Thanks as always for the support everybody! If you want to stream the song you can here ren-chinchilla.lnk.to/ChalkOutlinesSo

I read somewhere that a wise man once said, “when you’re happy you enjoy the melody, but when you’re broken you understand the lyrics.”

Two hours ago I had no idea who this man was. Now here I am plowing through his catalog and sharing it with anybody that will listen. Thanks for this fantastic art. Can't wait to hear it all!

A week of listening to Ren has utterly broken me, but in a way that I might rebuild stronger than before. Ren (if you happen to see this comment) I want you to know that you've been such a good friend to me this week. Me and countless others. Thanks mate.

Their voices together, man 🤌 fucking amazing.

I'm 44 and haven't been this excited about an artist in many many years. I basically still listen to stuff I liked in the 90s. This gives me hope.

I simply can't fathom how creative and clever Ren is when composing. He's wildly underrated, and every little detail in his music is out of this world. Thank you for your music genuinely.

12 years working within mental health care, 50 years of bouts of poor mental health. Your songs are such an accurate description of the way that most of us live our lives.

Dear Ren, I’m 48 years old, been a music connoisseur all my life in every genre possible. You my friend are the most talented artist I’ve ever heard or seen. God bless you and keep it up. This song should’ve been number 1 worldwide.

"I'm scared of being okay because all things change." That line broke me.

Im 70 and I don’t listen to much contemporary music because it sounds overproduced with embalming fluid. It’s such a joy, and a sense of relief, to see/hear music that is so alive. You’re beautiful, Ren.

Chinchilla sings as if she has a genuine concern for Ren's health and is a great friend with plenty of emotional support.

I’m a 54 year old man, and I have never FELT music like when I listen to REN. I don’t know what that says about my mental state, but it is what it is. And Chinchilla is amazing in this, and to be honest, so is the person with the camera.

I’m a 42 year old gynaecologist from Sweden. Father of two. I’m a fairly boring man. I don’t listen to new music. I have stayed with the bands i liked as a teenager. I found your music via #thefairyvoicemother. Absolutely incredible! I’ve been struggeling with depression and anxiety for years. Trying to stay sober. Your music is fucking with my brain! I JUST CAN’T STOP LISTENING! Yesterday i must’ve listened to Hi Ren at least 20 times and today i decided that i really need to try another of your songs. Unbelieveble! I have now decided that this is my new theme song. It cuts right through my defenses. Best i heard in loong time. Thank You!

From one trauma survivor to another, you an absolute beacon of light. Thank you Ren.

Wow. Blew me away. And brought tears to my eyes. I am a 58 y/o grandmother...and this song could be my life story. Wow. Wow. Wow

This song is beyond powerful....I lost my son. He was 39 ....so much to live for but diagnosed bipolar...his medications were the wrong mix. He didn't know how to tell them he was not just an alcoholic or addict that you could not just put him in their cookie cutter categories....not one of the drugs he was prescribed was enough on their own to kill him...mixed proved lethal...I can hear his angst in this song...I can see his face with that great big smile....I miss him.

This is not just music, this is art. He may be the most talented artist on the planet at the moment.

I just found Ren this week with Hi Ren. I've battled depression for most of my life and your music has touched me down to my soul. Then I came across this masterpiece. I can feel all the emotion both of you put into this song. I just hope your music starts to get all the praise it deserves. Chalk Outlines should be a number one hit and performed live on an awards show. I pray for your health Ren and that the world can enjoy your talent for many years to come.

I’m gonna need a full live album with you both featuring in every song. I seriously cannot get enough of how your voices mix.

I'm a huge fan at 54 years old suffering from mental illness since 14 years old.. I have never come across a more true artist/musician than Ren.. you are truly magnificent.. your every word touches my soul and helps me get through each day and night.. thank you for your beautiful music and for giving me hope ❤

I’m 57 years old, and in my lifetime, no artist has touched me like you! Thank you REN xxx

Currently diagnosed with Deep depression and praying every night not to give up to my deamons ... Listining to Ren help me take it easy

I lost my husband / soulmate August of 2023 and this really hit home! I can’t stop listening to it even though it makes me cry every time I do. That says a lot about it! I feel what they are singing and feel what I’m feeling… bravo!

From an old man in a bus just outside Llangefni, thank you so much, So beautiful ...these tears pouring down my face have been blessed by your song. Peace to you

Man in my 31 years on this earth I have never heard anything as good as this. I relate this to my drug addiction. I am 7 years clean after a 14 year battle. Pls you two never stop making music together. The world needs this. And it can be related to anyone battling anything it’s so beautiful.

I never thought I'd have to psych myself up to listen to a song. But when i accidentally came accross "Hi Ren" this morning and it blew my mind i knew I'd have to be feeling strong to listen to this one. Ren, i truely believe you might be the person this world needs right now.

I'm almost 62. Ren, you bring me back to when I was 17 years old. I am feeling all the angst and all the beauty once more through your music. Never before has an artist touched me so deeply. I am so grateful I stumbled across you by pure accident. You sing with every part of your soul and it resonates. We feel it all. Thank you

In my lifetime, I've never heard a talent like this. Instrumentally and vocally incredible. The amazing thing is how relatable the songs are.

Can i just say, probably the MOST underrated artist I think ever. You've encouraged me so much through your music Ren. Favourite artist by far...

This isn't just music, it's not just a song. What you are doing here, so effectively, is building bridges of empathy for people who don't face these battles and never will. You are bridging the distance between the apathy that makes so many not care. Keep singing, keep writing, keep collaborating. Your voice is powerful and it is demonstrating the lie in the stigma.

Going on 42 with ptsd, bipolar type 2 and more, I was surprised to find such rawness from someone so young. I see your pain and your strength, and the beauty of what you have made. You keep doing what you do. People need to hear you. Thank you!

I have been following Ren on Facebook probably for 6 years. I remember him playing his guitar busking in the streets when he would post his videos and then he started to make or videos and more music and recently he has taken off and I'm still here. This song is absolutely outstanding. The feeling the emotions and everything behind it. What a great track

Having just discovered this for myself along with Hi Ren, this speaks to me no other piece of art ever has. I'm 33 and going through a divorce. Pieces of my self are being taken from me and my life is turbulence incarnate. I lost my parents to cancer and a heart attack. With little to no one left, I needed this. I needed a reason to keep going. Thank you Ren. Just, thank you.

I'm actually fucking speechless, iv just had one of those rare moments when I accidentally found a new artist out of the blue. While on tiktok Ren appeared in a video clip, never heard of this lad before so I came to yt and I wasn't disappointed then lightening struck twice and now iv found chinchilla. God...that feeling of finding 2 new artists in the space of 10 minutes, iv literally been through every emotion while going between these two geniuses. Unique in every way and a pleasure to have stumbled their way. My mind is totally blown away. I will forever always remember where I was and what I was doing when one amazing song lead on to another and another. You guys just made this 43 year old scottish man appreciate music all over again, truly thank you for this amazing moment

The combo of these two.. wow. Her whole soul speaks volumes

"Push myself down with a great big smile." Have literally written that in journals... several of them variations of exactly those words and sentiment. You've brought it into the world so beautifully. 💯 for these harmonies and refined rawness. Good grief this is amazing.

I feel like I will look at my life split into pre-Ren and post-Ren era. So happy this is the voice of my generation. Just freaking incredible.

Old man from America 🇺🇸 here. And finally someone that can carry the torch for this new generation on how to be a real artist. Carry on young lad your doing big things. One day they will say this is how it's done. And he is a legend. Me and my kids love your music bro. From across the pond we thank you for you sharing your talents 🙏

Ren speaks for so many of us . This Song is so suited for my 18yrs of addiction. Im out and free now..or better. Cuz will i ever b truly free..? The words,their gorgeous voices, hits my soul.. thank u,ren and chinchilla

This is easily one of the top 5 most beautiful things I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. I can't thank you two enough.

I'm 62 and I've been waiting 20 to 30 years to listen to good solid, creative talent. A new genre. An antidote to X Factor crap. And finally along comes Ren. No bullshit, no creative direction by suits working for a label. Bravo kid. Bravo. Stay humble. You're in a league of your own.

I feel like all I really want in life is someone to watch this video with me while they hold my hand and I cry. Hopefully I will also get a hug.

Thank you for existing and making a positive impact on those around you. 🙏🏼

This comment is for Daisy - chinchilla. I don't know if you'll read this, but I want to tell you a few things. I don't know how it is that you have such a small audience, because honestly you are absolutely gorgeous. Your voice is angelic, you bring so much emotion to a song, and your latest album is just perfect. I hope you become a big star one day, because right now you shine so bright, but hardly anyone notices you. I'm glad because you were active in the live chat and I could appreciate you one on one. But now most of the comments are for Ren, and of course he deserves every single one of them, but so do you, sunshine - you did a great job on this song and I'm very proud of you. I'm very excited for your upcoming songs. Much love.

LYRICS (we all love to sing along dont we) I'm still here in this bed that I crawled in I hope that I'm someone else in the morning So take this one, wash it down and you'll be fine Then walk around in a floating chalk outline But so it goes, let it be In the gallows I balanced on my toes so I can breathe But little by little, bit by bit I push it back down with a new habit If not for long, just for a while I'll bury myself with a great big smile (Oh my my, oh my my) We trace ourselves in these chalk outlines (Oh my my, oh my my) Erase ourselves in these chalk outlines Sertraline and a sip of serotonin Don't cry 'cause there's a pill for everything Take this one, wash it down and you'll be fine The feeling goes and you draw a chalk outline And so it goes, let it be In the gallows, I balanced on my toes so I can breathe But little by little, bit by bit I push it back down with a new habit If not for long, just for a while I'll bury myself with a great big smile (Oh my my, oh my my) We trace ourselves in these chalk outlines (Oh my my, oh my my) Erase ourselves Such a perfect day, take it just in case, take it just in case I'm scared of being okay, 'cause all things change, all things change Such a perfect day, it's a beautiful shame, it's a beautiful shame I'm scared of being okay, 'cause all things change But little by little, bit by bit I push it back down with a new habit If not for long, just for a while I'll bury myself with a great big smile (Oh my my, oh my my) We trace ourselves in these chalk outlines (Oh my my, oh my my) Erase ourselves in these chalk outlines

I can’t believe I’ve only found this song today I now can’t stop listening to it I feel this one ❤️‍🩹

Im 3 days into discovering you and i honestly dont remember the last time i became so obsessed with an artist. I do hope these comments serve as more than any award ever could. You sir are prolific.

My daughter led me to this. I know she did. I love you Juji. ❤ 🌹 ♾ As painful as this is to watch, it’s a tiny payment for not knowing what to do to help you when I know you suffered a billion times more. @Ren and @X Chinchilla tonight you’ve brought me closer to understanding my daughter’s Earthly existence for the last 15 or so years of her life. This is it, the answer in the coming Age of Aquarius: let life and truth flow through Art done from the Heart. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you 🌹

When Chinchilla hits those notes at the end... chills....

@RenMakesMchinchilla im 14 and my Grandfather passed a few weeks ago, youre musik and especially this song has been getting me trough hard times. Im so damn glad there are artists that make the kind of music I can relate too. Thank you and please never stop making music

Just commenting to join the chorus of tears of understanding, pain, beauty, talent and connection. Just found Ren and I feel like his soul’s expression has shifted me and the whole world 🖤

13 hours ago I've never heard of Ren. I've now become a 54 year old fan. I've listened to endless songs. Watched 7 hours of reactions to "hi ren" understood every shock and tear they felt. You young sir are a Renaissance man we've all been longing for

You guys deserve an Emmy for this performance. It’s so much more impactful than the studio version.

Jesus H Crist! Ren is on a different level. Prodigy . Master class. I just found him and binged every song. I am in AWE ! with his talent. TRULY GIFTED.

How many people just stumble across an amazing artist like this by accident?! Definitely not enough recognition for talent like this these days!! Giving me Frankie goes to Hollywood vibes a little! Heard Chinchilla through Instagram shes absolutely amazing so glad i stalked UKposts for her and found Ren too😅

Found you through "VirginRock", first with Hi Ren, then with the The Tale of Jenny and Screech. In 73 years listening to music, words and acting I've never seen anyone so talented. Keep it up please. The world needs you.

“I'm still here in this bed that I crawled in I hope that I'm someone else in the morning” The moment i heard it for the first time I burst into tears 😭 . Oh my god , this boy has a beautiful soul❤. Ren knows how to make people cry 🙂

Classic these two. We need artists like this in today's market..pure brilliance 😊

God, being able to sing like that- and singing with someone else who sings like that- must be such an experience. You can just tell by these two… It’s like they both go somewhere else while singing, but rarely do you see people go somewhere else together! Amazing

56 years old, thought I'd never be impressed by a new artist. All that 'been there, done that' simply falls by the wayside after listening to Ren and his co-artists. Blown away... Thank you Ren.

If these 2 did this exact performance on the grammy's, it would reverberate through the world! Wow🔥

Watching them sing their hearts out with locked eyes just gave me chills for some reason. It was so powerful and raw.

You go boy and girl... amazing voices...this 51 year old man...loves your music... amazing!!!

No sequencing, samples or auto tune. Just God given talent!

The chemistry between these 2 and the way their voices blend is rare and incredible!

this is the purest poetry it's a work of art

I don’t hear this song, I feel this song, my soul listens 💕

Cannot believe this song isn't known worldwide. Fantastic hook, singing and the writing is spectacular.❤

"Little by little, bit by bit, I'll push it down with a new habit." Probably the most impactful line I've ever heard.

Man. Seeing so many folks from my generation embrace the hell outta this kid's talent, is just amazing.

So many nights as a kid, I sat and prayed hoping I would wake up as someone else in the morning. Ren, your songs all move me in different ways but this one hits a part of my heart that I didn't know still hurts so strongly. Thank you for leaning into your genius and allowing us to revel in it with you.

And to add I am 67 years old and what Ren is doing as an artist and human being is amazing and beautiful and very much appreciated.

As someone who is 59 and bipolar I find this song stunning. I’ve been through most medications and still have severe symptoms mania and depression and music is something that has always been there for me, no matter what I go through. Then to stumble upon this song? Ren has described what I feel. I’ve had to trace those chalk lines around myself after trying so many medications hoping one would finally work without negative side effects. Many many days I feel like a chalk outline, not really knowing who I am because I let myself be defined by bipolar symptoms or medication side effect symptoms. Then the first time I listened to this song I was confused. This video has been on UKposts for a year and I’m just now hearing it? The writing, the singers, the simple elegant guitar, the acoustics, the harmonies? Why this song hasn’t had recognization is baffling, it’s more beautiful than anything I’ve heard in a long, long time. Then add in Ren’s other songs and I’m in awe. If this song does gain attention I hope that Ren and Chinchilla are the only ones that ever perform it. I’d hate to see some big artist step in and want to sing it themselves. Ren deserves recognition and success for the music and lyrics as well as Chinchilla for her gorgeous voice. I sincerely hope Ren starts feeling better with his treatments so he can keep making his music and keep creating his music. I’m in awe at his talent.

Literally the best artist of this generation, his lyrics just hits you man, that is some powerful songwriter skills in there

If half the people would be able to understand and feel the meaning of these words. The world would be in peace and the life on earth would have a future...✌

Not enough comments about Chinchilla, Ren is insane but she's killing it also !!

I discovered Ren's music today - Ren you are already far beyond the star I am sure you'll inevitably become. I am 44 and a music lover and musician who's played in bands all my life. I have a deep love for roots reggae and dub, but I love songwriters like Father John Misty and also a good breakbeat rave up.. ...... Today, in you I think I've seen the future. I am sure you don't need me to tell you that you're a true artist Ren - you know the risks you've taken and the sacrifices you've made - but we can see it too. It's paying off in your art. You're a staggering talent who is willing to really be themselves. I really think you have achieved an incredible amount already but truly believe you could go on to do something truly unique and era defining. God knows who or what will come out on the other side - but we both know you're gonna go there. Bless up.

You get sent to school and you read a few books. Then, thrown into a life you're left with nothing but yourself. From there on the battle truly begins

This guy has been put on this earth for a reason!!. He tells his story and you feel his pain in his Lyrics, iv suffered from bad mental health and physical, but for once in over 25 years, I can honestly say that REN, you keep me head strong, and to never give up!! 💯% 👍🏻

“Don’t cry cause there’s a pill for everything” - that one hit me deep🥲

The guy just never misses does he? The biggest breath of musical fresh air for decades. Literally. Amazing stuff, both.

Had me in tears. But for all the right reasons. ❤

I'm 50 and so excited to hear artists like this

Dude. I am a recovering drug addict that also suffers from a myriad mental health issues. Thank you so much for your music. Very inspiring. Keep it up and God bless you in all your endeavors!

40 years old, barely ever cried as an adult. You made me melt in tears like there's no tomorrow.. what the hell are you doing to me? The only thing I can think of is, only someone who've experienced real pain can convey words in such a way that only someone else who's experienced it knows how to translate into emotions. That's breaking me appart man... but it only goes to show what a special human being you are. If you could unravel me like you just did, me, who's protective shell has always been there to protect ever since I was a kid and always did its thing like a charm (Sometimes too well), there's no telling what you can do. You're an amazing human being, and I'm glad I came upon your music. I just can't get enough of your stuff, but this one got me a little too good... hehe! Salutes from a metalhead of French Quebec! :)

I just Cant stress this enough.. To me, you are Angels of the Last Judgement. Thank you for sharing. The day the world recognizes you all is the day we find our truth and thus values as a society so we can all have our true and thus universal selves again so we can have the chance to re-integrate our consciousness and transcend back into one, by doing the work. That is what your truth means to me. You are kind of a big deal. ❤️ Thanks for our Words. BRING DIVINE FULLNESS BACK ❤️🙏

The energy between you two are absolutely incredible, and your vocals together I imagine is what angles singing sounds like

I‘m suffering from depressions, panic attacks and fighting my demons since 10years now and this song hitted me like a freight train on a really bad day! Some of those lines, the music itself, everything touched me deep in my heart and soul! Just wanted to say THANK YOU for that song! It helped me today and surely will do a long time! Please keep on, you make life better for me and surely so many other people on this planet!!!

Dude. I listen to this every other day. I am going to be a doctor because of you. You helped me realize that I have not been living up to my potential.. And that robs everyone of the good that I can do… Thank you Ren… When I am a doctor, I will owe it all to you… My depression stems from seeing all the problems in this world, and feeling like I can’t do anything. But I know I have the potential to fix at least some of the problems. So thank you for showing me that I can be someone that saves lives. ❤️

Not many artists make me feel anything these days, brought me to tears. Thank you for such a beautiful treasure❤

Omg this song totally hit home. It describes my depression and anxiety well. Thank you for the music and your other songs too. We all need someone to relate to.

So I’m a 50 year old metal head. I am completely blown away by this man and his music. My current playlist: Kamelot, Ayreon, Parkway Drive, Ren. There’s something magical about a musician who bares his soul for his craft. “Hi Ren” made me cry because of its relatability to my life. This song is transformative because because this IS me.

The way you look at each other during the duet, like you both get exactly what the other one is going through, gave me major shivers.

Please please please make this version available on any platform. THIS is the version I love the most. 💕💕💕

This song .. the words, the sound, the connection, the solidarity, beautiful, painful ...this is my soundtrack to my job right now...working with people experiencing homelessness....it's so beautiful that I can hear in a song what I hear and witness every day ❤

I'm 53 years old and I can say that we live in an amazing time when it comes to music. Back then, when I was a teenager, music was entirely controlled by major record companies, and you had access only to what they deemed good enough for the audience. We had to dig hard to find underground independent artists, now UKposts algorithms is showing us incredible people like Ren and CHINCHILLA. You became one of my favorite artists in an instant. You are incredible, thank you!

God the lyrics The different pitches of both voices The emotion you both show This is art and I’ll fight anyone who says otherwise

I just listened to that about 10 times in a row. I'm 54 and have been free from opiates for 17 months now. Hope is alive and well and no-one is truly alone. Ren keeps blowing my mind with his music. The lyrics are so relatable, and he is so freaking talented it's crazy. Which I guess is why he's showing up on everyone's radar now. Don't know how it took so long. He was incredible doing covers when he was busking on the street. ❤ Seriously mesmerised by his music ❤ And Wow, these two together...beautiful.

Been following ren for years now. Started picking up my guitar again just to play this.