Ren "Hi Ren" - First Time Hearing This Guy - What Did I Just Listen To? 

Watching people go from "wtf this guy can play guitar" to "wtf is that harmony" to "holy shit he can rap" to "WTF he has the voice of an angel" is my new pastime. Ren gave us a full one man Broadway show with some flickering lights, a dingy room, and a classical guitar. That's pure artistry

I'm just here to watch people go "WTF?!?" when he begins singing to "FUCK YES!!!" when he returns to it at the end. You did not disappoint.

I found Hi Ren last night and have now watched over 30 reaction videos…my mind is blown. At 50 years old I have never seen anything like this. But I gotta say, out of the 30 reactions… brother YOU nailed it. Best reaction I’ve seen. Great job.

Ren's WHOLE CATALOG is CRAZY good! The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full version), Sick Boi, The Hunger, Power....Just ALL of them and his BUSKING...OMG 😱🔥🔥 ENJOY! 😏✌️

The power behind "cower at the man I have become" hits me every. single. time. Thanks for a great Ren reaction.

I've watched so many reactions to this song and yours is one of the best, if not the best I have seen. I love the attention to detail you give the piece of art and the artist. It shows so much respect for them and their artwork. Thank you for this, the world needs to hear it just as much as they need to hear and see this masterful piece of art.

Dude.. fellow MAWG here. This is so good. I think nearly all of us Ren fans are (& have been - I'm a little late to the party commenting) addicted to seeking all the reactions we can find to revel in seeing people come onboard. Personally I like lot of pausing to feel, absorb, attempt to digest and process rather than those who just sit and watch a whole masterpiece seemingly emotion less with just a few words at the end. Your energy, passion and appreciation (plus astute observations) have got me checking out more of your reactions. Digging your work my friend 👍

The talent is just mind boggling. When you think everything is trash this guy comes along

Hello ....Middle Aged White girl here and I'm subscribing to this channel because of your amazing reaction. I have become obsessed with this song and the reaction it gets. I've watched 25 or more reactions on this song and you have one of the most in depth reactions. Not saying the other reactions haven't been amazing and emotional. Your truth shines man , I loved it.

Great reaction. Ren is something else, i honestly think that Hi ren is like a bohemian rhapsody of our generation. Timeless piece of art.

It's become my new hobby to watch reactions to this masterpiece. Your reaction is one of my favs. New subscriber!

I consider myself blessed to have been listening to Ren for several years! He is the modern-day Minstrel poet musician! He has a large catalog in it is all worth listening to!🌿💔

This is like nothing anyone has ever heard before! A masterpiece that leaves us all Gobsmacked!❤😂

Great reaction. I have watched Ren busking in Brighton (UK) for seven years. I already knew he was a genius but one of the great things about Ren blowing up the internet is that it is encouraging everyone else to examine and share their own mental health battles. Enjoy your ride down the Ren rabbit hole!

From the psychological perspective, it is the voice of depression, full of criticism and hopelessness that tries to destroy us vs our hopeful self, which strives to survive, overcome and grow! ❤

My friend… I have watched too many reactions to Hi Ren to count and I was starting to think it was past time to stop when I found this. I did not intend to watch the entire thing yet the 34:09 went by in no time. Sincerely, this is by far the best breakdown of Hi Ren that I have come across. Subscribed. I loved your authentic reaction and the self reflection that it sparked in you. Listen again and again. You’ll find something new each time as you learn to dance with more abandon because you heard REN’s message. Here are a couple of thoughts that I’ve only had after several listens to this art piece. 1) this experience is ubiquitous. Every one of us has it in one way or another. If we are all “unique” then we are all the same. If everyone is unique then uniqueness necessarily invokes sameness. Everyone can relate to this because it is raw and real and there is nothing hidden behind the curtain. It’s right there for you to feel. 2) the intro is a musical dance back and forth, back and forth, finally settling into a rhythm before the play begins. His guitar and voice (ooo-oo-o-o-o-o) are the pendulum. Back and forth and settling. He engages in a dialogue with his shadow. And the more he argues, the more it escalates. He cannot out talk this side of himself. Fear of failure not working? Ok let’s go to god complex. It’s like fighting a foe that can read your mind and predict your every move. Useless. It comes to a crescendo and then when he says “hi Ren “ again, it is with a softness. A relaxing. A surrender that wasn’t there when he was defending himself. That’s integration. Accepting that there is no light without shadow. That life is polarity and the more you push it away and fight it the darker the shadow. Best to relax. Accept that in order to feel joy you must know pain. Comfort/discomort. Inside/outside. Front/back. Up/down. Waves wouldn’t exist without troughs. And it is in his acceptance and his knowing that he cannot fight it or defend against it, that it is him and he is it, that he discovers that he has choice. And self defence is a waste of energy that he needs to heal. And in that realization, he rises and just as his shadow crescendoed so did his light. His ending is the pendulum, the dance. The integration of light and shadow. A grounding in himself. And it is accessible to all of us if we could just be vulnerable and have the courage to face our shadow and learn to co-exist by following our inner compass. Our internal guidance system. This is Ren in his full authenticity. Side note: not sure if this is true but I read that he recorded this when he felt like he was dying. Looking death in the eyes has a way of stripping us naked and forcing us to accept that there is nothing to cling to. That we had everything we needed all along. Thank you for your authenticity. I needed that today.

I've watched a couple of reactions to this song and I really enjoyed yours, I really liked how you broke down the lyrics as the song went and I felt like you had a deeper understanding and appreciation of the song than some others that I've watched. If you want other songs by him, I suggest checking out "The Tale Of Jenny & Screech (Full), Money Game Part 2, and Chalk Outlines." They are all amazing pieces.

Ren is the rock opera artist of today. His talent is crazy good. His understanding is unbelievable. He can do it all...better than any of his contemporaries.

This is true. Ren was diagnosed with Lyme disease after a decade of painful symptoms and misdiagnoses. He has had stem cell transplant and is currently undergoing additional treatment. Enjoyed your reaction. Liked and subbed. You watched Hi Ren like I did the first time. Lots of bunny hoping. Please look up Ren's band Big Push. Watching their cover of Wade in the Water is amazing. This young man is a musical renaissance all by himself.

Your tangled headphone cable is giving me ocd and anxiety :D

Having heard 10 reactions to Hi Ren, That is the best reaction to REN ever - a real response. Ren invokes real emotional confrontational and mental conflict - you get it and feel it. Thanks, mate from Australia

Excellent breakdown. Ren is such a talented artist. Originally from Wales, he has busked for years in Brighton, England. His rapping skills are amazing too. Creative Brits at their best 💪

My very favourite reaction yet....greetings from South Africa.

Thank you 🙏❤ MiddleAgedWhiteGuy ❤ for your 🐷 Ren - Hi Ren reaction! #ren #hiren #1uk #ineverchasednumbersstatisticsorstars

I think part of the idea is that you can integrate things like anger in a healthier way, e.g. by accepting that the dark and light parts of ourselves cycle through your life like day and night. If we can understand in the middle of an emotional storm that good times will soon follow, we are in a better position to make better choices . If the storms are particularly dark, it can be worth getting help to guide us in smoothing our reactions to the changes out. Ren is such a talented artist to speak to so many of our human experiences and to show us a positive way forward.

He has so much more that will blow your mind.

Brilliant, brilliantly detailed analysis of the lyrics and interpretation behind them. Many many Ren "addicts" here (he really does get you hooked and is as addictive as drugs but instead of numbing the pain as drugs do, he helps you acknowledge it and explore it...) will have watched, as have I, countless reactors who each add layers of different thread to this rich tapestry Ren has woven, but yours certainly is a golden thread highlighting the finer details, very enjoyable watch. New sub here courtesy of Ren (you'll get a few of us joining you, I have no doubt. I look forward to you foraging the Ren rabbit hole and sharing your take on his other material. Chalk Outlines is a firm favourite of mine (a collaboration with Chinchilla) but honestly, there's not one that hasn't both surprised and excited me and so many get stuck in your head. He's out of this world gifted. In fact I think he's a Gift to the World

Loved that reaction, great insights... man at 25:38 you looked like you just did a few rounds with Tyson 😂😂 got you a new sub, and cant wait for you to start going through is stuff, everyone is a knockout... #GetWellSoonRen

Great reaction, found your channel through this video. Liked and subscribed. If you decide to check out more of Ren, The tale of Jenny & Screech (full) is a trilogy that really showcases his incredible story telling.

Ive been obsessed watching reaction vids to this. I'm so loving watching people as the song progresses. You're the only one so far that's mentioned Best Rapper Ever...props for that. It's my fave Tom Mac song and Hi Ren is like that,only next level

Great Ren Review!!! ♥ Mahalo from Hawaii! 🌴 🏄 ♥ ☀ 🌊

Hi. Fantastic reaction. Welcome to life with Ren.

Do Jennys tale, Screethch"s tale and Violets tail in that oeder. its a trilogy. It will blow you away. Then do Chaulk Outlines.Shit do it all. Welcome to the Ren Gough Rabbit Hole. Your find out about his illness and his tragic story that is finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. Hes actully in the hospital again right now. Id say pray for him, but just enjoy his art and share it

It is amazing to watch how each of us, with our individual life experiences, reacts to this song.

Great react my guy. Ren is so talented and has a amazing back catalogue of work. He is like a bard bringing conversations to the world. Enjoy the ride 💙keep stepping forwards.

At this point, I can’t even put a number to the amount of reaction videos to Ren, and really this song in particular, that I’ve watched. There have only been before yours two others, reactions that is, that have spoke to me as much. I truly hope that he sees your reaction, as I know that he has seen and commented on others, because everything that it took me multiple times listening to to understand and feel it took you just the initial hearing to get out of it. You were able to capture so much the first time. Ren’s music carries itself, but I find great meaning, and how it makes other people feel and yours is a reaction I will not soon forget.

Normally it annoys me when the reactors stop so much but yours are filled with exactly the right insight that Ren is reaching for AND you go back so you don't miss anything. Not only do you listen but your hear, bravo!

You are one of the few reactions that actually finds the real humour in this. Especially the particularly English humour. Rare. I appreciate that, I bawled my eyes out and laughed through the tears the first time I watched this video. :D (middle-age white Englishwoman here :D )

Of the many reactions I’ve watched to this song, this is the first one compelling me to comment. Your reaction is the best I’ve seen/felt! I loved your analysis, personality, perspective, and your infectious laugh, which made me unusually happy. Well done!

39 reviewers have now done Hi Ren, still not grown tired of listening to you guys break it down.

This is the most in depth reaction I've seen. You're very perceptiv, man. Impressive This is not just a song, this is a performance... a play. I've never seen or heard something like this. And I'm 36, I've heard a lot of stuff 😂 Powerful and inspirational

I've lost count of how many "hi ren" reactions I've watched, but this is definitely one of my favorites. I applaud the detail and depth, and vulnerability, of your reaction. Thank you.

That was a great reaction 😊 I just saw this 4 days ago for the first time 🤯 I had to watch several times to catch everything if I even have heard it all yet. He was signed with a record label when he became I’ll. The record company dropped him (probably the silver lining in what he has been through) He had misdiagnosed Lyme disease and he said he spent the next 8 years basically bed ridden with chronic pain and everything else that came along with it. My second song from Ren was Sick Boi. 😊

"We're a coin mint of different side" ^_^

I spend hours a day watching Ren reactions, 12 hour night shifts filled with them. I have seen this over 100 times easily and this was one of the best reactions to it I have seen. I’ve definitely subbed to you now and off to check out the rest of your ren ones 🖤

Great reaction and break down! I'm now a new subscriber. Love your hat...we'll get it next year.

Love your reactions, you’ve gained a new subscriber!

Great reaction!!

Your attention to detail is incredible, it took me several listens and a lot of time to properly decipher thing song, but you did it so well on your first time. You're gonna love Ren!

Great reaction. I just subscribed. "Hi Ren" is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar over the past month; it went viral and has garnered more than 3.5 million views since its debut, but he has been creating great music for more than 10 years. Ren’s songs are generally recorded live. His latest release, "Sick Boi," is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren." I am 57 y/o, and I only recently learned about Ren and have gone down this rabbit hole ever since. Many of his songs resonate with me because he addresses struggles that I myself face every day. A little background on Ren that I gathered from the internet. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, he 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. His illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours a day. Ren was initially diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome. It would take seven years before he was finally correctly diagnosed with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting brain damage. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure. He is currently in Canada for more treatments. He plays multiple instruments, has amazing vocals, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. Check out the trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet." It is haunting and has an unforeseen conclusion; WATCH THEM IN THE STATED ORDER, as this is the flow of the storyline or just watch “The Tale of Jenny & Screech (Full),” which includes “Violet’s Tale at the end. It is another example of Ren’s genius and a master’s class in storytelling. Ren’s collaborations with Chinchilla (“Chalk Outlines,” “How to Be Me”) are beautiful and showcase his singing voice while addressing mental health. I would watch the official live music videos. "Chalk Outlines" is one of my favorite songs right now. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," “Diazepam," “Penitence,” “Dear God,” “Heretic,” “Dominos,” his "Freckled Angels" album, just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I & II) is another recommendation. His performances with Sam Tompkins (“Blind Eyed,” “Earned it /Mans World / Falling,” “Walking on the Moon), Eden Nash (“Humble,” “Ocean”), Bibi (“Crutch,” “Ahiahiaoha”), Molly McKinna (“Penitence”), his former bandmate, Romain Axisa (“French Song”) are all great. Ren's performances as a member of the band "The Big Push" (which unfortunately broke up) are awesome and well worth checking out, both the busking (street performances) and their live recordings. Ren's covers of "I Shot the Sheriff," "Oh My Woman," "Wade in the Water," "An Englishman in New York," and so many others are equally impressive and really give you a sample of his vocal ability. Ren just released his latest single, “Sick Boi.” In anticipation of his stay in Canada for more treatments, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released over the next 3-6 months that he expects to be gone. "Sick Boi" is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren."

I haven’t quite yet finished watching your reaction and I’ve wanted to re-like it more times than I can count as I’ve watched how this has connected and hit you - love it!

Dude ! I have listened to this piece maybe 100 times or more and I have watched most of those with reactors, and yours is probably my favorite. You get it. And you appreciate it. Enjoyed this. Thanks

If it were not for the quality of your reactions I would have never heard of this guy. Outstanding reaction to an outstanding piece. Thank you.

One middle aged white guy to another? Yeah. Fucking amazing isn't it? You're going to get a bunch of suggestions for what to listen to of his next (including mine - Chalk Outlines (live) w/Chinchilla) pay them no mind. Dig in. Listen to everything he's recorded. He's worth it. You're going to find a LOT of powerful shit in his catalog. There is pain there, to be certain. But there is beauty as well. And there is hope. I wish I'd heard him a decade ago so that I could have been enjoying his art for years. I will be now, though. A rabbit's hole is properly called a warren. Welcome to the warRen.

I just found you tonight with your reaction to Money Game Part 3, and I LOVED it, so I've subscribed and I'm doing some binge viewing of your Ren reactions

Love you man, but when you first mentioned MGK vibes, I nearly head butted my dog, lol.

Besides the therapists that I've watched, yours is probably my favorite reaction vid.

My contribution - The Book of Revelation ! Not revelations , big difference . I found this Hi Ren video yesterday and I have been watching EVERY reaction video for it mainly because I just can't stop watching it . Two months posted and it has close to 7 million views , obviously there is talent there and as soon as I can pull myself away from Hi Ren , I am going to check out his other video's . What a 9 : 19 minute ride this is , the UK putting artistry back in music . Great reaction MAWG , love your infectious , positive vibe .

excellent reaction my friend, you got it . Ren was misdiagnosed for years with Lymes disease, bi polar, and autoimmune disease, he is still receiving treatment but is improving. he has a fantastic back catalogue on youtube , the wormhole is deep,touching, sometimes heartbreaking, but always beautiful, Ren is a poetic genius,a fantastic story teller a real modern day Bard.

I really liked your reaction, you really broke it down. He is an amazing artist, who through adversity has been able to articulate it and connect with those of us who have gone through similar experiences. Through his artistry, it allows us the opportunity to take a deep breath and realise we are not alone.

I’ve been a RENegade for a while now but I love still having Hi Ren reaction videos pop up. And I watch them all. RENaissance.

Hey brother, nice meeting you, first-time visitor to your channel. Just wanted to say that after binging these hi Ren reactions for like the last two days LOL, trust me you were going to listen to every suggestion but that guy makes for you after this 😂😂😂

Mental health is pushed to the back soooo bad and Ren is speaking the truth dude!!

Found ya today an Sub'd ya, on the way to 6k. Here for #Ren an you always ❤️

Yes its true, he battles with Lyme disease both physically and mentally hes story is even more impressive with his coupling of his art.

Oh my goodness!!!!!!! I have watched soooooooo many reactions to Hi Ren & you are the only one by the end of song that sees the true meaning👍. The song so well done that it carries in each that watch tho..means something to each whether they grasp full context or not. You are the first out of over 20 reactions so far. You hit it on the nail.

I’ve seen over 30+ reactions to this song and you’re the first to pick up on that Revelations reference. Love the reaction!

This was a terrific, thoughtful, reaction. You called out some details that only a few other reactors focused on, some of the parts that I find most interesting.

One of the most important aspects of this song is the presentation of the idea that we need to stop presenting these battles as being against some kind of mythical "evil". The truth is that we all have this light and dark dichotomy inside us (to varying degrees) and that's where "evil" comes from. Dressing this up into a supernatural force makes people powerless against it. If we instead realized and accepted that all humans have this internal conflict it would be much easier for people to develop the tools to deal with it and overcome the worst of it. If people could understand that these frustrations, this self-sabotage, the invasive thoughts, addictive actions or negative behaviors were a natural part of human psychology and not some kind of mythical all-powerful supernatural being outside of ourselves and beyond influence then maybe it would be far easier for people to overcome these things, or even see them as strengths and a source of motivation or inspiration? Great reaction. I hope you'll check out the Tale of Jenny and Screech. It's a trilogy that you have to see in order (Jenny, Screech and Violet) to understand it and get the impact of the ending. Ren really is a master at presenting discussions of human psychology and behavior in a digestible and creative way, a lot of people probably don't even understand that this is what he's doing, he does it that well.

This is one of the best reactions I've seen on this...and I've seen them all. Actually you might even have lifted the curse to be obsessed with reaction videos to Hi Ren, since I feel you really catched it all. Thanks mate! Now could you please remove that Tale of Jenny and Screech curse from me.... subscribed

Amazing! Awesome reaction! Thanks ❤️ Much Love! #Hangovergang #Hi Ren

This reaction really highlights the humor in Ren's performance. I've watched a bunch of reactions, and there is a lot of praise for his talent and genius, and a lot of tears and awe, but very few laughs. It's a very serious performance, full of suffering, confusion and a life changing revelation of hope, but the humor intended in it is obvious too. I'm glad you naturally expressed an appreciation for the humor. Ren's performance isn't just honest, but he humbles himself with humor. For some possible biblical references in the lyrics to Ren's performance of 'Hi-Ren'. Psalm 139 reminds me of the lyrics "rise from the east and settle on the ocean floor". It is a psalm of David, a psalm of the omnipresence and omniscience of God. The psalms are like poems sung with music to glorify God. Psalm 139 is a song about God knowing everything a person has or will ever do. His hand can find us in heaven or hell, from the dawn sun to the depths of the sea. (the sun rises in the east sky at the beginning. Jesus also comes from the east sky and the beast rises from the depths of the sea at the end) He knows our minds and our hearts, because God made us in secret before we were born and knows how much time we are appointed on Earth. Then the psalmist says the wicked and the violent should be afraid because they dishonor the name of God. The psalmist prays that God lead him away from wickedness and violence so that he may have everlasting life. Isaiah 42:10-17 is the Song of Praise to the Lord. It is a psalm for the second coming of Christ and his judgement of those that worship false idols. Isaiah 13:8 says that in the coming day of the Lord, Babylon will be in anguish like a woman in labor. (Isaiah 47 describes Babylon as the queen of kingdoms who should be tender and delicate, but is not. She is the nations of the earth who are idolatrous and wicked, to Israel in particular) Isaiah 42:14 "“For a long time I have kept silent, I have been quiet and held myself back. But now, like a woman in childbirth, I cry out, I gasp and pant." Kind of like Ren's intro and outro at the beginning and end of the performance. Revelations 15 is the completion of God's wrath with 7 angels who release 7 plagues on Earth. Revelations 15:2-4 2 "And I saw what looked like a sea of glass glowing with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious over the beast and its image and over the number of its name. They held harps given them by God." They then sing the song of God's servant Moses and of the Lamb. (The song represents the end of two covenants God made with humanity. The Covenant of Moses is fulfilled with the crucifixion of Christ in the old testament. The Covenant of the Lamb is fulfilled after Christ's wrath is completed, and He claims his kingdom on Earth in the new testament) The psalm is performed standing by an ocean glowing with fire. Revelations 7, 8 and 9 reference an angel who comes up from the east with the seventh seal of the living God, and says, "Do not harm the land or the sea or the trees until we put a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God.” Then 12000 from each of the 12 tribes of Israel are marked to be protected from the harm to come. Then John, the beloved disciple of Jesus, looked and saw an innumerable multitude from all nations standing before the throne and the Lamb, crying out loudly, "Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” This multitude come out of the tribulation and have been washed in the blood of the Lamb. Then the angel opens the seventh seal and there is silence in heaven for about half an hour. Then the 7 angels blow 7 trumpets to unleash the 7 terrible plagues. 1 Corinthians 15:50-54 speaks about the resurrected body of those taken by Christ to be the first fruits in heaven. (rapture?) "I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed- in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory". James 1:12-18 "God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. So don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters. Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow." He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession." (The shifting shadow cast by Ren's metaphor of a swinging pendulum is an imperfect, human understanding of Truth influenced by his own desires.) Revelations 2:10 "Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life." This was God's message for the church of Smyrna, The suffering church, likely founded during the apostle Paul's ministry in Ephesus. The bishop of Smyrna was burned alive at the stake because he would not recant his faith in Jesus. This was a small church that was persecuted for their religious observances. The letter to this church was the shortest, but also the only church that had no rebuke from God. Churches are symbolized by lampstands in Christian scripture. (Biblical days are commonly interpreted as earthly years. Ren said he suffered for 10 years) The evil voice in Ren's mind claims to be the devil made at the dawn of creation, the source of sin. This voice seeks dominion over him and causes chaos and destruction in his life. It hates him. Ren is saying that his suffering was not in vain. He needed time to endure the trial to strengthen himself for the turning tide. Ren was made by His hand to be tested and twisted, broken and beat, as God's plan for him, that as sure as the darkness retreats from the light, though he be surrounded by chaos and destruction in the eye of the storm, he will stand on his own two feet and face the beast. Ren says the devil knows his will is eternal and that they have met before Ren was created, assuming this is Ren speaking in first person. Ren brings a message of Hope for those who are hopeless. Ren tells us he is certain he will flourish because he has endured the fire without flinching or shaking and still stands before you. His existence is testament. So the evil voice should fear him because he has been made strong through his trials, and he will never surrender regardless of the fire he must stand in. He will continue to inspire the meek to be strong even unto death, and then his music will continue to carry his message, as immortal as angels or demons. Ren says the evil voice and the hopeful voice are a coin with two different sides, which I take to mean that as long as he lives, sin and temptation and suffering will always be a part of his life, and he accepts his trials willingly. He has softened his heart and made peace within himself. The pinnacle of his message is that we must not forget that we are human beings. That is a difficult concept to encapsulate psychologically or spiritually what it means to be a human being. Our existence is but a breath and then we are gone. We all stumble in life. We make terrible mistakes. But we can sometimes do really great things too. So we should love each other as much as possible in the short time we have. We should forgive those that trespass against us as much as we can. Someone declaring they are only human admits grave flaws, as well as great strength. Be conscious of how we treat others, and speak and act deliberately with kindness and love. Don't give up hope in the best parts in others and yourself.

I've watched about 2 dozens reactions to this so far. Your breakdown was fantastic. Well done my man

That was so interesting. Not gonna lie, the beginning gave me tiny tim vibes😂...but then it got really deep and a bit twisted. Great reaction.

Great reaction buddy. As you dive deeper into Ren's rabbit hole, you'll notice connections between lots of his songs. 'She sells sea shells' will have a further meaning in this song.

Great in depth review and analysis. I stumbled upon your channel checking reactions to this Hi Ren video. Really enjoyed yours, so much so, that without knowing anything about your channel, I immediately subscribed. I’m a little puzzled by the Playboy and two containers of Aunt Jemima up on the shelf behind you. I’m assuming you’re in Cleveland or at least a Browns and Indians (wait, I mean Guardians) fan. Then I saw the Redskins cap and now I’m thinking that maybe the shelf is an homage to all things canceled. I have that same mug by the way. I am going to move on to your review of that Tale of Jenny and Screech, but I see it’s like 36 min long, so I don’t think I can do it now. I see Tom MacDonald in your videos. Will look to see if you did his “America” track.

my connection to this song is only the similarity of struggle,, i'm undiagnosed autistic and have struggled with being a bit weird my whole life i had to start my own business because i had problems holding a job with sleep disorders and high ethics.. but managed to stay in business the last 40 years without needing to advertise or even carry a card, i run a lawn and tree service and do all phases of construction and kind of an inventor on the side after six years of development i figured out a disaster response product that could help millions worldwide .. then my insurance agent forgot to post a payment back in 2020 and the state took everything i worked the last 40 years for away .. stuck at home like a prisoner i came online and saw people helping others so i started making videos explaining hat i was. trying to do to get help and found out if the platform your uploading to doesn't promote you your just talking to your phone, and then i see stuff like this and get jealous because i will never write a song that gets peoples attn like this. so my chances are fading. and it's scary as hell to think of all that could be, but it may all be lost because one person forgot to hit enter on there keyboard..

🌈Fantastic reaction!! Looking forward to "The Trilogy"!! Sending lots of Love XoXo #HOG #RHEC 💖🧡💛💚💙💜

The triumphalism of the mundane turned into gold. nice reaction man.

Complete and in depth reaction to the lyrics! Love it

'Not what I was expecting ' LMAO, every single person that reacts to this performance says that. Every fucking one.

Thank you.❤

Any sort of discordant sounds you're hearing in the guitar I think are intentional. He's very skilled, I think he's just setting a tone with the little imperfections

I take it back. This is my favorite reaction! Great job!

Brilliant reaction

Loved your reaction! I couldn't hit play fast enough when I saw that you reacted to this. I discovered this young man about 4 weeks ago and I've now watched every video of him that I could find. This song blew me away, so talented!!!

He did that all live too.i hope you see his song done in the hospital hallway great acoustics..thanks for acknowledging this musician, poet, vocalist...you rock too❤ Marcia in Modesto

Watched many reactions to Ren, and by far yours is the best, thanks for spreading this guys Art to others.

I enjoyed your breakdown of this Masterpiece. Thank you!

Diminished is what he is using to create that anxiety and dread. the chaos.

Great job breaking this down. #Ren is an amazing brilliant artist / musician. Hopefully you will react to more of his music. Thank you, and Thank you Ren.

I agree your analysis was excellent. Decoding it along the way without knowing what was to follow. There’s no doubt in my mind, this a modern masterpiece 🙏

As im watching this devilishly brilliant video, you have exactly 6.66 K followers 😈

I was watching your Hi Ren Reaction which by tue way that guy is a genius but I was taken back because you look identical To my sons Dad that passed In 2014. The resemblance is insane. Just wanted to share. He was also a very talented man,so artistic.

the best reaction of this i have heard you have me now

Yo!! Robert Jordan is my favorite author!!! Amazing series!!!

The reason everything is crude unpolished and imperfectly perfect is cause he does his videos live. Psalms 139:9 I think is what you were looking for

wanna know why so many of us watch these Ren reactions over and over? I think its this; We all only get one first time watching Ren. And we all fell in love. With him. His music. His message. And we all want it again. So we watch others experience it. Thanks for not disappointing. And welcome to the club guy...

Ren is an artistic genius, with creativity thats not been seen for decades. His skills match his bri.liqnce. this video, like many of Rens, is done in one take live. There is no one in the industry with his talent, and he is not afraid to tackle taboo topics. His voice is needed. His art is intelligent and insightful. I am 66 and am so excited to see Finally a voice is reaching people that is not formula or sexual. He is phenomenal.

Fantastic reaction and analysis. Definitely one of the most in depth.