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No, you are wrong!!! What Stipe is trying to say and illustrate in this video is that he long ago did a blood contract with the fallen angel Satan himself and he is now losing his religion. That’s why he says that’s me in the corner because once you sell your soul, you basically opened yourself up as an empty vessel for any demonic entity to enter it and they will make you famous and wealthy, but you’re not really in your body anymore so is it worth it? But that’s how the illuminati and Satanist work they put it right in your face. So it’s on you to figure it out. You can believe what you want but I know that he is regretting this big time. Once you sell your soul to Satan, you have been lost your religion. There’s no going back. Go ask Bob Dylan.
"Losing My Religion" is a Southern expression for having had enough, being at the end of your rope, so to speak. Michael Stipe said it's about unrequited love.
@Diane Brown well yes, "losing your shit" is the first definition that came to my mind, but I was trying to refrain from using curse words, since I try not to curse generally, and certainly not in writing. But as I am from the south, I have heard the phrase Losing My Religion other than just in this song.
5:30 my guy, that dance is iconic. the movements of a desperate and stressed person who doesn't care about rhythm, they just need to move or they'll end themselves. its not supposed to be nice and flashy
"Everybody hurts" is also a good one. I am a black Woman. I've loved R.E.M since the beginning. The one that you just heard was definitely a classic as well.
Homie was gay, which I didn't know or understand as a kid, but going back and listening to the song and reading those lyrics with this knowledge in mind, imagining the struggle of wanting to tell another person you're into them, but the fear of that person not reciprocating, looking for clues in every little interaction and wondering if they feel the same and whether or not you should make a move... We can all relate to that. But then the added layer of worrying about being outed and embarrassed, especially in a time when homosexuality wasn't as readily accepted as it is today. Really tugs at the ol' heart strings.
I learned that recently and it definitely adds another layer to the song. The struggle is real and takes a unique form for everybody. I'm on the spectrum and I related it to the tumultuous relationship with my parents. (Definitely something the singer had too.) The line that hits me the hardest is "I think I thought I saw you try." Music is wonderful because a song can be deeply impactful in so many ways to so many different kinds of people.
R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe wrote the lyrics, which he has said are about "obsession" and "unrequited love," which is powerful and dangerous combination. Throughout the song, he is baring his soul, searching for hidden meaning and hopeful signs, but driving himself mad in the process. "I love the idea of writing a song about unrequited love," he told Top 2000 a gogo. "About holding back, reaching forward, and then pulling back again. The thing for me that is most thrilling is you don't know if the person I'm reaching out for is aware of me. If they even know I exist. It's this really tearful, heartfelt thing that found its way into one of the best pieces of music the band ever gave me."
This song came to me when I was on LSD the concept of monism. Life is bigger bigger than you and you are not me. the length that I will go to. The distance in your eyes. Oh no I said too much. I haven't said enough. The unrequited love is in fact himself. That's why he's losing his mind. Losing his religion so to speak. Consider this. The hint of the century. What if all these fantasies came flailing Down. Now I've said too much. That was just a dream Just a Dream just a dream.
One of my favorite songs ever. I know that this song wasn’t written about religion but I came out just as I was breaking out of deep religious indoctrination. “Oh no, I said too much. I haven’t said enough” described perfectly my insecurities over telling my parents/friends about how I no longer believed what they did. It’s amazing how music can heal and how it can mean whatever we need it to.
The ‘consider this’ line is him talking to great philosophers. From what I read on this song back then and now is it is an internal dialogue. All of this is in his head - ‘just a dream’ of him saying what he really wants to say to someone and those philosophers represent his internal logic/doubt - and they/himself are laughing at his attempts to articulate logically to someone how he feels. He is also wrestling with his good and bad portions and losing because in the end he knows he will keep it all bottled up inside and he is in anguish. It’s a song about wanting to release your feelings but being insecure and failing yourself.
I have loved this song forever 💕❤!! If you look into it, you will see it means losing your temper and a regrettable time. Powerful lyrics 😍. It speaks to me, every time I hear it ❣️. Thank you for your precious reaction ❤❤
Everyone is going on about Everybody Hurts, which is a fantastic song, not denying that. But everyone seems to kind of forget their song Man on the Moon. Which was an amazing tribute to Andy Kaufman (and an amazing song. One of my favorites from R.E.M.)
This song was the song that made REM blow up. It was the song of the year when it came out. It was EVERYWHERE. There's two ways to go from here, you can go to earlier stuff from when they were mostly a quirky college radio band like "It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" or you can do to later hits like "Everybody Hurts".
A little research wouldnt hurt these reactors. They have the internet. It’s a few minutes to go and make it all come together. Either just listen and watch, or research before you try to tear it down. It’s simple. Unrequited gay love, and he uses history in the video to pull you along. Losing my religion just means you are fed up with the situation.
I like your channel and your thoughtful reactions. If you're looking for some suggestions: Fleetwood Mac - 1970s - Sentimental Lady ( with Bob Welch) and just about anything they do; Allman Brothers - " Sweet Melissa", Yes - " Close to the Edge"; 1980s " The Cars" - " Drive"; Talking Heads - " Our House" ; 1990s - Bonnie Raitt - " can't Make you Love me" and " Angel From Montgomery" ☺☺.
You should listen to It's the End of the World as We Know It. It is one of those songs that hits differently at 45 than it did at 14. It felt so relatable at that time but it's even more so now. At least for me.
R.E.M. has so much great music. They were geniuses. Per singer Michael Stipe "The phrase "lost my religion" is an expression from the southern region of the United States that means "losing one's temper or civility" or "feeling frustrated and desperate." "I tweaked it slightly for the title," explained Stipe, who told The New York Times the song was about romantic expression."
I rarely comment on here, but I have to ... REM is amazing! This song holds deep meaning to myself and a departed friend, so thank you for the flash back of memories
The song basically expresses someone who is suffering because because they love someone and it is not reciprocated. The video is more complex, with flashes of western civilization replacing faith with doubt and eventually science and industry.
Michael Stipe has one of the best original and brilliant voices in rock. Not in the Freddie Mercury or Roger Daltrey way, but you know it's him immediately.
I relate to this. He's feeling losing his pure connection to the spirit of God and embracing the pain. He's not sure He's made the same way and can endure it the same way the rest of people can due to how he was raised.
That song is the bomb. Love the mandolin. This is my favorite. Also "The End of the World as we Know It" is worth a listen. So glad you like my generation's music.❤❤✌🌻🌻
The agony of his internal dialogue of ‘unrequited love’ - it’s tragic 😢 I suppose you could think of the video as he feels a fallen angel - he was gay at a time when it was not okay. Very artsy and clever - it’s interpretation 👏
I know this is a year old, but felt the need to comment anyway. You hit the nail on the head with your first thought. "Losing my religion" is a slang term used in the south to say "I'm going out of my mind over…." (whatever type of situation.) That's where the pain, desperation, and overall stress in the singer's voice comes from. He has perfect pitch in his voice, which you'll hear in all their songs.... REM has been one of my favorite bands since I was a kid. I was pleased to see this pop up in my suggestion list. Will definitely check out more of your videos.
The phrase "lost my religion" is an expression from the southern region of the United States that means "losing one's temper or civility" or "feeling frustrated and desperate." "I tweaked it slightly for the title," explained Stipe, who told The New York Times the song was about romantic expression.
I grew up homeless in Seattle in the late 70’s-early 80’s. Fast forward to high school in a tiny rural town in Wisconsin when this song came out. It made me cry because it encapsulated the existential crisis of my sense of self in those two worlds. It was personal yet ubiquitous. And that was the same sense of shock I had first hearing it. What the hell! It’s been many years since, and it still punches me in the throat. Sincerely appreciate the genuine reaction buddy.
I read something a few years back where he said this song wasent really about anything specific but I did watch a reaction once where the reactor pointed out that in the video they recreated scenes from different pieces of art. Also "Everybody Hurts" is a beautiful song by them and youll want to do the video. Its powerful!
Losing My Religion is one of my all time favorite songs. I've heard it well over a hundred times. So glad you are enjoying it too. Back in 1994, my husband was in the Army and went to Airborne School. While waiting to exit the aircraft, R.E.M's Man on the Moon was playing in the plane. He was singing it while doing his first Airborne jump.
The phrase "losing my religion" is an expression from the southern region of the United States that means "losing one's temper or civility" or "feeling frustrated and desperate." Stipe told The New York Times the song was about romantic expression.
Another masterpiece from R.E.M. is Find The River” what a song pure perfection my favourite song of all time such wonderful music and pure poetry in the lyrics.
Automatic for the people was an excellent album really a standout of the 90s Starts off with radio song and carries all the way through with bangers the whole way
Stipe ( Lead Singer) told The New York Times the song was about romantic expression. He told Q that "Losing My Religion" is about "someone who pines for someone else. It's unrequited love, what have you.". Stipe compared the song's theme to "Every Breath You Take" by The Police, saying, "It's just a classic obsession pop song.
"When you have a crush on somebody, and you think that they understand that but you’re not sure, and you’re dropping all kinds of hints, and you think that they’re responding to these hints but you’re not sure; that’s what this song is about: thinking that you’ve gone too far, you’ve dropped a hint that is just the size of Idaho, and they responded in a way that maybe confused you, or they haven’t responded at all or they responded in a way that seemed like ‘well, maybe I’m gonna- maybe I’m- maybe something’s gonna happen here!’ and I think I’ve probably said this seven thousand times, but the phrase ‘losing my religion’ is a southern phrase which means that something has pushed you so far that you would lose your faith over it. Something has pushed you to the nothing degree, and that’s what this is about. Now, some people still think that it’s a song about religion; it’s not. It’s just a song about having a crush."
If I'm not mistaken, this was lead singer Michael Stipe's public admission that he was gay, which is why it's so heartfelt and personal. As far as other R.E.M. songs are concerned, "It's the End of the World As We Know it" has to be at the top of the list. Good luck figuring out the lyrics just by listening
I love watching you fall in love with my favorite band. Their song E-Bow the Letter, which features Patti Smith. Is the sole reason I’m able to type this message.
I can see a lot of people have said this already, but "Everybody Hurts" is a very powerful song. I just watched their official music video as a reminder before I wrote this and it had me in tears, so I would love to see your reaction to it. Otherwise, my personal favourite is "It's the end of the world as we know it".
Desperation in the voice you nailed it he hits the desperation we try to hide what leaves you speechless is the realness of it the dong can be interrupted to anyone after all perception is reality our worlds are different yet we all hide and survive the same love your videos this is the first I can comment on
R.E.M. was big back in MTV days, they had a handful or so of classic hits. People today still listen to them today, esp when they randomly come on the radio. Brings back memories.
Shiny Happy People is one of my favorite songs by R.E.M and while everybody hurts is absolutely amazing, this song just makes you feel good..while still delivering a meaningful message
So, glad you enjoyed this one. It was a monster hit, because it hits on so many levels. Losing My Religion = losing my hope and faith, my ability to keep a calm and charitable, forgiving nature, slipping into despair, fear or sometimes hate and bitterness - rock bottom places for a soul to be. OH! lol - That's nerdy white boy dancing. I've seen it more times than I can count. LOL Now do The Great Beyond - with official video. Freaking great
Micheal Stipe's dancing looks like he's swatting flies. I'm a big REM fan!! Great tracks to check out....."The End Of The World As We Know It" , "Don't Go Back To Rockville" or "What's The Frequency, Kenneth"
Just saw your video on one of my favorite songs. This is about unrequited love. "Losing my religion" is a Southern U.S. expression for the feelings of frustration and desperation, being done with something.
So when my father passed there was two songs I chose for his funeral. First, REM everybody hurts. Which actually made the gentleman conducting the ceremony cry. He told me after it moved him so much. So definitely that track. On top of that, the other track was in the air tonight. Which you love 😎 so let’s get it homie
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But your style of continuous interruptions is horrendous! I will not sent a penny!
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@@usertr13phinsup explain!
You do really good reactions, keep at it mate 😉👍
The video concept is just Art.
No, you are wrong!!! What Stipe is trying to say and illustrate in this video is that he long ago did a blood contract with the fallen angel Satan himself and he is now losing his religion. That’s why he says that’s me in the corner because once you sell your soul, you basically opened yourself up as an empty vessel for any demonic entity to enter it and they will make you famous and wealthy, but you’re not really in your body anymore so is it worth it? But that’s how the illuminati and Satanist work they put it right in your face. So it’s on you to figure it out. You can believe what you want but I know that he is regretting this big time. Once you sell your soul to Satan, you have been lost your religion. There’s no going back. Go ask Bob Dylan.
He used to dance like this whenever he sang. He really got into it and didnt care what he looked like
For a woman, I’m long armed. Long legged too, while I’m not particularly tall. Wish I could do those moves.
This song makes you want to listen to it over and over.
I have this song in my head,on a loop ❤. It's so beautiful and haunting,in the best way, possible. I feel you ❤❤!
"Losing My Religion" is a Southern expression for having had enough, being at the end of your rope, so to speak.
Michael Stipe said it's about unrequited love.
Stipe actually said it was a phrase he heard his Grandmother said about losing your shit....& he took it further...
@Diane Brown well yes, "losing your shit" is the first definition that came to my mind, but I was trying to refrain from using curse words, since I try not to curse generally, and certainly not in writing. But as I am from the south, I have heard the phrase Losing My Religion other than just in this song.
53 year old lifelong Louisiana grandma and I say “you’re gonna make me lose my religion” at least once a month to my 11 year old son!
Yeah, and the lyrics really only makes sense if 'losing my religion' means something like 'losing patience', etc.
@@kerrijohnson2303 Up in here, up in here...
5:30 my guy, that dance is iconic. the movements of a desperate and stressed person who doesn't care about rhythm, they just need to move or they'll end themselves. its not supposed to be nice and flashy
Michael's dancing is what I find most endearing about him besides him being a Legend! Love it!!
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The song immediately caught my attention. The dance sealed the deal.
The Ian Curtis!
Reminds me of Adult Autism. He looks relieved to be able to dance, I was happy for him.
The mandolin work on this track is insanely good.
Buck also contributed a fantastic mando part to the Replacement's "I Will Dare" nearly a decade earlier.
the riff he plays just hits a certain way
at those time, after three notes, all in the room began to jump
Haha... supposedly he was just learning to play it. Talented musician I guess
this
'Losing my religion' is an age-old southern expression that means "losing your patience with something.:
My mama used the expression a lot with me…”Boy, you’re about to make me lose my religion!”.
I think his dancing fit the mood of the song but dancing is fun no matter how a person does it.
"Everybody hurts" is also a good one. I am a black Woman. I've loved R.E.M since the beginning. The one that you just heard was definitely a classic as well.
I can't listen to "Everybody Hurts." Too many bad memories.
Half a World Away is a jewel on Automatic. Xo
That song destroyed me the first time I heard it. Soooo many emotions
Me too...I'm from Georgia
I remember the first time hearing everybody hurts it was going into hospital (true story)😂
Homie was gay, which I didn't know or understand as a kid, but going back and listening to the song and reading those lyrics with this knowledge in mind, imagining the struggle of wanting to tell another person you're into them, but the fear of that person not reciprocating, looking for clues in every little interaction and wondering if they feel the same and whether or not you should make a move... We can all relate to that. But then the added layer of worrying about being outed and embarrassed, especially in a time when homosexuality wasn't as readily accepted as it is today. Really tugs at the ol' heart strings.
Very true. I was in that situation for a long time. Ty
You nailed it
I learned that recently and it definitely adds another layer to the song.
The struggle is real and takes a unique form for everybody.
I'm on the spectrum and I related it to the tumultuous relationship with my parents. (Definitely something the singer had too.)
The line that hits me the hardest is
"I think I thought I saw you try."
Music is wonderful because a song can be deeply impactful in so many ways to so many different kinds of people.
His unique voice will always make me want to help him if that makes sense.loved REM x
he is still alive.
he dances to the music in his soul. the music decides.
Feels like an homage to Ian Curtis
R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe wrote the lyrics, which he has said are about "obsession" and "unrequited love," which is powerful and dangerous combination. Throughout the song, he is baring his soul, searching for hidden meaning and hopeful signs, but driving himself mad in the process.
"I love the idea of writing a song about unrequited love," he told Top 2000 a gogo. "About holding back, reaching forward, and then pulling back again. The thing for me that is most thrilling is you don't know if the person I'm reaching out for is aware of me. If they even know I exist. It's this really tearful, heartfelt thing that found its way into one of the best pieces of music the band ever gave me."
Right!
This song came to me when I was on LSD the concept of monism.
Life is bigger bigger than you and you are not me. the length that I will go to. The distance in your eyes. Oh no I said too much. I haven't said enough.
The unrequited love is in fact himself.
That's why he's losing his mind. Losing his religion so to speak.
Consider this. The hint of the century. What if all these fantasies came flailing Down. Now I've said too much.
That was just a dream Just a Dream just a dream.
This amazing musical masterpiece, entered my soul the second I heard it in 1991. It sits there happily, and joyfully to this day. April 2024
I love how the music's still in your soul... me too.
One of my favorite songs ever. I know that this song wasn’t written about religion but I came out just as I was breaking out of deep religious indoctrination. “Oh no, I said too much. I haven’t said enough” described perfectly my insecurities over telling my parents/friends about how I no longer believed what they did. It’s amazing how music can heal and how it can mean whatever we need it to.
EVERY BODY HURTS, has got to be the most amazing song because it touches your heart!!!
The ‘consider this’ line is him talking to great philosophers. From what I read on this song back then and now is it is an internal dialogue. All of this is in his head - ‘just a dream’ of him saying what he really wants to say to someone and those philosophers represent his internal logic/doubt - and they/himself are laughing at his attempts to articulate logically to someone how he feels. He is also wrestling with his good and bad portions and losing because in the end he knows he will keep it all bottled up inside and he is in anguish. It’s a song about wanting to release your feelings but being insecure and failing yourself.
Beautifully, perfectly said. Thank you for that.
Consider your ways.Haggai 1:5-7 KJV
These guys are the inventors of alternative-rock!! Especially in the 90s. Michael Stipe is always amazing!
I have loved this song forever 💕❤!! If you look into it, you will see it means losing your temper and a regrettable time. Powerful lyrics 😍. It speaks to me, every time I hear it ❣️. Thank you for your precious reaction ❤❤
"Everybody Hurts" "The One I Love" "Shiny Happy People" "It's The End Of The World As We Know It" can't go wrong with any of these songs.
Orange Crush!
these..........very much these....
Night Swimming
Near Wild Heaven!
One of my faves. I also recommend "I am Superman" (1986) and "It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine" (1987) as earlier R.E.M. songs
Everyone is going on about Everybody Hurts, which is a fantastic song, not denying that. But everyone seems to kind of forget their song Man on the Moon. Which was an amazing tribute to Andy Kaufman (and an amazing song. One of my favorites from R.E.M.)
This song was the song that made REM blow up. It was the song of the year when it came out. It was EVERYWHERE. There's two ways to go from here, you can go to earlier stuff from when they were mostly a quirky college radio band like "It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" or you can do to later hits like "Everybody Hurts".
Or even earlier (Chronic Town, Murmur, Reckoning, Fables..., etc.)!
@@jeffbrown-hill7739 Yesss!
I still love "Man on the Moon'.
the entire album " automatic for the people " is incredible . possibly one of the best albums of that decade ....
Agreed. ❤
R.E.M were my favourite group in the nineties. Never get tired of listening to them. Try 'Everyone Hurts' amazing song amazing video!!
Was about to suggest that too! 👍
One of the greatest voices of my generation! ❤️
ALWAYS LOOK THE VIDEO> THE WHOLE MEANING IS THERE! ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LYRICS...they are metaphors1
A little research wouldnt hurt these reactors. They have the internet. It’s a few minutes to go and make it all come together. Either just listen and watch, or research before you try to tear it down. It’s simple. Unrequited gay love, and he uses history in the video to pull you along. Losing my religion just means you are fed up with the situation.
I love the dancing it’s fabulous
Michael Stipe, what an amazing vocal artist. R,E.M. What an incredible band.
Thank you guys for watching please be sure to like the video on your way out if you wanna see more R.E.M. on my channel🙏
Awesome react. Got back into REM recently
I like your channel and your thoughtful reactions. If you're looking for some suggestions: Fleetwood Mac - 1970s - Sentimental Lady ( with Bob Welch) and just about anything they do; Allman Brothers - " Sweet Melissa", Yes - " Close to the Edge"; 1980s " The Cars" - " Drive"; Talking Heads - " Our House" ; 1990s - Bonnie Raitt - " can't Make you Love me" and " Angel From Montgomery" ☺☺.
You should listen to It's the End of the World as We Know It. It is one of those songs that hits differently at 45 than it did at 14. It felt so relatable at that time but it's even more so now. At least for me.
You gotta do everybody hurts next. DEEP!!!
-"Everybody hurts". Have really come to enjoy listening to music with you. Keep up the great work.
R.E.M. has so much great music. They were geniuses. Per singer Michael Stipe "The phrase "lost my religion" is an expression from the southern region of the United States that means "losing one's temper or civility" or "feeling frustrated and desperate." "I tweaked it slightly for the title," explained Stipe, who told The New York Times the song was about romantic expression."
I rarely comment on here, but I have to ... REM is amazing! This song holds deep meaning to myself and a departed friend, so thank you for the flash back of memories
The song basically expresses someone who is suffering because because they love someone and it is not reciprocated. The video is more complex, with flashes of western civilization replacing faith with doubt and eventually science and industry.
Polo your voice is warm kind tender your family must be proud off you keep trucking Christine from Windsor uk xxx
A favourite of mine. Spine shiver from the opening.
One of my fave songs of all time
I have always loved Michael Stipes voice. Amazing distinct and powerful
Michael Stipe has one of the best original and brilliant voices in rock. Not in the Freddie Mercury or Roger Daltrey way, but you know it's him immediately.
I’ve always loved his dancing in this video.
Welcome to the world of REM, welcome.
Its a masterpiece.
One of the few times I really loved the use of a mandolin in rock music! And the musician is great on it!
Peter Buck is a G.
Oh yeah! Everybody Hurts. Love REM
Great song, great band, great reaction!
This song was a smash when it came out. Everybody hurts - is one their other big hits
Yea definitely check out everybody hurts. It's amazing
I love this song
You Are The Everything is one of my faves. ✌️
I relate to this. He's feeling losing his pure connection to the spirit of God and embracing the pain. He's not sure He's made the same way and can endure it the same way the rest of people can due to how he was raised.
That song is the bomb. Love the mandolin. This is my favorite. Also "The End of the World as we Know It" is worth a listen. So glad you like my generation's music.❤❤✌🌻🌻
OMG!! One of the most emotional songs in 1990s💔🙏
It doesn't sound corny, desperation and pain is exactly what he's channeling.
"Dissapear" from them is my fav
The agony of his internal dialogue of ‘unrequited love’ - it’s tragic 😢 I suppose you could think of the video as he feels a fallen angel - he was gay at a time when it was not okay. Very artsy and clever - it’s interpretation 👏
This one goes out to the one I love
I know this is a year old, but felt the need to comment anyway. You hit the nail on the head with your first thought. "Losing my religion" is a slang term used in the south to say "I'm going out of my mind over…." (whatever type of situation.) That's where the pain, desperation, and overall stress in the singer's voice comes from. He has perfect pitch in his voice, which you'll hear in all their songs.... REM has been one of my favorite bands since I was a kid. I was pleased to see this pop up in my suggestion list. Will definitely check out more of your videos.
Michael Stipe, thats why you feel that power - Michael Stipe!
It's a southern expression for being at the end of your rope.
Everybody Hurts is an amazing song too.
The phrase "lost my religion" is an expression from the southern region of the United States that means "losing one's temper or civility" or "feeling frustrated and desperate." "I tweaked it slightly for the title," explained Stipe, who told The New York Times the song was about romantic expression.
Good music and lyrics have individual meaning to every person who listens. That's what good music is.
I grew up homeless in Seattle in the late 70’s-early 80’s. Fast forward to high school in a tiny rural town in Wisconsin when this song came out. It made me cry because it encapsulated the existential crisis of my sense of self in those two worlds. It was personal yet ubiquitous. And that was the same sense of shock I had first hearing it. What the hell! It’s been many years since, and it still punches me in the throat. Sincerely appreciate the genuine reaction buddy.
Every homeless kid has a mandolin playing in his heart. It’s unrequited hope.
"Losing my religion" is a nice way of saying I'm losing my sh*t, because I've lost your patience with the situation.
I read something a few years back where he said this song wasent really about anything specific but I did watch a reaction once where the reactor pointed out that in the video they recreated scenes from different pieces of art. Also "Everybody Hurts" is a beautiful song by them and youll want to do the video. Its powerful!
I think i saw references to Icarus flying too close to the sun, Martyrdom of St. Sebastian, and other Greek or Italian works
Dope reaction my dude crazy how much good music we overlook growing up
It's his emotional voice gives you chills
My favorite band since I was 3 years old! Michael Stipe is a treasure!
"It's The End of The World as We Know It" is a great R.E.M. track. "Drive" and "Stand" are two of my personal favorites from them.
This song reminds me of 90210 omg they always played the best music! RIP Shannen Doherty and Luke Perry
Losing My Religion is one of my all time favorite songs. I've heard it well over a hundred times. So glad you are enjoying it too. Back in 1994, my husband was in the Army and went to Airborne School. While waiting to exit the aircraft, R.E.M's Man on the Moon was playing in the plane. He was singing it while doing his first Airborne jump.
Great songs
R.E.M. has several great songs. I especially like Fall On Me, Superman, Orange Crush and Driver 8. I would like to see you discover more R.E.M. songs.
The phrase "losing my religion" is an expression from the southern region of the United States that means "losing one's temper or civility" or "feeling frustrated and desperate." Stipe told The New York Times the song was about romantic expression.
My favourites by REM are "Man on the Moon" & "What's the Frequency Kenneth".
A similar song by them is "This One Goes Out to the one I Love" but I really like "What's the Frequency Kenneth?"
It's a coming out song, and probably the best one ever.
I wish I would have seen him when I was younger. Great music!❤
Most important band of the 90s
Another masterpiece from R.E.M. is Find The River” what a song pure perfection my favourite song of all time such wonderful music and pure poetry in the lyrics.
Automatic for the people was an excellent album really a standout of the 90s
Starts off with radio song and carries all the way through with bangers the whole way
"Out of Time" starts with Radio Song.
Automatic for the People starts with Drive and Try Not to Breathe
Stipe ( Lead Singer) told The New York Times the song was about romantic expression. He told Q that "Losing My Religion" is about "someone who pines for someone else. It's unrequited love, what have you.". Stipe compared the song's theme to "Every Breath You Take" by The Police, saying, "It's just a classic obsession pop song.
Desperation in his voice... very well said. Never thought of it like that. But it is true.
"When you have a crush on somebody, and you think that they understand that but you’re not sure, and you’re dropping all kinds of hints, and you think that they’re responding to these hints but you’re not sure; that’s what this song is about: thinking that you’ve gone too far, you’ve dropped a hint that is just the size of Idaho, and they responded in a way that maybe confused you, or they haven’t responded at all or they responded in a way that seemed like ‘well, maybe I’m gonna- maybe I’m- maybe something’s gonna happen here!’ and I think I’ve probably said this seven thousand times, but the phrase ‘losing my religion’ is a southern phrase which means that something has pushed you so far that you would lose your faith over it. Something has pushed you to the nothing degree, and that’s what this is about. Now, some people still think that it’s a song about religion; it’s not. It’s just a song about having a crush."
Loved this from the start. Yes It's the 90's. I have the CD. ❤
Great reaction.
If I'm not mistaken, this was lead singer Michael Stipe's public admission that he was gay, which is why it's so heartfelt and personal. As far as other R.E.M. songs are concerned, "It's the End of the World As We Know it" has to be at the top of the list. Good luck figuring out the lyrics just by listening
I love watching you fall in love with my favorite band. Their song E-Bow the Letter, which features Patti Smith. Is the sole reason I’m able to type this message.
This band defined music in the late 80s/ early 90s. No one will ever be like them. Ever.
I can see a lot of people have said this already, but "Everybody Hurts" is a very powerful song. I just watched their official music video as a reminder before I wrote this and it had me in tears, so I would love to see your reaction to it.
Otherwise, my personal favourite is "It's the end of the world as we know it".
Desperation in the voice you nailed it he hits the desperation we try to hide what leaves you speechless is the realness of it the dong can be interrupted to anyone after all perception is reality our worlds are different yet we all hide and survive the same love your videos this is the first I can comment on
R.E.M. was big back in MTV days, they had a handful or so of classic hits. People today still listen to them today, esp when they randomly come on the radio. Brings back memories.
Shiny Happy People is one of my favorite songs by R.E.M and while everybody hurts is absolutely amazing, this song just makes you feel good..while still delivering a meaningful message
Shiny happy people? Really? I love REM. I'm glad you love them too ❤
That "dance" was actually him flailing around as was said in the lyrics.
“Oh life is bigger, it's bigger than you and you are not me” powerful words I carry with me.
So, glad you enjoyed this one. It was a monster hit, because it hits on so many levels. Losing My Religion = losing my hope and faith, my ability to keep a calm and charitable, forgiving nature, slipping into despair, fear or sometimes hate and bitterness - rock bottom places for a soul to be. OH! lol - That's nerdy white boy dancing. I've seen it more times than I can count. LOL Now do The Great Beyond - with official video. Freaking great
Micheal Stipe's dancing looks like he's swatting flies. I'm a big REM fan!! Great tracks to check out....."The End Of The World As We Know It" , "Don't Go Back To Rockville" or "What's The Frequency, Kenneth"
It’s funny you mention you want to hear on repeat. I remember having this cassette single and would do just that.
My favorite song when I was a little kid. Always got excited when it would play on the radio in the car
"It's the End of the World As We Know It" literally
Agree with the last comment, "everybody hurts" is a must
Just saw your video on one of my favorite songs. This is about unrequited love. "Losing my religion" is a Southern U.S. expression for the feelings of frustration and desperation, being done with something.
So when my father passed there was two songs I chose for his funeral. First, REM everybody hurts. Which actually made the gentleman conducting the ceremony cry. He told me after it moved him so much. So definitely that track. On top of that, the other track was in the air tonight. Which you love 😎 so let’s get it homie
I've told my husband I want 'Everybody Hurts' played at my funeral.