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I really enjoyed your reaction, very insightful and articulate. Good luck with your journey into nursing, the medical profession needs people like you. Cheers from the UK.
@Oitsugina9321 сағат бұрын
Ren had stated that he couldn't live another year sick with no answers before the incident with Joe. Afterwards, seeing the effects it had on Joe's family, he realized he could not cause his family this pain.
@JJ-jx7my21 сағат бұрын
look what Ren has fostered with his music. You're giving us biology information, medical insights as wellness your musical response. What other artist generates education, introspection, empathy and a sense of hope?
@melissawinstead884821 сағат бұрын
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@Dr.Brummel21 сағат бұрын
Ren talks about the meaning of the pig mask in an interview with Zack Sang. An excerpt can be found hier: "Ren Reveals The Meaning Behind The Pig Mask"
@YoungbloodPoetry21 сағат бұрын
Well… what did he say???? Spoil me
@Dr.Brummel21 сағат бұрын
@@YoungbloodPoetry It's not that easy to summaries. Check out the video it's just 2:16 😉.
@JJ-jx7my21 сағат бұрын
Next to a musician, I like hearing writers react to Ren. His lyrics go beyond "bars". They are poetic expression from his soul. Thanks for doing this!
@kevincraig432621 сағат бұрын
Lewis Capaldi- Wish You the Best
@tiborkadar991822 сағат бұрын
IMO the images demonstrate to us that suicide is demonic in nature.
@ryanclarke448222 сағат бұрын
I think the pig represents authortive greed and incompetence in general.
@LoutTsu22 сағат бұрын
The first song portion was indeed about his own struggle with suicidal thoughts. It had been completed and slated for release. The spoken word at the end about his friend was added after he had an interview with Knox Hill and told the story about Joe for the first time. He felt the song was incomplete and said this portion just poured out, and he added it on at the last moment. Ren has said he's had issues with depression since he was a child and that he was bullied in his youth.
@YoungbloodPoetry22 сағат бұрын
Thank you for providing this background information. It was very helpful.
@ZynxWatch22 сағат бұрын
the pig mask is the "uncomfortable companion" that represents his pain, struggles and illness which has been an integral part of his life (kzread.info/dash/bejne/aqx6pcqmqMTceto.html)
@GabeHornne23 сағат бұрын
I lost the challenge 😢
@katedavies569823 сағат бұрын
As a recovering addict who feels she effd her life up completely and it's too late to do anything meaningful I cry whenever I hear this song. I've lost so many friends to o,d's ingfact I recently lost my foster brother and it broke me. But I find power in Rens music. There's just something about the way he writes , so honestly and raw that kindaa reminds me of me and the way I portray my emotions to people I meet. I am very careful with my words but I'm not gonna lie and say that the S word doesn't tempt me sometimes.
@GabeHornne23 сағат бұрын
@@katedavies5698 keep fighting that fight. Won't be easy, as you know, but you got this
@katedavies569822 сағат бұрын
@@GabeHornne aww thankyou sweetheart - that's so kind of you to say. Truly apperciated x no regrets just lessons learned x
@GabeHornne22 сағат бұрын
@@katedavies5698 exactly ;) 💯
@shirleycarter223121 сағат бұрын
@@katedavies5698 you seem to me so wise and insightful. Like Ren, your experience can make you stronger and compassionate to others struggles…. Stay Strong my friend ❤️❤️❤️
@docdurdinКүн бұрын
If you don't know, his childhood friend/brother jumped off a bridge. He felt he was last by just moments to stop it. See the song. For Joe.
@YoungbloodPoetryКүн бұрын
I’ll have to react that next. Thank you for the background information and thank you for the recommendation.
@katedavies569823 сағат бұрын
Please listen to 'FOR JOE'
@jacks9624Күн бұрын
The Pig is not a representation of anything external. See how he made the Pig be his own reflection in the mirror? There's your answer. "Point the mirror at ourselves, we're all part of this old money game..." Ren did speak of it in one of the interviews
@lynette.Күн бұрын
I am so glad you got around to doing this.
@hazyjane4161Күн бұрын
In the English Dictionary Pigheaded means stupidity obstinate. Ren could definitely feel this about the medical profession.
@dmcclelland37Күн бұрын
A lovely bookend to this song is For Joe. It's beautiful.
@dmcclelland37Күн бұрын
I feel the pig could be a stand-in for institutionalized greed maybe?
@StormySunshineКүн бұрын
Nicely done. 🖤🤍
@StormySunshineКүн бұрын
🖤🤍
@LivegoodWilliam2 күн бұрын
the first rap he does if i was a rapper it would be like trying to keep up with him on a road as he is racing ahead you still see he but he is becoming a dot in the distance...by the time you reach the end of that road you are met with a mountain of bars that he has stacked, that is impossible to climb. As far as i am concerned there are 4 people who are apart of the mount Rushmore of Rap and Akala is one of them the other 3 are DMX, 2PAC and Tretch And you cant change my mind
@cazllan4 күн бұрын
Yes it's a true story that Ren read about in the newspaper.
@TKMprof5 күн бұрын
An artist takes words and weaves them into a tapestry of significance, whereas a simple person believes that words cannot hold water when cursory comments attempt to empty coffers of the creative 🎨
@TheLastApostle5 күн бұрын
This is kinda cringe. Literally anyone can make up a paragraph including all these titles. Why hype that up?
@oliverwittmann39895 күн бұрын
U guys r funny together 👏👏😆
@Dolphinho5 күн бұрын
H
@Dolphinho5 күн бұрын
I feel like you didn’t watch this as the piece of art it actually is, but more just like another music track. Which you thought was dope, but didn’t understand for what it actually is. (Way more than just music - this is art). And tbh I actually lost it a bit when you kinda made fun of the poem at the end.
@Inventeeering6 күн бұрын
This performance is human dignity and grace on display.
@rodb92756 күн бұрын
The audio of the song was bad in this one. Sorry. Flat. I am interested in reactions, but I like to enjoy the song itself too. (I've certainly heard this song at least 100 times though, lol) I follow so many reactors, that unfortunately, I click off if theres something about it that lowers my enjoyment. Sorry man, I do love your style.
@BridgetSmith-nb2pz7 күн бұрын
Fitst off do your research,because Kendrick having a ghost rider was debunked immediately and guess what google is free!
@YoungbloodPoetry7 күн бұрын
I never said that Kendrick had a ghostwriter. I said that Drake accused him of having a ghostwriter. In the song family matters, Drake, accused Kendrick of having baby Keem (Kendrick’s cousin) write his raps.
@YoungbloodPoetry7 күн бұрын
There’s nothing wrong with being a a supporter of one of your favorite artists, but don’t let being a fan cause you to oppose people who actually agree with you.
@TKMprof7 күн бұрын
🎤What good is reaching the top charts, when you don't even reach the People's heart 💜
@Poetjonkel9 күн бұрын
Man this needs to be a PSA. I quit 15 years ago and it wasn’t easy but I’m thankful 🙏🏾
@alexderus117910 күн бұрын
Now I have a question for anyone reading this comment. Would you consider short stories as poetry? I have a couple short stories that I wrote, but I'm afriad that it won't be the same as my poetry.
@YoungbloodPoetry9 күн бұрын
I’ve considered including short stories as reaction content but I decided I had to narrow the genres to poetry and rap or else I’d get get too many requests
@alexderus11799 күн бұрын
@@YoungbloodPoetry I feel like there should be a limit to short stories like 5-7 minutes should probably be the limit, but I completely understand not wanting to dive into that territory since that will open a whole new can of worms. The main reason why I'm asking is because I want to reference my short stories into certain poems
@Poetjonkel9 күн бұрын
At the poetry open mics I host I love storytellers. It teaches poets how to tell stories without relying on poetic devices. As long as a storyteller has rhythm and interesting wordplay I consider it poetry.
@alexderus11799 күн бұрын
@@Poetjonkel ah ok. That helps a lot. Thank you! Where are these open mics? If you don't mind me asking. I can't seem to find any
@Poetjonkel9 күн бұрын
@@alexderus1179 I’m in South Florida.
@Poetjonkel10 күн бұрын
When I found you I knew you could breakdown this piece with no problem. This actually took me 1 day to write 1st draft.
@YoungbloodPoetry9 күн бұрын
Wow first draft????? That’s amazing 🔥👍
@Poetjonkel9 күн бұрын
@@YoungbloodPoetryalmost missed “they act up flip the script” is a callback to Degrassi😂 and successful was the first song I ever heard from him
@alexderus117910 күн бұрын
Tbh, I'm not informed on the beef, but this poem does indeed have bars. It's almost like this poem is a love letter to the back-and-forth between Drake and Kendrick, which is an interesting concept.
@Poetjonkel10 күн бұрын
Appreciate that. I made it about poets but it plays on similarities
@coleevans248710 күн бұрын
Ren gives you a hint about what's going on from the very beginning. Did you notice that the light makes him cast two shadows of himself?
@maryhodges941811 күн бұрын
I love Clayton's poetry, I enjoyed this❤️
@michaelmackie180314 күн бұрын
The guitar thing was easily 8 1/2 - 9, in my opinion😮🎉
@paulmeacham233115 күн бұрын
Nice poem!
@YoungbloodPoetry14 күн бұрын
Thank you! Definitely check out more of my poems on the channel.
@HIGH-FANTASY15 күн бұрын
Watched so many reactions to this, always good. But just recently like, we all see him looking to the left, and to the right, but when Hope responds, you see him look up slowly straight at the cam. Goosebumps frfr
@robertsmale16 күн бұрын
HM always delivers such a positive vibe. The world can always use more of that.
@paku403016 күн бұрын
Not only is it fire, it’s hellfire
@woodywoodman231916 күн бұрын
More than a year out... whenever i need a Boost, whenever i need to drive away those creative monsters! I return to this reaction in particular! Curious... question for ya! While performing Live... how important is it to be able to "Improvise" on the spot... while performing LIVE!!!??? On that note... i ask ya to react to Rens latest "Short" posted on the 4th of July! Would make a Great Short for you to explain the Need to be able to Improvise on the Spot, when needed!
@spinalobifida17 күн бұрын
I like your reaction and how you edit it to mention other things about it. And how you interject short clips to show how you feel.
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I really enjoyed your reaction, very insightful and articulate. Good luck with your journey into nursing, the medical profession needs people like you. Cheers from the UK.
Ren had stated that he couldn't live another year sick with no answers before the incident with Joe. Afterwards, seeing the effects it had on Joe's family, he realized he could not cause his family this pain.
look what Ren has fostered with his music. You're giving us biology information, medical insights as wellness your musical response. What other artist generates education, introspection, empathy and a sense of hope?
❤
Ren talks about the meaning of the pig mask in an interview with Zack Sang. An excerpt can be found hier: "Ren Reveals The Meaning Behind The Pig Mask"
Well… what did he say???? Spoil me
@@YoungbloodPoetry It's not that easy to summaries. Check out the video it's just 2:16 😉.
Next to a musician, I like hearing writers react to Ren. His lyrics go beyond "bars". They are poetic expression from his soul. Thanks for doing this!
Lewis Capaldi- Wish You the Best
IMO the images demonstrate to us that suicide is demonic in nature.
I think the pig represents authortive greed and incompetence in general.
The first song portion was indeed about his own struggle with suicidal thoughts. It had been completed and slated for release. The spoken word at the end about his friend was added after he had an interview with Knox Hill and told the story about Joe for the first time. He felt the song was incomplete and said this portion just poured out, and he added it on at the last moment. Ren has said he's had issues with depression since he was a child and that he was bullied in his youth.
Thank you for providing this background information. It was very helpful.
the pig mask is the "uncomfortable companion" that represents his pain, struggles and illness which has been an integral part of his life (kzread.info/dash/bejne/aqx6pcqmqMTceto.html)
I lost the challenge 😢
As a recovering addict who feels she effd her life up completely and it's too late to do anything meaningful I cry whenever I hear this song. I've lost so many friends to o,d's ingfact I recently lost my foster brother and it broke me. But I find power in Rens music. There's just something about the way he writes , so honestly and raw that kindaa reminds me of me and the way I portray my emotions to people I meet. I am very careful with my words but I'm not gonna lie and say that the S word doesn't tempt me sometimes.
@@katedavies5698 keep fighting that fight. Won't be easy, as you know, but you got this
@@GabeHornne aww thankyou sweetheart - that's so kind of you to say. Truly apperciated x no regrets just lessons learned x
@@katedavies5698 exactly ;) 💯
@@katedavies5698 you seem to me so wise and insightful. Like Ren, your experience can make you stronger and compassionate to others struggles…. Stay Strong my friend ❤️❤️❤️
If you don't know, his childhood friend/brother jumped off a bridge. He felt he was last by just moments to stop it. See the song. For Joe.
I’ll have to react that next. Thank you for the background information and thank you for the recommendation.
Please listen to 'FOR JOE'
The Pig is not a representation of anything external. See how he made the Pig be his own reflection in the mirror? There's your answer. "Point the mirror at ourselves, we're all part of this old money game..." Ren did speak of it in one of the interviews
I am so glad you got around to doing this.
In the English Dictionary Pigheaded means stupidity obstinate. Ren could definitely feel this about the medical profession.
A lovely bookend to this song is For Joe. It's beautiful.
I feel the pig could be a stand-in for institutionalized greed maybe?
Nicely done. 🖤🤍
🖤🤍
the first rap he does if i was a rapper it would be like trying to keep up with him on a road as he is racing ahead you still see he but he is becoming a dot in the distance...by the time you reach the end of that road you are met with a mountain of bars that he has stacked, that is impossible to climb. As far as i am concerned there are 4 people who are apart of the mount Rushmore of Rap and Akala is one of them the other 3 are DMX, 2PAC and Tretch And you cant change my mind
Yes it's a true story that Ren read about in the newspaper.
An artist takes words and weaves them into a tapestry of significance, whereas a simple person believes that words cannot hold water when cursory comments attempt to empty coffers of the creative 🎨
This is kinda cringe. Literally anyone can make up a paragraph including all these titles. Why hype that up?
U guys r funny together 👏👏😆
H
I feel like you didn’t watch this as the piece of art it actually is, but more just like another music track. Which you thought was dope, but didn’t understand for what it actually is. (Way more than just music - this is art). And tbh I actually lost it a bit when you kinda made fun of the poem at the end.
This performance is human dignity and grace on display.
The audio of the song was bad in this one. Sorry. Flat. I am interested in reactions, but I like to enjoy the song itself too. (I've certainly heard this song at least 100 times though, lol) I follow so many reactors, that unfortunately, I click off if theres something about it that lowers my enjoyment. Sorry man, I do love your style.
Fitst off do your research,because Kendrick having a ghost rider was debunked immediately and guess what google is free!
I never said that Kendrick had a ghostwriter. I said that Drake accused him of having a ghostwriter. In the song family matters, Drake, accused Kendrick of having baby Keem (Kendrick’s cousin) write his raps.
There’s nothing wrong with being a a supporter of one of your favorite artists, but don’t let being a fan cause you to oppose people who actually agree with you.
🎤What good is reaching the top charts, when you don't even reach the People's heart 💜
Man this needs to be a PSA. I quit 15 years ago and it wasn’t easy but I’m thankful 🙏🏾
Now I have a question for anyone reading this comment. Would you consider short stories as poetry? I have a couple short stories that I wrote, but I'm afriad that it won't be the same as my poetry.
I’ve considered including short stories as reaction content but I decided I had to narrow the genres to poetry and rap or else I’d get get too many requests
@@YoungbloodPoetry I feel like there should be a limit to short stories like 5-7 minutes should probably be the limit, but I completely understand not wanting to dive into that territory since that will open a whole new can of worms. The main reason why I'm asking is because I want to reference my short stories into certain poems
At the poetry open mics I host I love storytellers. It teaches poets how to tell stories without relying on poetic devices. As long as a storyteller has rhythm and interesting wordplay I consider it poetry.
@@Poetjonkel ah ok. That helps a lot. Thank you! Where are these open mics? If you don't mind me asking. I can't seem to find any
@@alexderus1179 I’m in South Florida.
When I found you I knew you could breakdown this piece with no problem. This actually took me 1 day to write 1st draft.
Wow first draft????? That’s amazing 🔥👍
@@YoungbloodPoetryalmost missed “they act up flip the script” is a callback to Degrassi😂 and successful was the first song I ever heard from him
Tbh, I'm not informed on the beef, but this poem does indeed have bars. It's almost like this poem is a love letter to the back-and-forth between Drake and Kendrick, which is an interesting concept.
Appreciate that. I made it about poets but it plays on similarities
Ren gives you a hint about what's going on from the very beginning. Did you notice that the light makes him cast two shadows of himself?
I love Clayton's poetry, I enjoyed this❤️
The guitar thing was easily 8 1/2 - 9, in my opinion😮🎉
Nice poem!
Thank you! Definitely check out more of my poems on the channel.
Watched so many reactions to this, always good. But just recently like, we all see him looking to the left, and to the right, but when Hope responds, you see him look up slowly straight at the cam. Goosebumps frfr
HM always delivers such a positive vibe. The world can always use more of that.
Not only is it fire, it’s hellfire
More than a year out... whenever i need a Boost, whenever i need to drive away those creative monsters! I return to this reaction in particular! Curious... question for ya! While performing Live... how important is it to be able to "Improvise" on the spot... while performing LIVE!!!??? On that note... i ask ya to react to Rens latest "Short" posted on the 4th of July! Would make a Great Short for you to explain the Need to be able to Improvise on the Spot, when needed!
I like your reaction and how you edit it to mention other things about it. And how you interject short clips to show how you feel.
Preach Coudn't have said it any better 👏👏👏👏👏