OH SNAP.. | R.E.M. - Losing My Religion (Official Music Video) REACTION

[@lindahardy8713]

“Losing my religion” a Southern term meaning I can’t take any more, there’s nothing left. It’s about a relationship where trust is lost or you’ve lost faith in a persons commitment. “The lengths that I will go to The distance in your eyes”, “Trying to keep up with you And I don't know if I can do it”, “Trying to keep an eye on you Like a hurt lost and blinded fool”.

[@infopackrat]

It could be both the expression and literal.

[@RaggedyRebuilds]

Great interpretation and way of putting it

[@Mewtwo-hy4fe]

its a coming out the closet he was guy so take the song like what you think

[@Sunshineandhydrangeas]

As a Southern woman, if I say “I’m about to loose my religion” or it’s alternative “I’m about to loose my testimony”.... you better run. It means I have had it, my limit has been reached, and I am about to go off on somebody.

[@nolagirl2458]

Yes like when you say...you're going to make me lose my religion! I'm getting ready to blow

[@lgood4970]

According to the singer, the expression 'losing my religion' is from the South. It means giving into your anger, losing your cool, or being at the end of your rope. You're just beyond your endurance. Although some one CAN apply it to a loss of religion that is not the main meaning. It is about being pushed beyond your 'polite public' face. He's standing in corner. He's trying to stay out of it. Then, he's put on the spot (spotlight). He's being pushed. He's tried to stay out it---but you keep shining the light on him. He's losing his ability to put up with this crap. But he's not supposed to get pissed. He should keep his mouth shut before he says too much. Before he says things he can't take back. Yet, he hasn't really said the truth that needs to be said. Is that just a dream where he expresses what he thinks? He has to keep his civility but he can't quite do it. He's 'losing his religion'. Video is weird though. He comes from a Methodist minster background and always had an interest in Buddism which peeks out in the video.

[@tessasnow]

Well said!!!🖖🏻🇨🇦😊

[@keithgraham8588]

This isn't even close to what the writer intended for this song. It is literally just about obsessive love or "unrequited" love.

[@dianedollion6126]

Perfect description. I love this song in that I can so relate to it. Everyday, my foot gets close to my mouth and I almost lose my religion. The strength it takes to hold back is hard. But sometimes, you gotta.

[@lgood4970]

@@keithgraham8588 I only remember what I read when the song came out. But hey, I can be wrong. Leo will have to google. :) americansongwriter.com/behind-the-song-r-e-m-losing-my-religion/ Link to article from American Songwriter and here is another article on the same topic, "www.openculture.com/2018/09/r-e-m-reveals-the-secrets-behind-their-emotionally-charged-songs.html "

[@loricreel2463]

Nice! Great explanation. And a fitting sentiment in these times. Thank you.

[@MeMeVoyageOf]

I was never a huge R.E.M. can but I sure do love their song, " Everybody Hurts". That song will make you emo.

[@MeMeVoyageOf]

@Randy White I already did. I am just "meh" when it comes to R.E.M.

[@msmrsro]

He would totally lose his sh** if he watches that one.

[@hippychikforever]

I cry every time.

[@DAVEPRO74]

I am 6'2 290 and that song makes me cry every time.

[@arnodobler1096]

"Everybody Hurts" saved so much Lifes

[@tgates0314]

I really like this tune, but "Everybody Hurts" touched me to the core...

[@wendyweekendgourmet]

I live in San Antonio....the video for Everybody Hurts was filmed here near Downtown- near where I-10 meets I-35.

[@rhondahandley9595]

Mr Video--PLEASE watch when you are in a good place. Maybe next react to "The End of the World as We Know It"?? Because seeing you cry when it gets to you pains me something awful. I plead with you to be ready. Luv ya.

[@philstone3859]

@@wendyweekendgourmet, hey Wendy! I just said that before scrolling down the comments! I’m San Antonian too!

[@wendyweekendgourmet]

phil Stone Small world! I grew up in Houston, but moved to SA in 2000 for law school at St. Mary’s.

[@philstone3859]

@@wendyweekendgourmetgood for you! You’re in a better place now. Ha ha! I know you’ve been here quite a while, but have you been up in the Tower? It’s something that nobody talks about or even knows about sometimes! It’s not like it’s only the tallest thing here! I always recommend it to people from out of town.

[@lavalleecg]

Everyone Hurts - video version. You really feel it

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Mr. V- “everybody hurts” is a must of theirs! And it’s the acronym R.E.M.. 😊. 💜🧡✌️✨

[@Littlewing1977]

@Shame nolan Rapid

[@D0012D13]

That's an initialism not an acronym lol

[@renaesmith5528]

R E M Rapid Eye Movement

[@Ashilla_88]

R.E.M - "The One I Love"....is a must

[@jacksonhstudios4421]

I love R.E.M! Some more R.E.M to check out would be It’s the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine). I know it’s a long title. Lol

[@tinacolbourneart1091]

This one is a classic. Love this song 🥰. R-E-M is also the band that sang Everybody hurts, not sure if you did that yet but thats a HUGE song, absolute MUST

[@lyndam.421]

+Tina Colbourne I was just going to suggest that he listens to Every Body Hurts, 💗 so pleased you already have 👍😊

[@emmejayeh.5995]

Depends on the station he usually listens to. I'm certain that R&B/hip-hop/"urban contemporary" stations have never and would never play R.E.M.'s music. I'm black (if an outlier), and can say that most black Americans don't listen to rock or Katy Perry-type pop at all.

[@tinacolbourneart1091]

@@emmejayeh.5995 he did say he's never heard of REM

[@aimeeaugeri]

They came out of Athens, GA where they went to University of GA. EVERYBODY HURTS is their greatest hit, but they have some Good Jams !

[@ChairView]

So did B52s who i believe stipe is friends with lol

[@andrealarocco4941]

Widespread Panic also from Athens and friends too!!!

[@carlastanley1138]

All of them kickass!! ✌💕from Atlanta,Ga.😊🥰

[@andrealarocco4941]

@@carlastanley1138 Yes they do! I’ve been following WSP for 25 years and I’ve seen members of R.E.M. playing with Panic on a couple of occasions but that was a good 15/20 years ago. All great bands from the “Classic City”!!! ✌️💗😊

[@aimeeaugeri]

Great Bands came from Athens GA. I am Atlanta Native so grew up on R.E.M. n B52s.

[@SpenceLoverBoy]

It's the End of the World - R.E.M. would be a fitting reaction in 2020

[@willrichardson519]

If only we felt fine?!

[@partdefjampartdischord5649]

It’s time I had some time alone... 😷

[@truffleandrosalie]

They did this song live on New Year's Eve for Y2K, with Gwen Stefani. Remember Y2K? What a simple time that was.

[@dangerkeith3000]

@@willrichardson519 Let's ignore what's in parentheses!

[@backwardsbrainslabs.148]

I used it as my year book quote, 14 years ago

[@3DJapan]

If you didn't know, R. E. M. is Rapid Eye Movement, it's what your eyes do when when you're in deep sleep and dreaming. In that sense people sometime say "rem" like a word but the band usually said each letter.

[@Bunke09]

"I'm about to lose my religion." Is a southern way of saying I'm about to go off and lose my temper.

[@matheya]

I think it has a literal meaning in the song - the images are religious and he's talking to God . He's losing hope - and his religion .

[@DarkShadows-me2fj]

I live in the heart of Texas and I’ve never heard this.

[@yamuda]

@@matheya either could work. They're from Georgia. However, given the context of everything that was going on with them when it was written, and that Stipe was almost never literal in his songs, it always felt more like a song about dealing with the pressures of fame to me.

[@matheya]

@@yamuda I think it's both - it has to do with being famous and losing his faith. Edit : The group say it's a Romantic song - i don't see that way AT ALL :)))

[@TheAxzom]

religion is mind control

[@ronaldcardinali2809]

Hey buddy you should also react to these others super songs of them: "Orange crush" , "Shiny happy people" , "Stand" , "Is the End of the world" , "Radio free europe" , "The one i love" , "Everybody hurts" & "Driver 8" , trust me you will go nuts. Ronny

[@Bluegrass_Sparky]

Orange Crush is a banger, one of my favorite songs from them.

[@Jillyconjem]

Orange Crush is my favorite. Stand is awesome. And Shiny Happy People has the amazing Kate Pierson. 💜💜💜

[@ronaldcardinali2809]

@@Jillyconjem That' Right Jill !!

[@lesyeuxsansvisage1157]

Orange Crush is what they used to call Agent Orange. Once you know that, it contextualizes the whole song.

[@LeannWebb61]

To "Lose One's Religion" is a southern term of somebody losing his/her temper. "He about lost his religion over that!" R.E.M. has several good songs. My favorites, beside this one: Stand The End of the World (As We Know It) Everybody Hurts

[@lynnhoffmann247]

R.E.M. - “What’s the Frequency Kenneth”...”Man on the “Moon”....”Everybody Hurts” (sad)...”It’s the End of the World as We Know It”.... Now I have to go to the store to get some DoubleStuffed Oreos! Thanks, Leo 😂🤗

[@othermotte]

There's a great live version of Man on the Moon with Springsteen on guitar

[@markhayes637]

Kenneth is my favourite REM track, but there are so many great ones to react to!

[@aimeewalters7451]

R.E.M are great! Everybody hurts is a great song by them! Loving your reactions!!😁😁💯

[@bernardcleary4330]

One more vote from me for you to react to "Everybody Hurts" by R.E.M. Michael Stipe is a genius singer-songwriter.

[@lennyloves4518]

I request ‘Lightning Crashes’ or ‘I Alone’ by Live 🔥🔥🔥👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

I LOVE lightning crashes ❤️❤️❤️⚡

[@tinacolbourneart1091]

YESSS, I suggested this on another video. Lightning crashes is a deep song.

[@lennyloves4518]

@@user-or1ye3iz6d 👏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lennyloves4518]

@@tinacolbourneart1091 👏🏻 Yes, such a good one. I love Live 😊❤️❤️❤️

[@vanessarupe2039]

Hell. Yes. To both.

[@silverlunamor]

“More than words” by Extreme

[@michaelbaldwin8484]

So many great R. E. M. songs. Try "Radio Free Europe" "Stand" or "What's The Frequency, Kenneth". BTW, you have something waiting at your PO Box.... 😁

[@mjking9019]

@@bkind2all76 I miss them too!!

[@marythompson4826]

I miss them too and I guess I missed the reason why they stopped. Can someone tell me

[@mjking9019]

@@marythompson4826 my understanding was just that he decided not to do them anymore. His last unboxing he said would be his last but I don't recall if he specified a reason other than possibly being overwhelmed by all the mail he's been getting.

[@Macbeth99]

Michael Baldwin I know this is a long time ago!! But I am trying to find Leo's PO BOX ADDRESS You lovely people have sent him some lovely and thoughtful gifts I have a little something I want to send him, but can't find the address Please help if you can !!! Thank you so much if you can 😊

[@michaelbaldwin8484]

@@Macbeth99 I don't know if it's still active, but it was: PO Box 80112 Toledo, OH. 43608

[@sandyleewhite]

What I absolutely adore about songs like this, is there are so many ways we can interpret the lyrics, & it is really up to us, as how we feel the song relates to us! **Great reaction**

[@bradleydanek3958]

My first concert was R.E.M 25 years ago when I was 15. Saw them in Milwaukee with my Dad! One of my favorite bands!!!

[@brigittehuard4902]

I think this is probably one of my all time favourite videos. It's so captivating.

[@texascreekcowboy1587]

LOVE SHACK by B52s

[@CC-sr2ec]

YES!

[@pjay213]

And Shiny happy People to get some from both Athen Bands

[@texascreekcowboy1587]

ROCK LOBSTER

[@ashleydixon4613]

REM and the B-52’s-two awesome bands out of Athens, GA. (Great college-town music scene there.)

[@okthen7960]

One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@watcherwlc53]

This song always brings back memories of college. On the radio all the time then. I remember liking somebody then whom I did not know well, someone rather mysterious, and I related the song to that situation so much...

[@alxandramitchell3074]

Love R.E.M...This and "The One I Love" are my Faves!

[@keeksbee5441]

Whenever I hear this song, I can’t NOT think of the scene in BH 90210, when Brenda is laying in her bed all depressed bc her parents wouldn’t let her see Dylan anymore. This song was playing in the background.

[@angelaalvarez536]

That is what i think of everytime i hear this

[@keeksbee5441]

@@angelaalvarez536 yes!!!! I’m so glad it isn’t just me

[@peoplesmedicinedrum9916]

They have many greats. Orange Crush, Everybody Hurts, Shiny Happy People, What's the Frequency Kenneth, and Man on the Moon. Do more

[@lisamills4473]

song makes me cry reminds me of very sad times when I was younger the yr this was released was hard 😔😔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@iowa7693]

Me too,, and Everybody Hurts Thank you for your comment

[@lisamills4473]

@@iowa7693 that song gets me to I saw them at Glastonbury amazing band keep well x

[@iowa7693]

@LisaMills,, take care of yourself, Dear heart,, hard times now,, 'We will get by' Grateful Dead

[@lisamills4473]

@@iowa7693 I live in a county that has gone back into tier3 with extra restrictions the only county in tier 3 that has extra restrictions yet my district has the lowest number of cases but we have been lumped in with the city

[@iowa7693]

@@lisamills4473 where is that??

[@janinebennett4492]

My son who’s 31 now could sing this word for word when he was 2 . One of my favorites.

[@willrichardson519]

That mandolin specifically and the overall instrumental is exquisite...peak R.E.M. territory

[@pammcmonigle9210]

This band is from Athens Georgia. I have always loved them. I think the meaning of this song could be so many things.. thanks for playing them. Love you!

[@Tallonwestly]

This takes me back to being little in my grandma's living room watching MTV when they still had music videos damn I feel old😂❤

[@geofffitz1497]

Musically, this song is a masterpiece. So much complexity going on. In the music and lyrics. Just brilliant.

[@omarsalam9973]

Now , you gotta try thier masterpiece " Everybody hurts "

[@HazelEyedAndWild]

Such a masterpiece!!! ❤️

[@billputt3855]

Thank you for feeling the lyrics...the sympathetics are classical works of art brought to life

[@amayaellsmere]

I was just listening to REM's Orange Crush a little bit ago. Definitely check out It's the End Of the World, I think you will like it, but you'll need the lyrics!

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

I could sing all the lyrics to "It's The End of The World As We Know It" back in the day. 😁💕 You have to go fast! 😊

[@crystalfreeman6913]

Please react to REM Everybody Hurts.

[@tessasnow]

One of my favourite songs...have loved this since the first time I heard it...Thanks for doing it!!! 🖖🏻🇨🇦😊

[@J_Gamble]

Re: all the imagery...a lot of the scenes are references to famous artworks and classical stories

[@lethaoncupla1577]

Thank you! I didn't think anyone was going to answer him, and I'm the world's worst about over explaining.

[@6666Imperator]

I love the dance moves of the singer. It looks a bit like an everyday person just dancing out to the music he's privately listening to :D

[@daveking9393]

I love watching your videos and sparking up right along with you it's so much fun

[@dimar1845]

The video was inspired by the paintings of Caravaggio, one of the most important italian painters of the Renaissance. Look at his masterpieces. They are breathtakingly beautiful.

[@sharilynbratton6476]

Love Caravaggio, the luminous quality of his paintings is fantastic!

[@cindys5426]

Like your Grandma might say."You go pick a switch,I'm about to lose my religion" 😅

[@etc7070]

Ohh dude, you are doing my favorites todaaaay. R.E.M. (said as separate letters) was my obsession in my teenage years. You are right about Michael Stipe's voice! It is unique and instantly draws you in, and the band has a signature sound once you get to know them. You might fall down another rabbit hole as the band has a very deep catalogue--they didn't start out mainstream, in fact when they did get more acclaim they fell into the "alternative rock" category. Losing My Religion was their biggest hit and the video won an MTV award. The director was an avant garde filmmaker, so what she envisioned might not have been what the band was actually singing about, but it worked! On the whole, their videos are pretty arty anyway. But sooo many great songs to check out: Radio Song (nobody has reacted to this yet!! it's SO GOOD! maybe do it with Queen's Radio Ga Ga, lol), The One I Love, It's The End of the World as We Know It, Stand, Fall On Me, and be prepared to cry during Everybody Hurts. It's incredibly moving and the video is breathtaking.

[@anniethenonnymouse]

Your observation of this song is exactly right-- losing your faith in life, falling from grace, being disillusioned with everything you ever believed. I love the imagery in this video, though I don't completely understand everything it's showing. I appreciate all that you do on this channel-- keep doing what you do!

[@julieb3996]

I heard this song over and over again in the 90's. It sounds so fresh today 25 yrs later! Thanks for the video, and the people who analyze it, it still confuses me

[@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

[@mjking9019]

I love R.E.M. please please please keep reacting to them! Shiny Happy People, Everybody Hurts and well all the other songs everybody else is suggesting!

[@laurilouise8280]

Still one of my all time favs!! Thanks for the reaction. Keep up the great work!! Love your stuff!

[@carojayess1723]

I like this song a lot but have always been confused by the video. Try “everybody hurts” next. Great song and much easier to understand! 🔥🔥

[@Dilligaf666]

Absolute classic song loving how u are discovering all this music uve never heard before we all on ride with you.. u will blow up soon mate with your REAL ASS reactions i can say that 100% facts..

[@Superdudehatesmilk]

You are literally the only reaction channel whose videos I don't skip around in. I usually skip through the intro to get to the actual reactions, but I don't do that with your videos because they're so enjoyable from start to finish. You're such a light in what's been a really dark year. I appreciate you so much for that. Please keep up the good work, because you're bringing so much joy to so many people. Seriously, thank you so much!

[@larry6360]

Oh snap. You gonna have a good time analyzing this band. They are deep and very talented. I think your gonna dig all the music you hear from these guys. They've got depth that a lot of bands don't make you think that hard for. Great pick Leo

[@queensquish]

This songs lyrics, always just spoke to me of someone who was questioning everything, who was trying to be honest but the “oh no I’ve said too much” feels like a condemnation. If you are too honest of a person, you are going to be condemned x

[@shirleyhinderliter4900]

My absolute favorite song of theirs.

[@birminghamreefer2733]

R.E.M was the first concert I went to. Rapid Eye Movement.

[@christinehanson7579]

This is the best thing I’ll see today. I was hoping you’d start with R.E.M. soon. I suggest Everybody Hurts, It’s the End of the World As We Know It, Shiny Happy People, Drive, The One I Love.

[@emiliarodriguez1364]

Absolutely love this song!! Thank you!! 🙏🏽💜💜🙏🏽

[@AcornAcorn-gg9id]

The saying I'm about to lose my religion is equal to saying I'm about to lose my shit. Love R.E.M.!

[@doobernow]

1992/93.... 3 cds I listened to the most.... REM 'Automatic for the People' Dr. Dre 'The Chronic', and Pearl Jam 'Ten'. I feel very fortunate to be a teen in the late 80s early 90s... we truly had the best of every type of music!!

[@joecampbell2496]

I love how hesitant Leo was when he was trying to figure out if he should be dancing, and exactly how he wanted to! Authentic

[@anja_katharina4891]

Omg you never ever heard this song before? I love this song since 15 years 😍 I not living in the US at all :) But really good that you explore it now.

[@dragontaletarot]

I was born and grew up in Georgia (Atlanta, Athens, etc) and remember this song being MASSIVE when it came out in the late 80s - as a little kid, I was hooked on it. 'Losing my religion' is a very old southern saying when you're fed up with something/someone, as in 'boy if you don't behave, I'm gonna lose my religion with you!' (and proceed to whoop the devil outta him!! LOL ;)

[@dianegoldeneye7207]

I actually lived this song. Thanks to all for the explanation. Mr V you always seem to get it. Best reactor on the tube. Thank you ❤️

[@karencogs1]

One my favorite REM songs! Everybody Hurts is another!

[@mgentles3]

imagery is religious, catholic, old. Very old. But I'm a southerner and if somebody says, "You're about to make me lose my religion", it means they're about to cuss or go off on you, which is, of course, against most religions.

[@danielkarlsson258]

Some 90's suggestions: Scatman John - Scatman Mr Big - To be with you Snap! - Rythm is a dancer Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise Toni Braxton - Unbreak my heart Aqua - Barbie Girl And an 80's: John Farnham - You're the voice

[@downunderveggiegardendiaries]

R.E.M. Rapid Eye Movement. The stage of sleep when your eyes flick inside your eyelids when you dream.

[@meokeefe92]

I wish I could go back in time to when I heard these songs for the first time. Glory days

[@davidlaymanpiano]

Video, The title of the video refers to an old expression, often used by Grandma's in the deep South, when someone makes them so mad they almost forget who's they are, lose their religion, and say something they'll have to ask forgiveness for later. It's a song about frustration, living in the unknown, and existential crisis. If you notice, scattered throughout the video are numerous religious and mythological references, including Icarus from Greek mythology and Doubting Thomas from the Christian Bible. REM (pronounced like an acronym: r e m), started in the early 80s in Athens, Georgia. With a foundation of southern culture and roots music, "Losing My Religion" typifies the band's early '90s sound. Compare "Losing My Religion" to 1994's, "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?" It's a huge shift from one album to the next, but this has always been my favorite track, after "You Are the Everything," from their 1988 album "Green." Dr.L

[@theNOVEMBERman1116]

First time hearing this from the name of the song losing my religion sounds like his patience has run out and he's had enough can't put up with whatever he was putting up with anymore we've all felt like this before🎶🔥

[@gallegaeyes]

This is a beautifully filmed video. They are recreating famous paintings, several by the Italian painter Caravaggio and at least one by Vermeer (he was Dutch) with religious and Classical Greek themes (such as the story of the inventor Daedalus' son Icarus, who tried to fly to the sun with wings attached to his body with wax). Keep your reviews coming--you are really fun and spontaneous!

[@jonathonfrazier6622]

Please react to " Alice's Restaurant". The original 1967 performance by Arlo Guthrie. Before or by Thanksgiving. Its a Thanksgiving tradition.

[@kellymccombs3496]

Has to be at Thanksgiving 😄

[@spaceorbison]

R.E.M. is deep. You probably don't wanna know what they're talking about.

[@Phoenix-x8y]

Wow this song take me back, I miss those times...

[@davidsan9654]

This song/video are so legendary. Thom Yorke from Radiohead did a video for Lotus Flower where you can clearly see some of these dance moves from this video going on.

[@dinaghikas7933]

'Drive' is a freaking awesome song and video, 'Stand' and 'Radio Free Europe' will have you dancing, and 'What's the Frequency Kenneth' rocks.

[@aprilchoyce7588]

Beautiful classic song!🙌🏾

[@toriboy25]

One of my top ten songs and videos! Enjoyed your reaction.

[@christinawoolley6206]

He's pulling some shaman shit with his dancing.....absolutely adore your joining in with all you videos! Love ya man! 😽💘

[@lyndam.421]

R.E.M. Oh yeah, another great band. 💜

[@ZX4RNINJA]

Love R.E.M Beautiful song

[@shannonbyrd90]

Brings me back in time..love it!!! Great music 🔥❤🎸

[@coletteoconnell2916]

Must listen to their songs Everybody hurts 💕😭so sad but beautiful 🇨🇮🇨🇮

[@taylorblackwell6554]

That's whoever's directing the video choice, the band/artist can really put their own ideas in it

[@Palace-of-Madness]

You just stay killing it. Keep it going bro. Love it.

[@laurenmarie2946]

This is one of my favorite songs from the 90s. I get super hype when it comes on. Lol.

[@andrewpannelli8016]

Loves your reaction to this. Probably the same reaction I had when I first heard this in the 90s.

[@replicantgirl]

According to Wiki: The music video for "Losing My Religion" was directed by Tarsem Singh. As opposed to previous R.E.M. videos, Michael Stipe agreed to lip sync the lyrics. The video originated as a combination of ideas envisioned by Stipe and Singh. Stipe wanted the promo to be a straightforward performance video, akin to Sinéad O'Connor's "Nothing Compares 2 U". Singh wanted to create a video in the style of a certain type of Indian filmmaking, where everything would be "melodramatic and very dreamlike", according to Stipe. Singh has said the video is modeled after the Gabriel Garcia Marquez 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. Director Singh also drew inspiration from the Italian painter Caravaggio and the video is laden with religious imagery such as Saint Sebastian, the Biblical episode of the Incredulity of Thomas and Hindu deities, portrayed in a series of tableaux. The music video was nominated in nine categories at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards. The video won six awards, including Video of the Year, Best Group Video, Breakthrough Video, Best Art Direction, Best Direction, and Best Editing.

[@teoma0395]

The inspiration of the video is a story from Colombian writer Gabriel García Márquez a.k.a Gabo. The english name of the story is 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings'. That's why the man in the video has bird's wings and is getting older passing time.

[@emmejayeh.5995]

It was such a change from how R.E.M. started out to this. When they began in the early 80s, Michael mumbled all his lyrics. It was a game to me to figure out what he was singing, or what any of it meant. Then in 1985, he was more understandable, when he finally had something to say that wasn't veiled personal stuff. One of my favorite songs by this band is from 1985 (when they were known, but not legends yet) called "Can't Get There From Here". "Losing My Religion" is from 1990, and he was fully enunciating his words!

[@Caroline-vk5gk]

Love the fact that you love music. All music.

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Great song,definitely worth checking out a few more of their songs. Love their melodies and harmonies. 🎼🎶🎸🎤🔥😎

[@Genesizs]

i remember listening to this song on mtv daily for months being mesmerized by the music voice and video imagery allot of video's in these 90's songs had reallu interesting or weird or even a little disturbing imagery that made it all so surreal, i miss the 90's ;d , imma 1983 guy.

[@lolak2895]

Band: Depeche Mode (Personal Jesus) The Cult (She Sells Sanctuary) Congratulations on surpassing 100,000 Subs!!! 🤛

[@gdgm1]

Thank you for reacting Mr. Video. It is deep, the video is awesome. Another Classic :)