The song is him inviting us into his mind, with each scene representing a different part of him. The theme of sickness comes up in many different ways throughout the song. Also, when you go back and listen to it, you'll pick up on references to several of his other songs. Such genius
What I caught from the video and the characters in it which are Animal Farm - Orwell characters is it's our society in upheaval, some of the groups fighting against each other while the other groups watch on in disturbing glee.
Once you've been baptized, every Ren track is a gift. It has to do with who HE is. So obviously this was a triumph for those of us who've been long time Ren fans. That said, i think if this were someone's first introduction to Ren... not knowing who he IS ... this would maybe be like 'Oh huh yeah ok pretty good" ... i don't know that it would be that impactful... except that beat! i'd have gone hard for that beat even if i didn't know him from Adam. This is why i'm so glad Hi Ren was his breakout. Having that foundation really makes all the rest of his tracks so much richer
Posted by Ren on his community page: "Overhwlemed by the amount of support for illest Of Our Time. Have been loving watching all the reaction videos and hearing everyone's interpretation. I never usually break down my own words because I love letting people apply their own meaning, but there was one line I wanted to explain. The title of the song. Alot of people took this to mean "The greatest Of Our Time" "Look for all the answers that I never seem to find, Till then I guess I'm still the illest of our time" Its my reluctance to be the illest - the clue is in the word 'guess' - ive spent the better part of a decade looking for solutions to the damage lyme disease dealt with countless doctors visits, and am still in that boat. "Illest" can also mean "dopest" "best" etc. So it's a bit of a double entendre. Same as "Sick boi" This theme is repeated with the line "elementary dear Watson you might find" cause Sherlock Holmes was always searching for the clues to piece the puzzle together, which is very relatable when trying to piece together parts of a very complex health picture, anyone with a very complex illness will relate to almost having to become your own detective. And finally "A pathologic entity - if eveything is set in stone then this is how its meant to be" Acceptance that this might just be the cards I've been dealt. To search for answers and simultaneously accept that chronic illnest may be your fate is a bit of a paradox because it is the rejection of acceptance that spurs you forward in the persuit of answers, but it is the acceptance that you may always be sick that let's you lead a more peaceful life... so one must walk this contradictory line between both opposing states to have the motivation to find the answers whilst not being so outcome dependent. Still haven't mastered this, but think it's an interesting concept" posted by Ren Gill (The Illest of the Ill) Me: Yo it's like Ren is psyching himself up to get bigger, how much bigger? Big enough to have the power to create a standardized treatment for Lyme Disease & an early detection system... hyuge you gotta be hyuge, that takes millions upon millions upon millions of dollars
Great reaction! Thanks for taking the time to talk about different aspects of the production! Sam did an amazing job on the video and there is a lot of symbolism to unpack with the visuals - super fun though! He has a little write up in the description and the comments of the song about the place and what it took to record there - check it out!
REN said he started making this song by creating a beat that reminded him of old school video games. To me, it sounds like 90's/early 2000s side scrollers and games like DOOM and Duke Nukem.
Thank you brother. Ren is fire. Legendary. You are mega talented bro. I think the style between "Problems" and "Smoke" suits you very well. You can do both. Wicked melodies and power... If you can cultivate that with a cool message. A little bit electro-reaggy... I listened to your Soundcloud: Respect! Good luck on your journey brother.
Is it possible you haven’t gone the Tales trilogy yet? You mentioned his storytelling ability but didn’t reference them. You are in for a treat when you get to it!
I look forwards to your breakdowns and appreciate your analysis. Even on the tracks you’re not the biggest fan of, you still provide great insights that I love to hear as a musically challenged individual lol
Salutations fellow RENegade! ❤ Ren can do it all. He writes his tracks, he sings, he plays multiple instruments, he creates his beats, he mixes his tracks, and he comes up with his video ideas. The only think he can't do is film himself performing, so he leaves that to the equally talented Samuel Perry-Falvey. They really vibe together to create premium drops. I really, really liked this one. It won't topple The Hunger from my fave list (those bars and flow and his vocal work has me with that one), but I really enjoy everything he put into this one. ~ Peace 🕊
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The song is him inviting us into his mind, with each scene representing a different part of him. The theme of sickness comes up in many different ways throughout the song. Also, when you go back and listen to it, you'll pick up on references to several of his other songs. Such genius
His lyrics fill your belly like alphabetti spaghetti.
What I caught from the video and the characters in it which are Animal Farm - Orwell characters is it's our society in upheaval, some of the groups fighting against each other while the other groups watch on in disturbing glee.
Once you've been baptized, every Ren track is a gift. It has to do with who HE is. So obviously this was a triumph for those of us who've been long time Ren fans. That said, i think if this were someone's first introduction to Ren... not knowing who he IS ... this would maybe be like 'Oh huh yeah ok pretty good" ... i don't know that it would be that impactful... except that beat! i'd have gone hard for that beat even if i didn't know him from Adam. This is why i'm so glad Hi Ren was his breakout. Having that foundation really makes all the rest of his tracks so much richer
you hit the nail on the head with this comment!
Well stated.
His beats are all sooooo good. My brain craves to hear them.
Posted by Ren on his community page: "Overhwlemed by the amount of support for illest Of Our Time. Have been loving watching all the reaction videos and hearing everyone's interpretation. I never usually break down my own words because I love letting people apply their own meaning, but there was one line I wanted to explain. The title of the song. Alot of people took this to mean "The greatest Of Our Time"
"Look for all the answers that I never seem to find,
Till then I guess I'm still the illest of our time"
Its my reluctance to be the illest - the clue is in the word 'guess' - ive spent the better part of a decade looking for solutions to the damage lyme disease dealt with countless doctors visits, and am still in that boat. "Illest" can also mean "dopest" "best" etc. So it's a bit of a double entendre. Same as "Sick boi"
This theme is repeated with the line "elementary dear Watson you might find" cause Sherlock Holmes was always searching for the clues to piece the puzzle together, which is very relatable when trying to piece together parts of a very complex health picture, anyone with a very complex illness will relate to almost having to become your own detective.
And finally
"A pathologic entity -
if eveything is set in stone then this is how its meant to be"
Acceptance that this might just be the cards I've been dealt.
To search for answers and simultaneously accept that chronic illnest may be your fate is a bit of a paradox because it is the rejection of acceptance that spurs you forward in the persuit of answers, but it is the acceptance that you may always be sick that let's you lead a more peaceful life... so one must walk this contradictory line between both opposing states to have the motivation to find the answers whilst not being so outcome dependent. Still haven't mastered this, but think it's an interesting concept" posted by Ren Gill (The Illest of the Ill)
Me: Yo it's like Ren is psyching himself up to get bigger, how much bigger? Big enough to have the power to create a standardized treatment for Lyme Disease & an early detection system... hyuge you gotta be hyuge, that takes millions upon millions upon millions of dollars
I saw him post this! So awesome 🤘
he says you're going into his mind all the fighting and the chaos is in his mind.
I knew you would like it.
He definitely created ALL of it.
What a beast!
Great reaction
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏
Love your reactions man! Animal farm meets prodigy??? I really dig this side of Ren!
He says his inspiration for this track was old video games from the 80s and 90s
Games like Streets of Rage. Talented
Great reaction! Thanks for taking the time to talk about different aspects of the production! Sam did an amazing job on the video and there is a lot of symbolism to unpack with the visuals - super fun though! He has a little write up in the description and the comments of the song about the place and what it took to record there - check it out!
Thank you! Also thanks for that little insight, I’ll have to check it out 🤘
Oof freakin love this one and yup Ren is jacked! 😂😂
This is the dark Ren from Hi Ren. Wow. The new album sounds like it might be a modern classic concept album.
This is Dark and Dirty Ren, love it... Thanks for your reaction man... ✊🏽
No problem!! 🙏
🔥🔥❤️🔥🔥 here for you and #Ren always
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REN said he started making this song by creating a beat that reminded him of old school video games. To me, it sounds like 90's/early 2000s side scrollers and games like DOOM and Duke Nukem.
Thank you brother.
Ren is fire. Legendary.
You are mega talented bro. I think the style between "Problems" and "Smoke" suits you very well. You can do both. Wicked melodies and power... If you can cultivate that with a cool message. A little bit electro-reaggy... I listened to your Soundcloud: Respect! Good luck on your journey brother.
Was looking forward to your reaction!
Hope you enjoyed it! 🙏
@@SeanStaxxMusic Absolutely - as always!
Song is fire!
Is it possible you haven’t gone the Tales trilogy yet? You mentioned his storytelling ability but didn’t reference them. You are in for a treat when you get to it!
I haven’t yet! They’re coming tho 👀
@@SeanStaxxMusic Get on it!! 😂
@@SeanStaxxMusic I can't wait for the reaction of that one definitely storyville 😊
This song is an amazing piece of Art. Sono good 🤘
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It's a Bar-ffet ❤
I look forwards to your breakdowns and appreciate your analysis. Even on the tracks you’re not the biggest fan of, you still provide great insights that I love to hear as a musically challenged individual lol
You called out Heretic! Loved this again!
Glad you enjoyed!
Salutations fellow RENegade! ❤
Ren can do it all. He writes his tracks, he sings, he plays multiple instruments, he creates his beats, he mixes his tracks, and he comes up with his video ideas. The only think he can't do is film himself performing, so he leaves that to the equally talented Samuel Perry-Falvey. They really vibe together to create premium drops.
I really, really liked this one. It won't topple The Hunger from my fave list (those bars and flow and his vocal work has me with that one), but I really enjoy everything he put into this one.
~ Peace 🕊
@Sean Staxx - This track gave me a Twenty One Pilots "Trench" like vibe.
Ahhh I can hear some similarities
Love the reaction.
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Love him. He doesn’t know what masochist is…. Been thru a lot.. but different
Loved it ❤❤
The stranger things line !!!!
Ha! I was stalking you looking for a reaction to this. Good one!
Glad you enjoyed 🙃🙏
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I think Ren is up their with Eminem. Yeah i said it 😊
I kinda took the video like old rap battles 2 nasty groups shredding against each other? Probably way off.
If you haven't react to the hunger you really need to.