Listening to this destroyed me, not literally, but it just hit me to the core. I'm afflicted with a genetic disease that has advanced to the point of constant pain and isolation. Ren's words so closely mirror my own thoughts and daily battle. Ren has helped in so many ways with coping and pushing through it all, Ren is a treasure.
This track is so slept on. It just makes me happy. Granted, he is in such a bad place here but just thinking of where his future self is now, it's beautiful.
Love this song. The sample is of Melanie Safka who was massive in the 60s/70s. She was one of only 3 solo female singers who played Woodstock. The other 2 were Joan Baez and Janis Joplin - not bad company. I think I read another rapper (Method Man ?) also used this sample
❤This song, man, it hurts my heart. Your reaction is almost identical to mine the first time I heard this. Empathy is a beautiful thing. I always think about his reaction to being #1 too, I cry every time I watch that❤
wow Joe E - you almost made me cry on this one . I had seen this a few times before but I guess I never really listened to it deeply . You brought up some points that really hit home . I hope Ren gets a chance to see your reaction to this one . I know the reaction world is saturated right now so he may not get a chance but we did . When you do Icarus , also consider pairing it with the short BTS film the boys created . It’s on YT and its called « Behind the Push Icarus « . The 4 band members created a film featuring them playing the characters in the music video Icarus . ❤ you Joe e.
All these years later and he is still singing songs for Joe, and still sick, but his perspective is so often one of acceptance and gratitude. I wish he could tell his past self that things would get better. ❤
Also, I love Ren love Ren. Watching The Big Push and get to see him have fun with his boys I recommend sweet little lady, dignity, and of course they’re busking stufff
It was a while after starting down the rabbit hole that I found this track. Such a beautiful sample and such a great track to listen to with the hindsight we all have now. Love your reactions…..we see and feel your emotion. Looking forward to you covering some Big Push and Freckled Angels tracks 💜
You are in for some fantastic tunes ahead! You mentioned Icarus - that's an absolutely FIRE track, and the acoustic version, Acustarus, is equally fabulous. Can't wait to see what's coming! ❤
Interesting fact... the sample used is by Melanie Safka. One of only 3 female solo artists to have performed at Woodstock. Shows the depth of Rens musical knowledge, finding and using that track as a sample.
Hello, Joe E Spark's would it be possible you do reactions on the music video's you have made for artists and go through some of the reasons you chose the video style you used. Thanks and sending big ❤
Ren is just so authentic and relatable. Also I have heard this song multiple times before and yet oddly enough it hit home more this time when he says his mind is a paradox because he feels lonely yet isolates himself. Maybe I was just more receptive to it this morning. I feel it though. When I am having a particularly bad day and need people the most, I retreat and hope for them to reach out as if they would magically know when it’s a good time for it 🤦♀️ I guess I just don’t want to be a burden. But also I think it’s a result of my insecurities too. Like I desperately wish for someone to be there when I spiral into thinking that no one cares as much about me as I care about them. So while it’s highly unlikely that anyone would reach out in those exact moments, IF they did, it would wipe away those negative lonely thoughts and I really wish that would happen. So I quietly sit in isolated the darkness of my mind. What a silly thing to do…
When I hear this I see him in a room that's dark crying omg....he is such a pleasure to have in our world he should know that we would miss him if anything ever happened to him ...we are listening to u my brother sing god gave u the voice and if not God then You Gave us a voice all in your own I hope u share ur visions till u can't anymore I give u a solid promise I'll be a true believer in you
Future Ren needs to do a response song to Past Ren. I mean, he has in many ways but, Do You Believe 2 would be awesome
“I isolate myself, it’s no one’s fault but my own.” I wish that wasn’t so relatable.
Listening to this destroyed me, not literally, but it just hit me to the core. I'm afflicted with a genetic disease that has advanced to the point of constant pain and isolation. Ren's words so closely mirror my own thoughts and daily battle. Ren has helped in so many ways with coping and pushing through it all, Ren is a treasure.
Much love to you. You are also a treasure!❤️❤️
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Hugs to you. I often wonder if Ren has gone back to comfort himself.
I'd love Ren to do a part 2 to this song, telling his former self that things did get better and that he is proud of him for holding on.
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Your empathy is all over your face, man. It's beautiful.
This track is so slept on. It just makes me happy. Granted, he is in such a bad place here but just thinking of where his future self is now, it's beautiful.
Love this song. The sample is of Melanie Safka who was massive in the 60s/70s. She was one of only 3 solo female singers who played Woodstock. The other 2 were Joan Baez and Janis Joplin - not bad company. I think I read another rapper (Method Man ?) also used this sample
Thank you@@eryksun . That is great information !
❤This song, man, it hurts my heart. Your reaction is almost identical to mine the first time I heard this. Empathy is a beautiful thing. I always think about his reaction to being #1 too, I cry every time I watch that❤
I am so HERE.
Yepp I missed the premiere 😢but I'm here
Such a beautiful song❤️ I wish this was on Spotify. great reaction as always!
Hi from the UK 💙 Keep stepping forwards
wow Joe E - you almost made me cry on this one . I had seen this a few times before but I guess I never really listened to it deeply . You brought up some points that really hit home . I hope Ren gets a chance to see your reaction to this one . I know the reaction world is saturated right now so he may not get a chance but we did . When you do Icarus , also consider pairing it with the short BTS film the boys created . It’s on YT and its called « Behind the Push Icarus « . The 4 band members created a film featuring them playing the characters in the music video Icarus . ❤ you Joe e.
That sample in the chorus I was feeling it also heard this awhile back when I first went down the Ren rabbit hole
All these years later and he is still singing songs for Joe, and still sick, but his perspective is so often one of acceptance and gratitude. I wish he could tell his past self that things would get better. ❤
Amazing song, thanks for reacting to this!
I am glad you joined the reaction community. I love that you wear your heart on your sleeve and let us all enjoy music with you. Thank you.
Here for this!!
Hoping you do The Four Elements from Rens trick the Fox days. It's only like 1.27 mins. perhaps since short can squeeze in with something else
Its a sad and beautiful world (Tom Waits, “Down by law”) 🥰
I love to see RENegades birth coming from this videographer.
First time heard this i had to find out who she was, didn't realise I used to listen to her in the 70s great choice by Ren
You're a straight up good dude...
Love your soul Joe E, such a poignant track given where he is now & what he has achieved since penning this reflective one 🙏❤️
So glad to hear there’s more Ren and Big Push on the way. Living Room Poetry is another fun one to check out. 😎❤📖
I love this song - it’s the Ren song I’ve played the most, the sample is beautiful and works so well with Rens words. 💜
Also, I love Ren love Ren. Watching The Big Push and get to see him have fun with his boys I recommend sweet little lady, dignity, and of course they’re busking stufff
the sample is perfect on this one, Im with you there for sure!
great stuff joe, id actually never heard this track, rens next level
It was a while after starting down the rabbit hole that I found this track. Such a beautiful sample and such a great track to listen to with the hindsight we all have now. Love your reactions…..we see and feel your emotion.
Looking forward to you covering some Big Push and Freckled Angels tracks 💜
missed the premiere by a hair, but hopefully yt will start notifying me again soon! hope you're having an awesome one, great reaction as always!
Melanie Safka is the sample. PLEEEEEASE LOOK HER UP AND REACT TO HER.❤
Especially the live 1972 version from The Tonight Show!
You are in for some fantastic tunes ahead! You mentioned Icarus - that's an absolutely FIRE track, and the acoustic version, Acustarus, is equally fabulous. Can't wait to see what's coming! ❤
One of my faves!
Dang missed it. Here tho🎉
I do so love this song. And I love seeing you react to Ren. ❤️
Big Push originals are sick bro. My favourite is Precious but All My Heroes is close.
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Interesting fact... the sample used is by Melanie Safka. One of only 3 female solo artists to have performed at Woodstock. Shows the depth of Rens musical knowledge, finding and using that track as a sample.
Sup my dude, here for FIR and Ren
Hello, Joe E Spark's would it be possible you do reactions on the music video's you have made for artists and go through some of the reasons you chose the video style you used. Thanks and sending big ❤
When you get to Icarus, please also watch the BTS called Icarus: Behind The Push. It is hilarious!!
His lyricism is just amazing, as are your reactions 👌🏼
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The opening sample is from 70s folk singer Melanie Safka song also was called Do you believe loved the song growing up.Ren is just amazing.Thanks Joe.
"Feeding my demons while they wait"
I love this song! Would love him to revisit and do a part 2 talking to his past self so far 🖤
Ren is just so authentic and relatable. Also I have heard this song multiple times before and yet oddly enough it hit home more this time when he says his mind is a paradox because he feels lonely yet isolates himself. Maybe I was just more receptive to it this morning. I feel it though. When I am having a particularly bad day and need people the most, I retreat and hope for them to reach out as if they would magically know when it’s a good time for it 🤦♀️ I guess I just don’t want to be a burden. But also I think it’s a result of my insecurities too. Like I desperately wish for someone to be there when I spiral into thinking that no one cares as much about me as I care about them. So while it’s highly unlikely that anyone would reach out in those exact moments, IF they did, it would wipe away those negative lonely thoughts and I really wish that would happen. So I quietly sit in isolated the darkness of my mind. What a silly thing to do…
I love how you feel music. Your reactions always give me so much joy.
I love this sample too so much!!!!
Such a nostalgic feeling.
Melanie Safka, who is sampled on this song, passed away yesterday aged 76. RIP Melanie
Yay for Freckled Angel and The Big Push! Here for it!
When I hear this I see him in a room that's dark crying omg....he is such a pleasure to have in our world he should know that we would miss him if anything ever happened to him ...we are listening to u my brother sing god gave u the voice and if not God then You Gave us a voice all in your own I hope u share ur visions till u can't anymore I give u a solid promise I'll be a true believer in you
I love this song and I loved your reaction to it. You felt it.💕👍🦇
Love your reactions Joe you get to the heart of the song
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Love the song
Great reaction❤
Keep it up
RIP Melanie. she sadly passed last might
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Looking forward to seeing TBP abd Freckled Angels stuff
You NEED to react to Patience
This is one of the very few Ren songs I just can’t stand.
what is it about this song that irks you? I'm genuinely curious
Thanks for listening❤
I hate the time signatures of the song, it’s too much like a dirge and what I like least are the female vocals.
Does he ever miss? I really don't think so