(It was filmed in Calgary, Canada) He played this video to Joe's parents a couple of days ago in Anglesey. It was the first time he had seen them for 12 years, shortly after Joe's death. He gave them £8,500 from the proceeds of the Freckled Angels album and they are going to buy a camper van - they will call it Joe so that he is with them on their travels. I think there is a deeper marker in Ren's personal journey here - he moved away physically from the source of his hurt but it has stayed with him every single day. By going back to Anglesey and meeting Joe's parents, by raising money for the RNLI, by speaking/singing openly about Joe, by dedicating this work to him, he is not only honouring Joe's memory but he is also, hopefully, coming to terms with his loss by "unbottling" it. (I also hope that by reconnecting with his roots/childhood he will remember "how to be me")
I thought it was Calgary, but figured it was somewhere in the UK. Thanks for confirming the location of the video. I moved out to Banff in 2003 (close to Calgary for those who don't know) with my 2 best friends to be ski bums for a few years. One of my best friends (Karl) was killed at work just before the 1 year anniversary of us moving out there. I've never gotten over it and never will. This song really hits me hard and brings tears to my eyes. Cheers
@@DirtyMoneyHipHop He has been receiving medical treatment in Calgary for the last few months. He is currently in UK filming a video for Money Game Part 3 but filmed this in Calgary, before he left for the UK
I think showing your vulnerability actually makes you more of a man. Proud of you man. Keep it up and let Ren bring this part out of you. It makes people vibe more with you. You are doing an amazing job with these reactions and helping spread the word. 💖
But then you’re saying men who don’t show their vulnerability are less of a man. I know you didn’t mean that. If you’re a man, then being a man is whatever it is to you, it’s whatever you say it is, why do we need to label and define everything nowadays 🤷♂️
BP... Theres a saying I like to use: Tough enough to be vulnerable. You have to be very secure to show your vulnerability dude. Don't hide it! Show that men can be emotional too. Add it to Ren's message! Take care of you man!
Do what you feel comfortable doing BP. If you’re not ready, then put it on hold for a while and give yourself some breathing space while you decide what you want to do with the video.
Ren has broke my life. Not in a bad way… In a much needed cathartic way. Opened up old wounds that I’ve never addressed. Maybe in time my life can change too.
Well said! Those old wounds were never healed, because they can't heal themselves. Many of us are broken, but we must not stay broken. And, we need to reach out to others for help to make it happen.
same, I think as trauma victims alot of the time we just lie to ourselves and convince ourselves that weve moved on and processed everything. Even if everything is alright in the moment all it takes is one crisis to lead to a spiral. We numb ourselves to cope, but being open and embracing life as it comes is the only true way to move forward. Ive been going through a very rough patch but between finding Rens music and having some other media like shows and games that had very similar and complex stories ive been able to stand through everything and know that there is still something on the other side of this rough patch.
Dawg, im a 37 yearcold man and Ren has made me cry multiple times no lie! Ill admit it! Never be embarrassed to show emotion brother! Thats just how real the tracks are and bring out! Its healthy!
46 years mate and I can honestly say I’ve never cried so much to one artist that resonates to myself. By far Ren is the best musician/artist/poet/storyteller and rapper I’ve ever had the pleasure to listen to.
Very well said gentlemen, I'm 34 years old. Marine Corps veteran. Ren saved my life in many ways. I never thought I'd have so much love for someone I never met. Thank you Ren.
It is like a giant rubber ball that bounces around hitting so hard, but slowly the ball shrinks. It still hits but because is slightly smaller it’s not so hard to recover & every time, it’s a little easier not to be hit flat. Grief still hits and hurts, but you can see a little bit more light than darkness every time you are hit with the shadows of the past.
My grief comes in waves and I’ve learnt it’s out of my control - just got to accept it and let it be. It passes. Don’t know why I’m writing this - sharing I guess.
I have a 15-year-old son that I’m raising by myself and I definitely have let him see me cry. A lot. But he’s also seen me almost piss myself laughing. “Life is funny sometimes .” -Ren #NormalizeMenHavingEmotions
You have a reaction channel. If a song has a specific reaction on you, don’t be ashamed of it. That’s the beauty of it. Art like this is supposed to be reactionary. It doesn’t make you less manly for showing emotions, it makes you more human.
Dude, I'm a 55 yr old "old school alpha" man and I'm sitting hear with tears rolling down my cheeks. Ren has a way of exposing emotions and making us stare our daemons in the eye. Don't be afraid to feel your feels brother, and never be ashamed to let others see your humanity. I firmly believe that people are sent into our lives to teach us lessons we need to learn. Joe Hughes taught Ren how to laugh and love, and then taught him how to grieve. Joes gift to us all was preventing Ren from ending it when he was at his lowest as he had learned how much pain that can inflict on those who remain, and Ren has stated that he never wanted to inflict that on anyone else. R.I.P. and thank you Joe.
I suffer from PTSD and Ren and his music helps me to feel it is OK to not be OK sometimes. I was a Police officer for over 10 years, specialising on thr Railway. I attended and dealt with well over 50 people choosing to end things by train. I have seen and done th8ngs that will live in my mind forever. I also spent a lot of time with people who were at that point and we managed to get to them in time. It shaoed me, damaged me and made me a better man. I can deal with the lack of control over my emotions (and will, to this day, cry at the smallest thing). Ren and BP keep doing what you're doing. Mad love from this soppy bearded bugger!
I can't control emotions well either. Met someone recently who wanted me to control my emotions, and it was like telling me not to breathe, I don't want to bottle emotions up, I don't think it's healthy for self or those around you. Not seeing the real you. Not being you. Not using tears for what they are meant for, to express emotion both in times of joy and sadness. They are there for a reason. Your amazing for what you did in your job, and amazing for living with some traumatic memories. But you also saved lives. That's big. Love n hugs to you.
I am with you here. I was unfortunate enough to be an unwitting witness to such an event many years ago. I was walking my then 8 year old daughter to school. Thankfully she didn't see it happen, but I did and screamed. I then realised the impact on her and just told her I'd had a fright but all was well. I then saw the aftermath...I had to keep it together for my daughter's sake. I went straight to the headmasters office after I dropped her off as I was shaking uncontrollably and broke down hysterically when I finally could let my emotions go in front of him. What struck me was the peace in his face before he knelt down. It still lives with me. I felt so badly for the train driver who just couldn't break in time. That was just once. I cannot fathom having to have seen that more than once. I'm sending you a great big hug from London. I'm truly sorry you had to go through that. If it helps at all to know, your service and emotional sacrifice helped others like me. The officer who came for my statement was professional, dignified, solemn and truly empathetic to my experience. I am grateful for that. Thank you.
@albamartinez4987 sorry you had to witness that. There are some fantastic officers out there who are brilliant with witness etc. Best thing I ever did was talk about things, as the silence was killing me.
there's nothing more masculine then being ok with your emotions and daring to show them...A real man doesn't care how he's conceived, He's just being real.
Unfortunately we live in societies where how we are perceived does have some value, social currency, if you will. Like the Dollar, its worth is what people trust in it. Of course there is more than that, but sometimes ends just need to be met. Even if it can be hell sometimes, life is a great thing; it's an opportunity, but it's also a compromise.
@@raffaguitars Yeah, reproduction is is sometimes implied, but it can also mean to come up with an idea or understanding, as an act of creation. Cheers.
It's RNLI - the Royal National Lifeboat Institute. It's the closest we have to the US Coastguard in the UK. It's a national organisation of volunteer lifeboat men and lifeboat women. Heroes without pay! There are lifeboat stations all round our coast and when the alarm goes then the crews need to get to the stations within a few minutes. For no pay! They're volunteers! They need supporting!
Brother, I'm 53 and still learning to get through my own tragedies. Thanks to Ren, I have learned it's ok to cry and we are not lesser men because of it. I now believe showing emotion makes us better men! Thank you for your reactions my man, you are making a difference! Much Love!
Go give your wife a big kiss and a cuddle, tell her what you are feeling. She will have your back BP. We will also always be here to listen to your thoughts when Rens beautiful music and words hit a cord. It's happening to us too, he is an artist that just makes you feel, whether you want to or not ❤
This was filmed in Calgary, Canada. This song has me crying more than any of Ren's songs. They almost always do, but this hit me hard for very personal reasons. 🤍🤍
The reaction on "How to be me" was such a honest reaction! It shouldn't rest on private! ❤❤❤ The fact that you talk about the domino effect just before he starts to play dominos got me!!!! And it's Calgary btw. 😊
Brother, as another 40-year old man, on a calm day where the emotion peaks for you, close yourself in a room, and just let it all out, let it do its thing without you trying to control it or redirect it or turn it 'masculine' or anything else. It's a step, and a process. Much love and fire reaction, as always.
For me, people who can handle and work through their emotions are the strongest. Anyone can run from emotion, ignore it, push it down so as not to appear "soft", but to be able to face them, control them, show them, and then return to their baseline, that's what make true men and women. I hope that at some point you feel comfortable enough to release the reaction to How to be Me. He also filmed this in Calgary.
I feel like we all owe an insurmountable debt of gratitude to Joe. Something Ren said during his Justin Hawkins interview hit me hard and will stay with me for the rest of my life. He said knowing first hand the kind of pain an act like that causes is the reason he didn't give up when his health problems were at their peak. It anchored him to this world. Now that he's coming out on the other side of all of this Ren has taken Joe's story and amplified it from a localized ripple effect to this world-wide reverberation of inspiration. It's touched and saved so many lives, and it's created this entire wonderful, supportive, beautiful community and the love and support just keeps spreading. Joe may have left 13 years ago, but he's immortal now.
Violet’s tale is the beginning chapter of the song. I was 16 when “it seemed like the right time”. My best friend “Ludo” called just in time to stop me. I was diagnosed with my 1st disability that year. Violet’s tale ended a few months before my daughter was born. With in a year I was diagnosed with my 2nd disability. Joe died the same year my son was born (two days before my birthday). Two years later I was diagnosed with my 3rd disability and 2 years later diagnosed with disability number 4. Ren’s Suic*de and Sam’s Time Will Fly were released the day I turned 47, (only a week before the thought of my two freckled angels kept me from making a similar mistake). I first encountered REN’s music in January & I’m so grateful for him and all of the hundred or so people I’ve seen react to his music. I have found so much in common with every rapper, metal head, classical musician, sufferer of chronic illness, therapist & everyday Joe who who have shared the beauty of REN’s, Sam’s, Chinchilla’s and The Big Push’s music. I have so many lifesavers I think I’ll stay afloat for quite some time.
Robert, I am a 49 year old man who at 18 left home and joined the British Army. My upbringing was like yours a man has to be strong and hide all emotions away. It wasn’t until my father died 7 years ago that I started to show my innermost emotions and let it out. We were never the closest and that is my biggest regret in life and I wish I could tell him how much I loved and still love him. But now I have learnt to relax and be vulnerable just like Ren tells us to. Now this man can make me laugh and cry torrents of tears and make me an emotional wreck sometimes. Anyway thank you for being so open in your reaction. Bless you and your family bro 🙏❤️
I think you should release your reaction. One of the reasons you love Rens music is because he let's you in. Be assured that your fans will give that same love and support to you. No judgement.
Well... Ren does it again.. Brings tears to my eyes and makes my heart shrink. He makes me reach through the screen and give him a big, big hug. Love his artistic talent. How talented he is. An artist of this century. RIP Joe 🙏❤
Ren has made another masterpiece, I definitely agree that this song along with Ren will save lives. He is a genius, Wales is definitely very proud of Ren.
Beautiful song and reaction. It’s the skyline of Calgary. Alberta in Canada Where he was getting his treatments The building with the orange lights is the Saddle Dome arena.
@@larengrove6894 I love Calgary. I have relatives there, so I visited many times. I found the general area Ren was in one time and took a picture, but it was in the daytime.
Dude, your transparency with your emotional response to his work is evidence we are watching a top tier artist whose work transcends the art form itself. It’s spiritual and profound to see how he spreads hope and healing. I’m a 50 y.o. Psychotherapist and he’s teaching me things. (You willingness to be moved emotionally is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of wisdom and security in oneself.)
You are doing a fantastic job shining a light on an artist who deserves it more than most Also that is Calgary Canada, I was born and lived in the city until I wa 30 (I’m 58 )!!!
Ren is incredible - so vulnerable, so real and his music is incredible. I'm so glad I've found him, and I hope more and more find him. He deserves all the success.
So after crying with this reaction I went to Ren's channel and the caption he had on a still image of this video in the community section had me crying again so I wanted to share. "After Joe died the visits I paid to North Wales were fleeting. By being somewhere new I could be someone new. Brighton didn't just offer me a new chapter, it offered me a new book, and a whole new character. On Monday I would make the difficult journey home because of music and the fund raising efforts of my incredible following. We managed to raise an incredible £21,000 for the RNLI, an incredible team of volunteers, who risk their lives without pay to aid calls of distress from British shores. The night Joe went missing they were out on the choppy stretch of water between Anglesey and the Mainland, until 5am, looking for Joe, without pay, from the goodness of their hearts. They continued the search efforts for the entire following week until hope dwindled. They owed us nothing, and gave us everything. Yesterday I decided to pay a visit to Joe's mum and dad. I was asked to play them the new live session I recorded in Calgary. It was probably the most nervous I've been playing someone a video that I'd made. The topic isn't an easy one, especially for parents who have lost an incredible son. I nervously hit play, and the gravity of what I was showing sunk in and I began to cry. In the end we sat in silence, silently sobbing. Joes mum turned to me and smiled and we hugged, and I felt much lighter. It made me really realise I guess what I've always known. Music is far more than music. It's a channel of communication for the things that are impossible to say. It's a bridge between the living and the dead. It's a way to stay immortal. It's a way to resurrect the dead. It's a universal language. It cuts down barriers of the parts of you which are encapsulated in steel cast iron. It allows frozen rivers to thaw and become un-stagnant. I owe myself, my life, everything I am to music. Music is the closest thing to god I know. I am so grateful to be doing what I do and to tap into this mystic force. My life, my energy, myself, I eternally devote to it." I f'n love you Ren, you too BP, believe it or not your channel has got me through some dark times, keep doing what you're doing because it matters. .....40!
I spent yesterday evening going through some of your earliest reactions to Ren from Hi Ren to Sick Boi, Chalk Outlines and Genesis. To compare those reactions to how you have opened up now I see a massive change and a maturity, but fortunately you have not lost your humour through it all too in your reactions. Ren has had a massive impact on me but I think in a way you have too in your views of everyone needing to find that middle ground and not being so crazy to the left or right.
This was filmed while he was in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. As for being unsure whether or not to release your reaction to “How To Be Me”, i honestly think you should. It’s an honest reaction. I don’t think anyone would think any less of you for showing emotion. In fact, I believe the opposite is true. People, especially men, need to know that it’s OK to express emotion. Showing vulnerability can help others to connect emotionally. We are human.
Hi. I can feel your hurt. We all have the love, the energy , light and stillness inside of us. Just look inside. It has always been there, we just need to connect to it and feel it. 💛 I can see how REN is inspiring and allowing others to open up. I just hope the Ren energy produces many more Rens, not just in music, bit in all walks of life. It could be beautiful. Spread the love guys. I am a 63 years old prog rocker had recent open heart surgery and have never been more alive since finding the love within. I have listened to Ren since Hi Ren and his music touches my soul. Just a little story to end. I am currently on holiday with family and friends and climbing the stunning mountains in the Snowdonia National park which is in North Wales. Up on top today I was looking clearly out over Angelsey which made me think of the energy that is Ren. Lovely moment. I returned to my cottage in the mountains and low and behold have just listened to your reaction to REN’s tribute to you. A beautiful synchronicity to end my day. Love,Light and Peace to everyone deeply affected and moved by the energy that is Ren.
I was one of the fortunate to see your “How to Be Me” reaction. The first thing I want to say…. You started off with saying your a reactor, but really your a rapper doing reactions 😁 (which is so much better!). Your skills and talent shine bright my friend! Much love, have a good day, and keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers! Ps. The toughest thing you can do as a man, is to acknowledge emotions, process them, and learn!
Someone once told me for every emotion we dont feel, it gets trapped as trauma within our bodies showing up as disease or sickness later in life. I do believe this. Ren has the ability to allow us to feel those compartmentalized emotions, take us back to the root causes and allows us to release it and that's healing. I believe he should receive a Nobel prize for humanity, because his work is definitely contributing to help save it. One love 💓
I've thought a lot about this when I heard the last release . Was it a coincidence that he became ill just a few years after his mate died ? Is it a coincidence that now he's in a better place in his healing journey he begins to open up and address this old wound. Not to discount the bacterial assault from the common tick bite , but the other aspects can't be ignored either. This could well be cod psychology on my part, its not as if I know him personally. But the link between trauma emotions and physical illness is fairly well established. I've experienced this myself after an emotional event I couldn't process properly . Its an interesting topic
@@richardhanney7950 I couldn't say, I can only apply it to my own issues. I do know that after last night's release I released more than I thought I had left when Id heard the original Su1c1de and boy I released some shit I didn't realise I was storing. I do know that some of the most inspirational people I know have been through some intense suffering and because of that are able to help humanity the most. I am just thankful we are blessed to hear him in our lifetime at a time when the world really does need it. I bet all the stuff that his gift has allowed people to release has had a profound effect on human consciousness 🙏❤️
@@deliciousficticious3150 you're right about him being a blessing. I still can't really explain it properly, there's no shortage of great musicians and other artists but I can't think of anybody whose work has had this profound effect on so many people. Its a beautiful thing, and like you I am incredibly grateful we've been here to see it happen .
We probably all tear up, cry, get emotional during his songs. No reason to be embarrassed, we are all multifaceted. I cut my finger in half with a saw, didn't cry. Ren makes me cry.
Did you read the notes Ren wrote at the end of this video? I heard you mentioned the RNLI . it's very emotional he talks about crying with Joe's mother. Like most guys I was brought up to never let your emotions show as it's perceived as weak but as I got much older I learned it shows your humanity more.
This was filmed on Scotsman’s Hill overlooking the Calgary Stampede Grounds. I have watched fireworks from there many times. What a beautiful tribute ❤❤️🩹
He's so incredibly talented and he just gets better and better...his songs were there for me at my lowest and he has understood me in a way no other artists has ever been able to. He really helped me grow into a better version of myself and I'll always be thankful for it.
Hi B.P after seeing this today I have opened up to my girl about my partner about how I’m struggling with PTSD and how close I’ve been to suicide the last few days I think listening to you talk helped me to open up to her thank you I think might have just saved my life
I think Ren and with his music is letting humans realize it is okay to open up and talk about things that are normally frowned upon. I mean, look at Ren, who has been through so much.. After Hi Ren, he seemed to thrive and work towards better health and a better life because after people heard that song.. the support for him was enormous. And that is what it is about. Lifting people up instead smashing them down!
'How to be me' has probably made most people cry tbf- myself included! I think that's why so many people connect to Ren- even if you haven't experienced any of the things he speaks on, if you have a heart- you can understand the emotion behind it. I hope you and your family are all good, sending love from U.K xx
I've seen all your Ren reactions and had noticed how you have been opening up and showing vulnerability more and more and I think it's admirable. Can see you being literally physically uncomfortable when becoming emotional and talking about some stuff but you know what? You're still doing it and I hope it gets easier for you because it's so important for men to be able to have these feelings and show this vulnerability (the way Ren does). I hope the supportive comments get you to a place where you can share the How to be Me reaction but if it takes a little time, so be it.
I am lost for words at how amazing ren is and his honesty and lyrics in this song really hit me hard, i am based in the uk in hastings east sussex i am going through the darkest time of my life , been homeless since november 2022 i have lost everything i had & my whole life has fallen apart, Every day i think about suicide, the ways i can do it etc and how i will finally be at peace and have relief from all the mental and physical pain im going through, i take one day at a time, one hour at a time as i cant think of a future as i just want to end it all, today i am here one day i will not be as this heartache & suffering has to end for me 💔 rens song goes deep into my soul, esp his track suicide.. I feel such a connection to ren esp via his lyrics and his own pain at losing someone he loved & how he struggles everyday with all he feels .. He is amazing and i feel blessed to be able to listen to his songs so thank you ren from the bottom of my heart xxx #RIPJOE 🙏💛
Don't give up, darkness is always followed by light , as hard as it seems you can turn things around and let the light shine through, it might seem like it's easier to not go on and to stop the pain but you would also stop any chance of things getting better, just find the strength to make things better , things can improve but it's down to you , I hope you find the inner strength to light your way out of the darkness ❤
@@andrewtims9524 Thank you for your kind words of support, so kind of you to take the time to reply to my post.. Every day for me is about survival and i survived today so thats an achievement, tomorrrow my survival starts again and fighting the darkness that is sucking at my soul will be my biggest challenge so i need every bit of strength i have, ty once again your kindness is much appreciated xx
I've been homeless having lost EVERYTHING but the clothes on my body. I even got so blitzed and tried to go to sleep on railway tracks. Bloody rocks kept digging in me and made me angry so that I got up cursing. I did the hostel circuit until I managed to eventually get a council flat. I got past the offing myself phase, but lived numb for years, and still am... but after finding Ren, I am trying to lift myself up, and inch by inch I am making progress, mainly due to Ren and his bloody deep and complex rabbit hole/warren. What I am saying bud, is learn to get through until tomorrow, and then the next tomorrow and ... you get the picture. Laugh at how woke the world is getting, rejoice as you discover new music such as Ren, The Big Push, Chinchilla. Say fk the world and do things YOUR way, become a tramp and see the country, join an environmental group, whatever tickles your fancy. Modern society can easily crush us if we let it. Break free and be what you want to be and do what makes YOU happy (just not a psycho killer who targets those who respond to your replies lol)
@sassy_brit1975 I know that feeling, I have lived it too , standing on a bridge knowing that one step will stop the pain , you survived today and knowing that shows you have the strength to survive tomorrow as well , just take things one day at a time and try not to be too hard on yourself , the fact you had the guts to write on here and show the world your pain speaks volumes to the inner strength you possess, I hope you will soon be basking in the light with a wry smile knowing you have made it through the darkness xx
I never thought at 53 I'd cry along with the whole world, well at least the world luckly enough to discover Ren. Ren has REN-EWED my heart and soul, for in this weary world he's a beacon of hope!
I've watched all of if your Ren reactions....love them! I love that you share the Ren experience with others for the first time! And, yes, I can see your empathy.... don't worry, It just means you are a good human. Dont hide it. :) Vulnerability is definitely something new for quite a few of us, but Ren is "The Great Equalizer". There's almost no defense for the emotions he can bring to the surface, whether it's crying, laughing, hype, courage, grief or hope....he is inspired and real...so it connects with (nearly) all of us. I can see you are a caring person and that you have built a wall, like most of us, but maybe its time we bring down that wall, one Ren song at a time. Go ahead and release your reaction to " How to be me" and watch the support come rolling in from 99% of your audience. There's nothing more inspiring than sharing your truth. Love ya brother! Sending good vibes your way for your family as well.
Thanks for covering this song. Rens amazing the songs amazing. My life's been riddled suicides so this song it's really hits home. And it's crazy to think it's filmed in my hometown and a spot I know. Ren you play I'm there. I just pray I don't miss it.
The weakness of a man is not being able to process your emotions, I am 38 and like many men of our generation I was thought that showing sadness or weakness was not the trait of a man. That generation were wrong the strength of the man is to be able to handle those situations even when they are experienced. Love BP
BTW you are the best you you've ever been and the world is better for it. I can't thank you enough for all your content and inspiration you deal out for each track you create and reaction you make. Everything turns to peace. Keep dancing in the sunshine cuz you are the blessing of my sunset. Thanks again BP
Ren is different, I mean that in the best possible way. He's impacting the world. If you don't show emotion, then you're not listening. Reading he went to Joe's mum, gave her a check. Then she asked him to play the last part of the Su!c*de song. They both broke down in tears. My love goes out to you for whatever you're going through ❤. I also love how you introduce others to Ren. It shows your love for him. Thanks friend ❤
Ren opens himself wide and shows where the bruise is and trusts with a wide open heart. Showing, that displaying honest feelings, does not make you less, it makes you MORE. Acceptence of ourself is very needed! Our strengths, our weaknesses, our flaws. Own them, accept them and announce them. In this humanity is ...... all the same.
I love REN ✨so much he is an amazing human being and he’s a gift to my soul ❤️🩹 🎶music is life !!! all his masterpieces are incredible!!! thanks BP 😉✌🏽
Ren and Joe are saving lives by inspiring people to live. Being open and emotional is not a weakness. It's being human. Sending you love, and hoping that you find the strength to share your How to be Me reaction and get to bask in the unity from around the world as we sit with you in your strife.
I'm pretty sure Ren added that middle section following "Dominoes..." just for this live performance. Thanks for sharing your emotions with your reaction to this beautiful tribute song for Joe
Man, I've watched everything you've pumped out since hi Ren and have went on that journey of emotions, I want to say you are doing something more important than music it's healing, much love bro, 47 year old dad from Ireland 🇮🇪
I will never forget you starting to read out my Hi Ren suggestion on one of your live-streams and stopping half-way through because you didn’t want suggestions at the time. I knew you’d love him, but I had no idea how profound the impact would be for you. Be you, brother. Peace from the UK.
The middle part is entirely new. And I love that you tap into things that you didn't do before. Give it time, give yourself time, but just know, it's alright. Love you man. ❤
BP - I'm so proud of you. The more we talk about our grief, loss and emotions the more healing we do. It was a painfully beautifully song. The tears flow freely with me now ❤
The line that hits me the hardest is when he says, "Distance is my plaster cast"! After losing my mom to Cancer in 2009, I've kept everyone I love at arms length! Its something I'm still trying to work on....Also, my favorite songs and reactions of yours, are the 1s like this that are more emotional and you give us a little glimpse into your heart!! Much love BP!! ❤️✌️
❤❤thank your for being open and honest BP…..you’re right, Ren is channeling Joes energy and light into this world. It’s almost too much for my heart to take. ❤❤
This little light. I felt the same, I also box things to move forwards. Today I took the first step towards seeing a trauma councilor. So thanks to this wonderful man who lays his soul bare. We can all learn. You are so right about what it means about being a man. Great to see your authenticity.
BP Thank you for being real. Keep being you and as for opening up my advice is "Feel the fear and do it anyway" It is a beautiful relief when a man begins to find his true emotions and has the courage to be open and vulnerable. It helps us feel safer. We all have your back
I’m glad you mention faith. I honestly think Ren is re-presenting the central message at the heart of religion stripped bare of all the dogma and systematic belief. It’s raw and real, and definitely transcendent. That’s why so many of us experience it as a kind calling…. calling us home to our true humanity. ❤️🙏
BP you were my first Ren Reaction, Dai Iawn Ren, Wales are super proud ❤. This hit home yet again with another powerful beautiful song, lost one of my bestfriends at 16, im 49 now, and being strong living a life that my mate would have been proud of, is my way coping il never forget him and the pain never goes, but i carry his Spirit with me, thank you for opening up, never shy away from emtions, feel your turmoil on how your handling yours, embrace it and let go or release the emotions when you are ready 🙏🙏
I was born may of 1980. I grew up in a very interesting neighborhood in Brooklyn NY. I HEAR EVERY WORD YOU SPEAK! no cap 🧢 lol😂. Just keep being you brother. Your an amazing demonstration for men and how us dudes need to be. So thank you! Cypress Hill was my shit I grew up on but I need Ren and Sam and a few others these days
I haven't cried since my mom passed in 19. Ren has broke that wall, freckled angels is the one that did it. My mom was a beautiful fair skin ginger covered in freckles. I didn't know I needed to cry and let that wall down until after it happened. Love Ren, and luv you to BP.
Being open and vulnerable does not make you less of a man... at all... in fact it s the reactions where you have been openly touched or emotional that made me subscribe and stick around, and your little girl is lucky to have a dad like you who is working to be the most honest and open version of himself 💜
Amen , Amen, BP it’s hard for a lot of men to be vulnerable. And I believe Ren came on the scene, because he is making an impact. He’s just the whole package.God bless him and you too. And by the way I saw your latest Rap video, your amazing. Much love and respect.❤️❤️❤️Great Grandma 👵🏼
There is nothing that takes away your masculinity from showing & processing your emotions. Dealing with the hard stuff & making it through, makes us stronger & stronger & a great example for others. When I watched this video a couple hrs ago, I really felt him too. Chills 🎵💙🎵 And yes, that's Calgary, Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦
BP, never EVER feel embarrassed for your emotions. I'm a year or two older than you, and I get what you mean by how you grew up.... All that bottling emotion does is allows it to fester, and it comes out in really screwed up ways.... That being said... don't ever feel embarrassed for your emotions. the people that would make fun of you... they are not worth your time. I'm glad you're getting in touch with your emotions. Your daughter is going to appreciate that as she gets older. I love you man. Much love to you and yours. Thanks for creating your channel.
Sublimely beautiful & ren is spitting lyrics from his heart about how much he misses joe, had me in tears throughout and he made me feel like i knew joe too with all he said about him.. Joe would be so proud of you ren, he is with you in spirit & heart forever & always 🙏💛 xx #RIPJOE 💛 "Standing Ovation" 👏👏👏
Please release how to be me reaction. The reason Ren is helping so many is because he is vulnerable, allowing us to feel safe doing so. The more people who feel safe being real in the world, the better we are as a whole.
Dude, a lot of his fans are opening up including me, one of the older guys who have wept openly listening to his music. I would be damn fidgety and nervous doing that online to thousands of strangers so don’t worry about it. My dad sounded similar to yours in the typical removed way, he died a few months ago. It’s heart breaking and as Ren says in the song, tell those close you love them and be true. Appreciate the reactions and the heartfelt honesty.
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(It was filmed in Calgary, Canada) He played this video to Joe's parents a couple of days ago in Anglesey. It was the first time he had seen them for 12 years, shortly after Joe's death. He gave them £8,500 from the proceeds of the Freckled Angels album and they are going to buy a camper van - they will call it Joe so that he is with them on their travels. I think there is a deeper marker in Ren's personal journey here - he moved away physically from the source of his hurt but it has stayed with him every single day. By going back to Anglesey and meeting Joe's parents, by raising money for the RNLI, by speaking/singing openly about Joe, by dedicating this work to him, he is not only honouring Joe's memory but he is also, hopefully, coming to terms with his loss by "unbottling" it. (I also hope that by reconnecting with his roots/childhood he will remember "how to be me")
He's also been connecting with the lads from his childhood according to his IG posts.
Well said, sammy
That was so perfectly said
I thought it was Calgary, but figured it was somewhere in the UK. Thanks for confirming the location of the video. I moved out to Banff in 2003 (close to Calgary for those who don't know) with my 2 best friends to be ski bums for a few years. One of my best friends (Karl) was killed at work just before the 1 year anniversary of us moving out there. I've never gotten over it and never will. This song really hits me hard and brings tears to my eyes. Cheers
@@DirtyMoneyHipHop He has been receiving medical treatment in Calgary for the last few months. He is currently in UK filming a video for Money Game Part 3 but filmed this in Calgary, before he left for the UK
I think showing your vulnerability actually makes you more of a man. Proud of you man. Keep it up and let Ren bring this part out of you. It makes people vibe more with you. You are doing an amazing job with these reactions and helping spread the word. 💖
But then you’re saying men who don’t show their vulnerability are less of a man. I know you didn’t mean that.
If you’re a man, then being a man is whatever it is to you, it’s whatever you say it is, why do we need to label and define everything nowadays 🤷♂️
BP... Theres a saying I like to use: Tough enough to be vulnerable.
You have to be very secure to show your vulnerability dude. Don't hide it! Show that men can be emotional too. Add it to Ren's message!
Take care of you man!
Couldn't agree more, we were all given the gift of crying for a reason.
Do what you feel comfortable doing BP. If you’re not ready, then put it on hold for a while and give yourself some breathing space while you decide what you want to do with the video.
@@thatguy4311good point but I think it will be hard to not it's so engrained in us these days even if we hate it most still do it to some degree
Ren has broke my life. Not in a bad way… In a much needed cathartic way. Opened up old wounds that I’ve never addressed. Maybe in time my life can change too.
Well said! Those old wounds were never healed, because they can't heal themselves. Many of us are broken, but we must not stay broken. And, we need to reach out to others for help to make it happen.
Yes. Cracks you open, exposes the meaty bits.
same, I think as trauma victims alot of the time we just lie to ourselves and convince ourselves that weve moved on and processed everything. Even if everything is alright in the moment all it takes is one crisis to lead to a spiral. We numb ourselves to cope, but being open and embracing life as it comes is the only true way to move forward. Ive been going through a very rough patch but between finding Rens music and having some other media like shows and games that had very similar and complex stories ive been able to stand through everything and know that there is still something on the other side of this rough patch.
He's broken people *open.* ♥
💖😢🙏
Dawg, im a 37 yearcold man and Ren has made me cry multiple times no lie! Ill admit it! Never be embarrassed to show emotion brother! Thats just how real the tracks are and bring out! Its healthy!
43 year old man here…I cried more in the last 6 months since finding Ren than I have in the last 20 years.
I’m 59 and no one has brought me to tears more than Ren.
46 years mate and I can honestly say I’ve never cried so much to one artist that resonates to myself.
By far Ren is the best musician/artist/poet/storyteller and rapper I’ve ever had the pleasure to listen to.
Very well said gentlemen, I'm 34 years old. Marine Corps veteran. Ren saved my life in many ways. I never thought I'd have so much love for someone I never met. Thank you Ren.
39 year old. Same. Im good at bottling things up, but it's healthy to cry and release the pressure before the bottle breaks.
The grief doesn't go away, it just gets less jagged and you learn to live with it. This was a beautiful performance.
It is like a giant rubber ball that bounces around hitting so hard, but slowly the ball shrinks. It still hits but because is slightly smaller it’s not so hard to recover & every time, it’s a little easier not to be hit flat. Grief still hits and hurts, but you can see a little bit more light than darkness every time you are hit with the shadows of the past.
@@mercedeswarrenash5929 And you see "a little bit more light than darkness every time you are hit" because of JESUS! Amen. 🕊
For a lot of people yes. But for me it's gotten harder and pain is worse. Lost Mom 14.5 years ago. Feels like yesterday.
My grief comes in waves and I’ve learnt it’s out of my control - just got to accept it and let it be. It passes. Don’t know why I’m writing this - sharing I guess.
@@analisasmith7927 I'm glad my comment could be a place to share. Thank you 😊
I have a 15-year-old son that I’m raising by myself and I definitely have let him see me cry. A lot. But he’s also seen me almost piss myself laughing.
“Life is funny sometimes .”
-Ren
#NormalizeMenHavingEmotions
Yin and Yang- balance is essential to one's upbringing. Look at the world around us.....
You have a reaction channel. If a song has a specific reaction on you, don’t be ashamed of it. That’s the beauty of it. Art like this is supposed to be reactionary. It doesn’t make you less manly for showing emotions, it makes you more human.
And we must remember we are all Human
Dude, I'm a 55 yr old "old school alpha" man and I'm sitting hear with tears rolling down my cheeks. Ren has a way of exposing emotions and making us stare our daemons in the eye. Don't be afraid to feel your feels brother, and never be ashamed to let others see your humanity. I firmly believe that people are sent into our lives to teach us lessons we need to learn. Joe Hughes taught Ren how to laugh and love, and then taught him how to grieve. Joes gift to us all was preventing Ren from ending it when he was at his lowest as he had learned how much pain that can inflict on those who remain, and Ren has stated that he never wanted to inflict that on anyone else. R.I.P. and thank you Joe.
“ people are sent into our lives to teach us lessons ..Joe taught Ren how to laugh and love - I love what you said here .
I suffer from PTSD and Ren and his music helps me to feel it is OK to not be OK sometimes. I was a Police officer for over 10 years, specialising on thr Railway. I attended and dealt with well over 50 people choosing to end things by train. I have seen and done th8ngs that will live in my mind forever. I also spent a lot of time with people who were at that point and we managed to get to them in time. It shaoed me, damaged me and made me a better man. I can deal with the lack of control over my emotions (and will, to this day, cry at the smallest thing). Ren and BP keep doing what you're doing. Mad love from this soppy bearded bugger!
Thank you for protecting us and helping those of us that needed it. You’ve made a big difference, so much love!
Ren has an amazing curative effect on people. It seems that out of his pain comes mind and soul healing. Thankyou for your service and for sharing.
I can't control emotions well either. Met someone recently who wanted me to control my emotions, and it was like telling me not to breathe, I don't want to bottle emotions up, I don't think it's healthy for self or those around you. Not seeing the real you. Not being you.
Not using tears for what they are meant for, to express emotion both in times of joy and sadness. They are there for a reason.
Your amazing for what you did in your job, and amazing for living with some traumatic memories. But you also saved lives. That's big. Love n hugs to you.
I am with you here. I was unfortunate enough to be an unwitting witness to such an event many years ago. I was walking my then 8 year old daughter to school. Thankfully she didn't see it happen, but I did and screamed. I then realised the impact on her and just told her I'd had a fright but all was well. I then saw the aftermath...I had to keep it together for my daughter's sake. I went straight to the headmasters office after I dropped her off as I was shaking uncontrollably and broke down hysterically when I finally could let my emotions go in front of him. What struck me was the peace in his face before he knelt down. It still lives with me. I felt so badly for the train driver who just couldn't break in time. That was just once. I cannot fathom having to have seen that more than once. I'm sending you a great big hug from London. I'm truly sorry you had to go through that. If it helps at all to know, your service and emotional sacrifice helped others like me. The officer who came for my statement was professional, dignified, solemn and truly empathetic to my experience. I am grateful for that. Thank you.
@albamartinez4987 sorry you had to witness that. There are some fantastic officers out there who are brilliant with witness etc. Best thing I ever did was talk about things, as the silence was killing me.
Ren making us all cry again. Heartbreaking, emotional, beautiful song. Amazing tribute to Joe. Yet a message of hope and preserverance too. 💛 Ren 💛
I can’t stop 😢
there's nothing more masculine then being ok with your emotions and daring to show them...A real man doesn't care how he's conceived, He's just being real.
Unfortunately we live in societies where how we are perceived does have some value, social currency, if you will. Like the Dollar, its worth is what people trust in it. Of course there is more than that, but sometimes ends just need to be met. Even if it can be hell sometimes, life is a great thing; it's an opportunity, but it's also a compromise.
Perceived not conceived. But yes you're correct it takes more courage to show emotion/ vulnerability.
@@jasonhutcherson6224 Thanx for the correction Jason, as a non native speaker I like to be corrected. Wasn't conceived something with pregnancy?
@@raffaguitars Yeah, reproduction is is sometimes implied, but it can also mean to come up with an idea or understanding, as an act of creation. Cheers.
Ren, and reactors like yourself, are helping redefine masculinity through empathy and vulnerability. This is the new masculinity and I'm HERE FOR IT.
BP Your words and reactions are beautiful. Let your emotions flow. We'll all help hold you up. ❤🩹❤🩹❤🩹
That’s Beautiful ❤
It's RNLI - the Royal National Lifeboat Institute. It's the closest we have to the US Coastguard in the UK. It's a national organisation of volunteer lifeboat men and lifeboat women. Heroes without pay!
There are lifeboat stations all round our coast and when the alarm goes then the crews need to get to the stations within a few minutes.
For no pay! They're volunteers! They need supporting!
Brother, I'm 53 and still learning to get through my own tragedies. Thanks to Ren, I have learned it's ok to cry and we are not lesser men because of it. I now believe showing emotion makes us better men! Thank you for your reactions my man, you are making a difference! Much Love!
The same, bro.
Go give your wife a big kiss and a cuddle, tell her what you are feeling. She will have your back BP. We will also always be here to listen to your thoughts when Rens beautiful music and words hit a cord. It's happening to us too, he is an artist that just makes you feel, whether you want to or not ❤
This was filmed in Calgary, Canada. This song has me crying more than any of Ren's songs. They almost always do, but this hit me hard for very personal reasons. 🤍🤍
The reaction on "How to be me" was such a honest reaction! It shouldn't rest on private! ❤❤❤
The fact that you talk about the domino effect just before he starts to play dominos got me!!!!
And it's Calgary btw. 😊
Brother, as another 40-year old man, on a calm day where the emotion peaks for you, close yourself in a room, and just let it all out, let it do its thing without you trying to control it or redirect it or turn it 'masculine' or anything else. It's a step, and a process. Much love and fire reaction, as always.
For me, people who can handle and work through their emotions are the strongest. Anyone can run from emotion, ignore it, push it down so as not to appear "soft", but to be able to face them, control them, show them, and then return to their baseline, that's what make true men and women. I hope that at some point you feel comfortable enough to release the reaction to How to be Me.
He also filmed this in Calgary.
It looks to me ss though it is filmed on a bridge, I guess deliberately so.
I feel like we all owe an insurmountable debt of gratitude to Joe. Something Ren said during his Justin Hawkins interview hit me hard and will stay with me for the rest of my life. He said knowing first hand the kind of pain an act like that causes is the reason he didn't give up when his health problems were at their peak. It anchored him to this world. Now that he's coming out on the other side of all of this Ren has taken Joe's story and amplified it from a localized ripple effect to this world-wide reverberation of inspiration. It's touched and saved so many lives, and it's created this entire wonderful, supportive, beautiful community and the love and support just keeps spreading. Joe may have left 13 years ago, but he's immortal now.
After listening to Ren for years I think of him as a friend not just someone I am a fan of.
Violet’s tale is the beginning chapter of the song. I was 16 when “it seemed like the right time”. My best friend “Ludo” called just in time to stop me. I was diagnosed with my 1st disability that year.
Violet’s tale ended a few months before my daughter was born. With in a year I was diagnosed with my 2nd disability.
Joe died the same year my son was born (two days before my birthday). Two years later I was diagnosed with my 3rd disability and 2 years later diagnosed with disability number 4.
Ren’s Suic*de and Sam’s Time Will Fly were released the day I turned 47, (only a week before the thought of my two freckled angels kept me from making a similar mistake). I first encountered REN’s music in January & I’m so grateful for him and all of the hundred or so people I’ve seen react to his music. I have found so much in common with every rapper, metal head, classical musician, sufferer of chronic illness, therapist & everyday Joe who who have shared the beauty of REN’s, Sam’s, Chinchilla’s and The Big Push’s music. I have so many lifesavers I think I’ll stay afloat for quite some time.
When Ren drops a new track, it's like receiving a gift from someone you love
Robert, I am a 49 year old man who at 18 left home and joined the British Army. My upbringing was like yours a man has to be strong and hide all emotions away. It wasn’t until my father died 7 years ago that I started to show my innermost emotions and let it out. We were never the closest and that is my biggest regret in life and I wish I could tell him how much I loved and still love him. But now I have learnt to relax and be vulnerable just like Ren tells us to. Now this man can make me laugh and cry torrents of tears and make me an emotional wreck sometimes. Anyway thank you for being so open in your reaction. Bless you and your family bro 🙏❤️
I think you should release your reaction. One of the reasons you love Rens music is because he let's you in. Be assured that your fans will give that same love and support to you. No judgement.
Well... Ren does it again.. Brings tears to my eyes and makes my heart shrink. He makes me reach through the screen and give him a big, big hug. Love his artistic talent. How talented he is. An artist of this century. RIP Joe 🙏❤
True bards are healers. Ren is the wounded healer breaking open our hearts. A beautiful soul.
Ren has made another masterpiece, I definitely agree that this song along with Ren will save lives. He is a genius, Wales is definitely very proud of Ren.
Beautiful song and reaction.
It’s the skyline of Calgary. Alberta in Canada
Where he was getting his treatments
The building with the orange lights is the Saddle Dome arena.
He is on a hill overlooking downtown Calgary with the hockey arena in the foreground
The Saddledome
You can see the Calgary tower in the middle of the skyline too. My hometown ❤️ I live in England now though 😊
@@larengrove6894 I love Calgary. I have relatives there, so I visited many times. I found the general area Ren was in one time and took a picture, but it was in the daytime.
❤Beautiful reaction to a beautiful song ❤You are not alone in your emotions, you are human❤
Dude, your transparency with your emotional response to his work is evidence we are watching a top tier artist whose work transcends the art form itself. It’s spiritual and profound to see how he spreads hope and healing. I’m a 50 y.o. Psychotherapist and he’s teaching me things. (You willingness to be moved emotionally is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of wisdom and security in oneself.)
Of course he Slays it on the piano!!! Ren is single-handedly changing the music game... for the better, let's Hope!!!
He filmed this in Calgary while having his treatment 😊
You are doing a fantastic job shining a light on an artist who deserves it more than most
Also that is Calgary Canada, I was born and lived in the city until I wa 30 (I’m 58 )!!!
Ren is incredible - so vulnerable, so real and his music is incredible.
I'm so glad I've found him, and I hope more and more find him.
He deserves all the success.
So after crying with this reaction I went to Ren's channel and the caption he had on a still image of this video in the community section had me crying again so I wanted to share. "After Joe died the visits I paid to North Wales were fleeting. By being somewhere new I could be someone new. Brighton didn't just offer me a new chapter, it offered me a new book, and a whole new character.
On Monday I would make the difficult journey home because of music and the fund raising efforts of my incredible following. We managed to raise an incredible £21,000 for the RNLI, an incredible team of volunteers, who risk their lives without pay to aid calls of distress from British shores. The night Joe went missing they were out on the choppy stretch of water between Anglesey and the Mainland, until 5am, looking for Joe, without pay, from the goodness of their hearts. They continued the search efforts for the entire following week until hope dwindled. They owed us nothing, and gave us everything.
Yesterday I decided to pay a visit to Joe's mum and dad. I was asked to play them the new live session I recorded in Calgary. It was probably the most nervous I've been playing someone a video that I'd made. The topic isn't an easy one, especially for parents who have lost an incredible son. I nervously hit play, and the gravity of what I was showing sunk in and I began to cry. In the end we sat in silence, silently sobbing. Joes mum turned to me and smiled and we hugged, and I felt much lighter.
It made me really realise I guess what I've always known. Music is far more than music. It's a channel of communication for the things that are impossible to say. It's a bridge between the living and the dead. It's a way to stay immortal. It's a way to resurrect the dead. It's a universal language. It cuts down barriers of the parts of you which are encapsulated in steel cast iron. It allows frozen rivers to thaw and become un-stagnant. I owe myself, my life, everything I am to music. Music is the closest thing to god I know. I am so grateful to be doing what I do and to tap into this mystic force. My life, my energy, myself, I eternally devote to it." I f'n love you Ren, you too BP, believe it or not your channel has got me through some dark times, keep doing what you're doing because it matters. .....40!
I spent yesterday evening going through some of your earliest reactions to Ren from Hi Ren to Sick Boi, Chalk Outlines and Genesis. To compare those reactions to how you have opened up now I see a massive change and a maturity, but fortunately you have not lost your humour through it all too in your reactions. Ren has had a massive impact on me but I think in a way you have too in your views of everyone needing to find that middle ground and not being so crazy to the left or right.
Ren can drag out the emotions I've buried deep for a long time. He's a fucking genius and angel on earth. We need his music and him this day and age.
Same bro💯Pulling it back to a positive at the end was genius.
This was filmed while he was in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
As for being unsure whether or not to release your reaction to “How To Be Me”, i honestly think you should. It’s an honest reaction. I don’t think anyone would think any less of you for showing emotion. In fact, I believe the opposite is true. People, especially men, need to know that it’s OK to express emotion. Showing vulnerability can help others to connect emotionally. We are human.
Hi. I can feel your hurt. We all have the love, the energy , light and stillness inside of us. Just look inside. It has always been there, we just need to connect to it and feel it. 💛
I can see how REN is inspiring and allowing others to open up. I just hope the Ren energy produces many more Rens, not just in music, bit in all walks of life. It could be beautiful. Spread the love guys.
I am a 63 years old prog rocker had recent open heart surgery and have never been more alive since finding the love within. I have listened to Ren since Hi Ren and his music touches my soul.
Just a little story to end. I am currently on holiday with family and friends and climbing the stunning mountains in the Snowdonia National park which is in North Wales. Up on top today I was looking clearly out over Angelsey which made me think of the energy that is Ren. Lovely moment. I returned to my cottage in the mountains and low and behold have just listened to your reaction to REN’s tribute to you. A beautiful synchronicity to end my day. Love,Light and Peace to everyone deeply affected and moved by the energy that is Ren.
I was one of the fortunate to see your “How to Be Me” reaction. The first thing I want to say…. You started off with saying your a reactor, but really your a rapper doing reactions 😁 (which is so much better!). Your skills and talent shine bright my friend! Much love, have a good day, and keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers!
Ps. The toughest thing you can do as a man, is to acknowledge emotions, process them, and learn!
Another amazing piece of art!! Joe Hughes, you are surely well loved!!
BP,this was filmed in Calgary, Alberta, Canada!!! ❤❤❤
Someone once told me for every emotion we dont feel, it gets trapped as trauma within our bodies showing up as disease or sickness later in life. I do believe this. Ren has the ability to allow us to feel those compartmentalized emotions, take us back to the root causes and allows us to release it and that's healing. I believe he should receive a Nobel prize for humanity, because his work is definitely contributing to help save it. One love 💓
I've thought a lot about this when I heard the last release .
Was it a coincidence that he became ill just a few years after his mate died ? Is it a coincidence that now he's in a better place in his healing journey he begins to open up and address this old wound.
Not to discount the bacterial assault from the common tick bite , but the other aspects can't be ignored either.
This could well be cod psychology on my part, its not as if I know him personally. But the link between trauma emotions and physical illness is fairly well established.
I've experienced this myself after an emotional event I couldn't process properly . Its an interesting topic
@@richardhanney7950 I couldn't say, I can only apply it to my own issues. I do know that after last night's release I released more than I thought I had left when Id heard the original Su1c1de and boy I released some shit I didn't realise I was storing.
I do know that some of the most inspirational people I know have been through some intense suffering and because of that are able to help humanity the most. I am just thankful we are blessed to hear him in our lifetime at a time when the world really does need it. I bet all the stuff that his gift has allowed people to release has had a profound effect on human consciousness 🙏❤️
@@deliciousficticious3150 your words here really resonate with me - I am so thankful and happy that I could experience Ren in my lifetime .
@@deliciousficticious3150 you're right about him being a blessing. I still can't really explain it properly, there's no shortage of great musicians and other artists but I can't think of anybody whose work has had this profound effect on so many people.
Its a beautiful thing, and like you I am incredibly grateful we've been here to see it happen .
We probably all tear up, cry, get emotional during his songs. No reason to be embarrassed, we are all multifaceted. I cut my finger in half with a saw, didn't cry. Ren makes me cry.
Did you read the notes Ren wrote at the end of this video? I heard you mentioned the RNLI . it's very emotional he talks about crying with Joe's mother. Like most guys I was brought up to never let your emotions show as it's perceived as weak but as I got much older I learned it shows your humanity more.
This was filmed on Scotsman’s Hill overlooking the Calgary Stampede Grounds. I have watched fireworks from there many times. What a beautiful tribute ❤❤️🩹
Talent like Ren only comes along once in a lifetime and we are lucky enough to witness it.
He's so incredibly talented and he just gets better and better...his songs were there for me at my lowest and he has understood me in a way no other artists has ever been able to. He really helped me grow into a better version of myself and I'll always be thankful for it.
This song was so beautifully done 🤍 can’t wait for your reaction. RIP JOE🤍💔🥺
Hi B.P after seeing this today I have opened up to my girl about my partner about how I’m struggling with PTSD and how close I’ve been to suicide the last few days I think listening to you talk helped me to open up to her thank you I think might have just saved my life
I think Ren and with his music is letting humans realize it is okay to open up and talk about things that are normally frowned upon. I mean, look at Ren, who has been through so much.. After Hi Ren, he seemed to thrive and work towards better health and a better life because after people heard that song.. the support for him was enormous. And that is what it is about. Lifting people up instead smashing them down!
'How to be me' has probably made most people cry tbf- myself included! I think that's why so many people connect to Ren- even if you haven't experienced any of the things he speaks on, if you have a heart- you can understand the emotion behind it. I hope you and your family are all good, sending love from U.K xx
I've seen all your Ren reactions and had noticed how you have been opening up and showing vulnerability more and more and I think it's admirable. Can see you being literally physically uncomfortable when becoming emotional and talking about some stuff but you know what? You're still doing it and I hope it gets easier for you because it's so important for men to be able to have these feelings and show this vulnerability (the way Ren does). I hope the supportive comments get you to a place where you can share the How to be Me reaction but if it takes a little time, so be it.
Bro… this kid has changed my life too. I had a bad surgery last year and have been out of work and feeling useless. I needed this kid
I am lost for words at how amazing ren is and his honesty and lyrics in this song really hit me hard, i am based in the uk in hastings east sussex i am going through the darkest time of my life , been homeless since november 2022 i have lost everything i had & my whole life has fallen apart, Every day i think about suicide, the ways i can do it etc and how i will finally be at peace and have relief from all the mental and physical pain im going through, i take one day at a time, one hour at a time as i cant think of a future as i just want to end it all, today i am here one day i will not be as this heartache & suffering has to end for me 💔 rens song goes deep into my soul, esp his track suicide.. I feel such a connection to ren esp via his lyrics and his own pain at losing someone he loved & how he struggles everyday with all he feels .. He is amazing and i feel blessed to be able to listen to his songs so thank you ren from the bottom of my heart xxx #RIPJOE 🙏💛
Don't give up, darkness is always followed by light , as hard as it seems you can turn things around and let the light shine through, it might seem like it's easier to not go on and to stop the pain but you would also stop any chance of things getting better, just find the strength to make things better , things can improve but it's down to you , I hope you find the inner strength to light your way out of the darkness ❤
@@andrewtims9524 Thank you for your kind words of support, so kind of you to take the time to reply to my post.. Every day for me is about survival and i survived today so thats an achievement, tomorrrow my survival starts again and fighting the darkness that is sucking at my soul will be my biggest challenge so i need every bit of strength i have, ty once again your kindness is much appreciated xx
I've been homeless having lost EVERYTHING but the clothes on my body. I even got so blitzed and tried to go to sleep on railway tracks. Bloody rocks kept digging in me and made me angry so that I got up cursing. I did the hostel circuit until I managed to eventually get a council flat. I got past the offing myself phase, but lived numb for years, and still am... but after finding Ren, I am trying to lift myself up, and inch by inch I am making progress, mainly due to Ren and his bloody deep and complex rabbit hole/warren. What I am saying bud, is learn to get through until tomorrow, and then the next tomorrow and ... you get the picture. Laugh at how woke the world is getting, rejoice as you discover new music such as Ren, The Big Push, Chinchilla. Say fk the world and do things YOUR way, become a tramp and see the country, join an environmental group, whatever tickles your fancy. Modern society can easily crush us if we let it. Break free and be what you want to be and do what makes YOU happy (just not a psycho killer who targets those who respond to your replies lol)
@sassy_brit1975 I know that feeling, I have lived it too , standing on a bridge knowing that one step will stop the pain , you survived today and knowing that shows you have the strength to survive tomorrow as well , just take things one day at a time and try not to be too hard on yourself , the fact you had the guts to write on here and show the world your pain speaks volumes to the inner strength you possess, I hope you will soon be basking in the light with a wry smile knowing you have made it through the darkness xx
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Your best reaction, You've come a long way in 6 months, I relate very much.
Ren is an inspiration. He has brought so many people together. Love you too man ❤
I never thought at 53 I'd cry along with the whole world, well at least the world luckly enough to discover Ren. Ren has REN-EWED my heart and soul, for in this weary world he's a beacon of hope!
I've watched all of if your Ren reactions....love them! I love that you share the Ren experience with others for the first time! And, yes, I can see your empathy.... don't worry, It just means you are a good human. Dont hide it. :) Vulnerability is definitely something new for quite a few of us, but Ren is "The Great Equalizer". There's almost no defense for the emotions he can bring to the surface, whether it's crying, laughing, hype, courage, grief or hope....he is inspired and real...so it connects with (nearly) all of us.
I can see you are a caring person and that you have built a wall, like most of us, but maybe its time we bring down that wall, one Ren song at a time.
Go ahead and release your reaction to " How to be me" and watch the support come rolling in from 99% of your audience. There's nothing more inspiring than sharing your truth. Love ya brother! Sending good vibes your way for your family as well.
Thanks for covering this song. Rens amazing the songs amazing. My life's been riddled suicides so this song it's really hits home. And it's crazy to think it's filmed in my hometown and a spot I know. Ren you play I'm there. I just pray I don't miss it.
The weakness of a man is not being able to process your emotions, I am 38 and like many men of our generation I was thought that showing sadness or weakness was not the trait of a man. That generation were wrong the strength of the man is to be able to handle those situations even when they are experienced. Love BP
BTW you are the best you you've ever been and the world is better for it. I can't thank you enough for all your content and inspiration you deal out for each track you create and reaction you make. Everything turns to peace. Keep dancing in the sunshine cuz you are the blessing of my sunset. Thanks again BP
Ren is different, I mean that in the best possible way. He's impacting the world. If you don't show emotion, then you're not listening. Reading he went to Joe's mum, gave her a check. Then she asked him to play the last part of the Su!c*de song. They both broke down in tears. My love goes out to you for whatever you're going through ❤. I also love how you introduce others to Ren. It shows your love for him. Thanks friend ❤
he actually played THIS song for Joe's parents
Ren opens himself wide and shows where the bruise is and trusts with a wide open heart. Showing, that displaying honest feelings, does not make you less, it makes you MORE. Acceptence of ourself is very needed! Our strengths, our weaknesses, our flaws. Own them, accept them and announce them. In this humanity is ...... all the same.
I love REN ✨so much he is an amazing human being and he’s a gift to my soul ❤️🩹
🎶music is life !!!
all his masterpieces are incredible!!!
thanks BP 😉✌🏽
Yet another heartfelt, honest and open reaction Mr BP. You never stop learning, i still am and i have nearly 20 years on you! ❤
Ren and Joe are saving lives by inspiring people to live. Being open and emotional is not a weakness. It's being human.
Sending you love, and hoping that you find the strength to share your How to be Me reaction and get to bask in the unity from around the world as we sit with you in your strife.
I'm pretty sure Ren added that middle section following "Dominoes..." just for this live performance.
Thanks for sharing your emotions with your reaction to this beautiful tribute song for Joe
Man, I've watched everything you've pumped out since hi Ren and have went on that journey of emotions, I want to say you are doing something more important than music it's healing, much love bro, 47 year old dad from Ireland 🇮🇪
I will never forget you starting to read out my Hi Ren suggestion on one of your live-streams and stopping half-way through because you didn’t want suggestions at the time. I knew you’d love him, but I had no idea how profound the impact would be for you. Be you, brother. Peace from the UK.
The middle part is entirely new. And I love that you tap into things that you didn't do before. Give it time, give yourself time, but just know, it's alright. Love you man. ❤
You are loved. So is Ren. Thank you.
BP - I'm so proud of you. The more we talk about our grief, loss and emotions the more healing we do. It was a painfully beautifully song. The tears flow freely with me now ❤
We all must not forget we are humans... its good to talk :) and it makes us no less of a human
The line that hits me the hardest is when he says, "Distance is my plaster cast"! After losing my mom to Cancer in 2009, I've kept everyone I love at arms length! Its something I'm still trying to work on....Also, my favorite songs and reactions of yours, are the 1s like this that are more emotional and you give us a little glimpse into your heart!! Much love BP!! ❤️✌️
❤❤thank your for being open and honest BP…..you’re right, Ren is channeling Joes energy and light into this world. It’s almost too much for my heart to take. ❤❤
Ren makes vulnerability cool and that is part of his power. He's not just a bard, he's a wizard of the heart. The video is filmed in Calgary.
This little light. I felt the same, I also box things to move forwards. Today I took the first step towards seeing a trauma councilor. So thanks to this wonderful man who lays his soul bare. We can all learn. You are so right about what it means about being a man. Great to see your authenticity.
BP Thank you for being real. Keep being you and as for opening up my advice is "Feel the fear and do it anyway" It is a beautiful relief when a man begins to find his true emotions and has the courage to be open and vulnerable. It helps us feel safer. We all have your back
Fantastic reaction BP and what an amazing song/performance from REN.
Absolutely brilliant. Super metaphoric as usual, and damn personal. Kudos again #Blackpegasus , and thank you #ren 🤘💯💙
I’m glad you mention faith. I honestly think Ren is re-presenting the central message at the heart of religion stripped bare of all the dogma and systematic belief. It’s raw and real, and definitely transcendent. That’s why so many of us experience it as a kind calling…. calling us home to our true humanity. ❤️🙏
Wow - that’s deep - and true
BP you were my first Ren Reaction, Dai Iawn Ren, Wales are super proud ❤. This hit home yet again with another powerful beautiful song, lost one of my bestfriends at 16, im 49 now, and being strong living a life that my mate would have been proud of, is my way coping il never forget him and the pain never goes, but i carry his Spirit with me, thank you for opening up, never shy away from emtions, feel your turmoil on how your handling yours, embrace it and let go or release the emotions when you are ready 🙏🙏
I was born may of 1980. I grew up in a very interesting neighborhood in Brooklyn NY. I HEAR EVERY WORD YOU SPEAK! no cap 🧢 lol😂. Just keep being you brother. Your an amazing demonstration for men and how us dudes need to be. So thank you! Cypress Hill was my shit I grew up on but I need Ren and Sam and a few others these days
I haven't cried since my mom passed in 19. Ren has broke that wall, freckled angels is the one that did it. My mom was a beautiful fair skin ginger covered in freckles. I didn't know I needed to cry and let that wall down until after it happened. Love Ren, and luv you to BP.
He said it. You heard it. We must not forget, that we are human beings. Never forget that brother.
The city is Calgary,AB
BP your reactions, both touching and the funny ones are the best, I thank you. Ren has touched my soul too. ❤
There's nothing this man can't do. It's mind blowing, honestly.
Being open and vulnerable does not make you less of a man... at all... in fact it s the reactions where you have been openly touched or emotional that made me subscribe and stick around, and your little girl is lucky to have a dad like you who is working to be the most honest and open version of himself 💜
Amen , Amen, BP it’s hard for a lot of men to be vulnerable. And I believe Ren came on the scene, because he is making an impact. He’s just the whole package.God bless him and you too. And by the way I saw your latest Rap video, your amazing. Much love and respect.❤️❤️❤️Great Grandma 👵🏼
There is nothing that takes away your masculinity from showing & processing your emotions. Dealing with the hard stuff & making it through, makes us stronger & stronger & a great example for others.
When I watched this video a couple hrs ago, I really felt him too. Chills 🎵💙🎵 And yes, that's Calgary, Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦
BP, never EVER feel embarrassed for your emotions. I'm a year or two older than you, and I get what you mean by how you grew up.... All that bottling emotion does is allows it to fester, and it comes out in really screwed up ways.... That being said... don't ever feel embarrassed for your emotions. the people that would make fun of you... they are not worth your time. I'm glad you're getting in touch with your emotions. Your daughter is going to appreciate that as she gets older. I love you man. Much love to you and yours. Thanks for creating your channel.
REN appears to be in Calgary Canada. I matched up the stadium behind him with the Calgary Flames arena.
Sublimely beautiful & ren is spitting lyrics from his heart about how much he misses joe, had me in tears throughout and he made me feel like i knew joe too with all he said about him.. Joe would be so proud of you ren, he is with you in spirit & heart forever & always 🙏💛 xx #RIPJOE 💛
"Standing Ovation" 👏👏👏
Hear hear - standing ovation
You're a good dude man. Don't be afraid to be vulnerable, vulnerability is real and people need real.
Please release how to be me reaction. The reason Ren is helping so many is because he is vulnerable, allowing us to feel safe doing so. The more people who feel safe being real in the world, the better we are as a whole.
Dude, a lot of his fans are opening up including me, one of the older guys who have wept openly listening to his music. I would be damn fidgety and nervous doing that online to thousands of strangers so don’t worry about it. My dad sounded similar to yours in the typical removed way, he died a few months ago. It’s heart breaking and as Ren says in the song, tell those close you love them and be true. Appreciate the reactions and the heartfelt honesty.