1) Ren Gill, a singer, song… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists by this name:
1) Ren Gill, a singer, songwriter, producer, rapper, multi-instrumentalist based in Brighton. Started his career busking. Signed with Sony Records in 2010, but got dropped due to a mysterious illness he developed the same year, eventually diagnosed as Lyme disease. Self-released his debut album Freckled Angels in 2016 with the intention of raising awareness of his illness. Also a member of The Big Push from 2019 to 2022. He has attracted some degree of notoriety for his self-released videos, which are often solo performances filmed in one take; his track "Hi Ren", about his struggles with mental and physical illness, received 5.85 million views on YouTube within two months of its release.
2) Tokyo-born male singer-songwriter ReN (born 28 Feb 1994) whose debut album "Lights" got released in June 2016
3) A 17-year-old (as of February 2020) female Canadian singer-songwriter making her career debut in February 2019 with her single, "Waves"
4) REN is a Japanese Rapper/Singer
5) Arranger, composer, producer, and freelancer, who is also involved in the Touhou doujin music scene, as a member of Higan Daybreak.
6) A South Korean sub-vocalist and maknae in the K-pop group NU'EST, soon to be a soloist
Genesis
Ren Lyrics
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Mind starts drifting somewhere else
It's not inside this dimension
It's definitely somewhere else
I wrestle with my thoughts
Constant wrestle with my mental health
I'm put on life-support
I've been put upon the highest shelf
My whole life I've been fighting
This cake it don't have icing
These mantras I'm reciting
They're mean to keep me sane
I don't know if they're working
Cerebral cortex hurting
Maybe it's all learning? Maybe it's cause
Life is a lottery, what an anomaly
Sometimes it's riches
And sometimes it's poverty
Sometimes your nerves have been
Fried by neuropathy
Begging the surgeon to have a lobotomy
Honestly, I'm a speak honestly, honestly
Life is ironically fucking me chronically
I have been ill in myself and it bothers me
License for killing myself, call me Connery
Ah, I'ma be straight with you now
I'ma go straight for the heart
Pupils dilate in the dark
People die late in the dark
Noah was late for the ark
Hmm, Noah was late for the ark
Genesis rain and it rain when it starts
Genesis pain in the art
Genesis aim for the heart genesis
Genesis
When I'm by myself I find my
Mind starts drifting somewhere else
It's not inside this realm of though
It's definitely somewhere else
Wage war upon my demons
I've been knocking down the gates of hell
A heretic, a heathen
I've been screaming in this padded cell
It's pain making, my pain waking
It's painstakingly cold my soul aching
My bones breaking when holding onto control
Wrap yellow tape round the body shape
Put the body in the bag zip close
It's malignant, it's mutating
It's such a sight to behold
Ah ha, mh hm
Let me be real for a second, mhm
Tongue is a gun, it's a weapon, hm
Reload blat, beat, dead em, mhm
Beast mode, Armageddon, get em
Let me take the wheel for a second
Hit a hoop like Shaquille
O'Neal with aggression
Regroup with a three point
Steal in succession
Swish swoop and I'm making
Them feel the profession
Making them feel the profession
Making them feel the profession
Time is the author, the lesson
Time is a murderous weapon
Time is a curse and a blessing
Time is confined in the eye of my mind
That reminds me that life is
Just slipping right by
Take my piece of the pie
And then feed and unwind
I find freedom in rhymes
To defy my depression
I'ma be straight with you now
I'ma go straight for the heart
Pupils dilate in the dark
People die late in the dark
Noah was late for the ark
Hmm, Noah was late for the ark
Genesis rain and it rain when it starts
Genesis pain in the art
Genesis aim for the heart genesis
Genesis
The lyrics to Ren's song "Genesis" delve into themes of mental health, self-reflection, and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life. The artist expresses a feeling of detachment from reality, as their mind drifts away to another dimension, away from the constraints of this world. They battle with their thoughts and mental health, feeling as if they are constantly fighting against themselves. This internal struggle is further emphasized by the metaphor of being put on life-support and placed upon the highest shelf, symbolizing the feeling of being stagnant and trapped.
Ren acknowledges that life is unpredictable, comparing it to a lottery where one can experience both riches and poverty. They question the effectiveness of their coping mechanisms, unsure if the mantras they recite are truly keeping them sane. The artist recognizes the painful irony of life, how it seems to constantly test and challenge them. The reference to "license for killing myself, call me Connery" alludes to how they sometimes feel like they hold the power over their own life and death.
The chorus alludes to the biblical story of Noah's Ark, where Noah was late and missed the opportunity for salvation. This reference highlights a sense of missed opportunities and the consequences that come with it. The rain symbolizes the pain and hardship in life, while the art represents the artist's expression and catharsis through their music.
Overall, "Genesis" is a introspective and emotionally charged song that tackles the complexities of mental health and the eternal struggle to find purpose and peace in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm by myself I find my
When I'm alone, I notice that
Mind starts drifting somewhere else
My thoughts wander to another place
It's not inside this dimension
It's beyond the boundaries of this reality
It's definitely somewhere else
It's undeniably in a different location
I wrestle with my thoughts
I struggle with my own mind
Constant wrestle with my mental health
A continuous battle with my psychological well-being
I'm put on life-support
I'm relying on external assistance to survive
I've been put upon the highest shelf
I've been neglected and left in isolation
My whole life I've been fighting
Throughout my entire existence, I've been combating
This cake it don't have icing
Although there's some sweetness, it lacks full satisfaction
These mantras I'm reciting
The repetitive phrases I'm chanting
They're mean to keep me sane
They're intended to preserve my sanity
I don't know if they're working
I'm uncertain if they're effective
Cerebral cortex hurting
My brain is in pain
Maybe it's all learning? Maybe it's cause
Perhaps it's all a process of gaining knowledge? Maybe it's because
Life is a lottery, what an anomaly
Life is unpredictable, a fascinating phenomenon
Sometimes it's riches
Occasionally it brings abundant wealth
And sometimes it's poverty
And other times it leads to destitution
Sometimes your nerves have been
At times, your emotions have been
Fried by neuropathy
Deeply affected by nerve damage
Begging the surgeon to have a lobotomy
Pleading with the surgeon to perform a surgery to alter my brain
Honestly, I'm a speak honestly, honestly
Truthfully, I'm going to express my true thoughts, honestly
Life is ironically fucking me chronically
Life is continually causing me emotional pain, in an ironic manner
I have been ill in myself and it bothers me
I've been unwell within, and it deeply troubles me
License for killing myself, call me Connery
Permission to harm myself, compare me to Connery
Ah, I'ma be straight with you now
Oh, I'm going to be honest with you now
I'ma go straight for the heart
I'm going to address the core issue
Pupils dilate in the dark
My pupils expand when in darkness
People die late in the dark
Death often occurs during late hours of the night
Noah was late for the ark
Noah was delayed in reaching the ark
Hmm, Noah was late for the ark
Hmm, Noah didn't make it to the ark on time
Genesis rain and it rain when it starts
A new beginning, rain falls when it commences
Genesis pain in the art
The start of suffering within the art form
Genesis aim for the heart genesis
At the beginning, the intention is to strike deep within, genesis
When I'm by myself I find my
When I'm alone, I notice that
Mind starts drifting somewhere else
My thoughts wander to another place
It's not inside this realm of though
It's not contained within this realm of thinking
It's definitely somewhere else
Without a doubt, it's in a different location
Wage war upon my demons
Engage in a battle against my inner struggles
I've been knocking down the gates of hell
I've been relentlessly trying to overcome immense obstacles
A heretic, a heathen
Considered an outsider, an unorthodox individual
I've been screaming in this padded cell
I've been shouting while confined in a space designed for my safety
It's pain making, my pain waking
It intensifies the creation of suffering, my pain becomes active
It's painstakingly cold my soul aching
It's extremely chilly, causing my soul to be in agony
My bones breaking when holding onto control
My bones are fracturing as I desperately try to maintain control
Wrap yellow tape round the body shape
Enclose the body's form with cautionary yellow tape
Put the body in the bag zip close
Place the body inside a bag and zip it shut
It's malignant, it's mutating
It's harmful and undergoing changes
It's such a sight to behold
It's truly captivating to witness
Ah ha, mh hm
Expressing surprise, affirmation
Let me be real for a second, mhm
Allow me to be genuine for a moment
Tongue is a gun, it's a weapon, hm
My words hold power, they're like a weapon
Reload blat, beat, dead em, mhm
Reload my ammunition, hit hard, defeat them completely
Beast mode, Armageddon, get em
In a state of intense strength, total destruction, let's get them
Let me take the wheel for a second
Allow me to take control for a moment
Hit a hoop like Shaquille
Score a point like Shaquille O'Neal in basketball
O'Neal with aggression
With great intensity, just like O'Neal in his playstyle
Regroup with a three point
Reassemble and strategize with a three-point shot
Steal in succession
Accomplish a series of thefts in a row
Swish swoop and I'm making
With a smooth motion, I successfully score
Them feel the profession
Making them experience the expertise
Making them feel the profession
Causing them to truly sense the skill
Making them feel the profession
Eliciting a sensation of mastery within them
Time is the author, the lesson
Time holds the power to write our stories and teach us
Time is a murderous weapon
Time can be deadly, harming us immensely
Time is a curse and a blessing
Time can both bring misfortune and fortune
Time is confined in the eye of my mind
Time has limits within my own perception
That reminds me that life is
It serves as a reminder that life is
Just slipping right by
Quickly passing without notice
Take my piece of the pie
Claim my share of success or abundance
And then feed and unwind
And then nourish myself and relax
I find freedom in rhymes
I discover liberation within my lyrics
To defy my depression
To resist and challenge my feelings of despair
I'ma be straight with you now
I'm going to be honest with you now
I'ma go straight for the heart
I'm going to directly address the core emotions
Pupils dilate in the dark
My pupils expand when in darkness
People die late in the dark
Death often occurs during late hours of the night
Noah was late for the ark
Noah was delayed in reaching the ark
Hmm, Noah was late for the ark
Hmm, Noah didn't make it to the ark on time
Genesis rain and it rain when it starts
A new beginning, rain falls when it commences
Genesis pain in the art
The start of suffering within the art form
Genesis aim for the heart genesis
At the beginning, the intention is to strike deep within, genesis
Genesis
Genesis
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ren Gill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cggaming525
I didn't find any comments with the lyrics of the song so I just did it myself:
When I'm by myself
I find my mind starts drifting somewhere else
It's not inside this dimension
It's definitely somewhere else
I wrestle with my thoughts
Constant wrestle with my mental health
I'm put on life support
I've been put up on the highest shelf, ah
My whole life I've been fighting
This cake it don't have icing
These mantras I'm reciting
They're meant to keep me sane
I don't know if they're working
Cerebral cortex hurting
Maybe it's all learning
Maybe it's 'cause life is a lottery
What an anomaly
Sometimes it's riches and sometimes it's poverty
Sometimes your nerves have been fried by neuropathy
Begging the surgeon to have a lobotomy
Honestly, I'ma speak honestly
Honestly, life is ironically fucking me chronically
I have been ill in myself and it bothers me
License for killing myself, call me Connery, ah
I'ma be straight with you now
I'ma go straight for the heart
Pupils dilate in the dark
People die late in the dark
Noah was late for the arc, hmm
Noah was late for the arc
Genesis, rain and it rain when it starts
Genesis, pain in the art
Genesis, aim for the heart
Genesis
Ah-ne-ne-ne-na-na-na-na-na-ne-ne-ne
Genesis
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Ah-ne-ne-ne-na-na-na-na-na-ne-ne-ne
When I'm by myself
I find my mind starts drifting somewhere else
It's not inside this realm of thought
It's definitely somewhere else
Wage war upon my demons
I've been knocking on the gates of hell
A heretic, a heathen, I've been screaming in this padded cell
It's pain making, my pain waking
It's painstakingly cold
My soul aching, my bones breaking
When holding on to control
Wrap yellow tape 'round the body shape
Put the body in the bag, zip, close
It's malignant, it's mutating
It's such a sight to behold
Uh-huh, mm-hmm
Let me be real for a second, mm-hmm
Tongue is a gun, is a weapon, hmm
Reload, bla-bla, dead 'em, mm-hmm
Beast mode, armageddon, geddon
Let me take the wheel for a second
Hit a hoop like Shaquille O'Neal with aggression
Regroup with a three-point steal in succession
Swish, whoop, and I'm making 'em feel the profession
Making 'em feel the profession, making 'em feel the profession
Time is the order, the lesson
Time is a murderous weapon
Time is a curse and a blessing
Time is confined in the eye of my mind
That reminds me that life is just slipping right by
Take my piece of the pie and then feed and unwind
I find freedom in rhymes to define my depression
I'ma be straight with you now
I'ma go straight for the heart
Pupils dilate in the dark
People die late in the dark
Noah was late for the arc, hmm
Noah was late for the arc
Genesis, rain and it rain when it starts
Genesis, pain in the art
Genesis, aim for the heart
Genesis
Ah-ne-ne-ne-na-na-na-na-na-ne-ne-ne
Ah-ne-ne-ne-na-na-na-na-na-ne-ne-ne
Genesis
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@RenMakesMusic
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https://renmakesmusic.lnk.to/Genesis
Lyrics here for anyone who wants them!
When I’m by myself I find my mind starts drifting somewhere else,
It’s not inside this dimension, it's definitely somewhere else,
I wrestle with my thoughts,
constant wrestle with my mental health,
I’m put on life-support
I’ve been put upon the highest shelf
My whole life I’ve been fighting
This cake it don’t have icing
These mantras I’m reciting
They’re meant to keep me sane
I don’t know if they’re working
Cerebral cortex hurting
Maybe it’s all learning?
Maybe it’s cause…
Life is a lottery,
What an anomaly
Sometimes its riches
and sometimes its poverty
Sometimes your nerves have been fried by neuropathy
begging the surgeon to have a lobotomy,
honestly, I’m a speak honestly, honestly,
life is ironically fucking me chronically
I have been ill in myself and it bothers me,
License for killing myself, call me Connery
Ah, I’m a be straight with you now
I’m a go straight for the heart
Pupils dilate in the dark
people die-late in the dark
Noah was late for the ark
Hmm
Noah was late for the ark
genesis rain and it rain when it starts
Genesis pain in the art
Genesis aim for the heart
Genesis
Genesis
When I’m by myself i find my mind starts drifting some where else,
its not inside this realm of though its definitely somewhere else,
Wage war upon my deamons i’ve been knocking on the gates of hell
A heretic, a heathen i’ve been screaming in this padded cell
its pain making, my pain waking, its painstakingly cold
My soul aching my bones breaking when holding onto control
Wrap yellow tape round the body shape - put the body in the bag zip close
It’s malignant, its mutating, it’s such a sight to behold
Ah ha, mh hm
let me be real for a second, mhm
tongue is a gun its a weapon, hm
reload blat, blat ,dead em
Mh hm
beast mode, armageddon
get em
let me take the wheel for a second
hit a hoop like Shaquille O’Neal with aggression
regroup with a three point steal in succession
Sswish swoop and I’m making them feel the profession
Making them feel the profession
Making them feel the profession
Time is the author, the lesson
Time is a murderous weapon
Time is a curse and a blessing
Time is confined in the eye of my mind
That reminds me that life is just slipping right by,
Take my piece of the pie
And then feed and unwind
I find freedom in rhymes
To defy my depression
I’m a be straight with you now
I’m a go straight for the heart
Pupils dilate in the dark
people die-late in the dark
Noah was late for the ark
Hmm
Noah was late for the ark
genesis rain and it rain when it starts
Genesis pain in the art
Genesis aim for the heart
Genesis
@kyndkristen
I am completely obsessed with this guy’s talent… in a matter of a single song I accidentally played a few hours ago when my phone tumbled into my lap. Perhaps it wasn’t an accident; it was a synchronicity of the highest order.
@MyAFDA
I am 58 and have always loved music and love to keep up with what is going on in the world of music. Listening to non-mainstream genres has always been my thing and when I hear people say there is no good music out there these days well, yer not digging deep enough THERE IS!!! Ren is a complex myriad of pain and happiness, depression and euphoria shooting from the belt. Love this man...don't stop please.
@koont666
57 mate two two 👍
@anthonyforfare7223
54 hear I agree good sir!👍🙏😇😁
@ElectronicWallPlays
47 and it was great to introduce my Son to this artist
@sheilajay4401
My 59th birthday today and started to introduce myself to Ren yesterday. Unbelievably talented. I have even subscribed to YouTube to listen and get notifications. Absolutely beautiful and brilliant 🧡
@philiphalpin1997
I'm 60 and came across Ren via a Reactor I listen to.
This is something different and from the heart, like this young man a lot.
@charlotteinnes7393
I honestly don’t know why this geezer isn’t a worldwide star he’s soo talented…genius artist well done again ren
@rsmitty483
He does have 1.2m subs now. He definitely deserves more buzz, though. I've started showing his work to my kids and my friends.
@finnfungamingandreacas5703
no cap