Ren - Troubles
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There's a really good chance we could chart with tthis one! This would be the first time in history a song about M.E and lyme disease would make the top 40 which would be huge for awareness. Moments like this are pinch me moments and make me feel good about keeping the promise to my younger self. That's because of all you guys so thankyou so much!!
If you wana help secure that spot you can download Troubles on all platforms by following the link below
Let's go!!!
First official release of the year!
renmakesmusic.lnk.to/troubles
Heres the lyrics for anyone who wants them
I don't reach into the past very much for these shards of shattered glass and harsh paper cuts,
leave me stuck when I reach in, memories are seaped in hydrochloric acid, I go to war and get passive and freeze up,
But music helped the ice to thaw,
put a chizzel in the middle swing the hammer of Thor
pull it out of the impossible,
Excalibur sword
etching note pads full of reasons why my feelings are sore
The first day that I got sick ejected from cock pit of living
Ninteen ,young teen, waking up Bitten
posters up, man hunt, Ren went missing
Hard to have faith when the gods don't listen
The first year maybe was the hardest
Waking in a body that was buried like a carcass
Brain in the lions den
Body in a sharkpit
Waking up in pain again
Aching broken hearted
Persistent little bugger I was bouncing from a doctor to a doctor to a doctor like a table tennis game that has no end
So be the fate of Ren
Every single question asnwered with a question on the end
The second year I came to terms with giving up my dreams mind severed from the means that helped me write these rhyme schemes
brain was inflamed
The fatigue was Crushing
Hard to remain sane with your brain combusting
And the third year was murder
Living in a purga-tory full of worry wouldn't live to be thirty
Life style style hurt me
Always in my bed tomb
Re-arrange the alphabet and all the letters spell doom
Light hurt my eyes
Popping pills to survive
When you're 23 and mentally you steadily decline
24 I was poor disability benefits
What's the benefit of disability it's irrelevant
25 and the scars that were etched...
they cracked
Elastic bands only stretch so far and then snap
Deep in phsycosis
hallucinations, troubled vision
Visits from the underworld were conjuring my Superstition
25, living back at home with my mum
But not because I'm a bum
Alone and physically done
So thin, so frail, so week I'd become
And my skin so pale, never kissed by the sun
One time I carved a whole in my chest, just to feel
I wish that was a metaphor, the struggle was real
When you're living in a holocaust you buckle and kneel
There's relief in the teeth of the kiss of cold steel
Facts
26 im highly medicated and the pain sophisticated while im laying broke and naked on my back
I brought my microphone into my Coffin, started droppin raw thoughts with the grim reaper knocking on the track
Then man, lo and behold
I heard an angel beckon on this treacherous road
Was a stem cell doctor with a generous glow
And a cell transplant brought Me out of the Cold
And my body got stronger
And my skin got younger
And my stomach felt hunger for a door that was closed
And my soul heard music for the first time
Beauty was a word I'd use for this gift of gold
Oh lord I forgive you
Lord I forgive you
Lord I forgive you
Make me whole
This music I give you
Pain that I live through
Everything I been through
Is yours to hold
Be amazing if you chart …I’ll pre order now on Bandcamp! Love ya Ren ❤
Done, lets go for that top 10❤
You gave me hope back then and even more now! Thank you seems too feeble for all you have done for everyone so I ordered ordered ordered 😉
Done ✅ Preordered in a couple places ❤
I realized today that we used to know one another, I was part of the ME/CFS FB community where I met Jennifer Brea also - you've been my hero for the last two years, your music is an anthem for the pain we've experienced. One of these days, I would love to create something along side of you. Keep being brilliant, I am so stoked for tomorrow.
About a month ago I met a woman in her 50’s with Lyme disease. She’s from Brighton (REN’s hometown) and is part of a support group for other sufferers. I mentioned that I’d learned more about the disease through a musician called Ren. Her face immediately lit up, she described all the work he’s done to support her group - called him their hero. All of this done quietly, without fuss and without seeking any credit. He’s a good man. ❤
He’s the best ❤️
love this! Brighton is not his hometown though, but I guess he spent as much of his life there as beïng ill
His hometown is Dwyral iff I spellt it correctly, as I recal from his stories and intervieuws
❤️💪🏻
@@tomrobben5324 home is where your heart is, and he was happy there.. 🥰 x
May is Millions missing month, or M.E. awareness month.
When I was first diagnosed with M.E. the amount of support and understanding of this illness was very low. I was left to suffer with no real explanation as to why. I wasn’t told at the time that this can be a by product of conditions like Lyme, POTS, MCAS, reactivating viruses. I had to figure that out by myself and it took years of trial and error, and treatments that often left me worse off until I was a functional human again. Over a decade later and the landscape still looks very much the same. Sufferers all over the world re left with debilitating, confusing symptoms and are left to drop off the face of the earth, unnoticed, because of the limited energy people have to advocate for themselves.
People go from living fully active lives to trapped in bed, sometimes for decades, with no reasons why.
M.E. a debilitating and cruel condition receives less than 6 times the amount of annual funding than Male Pattern Baldness.
Nancy Kilmas, a proffesor of microbiology and immunology once stated: ‘My H.I.V. patients for the most part are hale and hearty thanks to three decades of intense and excellent research and billions of dollars invested. Many of my ME/CFS patients, on the other hand, are terribly ill and unable to work or participate in the care of their families. I split my clinical time between the two illnesses, and I can tell you if I had to choose between the two illnesses (in 2009) I would rather have H.I.V.’
I first hand experienced the crushing defeat of having a condition that there is little to no support for, and it breaks my heart to know that every day people are dropping off the face of the earth, and in many instances will be left to suffer for years with no full explanation or support.
I am one of the fortunate ones who managed to manage symptoms enough to resume a mostly functional life. I therefore see it as a duty to speak on behalf of people who find themselves in a position where it’s difficult to speak for themselves. I wish I’d had more stories of hope at the time.
Now I’m in a position where I could actively make a dent, even if a small one. Ive spent the last month putting together a detailed account of my story in hopes that it helps the people suffering feel less alone, gives them hope, and also hopefully raises awareness and rattles enough cages to highlight the severity of this illness to the point where more is done for it.
The first instalment will debut on my CZcams and twitch channels tomorrow at 6:15 PM UK time, and will continue every day until the release of my next track ’Troubles’ on the 9th of may.
I hope for the sake of all of us still actively fighting their hardest to participate in life, that this offers some kind of help, because I know what it’s like to feel hopeless.
I love you
Ren
You can pre-save troubles by following this link! renmakesmusic.lnk.to/troubles
I have a lump in my throat😢 you cant wait until life is'nt hard anymore before you decide to be happy❤ much respect Ren.
❤❤❤
always keepin it real..much luv bro
Thank You for continuing to bring awareness and understanding to illnesses like this that some of us suffer so horribly... 💯Greatly appreciated.. 🫶
We love you Ren ❤❤❤
I like how rens comments stay relevant to the topic, it means he spoke to us all
As a singer songwriter who currently battling with mast cell activation syndrome, POTS and other issues the Doctors don't have the funding to look into I absolutely love this and will be sharing all over. I have improved slightly and able to play some casual concerts now but the last 3 years have been hell and I also had stem cell therapy to try and help me to walk properly again with no help from the government. Let's get this charting big! Thanks for all you do. Love and spoons xx
I never comment, but I will for you Ren. CZcams gods please throw this on the recommended of everyone out there!
Thank you for your sacrifice to the CZcams gods! Every little helps! 🤘
Each & every time. You Never fail to move me. Thankyou 🌟
I'm so sorry for your pain. Something I know every thing about. I have come so far that I see pain as my friend. If not I would be nuts. 27 years with pain now and for the rest of my life. I see you and I feel like you. And I feel with you. 😔😇 Love from Norway 🇳🇴
There is s very good documentary on CZcams called Lyme disease and the fight for recognition. It's on the D C Documentary channel. It talks to people who are suffering with it. And their story's are the same as what Ren says.
Worth watching for anyone that wants to know how hard it is for people suffering from it.
Also Kris Newby's books & documentaries.
And if you Google
Plumb Island and Lyme disease. For a different take on it.
The comments for the D C documentary video are worth reading for peoples own experiences about living with it.
❤
No other artist has made me hit replay more often.
Music doesn't usually make me cry... But this song did. I don't know why, but there's something about hearing someone's raw, unfiltered story with their struggles and health that hits hard, especially when it hits all time low territory
This is music the world needs. Thank you, Ren 💖
I just played this for my daughter who has a Connective Tissue disorder, POTSsnd heart condition. It made us both cry, because we felt heard. Thank you Ren. Keep pushing bro, but remember to stop, breathe and just be as well. Luv ya ❤❤
🦓 My daughter and I both have a CTD, she has POTS and I have MCAS. I see you both ❤
My GF of 9 years has POTS, classical EDS, and heart issues as well. It's a powerful song for anyone who has ever been in that world.
hEDS, POTS, MCAS ++++++ here. This one hit hard
@@TheConfuddled1 I have the same. This song made me cry so hard
EDS POTS MCAS ADHD ASD alphabetti spaghetti here!
I watched woodstock happen, and yet I'm completely taken over by the brilliance of this vibrant artist.. Excellence is always appreciated 🌟
Yes, I have tried and failed to find comparisons until I think of the late sixties and the "scene", the social movement with a soundtrack of mind blowing music. Ren reminds me of the entire movement.
@@patrickquinlan3056 Yeah! I have been thinking the same thing. I truly believe this is a happening moment and this young man is a catalyst for positive change in the world, i mean, it could just be a great beat and catchy tunes but I really think there's something going on here now.
Unreal
Totally agree! 💯
The only artist/band I feel the same way about, and who invokes the same feelings and vulnerabilities as Ren does, for me, is twenty one pilots.
The ‘message’ and lyrics can be a bit more challenging to break down as the writing is more abstract, but definitely similar thoughts and these 😉
As an old fart myself, Ren has inspired a generation and he did it without music industry help, no radio play,no funding, no A&R backing,,no media shorts,....he and a few good friends produced a phenomenal performance with "Hi Ren"...and the journey took hold.....its just like the late 60's and 77....independent musicians broke the system..
🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🇬🇧👍🤔🎵🎶🎵🎶
I'm 71. Yeah, I connect with this very deeply. Ren, you take me back in music style and messaging/eloquence & life journey - yet thrust me forward with your positive thinking and brilliant musicianship. Love this one-of-a-kind musician to bits. Transcends genre, boundaries, and age demographics. A bright shining star to watch.
My wife (GF at the time) fell ill suddenly at age 24. She spent 15 years unable to feed herself and sometimes slipping into a coma. Finally we found a clinic that could and wanted to help her. Now at 46 she has the energy of a 60-y.o. woman. Which doesn't sound all that great -- but it is amazing progress for someone who sometimes could not even speak, focus her eyes, or recognise her husband. At this very moment she's outside in the drizzle, planting seedlings in the garden. There is always hope.
hells yeah =)
Thanks for sharing your story of hope... much 🤍 & 🕊 to you and wife.
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what kind of clinic was it? x
what was her diagnosis
This isn't entertainment, this is real life. This is HOPE for so many people. Thank you! ❤
Amen 💯 Ren IS an absolutely, amazing, beautiful Divine Angel on this treacherous Road. 😇 #sickboi #TheRenEffect #renegades #northernmaine #troubles #love 1.1M views 💥💥💥
I live in the Highlands, tick central, I know a few folk with Lymes, yer music has raised awareness in bairns everywhere to the dangers of Lymes, my hat is doffed...
🫶🫶
❤ loving the shares
Thank you, Ren, yet again. Not only are you the most brilliant talent I've come across in years, you're highlighting issues that bring change. As someone with M.E for 32 years, I heard that research into this illness amounted to 25p per sufferer per year in the UK, until covid. One GP told me he'd rather have curable cancer than M.E.! Unbelievable exhaustion & extreme muscle weakness are only 2 of the crippling symptoms of this poorly supported & much misunderstood condition. Your music is art, it is genius, keep creating, Ren. (& thank god for platforms like youtube which allow those unable to follow traditional routes to shine.)
🙏For this to reach the charts - not just for you, Ren, but for everyone you're singing for💞
'ejected from cock pit of living' was a really powerful line to me, stay strong ren ❤
Congratulations on troubles reaching number 10 in the singles download charts 🥳❤
To all you artists, performers, writers, poets, etc…. Ren has demonstrated a template to create meaning, solace, compassion, and empathy. I for one, had lost a considerable amount of my passion for music appreciation and my own creative potential. Though it may sound like hyperbole, the art Ren has created has markedly improved my life in several ways. I see REN’s influence in other aspiring independent artists who have written more creatively and made videos pushing their previous practices and methods.
Totally agree ..what a phanomar this guy is ❤
Love this! I think he does this for so many. His genuine heart is contagious. The ripples he is creating have such a power of good for the world 🌍
1000 percent agree! Ren has sparked my creativity. So has the people around him! Brigita is so talented! His lyric videos are amazing and I have created canvas pieces just because I like what she's done and want to create it to have for myself! He is very fun to follow and certainly gets creative juices flowing! He is capable of making people think! I enjoy every part of it!
@@Tinkerbell9332 I’m not familiar with who she is. Although I’m a renegade, I don’t have the broader knowledge that a lot of others have.
@@tjh5716 You have still seen her work and may not realize it😊 If you're familiar with Rens 7 sins cover that's a drawn Ren with the 7 sins words around him in red she did that. Also all his lyric videos😊 She is a friend of his and does some awesome work! Next time you watch a lyric video of Rens check her work out😊
When I got diagnosed with ME last year the whole process and ignorance in the medical community is so incredibly shocking. Thanks so much for bringing public awareness to these horrible illnesses
I have ME/CFS and yes, it’s painful. Really painful. I also have two autoimmune diseases so it was ridiculous getting a diagnosis. But here I am. Thankfully I haven’t had a total breakdown. I can’t even imagine how difficult this is for such a young man. REN is such a great communicator and talent, that we’ve been the beneficiaries of his great music.
This guy is brilliant. He's changing his world, which then positively impacts ours. Amazing.
Lets run this up. WOW im gonna have this on repeat all DAY!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Let's gooo!!!
I love how we typically beg for forgiveness but Ren is like "Lord I forgive you" for what he's been through. Generational artist ❤
That struck me, too.. Such an interesting twist on the "norm." Makes it so much more powerful, really hits hard...
Jesus Christ, it hits hard. The nail right on the head. 🥺
Because God will not give us anything we can’t handle,
When you fight like he has and come out the other end you become thankful for the struggle.
You see why he put you through it and still give God all the glory.
Jesus Christ is the Lord ❤
Stop medicatin broh
@@xxispeth thats rly dumb man
Oh Ren. Thank you for mentioning POTS. My beautiful daughter has been living with this for 5 years - came on at 19, like you... a good chunk of youth robbed away. I just sent this to her... I think it will give her HOPE. So much love to you, sweet Ren.
🙏🙏 Took me 13 years to figure out that I have POTS , OI ,and other forms of Dysautonomia. Sadly the Lyme took a toll on Ren's body and caused autonomic nervous system to falter too. I'm so glad that he is bring awareness to it now, and giving hope to keep pushing that we will have better treatment 💞 We need it more than ever now that long COVID ppl body have been damaged to their ANS and there's only 47 specialists in the entire United States😢
My daughter is 12 and was recently diagnosed with POTS. She’s not heard much of Ren’s stuff because her age but I showed her the captions at the end and that it’s part of why he’s my favorite, since she & I are both chronically ill. 🫶🏻
@@dottiemurray6013 Low dose naltraxone has been life changing for my daughter. Not a suggestion, just throwing it out there... until they find a CURE.
@dottiemurray6013 rapid training and specialist center needed.
I'm sad for lc patients 😢
But this makes it mainstream now.
Massive funding needed.
@dottiemurray6013 fauci been hiding this for years now.
Dam that man who knew that hiv was in the blood supply.
As a mom of a 30yo with health issues. I want to acknowledge his mom who was there for him.❤
YES...the forgotten, the family suffers and feel so helpless....
Thank you for being a lovely soul.
As a mama I totally agree! Thank you Rens mama!!❤️🔥💪🏼❤️🔥🎉
Yes! And she should know that she's not alone. ❤
Only just discovered this genius. Mesmerized by the music and beauty of the message. As a survivor of decades of depression: I can see the light now and you will, too.
Enjoy the ride. Ren is once in a century talent. Please listen to: Hi Ren, Suicide, Money game 3, Diasepam, Depression (but most of his songs are amazing) !!!
Chalk line is one of my absolute favorites. Especially acapella
@@justinthompson7226 mine too
I've been missing for more than half my life. Sometimes it feels like I'll never be found. Thank you, Ren, for helping people to see us before we disappear. #MillionsMissing #M.E
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I SEE you, you are there,you are SEEN!
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@@davidjarvie9546 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Missing for 6 years, I see you ♥️
♥️
I am a 20+ years experienced Social Worker who specialises in Trauma and Complex Trauma…my work is diverse and heartbreaking and predominantly involves working within the horrific Mental Health System in Australia…..your words hit hard and with such INTEGRITY and TRUTH…only those who have been through the horrendous Health System which includes the Mental Health System revolving door or worked and supported and advocated for those within these systems intrinsically KNOW this…..YOU young Man are the most Inspirational, captivating, compassionate and ground-breaking musical genius I have witnessed in a very long time…and I am old enough to have witnessed the whole Michael Jackson evolution that turned the music industry upside down with his genius…..
THANK YOU for all that you are and all that you do…sending Love and Blessings.
I want you to know that I listen to you everyday and find myself in many of your lyrics and songs. I'm from Romania 🇹🇩 and I stayed In UK Almost 4 years. Right in Brighton 2 years and 1 year and 7 months near of the big wheel in London (I forgot exactly what it's called) That's where I heard about you and in 2019 I started listening to what you do. I can tell you that I felt immense pleasure to know that there is someone like you and so far from my home.I know someone is reading these comments and I hope it reaches you.. this message:
"Thank you for what you are doing, keep it up! Even if the whole world is upside down...you managed to bring a ray of hope and peace to my soul and to others"Thank you for existing! I adore you and respect you the most! You are a crazy guy who calls "things" by name! You have all my appreciation and admiration ‼️I wish you more health, if that exists..we can do a lot..even move mountains"!Congratulations Ren! You deserve nothing but good... ☮️ Big Up 👍
I have MCTE, POtS and Fibro and I can attest to it taking years and feeling so alone and lost. I found a friend in REN’s voice. His voice in the darkness was my angel and I thank him.
I have fibromyalgia and it’s the same man. This dude is such a different animal
i'm crying, i've never seen ME have such a big audience before 🥺 thank you!!! 💚💚💚
A walking talking singing acting thesaurus. So fucking talented this man is incredible.
One MILLION views baby! Congrats Ren! I've said it before, your life may be tragic, but the soundtrack is fucking awesome. Love you brother!
I have so much repect for artists that share their deepest thoughts and struggles, their heart on a plate infront of millions, making themselfes vulnerable because of their honesty, it's not just music, it's so much more 🫶
As a mother of 3, I feel proud of you as if you were one of my kids. I can only imagine how your mom felt throughout this whole process and see you come out shining brighter than ever. She raised a remarkably strong and determined person. I imagine she must be just as remarkable. ❤
Awesome comment 👏👏👏 You can tell you’re a good mom
I was just said the same thing. I think a lot of older (slightly, lol) fans are like mama bears. I came for the unbelievable talent, and stayed for the openness and vulnerability. How could anyone not want to protect him and see him succeed? Watching Ren grow actually made me proud, so I can't imagine what his parents went through, and how relieved and overjoyed they must feel now.
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My new favourite artist. There's this saying 'Art is how we decorate space. Music is how we decorate time.' You have managed to incorporate both art and music to create space in our time. ❤
I've never heard that saying before, but I love it.
WOW - this is wild...LOOOVE it 😮👌🏼✨
Beautifully put!
Perfect ❤️🙏
That is f***ing beautiful! 💚
I don't think I've ever commented on a video on YT, but I feel compelled here. I know you've heard so many stories, but this was the story of hope I need. I'm currently at the point of trying to get my doctors to listen; to get anyone to listen. It's nothing as devastating as your journey, but your story and your music has touched a part of my heart and mind I didn't realize needed to be reached. Thank you for bringing awareness to the "invisible" struggle - the physical struggle and the mental struggle that goes hand-in-hand. Thank you for your words and the hope you spread. Just...thank you.
“There’s relief in the teeth of the kiss of cold steel” 😢
Well done Ren, you’ve outdone yourself with this one. 🤍🤍🤍
Sh*t! That one blew my mind... how does he manage to repeatedly phrase such tragic truths so poetically?!?
My close nurse-colleague friend got COVID from a patient in 2021. Now she has been diagnosed with M.E.
Initially, doctors said "You have long-COVID.. so sorry... we have no cure and no answers." Finally, she got a diagnosis of M.E. -- she lives in her house, afraid and alone. My heart is broken for this brilliant, highly educated, successful woman who dedicated her life to helping others survive illness. She has all kinds of crazy symptoms and is really drowning . Thank you, Ren, for bringing awareness to your terrible illness. I want to show my friend that you never gave up, and now you have HOPE. God bless you, precious one.
Somehow ME seems to get the ones. Yet to meet a person with ME that isn't an amazing person despite all their troubles.
Similar to what happened with me. Crazy world we live in
The last days have been a wild ride with this song and the crazy chat at the premiere topping it off.
Please do not forget about us, world! We are still here, even if hiding under the sheets, behind the curtains, in pain, in agony!
Don't give up hope!
My blessings go to all you people who are sick/chronically ill right now. Life is fragile. Just keep going. Keep holding on. I'm sending all my love. God loves you as well. He will be beside you while you go through deep waters. Ren is awakening a community. A community that needs a voice! There's people who need help!
❤ praying for No.1 ❤️
Can't even put into words how much this song and other's of Ren's has gave me and million's more hope 🖤❤️🖤
The backing track and production are out of this world. Seriously, one of the best performed and produced songs I have in my collection; and I'm nearly 71 and still own 45s of the Beatles, so you're in exalted company my young friend.
For sure
The backing track is absolutely stunning
Seventeen year old Ren was right, you are here to do something important, you are already doing it, thank you for everything Ren❤😊
Bro, I understand how fulfilling being on the mainstream charts must mean to an artist but trust me. How your art inspires people with your message of HOPE, is more important. Your authentic transparency has become a beacon to millons of people and I would bet that means more to you than anything else. You have the greatest gift, making people believe in hope again. Thank you.
This is for everyone. It gives hope to "invisible" patients and teaches others empathy.
We need the public, because many people don't even know about such problems
@@somogyieva Campaigns would be needed for prevention
I only just discovered your music and your story about a month ago. I've struggled to comment on videos because I've felt profoundly moved by your personal story and music. You are an insanely talented person. More than that, though, you seem to be a genuinely kind human being who is driven, ambitious, and a true warrior in this life.
I scroll through the comments on your videos as I watch, and it's the same every time. So many people thank you for giving voice to their pain, fears, and loneliness. Time and time again, people have said they were so close to giving up until they heard a lyric or a melody that helped them. You may not single-handedly defeat all evil in this world, but even one life you have changed has a ripple effect that can change the whole world. One person that you helped can go on to help many others, who can go on to help many others.
I am currently in school for psychology. I am working to become a behavior therapist for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. What discovering your story and music has done for me is to highlight the areas in this profession that need change. More compassion, more empathy, more LISTENING. I plan to use this lesson to help others. I can be more compassionate and empathetic in my own work, and I can work to raise awareness within the system as well.
I have worked with people with disabilities for over twenty years, and I know there are not enough advocates to speak on issues that need to be driven into the public eye. I have an astounding amount of respect for you and your work. You advocated for yourself, and you advocate for others. You have done amazing things in this world, sir, even if you don't always see the results. I believe you will do even more.
Sending love and well-wishes as you continue your journey, and I look forward to continuing my journey into the rabbit hole.
I have lived with severe Fibromyalgia for years, since before I was forty and I'll be 64 in August. Before that I had a life, good job, marriage, kids, home, gym for 17 years, snow skied 30, surfed 15 (did a serious scorpion on the bottom of the ocean,), that ended that and had walked great distances all my life. Slowly one by one it was all gone including 34 years of marriage. All because of the pain, the brain drain, exhaustion, inability to be me. I'm on so many meds and so sick and I look forward to the day I am no more. It's such a sad way to be. I'm raising my grandson whose ASD & ADHD and he keeps me going. He is the love of my life, but every day is torment. I get true hope from God but thank you Ren for understanding. No one else can who doesn't walk in our shoes. Keep on keeping on and you will reach great height's. When you do, don't let them change you. Fame is a complete mind f*ck. Stay real. God bless.
I remember your first go fund me campaign to get treatment, I was so moved by your music I donated from The States (Humboldt County), and now look at you!!!!! F Yes!!! Rock your Anthem Ren!! You’ve earned this!!!💪🏼❤️🔥🎶😎
Bless you for being a part of his journey!!! I often wonder about all those nameless, good-hearted go fund me's he had way back and am truly honored to hear from one! :)
1 million 🎉 let's push this higher RENegates 🔝🙌🔥
"For those of you still living in the dark, hold on."
You've done it again, brother. Every time you create, you reach out and touch millions of lonely wounds. Thanks for always talking to us through your music. Your heart and words do land and make a difference. 🙏🏻❤️
Ren - beautiful song. I was the 90th documented case of lyme in the US back in the early 70s. At that point it wasn't known what caused it. Without a causative agent to target I just got tons of antibiotics, and then sent home. They thought it was Rocky Mtn Spotted fever, RA, among others. I went back into hospitals numerous times and would sometimes get so bad that my parents would have to carry me to bed because my joints were inflamed and painful. Got lyme twice more as an adult as I live in a hot zone for deer ticks. So far I've been lucky and don't appear to have 'Long Lyme" as they now call it (chronic). As you know, the latest buzz is that Autoimmunity arises AFTER the spirochete is cleared (previous infection) and there are many experts now experimenting with steroids to suppress the response. This is a HUGE sea change from only a few years ago. I hope you continue to heal and get distance between the present and those terrible days when you were bed bound. Thank you for your music and having the stamina to make and release it. Cheers.
I live in The Lake Tahoe area of the US and was diagnosed around 2000. I had suffered for around 5 years before being tested. Found a lyme’s specialist in San Francisco (at $500 a visit, no insurance taken) was a life saver.
16 months of IV antibiotics made be feel alive again but not forever.
Sadly my life has never been the same. Autoimmune everything is the easiest way to explain. I am still grateful for this life and even more grateful for my family (not including my ex husband) that have loved and supported me. 💚
@@kimpreston3628 I'm sorry to hear about the lyme challenges. I'm assuming the long regimen was doxy? If your symptoms continue you might consider asking about steroids. The latest research is indicating that 'long, or chronic Lyme' is NOT due to the spirochete still being in one's system, but is the result of a previous infection that was cleared after treatment (treatment right after the tick is discovered). These researchers claim that this is why so many people don't get better when taking super long regimens of doxy...because there isn't a spirochete left in the body to clear. Steroids are showing some success and the idea is that they reduce the over-activity of the immune system (auto immunity). I'm not an MD, so please only take this as a suggestion the next time you communicate with a doctor about your symptoms. I wish you good luck.
Mom here again. Where are your boots? You're going to get frost bite! Now that's out of the way....I've listened so many times now. I can't help but Imagine people with a collection of similar symptoms being able to show it to their family. Just to set it on the kitchen table, press play and say, "Here. This is what I'm talking about." Just to be heard would be such a relief. Love you honey. Get some boots.
😂The mom in me thought same thing 👌his feet were probably freezing 😬I hope this song of his journey and outcomes brings hope to the masses of ppl suffering (((🤗)))
The one constant in life is that Mom's never give up on you😊
As a mom, him sitting on those snow-covered stairs and benches made me sit up and take notice... I thought "you're literally gonna freeze your hind-end off" (Southern momma here).
1 million views in 5 days not many can do it especially a song with substance so proud of you and of us! The sky is the limit 2 milly next! 💜
Yes!!!! I knew he would get to 1 million today. Whoop!!🎉
1 million views in 5 days is incredible! 🎉 Glad to see people drawn to your story and message 🫶🏻
Yes, pew pew pew🔫🔫🔫😊❤
Dearest Ren,
As a parent , my son has been through something very similar (started when he was 6 and he's now 18) and we are STILL trying to get help/answers. He has PANS which is a type of autoimmune disorder that results in basal ganglia encephalitis and are believed to be triggered primarily by infections or 'other' things like medications, certain vaccinations, etc. He had very abrupt onset OCD, oppositional disorder, anxiety and depression. We finally figured out what it was about 5 years ago and are still trying the different 'suggestions' for medication, IVIG, etc. Right now, his meds, take the edge off, but nothing is actually helping. It's very frustrating. But first we had to fly from Toronto to Edmonton because there was literally ONE medical doctor in Ontario who believed/treated PANS and they were backed up.
When you put it in perspective of the money spent on male pattern baldness... it's insane and really pisses me off. We are literally at a standstill. Just surviving. Meanwhile he has not been able to attend high school and barely gets through the day because of his OCD.
Anyway, I don't mean to whine, I just wanted to point out that I 'understand' (albeit from a different perspective) and I wish you all the best in your journey.
Much love from Ontario!
P.S. My whole family appreciates and respects you so much. We are so grateful that we came across your talent/genius/compassion/knowledge.
Sorry about your son sweetie. 😥. Thanks for doing Ren reactions. I bet Ren knows (you react to his videos) because you got a heart from him. 🤗
@@kellyt5341 Thank you. :)
Hello Charlene or should I say Jolenne? Lol. I'm subbed to your channel and a idiot? I knew that you would like Ren's stuff? Given your own circumstances. You should do more of what YOU like? Hope your neck trapped nerve is better? And eventually you might even reach a conclusion on the family medical issues etc? ❤
@@mikeb7379 Hey Mikey B! You make it sounds like being subbed to my channel makes you an idiot. LOL (But I get the inside joke. 😜) I actually like most of what I've done on my channel so far... at the very least I appreciate the talent. I also like that I am expanding my ideas of what I like and don't like. That has been the biggest treat for me. I feel as if I am growing. Thank you for your support!
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My man Ren. I'm 46 years old and your music does something to me that I've never felt from music before. I appreciate you mate. As a Canadian I love that you found healing, and positive progress in my country. I cannot wait until you start touring. I'll be the guy in the front row singing every lyric to every song with you. Your song "Hi Ren " is a masterful piece of art. And "Troubles" stands right there beside it. Keep getting better brother, because this world needs an artist like you. Cheers mate🍻
Top 40, here we come!!!!
RENegades could get this in to the top 10 easily 😉
46K views in 3 hours! ❤
Let's goooo!!!
@@RenMakesMusic 88K views in 6 hours!
How do we get this on MTV? Needs to be on there as well.
It takes real bravery to turn your soul inside out and bare it, opening yourself up to judgement but vulnerability isn't a weakness. It's a strength. You inspire others to be strong with you, for you and for themselves.
I agree
Couldn't agree more! Well said. And I must admit I'm terribly grateful to Ren for his vulnerability. I know it carries a very heavy cost ❤️🩹
Whenever I did talk about my weakness they miss labeled as a victim and that is why, as Ren did, I studied all my conditions which are connected in somehow with many of us. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I’m 19, I’m trying. Thank you for this (actual shivers)
I watched you tell your story each day. I felt your pain. I do hope that the world will take notice and help. I've lost so many. I find myself falling since my whole family died, not by old age but different illnesses. I'm trying so hard to keep it together as I just lost my brother and my mom. You're an inspiration. Thank you, Ren ❤
The Vera Hall sample works so well - this deserves to go straight to the top of the charts!!!
Having watched all of the chapters of your story and now this... Ren, you are a fucking inspiration. Please, never stop providing a voice for those that don't have one for whatever reason.
I used to always see him busking, he only had a small fan base back then, and now wow !! Almost 1.5 million subs !! Keep it up ren, glad to see you chased your dream and succeeded 💯
I am one of the MISSING. Thank you ❤
I wish there will be more survivers like you and me. I was bed bound, dead written by doctors and yet here I stand again, dancing to your music. I celebrate you 👏
My 87 year old mother just got Lyme disease. Because of you Ren, I can understand more what she's dealing with. You help more people in so many ways, that you will never know. Thank you for everything you do. I'm so happy to know you are feeling better. We love you! ❤❤❤
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I just watched Unrest Ren. What an amazing documentary! Thank you so much for everything you do and being a voice for the missing!
#Unrest #RenMakesStuff
Hi from Wales! I’ve just recommended you to someone I know with Lymes disease so thank you for sharing your story. It’s helping others already!
My girlfriend and best friend died almost one year ago, she had Lymes and for 7 years got almost zero help from the medical system here in Spain, your story resonates so much with hers. I am so happy to know Ren, that you will always champion this issue, please don't ever stop pushing for more awareness and recognition in the medical industry for this and other illnesses, it is so so needed. Thank you for being you, for your music, for the beautiful soul you are and share with us all.
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And here I am considering to go to Spain to hopefully get a diagnosis for my illness and health issues 🤦🏽♂️😔😔
So sorry for your loss.
Story time.
A few days ago was my 39th birthday and me and a very close friend of mine (32) decided to have a celebratory acid trip. The trip was very intense, but also very good, there was a lot of laughter and love. When we were on our way down (still under it but definitely slowly coming out), we were listening to some songs on CZcams and have stumbled completely randomly upon the video for Hi Ren. Listening to it for the first time our jaws remained open throughout. We were amazed how talented and versatile Ren is and how original and awesome his music is. Then we watched it for the second time, this time paying closer attention to the words. And that time we cried. A lot. Firstly we were stunned by how brutalny honest the song is, how much emotional effort it must have taken to write and produce it. But also both of us could really relate, though in different ways. For me the internal battle represented my own battles with self-loathing, debilitating need to please others, self-doubt that I'm still learning to navigate (especially in my artistic activities) and a possibly undiagnosed ADHD. For her it preresented her lifetime battle with psychological issues, depression, also undiagnosed problems she's still working out. In that context she really resonated with the internal battle of doubt in the validity of her mental issues, but also the inability to explain to other people what it's like to live inside her head. Over the following hours and days I listened to that song a couple dozen times (and other Ren's tracks, but none hit me as hard - and continues to do so every time I listen to it - as Hi Ren).
Ren, I hope you are aware of how important your message is, and how appreciated your art is. You done good. You're a beautiful soul. Continue to be true to yourself and keep creating. We both wish you all the best, especially in your fight for health. Sending you a metric shitton of love from Poland.
Metric shitton of love ☺️❤
Thank you for seeing us - and making us seen! ❤
I’m 56 - I love REN. You inspire me! Rock On.
Dear algorithm gods, please send this track around the world. Thanks for being there for us with your music Ren. Two years ago i did not know you, and by now 8 Out of 10 of my most played songs over the past two years are songs from you. Thanks for thousands of hours of perfect music!
I'm bed bound with ME and this made me cry. I never thought there would be musicians out there advocating for us. I know you don't have to. Thank you.
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It's so great to have you still here, alive. Your texts make me feel not alone in the dark.
Hey, Ren, so glad your still here today!
Now, I have quit commeting, but, when I heard your music today...
Changed my idea of life, keep it up, and remember, people love you.
Dam, this put a massive smile on my face. Had a couple chats with you years back & we both are at a stage with our Lyme where we get to live in our purpose. Hard to put this long journey into 1 song but you killed it. Keep living your best life Ren.
Congratulations Ren!!! 1M in 5 days, impressive. Glad to hear your evolution of a message of pain to a profound message of hope, compassion and call to action. Keep it up my friend.🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for keeping that promise to your younger self REN , it is so powerful for those of us who suffer from these horrid illnesses to have an advocate like you out there. You are not one of the industry arse holes who as soon as they see fame buy a mountain of coke and play the money game. You are the genuine article...and it says so much about you to do this and the Chapters , man I related to so much I cried ( me a grown arse man...got M.E and Fibo at 20, got worse over the years and am now bed bound ). You're a good man Ren and I admire your humility and your talent in equal measure.
I've been struggling with depersonalization and derealization heavily for over 5 years now. Your music makes me feel like I'm not going crazy and that one day I will be back to "normal". It's an understatement to say thank you with how much you have recently helped me to evolve into the conscience I once was.
Thank you for making people aware of mental health! It means the WORLD to me!
As someone with chronic illess and the pain and confusion that can come with it, your songs and stories have given me hope and answers. I know you don't believe you deserve all the love you get but my gratitude and respect is very real and very deep.
Same here.
Same. Took me 12 years to be diagnosed with MS. If I would have had treatment when I first started looking for help and starting my journey then I wouldn't be in as bad of shape as I am now at 34.
Rens music & creations help me and so many others with chronic illness and those struggling in and with the medical system.
This guy's an angel 💜
Ren, your music is some of the best out there. Thank you so much for using your platform to raise awareness for ME/CFS ❤
This needs to be commented on so that more people see it........ and then ....... more Ren!
"Everything I've been through is yours to hold" HOLY SHIT how I wish someone had said this to me years ago. Thank you Ren
Ren, you're the most underrated artist to ever exist, your music is incredible in millions of ways and hundreds of us are healing from it! Love from 🇮🇳
I have no other words but " Amazing!"
I absolutely love the person you are, the personal stories you share, and your outlook on the world as it is currently. You music is amazing and an inspiration along with your personality.
I know that the message is an important one, but can we talk about the music production?! Fresh af
❤ this guy
Does it all himself.
yea, especially when one saw that video of making that sound ... its magic. and I totally admire that video, that colours of that "abandoned" places. and that is for me masterpiece, excelent sound, great graphics, massive message of hope, poem lyrics, emotion expressions ....
so true, man knows whats hes doing
Definition of hero ...a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. 👊🏻
Ren's writing ranks him among literary greats like Wilde, Byron, Poe and Keats. -- I would love to see a published book of his lyrics.
Absolutely amazing song! Thank you Ren for being a champion for all those who are suffering. Wishing you happiness, peace and a full recovery ❤
How powerful is it to twist "lord forgive me," to, "lord I forgive you?" Saying you forgive any sort of higher power that never seemed listen during the worst times... This just gets better with every listen. ❤
You once said, Ren, that it is--or should be--a duty of those of us who have never walked in this shadow to do more. Years before that, in a Lyme Disease Awareness Month video you said that those who were ill, and those who love them, needed to find a way to band together to demand better treatment.
This song is helping accomplish those things. So proud of you, Ren.
After you told your life journey in such honesty, this song became even more meaningful.
I'm 33 and still hoping for a magic cure. Living from disability "benefit" and wishing one day to live again ❤
REN, dear boy. I can relate so much to this song… But I just fight. Can’t find the strength to transform the pain into beauty like you do. Because my fight is for my kids. Your music is like a playground for my brain and my soul. Thank you. So glad you’re better now. ❤
1M views Rennnnn!!! You rock so much, love youuuu!!