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- This is probably my favorite Ren track and will be for a while. Much of this subject matter in this song resonates with me on a manor level. I'm sorry I was incoherent in this one but I'm not stopping just because of some tears.
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I don’t have much energy for a proper comment. But I just want to say thank you for your authenticity. Seeing you cry to this song, makes me feel less alone. Big love. ❤
I'm glad that this could help. That makes this all worth it.
Respect x
"I'm prepared this time." Hugs brother. I've learned in the last 5 months that we're never prepared for this man.
I should know by now LOL
Yesss....🥺🥹🍀💚
The ending always hits me so hard for this song too. It took me quite a few watches to notice that although she is gone at the end, she leaves him after he’s on his feet. Even though he ends up alone, he stays up on his feet. A little sliver of hope in it even with such a heavy mood. Thanks for another amazing reaction!
I didn't even notice that, but I honestly was just trying to get through the video. Good catch on that. I like that little touch.
Wow, I never thought about that. Great observation.
Thank you for opening up and speaking about your feelings. I hope this song has helped you. Much love ❤️
Yes… the people who show up here got your back ❤ We show up for Crutch because we got REN’s back❤️Numbers not important here❤
Thank you so much! I love the community being built!
It was a therapeutic experience.
🧡🧡🧡
@mcflyjp yes! I can tell. With every song you're opening up more and more and I can see it's effect on you. You are healing.
This song hits close to home for me as both a chronic illness warrior and a survivor of trauma. It always brings me to tears. Ren is utterly masterful at creating moods and messages. He has revealed to the masses what it is like to be one of us. His vulnerability is refreshing. He is a true artist and appears to be incredibly humble too. A rare gem. Thank you for your raw honesty and your vulnerability. More people need to allow themselves to sit in those uncomfortable feelings so society as whole can heal as we find our commonalities. I wish you Peace. Be gentle with yourself. You are special.
Thank you! For the record I am doing ok. Just this song really hit home for a lot of reasons for stuff I have gone through in the past and stuff I am currently going through.
Thank you for your kind comments. I feel a lot of people are scared to show emotion in risk of judgement. But to me I don't care about that judgement if it means I can help someone else.
That was a rollercoaster of a reaction. I hope your wife watches it. 🖤
Same ❤
Idk if she'll watch but I definitely had a long talk with her after this!
Thank you! That's exactly what I was about to type 😊❤
I'm glad there was a talk... She needs to watch this. Hard stuff. I'm watching this one after I've already suggested on your post about Mother's Day did you make sure she reads what you shared.
This is one of his most vulnerable songs. And seeing his vulnerability, makes us vulnerable as well. And just like Ren, you're helping others when you share your pain. Much love to you.
If I can help even one person I'm happy!
@@mcflyjpyou helped me
That was hard for you, well done. Thank you for showing your vulnerable state, it makes you very real. As Ren fans, we are all learning to understand each other. Sending hugs from UK 🤗
Definitely therapeutic for me. And that's what's great. It will also be the same for others
Fantastic! The emotion you show is how many of us feel with it. Thank you for doing this one. It is a hard hitting song but I truly love how beautiful it is and his emotion too.
It's definitely one of his more underrated songs I feel.
Ren is cracking open the human collective consciousness and allowing humanity to transmute and heal trauma.
It's giving people a voice who otherwise thought they didn't have one. It's what we need.
It’s so damn amazing how Ren songs makes people open up about themselves and their struggles.❤️ And I wept like a baby the first fifty times I listened to Crutch. I can also relate.
To be honest with my social anxiety idk how I've got to this portion of my life where I've cried for the public 3 TIMES over a string of notes put together. But I guess that is considered growth.
You probably don’t realize how strong you really are, allowing yourself to feel the emotions is hard work. Great honest reaction ❤
It's the first step of healing. This channel has become somewhat therapeutic, accidentally.
Thanks for the kind words.
Thank you for your honest, emotional and heartfelt reaction 🙏
This one hits hard and very deep... 😓
"Sometimes they leave"
Or transcend... my dear friend, who was there for me in my darkest days, passed away in 2020
Much love m8
I'm sorry for your loss.
Sometimes they do leave and sometimes that's the biggest fear.
You and Ren are helping redefine masculinity. Strength through vulnerability and empathy. Thank you.
.sn need to not be afraid to show emotions.
The reaction is not a mess bro it is real. Remember we come here to watch and support you and this is therapy
I appreciate you!
@mcfly jp : im prepared this time!
Us : no youre not! 😅
Thanks for this reaction bro! I cried with and for you, the way you put things and showed us yourself brought more out of this song for me right at a time when ive needed to have a cry!
Sorry/not sorry for recommending this song haha.
Love you and appreciate you brother! Keep being you! 🤌👌👏🔥❤️
Yeah man. Getting all the sad songs out of the way so we got just fun ones left lol.
@McFly JP so yesterday I got a some not so great news about a couple different things and my wife and I had a bit of tension between us. I pretty much shut down and just sat in a morbid state. Then seen you were posting this at 3am Australian time so I set a reminder so I could watch it first thing when I woke this morning. And man, having that cry along with you and hearing the things you had to say is just what I needed! Watching your reaction this morning was a great therapy for me and has changed the persona of my mind completely! I'm up and alert and able to be more active as a father and husband and have a much brighter outlook on the day! All thanks to you and Ren! So thank you again brother! What you guys are doing is helping the world more than you know! 🤌👌👏🔥❤️
@@mcflyjp P.S. I don't think Ren will ever be done with the sad songs 😅😂❤️
Ren was really brave to do this, and so were you. As they say, "Feel it to heal it." Hope the release does you good; I think I cried for about 3 weeks when I first found Ren and went through his catalog, and I don't even have mental health problems. Just your everyday repressed childhood traumas, lol.
These last 18 months has been a rollercoaster and a lot of learning who I am. Childhood traumas I didn't know I had until now usbe really shaped me and what issues I have now, including anxiety. So I can relate with you 100%
@@mcflyjp it sounds to me that you are really on a healing journey, so be super hopeful that great things are on the horizon!
This song is so underrated and i wish more reactors gave it a chance. I think everyone can relate to this song, in both Ren's and Bibi's shoes. This is my favourite song and video by Ren as it is so raw and his heart is just splayed open. He is such an amazing artist. Thank you for doing this and thank you for being real and sharing your thoughts with us. I just want to give you a big hug! Sending love from Scotland 🏴 ❤
Ths js for the kind words. I'm not a fan of being emotional. Before reactions (and the huge growth of my channel) my themes were always to be uplifting and funny. It's been a weird journey of openness and deep subjects on the channel. But it seems it's a much needed niche on the platform.
Thanks for the love!
@@mcflyjp It's funny how certain paths we found ourselves on in life can make us realise exactly what we need. Music can be so cathartic and make us realise and actually face things we keep deep inside. Rens music has helped me tremendously and clearly it has helped you. Which is just awesome 😊. Keep talking to your wife and I wish you all the happiness in the world ❤️
@@comrie22 thank you very much. Glad to have you here on the channel. Love the positive vibes! ❤️
@@mcflyjp Keep being awesome, I'll be watching and supporting your journey ❤️
One of my favorite Ren songs. Ren said in a TH-cam community past saying it was one of his favorite and one that he's very proud of. Than you again. I appreciate your true and honest reaction.
I think I understand that.
This song hit home hard for me because I was that person who should have been the crutch in my marriage with my husband's mental health issues. Mine were repressed to focus on his and after a decade it was a heavy burden to carry, but I powered through. When betrayal and infidelity entered our marriage, I called it and we separated, sharing custody of our young children. It's a decision that will haunt me till the end of my days though. "How To Be Me" ft Chinchilla tells the ending of our story 😪 Marc was 35 when he lost his fight, late one night. The flow on effect is heart breaking. Our son is 30 now and ecpecting a son of his own soon. He's an emotional wreck at a time when he should be happy and excited. My daughter cant marry her fiance of 9 years because she cant cope with not having her dad to give her away at her wedding. Its so incredibly sad to still be witnessing the devastation after 20 years!
This is why its important talk about mental health issues. All the "If Only......" wouldnt ruminate through my mind. Its like a tornado 🌪 and I'm caught inside 🥺 😪
Mental health doesn't just affect you but the people around you too. I commend you for staying but it wouldn't judge you if you didn't. That's that right rope everyone has to walk
Yikes. I'm sorry, Lynda. I hope you and your family can all eventually find peace, in a positive sense.
This is just an amazing song. It really is moving. And seeing you share your feelings really connects those of us that feel the same thing and have gone through all the craziness as well (oh the stories)..... It's amazing how far this rabbit hole goes. So much talent. I assume some videos you try to avoid watching until you react......do you ever get tempted to binge watch and travel down the rabbit hole? I still recommend Ren & Orlean - Jessica . more upbeat song from 2016. Here is what Ren wrote "This is a little insight into my world of recording, most of it is done right here in my bedroom. I had the pleasure of meeting up with an old friend with an awesome voice! We got sparking some ideas off each other and wrote this song and decided to make a little video to go with it!". Another new one I found that is one of my new faves is "Do you Believe" even if you dont react to these, take a listen. "Do you Believe" is a letter to his future self. I've never had an artist have this much of an impact in such a short time.
It's been very difficult to not just binge all his stuff, or any other band I've reacted to. Jinjer is another one that has been hard not to binge.
The first therapist my wife saw when she began to get help dealing with an abusive upbringing asked me to come to one of the sessions, and I have never forgotten these words, he said "The most important pill you can take to start healing...is the people around you." He said that the hardest part of healing is finding positive and constructive people to help you through it. They have wrung so true through the last 24 years. Great reaction! Even though these subjects are tough to talk about, words like these are needed for the healing to begin.
Those are powerful words and extremely important. Then you for that. Ive had the luck of good people around me. I am fortunate in that way.
Thank you for being there for your significant other need!
This reaction made me want to hug you. I feel you brother. The first time I saw this video and song I broke down and cried long and hard too. Part because of my own experiences, part because I felt for ren so much and his experiences he went through.
There was just too much between the relating to the lyrics and feeling for Ren. Couldn't stop.
You're far from alone, brother. I empathize deeply with your struggles as a man and a human being. Stay strong, and remember to breathe when the darkness tries to take your breath away.
Cheers!
More men gotta be willing to show emotions. But we will get there.
@mcflyjp My dad was a crier, still is... I cry at anything, even the odd commercial lol It's cleansing, and natural. And there's a reason we have the ability to do it.
You're a beauty! Thanks for your time, brother
Ren said in a commentary that this song was about his fear that his illness (at that time he was being told it was all psychological) would drive Bibi (and everyone else) away. Make him unable to have a relationship. When I first watched this I wondered if (in the song) was she even real or was she a delusion that became his support and helped him, but knowing if he got better she would be gone. Guess not but it really stuck in my head for awhile.
That's a scary thing to think about and part of why I stay silent when my emotions arise.
I also wondered is the song/video was perhaps implying that she was never there at all and he was at breaking point and wishing she were there, and suddenly gaining lucidity and realizing that she was not. Either way, it's a gut-punch of a song. He's an absolute treasure of a generation.
One of my favourite songs by Ren. It is a stunning and perfect expression of agony and fear. The lyrics, the singing, the video, and the music - never has distortion sounded so emotional. This entire song is heart wrenching but beautiful. Thank you for reacting to it ❤
For some reason that intense distorted guitar parts reminded me of Radiohead. Something like 2 + 2 = 5
Unreal that it's written and performed by a 16yr old, too. - edit - sorry, brain got turned upside down there, he was 26 not 16! Not *quite* so unbelievably young as 16 but still an incredible, incredible piece of lyric writing to communicate the complexity and the depths of the situation he was going through.
This song always gets me. But your reaction to this made me absolutely lose it. I've been there mentally as well .. sometimes still am. Seeing you show your true and raw emotions was absolutely beautiful. ❤ sometimes we just can't hold it in anymore. The release of emotion is so therapeutic as well. Much love to you and your family!
It was very therapeautic and hopefully it is for at least one other person.
@@mcflyjp it was for me. And I'm sure so many others as long as we share it. It will help so many. Thank you!
I feel like Ren reactions are a form of group therapy.
I wish you ease, and peace of mind.
This was, 100%, just like Therapy.
Well done man, trust me I know it's hard when you open up stay strong brother 💪 thank you for the honest and genuine reaction 👍
Thanks i appreciate that. I think it's easier to be vulnerable when you aren't looking at anyone. Part of being an introvert
Thank you so much for this honest, raw reaction 🖤 I had to wait a vouple hours before watching, because I knew it would be hard yo get through. I know we are told to stay strong and hold it together so much of the time, that we forget its necessary to break down and feel the pain as well. It's okay to feel weak, imperfect, damaged, tarnished- call it what you may. Its painful, ugly and scary but it will be a little less bad each time we lef it out. And sometimes we have unhealthy coping mechanisms (I know that too well) but to be honest- a lot of the time we just try to survive. Sometimes we are the crutch and sometimes we need one, and having experienced trauma, we are trying to protect the ones we love from that darkness. But by being aware of it, we break the cycle. We heal and we bleed less and less each day. I'm proud of you and I am happy you talked to your wife. Lots of love and big, strong hugs 🫶🏻
Thanks for the kind words. I am a work in progress just like everyone else.
“I must not forget,we must not forget,that we are human beings”
It’s good to be vulnerable!
Sometimes. Society has it engrained in men that it's not ok to be. That needs to change.
Thanks!
Oh my goodness! This is amazing! Thank you so much!! What did I do to deserve this?
Emotions have such a rippling effect don't they. Your reaction has touched me deeply. ☮
If my videos help even one person I'm happy.
I've never seen so many strangers cry due to one person's music .😢 I'm one of them.
Ren has this innate way of feeding your emotions.
Dude don't hold it back cry if you feel like u want to, we all cry, we all go through the deepest of downs, talk, share, don't run from pain, depression or brush it off, acknowledge it, accept it, always ask for help and u will get through. Stay well❤❤
Excuse my English not a native speaker 😅
I appreciate that. Yes I know what's right to do. But sometimes it's very hard to do.
I found myself in tears watching your emotions in this reaction, it was real life bro , bearing your true feelings like that takes alot of courage.
I tried to hold it in believe me. But alas; the power of music! At least we weren't alone in our tears.
A very raw wholesome reaction. Please don't ever fear opening up about your emotions. Big hugs and much love and respect from The UK.
I'm doing better about being open. It's rough for me but it's a work in progress.
@@mcflyjp Small steps can make huge improvements. Chest out and chin up, you're just as important as the next person.
Thank you. And don't forget so are you 😁
Beautiful and Heartbreaking one of my Ren Favourites,Thank you,Stay Strong 💪 you got this
Definitely a sleeper track! Thank you for watching!
Ren is a lot of people’s therapy, outlets, support system. It’s so odd to be so connected to a person you’ve never met, that helps you in ways no one around you could, not because they didn’t care, but because this person understands us because of all he’s been through.
I'm not someone who normally pays close attention to lyrics (thanks ADD) but I'm amazed how Ren is able to match the visuals of his videos so every word sinks in. He is like Quentin Tarantino, Trent Reznor and Joaquin Phoenix rolled into one body.
These are pretty good comparisons. I think he just has a vision and has the ability to communicate his ideas to his team.
Illest of our Time indeed
I can never make it through this song without ugly crying!! 😢
Well I'll tell you, neither did I. LOL. It's just too relatable.
Thank you for your reaction. I was crying with you haha Good for you for being able to show true emotion! Its beautiful💪🙌
I would like this harder if I could ❤
I appreciate you! I'm all about being real on this channel.
I think allowing yourself to cry and just have that release is so important. Big hugs for you
It was very therapeutic. Hopefully it was for others too.
Well done. Emotional honesty is what I'm here for. Thanks for being vulnerable.
Thank you. This was a tough one for me.
"He bared his soul", so did you man and it was real and authentic. Rare quality in these times.
"Can I interrupt"? What an usual line to have in the middle of a song, Bibi's first line and said in such an intimate way. Blew me away.
When you review Genesis watch the music video version first, familiarize yourself with it, then watch the live acoustic version, be interesting to see which one you prefer.
Loving your channel man
Thank you for the kind words. Yes, Ren has always found ways to put obscure things in his music.
I only discovered this track after reading comments on another Ren video and I have to say it's a stunning song. I've enjoyed a number of your other reaction videos and I appreciate this reaction immensely, it's beautiful and raw and exactly how I reacted. The whole point of watching reaction videos is because you want to experience the interpretation of others when they hear/see the work of artists and in my opinion there's nothing worse than seeing NO emotion whatsoever from some reactors, as if the whole meaning of the song is completely lost on them. I loved this reaction, and thank you for not shying away from being open and honest with your feelings.
Thank you so much for the kind words. This is one of those songs that gets me pretty much every time. Seeing him skinny, so young, knowing what he went through, the meaning of the song; it all is quite sad.
Thank you for sharing mate. Be kind to yourself man…try not to beat yourself up over the way you feel sometimes. Lots of people, myself included, go through stuff too and you are not alone. It’s part of the human condition. Like Ren says at the end of Hi Ren…relax…soften…and things get easier…acceptance is a huge part of it.
Acceptance I think is the 2nd hardest part after trying to get better.
@@mcflyjp it can be hard and it can take time. I know from personal experience. I was dragged low in a relationship with a manipulative narcissistic gaslighting bully and it took me a long time to heal and believe in myself, but definitely being able to relax/soften and not be so hard on myself helped restore my shattered self esteem. I never did think I would end up in such an abusive and toxic relationship. I thought I was a strong person, but I was sucked into it and really didn’t see it coming. Totally destroyed me. But yeah trying to heal is hard. I had lots of counselling but the thing that really helped me was that over time I was able to soften and believe that I was actually a good person and to feel comfortable with myself. Sending healing vibes. Much love brother….
I kept hoping someone would bring this out. It's devastating, but beautiful in the way Ren creates a picture of what he was going through.
Ren masters visuals that match the emotion in his words. Not many artists can master multiple facets of art like he can.
I respect so very much how willingly you just open. It’s not a weakness. You are embracing us when you allow us to embrace you.
We got you my brother. I mean that. That is what this Ren ride is all about.
I appreciate you very much and thank you. Empathy and sympathy is missing from our world and we need to find it again.
Such a powerful punch in the emotional gut, one that I never knew I needed until I heard the song! So deeper down the Ren rabbit hole I slid and the ending was a reality check! When he is standing there holding no one, I realized that the "Crutch" title was perfect because a crutch is always temporary like some relationships when things get tough and you find yourself alone 😢 keep working on opening up, its not ideal to keep so much inside! I am sending you hugs ❤
Thanks for the kind words. The visuals here are, as always, very real when it comes to deeper meanings and these ones just spoke to em specifically.
I've watched this video a ton bc it's one of my favorites, but this time, the tears fell hard. Your vulnerability was innocent and oh so rare. thank you for sharing it with us, your strength honesty and vulnerability are inspiring xo
I hope I can help at least one person. Thanks for the kind words.
Appreciated this thorough walk through this song.
It was all very much worth every minute watched ty
Glad to hear it! Thanks for the kind words.
You are not alone. Ren tends to spark a dialog with most of his songs. ❤❤❤
8:02 I have a very similar mental defense mechanism brother. You tha man for opening up like that and sharing
One step and day at a time.
Thank you sir. Your video was not a mess, it was what it needed to be and it was true, brave and educational. I love music that can make me feel like there is something within me that wants out. Like I have something to offer to the world. I just needed to learn how to truly understand and accept those truths about myself. In other words become a student about myself. My life changed, well that's a whole other story that I will not share here. I was a Protege once upon a time, we are not given a book on life when we are born.
You say you were .... It's never to late to pickup where you left off.
It takes a real man or woman to show vulnerability to a partner or the world at large😢❤
I'm glad some people have that mentality. We need to spread that view around the world.
Emotion is real never be embarrassed in showing your human.
Thanks. It's rough sometimes but it seems my vulnerable state has helped others and that is humbling.
@@mcflyjp Defo Your reaction was my reaction first time too this song , to me I felt the pain in not only his words, but his voice and the visuals . Bibi's voice just completed it .Respect .
Man..I feel you been there.
REN has a can opener to our skull… & he swims in the synapses of our reality… only those that have really been there know…
Peace & love brother
💪 ❤
Amazing reaction ❤
He knows how to unleash feelings we didn’t even know we had.
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For you Mcfly jp
❤️ from me🙏
That was a great honest reaction.and you found a balanced way to analyze the ending. You are a powerful guy. Thank you for sharing yourself.
My current favorite is the live, acoustic version of Genesis. I really think you would like it. Losing it will be whole different thing.
I am definitely doing Losing It first! Too many requests for it!
Om goodness... You have me all emotional now...I feel you bro. Get it out...tears are poison leaving the body...get it out. Tomorrow you'll have a wonderful day...check this space. Yeah Ren touched many many people's life's.Take care and all the blessings you need.
Thanks I appreciate it. I believe my reaction to this was better than therapy.
This man always gets me right in the feels. You are doing great to show vulnerability and your perspective is much appreciated.
I know that I appreciate you and your commentary on REN’s music as well as your struggles.
Keep up the good work. We will get thru it together with our friends and family, as well as our art. Much love to you brother.
Appreciate you. It's definitely a process.
Thank you for this authentic and brave reaction. It's an extremely touching and impactful song for me as well. ❤
Hard to get through even still!
Thank you for your open and emotional reaction. It has taken me a long time to be able to get through this song, as someone who has very little support and when I went through a serious mental break, my support left and caused even more trauma. Thank you for saying how much strength it takes to get through these events without support. Mine literally almost killed me, but I survived and am stronger for it. Loving your reactions ❤
The silver lining for going through emotional breaks is you realize how strong you are and that helps you in the future. I think for myself I take pride in being able to help myself. So I don't always ask for help when I should.
Big hug❤️
Aww, thanks so much for your willingness to share such raw and beautiful honesty. You’re not alone. Please know and believe that in the depths of your soul ♥️
Thank you! The love and support I've got from this reaction is very humbling. But to know that I may have helped some others my being vulnerable is the best thing...
Know this. There are so so many of us who know EXACTLY how you feel. I never knew life could be so hard. I never knew escape was even harder. One step at a time forward. One step. Then the next. Onwards.
Baby steps is the name of the game.
JP, you are a great man with a good heart and soul. I won't pretend to know what haunts you, but I do understand. As a man, I have always felt responsible for everyone in my inner circle. To see to the needs the wants and the hopes to the point of it almost crushing me, some call it the savior complex. Those of us born sensitive are vulnerable to the outer world and vulnerable to being taken advantage of. Loving yourself enough to step down from the cross and ( like Ren says) realizing we are only human, helps. I have lost my first and last-born sons, one at 24 and the other at 32. I stand and still breathe because I know that I did everything humanly possible to teach them to be strong and self-reliant yet they made choices that cost them life. You must take a survivor's course to make it through this journey, but I can tell you at 73 I am glad I chose life. You get stronger, just as Ren has as he FIGHTS to make his life better. I am aware of the season and ready for the next journey when it comes. Be kind to yourself, laugh more, accomplish more, and teach more from what you are learning. Much brotherly love to you, Doc
Man that is heart breaking. I couldn't imagine outliving my children and honestly you are much stronger than I am! That is a parents worst nightmare.
I appreciate you opening up about that to us. If you ever need anything the DMs are open on my IG or even in discord.
@@mcflyjp Thank you JP... I want all of us to come out of this and on to where we belong next. I believe in next. I hate to see you suffer or the thought it could become unbearable for you. Brothers in life.
Hopefully Ren and his vulnerability and openness to do so, relates and helps us all to be more open and show our vulnerabilities. Love you, man. Edited: wrote the first bit half way trough. I loved your reaction. It was heart-breaking, but so real... Love
Thanks. I was finally able to rewatch it (I always like to review my own videos to see what I can do better). I still don't like how vulnerable I was but it seems to be helping a lot of people.
You are not alone and we are all here for you … much love, light and healing from the UK ❤️🇬🇧❤️
Thank you!
Damn. Kudos, man, for putting this out there.
Losing It, Genesis, and the busking videos will be a relief vs. these incredibly heavy ones.
I will be doing Losing it next. Been looking forward to that one.
Thank you for being so vulnerable ❤
Definitely wasn't planned. This song/video just spoke to me.
Thanks for your reaction, I was really moved by it. Wishing you many easier, happier days ahead.❤
I really think your reactions are top tier in the way you bring musical/technical knowledge and expertise and combine that with fully getting into the meaning and emotions of a song. I imagine these skills serve your own music well too. With lots of love from the UK
Thank you for the kind words! I really appreciate the love. It means a lot!
Thank you for being so vulnerable and raw. I am crying with you believe me. I’m struggling myself but seeing men get upset has me bawling 😢 I love this song so much it’s both beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. 🖤
Definitely one of Ren's most emotional.
It's unfortunate that crying is shown as a weakness but specifically and especially for men. I hope that stigma dies.
@@mcflyjp it’s definitely not a weakness to me, quite the opposite in fact, I think you are a stronger man for being vulnerable on camera! So kudos for that 🖤
Just Watched and sending love and hugs across the pond 🇬🇧 ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you very much!
Hey man, a lot of what you're saying/feeling resonates with me too. Life is tough. I'm glad to have found Ren and all the people reacting to his music like you because it's helped me a lot in trying to have a more positive outlook on life. I appreciate you, man. Keep being you and I'll be right beside you along the way.
I appreciate that man. His music has helped me in many ways as well as the community my reactions to his songs and built.
What a reaction! I have a partner who suffers from depression and you and everyone in the comments have me thinking really hard about how I treat him. Thank you💕🦇
It’s hard to have to help someone through really dark times when you have your own problems going on.
First, I always enjoy your reactions. Some of the best out there. Okay, now that's out of the way, your willingness to expose your emotions is genuinely heroic and I'm certain you've help many others process their trauma. I know little about your past, but always remember you got through it, you have a wife and children. You succeeded despite it all. Make peace with your demons and remember the hero life has proved you to be.
I appreciate that very much. As we are all humans I still have a lot of work to do and healing to go through. But I'm glad I am where I am.
Always remember that you are loved and that being broken is only a temporary condition. You need time to gather your strength ,there is always someone to listen and it may help. Love and hugs x
I just called about getting back into therapy to stay on top of whatever is to come.
@@mcflyjp This is a positive move for you, i think. x
Came back to say you gotta do Blind Eyed with Sam Tomkins. Sam has one of the most beautiful falsettos I've ever heard. 🤌🏻
Should I do the official video or the Live MC Sessions? Going to record this soon.
@mcflyjp My favorite version is the one that says M.C Sessions on the Music Crowns page. It's the clearest imo. You miss a lot of the vocals in the official music video because it's replaced with production.
We are all just humans, complicated and brilliant. Thank you for opening up, I wish more people would do that.
And yes, I do agree with you, this is also my favorite song of his. Much love and carry on ❤
Very difficult to get through for me but it was therapy I needed.
Beautiful raw reaction. You are so brave to be so open, you sir will help many to know they are not alone. Want to give you a huge hug. ❤
If I help one person then I would be happy! Thanks for the kind words!
Hey brother (was going to say buddy but brother feels more appropriate) I feel like we're one in the same on so many levels. I too internalize so much of what I'm going through. Being a dad almost makes it harder, but it's also literally the only thing keeping me here, so it also is saving me. I get my kids every other week and the weeks I don't have them are really scary inside my head. Then, once Wednesday starts getting here I feel almost like it's a rush to put on the mask to "look okay". I still show emotions in front of my kids, as I want them to see the emotions are okay, but I don't want to dump the heavy stuff on them.
I know this doesn't make much of a difference, but even though I'm just an internet stranger, I wanted to let you know how much your videos help me out. I want you to know you're cared about and even if it sounds weird, love you buddy.
Thanks man! I appreciate that. I was one of those kids that would switch off every week (weird setup Mon Tues was with my Mom, Wed Thurs with my dad and every weekend switched).
I think just letting those kids know they are loved can do wonders.
Yes my kids and my wife are what's keeping me alive. I truly believe without them I wouldn't really see a reason to get better and I'd eventually fall into a hole with no want to get out.
What you said to me is true to you too. You got people who love you and if you need anything I got you.
Love your genuine reaction and sharing your personal story. Always reach out for help, no one should go through things alone, we all need each other. Love you brother!
❤️ Make sure we have that crutch!
Thank you for being so real and vulnerable!!! Let it out and talk !!! ❤
I will always be real with you all. The vulnerable part was an accident
There must be those with whom we can sit down and weep, and still be counted as warriors.
Beautiful. Did you come up with that?
@@mcflyjp The words came to me while I watched your video, and I didn’t know the source. They are from and incredible poet I discovered 30 years ago, Adrienne Rich. Her poem, “Diving into the Wreck” impaired me to learn scuba, and I eventually dove into a shipwreck ! Poems are powerful !
Keep stepping forwards my friend 💙
What a sweetie you are.
I'm old and cried with ya, my advice is stay as available as you can, shutting off /down is traumatic for any support person. (Folk have to train for some mental reacts) :)
Loved your reactions to this Ren song. Thanks.
Thank you for the kind words. I just have to be ready to go into any Ren Reaction ready to be emotional. He knows how to tug the heart strings.
This is the kind of connection the internet WAS supposed to give us. Hope you’re doing well, friend ❤
We've come upon the gifts of the internet.
chin up sir, from the UK! ;) you'll be fine, talk, open up and keep on talking !
Love this raw emotion, I feel more reactors should be like this. Respect to you and wish you nothing but love in the future my man! Subscribed 💙
I appreciate you. The emotion definitely wasn't intentional. But there are people out there who may not have posted it. I feel like it's possible that maybe this video could be therapy for others like it was for me.
You're awesome dude. I love watching your reactions and I appreciate your vulnerability here. As someone who shuts down and internalizes everything, I super feel you. Glad you have your wife to lean on! 🖤
Thanks. Showing this much vulnerability is new to me and a very weird experience albeit therapeutic
That was a lovely, honest reaction, well done. Keep it up, big love from the UK.
Thanks for the kind words.
Thanks for your honest reaction, keep it up. No shame in being human.
American society says otherwise but I'm fighting through it.
Amazing reaction. Over the last few months I've cried more than the last ten years watching reactors to Ren. Reactors like yourself have opened my ears and eyes to music and artists I wouldn't have found if it wasn't for you. I thank you. Peace and be well.
Thanks! Part of what this channel is is providing new artists to the world!
@@mcflyjp Always watching for your posts and at your own pace. Peace.
We are all with you - you’re a good man! I related to your comments about not trying to be a burden on others and bring them down with you as I dealt with my own anxieties like this for years. Reality is that your loved ones see it anyway, no matter how much you try to mask it. I managed like this for years and years, trying to “be strong” but last summer finally caught up with me and I spiraled badly - finally I had to seek help and shared what was going on with my wife. My situation is ongoing but sharing with her was actually the most important thing I think I ever did and she has been incredibly supportive. I actually did not want to share as she battled with depression herself for years when we first had children and I saw the mental battles directly and did not want to trigger her. In the end, I think her experience made her more able to understand and I think seeing me go through it also helps remind her that her own experience was nothing to be ashamed off (I spent a long time trying to make sure she knew this!) - people who don’t suffer any mental issues I think are in the minority
I honestly think there aren't any humans who haven't gone through mental issues. It's either they don't accept that they are or it's so subtle they actually don't know.
But your situation is relatable man. It's weird going from the POSSIBLE crutch to then needing one but too scared to ask the person closest to you b
It's something I just have to slowly learn
Love, strength, and solidarity from Mesa, AZ! I was crying right along with you, Ren has reconfigured my mind, and REN-EWED my soul! Thank you for speaking your truth.
Of course! Ren has a way of getting deep into our soul.
Thanks for being an OFFICIAL part of this community. I really appreciate you!
Clearly very theraputic for you thankyou for sharing your vunerabilities. X
This was better than any therapy I've been through. Thanks for the kind words.
@@mcflyjp I think therapeutic for so many people I think we're all touched by mental health issues in one way or another it takes work to get ourselves in a better place but is so worth the effort. I'm watching your reaction to Hi Ren now. I hope you're able to share with your wife now as a wife myself I can't help but believe she'd want you too. All the very best to you xxx
She gets him up on his feet and then leaves. Perfect.
Honestly I get it.
Wow this was powerful. I hope ur feeling better now. I'm glad u talked with ur wife afterwards . I get emotional everytime i watch/listen to this song..Its good though..makes u feel human..
Emotions are usually not a bad thing but were told time and time again, "Don't get emotional".
Especially in our society now, men especially are just supposed to stay strong.
Thank you for being so brave as to choose to post the video and share your pain with us. The weight for you will hopefully be lighter now that you share it. Much love from me to you ❤🙏
Thanks for the kind words! Hopefully it was as therapeutic for others as it was for me