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How To Be Me - Ren x Chinchilla (Poet's Reaction & Analysis)

11K views · Aug 31, 2025 · Music

Carl The WordSmith

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@CarlTheWordSmith · 1 year ago · pinned
✨ Thank you for watching my reaction and lyrical analysis of “How To Be Me” by Ren & Chinchilla! ✨ This one hit deep — raw vulnerability, poetic honesty, and those haunting harmonies… What did this track mean to you? 👇 Let’s talk about it in the comments! Which lyric struck you the hardest? How do you interpret the emotional arc of the song? Do you think the stripped-back production adds or takes away from the message? 🎯 If you enjoyed this deep dive. ✅ Subscribe for more reactions & analyses💖 Support the channel: Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.co/">https://www.patreon.co.</a>.. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.c... 💬 Your insights make this community incredible, so share your thoughts below — I read every comment!
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@Joe-Dadjokes · 1 year ago
"I don't think he sang that line... he bled it." Language is a paintbrush for you, and hearing your reactions is a stroll through an art gallery. Thank you for giving songs like this the artistry they deserve in response.
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@myms_yt · 1 year ago
Honestly, you’re quickly becoming one of my favourite reactors. With every video, you remind me why words matter. You weave them into emotion with a grace and precision that is mesmerizing — and English isn’t even my first language. So truly… thank you. 🙏🏼
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@LadyGX · 1 year ago
RIP, Joe Hughes❤
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@KarenJones-ce2no · 1 year ago
It's a beautiful, haunting song. After we lost our son I forgot how to be me, I was here, I functioned, so many things remained the same, but nothing felt real or important.It took a long time to find myself and joy again in simple things. And now I'm in tears again. I miss you my ❤️Matthew❤️ - Ren and his music really helps. Thank you x
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@terryallen7356 · 1 year ago (edited)
If you listen to Ren's "Suicide* you'll understand the last line. I encourage you to react to it.  It's an incredible, powerful piece and I'd love to hear you analyze it.
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@christycarrigg1642 · 1 year ago
I'm sure Ren would absolutely love to hear your reactions. We love his music, his voice, and messages, but very few really delve down into the true heart-wrenching feelings he pours into this lyrics.
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@iamlpinthe312 · 1 year ago
I have described this as a pas de deux. Their voices dance together and around each other, like swirling smoke or (a) fog. When they sing “ over and over we go, over the hills and the valleys below, oh and it follows me follows me home. And it suffocates me “ I visualize it swirling, settling in the valley and rising over the hills. They maintain eye contact throughout which is not an easy thing to do. But this is a VERY difficult song for Ren to sing and I feel that maintaining eye contact is Chinchilla saying “ I’ve got you. You aren’t untethered.”
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@hdawn79 · 1 year ago
Another beautiful analysis! I would LOVE to see a conversation between you and Ren! The brilliance that would inevitably transpire would be fascinating. Renegades, we must encourage this!
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@joelmartens4495 · 1 year ago
You are just as much of a pleasure  to listen to as Ren and Chinchilla ❤
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@PetiteStoryGirl · 1 year ago
Thoughtful and masterfully delivered... a reaction worthy of an immediate replay ☺️
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@catherinerobbins3887 · 1 year ago (edited)
I was so excited for this particular song to come up from your reaction. I knew you'd see the deeper meaning behind the lyrics. I've seen quite a few reactors struggle with the poetry of it and the under meanings. Everyone is right requesting "for joe" but I'd like to make a recommendation of "Diazepam". Equally deep meaning beyond just the words and something that hits hard for many. ❤❤❤ There's something he put out called the chapters that might help you understand his mind and process. Plus his 1 million speech of gratitude and understanding. I recommend digging into those as well.
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