Ren - Genesis (Acoustic Version - Live) 

Stream Genesis on all streaming platforms here renmakesmusic.lnk.to/Genesis Lyrics here for anyone who wants them! When I’m by myself I find my mind starts drifting somewhere else, It’s not inside this dimension, it's definitely somewhere else, I wrestle with my thoughts, constant wrestle with my mental health, I’m put on life-support I’ve been put upon the highest shelf My whole life I’ve been fighting This cake it don’t have icing These mantras I’m reciting They’re meant to keep me sane I don’t know if they’re working Cerebral cortex hurting Maybe it’s all learning? Maybe it’s cause… Life is a lottery, What an anomaly Sometimes its riches and sometimes its poverty Sometimes your nerves have been fried by neuropathy begging the surgeon to have a lobotomy, honestly, I’m a speak honestly, honestly, life is ironically fucking me chronically I have been ill in myself and it bothers me, License for killing myself, call me Connery Ah, I’m a be straight with you now I’m a go straight for the heart Pupils dilate in the dark people die-late in the dark Noah was late for the ark Hmm Noah was late for the ark genesis rain and it rain when it starts Genesis pain in the art Genesis aim for the heart Genesis Genesis When I’m by myself i find my mind starts drifting some where else, its not inside this realm of though its definitely somewhere else, Wage war upon my deamons i’ve been knocking on the gates of hell A heretic, a heathen i’ve been screaming in this padded cell its pain making, my pain waking, its painstakingly cold My soul aching my bones breaking when holding onto control Wrap yellow tape round the body shape - put the body in the bag zip close It’s malignant, its mutating, it’s such a sight to behold Ah ha, mh hm let me be real for a second, mhm tongue is a gun its a weapon, hm reload blat, blat ,dead em Mh hm beast mode, armageddon get em let me take the wheel for a second hit a hoop like Shaquille O’Neal with aggression regroup with a three point steal in succession Sswish swoop and I’m making them feel the profession Making them feel the profession Making them feel the profession Time is the author, the lesson Time is a murderous weapon Time is a curse and a blessing Time is confined in the eye of my mind That reminds me that life is just slipping right by, Take my piece of the pie And then feed and unwind I find freedom in rhymes To defy my depression I’m a be straight with you now I’m a go straight for the heart Pupils dilate in the dark people die-late in the dark Noah was late for the ark Hmm Noah was late for the ark genesis rain and it rain when it starts Genesis pain in the art Genesis aim for the heart Genesis

I found Ren late one night, and sent the link to my husband - who is the kind of person that could win a quiz show about music. He has collected, read, played and listed to it all, all his life - with 10,000 vinyl records that fill a room and a big part of his life. The next morning I found him crying in his chair. As he wiped his eyes on his sleeve, he said, 'I've heard it all, but I've never heard anything like that'... Hi Ren. We love you.

I am an old woman from Poland. My English teacher's name is Mr. Google translator, so I listen to your songs and understand them more with my heart than with my head. Thanks for the song lyrics under the videos. Such a dessert for later. For reading before bedtime. You're rockin 'man! You are the voice of people who are not brave or talented enough to show the world what eats them from the inside. My pain has a melody now, my fear has finally found its rhythm. THANK YOU❤️❤️❤️

One thing I've learned from the comments is that there's old people from all over the world listening to Ren. Generational this guy.

Didn't matter how many takes we did of this, every time that little high pitched melody chorus came in it made me grin quietly with a shiver down my spine

As someone with peripheral neuropathy and 14 diff conditions including organ failure, that neuropathy line hit hard, after suffering from the age of 23-34 I've waited 11 years for the lyric "life is ironically fucking me chronically!"💖💖

“…pupils dilate in the dark, people die late in the dark…” Incredible lyrics, well done and thank you sir!

I will never get over how beautiful his singing voice is😭😭😭

I'm 73 years old and I've been fighting for mental health. All my life. I feel your pain and you're struggle

Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson, Kurt Cobain, 2pac... these artists have transcended art through their music. And come about once in every life time. Ren YOU are part of that very same group and I never thought I'd live long enough to hear another legend. Thank you for the music mate.

Today my mom called me to say that she can’t stop listening to Ren, I’ll make sure she’s up to date with this brand new precious piece❤

No fan of rap, but this is extraordinary. Getting to the stage of ""if it's Ren, then it's fine by me." Thanks to all concerned

I can't decide if I like the acoustic better or the original version. I ❤ both so much. All the love to anyone who reads this.

If you think a song can't get any better...

2:31 the way that man looks at you; we all looks at you that way; admire ! full of respect. Love you Ren and thank you ❤

I think the biggest praise I have is that I often don’t know or care if a performance is studio recorded or live, cause it sounds so good either way. It shows confidence as a performer and lets anyone who doubts your talent see for themselves that none of it is faked.

0:38 I'm so in love with those musical voice cracks Edit: the whole song too tho, i thought that the studio version was great, but this got somehow even better

Man this song has quickly became one of my favorites

This guy is a modern Shakespeare. His music has woken me up. Incomparable talent this guy has. Truly magnificent

There is nothing more captivating than a soul baring itself for all to see.

I love the acoustic versions that Ren does, they are just gorgeous. ❤

50 years old country guy and I can't stop listening to Ren. I can relate to a lot of his music. This version and video is 🔥

I’ve never in my lifetime seen a musician that , no matter their ages, musical preferences, income, skin color,etc -can all relate to and appreciate Ren! Amazing! Laura frm Baltimore Md. USA

You sir are one of the most raw and genuine artists on this planet.

Definitely the best at switching genres!. An his lyrical word play on real topics is next level honestly blunt!.

Oh I forgot just how much I really love this acoustic version. I’ve played it over and over, and every time I come back to it I love it more. ✨✨🔥🔥🔥

God, this song... Ren really love Sing, this is so obvious ❤

Ren, theres nothing at the top of the fame mountain, stay away and carry on doing your music your way. Genesis is astounding,

You're currently getting me through the worst time of my life. Thank you so much.

Absolute GENIUS!!! I don't know if I have become a massive fan of another artist quicker than I have the first time I heard your music. You have a special gift bro. I am just just glad I am blessed to be able to witness it. Keep crushing everything you do!! ✌️❤️ from Pittsburgh, PA USA!!!

This is absolutely my favorite version of this one Ren, and I love the verse "the tounge is a gun it's a weapon" damn the way you roll that tounge of yours 😉🫠 I had to say that.....

This is one of the best song you ever written in my opinion. Love it so much, I can't stop listening to it and ninininininonono

time is confined in the eye of my mind it reminds me that life is just slipping right by take my piece of the pie.....The breath control to get through that verse. Sick Ren.

I can’t get enough of the live versions of any Ren song 🤗

Ren. Your music is DOPE. As a fellow mental health sufferer. I fucking salute you brother. I hope you make it to the moon.

I can see that you're feeling every word of this. THIS is what music and art is about Ren! You're bloody inspiring!

I have no words. I love this young man so much. He means so much more than he knows. My life has been about my grandsons until Ren. He.... is just a genius on a whole new level. I just can't describe what he does for me & soooo many others. In a world of negativity, REN is a totally unexpected path to the light we all crave in our life. GREAT JOB YOUNG MAN. YOU! YOU ARE AMAZING!!!

Gotta say I love these live acoustic videos you do. So much more passion and emotion than most artists. Love your work, can't wait for more!

WOW!!!!!! OK, Ren...I am blown away and to be quiet honest emotional at this version of Genesis!! First version I watched already had me fully invested and craving more of your Artistry as does all your hidden Gems I've dug and dug for the past few months. This one though, the intimacy, the unrehearsed, let it flow rawness, the pure organic talent and creativity that naturally flows out of you is like the Elvis, Queen, Eagles, Eminem, Frank Sinatra of this Generation. A Generation full of hopelessness, mental illness, division, hurt and distrust as we all are either awake, or awakening to the realization that everything taught and believed has been nothing but a monopoly of simulation cultivated into our minds for the sole purpose of control and manipulation, darkness, evilness, infiltrated by Elite Narcissistic, Money hungry, Poisonous Plagues that have taken the beauty out of Music, Art, Life PERIOD and given us Light, Hope,and Happiness and your reminding us all of what's important today and what real music still can be a long with courage to be vocal about our struggles and mental stigmas that's left us scared, embarrassed, ashamed, and confused draining our light from within our souls leaving us lifeless, going through the motions of a brain washed, ideological, society made to weaken and defeat us. Thank You for being that voice to speak out and break the barriers made to dehumanize us and stray us from peace and happiness.

I just love Ren's Acoustic stuff this is so good. thanks Ren you are a force to reckon wth .. Awesome

Freaking amazing. 💯💯💯 We need a acoustic/live album released in physical form like cd and vinyl. 👍

Ren is too underrated, people need to acknowledge this man more for his incredible range of pitch, creativity, and his incredible to create this masterpiece lyrics. Much love.

Incredible 👏 His live performances are just something else, what a talent ❤

Pupils dilate in the dark , people die-late in the dark... genius, perfect genius. on so many levels.

This Lyrical Genius, always kills it, He is better live, his voice so unique, usually people that have an accent, when thy sing it leaves them, Ren's doesn't his uniqueness is what makes him, Great, Diff , genuine & humble it makes him stand out from all the rest...💯

I can tell you all had a great time making this! Keep it up!

I am an ancient rock in the desert of Eternity. In all my millennia I have never liked rap music. But this song has changed me genetically. I am now a supermacrocellular organism. I commune with sandworms and play Saturn like a cymbal. Thank you, young man, for changing an impossibly old man into a reasonable person.

I'm ashamed I slept on this song for so long. Had no idea there was an acoustic version. Ren your vocal talents are insane.

Damn! Straight to the heart indeed, I’m not cold but I got the chills. Oh Ren be well, you are on my mind. Sending lots of love and good vibes your way. ☮️🥰🙏🏻

Your diction and enunciation are INCREDIBLE! You have great pitch and rhythm and the ability to apply dynamics and emphasis to your voice and use your falsetto creatively. 🤯❤

Oh my. I just keep finding more Ren. I love the video for Genesis but.....there's just something about this version, I can't put my finger on it. Like so many people Ren I have been moved by your music, your span of musical genre is outstanding and I'm sure that even though I've not been on planet Ren very long I'm sure to be here for the long haul. Good health to you, may you be reborn a well man. Be the butterfly emerging from the chrysalis and start afresh. ❤

I F*KING LOOOOOVE THIS SONG. IVE PROBABLY LISTENED TO IT 500 TIMES. ALMOST KNOW IT PERFECTLY BY HEART.

My favourite song! Incredible performance ❤

Goosebumps bro. Everytime. You are insane

Stumbled upon Ren a few moths back and huge fan since. One of the most technical, original, philosophical, and immensely talented song writers and artists I've ever heard. Have to say I prefer when he vocalises the hooks in the songs (like this and acoustic blind eyed) but that's just personal preference. You do you man. You are appreciated 🤘

Ren, you’re absolutely something special. It kinda sucks that it took me so many years to find you but your songs touch my soul. Life isn’t easy and its hard to feel alone in your thoughts. It’s incredible how you manage to describe them in these awesome songs that you write. You deserve all the love and respect in the world and thank you for making me feel less alone during dark times. Stay safe and greetings from the Netherlands.

I'm a sucker for acoustic versions. Reminds me of the old days when my favorite grunge bands dropped their MTV Unplugged shows. Much love Ren!

Your wordplay, cadence, passion, everything.... is so flawless. Thank you for another gem!!

I love this acoustic version of Genesis!! Thank you so much for doing it! 💜

Bro makes pain real in all languages. Believe. Thank you, Ren. I’m sorry for it, that it happened to you. I’m so sorry.

Never will get tired of listening to this magic!!

Ren, you're blowing me away man. Every rendition of every song is something new and profound in its own way. Thank you for doing your thing and taking us along on this journey.

So much Talent bottled up in one human being, we are blessed to have you Ren!

Im from Texas. Listen to everything. Well, everything good. I understand ‘good’ is subjective. So its just about my subjective view on his objective role… Ren, is possibly the most talented overall ARTIST that iv heard in a long time. Please keep it comin Ren.

Go on lad ,fecking class...🎶🎼🎤

Such a masterpiece live... I cannot stop listening to this. Waiting for an acoustic album after Sick Boi 😊

We're blessed to be your audience.

Holy crap this version is fire

Just a massive shout for the guitars in this . Ren is amazing but let's not forget all the skill on display here 👏👏

I just love this version so much 🥰🔥

I love the experimentation! I do this a lot when playing the piano. I love the freedom Ren shows here!

Sincerely one of the greats ❤

Im glad " Hi Ren " went viral . Because it allowed me to experience all of your other work that I may have never found. Big push , rap, rnb, rock, soul ,reggea! Unbelievable man.

I'm a gen x'er and I just found you this morning and you are so beyond awesome and talented! I know you will blow here across the pond! My wife is also blown away...you are such a breath of fresh air and gritty darkness, full of life and creativity! Know you touched 2 old ones here! Thank you for getting past all your obstacles to be able to reach me!

Dude, every time I watch one of your videos, I think about how I thought I got Ren, but then he would go and flip the whole script, and I would have to listen to another song and repeat the process. Seriously, man thank you so much for all the multitudinous content. You have literally revitalized my passion for music

Dam, i have been on the Ren train for 3 months now. I love his live stuff and hadn’t seen this one before. Again, this is far better than the video. He just keeps blowing me away. ❤

Loving your acoustic versions of everything superb.🙏🏾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

You doing the work of ten thousands of shrinks. You holding us up with genuine spirit. And with high sensitive skills that kills every HSP.. at last. You go beyond unreachable forms...yet able to inspire. Thanx for having yourself a real job on this earth. Spread your wings around the globe. We fly with you. Be free to work be free to rest. Stay free. You are already a genuine selfmade star.

I fucking love this. I feel like all of your songs should have a delicious raw version like this. I also still feel like you could make an AMAZEBALLS musical of sorts 😄

Ren the amount of range you have with your music is immense and all your songs speak truths you only learn from life and experiences, thank you for sharing some of your life,mind snd heart with us all.

Hold up how am I just now hearing this version??? Bro... You have a serious skill ... Like all the skills. Thank you for blessing us with it.

Honestly the live version just hits different! Keep doing you Ren, what a hero you are! Wishing you all the best in your treatment. I can't even imagine what's its like going what your going through and how that's stopping you wanting to express yourself through your music at the same time. All the best!

You are an Indigo child. The world so needs you now ❤️

Dang, sometimes i hate youtube. I mean on vids like this one u should be able to give hundreds of likes.

Im well down the ren rabbit hole...and i love it down here ❤

this song is so powerful🔥

One of the things I love about Ren's songs are the amazing beats. They are unique and cool. However these acoustic versions are amazing too. Incredible.

Love this live version, can't believe I hadn't seen it before...❤ Big ups REN..👏👏👏

Oh man. This I have to hear. Great song! Rens mind will forever blow my mind. Churns out this soul food in abundance. We spoiled.

Ren you beautiful wizard.

He is the best EVER.

I love this version so much! And given how much I love the original, that is saying a lot ❤❤❤

I love your songs, I know I'm repeating myself but really, thank you for being you and putting your music out there for all of us to enjoy. You inspire the world to deserve you.

I’ve listened to all of your art…. Truly indescribably epic. Intense yet whimsical. Thank you for letting mere mortals listen

You're so good all I can say is you're so good. DAMN!!

I just fell in love

As a fellow rhythmic wordist, I cannot tell you how exciting and satisfying it is to see you do these live one takes... weaving the wickedness if wordplay with the music is the ultimate ride... Bless yer steps Ren!!! 🙏⚡🎶🌟

Just when I think I've seen / heard everything from Ren, I keep finding something else.. usually live performances. Just wow..

Not sure how I missed this live version but I am glad I found it now. Top Shelf all the way.

It is absolutely luscious how your songs translate so well between a studio voice and an acoustic one.