I Might Lose Some of Y'all on This One | Worship Drummer Reacts to "Hi Ren" by Ren 

As of pinning this comment, nearly 20,000 people have viewed this video. If you're joining us for the first time, I'd like to acknowledge a couple of missteps in the video to preempt any further comments-there are already over 100 mentioning them. At two moments during the video, I inadvertently speak during the performance. I recognize the significance of Ren's words and ask for your understanding. Rest assured, in each instance where I overlapped with the performance, I've gone back to ensure no word was missed. So, before you consider adding to the comment pile, please continue watching; everything gets addressed. Thank you for your understanding!

Don't worry about losing anyone by reacting to Ren. He speaks eloquently and frankly about his struggles. Consequently, he's gifted us a space in which we can feel safe to discuss issues that most of us find difficult to even acknowledge in ourselves. Not always easy to listen to, but always worthwhile.

got me at "O i can see where this is going" = you have no idea

Rather than losing viewers, most people find that their Ren reactions are the most viewed. Ren is very positive about reactors & some of his fans (RENegades) are obsessed with reactions. Ive got a playlist of Hi Ren reactions, & I just celebrated the 1000th reaction by releasing a compilation of 10 reaction clips & a 2 hr reaction to that compilation. That was only 2 months ago, but your reaction is already #1129.

When Ren was releasing his masterpiece trilogy 'Money Game' he ran a community game encouraging people to work together to solve problems. At the end he sent a message/animation called Eden. He explains what he understands about the fall of Lucifer and how he sees it leading us to a hopeful future. You should view this in conjunction with 'One Million Subscribers'. These together will explain why Ren is so loved by millions of fans!

Ren is agnostic but respects religious iconography and draws upon all sorts of faith based traditions.

The look in your eyes each time he changed things up was PRICELESS! Welcome to Ren. Prepare to have that look A LOT.

Ren is completely self taught in guitar acpustic, base, piano and drums. He spent many years bedridden with misdiagnosed Lyme disease which has damaged his brain ,organs and body and left him with serious medical issues. He crosses all genres and speaks for the chronically ill. He is definitely a wonderful guitarist. Ren is agnostic but Believes that both darkness and light exist in all of us. Very interesting take on things. Thank you. I subscribed for more Ren. He was also part of a band called The Big Push. Sick Boi is usually next. Completely different, or Chalk Outlines live with Chinchilla.

Great reaction!🔥🔥 I'm a true Renegade and you caught so much in this video...welcome to the Ren family❤Ren can do it all he plays guitar like a virtuoso he can rap he can sing, his story telling is beyond words. Please check out the Tale of Jenny and Screech the full video next the 13:32 mins version. as an FYI this video is a one shot live video and Ren does these a lot which just shows even how much more talented he is. This took only 4 tries to get this masterpiece. Ren has had a hard life it took 10 yrs for him to get diagnosed w/Lyme disease and in that 10yrs he suffered unspeakable pain and suffering. The pain caused his psychosis and he was bedridden for most of his 20's and he also suffers PTSD from his pain/torture from Lyme disease and being undiagnosed for so long. Ren is an Agnostic who chooses to believe in the human race and our ability to do better. I hope you continue down the Ren rabbit hole there is a huge catalogue of music to fall in love with!!!

The trilogy of "The Tale of Jenny and Schreech" will melt your mind!

If you want to experience more of his guitar and range, The Big Push - I Shot The Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop with him wearing red suspenders. It's another live performance with a collective of musicians, that made up the band, busking in the UK.

Atheist here. That's why I find this piece so amazing. Everyone can hear something different. I am struggling with mental health as well (luckily not even half as bad as Ren). And for the first time, I felt understood. It shows how I feel. The picture with the pendulum is amazingly strong and accurate. Each time I hear this song I am crying. But those are good tears if you know what I mean. It is so soothing.

I do not think you're going to lose us on this one! If this is your first, I predict that you pick up quite a few of us. Maybe lots. I subbed for MORE REN! Ren is just self-taught on everything. Today I found 27 minutes of Ren playing piano, which I enjoyed immensely, and you might, too.

I love to see someone new stumble into the Ren universe. Really hope you dive deep into his catalogue. 🤘🏼

Appreciated your insights. Ren is such a phenomenal artist and human being. Not necessarily for reaction, but recommend the 1Million Subscribers video and the Zach Sang Interview for some background. 💛

If you like NF, you are gonna fall head over heels with Ren. He's a genius level artist who can master every genre he touches. I envy you starting the journey, enjoy! ❤

Classical guitar? Yes. Classical training? No. Self taught for everything just a natural virtuoso really. With any genre and any instrument. His genre is literally, REN ❤

This is the song that made Ren go viral. He's made several great but quite heavy songs, like Jenny and Skreetch, How to be me, Su!cide, Chalk Outlines, Money Game. But he's album Sick Boi (that made it to #1 in Britain, an incredible feat for an independent artist!) is all rap. Some songs are just him having fun and flexing, with a lot of flow switches and (sometimes very dirty) word play.

Your reaction and analysis were fantastic! You’re about to get a ton of information about Ren dumped on you by Ren fans!😅 Your musical knowledge was really interesting to hear! I find it so interesting to see how we all interpret things differently though our own beliefs and world views. I am a huge Ren fan and a Christian, which seems to be less common in Ren’s fan base. The first time I saw Hi Ren, it was a lot to take in. I recognized the talent, it was powerful, but parts were very jarring and it took some time for me to process them. Ren calls himself agnostic but enjoys the stories of religion. He has a lot of religious and spiritual themes in his music. And he speaks a lot on mental health. Ren is very intentional in his music but he also leaves a lot of things open to interpretation. I see Hi Ren as an internal battle with self doubt and mental health, as well as a spiritual battle. I can pull a lot of truth out of it from a spiritual perspective that maybe Ren didn’t intend. I can really see God using Ren to bring people together, make them think, and start some interesting conversations.

I hope you fall down the Rabbit hole of Rens world, Ive subbed to see more. As others have said, you have a lot of knowledge for the music and I feel you will enjoy other aspects of Rens music. Enjoy the ride, love from the UK

I needed this today. Great reaction! Keep shining your light.

I have watched a number of Christian reactors deal with Hi Ren. Yours was easily the most respectful and insightful. Thank you. ❤ Blessings to you.

Thanks for your fascinating insights. I've never heard anyone else talk about the shift from the key Dm to F. Someone else said that ending on the chord of F makes it feel unfinished if you think it's still in the Dm key. Both ways of looking at it work with the song's themes, whether it's just unfinished or moving to a new phase.

Ren is a new kind if Gospel. Or therapy for many of us. He makes you feel.

Great reaction dude. I think you are selling yourself short calling yourself a drummer, your musical knowledge is far greater than any drummer I have ever played with 👍👍😂

In the future, Be sure to back up and listen again to the lyrics you missed when you talked over them. For all of Rens music and videos, be sure to really listen carefully. His lyrics whether singing or rapping are important. some of his stuff is silly but most are important. Oh and sorry I do love your reaction, great insight. I am going to be 75 in a couple weeks. Maternally raised a christian, my mother was a devote catholic, she varied though and searched other religions, always curious, near her death she was more into God and her first beliefs. I could not and would not ever tell her she was wrong or our thoughts were different, or how I felt of her belief, it would have broken her heart. Over the years from my experiences I lost the christian, or any religious ideas. I went to agnostic when a teenager, and now I am atheist from my 20's to now. It is what it is, my life, my experiences, my wins and gains or losses have shaped me. Not religion or ideas from religions. I watch and listen to Ren no matter what direction he goes with his music because I like the variance in his lyrics. How he feels and sees things. I have no problem when hearing some individuals talking about their faith or what they believe, I will only be upset when it seems to be pushed on me or trying to convince me that I am the wrong one. As long as I am still a kind person, love life, people and nature, I think I am doing ok, better than ok. except for some old age physical issues my mind no longer dwells on disturbing issues.

Welcome to the wonderful world of ren, where you can always expect the unexpected! 😊 subbed in hopes of more ren 😁💜

I really enjoyed your reaction and look forward to more of your perspective in the future. Thanks✌️

He sings "I will rise from the east and I'll settle on the ocean floor." -- see Psalm 139:9-12

One of the most perceptive reactions I've seen on this and I've seen hundreds. Thank You. Subscribed.

Subbed, interesting reaction... and welcome to the rabbit hole. Will be interested in your reactions to some of his back catalog.... has many tracks were he question all his support pillars including his faith through the pain he has endured... strap yourself in you're in for a ride 😉👍

Love your precise reaction 👍 You're not gonna lose anyone, you're gonna raise with Ren's community by going on the Ren's journey 😉 More Ren please ! Thanks 😘

Hey dude, welcome to the ren rabbit hole. Your about to be inundated with subs. Ren speaks from the heart and talks about every day issues with health and social daily interactions of life. Love you guitar breakdown. Not heared it said like that before. Hope you fall down the hole brother but just a warning...it's a long way down lol. Please do the tale of Jenny and screech next the 13 minute version. It's a trilogy that's been put into one video. Welcome to the " book club " lol ( RENagades will get this one ;) ) look forward to your new journey my friend. New sub for your ren journey here from UK ❤❤

Hi there, My interpretation of the final guitar chord is that it leaves the listener hanging and it doesn't resolve musically indicating the fact that the dance is not over and will continue eternally.

As a believer, I love Hi Ren. It is such an amazing picture of the battle of the flesh and Spirit. I have listened to this song so many times and I still get chills and tear up when he stands to his feet.

This was such a good reaction! Thank you! Subbing to watch your Ren journey.

You don’t miss a beat. Great reaction and analysis. Subbed. All best!

This is quite the rabbit hole you're about to drop right into. Have fun.

New subscriber here for any Ren reactions 😊

I'm enjoying your reactions to Ren so much❤️. Love watching your facial expressions, even if you never said a word we would have a pretty good idea of what your thinking. Great insights on this masterpiece.

When I look at this live performance, I see it as the intro and start of creativity up thru the yodel. It is then interrupted by doubt, and the proverbial curtains part, and we witness the internal conversation between the 2 sides. it culminates in doubt declaring it's existence is in everyone and is everywhere and an individual is helpless to prevent that. Then hope steps up and helps return Ren to be distant and still, and states his ever persistence and presence as well. "We are coin of two different sides." The creativity is then allowed to continue (back to the yodels). This time, however, both sides are present, as indicated by the set lights flashing (they were not in the first yodel). The poem at the end is part of the performance in every version I've heard of it. What I get most from that poem is the first line: "When I was 17 years old, I shouted out into an empty room, into a blank canvas, that I would defeat the forces of evil." I feel this shows how we do not start with the life experiences to understand the implications of creating balance within ourselves. We have naive expectations of black and white, good and bad, positive and negative. Meanwhile, we miss the importance of recognizing grayness. "We must not forget, that we are human beings." My final thoughts are that navigating through life is a balancing act of that coin of 2 different sides. The expectation of either extreme (such as total salvation or absolute corruption) are deceptive, in that there will be internal struggles in everyone's lives at some point in time. Growth, development, and teachings are tools to give the individual to create that balance, allowing movement forward, rather than any other direction.

As soon as you said NF you read my mind.

The line (or one of them) which many miss is. "Ferocious, persistent, imortal like you, we're a coin minted different sides" .. Its Ren recognizing *his* dark side. (Not "A" dark side) He's already given us the clue with "l am you, you are me, I am you Ren" . *His* "demon" gained control, pushed him to the edge. (It was largely a combination of misdiagnosis and incorrect medication.... 🤷🏼‍♀️) . But then we see older, calm, reflective Ren, (who we learn later, has "learned to relax") . He's learned to "stand on his own two feet" and proclaims that he is a force to be reckoned with when he sings at the top of his lungs that since he has *been* through more than many will endure and not only survived, but, going back to my original point, he *Recognises* his dark side, and has learned to live WITH it. . We ARE (all) "coins minted different sides", dark and light. Ren, having seen both his sides can reconcile their existence and his dark side will not win. . He's not making excuses, it's HIS. He owned it. . That's why I respect him. . No excuses.

Love the reaction! This is a pure work of art, by one of the greatest all around artists of this generation! Subbing to get to follow your Ren journey, it's a beautiful one!

I am a BIG Ren fan so I subscribe in the hope of more ❤ You make a cool reaction whit a lot of comments on details - Amazing. Thank you

Really enjoyed your reaction to this masterpiece. Ren is agnostic but is well-read and educated in religions. He is self-taught and is a musical genius. His backstory is incredible and despite all the struggles he has lived through, he is one of the kindest, most caring people I have encountered. If you want to learn more about who Ren is, check out his million subscribers video on RU-vid. One of his true gifts is being able to stimulate discussion about difficult subjects. Subbed for more Ren. 💜💜

O..M..G (no pun intended but very apt). I have watched countless reactions to Hi Ren but your's stands out for me by a mile. You've picked up on nuances most others haven't which I thought I were imagining, I also think the little glance at the camera when he says that things are falling into place belies his need for validation about that as if he knows how he should feel and what he should say but isn't totally convinced. As a lifelong atheist I love your religious insight and interpretation which for me demonstrates the common ground regardless of type of faith or lack of it. You will get lots of recommendations to do next and you should most definitely do them all but I think Eden would be a very interesting one for you (it's not even a song!). Personally I think people commenting on the existence and merits of a god/gods are missing the point entirely, God bless you brother and welcome to the world of Ren. Peace, then Love.

Subbed and jumping on your Ren train! Great reaction - excited for more.

Please do Ren's tale of Jenny and screech, full version. But beware, it's a tearjerker.

Very insightful and interesting reaction. I do think that Ren's inclusion of lyrics that are religious aren't meant to be taken quite so literally, but more for imagery and metaphorical purpose, to demonstrate the eternal struggle of the duality of human nature. But we all view things through the lens of our individual perspectives. You view this as a musician who is Christian, and I view this as an agnostic who is a writer and majored in psychology. So us coming to different conclusions is really no surprise, particularly when it comes to art, which by its nature is open to interpretation. Ren is also a very talented lyricist whose word choices are deliberate and often have more than one meaning, so varying interpretations to his work are understandable and valid. But I think we can definitely agree this is a moving video created by an extraordinarily talented person. Also, I subbed, because even if I don't agree with your interpretation, I find it interesting to hear. And I watched one of your FiR reactions previously, so I know I enjoy your videos. :) Now, a little more on Ren, which might be helpful should you choose to go down the renegade rabbit hole (which I encourage!): the autoimmunity he mentioned comes from a tragic backstory. He contracted lyme disease I think about 8 years ago (not sure exactly), but it went undiagnosed until recently, during which time the disease managed to do a lot of damage to his body. This also caused major problems with him mentally, which lead him down a difficult road with mental illness. He still has chronic health problems but is finally getting some effective treatment. He managed to hit the UK Number 1 last year with his album "Sick Boi," all without a label backing him. He likes to do a lot of one-take videos, and "Hi Ren" is one of them (he had a mic on during the video, I don't think you saw it though). I know I relate to Ren because I've had a similar medical misdiagnosis that was difficult, but I believe his genuine openness draws people in as effectively as his talent even if they haven't shared that experience, which has created a very vocal and supportive fanbase. I mean, I don't write literal essay-length youtube comments for just anyone! :D Ren is something special though, and I think if you check out more of his music, you'll be pleasantly surprised and often moved. Cheers!

Thanks for sharing your analysis, thoughts, insights!

What an interesting reaction. Thanks. Subbed for more Ren reactions

Welcome to the reneverse you will not be disappointed the renegades will find and follow much love from uk

As a musician myself with intermediate theory knowledge, I really appreciate your music theory insight on this. I've watched a fair few reactions, and was expecting you mostly to talk about the theological aspects. But you're spot on with the diminished to augmented, the minor to major switches. Most musicians (including me) wouldn't have even spotted them, but I'm pretty sure Ren put them in there intentionally. So fair play to you for catching onto yet another Ren easter egg.

Thanks man, enjoyed this.

Glad you found this, love Ren ❤️‍🔥 Thank you, new sub

A big renagade here you react we will flock, great reaction

I wanted to say that I found you by watching Falling in Reverse reactions. I just subscribed to you today because of who you are not your content. I am not a religious person but you are a true testament to your faith and humankind.

Thanks for the reaction to this work of art.

I really enjoyed your analysis. Subbed

Ren is, simply put, the most dynamic artist working today. He recognizes no boundaries, to the point where every next video you watch from him will shock you as much as the last, but in a totally different way. You should check out his collaborations with the singer Chinchilla, "Chalk Outlines" and "How To Be Me"

Great interpretation. I really enjoyed it. More Ren all the time. The "Renegades" will come and support you. Ren is completely independent but his album knocked Rick Astley off the Number one spot. He mixes genres. There are excellent busking (street performance) videos with his band The big push and his collaborations with the likes of Sam Tompkins and Chinchilla are also must watches. Yes, The tale of Jenny and Screech the full trilogy is outstanding but I would like to see you react to Blind eyed The Music Crowns version because you will appreciate the musical complexity and you can also delight in the beautiful falsetto of Sam Tompkins, who he met at a young age on the streets of Brighton when Sam was struggling to make his voice heard.

❤🎉❤🎉❤great reaction! Enjoy your amazing journey with Ren🎉🎉🎉

Fantastic reaction. Great commentary on music theory!

Welcome to the Rennaissance @teckreactions and 🙏 thank you ❤ for your empathetic and insightful Ren reaction! I liked 👍 it and subscribed 🔔. Ren has got an awesome back catalogue, and I am looking forward to you discovering it. So what do you want to see and hear next? A ballady thing w/guitar? 🎸🧑‍🎤🧑‍🎤💊⚪ Ren X Chinchilla - Chalk Outlines (live). Rap? 🐟&🍟🌈🚢🌊 Genesis. Rappetyrap? 🐷 The Hunger. Fun stuff? 👯👯👯👯❤🎶 Love Music. Raggae? 🎸🎸🎸🥁 The Big Push - I Shot The Sheriff/Road To Zion/Hip Hop (red suspenders). Hard beats? 💉🐷💊 Sick Boi or 🦁🐷🦍 Animal Flow. Goofy madness? 🚲🐺🦍 Losing It! (FISHER Rap). More EDM & Rap? 🥁 Down On The Beat. Masterly storytelling horrendously sad stories? ❎❎🎸🎺🏥🔪 The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full 13 min version). Another great one-take storytelling short movie? 🚗🔫 Murderer or 🎸💰🐚 Money Game! Deep thoughts? ☁ Dear God, Meaning or Dominoes. Trippy electronica? 🎹💊 Diazepam. Souly-folksy Rap? "Do you Believe?". Bluesy? "Hold On!" or 🚗 Everybody Drops. More singing? 🧑‍🎤 Humble. Acapella singing? 💰🐚 Money Game Part 2 (Live) or Loco. Acapella freestyle battle-Rap? 👑 Dumb King Come. Harmonies? 🦢 The Big Push - Swan Song. Crazy Punk? 🐰 The Big Push - XBox Marijuana. A song in French language? 🥖 French Song. Radio-hits? 🔥 Fire or 🍟 Uninvited. Have great fun! Renegades do not like when reactors do Violet's Tale before Jenny and Screech. Best to use this (13 min-long) version that has them in order: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TYAnqQ--KX0.html

Subbed for more Ren reactions Liked your interesting thoughts and musical knowledge Im a person of faith since I was 17 but prefer not to be labelled and have deconstructed from religion over the last 15 years very much in the Wm Paul Young style I watched this a year ago and have stayed for Ren's unique sometimes challenging and very human take on things His musical abilities are so diverse its been a very good year of enjoying music for the first time in decades

Very nice review. The best I have seen on this song, which is a very important song for me. Thank you

Absolutely stunning reaction! Thanks

I suspect that today, the devil wears a 3 piece suit.

Ren❤❤❤

Great reaction and insight, thank you Sir, I look forward to more, thank you 🙏🦉❤️🐊👍

Great reaction, really enjoyed your insight. And you will definitely gain more subs through Ren. New sub here from Wales, UK 😊 👋🏼. Hoping you delve down the rabbit hole further, cant wait to see your reaction to his other stuff, you'll be blown away.

with your back ground, i'd recommend "Dear God" by Ren next.

If you get us renegades youll have thousands of viewers we support those who find our Ren good luck to you and enjoy the rabbit hole if you choose to

Appreciate ya reaction to Ren. He’s such an amazing person and artist. Hopefully you react to more of his works. I’m also a huge NF fan and from PA. Go Steelers!!! 😊

Love your interpretation on this one. This is over 200 reactions to Hi Ren.... I think your take on it some things up fast better than most.... Liked, and subscribed.... Thank you Brother.... PRAISE JESUS ❤️🙏

Ren is an AMAZING Artist❤

I was listening to Ren's Money Game pt 2 before he blew up, and the funny thing was, when I first saw this video, I didn't know it was the same guy until he said "oh we've heard it all before, she sells seashells on the seashore" and my mind literally exploded 😂

REN’s community is a gift that keeps on giving. Thank you for your reaction and hope you become one of our numbers 😂

New UK 🇬🇧 Subscriber and I am happy to watch you be in our darlings RENs journey and wow he’s amazing 😻

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on Eden by Ren.

Hi. New subscriber. Here for more Ren reactions. Your analysis was amazing. But I did laugh when you said " Oh, I know where this is going" .welcome to the Ren rabbit hole ❤

This may be my favorite reqction to ren. I'm a tech director for a church in Texas and have really enjoyed all your reactions. You do such a great job of breaking down the song musically, thematically, and lyrically. Thanks for adding so much value to all of your videos.

so sorry to comment again but this was done in 1 take. it took him 3 times to get it all the way though. but it came out great🥰 love your break down of music.

Nothing at all to do with this video … but as a musician I think you would really appreciate Oscar winning tears by Raye with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. It’s phenomenal!

Wow! I just saw that youve replied to almost every person 🤯 With rens legions of super devoted fans i guarantee you will not be able to keep up soon. Theres been over 1200 hi ren reaction videos already and your take was somehow fresh. Really enjoyed it and have subbed. Please do "the tales of jenny and screech" by ren also. Its a work of art.

Great breakdown. Love your perspective. never read a religious book so liked that you broke it down a little. Note on the keyboard comment was the 1st time I heard it.

You’re NOT a turnoff. So thankful. Believer 25 years. And I am the FIRST to change the channel when my brothers in Christ start witnessing. But, not with you. You have a gift. Probably the most precious of many. You have a natural ability to speak about Him without losing the audience. Love you man.

The devil isn't trying to destroy us, his only goal is to separate us from a/our relationship with God. In fact the devil wants us to have everything we ever desire in life as he knows the less we struggle and the more we think we know or smarter we think we'vebecome, the less likely we are to turn to God.

You are exactly right brother, you are one of the few who have gotten your reaction right.

Great reaction thx. Subbed 🇬🇧

I think you will get a lot out of reacting Rens’s treaty on greed. The Money Games Part 1,2,3 . Musically and intellectually there’s a lot to discuss and react to in these three musical masterpieces

i just found you video and subscribed,🥰 to see Ren vocals, check out Ren Busking---- The Big Push - I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop🥰

Ren is one of the greatest and creative artists of our time. His songs always have a message ❤❤❤

Aweome reaction man. Earned another renegade sub 😊

He's really just using biblical imagery, demon on the shoulder, Revelation type pictures to represent his dark side and the angelic/hope for his super light side. However, his message is about internal balance, the light side doesn't win the argument, everything remains balanced. It's really just a story of the struggle of mental illness with its extreme highs and lows. I'm not sure his religious background but I believe he's either atheist or a deist.

She won six British awards last week!

Ren is ruling the video waves right now! 🙌🏻 It’s about the negative self doubt we all hold in ourselves.

I really enjoy it when the reactors get a bit more technical in their analysis...😊

Ren is amazing ❤ You should do some NF 🎶☺️