Welcome back, Becca! Talking about the "pain keeps me humble" line. Or, in my case, ALLOWS me to be humble. I always felt the need to push myself to be as good or better as those around me, even while having compassion and understanding for others not being able to do or be as much. But I was literally collapsing into bed after work, every day, crying because of the pain. Then someone brought it to my attention that I work past things that would send others fleeing to an ER. It made me re-evaluate my experiences, so I talked to my doctor and eventually was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. And while I grieved for the person I thought I was, it also gave me permission (as if you should need it) to be kind and compassionate to myself. I didn't need to be super-powered anymore.

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, friend! I absolutely LOVE the angle you pointed out there. It does allow us to be humble in ways others things in life may not. Without going into too much detail, I feel firsthand exactly what you’re describing with your comment. Just last night I was in such a place of physical pain and exhaustion that I couldn’t stop myself from crying just from all of that. It wasn’t even that I was specialty mentally upset, I just could not feel better. It’s a hard place to be, and I’m sorry you know it. I’m glad we have music like this to help us along the journey. So thankful to have you here.💕🙏🏼

Another great song, another great reaction....as reliable as a Swiss train! Becca, whenever I fancy myself clever or smart I listen to you and and feel....humble!

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it, Eugene! You always put a big smile on my face.😁

People used to call Ska fans Rude boys. And so when Ren say coming with the style that's Rude, he's saying that this song is a Ska style song.

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

Makes perfect sense! Thanks for adding this here, that’s admittedly something about which I wasn’t previously knowledgeable.💕

@geofthompson3844

5 ай бұрын

@BeccaDoss Brighton, where Ren now lives was where all Ska fans boys used to go on their mopeds. And they were known for their their stylish look. They were always very well dressed and cool looking. Rude was the word that was used to instead of cool. So they became known as rude boys. You should find a movie called Quadrohenia. It's all about the culture and the fighting and the music. Sting was in it. Ren is massively influenced by Sting and his music. So I think watching that will give you a greater understanding of where Ren has gone musically.

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

@@geofthompson3844 I’m a HUGE Sting fan so I’ll def be looking that up!

I seem to spend all my free time watching people react to Ren for the last year so I’ve seen dozens of people reacting to this - and I think yours is one of the most complete assessments of the lyrics I’ve seen. More than that though, your appreciation of the video made me so happy as I think the genius of how they incorporated the meaning of the words as well as simply showing them has gone largely under appreciated in almost every reaction. Some people have picked up on bits, but I’ve not seen anyone get the same kind of joy I did from appreciating how clever the video is. I hope you enjoyed going back to realise all the imagery in the first verse/chorus before you really caught on to it :) Re: the Ruuuuuuuuude bit - I think it’s relating to Rude boys etc which relates to Ska and Two Tone and Mods which are influences in Ren’s music for sure. (See songs like “a message to you Rudy” by the Specials from that era)

@BeccaDoss

3 ай бұрын

It may be 2 months late, but thank you so much! I am SO glad to hear you enjoyed this one! The cleverness in the animation of the video was so smart and just super impressive, I LOVE the attention to detail! I’m actually surprised to hear not many have picked up on it. It was absolutely a joyful thing to watch and witness.😊💕

" There is pain in life, but life is not only pain." Another fantastic reaction and analysis by the legendary Becca Doss. Thank you for taking the time to make this video I hope you are finding Ren's more up-beat tracks easier to listen to compared to the ones that may leave us all gutted like Nemo at a sushi restaurant. Yet, it is this extravagant spectrum of emotion that makes Ren and his art so special. For life can be hard, but so are diamonds as they are equal to life only when they rise from out that same cave that could collapse us in at any moment. Yet, it is only with this life that comes another opportunity again to shine like those rubies and pearls from outside that same suffering. I hope you feel that very shine you inspire within all of us, every video. Thank you for being such a treasure and I hope with time and healing you feel yourself shine......Now that I have reread this back might be worth staying out of snowed in hotels with Jack Nicholson, but to each their own. Thank you as always Becca for all that you do as I hope you continue well upon your recovery too. Can't wait for your wisdom with Ocean see you then. Oh, and if you like Eden's sound thought to link more of her music for your enjoyment. Her number "Lonely," is quite magic. open.spotify.com/artist/6I5jDVZ3DQiNNcyBWcrweo

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

Wow, friend, I don’t have adequate words to tell you how much this comment touched my soul. That quote you typed at the beginning is something I’m glad said, because I initially *did* unintentionally quote the line from “the princess bride,” and I wanted to make sure anyone watching could get the message I intended instead of the “life is pain” quote without some clarification. Your words here are so beautifully composed, and I can picture the images you’re evoking, thank you for that. (Also, got a good laugh at the Jack Nicholson reference😉😂) As always, I also appreciate your support in my recovery, I really think 2024 is gonna be the year I finally break free.💕

@_Glass-_-House_

5 ай бұрын

@@BeccaDoss You got this we all believe in you.

Your reaction, breakdowns, and insight are Top Tier. Second none! 10/10

Great, insightful reaction Becca - I find it a really up-lifting and hopeful song without being sentimental in any way 🌻

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Libby! As always, you make me smile.😊 It really is a hopeful and uplifting song, and even though some of the subject matter is serious, it’s presented in such an upbeat, hopeful way-I really love how they executed this!

One of my favorite Ren collabs, never ceases to lift me up when I am down. Great job with your analysis as always.

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

It’s definitely up there for me now that I’ve heard it-it’s a vibe I need to try to channel and carry with me throughout every day. So glad you enjoyed the breakdown! I loved digging into this one.😊💕

Great song and love how you bring your knowledge of Ren’s other songs to help shed light on this!

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Discovering Ren’s music over the past year has been one of the best highlights of the year for me, so I’ve always got his lyrics floating around in there somewhere.😊💕

Becca, fabulous reaction as always. Personally, this song speaks to me in several ways, firstly how often have I unloaded my pain whilst standing at the edge of the sea and staring at the waves, wanting them to drown my emotions and leave me refreshed and renewed and lulled by the foam swells lapping at the shore. Secondly, how many times have I told myself the that the job of pain is to keep me humble and make me realise I am stronger when I get back up after I faulter. Additional to this is the fact that I really love the particular line in this track that goes“This world is a jungle, but these trees hold the sweetest fruit”. To me it says those nuggets of sweet joy and the understanding of knowing where we are, are worth the bruises of traipsing around (often in circles and getting lost beneath the canopy) not always seeing the wood from the trees in the darkest of places. Yes, it might often be dark and scary, but if we shift perspectives then the lushness of the landscape can offer a security cloak, cooling shade from life’s heat and a sense of being rooted in rich soil. Thus, providing us with the hopefulness of the search, and the desire to hunt out that honey sweet passion filled nectar hidden deep within.

Great reaction. I’ve lived with chronic pain and other conditions for 15 years. I’m so tired of being in pain. I’m so sorry you are having such a hard time.

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry to hear about your pain, friend, that’s something that never gets easier to handle. At least not in my experience, especially if it’s chronic and, by definition, not going away. I’m sending you so much love, empathy, and compassion from someone who really GETS IT, and I hope you have gentler days ahead. Really appreciate you taking time to share just part of your own story here. 💕

"Rude" is a term often used in reggae and ska. A rude boy is kinda like a G

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info, I was totally in the dark on that!💕

Hi Becca, so happy for you to be back ❤, The joy on your face when Ren came in,was heart warmingly beautiful, such a great smile! Ren being Ren, enough said!! Best wishes as always!❤

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

I’m so glad my smile could give you a smile! I absolutely couldn’t hold back, I was so enthralled! Thank you, friend, really appreciate you!💕

@johnshea5967

5 ай бұрын

@@BeccaDoss God Bless you x

Thank you 🙏❤ Becca ❤ for your 🐷 Ren - Humble (Ft. Eden Nash) reaction! #ren #edennash #humble

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

You are so very welcome! Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it!😁💕

What a great breakdown! You do such a good job exploring all of the possible meanings and giving me so much more insight into Ren's songs!

I really like Eden Nash’s music. I believe that she is a fairly new artist. I believe I’ve only heard one of her other songs on Apple Music? I too understand chronic pain. Thanks for the product referrals in the description box! #vrafam

Yay! I love this one!! It's deep, it's a bop, it's great! Love me some Becca reactions! 🥰💜💜💜

@ammogan

5 ай бұрын

Now you can watch my short with this song 😊 2nd one in "learn to fall and swerve." If you want of course 😅 it'll make you giggle 😃

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

I was so glad to not only film this one, but to FINALLY get to editing it over a month after filming. It is SUCH a bop, indeed, and the message is just…ahh, so good! (Going to check out that short now, and also gonna sub to your channel because I totally missed it till now.😁💕)

@ammogan

5 ай бұрын

@BeccaDoss 🥰🥰🥰 I've only used my channel for a couple shorts. I may post actual videos in the future, I've been too shy so far.

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

@@ammogan Regardless, I’m subbed now, so I’m here for anything you may decide to do (and also to enjoy the shorts.😁)

@ammogan

5 ай бұрын

@@BeccaDoss 🤗

Ocean is astounding!!!

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

REALLY excited to do that one after hearing this one!😁

Hey Becca! Good to see you back! You found a nice one here. Be well.

Fantastic reaction to an amazing song ❤❤

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Kat! I really loved this song so I’m glad it could come through the screen!💕😁

Ren-Spontaneous Stream Jam,something that would make us both smile :D Ren and a guitar,nothing else needed.More talent in his finger nails than in my whole body but i don't mind :DDD hope to see you react to this in 2024 ;)

❤✌️

so good to see you reacting. i love your insights and commentary. this was the best break down of humble ive ever seen. great work becca

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

That is such a kind thing to say, thank you so much. You know I can’t resist digging deep into something, so it makes me so happy to know others can enjoy and appreciate it, too.😊 So grateful for you.💕

My favorite song to start the day! Great reaction Becca!

@milagrosmendez77

5 ай бұрын

To the sea I will speak… meditation in the beach… or visualizing you’re there

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

Totally understand why it’s your favorite song it start the day. It’s a certified banger, with SUCH a powerful message for all of us.😊💕

@milagrosmendez77

5 ай бұрын

@@BeccaDoss indeed! ❤️

I subscribed to your channel!

Glad ur back and with Ren to boot. Awesome reaction. I love ur breakdown of the lyrics and putting ur thots on it. I subscribed to u after ur reaction to chalk outlines. It was so in depth. And having been there myself in every aspect of that song. Ur reaction really hit. Loved this!!

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

I am SO glad to be back, and thanks for the encouragement!😊 Chalk Outlines may still be my favorite of his so far, but I’m also convinced he’s incapable of making a bad song, so it’s a little bit of a battle for first place in my heart! So glad to know you enjoyed this one-I was thrilled to finally get to it.😁💕

Excellent reaction as always. I saw Eden announced on her youtube she is back from travelling and working on new music. And REN has also been busy meeting Chinchilla and Knox. And Becca, please check the rencord.

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Peter! I’ll check it as soon as I’m able, been a rough few days with health stuff, but I’ll try to get on there ASAP.

❤🇬🇧

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

😊💕

Yay I've missed your reactions Becca! Looking forward to wind down tonight with this vid of yours! I hope you understand how much brightness you bring to my spirit when I watch your vids. I know I'm often quite cheesy in some of my comments but I truly do appreciate you 😊 Much love AS ALWAYS!!

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Kyle! It’s so good to be back! I hope you enjoyed this one.😊 And I am HERE for the cheesy comments, so you never have to hold back on my account!😁 I appreciate you, too, friend! (Side note: I saw you somehow managed to find the channel memberships link even though you’re is giving me trouble with ways to make it easily findable and clickable, which is why things are a little behind, but I wanted to let you know I got the notification and, as always, seeing your name there made me smile.😁 I am so grateful for your support, and hopefully I’ll have all the bugs in memberships worked out sooner rather than later!)

@kyleferriter

5 ай бұрын

@@BeccaDoss i definitely enjoyed it! I tend to comment on my phone which uses a different account for some reason but im became a member through the account on my PC which uses my old, silly username since YT switched how it lists user's comments and the name there is hoopwizardws XD though maybe on your end it still shows my actual account name! Anyway always happy to support and look forward to future reactions!

Thank you

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

Thank YOU for taking time to watch!💕

Sorry it's taken so long for me to get to this. Been walkabout in the Portuguese Campo. Looking forward to your reaction. Bloody hell, forty odd minutes! My Portuguese gypsy lover slumbers with her dreaded head in my lap, and I'm settling in with a glass of wine. I know this'll be ace Becca. I'll waffle more on the flip side xx Ha ha. Thanks love. I think you've done all the waffle for me 😅

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

Never any need to apologize, Phil, my channel is here for whenever you’re able to stop by, and it always means a lot to me, no matter when that is. Sounds like you were having a pretty good day when you left this comment, so I hope that’s still the case. I know you’ve had your share of hard days, so I love hearing when things are looking up a bit.😊💕

@philhallbrook7008

5 ай бұрын

​@@BeccaDossHey honey, I'm conscious that i'm living my best life at the moment. I'm old and ugly enough to recognise the special, blessed times. To be living the way I want, with love and lovers surrounding me, is a precious state of being that has taken me fifty odd years to attain

I haven’t watched your reaction yet, but this is a song I suspect you will really relate to. 😊

@MsCheesemonster13

5 ай бұрын

The reference to the sea might be straightforward; in the UK we are relatively close to our coastal waters, even when we live inland, so access to the sea is relatively easier. Or, the sea might just stand for anything natural that revives your spirit - for me it’s walking in the woods. Or, and this is a bit of a stretch, our bodies contain a signifiicant amount of water (like the ocean), and it is about making peace with our bodies and therefore our minds. Not so sure about that one, though. 🤷‍♀️

@MsCheesemonster13

5 ай бұрын

“… style that’s rude”. “Rude boy is a subculture that originated from 1960s Jamaican street culture.[1] In the late 1970s, there was a revival in England of the terms rude boy and rude girl, among other variations like rudeboy and rudebwoy, being used to describe fans of two-tone and ska. This revival of the subculture and term was partially the result of Jamaican immigration to the UK and the so-called ”Windrush” generation. The use of these terms moved into the more contemporary ska punk movement as well. In the UK and especially Jamaica, the terms rude boy and rude girl are used in a way similar to gangsta, yardie, or badman.” Source: Wikipedia.

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

I absolutely did relate to it, it was such a vibe! And has such a great message for all of us. Thanks for that background info, I did do some cursory searching while editing, but didn’t come across that rude boy/rude girl culture history so I really appreciate you taking time to share it here!💕😁

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

@@MsCheesemonster13Re: the various water analogies-I’m all about stretching, so I’m here for both of your additions!

One of my favourites.

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

I’ve been so obsessed with it ever since I recorded this and heard it for the first time! Hope you were able to enjoy this one.😊💕

New to your channel, so I'm going to have to see if you've reacted to "Seven Sins" or "Genesis," as I think you'd have a field day. I really like your reacyion to this as it's one of my favorites that comes up often on my commute playlist. Their "Ocean" is 🔥 and upbeat as well, though a different genre-blend. (Not sure if you've listened to Ren's Money Game series, but when you were talking about Ren's use of gallows/noose imagery, I thought of the following. I don’t want to spoil your interpretation with my own, so feel free to ignore comment below.) I could be wrong, but the Money Game imagery comes across as people with money bags secured over their heads with the kind of rope used at a gallows. To me it looks like people about to be hung by the money game. Basically, we've all got nooses around our necks without even noticing. It's why I love that the narrator in part 3 starts off by taking that all off and taking a look in the mirror - which is what is asked of us in part 1, "But we like to point the blame, blame, blame, blame / It's easier to blame / But point the mirror at ourselves / We're all part of this old money game."

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for taking time to leave this comment, as far as the songs you mentioned I have not gotten to several of the songs of the new album, yet, simply because I had to take a break from some of the heavier, darker themes for my own mental health. I absolutely can’t wait to get to them, though, including seven sins, Genesis, and I know ocean is going to be a blast! As far as the money game trilogy goes, I have recorded my reaction to part one, but I ended up with 97 minutes of footage, so it’s taking a while to edit. I may wait until I can film the other two, and eventually uploaded them in order, but we’ll see how things go! Basically nothing likes it my brain as much as diving into, and dissecting Ren’s art, so I’m looking forward to making my way through ALL of it! (Excellent point about the gallows imagery in MG, even just seeing part one so far, I can totally see that being another layer he’s going for)💕

Have you looked at "Ocean" ?

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

Not quite yet, but it’s absolutely on my list of songs to get to, and after hearing this one, I’m looking forward to it even more!😁

Thank you so much, this was another awesome reaction and analysis!!❤

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

You’re so welcome! It really fuels my brain, digging deep into the dissection and analysis, so it makes my heart smile anytime others are able to enjoy it.😊💕

Great to see your careful (filled with care), thoughtful reaction to this song. When you get a chance, freeze the frame with the four groups of words on it 🙂

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Dave! I really loved diving into this one. Thrilled to know you enjoyed it.😊 Which 4 group of words are you specifically referencing?

oh my god where did you get that shirt! literally it says "drifting" and the letters sort of drift off?!?! please link me where you got that shirt for real

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

I so wish I had a link for you. Unfortunately it was part of a limited merch drop form an album of the same name back in 2017, so I did a quick search to see if I could find it anywhere online, but I didn’t have any luck.😕 The artist is Dillon Chase, and if you’re curious about the album, here’s a Spotify link to that. open.spotify.com/album/4eid6ZtaCmbKADaVR6PROR?si=EMLNXTGxRUyN2a_qBdJuAQ I’m not sure if he has any old merch available that’s not on his store, especially since he’s living in Japan now, but it may be that there’s one floating around if you ever want to contact him.

Dear Becca, are you Ren's sister? You are so alike. When I listen to you in analyses and compare it with Ren in analyses, I hear two versions of one thing. Yes, human beings are clumsy creatures. Yes, I couldn't have said anything about this life better myself.

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness, Scott, I’m so glad you shared this when you did because I really needed that smile.😁 I wish! I do feel like he’s probably the artist with whom I’ve most been able to resonate on a deep level when it comes to just about any topic I’ve heard in his songs or just in his own posts/interviews, etc. It’s nice to know there are more people out there who get it than we realize. The tendency to really dig deep and analyze things is what has gotten better so hooked on Ren this year. It’s always a blessing to know others are also able to get a smile from it.😊 (Also, love me some Emerson!)

@TrianglesAndCircles

5 ай бұрын

@@BeccaDoss Then, at minimum, we are three siblings. I say that because Ren has this uncanny ability to read my mind and you have the uncanny ability to explain it to me in prose. 🖖🤗

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

@@TrianglesAndCirclesI’m on board with that!🖖🏼💕

I am not left handed

Stop cutting. Your cadence is awesome

Hi Becca, I love your reactions and happy you're back. I'm working on a Reaction Concert to Humble and Ocean and I'd love to incorporate this reaction. Do you mind if I do that? I'm trying to create the concerts in such a way that they promote the featured reaction channels, but I also respect y'all way too much to want to make you angry or feel used. Right now I'm: (1) putting your channel name on the video whenever you speak so people can find you, (2) creating a youtube playlist with all the reactions used in a concert, and (3) shouting out prominently used reactions in the description field. Please see my channel if you want to get a sense of what I'm doing. Thank you for your consideration!

@BeccaDoss

5 ай бұрын

Hey friend! Thank you so much for such kind words, I’m definitely glad I’m back, too! You’re more than welcome to use this (or anything else I share) in those videos you’re working on, I think that sounds like a really cool idea, and I’m happy to be able to contribute in any way.😊💕

@Resoundio

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Becca! I'll share a link back here when it is done.@@BeccaDoss

@Resoundio

4 ай бұрын

Hi Becca, the reaction concert is now available at kzread.info/dash/bejne/dGiW1daBitbgYM4.html! You have several extensive featured clips during Humble. Thanks again! @@BeccaDoss

@BeccaDoss

4 ай бұрын

@@Resoundio Thanks so much for the update! I can’t wait to check it out and see what y’all did! Thanks for putting such great content out there in the world. (And it’s an honor to be included)💕