Getting my friend to react to "HI REN" SHE CRIED! 

Reactors reacting to their friends being introduced to Ren is the new reactors meta 😅😀

The amount of empathy 'Good Ren' gets out of me is insane. The look in his eyes as he's trying to convince 'Bad Ren' that he's doing better as he cowers just kills me. And watching Bad Ren tear into him gets me pretty angry sometimes. It's a master class performance for 'Real Ren' to have pulled off both characters in real time like that. Especially when you see Ren in his interviews, and he's one of the most bright-eyed, sweet, and positive people I've ever seen. And then you find out all of the struggles he's been through as well? He's a true talent and inspiration. He deserves all the success that he has coming to him.

You’ve done exactly what Ren wants…. You spread the message 😊

Please show Hannah the Tale of Jenny and Screech - I think you friend is a sensitive soul and her reaction would be epic

Listening to Hi Ren does more for many people than years with a therapist. In this song!!!!? that he has crafted, Ren grabs on to how many people are with their inner voice and the mental turmoil. Then towards the end of the song he lifts us up with hope and turning away from the negative aspects of the inner voice. Then the cream on top is his monologue which shows us how to best learn to live with ourselves and do the "dance". And the cherry on the cream is that we are all the same and have to realise we live a life between heaven and hell which makes us all human

If you haven’t researched RENs health issues you definitely should, he had been misdiagnosed and medicated which has caused so many irreparable issues. Having an internal discussion is normal, otherwise all of our actions would not be thought out, and there are times when we have to weigh out our options, but a battle to this level is heartbreaking. Knowing that he was failed by the medical community and the permanent damage the caused is so devastating. Everyone is quick to take medication, I am on medication myself, but those medications all have long term effects, I am definitely not preaching, but I have seen years of memory loss already, when I had a ridiculous memory before. Just everyone be careful, understand that society can Not define normal, just look at our government, if that’s normal, I don’t want to be normal, Love to all❤, Thank you Shae.

thank you for introducing your friend to our favourite artist, please show her more Ren ❤❤❤

This is one of the most interesting reacts I've watching (and I've watched a ton). Hope Ren sees this one as it's really interesting to have such different views at the same time. Watching the reaction and impact to someone that doesn't fight these things while showing how uplifting it is to those of us that live with it constantly. I wish you both a wonderful dance through life

Yes Carlie! Please bring her back for more. I love reactors showing Ren to others!

Love this tune. Thank you for reacting to it! (Again too!) There's always so much to dissect in this video. Every time I watch it there's something else I notice or remember. Just insanely good. Just FYI. It wasn't done in one take. If I remember correctly it was 4 takes. 4 full takes though. Being able to get the up close shots and the wide shots at the same time without seeing the camera operator is impossible after he takes the camera off the tripod. But the audio is taken from one of the takes. So it's definitely him singing and playing. Not just lip syncing. Hence the mic on his gown and his guitar plugged in with a wireless transmitter, to a recording device.

I'm almost 52 years old, and this song is so relatable. I haven't had to deal with the mental health quite on the level that he has but I've come awful close to it. Like he said it's a pendulum constantly swinging back and forth. First time I heard this song it hit me like a ton of bricks. It is such a cathartic experience listening to his music.

This song gets me every single time I watch it. What jumped to the front is when you said I thought this was normal.

I love the song, I love the message and I feel like I relate to your reactions and emotions going through this song, remarkable.

I cant express how much this song means to me, I have ptsd, I tried shooting myself( Got lucky the gun jammed) , this song opened something in me to be ok with myself and have grown so much since first hearing it and in therapy . Might sound corny but this is kinda my fight song as it were.

I love that your friend doesnt get it. I dont wish this mental illness on anyone and am seriously happy she doesnt understand. Im a 53 year old man and this song sings to me more than any other song i had in the 80s

Now show her I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop!!!

The fact that Lyme disease can affect the brain, and that he was misdiagnosed for 7 years is horrible. Having a disease target your brain for that long unchallenged, yet you still produced one of the most impactful songs in history, and having the consensus consider you a genius, is amazing, and as inspirational as it gets.

I still find it fascinating that people who have such short attention spans watch the whole thing. Captivating

The “seashells on the sea shore” is from REN’s “Money Game Pt 2” highly recommend pt 1 & 2. Also, if you’re relating as someone who is medicated for mental health, watching his “Diazepam” is a must see.

Love you mouthing along to it, find myself doing that too, if I had the lungs of a free diver I think I could sing (and murder) most of Rens catalogue.

ty for the reaction hanna. i had major depression you can get through it and off the meds i did. i didnt beat it i learned to live with it and realize its all part of me. living a full life is a choice. sometimes it gets hard to make the choice to live possitive but i just do it. this piece resonates very much for me.

I've been watching Ren for the last 3-years.. He had me day one, it feels like listening to John Lennon! I've never felt so emotional for 20+ years..

His music certainly connects with those of us who understand the daily journey.

Ren is a genius

Great reaction 💯you gotta show her the tales of jenny and screech and violet next please💥🙌

Well done Carlie you looked visibly moved , hadn't realized just how much this song really effected you.

Hehehe Carlie's face at 1:32 - when you've just snuck up behind somebody you care for and pushed them into the Ren pool..

It's crazy how you can tell in the eyes who's seen it and who hasn't. This song cuts that deep.

Watching your face and seeing you pian I look behind your eyes and see what I've been feeling all my life . I share your tears I truly do . Be safe be strong and stay well . Thankyou for you work . Much respect .

Haha, this looks so funny to me. Like the frame of the picture. One is so happy to be able to hear this song again, for what looks like the millionth time already, and the other is just ready to shed a tear because it's the first time she hears it and it really struck her heart like it did for all of us the first time.

As you watch the video, note that the lights in the room flicker when “bad Ren”is singing…

Spent too many years in the mental health "battle" before accepting it as a "dance". You two ladies are awesome for sharing your rection to Hi Ren!!!

I loved your friend's hair ! (I accept that I am shallow but her hair is cool)

I think this, look at your friends eyes for the first minute of that song...no words! that music absolutely captivated her soul!

"Thats crazy to me, cuz i thought everybody felt this way". Holy shit how that resonated in me.

Carly Shea, although some random guy on RU-vid probably doesn't hold much weight, you should know that you come across as a really genuine and lovely person. Two virtues that are important. You're also beautiful. Im sure you have a lot to be positive about. I hope this didn't come across as too creepy, it wasn't meant to be 😂. Much love from England 👍

This is my favourite song as well. I have suffered from mental health issues for a long time and this song is a masterpiece, incredible. TommyBee.

I also feel like this daily. My first reaction to your friend saying that this is sad was confusion as this is literally my normal. If my normal is sad then idk. It’s weird cause whenever You feel close to escaping fully it just brings you back to where ever is worst. Though we move cause it’s all we can do, still got time and enough life to live

Man what kinda lovely shelters life must you have to not have ever experienced emotions and words and feelings and what ever led this song did to you ,

I think its time for youtube to wake up to reality where suicide and mental health issues are concerned. Its happening daily with kids and adults alike and we have Ren helping people open up about their problems their thoughts about what they are going through. His music is saving lives, MANY PEOPLE ARE LISTENING TO HIS MUSIC BECAUSE THE MESSAGE IS HELPING THEM. RU-vid NEED TO HEAR THE PEOPLE TELLING THEM WE NEED THIS WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT THIS TO SAVE LIFES

Yep it's filmed live and you can always tell if a singer is actually singing live by the movement of the throat and the veins on the side of the neck sticking out when they are singing. You can see it with Ren when they show side shots of him doing the yodeling in the beginning of the song (yes I know it's not technically yodeling but that's the best way to describe it lol) And when Ren sings at the end, the part where he starts off, "So cower at the man I've become) when he's singing that vein is popping out. When he stops you'll see it start to fade away.

You can understand it way deeper than your freind by far! You and people like us totally get what he's saying! Love it! Day by Day its rough but its all you can do I don't care what anybody says about it!

I had to watch it twice to really grasp the whole thing. The first play I was just so stunned I didn't hear half of it. This is one of the greatest songs/stories/art ever recorded IMO.

I was introduced to Ren like 2 days ago and have been obsessed ever since. I've listened to this song so many times and love watching the reactions. It's so interesting that there seems to be universal responses to certain parts of the song, surprise and shock and empathy. He is so amazing at evoking these emotions. I love your smirks at like oh friend we're going on a wild ride 😂

I meant to watch this live, or when I first saw this notification 5 days ago, A.A.D.H.D. I got distracted. 😂😊

I am like you, I thought everyone had this intense inner conflict. I literally yell at myself in my head... often. I thought that it was normal. It's awesome to see this thru your friends eyes. Now I understand why it doesn't affect some reactors in the same way.

i love how excited the reacter is. 😂😂😂😂😂 that is exactly how i am when i show anyone Ren. i can't explain the love i have for him. 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

I love Hannah! More Ren reactions with Hannah!

Im with ya there that I think like this about every day but then I try and be hard a be like I don't care what people say or care about me but deep down I guess me and most do! I like it and love your reactions and picks! 💙

You guys are too cute together! Your friendship is wholesome AF. ❤

One thing I find remarkable about this, is the opening vocals sound kind of silly at first, but when he closes with the same vocals they sound exactly perfect.

Em created this music. I'm enthused because he makes it himself. Wonderful reaction and impeccable song. Much love.

I'm 57 and heard a lot of songs over the years, and this is hands down the best song I've ever heard.

This performance, this "song", this lyrical and psychological masterpiece is making music history. I have watched the original many times and reaction videos to it several dozen times more, and it STILL moves me to tears and goosebumps. I know this inner dialogue, this fight oh so well, suffering from decades filled with severe depression, suicidal thoughts and immense loneliness. Ren has created something monumental, along with all his other amazing tracks and collabs. He is changing the world of music.

now show her Losing It.. she's gonna fall in love ;)

I feel like that everyday of my life - you're not alone

Hiya, you say Ren has 15 mill. views but that doesn't take in to account all the reaction videos which I think could easily double that.

Ren was treated for mental health issues (and was told it was "all in his head") for 7 years before he was finally correctly diagnosed with Lyme disease - by which time the damage had been done. He comes from Wales, UK, but lives in Brighton, UK. He is currently in Canada receiving treatment to try and undo as much of the damage caused as possible, This song is told from his personal experience.

7:25: “Really? Because I feel this way pretty much every day of my life…” Me too….me too 👍

Awesome reaction.. ;)

One of my favorite things now is watching people showing Ren to other people. Your friend had great reactions but I also liked watching you Carly. Ren has so many surprises in his songs and it's great to watch the expression on the face of those that know about them as they wait for the other person to experience them. The looks of knowing anticipation is priceless. And it was fun to watch you silently sing along with the song too. And many other reactors have compared his dialog to that of Smeagol Great job both of you

I was getting ready to say in a way its kinda like Dear Slim

I cry every time I watch this. It really pulled me out of a dark place. I love you sweetie. You remind me of my daughter that I lost on my birthday 2019. She would be 40

A month or so ago it was less then 7 milllion views. Its gathering pace.

The smeagol/gollum comparison is a good way to put it, for sure. I've seen other reactors say that too.

waking up every morning with a stone on your chest knowing you have to suck it up, feeling that your about to break is horrifying. almost breaking down in tears when ever you move.. beeing sceard when ever you go outside of the house.. life is not always fun.. atlest not for everyone.

Want to see amazing guitaring like that with unbelievable style and talent? Look up Miguel Rivera. Just wow!!

I love that there are people like you out there that realise this is the most amazing musical thing ever made. I use the word thing cos I don't really know what we should call it it's not just a song with a music video. It's soooooo much more than that. Let's call it a Rendio??? What you think?

Your friend resembles a grown up version of Spider-Man's baby in across the Spider-Verse, and I mean that as a compliment!

More reactions with your friend please. Again, great reaction to this video.

darn, your friend eyes is so beautiful, i got lost in her eyes

Here is some additional information on Ren's story that I gathered from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. Ren Erin Gill is a British musician/independent artist; born in Wales on March 29, 1990; he eventually moved to Brighton. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, Ren began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures. In 2010, he was signed by Sony Records and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point where he was unable to continue; subsequently, his contract with Sony was dissolved. Ren's illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours daily. Ren was initially misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which led him to experience psychosis and develop PTSD. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, joints, and PTSD. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure. Ren is currently in Calgary, Canada for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months (Summer of 2023) undergoing IV and other interventions five days a week. Ren recently underwent wisdom tooth removal and cavitation surgery. In addition, his Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, adrenals as well as his bones/joints. Now, Ren is receiving additional treatments for this previously undiagnosed condition. Let's keep supporting Ren as he undergoes his treatments. Check out and subscribe to his channel, if you are a content creator, ask your audience to subscribe to Ren. Ren's YT channel has less than 1 million subscribers while his videos have garnered millions and millions of views. Listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to the world, and his work is important in these troubling times. Someone has finally created a Wikipedia page for Ren, so there is additional information available. Here is the link to Ren’s GoFundMe page to raise money for his current treatment. Ren has exceeded his initial goal. However, his goal was very conservative and did not reflect the added costs of unforeseen surgical procedures, and treatment for additional health issues such as MCAD. www.gofundme.com/f/ren-get-better-from-lyme-disease-and-autoimmunity

Welcome, Hannah! Great reaction!

I saw Smeagol in this too. 🙂

The way she reacted is exactly the same way most people I know reacted to it. It's just genius. Song of the millennium imo

Reminds me of Tom Macdonalds song Best rapper ever.

Your friend's hair colour is really cool - especially as it's natural. BTW, Ren has said he isn't religious, but finds the "heaven/hell" and "angels/demons" imagery to be very descriptive.

You are young when you realize life you wont have the problem mentally

Keep fighting. Keep fighting. Keep fighting. And there's no blame. Not ever. But if you have the strength keep fighting. Lost my brother-in-law, my friend. Raised three fine boys.. Did a wonderful job and my sister is beyond brilliance . The eldest even managed to get a driving licence last month so we did good but if you can keep fighting !

Be Good to Yourself!

Red head not digging it blonde is absolutely in love

Now show her the tale of Jenny and Screech and crush her completely. Also when she said "Ive never experienced this" I cant even fathom how thats possible like what? People live like that? HOW? That seems like bullshit to me (I know its not but it still feels that way).

Shea, you are a beautiful person, and who is NORMAL? What is normal. You are who you are and you are beautiful.

i like redheads shes cute.... been watching you for while shea 170k subs now i remember few k

The belief in hope and we are not alone never a truer statement

I love how this reaction video touched on the differences in individuals like you said I battle myself daily and because of my struggle I forget there are people that can't really relate to that inner demon.

I love 2 younger woman showing emotion. Nowadays we as a society discourage that ish. Thank u lady

Hannah 😘 soz couldn't resist

She had no idea what she got herself into

I thought everyone was like this too, until I started watching people react to this. It's completely obvious who's cut from the same cloth...

It's great that you showed your friend. Gettng the word out is Still happening. This Post isan example of that. Many KUDOS!

Please bring your Hannah back her expression was fab ! 😅

Please Love ,React to Ren & Liv Sangster Live studio jamming session 🙏 💕. Brilliant 👏. Thanks from the UK 🇬🇧 🙏

That was lots of fun!🌿💔

Hannah needs to watch Jenny & Screech, Chalk Outlines, How to be me... you know the gauntlet already!

Talk about the worst pause times. And STOP TALKING! Listen, then talk.

I’m probably responsible for 50k of those views 😂. This is the biggest song I remember since Stan. One piece everyone loves. Except hi Ren is better

hi Shea and very nice to see you Hannah

This is something new to me and I am coming to like this style of music. This reminds me of Tom MacDonalds song "Best Rapper Ever"

Ren was diagnosed with depression bipolar chronic fatigue syndrome he had recording ram with Sony he got really sick so Sony dissolved there deal Ren went back to whales he got so sick he was bedridden 23 hours a day it took 7 year before Ren got right diagnosis he had Lyme disease and autoimmune illnesses he also got psychosis and it damage his brain and joints he in Canada right now gettin treatment if you look you will find more about his story than what I Said here