbor Agree. As a wannabe poet I attempt to use that outlet to soothe. It's amazing how Ren writes what I want to say and does it so eloquently and, seemingly, effortlessly.
@@TheAxeification People who can express themselves so freely, yourself and Ren are very important to those of us who can’t do that. It is so freeing to hear how I have felt explained so well in song. It’s fascinating!
Hello warrior, two thumbs up for you! Look at you now and be proud! 💪🏼Love&respect! (Sorry, was just moved by this awesome reaction)☀🌧🌈
Thank you very much
I loved your reaction to this, it was soo very natural and like you, I know that place, maybe it's in a different area code but ohhh yessss I've known that place, sometimes I still suddenly wind up finding myself in that dark place.
Oddly Ren's music, his gift has helped me calm myself more, but there are days, sometimes literally for days, let's just say the other parts of me do cause quite the chaos within.
This song literally broke my heart the first time I watched the video and I got it completely.
I just cried listening to it again, it's my favorite of his I think, and even though it's heartbreaking, I get the uplifting half of it as well.
BTW you are absolutely beautiful and I'm truly sorry that you've been to that place and I truly hope you are in the better place always now 🤗
Thank you. What a beautiful and raw comment.
There was a season that was so horrible that I sometimes look back and marvel. I’m so sorry for your experiences as well.
I try to focus on the good now just as I did then to make it through.
Thank you for being company as I experience Ren!
@@redheadedneighbor I was literally less than a tenth of an inch away from my mind never thinking again after my father died years ago, I'll let you paint that moment in your own head, sooo yeah I truly get that amazed about making it through, I'm sooo fortunate to be alive, and it's funny for years after I never realized how fortunate I was, cause even though I didn't die, I felt dead inside, I got married, and was cheated on, that failed, finally met the love of my life, she died in my arms and took part of me with her, I should have died, I'll spare the details of days in a corner, you'd think I'd be dead, this is the point to all this, I'm still here, and stronger for all the pain and loss, and painful as life has been, it's also this crazy beautiful chaos, and it is beautiful, order isn't beautiful, you'd think it would be, bit chaos that is just life, that's where beauty resides
Lovely reaction to this most touching and moving performance.
Thank you. This one had my heart quivering
This one was powerful
I think the first part of Bibi's entrance shows the romantic image of what it's like supporting someone through a mental health crisis and then the next part is the grim reality of it.
Expertly explained. It was performed so beautifully.
This track is like a punch in the chops.
@@supertuscans9512 I would say that is accurate
Awesome reaction! Keep doing what you do!
Thank you very much
Of course there's his years of illness to consider but I still have trouble understanding how on earth he was pretty much unknown before Hi Ren broke him out. His song writing, his lyrics, the different genres, all as good as each other. How songs like Chalk Outlines have not been huge hits is beyond me. Apparently he's virtually written his next album already which is guitar based I think he said. Just thinking about songs you could react to have you ever heard of Radical Face, possibly as he's from there, anyway he does all his own stuff, mainly acoustic guitar/piano and was one of those that I stumbled across when I was down a you tube rabbit hole 3-4 years ago 😂 Anyway if you haven't, a good one to start with would be a song called The Mute which has really good lyrics and a good home made video made with friends and family.
I should keep that suggestion in mind. I love new artists! I plan on in the future, doing one day per month, random musical reactions from you guys. Be prepared for honesty though! Lol
@@redheadedneighbor Great idea. An honest reaction is exactly as it should be If you don't like it you don't like it. 😊 That was the song I first heard from him and he had loads more to dive into which is the great thing about discovering new artists isn't it. It's amazing where you can end up sometimes, the other day I ended up discovering this instrumental Japanese Jazz/Fusion band called T-Square 😂 I have no idea how I got there but they were actually really great and something I'd never have actively sought out which makes it all the better.
@@mattmid7012 that is what happened to me with some of my fav artists!! I don’t always like something or an artist right away but I can find myself with an excited heart after!
LeeJay and Stan from Highly Reactive sent me your direction.
I have seen you in the chats and didn't know you had a channel.
Happy to have found you.
This one is really rough for me.
To see him so thin and weak breaks my heart.
To see him cry shatters it.
He said thay this was filmed at the end of a really cold October.
After 3 scary ER visits and a nervous breakdown.
He wanted to show the things about himself that were ugly, his body and alchemize it into something beautiful.
Very well done.
I am new here and will be going through ALL of your Ren content.
This is just the first step.
I am so very glad that you are here! Those two guys are golden. True hearts.
It’s funny to me that when I first heard Ren, I didn’t like him. Can you believe that? But I always try more songs by an artist before I make a decision and I’m so glad I did.
This song is personal to me, I can relate so much to this. He is one of the most real, most sincere artists out right now. I am a fan.
@@redheadedneighbor I love his music AND him.
But, it's what is happening around AND because of him.
That I find astounding.
@@dawnpatterson8708 absolutely. He tells his story so well
Lee Jay from highly reactive mentioned you so here I am. Love your content so far
He did? Oh wow! Hello! Thank you for coming!
I'm impressed 😃This is a hard one to not get teary eyed on. The one that breaks me every time is the live version of Freckled Angels that Ren performed a few months after Joe died. Stock up on Kleenex before you watch that one. It's a beautiful tribute, but hits like a sledgehammer to the feelz.
I had a talk with myself before hand. Lol This one was very personal for me, so it took a great deal of concentration.
@@redheadedneighbor Yeah, this one hits pretty close to home for me, too. I went through a couple of years of misdiagnosis and incorrect medications, and this song does a great job portraying how things felt.
So happy to be far, far on the other side of it all now. I hope you are in a great place as well!
@@RenRabbitHole I love that he is getting recognition now
@@RenRabbitHole I am. I feel like we have to stay aware.💕 I am glad you are doing well. That makes me happy
If you don't cry at this song i dont understand how one can't cry with this one i bawl everytime.
It’s so touching
@@redheadedneighbor very. I'm sure you did your crying to it off camera. 💓💓
@@cherrybomb1386 I try so hard not to cry. I fight it. Sometimes I’m not successful. 🙄
@@redheadedneighbor i like to let it rain out my face i seek out songs like this to get my cries out.
@@cherrybomb1386 I like that. I really like how you said that.💕💕💕💕💕
Noisey neighbours are why I live on the moors. Good reaction as usual, bit of a grim song. I like it though😂
I live in the country myself but the country is getting loud these days. Preparing the fields and such…
I saw someone said that Bibi was Ren girlfriend but she left little bit after this came out
Yes, someone told me that. It’s sad. 😔
Try Ren and Sam in Mans world busking video
It will be on its way!
Just a word of advice- put a bit of effort into making yout thumb pic match the tone of the video! Do you think this track - or a track like Su!cide, warrant a big beaming grin? Even if that IS a frame from the start- you really shoulda grabbed a shot of yourself from within the song with an expression that matches the tone of the song - or its a huge tonal disonance- and can even look disrespectful.
Best solution- spend an hour to grab some shots of yourself from various reactions that match given emotions and label them - like - happy, excited, sad, shocked etc then use one as needed.
I’m sorry that you don’t approve of the thumbnail. They are not my strength. I admit that. But as far as my expression, it is the way I felt. Such exquisite art, even painful art, art that I relate personally… I have a similar story… seeing and hearing someone explain it like that when I could not, made me smile.
I mean no disrespect to Ren or Bibi nor you.
But that was my reaction.
2:44 I'm there now...
Hang in there my friend. It’s really hard sometimes. You aren’t alone. Remember that every “hero” has come from pain. You probably don’t feel like a hero, but you are here. You are a here-o. ❤️❤️
Thank you
@@f2fbassist169 I know what it’s like. If nothing else, you have us here to cheer you on. ❤️
It was not a reaction at all.... As if you didn't understand the content at all. You didn't say one word about ANYTHING except getting goosebumps. This piece deserves a lot more attention. Ren and his story deserve it. Sad.
As one reactor said- if you don’t know who Ren is, you’re wrong. I’ve been going through this due to health issues since 2015. I’m a shell of my former self so this one hits hard. But then with Ren it all hits in one way or another.
That sums him up. There is so much depth. I know exactly how that is, health battles. Honestly, that’s how I fell in love with independent artists on RUclips. My escape and community. Sounds silly, but it is 💯.
@@redheadedneighbor not silly at all. We find comfort and joy where we can.
@@StaceyGray-mj3mj ❤️💕❤️
Been there too long :/
Hugs, my friend.
@@redheadedneighbor thank you, I definitely need it.
She ended up leaving him. They all do. No one sticks through the hardships anymore. And im not looking for sympathy or attention but I'm over being let down and pushed aside.
It does seem that the mindset of forever has been lost to so many. It’s very sad. The hardest times can bring about their own rewards. Jobs change, health leaves, we get old, sick,.. all those things that happen to “ other people” do happen to us. For some, life gets too real.