Ren X Chinchilla - How To Be Me (Live) 

Look kids…No autotune. Just genuine greatness

I’m starting to think Ren is just a hallucination from our collective consciousness…. How the heck can this guy keep making songs that resonate so profoundly? He’s amazing. I almost feel guilty I didn’t discover him until Hi Ren but I’m so glad we all know about him now. Genuine talent, a capacity to hit right to the heart of the issue with subtlety. Also how the F has Ren got less than 1M subs?

I come here and just sob sometimes. It’s a good and a terrible feeling. Grief hits the hardest and I can never thank Ren and Chinchilla enough for their contribution to this world.

This isn’t music. This is art.

This is why I don't watch any of the music award shows anymore. The real, passionate voices are singing up there on rooftops. This is so honestly refreshing

its so rare to hear artists that sounds just as good live as in prerecorded sets, honestly blows me away how much talent Ren and all the artists around him have

Im.64, am a classical.pianist, grew up in an era surrounded in deep, genius music, and it is so brilliant to see these special humans catalouging and observing our lives, how we are doing, the human condition, our mental health, and delivering all with pure talent, live emotions and connection 💙 ❤

I'm an old fart that complains allot about "music these days" You Ren and Chinchilla have restored my faith in the younger generation. Thank you .

I am 71 years old and your compositions excite and astound me. You are a creative genius.

Ren is without doubt the most original and important artist (and I mean that in every sense of the word!) in music today. As a composer/producer and University lecturer in music I have introduced both colleagues and students to his work. Not one has failed to be completely blown away by his music, talent and artistry. Thank you so much. I wish you peace, happiness and most importantly at this point in your life, good health (both mentally and physically).

The communication between them is amazing. They know when to back off, and when to match each other’s intensity. Just hauntingly beautiful.

Ren created his own genre and every song hits deeper and different than ANYTHING I've ever heard. And im a passionate music lover for over 40 years. This is the first time i really consider myself a real fan and there are thousands who feel the same. Ren's an amazing director, producer, composer, songwriter, singer, multiinstrumentalist, actor and master of all genres. And don't forget that he does all of this by himself and the help of a few good friends without a huge budget. I think he's comparable to Shakespeare, Mozart or Beethoven. He's one of the greatest of all time and they'll talk about him long after he's gone. To witness something like that is a once in a century event.

Ren...if you read this, I want you to understand the impact you are having not just in the musical realm (which is barrier breaking and HUGE) but also on a human level. Your music is reaching and touching so many lives. I am a 39 year old metalhead and I have sobbed like a child listening to your music. Your ability to reach inside and communicate raw emotion so beautifully is a gift. This song brings me back to myself as a teenager, inside that tomb in my head. Thankfully, I was not successful. I now have a thriving, beautiful 16 year old son...there is so much love and wonder in this world. We just have to hang on and wait for the light to shine again. Thank you Ren and Chinchilla, for this moving masterpiece ❤️

Lyrics: [Verse 1: Ren] I don't feel safe in this bed There are voices in my head I've been talking to the dead And the fear baptised me My kingdom turned to dust And I watched all my riches rust Have I lost the Midas' touch? Or do sad eyes blind me? [Chorus: both] Over and over we go Over the hills and the valleys below Oh, and it follows me, follows me home And it suffocates me, hmmm [Post-Chorus: both] Oh, I can't breathe I said oh, I can't breathe All I know is I forgot how to be me [Verse 2: Ren, both] I don't feel safe in these halls There are bruises on the walls There are bodies in the floors And they breathe so loudly I wish I could move Get up and walk right out this tomb Do our saviours die too soon? For my sins surround me [Chorus: Ren, Chinchilla, both] Over and over we go (Over and over we go) Over the hills and the valleys below (Over the hills and the valleys below) Oh, and it follows me, follows me home (Follows me, follows me) And it suffocates me, hmmm [Post-Chorus: both, Chinchilla] Oh, I can't breathe I said oh, I can't breathe All I know is I forgot how to be me Hallelujah Where is my god, where are you? Hallelujah Nothing is pulling me through Hallelujah When I don't know how to be Hallelujah I forgot how to be me [Outro: Ren] When he gave up the fight A quick decision late in the night That stayed with me for all of my life I miss you so

This is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard.

The look on Ren's face when he sings, "Where is my God, where are you?" you can feel his desperation and anguish. He is truly the real deal! Total talent!

I’m a musician and almost 50 years old. This might be the most gorgeously haunting duet I’ve ever heard. Brings a tear to my eye every time I watch/hear it.🥺❤

I’m 44 years old. I have never heard music like this. This artist is a lyrical genius. He has a voice that captures his audience. His music is powerful and moving.

The last 30 seconds of this song affected me on a visceral level. My brother committed suicide 5 years ago at age 30. You sang what I feel every day and what I will feel for the rest of my life. I immediately sobbed my eyes out starting at 4:06. But it was cleansing. Thank you for this. I feel... understood. Idk if you'll see this, Ren, but if you do I just want you to know I'm so grateful for this song.

I'm 65 in September. A Hawkwind fan since the age of 15, a biker since 17. I don't drive a car any more, just pilot my 1200 Bandit, (a human rated catapult). I was diagnosed with Type 1 Bipolar in 1993. I know this road personally , it's all oh so familiar, fits like a glove ! REN, Chinchilla & Co. I discovered you yesterday, the final day of July 2023. Your work makes me feel like I've found land at last. Thank you so much, I wish you good health & the happiness to enjoy it x. ❤🙏

Such an expressive song, the way you describe feelings and emotions …your music has helped me through my cancer diagnosis, I’m gonna beat this - thank you REN for the music

This song ❤️ my partner was one of your biggest fan Ren. He unfortunately passed away from cancer the other week and this song just hits me sooo hard in the feels. You are amazing. I'm so blessed he showed me your music. It something we will always share now. Don't stop being amazing xxxx

Ren transcends all genres. And gives me goosebumps in each one.

This is so fucking devastating, tears are running down my face. Thank you, for turning pain into beauty.

“An Evening with Ren and Friends” needs to happen as a tour globally. And stay independent.

I´m so sorry for the people who doesn´t know this song, OMG I´M ALMOST CRYING 😭💚

One of the best collabs ever. Chinchilla is amazing and so is Ren

That fact that this doesn’t have a billion views is absolutely a atrocity ren ur such a role model plz keep it coming ur saving our life’s one song at a time

How is Ren not extremely famous yet!? so much talent!

Sublime vocals gave me chills. Jesus fuck, what a treasure trove in the Ren rabbit hole.

How can it be that this song has existed on internet for two years and I haven’t seen it until today??

Wow... that human connection between two people is raw af

I've lost so many friends to suicide and attempted myself I am glad I didn't succeed as I have 2 beautiful children. I miss my friends so much. This song is so beautiful honestly. It was 1 of my friends who I have lost who introduced me to ren and Sam and all the talent around them. I am grateful for him and grateful for you all xxx

Recently my mother passed from pancreatic cancer. Your music is an emotional release that is helping me daily. God bless you. Thank you

This song gets better every time I listen to it . Something magical happens between Ren and Chinchilla when they perform together. This particular performance moved me to tears . I wish the both of you all the success in the world.

The level of mastery these artists have in their crafts is truly outstanding, some of the best of our time

Chinchilla doesnt need those nails to claw my heart out, she just needs to sing and i fall to my knees, breathless

Voices. Talent. Creativity. Bravery. That´s it. That´s the recipe.

This is so beautiful. My sisters son Jess passed away unexpectedly from cancer. Just weeks after diagnosis. The grief is so overwhelming for her and all that knew him. This song represents the intense feelings. He was such a special man. He had cerebral Palsey and she cared for him his whole life. They had a special bond. He was intelligent, great sense of humor and so sensitive and loving. He is missed. To all those who have felt great loss, sending l8ve and light. ❤

This and Chalk Outlines heal something in my soul that I didn’t know was still broken ❤ Thank you both for this! I love the extra expression that Chinchilla’s nails provide. They’re like an extension of her vocal range and passion

I found you from Justin Hawkins today. I spent the whole day digging through your music. I am stunned. Talent like this comes around once a generation. I’m thrilled to have found you. Truly inspiring. Cheers from Texas, US. (Prayers for you whilst in Calgary) 🙏

Don't recall ever having so many chills during a song. Incredible work. Thank you.

The most beautiful thing ive ever heard in my life

The sharpness of their sudden stops... 2 people so in tune with each others skill!!! The entirety of the lyrics, attitude to the performance hits on every level. Bloody profound/home hitting!!!!!

If we can put McDonald on the Billboard top as number 1, we can put Ren there as well. He is equally deserving and far more talented than corporate musicians these days.

This might be the most captivating duet that Ive ever witnessed. 2 angels💞

And they are doing this live!! Beyond talented.

Their voices are perfect together they know exactly how to compliment eachother

I thought the lyric video was so powerful. I watched and listened over and over. But this shit! Watching you two harmonizing, knowing well you’ve both lived behind those walls. Nothing touches this! I’ve been in that house recently, and every time I crawl through that door, there’s the shame that I wasn’t strong enough to stay away. Emasculating. Crippling. Dark. I think the bodies in the floor you speak on is all the times you actually go through with it, in your head. My family keeps me here. My kids keep me here. But I’ve put my body in those floors more than once. Thanks Ren, if nothing else, for being just as God made you.

Whoa! As a 67 year old Canadain retired and living in Zambia, Africa, I came across this incredibly talented young man while surfing RU-vid. OMG! This is beyond any simple words I could say at this point! So, yeah, I'm a huge fan. This man speaks from the heart, and anyone listening to him will feel an ethereal pull towards him. Chinchilla is so amazing, her voice is a perfect compliment to Rens, and she is a great singer in her own right! Chinchilla and Ren speak directly to our minds and hearts like few others can. I am humbled immensely by this.

Honestly one of the greatest duets in music history. Pure excellence!

Wow! That was totally captivating! I came here from watching Chincillas blind audition on the Voice. This song with Ren was recommended. What great talent these two have!! I hope Chincilla finally gets her big break after being on the voice. Love love Love her ❤

I'm fucking crying Not only you both sing incredible, but also with sooo much feeling And the video is simple but I also love it Just great

I absolutely love these two together. They compliment each other so well.

It has happened again...every time I hear a Ren-song for the first time I am so overwhelmed that it takes me afterwards actually a longer time to come to myself again 😳...he is such a genius ❤

Omg! I can honestly say, I've never seen two musicians connect and almost become one, through music. This was mind blowing to watch. I can't get enough. Just beautiful ❤

Everytime I stumble back into this song, (or any Ren song), it's always the right time. Im mostly a metal head, but this is just too good. This collab is amazing. I feel every word personally

Big shout out to chinchilla LOVE your singing and passion .

I've never heard such a beautiful duet in my life and I don't think anyone will be able to beat this ❤️🙏

This IS how it is done, the broken ,the neglected,those alone this is for you. FOR US. thank you Ren and chinchilla.💙💙💙

These vocals are beautiful, happy to say i've been a Ren fanboy for a year now, you need more exposure, more labels need talent like you

So emotional and expressive!

I love this song and performance so much. And the way you and Chinchilla follow each other is freaky. Whether it's a staccato line, or a descending vocal run, or a bendy note, or that glorious, sweeping acapella harmony into 'I can't breathe' (2nd time especially)...you're in perfect synchronicity. Sublime.

I think everyone can relate to this. For me it was chasing dopamine and running from my trauma. Ren thank you for helping me find myself again. ❤

You are gaining many fans without having to sell your soul to msm. Beautiful song x

My friend just showed me your music a few days ago, and it has brought me to tears. Every song has a message. I haven't gone a day without listening to your music

Guys everytime I watch this I weep. It's so damn powerful! I can connect with the grief expressed in this song man, I'm sure I'm not the only one. As an addict in recovery I have lost countless friends and as a result I have experienced that kind of crippling grief. The hills and valleys man.. hallelujah where is my god where are you.. just makes me cry Ren. Thankyou for being so honest and so eloquently putting this into words. You are a special man.

These two together are just so captivating. Mystifying. It’s so beautiful it hurts 😭

most musicians use their hands for vocal harmonies. i love how well chinchilla can do it witg eye contact. beautiful

1 yr later & I still get goosebumps when these 2 sing together. I can't imagine a better match in all my years. What an amazing melody!!!

... wow... I couldn't take my eyes off you. You touched the deepest corner of my soul and heart. Ren, I needed your music and I didn't even know it 🙏❤‍🔥

"Where is my god where are you, hallelujah, nothing is pulling me through" brings tears to my eyes everytime = such astounding lyrrics and gorgeous voices - pure creativev genius xxx

What on earth kind of affirming adjective is going to be enough to describe how great this is, how moved I am. Everything. You both. For a moment: extreme solidarity & ease is here.

Why am I sitting here with tears rolling down my face? This is beautiful.

Beautiful. Ren is a genuine artist, something I feel like I can't feel like I can say about many. Chinchilla is interesting, because most of her songs really aren't my thing, but her performance here (and in Chalk Outlines too for that manner) is absolutely STUNNING

found out about this artist a week ago, and every song is amazing. humans made this. we will go on

Spotify needs this.

Recently discovered Ren and am blown away. Then I find this....these two are every bit as good as The Civil Wars. Hope to hear more of these two together.

I already love his whisper at the beginning of the song when he counts. 😅 Every single sound that comes out of this guy is a miracle. ❤

He's not just singing... He IS all the raw Emotion... every fiber of his Being is Vibration Soaring. & she is such an incredible artist to collaberate with. Hallelujah !

Absolutely amazing …. I have been fighting depression and anxiety for 50 years. I can’t explain how much this song resonates with me. I lost a friend to suicide 40 years ago… he was 14. Had his bible open to a verse. “Where is my God I can’t breathe” … Ren you touch our souls and you are creating what this world needs more of.. open discussion about our struggles with mental health and makes us know we are not alone. ❤; Thank you 🙏

The best duo in the world that has ever been from the beginning of time... Amazing real voice's

I relate to this so much. After years of a constant losing battle with my depression I really forgot how to be me. I wish I could find a way to remind myself of it, but it doesn’t seem possible anymore.

Ren, I know you probably won't read this as to the video being a year old but I just wanted you to know man as someone who struggles with past trauma and other issues this one hit home man. I've lost my way in the last decade and have felt like I don't know who I've been since. I'm constantly struggling with my inner self to find my identity again so to speak and this song perfectly lays out how I've been feeling and I find comfort in knowing that I'm not alone in this chaotic journey. I appreciate you and all that you do. Thanks man!

This is it. This is the greatest live duet I've ever been fortunate enough to experience. And it tugs out the tears, and what lies behind them, every single time.

Ren is a master of every genre

This is so powerful and the voices are so perfectly synchronized in expression and emotion. Chinchilla is his perfect female counterpart vocally, emotionally, and expressively. Ren needs to do more songs with her and have her in his concerts. Just Wow! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

This piece of music is a masterpiece! You both are stunning! My goodness, I’ve not felt music like this in a very long time. Thank you so much!

The end of this song will always give me goosebumps, but hearing it raw hits harder.

these wto are... godly... how did two genius performers who happened to have the same highly charged and disturbed energy manage to find each other? That's like... idk creative connection across time or something, one in a million

Back here watching again a year later, and the lyrics hit my heart in such a deep and different way. ❤️‍🩹 My brother overdosed in the middle of the night almost a year ago. Since then…this has been my life…I still can’t figure out how to be myself anymore and it’s so hard to breathe.

This song hit hard when it was released with the music video but man man i cant even express how good the live version is you, chinchilla, the big push boys, you all sing so much better live than you do in the studio (which is already top tier anyways) and youre doing such a great job keep it up, you deserve to be recognized and have more people hear your voice and songs

Utterly captivating musicians and hauntingly beautiful song writing. At last some real artists have stepped up to show how its done. Thank you Ren and co. ✌

My brother died a month ago from overdosing on heroin and cocaine. I’ve been listening to this “over and over” again. It’s been so helpful and therapeutic to hear. Thank you for creating this. ❤

Chinchilla brings out the best of ren 😊

Suddenly, at 60 years of age, I believe there is hope for the future of music. Look no further. Just wowed. 😮

My god your artistic expressions are so intense, contemporary, relevant, important, brilliant, talented and poetic!

You have an absolute amazing voice Ren!!! I love the raw emotion that you both express in your performance, it’s enough to make a grown man cry!!

Two beautiful beautiful singer/songwriters, at the pinnical of their art. I feel blessed by a higher authority that I am able to watch this on a 4 inch screen. Thank you Ren and Chinchilla ❤

Sooo we need to push these videos!! PLEASE SHARE! Absolutely fucking amazing!!! Love how you play with your voices..... the harmonizing?? Forget about it!! BEAUTIFUL. Emotions are written all over your faces. The words.. EVERYTHING is to perfection.