FIRST TIME HEARING R.E.M. - Losing My Religion (Rock) REACTION

[@NathanBrownMusic]

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[@albanynorton7385]

This is a 90s classic, a song that will never grow old. It will be played for ever.

[@navigatingthedestination]

Such a deep song. You will enjoy R.E.M everybody hurts. Powerful song.

[@sevenlegion12]

Impossible challenge name a bad rem song

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[@michaellockett3084]

You're my new favourite channel. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. It's awesome to be able to experience these songs again for the first time vicariously through you. I'd love to see anything by MUSE, Semisonic - Closing Time, Pixies - Where is my mind, Incubus - Drive, Mike Shinoda... So many, I'll be back with more.

[@tofmd12343]

one of my favourite songs of all time. it just hits the spot perfectly, stipe's voice is very unique but amazing

[@farrken]

The band is from Georgia in the US. The phrase losing my religion is a southern expression that basically means "losing my shit."

[@marquisdelafayette1929]

😂 People never know that. lol It definitely makes more sense when you know that.

[@FreejackVesa]

I always thought it was a song about the end of a relationship. As in, losing the "religion" that a couple establishes as their relationship of "them". If that makes sense. Hello from the deepest south.

[@LiviaIndica]

I've had southerners tell me it means their losing faith in their position/argument.

[@dreac6241]

Omg this song! I was born in ‘85. Back in the day, we used to have the alarm clocks that woke us up to the radio. I used to always want to sleep with my mom. I remember being in like 2nd grade waking up to this song. And I really liked it. I free up listening to hip hop and r and b but I really like this song.

[@SahlaHDP]

Every year I grow older, Rock & Metal music has another meaning for me… Rock is the display of reality… It connects us to the artist and what they want to explain us, thus making me realize who they are!

[@masterale40]

This song has been an anthem for so many causes, but you got the “intended” meaning right away

[@kepuelipesini6408]

Hope this guy blows up on the internet because of his expressions. It feels like he’s actually there with me giving to the song😂

[@timcruchelow7288]

One of my favorite new KZbin channels! I feel like I'm walking through a playlist from my youth, and taking you on the walk with me. Love it Bruv!

[@markbartos2969]

He’s talking about falling into addiction because of the pressures of life, fame, etc. and the struggle of recovery, that’s what the slip is about . R.E.M. stands for “Rapid Eye Movement” the phase of deep sleep when we dream.

[@teamofone6313]

Losing My Religion, released as the first single from the R.E.M.’s 1991 album Out of Time is definitely a remarkable song. With its beautiful, and rather surreal music video, it listed 4th on The Billboard Hot 100, was nominated for several Grammy Awards from which won two, and was constantly spun on the MTV. The music video was directed by an Indian director - Trasem Singh, who admitted that it was modeled after the Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s short story A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings in which an angel crashes into a town and the villagers have varied reactions to him. The clip has a moody art house feeling to it, and was created in a style of a type of Indian filmmaking, where according to Stipe everything would be “melodramatic and very dreamlike”. The video was also based on the inspirations drawn from an Italian painter Caravaggio, as the scenes from the clip strongly resemble the style of the painter’s work, and filled with religious motives and tableaux, or, so called “living images” portraying Indian deities. Many controversies occurred with the song’s questioning of faith, however unlike it may seem, it actually is about unrequited love. The phrase “losing my religion” is an expression from the southern region of the US, that means “at my wit’s end,” meaning as if things were going so bad you could lose your faith in God

[@s-pdraws7373]

I didn't know tarsam singh directed the video. I also never knew the meaning of the song. Thank you for the facts 😊

[@chrispyfellow2125]

R.E.M Stands for Rapid Eye Movement. Something that happens when you have brain activity whilst asleep like when you are dreaming. Enjoy your channel, you’re currently going through a number of my favourite songs. Its great to revisit them from your fresh perspective.

[@longschlongsilver7628]

R.E.M. admitted that's not what the band name stands for

[@andycordone621]

Damn you figured out the meaning of this song lightning quick! Awesome review and appreciation for this classic! I gotta sub now 👍👍

[@ianpieterse9099]

Recently rediscovered this song. And loved this reaction. We watch reactions to see if someone also see hear and feel what you do when listening to something. You got a new fan. Love that you seem genuine with the reaction. Keep it up bruv. Props all the way frm South Africa

[@karlafrancisco2389]

I've never interpreted this song the way you just interpreted, my mind is blown!

[@ProCybeWorld]

He told Q that "Losing My Religion" is also 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" (1983) by The Police, saying, "It's just a classic obsession pop song.

[@lovetodaylisa3967]

Its about throwing away everything you believe in so you can believe in something new. The conflict you hear is the conflict we all feel when we realise maybe your wrong and it might not hurt to change. Love this song my whole life

[@YusufAhly]

It’s a southern saying 🫶

[@For-The-Birds-88]

This is just a dream. ❤🦄

[@jasonsargeant6483]

So funny, I've watched a few fresh reactions to this track and this is the best so far.

[@joelspringman523]

I learned it on ukulele. One of my favorites.

[@nicolen.1446]

you would love midnight oil i think!!! check out "blue sky mine," "us forces" and "sometimes"!

[@MrGettysburg44]

Thanks for a very entertaining channel!! As someone in later life with time on my hands, I spend a lot of time watching review channels....yours is brilliant!!😀

[@mikehigbee4754]

One of the best bands ever! All songs have meaning

[@robbob5302]

REM was very popular on college radio stations in the 80's. And broke through into mainstream radio. They hail from Georgia.

[@rhetaduncan914]

Love your reaction!😊

[@kevinty7]

I was on the floor 🤣just at the intro, love it boss😂😂👍🏽🫶🏽

[@bitznfix]

The live version of this is amazing.

[@chiefinasmith]

R.E.M. is from Georgia in the USA. Fucking love this song

[@TheLeatheryman]

Over 30 years later I still haven’t worked it out and I am still in awe

[@mamaflush9945]

R.E.M has a smooth sound; this is the kind of music I enjoy listening to when on a long trip. Also is a good vibe, but I haven't a clue what the song means...lol Wonder if you'd be interested in listening to "Simply Red - Holding Back The Years (Live at Montreux Jazz Festival ) 1992" Mick Hucknall is English and is the lead singer. He achieved International fame in the 1980's. He has an extensive collection to listen too. Your fun 👀 from across the pond 🙋‍♀️💖🎸

[@kingdave855]

The fact you've never heard this track is just sad to me and the song inst exactly a joyous song

[@howiedavis2316]

Great reaction. If I may make a suggestion, could it be R.E.M. "Everybody Hurts". Just curious, are you a Brit as well? I was made in Essex, but ended up being born in the states, so just wondering. If you are, drop by my old pub in Braintree and say hi to my old mates lol. You already hit my favorite band RUSH with Tom Sawyer, maybe think about "Spirit of the Radio" as well. BTW R.E.M. is from Athens Georgia here in the States.

[@GerritCoulter]

R. E. M. Stands for Rapid Eye Movement

[@LoW_CHeEesSse]

Ive watched a shiz ton yur vids and Ive NEVER EVER EVER HEARD YOU DO THIS bahaha I LOOOOOVED THE ENDING hahaha. Love you havin fun with it 😄

[@mixmasterbdt]

If you grew up in the USA, this is one of the songs you know from road trips with your parents in the 90s

[@andrewdorsett6663]

Man I love your journey into the world of rock n roll. Might interest you to know that the lead singer of REM was/is gay, and REM were big at a time where that was very much criticised and frowned upon so his songs have a lot of hidden meaning to them. He only came out as being gay very late in their career. Makes your comment so much more relevant when you say rock has way more meaning than just guitars, drums, and shouting. Rock n metal is awesome!!!!!

[@halop9514]

This song is about lack of civility in general, he's playing with words of religious lexical field since "loosing my religion" means losing temper, civility.

[@chariotreign]

You are Amazing.

[@kurisu5816]

As a fellow drummer (not a good one at all), this is a super fun track for band practice! Keep posting awesome content 🔥

[@KevinMyers0619]

Rapid Eye Movement - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapid_eye_movement_sleep

[@misslinny6069]

r.e.m from Georgia usa they've been around since late 80s but this album came out in the 90s

[@Hihiolb]

love that smile when you listen to the lyrics.

[@robbob5302]

A friend told me a funny story. He was always a country music fan. But while stationed in Georgia, his friends would take him out to this nightclub where rock bands would play. Including REM. Now normally a band as big as REM wouldn't be caught dead at such a place. But REM got their start there. And really liked the owner. But my friend had no idea who they were. And he remarked at one point "I bet this band might be big someday. They are really good!" Somebody had to tell him he was listening to a Top 40 band already.

[@mdgraeve]

It’s about losing your faith in someone

[@KarstenDenkler]

I like your videos. A lot of your music is stuff which I grew up to and its nice to have someone listen to it with a different background - it gives me another perspective at this music. Aaaa and please do a reaction to Tina Dico "Count to ten"

[@paultadieu]

Bro you're awesome!! 😂🤘🤘

[@jonathandiemer95]

Epic by Faith No More, it's a good entry song into Faith No More and the lead singer has one of the best vocal ranges in music

[@LoW_CHeEesSse]

I just listened to this song and thought " im gonna check if Nathan Brown did This song reaction yet. Haha this is an o.g. one 4 me. My dad listened to this also and i wa sbrougjt up on itm deeper meaning completely! 80s /90's just R-E-M the initials.. i absolutely love them uuugh.. very amazing band i was born 81 and i was a young kid listening to this in elementary school so 80s and 90s haha.. Super amazing band.. Yeahs. SAD SONG FOR ME BUT I LOVE his lyrics. absolutely loved your reaction to this haha. This entire album is really good.. and the others too. i love ROCK CHANGES TOO MY BRUDDAH!! HIT YOU IN THE SOUL HAHA... youre right VERY BEAUTIFUL.. Absolutely LOVED THIS REQCTION!! Yes, makes your heart feel good even tho its a sad song haha 😄 to me it is anyway. Hurts my heart hearing this. Lol but in a very good way haha!! Take care! & STAY BLESSED MY BRUDDAH

[@billwilson4110]

Think he's talking about a friend struggling with addiction or depression. He barely gets anything out and his friend is getting defensive or mad...hence 'oh no, I've said too much, i haven't said enough'.

[@viktorhahn-hundsdahl2047]

Actually waiting for ur every video! Content is fire - Keep it up man

[@Fanatic_gamergod]

You can pinpoint the moment this became 1 of his jams

[@MrGettysburg44]

Great song! Watch the official video.....brilliant!!!

[@filmnoirnyc]

Atlanta GA

[@pattyicesonice2766]

They from Athens, Georgia. So many good bands out of there

[@thedarkriderthemeparks5937]

Your funny, like it. Cheers from holland

[@BM-hb2mr]

90's and it's R.E.M.

[@Lulabee2024]

ok lmao..freestyle haahaha love it

[@Jsavas]

I take the song as if he is a cared of what he thinks the masses will think of him if he says he REALLY believes in God or religion and also what he thinks God may think of him and his actions… but I’m on shrooms rn😂😂😂

[@johnnybravo5726]

You gotta to have an impressive emotional intelligence to be able to pick up on the ideas the song is conveying on the first listen.

[@IanIsrael]

I'm Losing My Religion is a saying in the South of the U.S.A. It means i'm at the end of my rope.

[@marckusel5602]

Violent Femmes Blister in the Sun Live

[@meganjudge2758]

REM - rapid eye movement

[@WordVirtuoso1]

R.E.M actually means :Rapid Eye Movement" like when you're in R.EM. sleep 🤫

[@BryanBaranski]

🙋🏻‍♂️here

[@tracyroberts6800]

R....E....M. Just say the initials. From Athens, Georgia. US.

[@chrisselkirk4330]

Please thank your bradda

[@No1FanoftheU]

Rapid eye movement, during deep sleep yours eyes move rapidly from left to right

[@Deemonaalot]

Basically he’s watching someone he loves suffer depression to a severe degree and doesn’t know if he’s doing too much or too little. And loses faith both in himself and his God because of it. And every time he thinks it’s getting better, truth is it doesn’t. And the spiral begins again.

[@RuffledOnTime]

Actually it's more of an unrequited love and obsession song. The term "losing my religion" is another way of saying "losing my temper" or "losing my composure" expressing frustration with himself and the woman he's pining over.

[@Deemonaalot]

You see it your way, I’ll see it mine.

[@RuffledOnTime]

@@Deemonaalot Stipe has repeatedly stated that the song's lyrics are not about religion. 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."[11] Stipe told The New York Times the song was about romantic expression.[12] He told Q that "Losing My Religion" is about "someone who pines for someone else. It's unrequited love, what have you."[13] Stipe compared the song's theme to "Every Breath You Take" (1983) by The Police, saying, "It's just a classic obsession pop song. I've always felt the best kinds of songs are the ones where anybody can listen to it, put themselves in it and say, 'Yeah, that's me.'" From The Wikipedia page. Although, you're right, music is about finding personal meaning.

[@Deemonaalot]

I didn’t mention religion. I mentioned a loss of faith in HIMSELF and God -an entity typically used in metaphor regarding authority and society standards. But go off fam.

[@RuffledOnTime]

@@Deemonaalot yeah I was just copy pasting from the article

[@enemyone365]

Play The DOORS - The End

[@2nerC9]

Losing my religion means to lose someone's cool aka getting angry. It's a southern expression

[@harryrand3906]

Please do Bob Dylan - like a rollin stone Love you reactions dude😂

[@davidholloway6127]

You should react to "Nobody" by Skindred

[@tesskoch]

I was thinking that too!

[@arqaeyrima4750]

R.E.M. = rapid eye movement, 1st stage of sleep. Losing my religion, a southern term meaning, I'm losing my patience,, at my end.

[@meganjudge2758]

This is the only Love Song Micheal Stipe ever wrote. He always said he would never write love songs because they were so unoriginal and standard. He is losing his religion being in love with this women and it was just a dream that he thought he say her try…. Amazing band!!

[@richarddenby2570]

Bro Love the channel!! Check out out KORN-Freak on a Leash

[@matthewregpala2834]

Try Nightswimming or World Leader Pretend by REM.

[@robinhoyt5065]

Losing my religion is southern slang for losing my shit

[@Trixie-p9k]

Not heard of REM, we'll he'll know

[@tokelazor]

Would love to see your reaction to tool's pnuema, the Danny Carey view by vic firth

[@davidlham]

You like meaning in a song, got to listen to Everybody Hurts.

[@sonyanewman3612]

My favorite song of all time & I loved your reaction. Music u never get tired of. I watched your reaction to Lynard Skynard Freebird. Can u imagine what else the world could have enjoyed if not for plane crash. Both songs are timeless. I also have decided to sub to u. Great reaction, be looking forward to new ones as I will be checking out your other ones.

[@rheannalake6974]

My lost Religion. Before once upon a time. So much persecution. So much hidden. But there are monsters and who am I ? No no that’s just play pretend. That’s nothing. Have I said too much. Maybe I should have just shone brighter. Oh no. Look what’s been done.

[@sallybannister6224]

Try Deep Purple Child in time please matey 💜 👍🏿

[@marckusel5602]

it's R.E.M. not rem Next try Orange Crush or Its the End of the World as we know it

[@mattdamonjr]

are EE EM and they are from the nine EES bruva !

[@pamcoyer9582]

RAPID EYE MOVEMENT= what your eyes do when you are asleep…….DREAMING!!!

[@Reactiverse22]

I think I thought I saw you try I think that may mean that maybe he thought he saw a sign from God

[@Trixie-p9k]

Nathan, your tastes are more instrumental, play Stevie Ray Vaughn..

[@tricolore31]

Do rem again plz

[@Aunt1eSlayr]

Check KISS Detroit rock city!

[@ploppill34]

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[@bethchaney1965]

You should really watch the video 😉

[@brendal.3352]

Rapid Eye Movement REM

[@billywhizzlfc]

REM........RAPID EYE MOVEMENTS

[@jelledehoogh4847]

Can you react to my chemical romance black parade please

[@Awoodcock30]

Way before your time bro this song and it has nothing to do with religion man

[@drdaze1968]

Michael Stipe wrote this song about coming out as gay as he die very soon rip

[@bobvondurfel4525]

He might be talking about lovers... The singer is gay. Great tune though. It was a HUGE hit.