Ren - The Tale Of Jenny & Screech | Vocalist From The UK Reacts 

Something I missed first time round was that the first line he raps is a nod to Warren G - Regulate

I just want to say that the comments section on my Ren reactions are quickly becoming my favourite of all. You guys rock. Thanks for all the love too, you've made my day ❤️

In Jennys tale, there was 'something in the air' and 'intuition'. I think that was because of her twin being nearby.

And …. Screech was violent like his dad he’s never met, and Jenny was silent and quiet and froze like her mom Violet that she’s never met.

When you listen to it again it adds another level to the song because you pick up things with the benefit of hindsight, knowing details you didn’t know on first listen, for example You learn that because Jenny & Screech are twins, Jenny is therefore 14 years old, a detail unknown until the end and so you then think about the details and story of Jenny, I suspect most people will initially imagine that Jenny is an adult and maybe she is walking home from work, a walk she has done a thousand times before, she was dreaming of escaping, like adults do when they got a crappy job they don’t like, working all hours etc etc and she was wearing high heel shoes, so it paints a picture of an adult woman but when you know she is only 14 years old, that changes the whole picture. What is a 14 year old girl doing out late at night wearing high heeled shoes, she’s not old enough to work, she’s not old enough to be in clubs or bars and therefore walking home after a night on the tiles and she shouldn’t be old enough to be having thoughts and dreams about escaping. So now what picture does that paint, to me, the whole walking the streets late at night in high heeled shoes paints the picture that she is a child prostitute and she is dreaming of escaping the streets, clearly she has grown up in the system and not every child who grows up in the system ends up in a stable home with a good family and so she is probably having to fend for herself in whatever care home she is in, the carers obviously don’t care if she is allowed out late at night at 14 and wearing clothes that require the high heels to match and so she has either gone into prostitution off her own back or more likely she has been groomed into by adults who take advantage of young girls who are vulnerable and often come up through the care system and don’t have anyone who cares for them, it makes her story so much more bleak and depressing and he gives you enough information to be able to fill in the blanks and give more meat to the story, the more you think about it, the more pieces of the puzzle that is Jenny’s story that you find. What isn’t said is left for you to discover for yourself, the more you put into the song as the listener, the more you get out of it

This is what is so magic about Ren! His true goal is to spread a new awareness about changing our ways to create a better future. Through his absolute genius of his art ( because its certainly not just music and definitely cannot be categorized) he is making that happen. He's brilliant! Im so excited to find new reactors and connect with a positive community that is coming from a place of love. The world desperately needs this and he is a perfect vessel for it. Thanks for a terrific reaction!

I've watched a million reactions to the trilogy, this is one of my faves. I love seeing people who can see and appreciate the genius of Ren's art, and I'm definitely a fan of your content.❤

Ren wrote Violet's Tale a few years later, completing the cycle (in every sense). A piece of true genius.

Oh man, I was so excited for your reaction to Violet's Tale and you did not disappoint! A lot of people miss the part about this being a story about the cycle of abuse. Those who do not completely understand the cycle of abuse and the cycle of poverty are the lucky ones because that means those things never touched them. They will never feel the constant fear or uncertainty. They will never be able to fully appreciate the hard work and sacrifice and tenacity it takes to break those cycles. My mother and her siblings grew up in poverty and abuse. My mother was determined to break that cycle and gave everything to achieve that goal. 3 of her siblings did not and that cycle has continued in the lives of my cousins and their children. My dad was abusive, which was devastating for my mother to learn, but she got out and took us with her. She died from cancer at age 40 so she never got to see that my siblings and I finished what she started and broke that cycle. The dark, ugly secrets in a family accumulate over generations and it can take multiple generations to find a way to heal and be better. It's so very hard but also unbelievably beautiful when you succeed. Loved your thoughts on this. Much love and happiness to you and yours ❤

Definitely. Ren's stories are nuanced. This is a tale of generational trauma told with genius and compassion. I think you might appreciate watching Sick Boi next. It's quite different, a more traditional music video with a driving beat, and interesting lyrics about Ren's personal health struggles. There is also a Sick Boi part 2, which you could put together with it. If you want something a bit more lighthearted I'd recommend the Love Music series or Power.

Think this may be my favorite reaction! You have great insight! If you remember when he rewound time in Violet's Tale, he played the guitar effect up the neck for effect. You commented on it. Later he went the other direction to do it in reverse symbolizing your going back to the present. It's something most people miss but it's yet another of his genius story telling tricks he used.

Butter in her breath. Meaning like a hot knife through butter. Great reactions bro. Welcome to rens rabbit hole. Good look finding the exit lol

Really liked your reaction. Welcome to REN rabbit hole 🙂 There's "dead" note in each intro because each story tragically ends with somebody's death...

Ren just cant help but to exude and ooze talent and music. Its really incredible. Once in a generation type talent. Glad you are loving these as much as we do! 😊💜💜

That was another really insightful reaction, man. For better or worse, EVERYONE in the story is a victim and it's so rare for reactors to pick up on that. BTW,. "Hi Ren" should be your next reaction. It's been the jumping off point for most reactors and is the track that really got people's attention. After that, his work with Chinchilla (Chalk Outlines and, especially, How To Be Me) will give an even broader sense of his range. If you want to delve into his early stuff, Crutch is beautiful and heartbreaking. I mean, pick what you want, it's hard to go wrong.

Great reaction Charlie! I find this a difficult watch so limit the views on this one but I think you did it absolute justice. You are so right that nuance and 'the big picture' are so often ignored or even understood these days. A common theme I see with Ren is this holding the mirror up to ourselves, not just pointing the finger of blame. His acting is scarily convincing!

You are the first reactor I've watched that talked about Stevie in a way that was understanding of how hurt people hurt people. Great reaction. New subscriber.. Here for your Ren journey.

💥That's our Ren - Demolishing taboos acknowledging they need to brought out in the open. Raw and authentic just like my generation being a teen in the 70s prefer - No autotune or overproduction. Just love him for what he's doing 💫

Captions aren't quite right. It's: "turned to butter in a breath.". He's killed her with the blade, swinging from his chest in a breath it's like a hot knife through butter.

You earned a sub from me for this reaction. You got pretty much everything spot on. Now go back and watch again and you will pick up even more. Then choice of location, then acoustics of the buildings, small details like the hospital bed which had violet written on the bottom. They hissing noise when her spoke off the devil coming today town. The aching. His confusion he shows in the bed when he's violet the aggression and fear of screech the slow walking off jenny. It's a masterclass.

Congratulations to Ren for the #1 album in the U.K. this week. Well earned.

I love how your mind worked through this. You got it! It's also a statement that carries through Money Game 3 that Jimmy was abused as well. Abuse is insidious. It can be physical and emotional. I agree... GENIUS!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE REN!!

One tiny detail I find absolutely incredible for Ren to have added in (again, by inference only; he doesn't ever address it in the lyrics): - Violet says "please let my baby stay alive" and the lyrics Ren typed out to pin in the comments is the same - "baby stay alive" Violet knew she was pregnant (we have no serious indication she didn't) but she had no idea she was carrying twins instead of a single child. She'd had no prenatal care - many (most?) people who are carrying multiples find out at the first (ie, very early on) appointment, when the doctor or nurse locates the fetal heartbeat. Even for however many times that first examination only catches one heartbeat, one of the main reasons ultrasounds are STANDARD early pregnancy procedures is to catch all instances where there's more than one fetus because those are automatically higher-risk pregnancies - higher incidence of complications & preterm birth whenever there's more than one fetus. Even in instances when an abuser doesn't explicitly prevent their victim from seeking medical care (so that evidence of their abuse isn't uncovered and/or so that their victim isn't offered support to leave them), DA victims sometimes choose to avoid it anyway, if they're not ready to deal with a situation where medical providers might confront them with the evidence of the abuse & try to convince them to get help/leave. It's such a tiny detail, but it speaks so loudly about the dynamics in abusive relationships... and it speaks so loudly about Ren understanding that those dynamics exist. Because "please let my babies stay alive" is a homophone sentence for "please let my baby stay alive" ... if he hadn't meant to indicate the above - ("Violet was under so much psychological strain that she didn't even go for basic prenatal care/Stevie was so abusive that he didn't even let Violet get basic prenatal care") - he could *easily* have just written the obvious "please let my babies stay alive" lyric and ANYONE who heard the song for the first time, their brain would automatically hear "please let my baby stay alive" and the shock of there being twins would still land on you at his big reveal. He didn't. He had the only words that come directly from Violet's mouth through the entire song, be words that indicate she thinks she's carrying one baby. It hits me every time I watch the video.

Great commentary. New sub here. Also, when Stevie asks, “Why you lying to me Violet?” I interpreted that as Stevie thinking she cheated on him because it’s likely that her own father, was also the father of her twins… 😞

This was one of the best reactions I have seen to this masterpiece from Ren, and I've watched a lot of them! Thank you for your insightful reaction. Ren is truly a musical genius. Looking forward to more reactions ❤❤

Amazing reaction to the artist of our generation. Buckle up!

Fantastic reaction video! Thanks..... I think you are ready for REN & CHINCHILLA - CHALK OUTLINES (LIVE)

So good to see a UK reactor appreciating Ren. Thanks ❤️🇬🇧

Loved your insights! had to sub. We're all victims of our own conditioning. Ren points us back to ourselves for the answers. Amazing! 🥰

HIGHLY recommend watching his 1 million subscriber speech on YT! It truly dives into his history/where his heart lies ON TOP OF being epic. You caught a lot that many miss, and I've LOVED watching your reactions! Welcome again to the Renegade addiction, always love finding new people who appreciate the hard things he tries to bring to light.

Astute reaction mate.. You’re the first reactor I have seen delve into Stevie’s psyche and a spot on evaluation it was. Keep going down the hole and we’ll be right here.

subbed because of your Ren reactions....i hope you enjoy the rabbit hole as much as i have

New sub here from Arizona, I'm here for any and all Ren reactions. As a 53 year old music lover my whole life, Ren has reconfigured my mind for the better and REN-EWED my heart & soul by making me really hear music for the 1st time in my life! Great reaction! 😊 What a wonderful journey awaits you!

Your really good at this. Excellent reaction ❤️‍🔥

"Butter in a breath"; I took to be she melted to the ground. 2005 Violet's tale. Cycle of violence. Quite brilliant isn't Ren? He is a real treasure. Thanks for doing this. It is important to ponder on what got Stevie to the place he was too, you are right. This is my favourite too, but there are many close seconds. The Acoustic version of Murderer shows just how much he loves just playing around with music and voice. (Just one of many)

The lightning job of Violet's tale is amazing. The color of the lights follow the story. For example when the light go dimthe light is green like you'd see in a morgue scene in a feature movie. Also I find it genius that when he gets to the part where the doctors must choose between the babies and violet's lives, there is a street intersection or split like if there are two ways to go, left and right, while the rest of the video is always filmed in a single street. Also a detail about Jenny's tale are the fact that some graffitis follow or illustrate what ren is saying... I wonder if they painted those for the video or if it jut a happy coincidence,

Great reaction. For singing Ren check out 'chalk out lines' and 'how to be me' Ren with chinchilla. Also 'ocean' and 'humble' Ren with Eden Nash. Then there's his newer rap bags lol, the man kinda does it all

The statue she was turned to butter in a breath. Fell in a heap.

just subscribed after money game reaction 💯💥 was looking to see if this 1 was on your channel and i refreshed page and you just released it 👌

Ren is 🎼🦄✨ 🤘😁👍💙🇫🇮 P.s You have bluelight on your neck...u gonna turn....😉

Butter in her breath.......she melted. Fell to the floor dead.

Love your reactions man, I've seen so many reactions to this trilogy and it's like a drug, chasing the feeling of my first Ren hit through watching others, class! ❤

"statue she was turned to butter in her breath...." I take it to mean she went from frozen solid to she melted. The ending leaves so much to fill in but starts conversations ... about the care system, about abuse etc. IN this one you have to go back and listen again... because Jenny would have only been 14 and walking the streets in high heels... so she didn't exactly escape to a better life either. Ren doesn't shy away from the darker things in life and he makes it okay to talk about it.

You hit on some great points; his raw unfiltered performances are unparalleled. And you touched on the fact that he gives so much story in so few words- we know a lot about the characters from his rhymes, bars, wordplay, and metaphors. Brilliant!

He's literally our modern day Shakespeare, he takes us on a journey every song. Awesome reaction. Much love and strength from Queensland Australia 🦘❤

Butter in her breath. to me butter melts like Jenny’s heartbeat fading away. loving your reactions 🙏🏾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

The statue she was turned to butter in a breath. She collapsed giving her last breath.

The lyrical genius of this is that Ren can tell the whole tale, constantly hit you with more and more to focus on so that you never see it coming . It's literally the last 5 words and the 😳 expression is always the same. Great reaction!!

What a brilliant afterthought. Thank you so much. This world need people looking at the world with love, and a will to understand. This is an important and educating story about generational trauma, that is passed from a trauma survivor to their descendants and he (Ren) points out many of the markers that characterise the phenomenon. It sadly happens every day all over the world and it brings so much pain to so many people. I think he is telling it with such great respect to the "characters" in the story.It's poor Jenny, Screech dear boi, and silent Violet. We live in a world that put both shame and blame on the most fragile people.And today I can't help but wondering if the children of Palestine has a right to live. It is quite obvious that we follow like sheep. Or, as Ren put it in another song, "it's easier to blame, then turn the mirror at ourselves. And it is such a shame.

Jennys tale was prompted by a newspaper story and people saying its such a shame then a few months later came Screeches tale then it was nearly 2 years later he released Violets tale tying it all together. Masterpiece

You got it!

Yes, you got it! 😁👌 So glad you enjoyed it and can recognise how special Ren is. Looking forward to your next reaction! X

Amazing reaction man! Glad my fellow renagades are showing you love. Can't wait to see more

Great break down. Another great track in a similar vein is Angles by Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip. That's worth a check out too.

A full blown Shakespearean drama. Ren IS a genius. Great reaction, thank you!

Yup! Great reaction! And, notice that Screech's real name was James, matching his twin sister's first letter.

It’s funny that Ren uses the expression “ A rising tide lifts all ships” to express how he wants his successes to be the rising tide. It was originally a phrase used by finance as the theory of ‘ trickle down economics - which is utter bullshit. Ren , unlike those who block / strike a reaction for copyright ($) reasons, dismisses those strikes because he know that it’s a symbiotic relationship. ( As you’ve seen in the Money Game - it’s a game that we all play, in varying degrees. Ren gave us these gifts and made many of us feel seen, understood, not so alone. And as is evidenced in the comment section we buoy each other. I love everything Ren has brought to this world. It is truly a better place with him in it.

A top class analysis full of understanding and awe. Thank you

You sound like a full-fledged Renegade now! I enjoyed your perspective on these very important pieces. This Ren rabbit hole is a magical place. I’m glad you found it and happy I get to be a part of your journey! ✌🏻💜

70 year old grandma in love with a young Welch rapper! Welcome to the RENegades.

Great reaction and insight ! Yes Ren is a Shakespearian Bard of our time!!

Great analysis Charlie Your discussion on the WHY is spot on Thank you

Ha, you’re gonna love scratching this itch. Great reaction. The diversity of what is now ahead of you is just insane. I was introduced to Ren last December. Since then, if I’ve put music on for myself then it hasn’t been anyone else. Whether it be trick the fox, the big push, busking or just Ren himself. There is quite literally a song for every mood or emotion.

Excellent, so satisfying when someone “gets it” beyond the surface level of talent. You’re new to me, but immediately one of my favorite reactors. Ren’s storytelling, timing, his choice of words… he’s just phenomenal in every way. I love to watch people fall in love with him!

One of my favourites 🇬🇧🇺🇸🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

Please note that almost all of RENs videos have the lyrics in the comments

This young man’s mind never ceases to absolutely astound me. Your reactions are really good. Enjoying them. Thanks. I sing every word for all three. I’m hooked.

So pleased to see you've discovered ren ❤ check out some of his music when he was with his band "The Big Push" it shows more of his versatility and amazing singing voicec ❤ ren is unique

You totally get Ren... I love that ☺️ Great reaction to Ren's masterpiece 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💕

I just had to pause the video before it’s even begun to tell you how much I love that you literally rolled your eyes AND shook your head at him - made me chortle! Like ‘ugh, I’m so fed up with this kid and his creative genius and talent, you’re amazing, ok?, we get it🙄’ 😂😂

Charlie man love your reaction to this master i would class Ren as a modern day bard

Thankyou for your thoughts and perspectives, I love the way Ren makes us all think 😊

To be fair mate one of the best reactions to this I’ve seen, you’re right it’s so nuanced and nothing is black and white, to see him just having fun his takes on British classics, bittersweet symphony and right here right now encompass British life so well

I hate to admit this cause it makes me sound like a Stan, but I've probably seen 50+ youtube content creators react to this song, and I must say, that was by far one of, if not the best, post video synopsis's that I have yet to see. Not only did I appreciate your knowledge about social issues and the way genetic and environmental conditions during our upbringing can play such crucial roles in the person we become, but your way of conveying that point of view, and take on the video, was very descriptive and paints a clear picture, and did so in a timely manor, without sounding snobby or as if you were talking down to your viewers. Great job, cheers mate!!! Just subbed too.

Bravo, sir! This is the first of your videos to come across my screen and I loved your analysis. Astute, intelligent and as awe-struck by Ren's artistry as I am! Subbed! 💜🦇💚

"Turned to butter in a breath"". Immediately.

I´ve watched 250+ reactions to this song. This is the best...

I love it when the reactor gets the story, great reaction and yes " Ren is in a Lane of his Own "

New subscriber. Fantastic job on your reaction bruv. Can't wait to see you keep deep diving into Rens catalog.

You are not wrong, excellent reaction. Thanks!

Charlie new UK 🇬🇧 subscriber and doesn’t he make us proud!!! I love your reactions Ren James Arthur Tom McDonald my favourite 3 so far 😂🙏🇬🇧🇺🇸🔥💙

Expect the unexpected with Ren. A great reaction.

The statue she was turned to butter in her breath is a visualisation of her rigitity (frozen fear) turning to fluid (blood gurgling) in her breath from the knife strikes.

'Renegade' here!! xx super thoughtful reaction xx subscribed to you now.

Jenny & Screech were 14, she was walking home in the early hours, 14 years old in high heeled shoes? She was a prostitute, Screech a little criminal. Separated at birth for the reasons you figured out. Screech didn’t know he’d killed his twin sister. The tragedy is endless. I wonder what happened to Stevie, their dad, when he was growing up? And what about Richard, the officer? How did he cope after killing a young hooligan? I wonder? Will REN ever write a follow up (or 2?)? Xx

I watched your money game 1, 2, and 3. I saw you did this as well, great reactions. You are point on. New subscriber. If you go through his catalog so many are different. Hip hop, singing, storytelling....he is a genius. Can't wait to watch you dig in ❤

Great Reaction, loved it. 😍

🤟🏻👍🏻❣️Adore your reaction. Reminds me of mine, the 1st time I heard this one ❣️

You're probably the most accurate recation I've seen to this. And I've watched alot. Just on point with what you were reacting to. props

what an amazing reaction! plus you're perfectly capabel of expression your thoughts cristalclear - thank you!

Loveeeed this reaction!! This was good!❤️✌🏼

Love this so much it is a masterpices

Love your reaction! This is one of my favorites. ❤

made yourself a sub lad great reaction to one of my fav artists!

Just gotta say, your reaction definitely is my favourite... you really got it...

Great reaction ❤

You must be so proud he just beat out Rick Astley for uk's #1 album ❤❤❤ We adore him here in Canada 🇨🇦 🍁 , love seeing you go down the Ren rabbit hole ❤ i subbed and so did my friends to watch you check out Rens catalog as well as his old bands trick the fox and his busking band The Big Push, they're amazing. Love your stuff ❤

What a fantastic breakdown of the tales! I’ve subbed and am looking forward to the journey!

Great reaction!

Lovely reaction! ❤