R.E.M. - 'Losing My Religion' Reaction! Emotions, No Reciprocity in Feelings Leads to Obsession!

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"Losing My Religion" is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M. It was released as the lead single from their seventh album, "Out of Time," in 1991. The song became one of R.E.M.'s biggest hits and is often considered one of their signature songs.
The lyrics of "Losing My Religion" were written by R.E.M.'s lead vocalist Michael Stipe. The title is a Southern expression meaning losing one's temper or composure. The lyrics touch upon themes of unrequited love, obsession, and the feelings of frustration that can arise when emotions are not reciprocated.
The music video for the song, directed by Tarsem Singh, gained significant attention for its surreal and symbolic imagery. The video features religious and mythological references and contributed to the song's popularity.
"Losing My Religion" won several awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1992. The success of the song helped propel R.E.M. to international fame and marked a significant moment in their career.

[@epongeverte]

This band had like 20 hit songs. They are in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Please take a deeper dive into their music.

[@timelore25]

Everyboby Hurt is my fav R.E.M song.

[@Elizabethselby]

Me too but I can't even listen without crying so avoid it. So poignant that art can affect you so much you can't even look, listen. There a few things for me like that. Dogs death by John Updike. Poem. It's devastating.

[@rath7948]

The video is lovely too, really compliments the song.

[@jonathanvarnado6694]

I love Fall on Me and Shiny Happy People

[@user-kv2tj4du8p]

"night swimming" is a gorgeous example of the type of song REM does like nobody else. listen to "night swimming". one of REM's best.

[@marquisdelafayette1929]

The term “losing my religion” is apparently a southern slang phrase for losing your temper. You should definitely check out Natalie Merchant.. especially her song “Carnival”. She also had this sort of 90s alt rock vibe.

[@Tbcycoji]

Isn't the song about the singer comin' out of the closet ?

[@Justyna_N]

@@Tbcycojino. It’s about unrequited love and not being able to handle it

[@FrancoUnAmericano]

@@Justyna_N No. It's about telling people they eat to much, then second guessing yourself. That's why they point at the old guy sitting in the chair.

[@Tobiasmax3000]

They have so many good songs. It just depends which R.E.M. you wanna hear. They have have many different sounds.

[@user-nf5ht6dj6n]

They are all good. ❤❤❤

[@thomasharp5959]

1991 in Athens. They played a “surprise” set at a mental health benefit at 40 Watt. Afterwards we are leaving outside and Bill Berry is walking out too and tells us “Y’all be careful”. Drummer for one of the biggest bands in the world at the time just a humble regular guy. Will never forget it. That is R.E.M. and why they were so special.

[@gregblangero9140]

I worked at the convenient store/video store on Broad between town and Milledge. Berry and Buck were never anything but gracious and friendly. Did not have the same experience with Stipe or Mills...

[@GodLovesComics]

If you really want to get hit in the feels, watch "Everybody Hurts." Also "The One I Love" is a beautifully bittersweet song. Meanwhile "Losing My religion" isn't my favorite REM song, but still a very good one.

[@fuzzylogics139]

THIS IS IT, you didn’t know but you’re on the trainstation in the Netherlands putting a smile on my face 🚞🤓😍

[@pridehunter2507]

REM is from the old school alternative scene called " college radio " where other acts like Depeche Mode, U2, INXS, The Police & The Cure came from. Their music was cutting edge and mainstream Pop & Rock radio wouldn't play them until they finally broke through and blew up

[@peggyhill8539]

I love REM. What’s the Frequency, Kenneth. Everybody Hurts. It’s the End of the World As We Know It. Lots of good stuff to choose from!

[@pennynolan7597]

No one mentioned how hypnotic the tune is. It draws you in and won't let go....

[@angelskunk2206]

Man on The Moon is a good one. It’s about the stand up comedian Andy Kauffman who was on SNL in the 70s but got his foot in the door on the Dick Van Dyke Show in 1976.

[@johncondon4081]

One of the best artistic videos

[@leisastalnaker3790]

One, if not the only Mandolin driven songs. Listen closely. ❤❤❤

[@Elizabethselby]

I have been unwell recently. Escaping a dv situation, and depression all at once. Your content never ever fails to make me happy. Knowledge of Muir, knowledge of different genres, honest, and just pure joy. God bless all of. Ty.

[@thisisitreactions]

Hi Elizabeth. Hang in there, I know it's been tough lately but better days are ahead. We're so happy our content brings joy to your day. Sending hugs and prayers your way. -- Corey Roy

[@Elizabethselby]

@@thisisitreactions hi! Sorry for all of the errors in last post. Than you so much for answering! You're my favorite. Absolutely. Your love of music and pure joy just jumps out. Thank you so much for answering.❤️

[@chanceybooth4537]

Great song! I love REM. Keep reacting to them they are amazing. Night Swimming is one of my favorites by them. ❤

[@bossfan49]

When this song was out I took a road trip with some friends during college. Exploring different local radio stations along the way. Every 20 minutes we heard "Losing My Religion" and "Friday I'm In Love" by The Cure. I heard those songs so many times that summer. Thirty years later, I'm almost to the point where I can listen to that song again and enjoy it.

[@Jolinga]

If you enjoyed his dancing, you will love David Burns from the Talking Heads

[@susanmurray7654]

Radio Free Europe...early days...my college days. Saw them at our school. Great times

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

I wasn't too fussed about REM in the 80s, but i loved early to mid 90s REM. Man on the moon & What's the frequency Kenneth are probably my favourites from them.

[@Keith-eo5fs]

At 100 million albums sold, they are objectively one of the biggest bands in history

[@santacruz7455]

Isnt it interesting: the background music of our youth is so much better than the so called top 20 songs today? I mean, this is genius....by the way: the singer Michael Stipe isnt chasing a girl down with his lyrics, he is openly gay. A lot of artistic queer images in this video , too..

[@sicmuvva11]

Evrybody hurts! is brilliant!

[@Shenanigan77]

Corey Roy your smile lights up the screen, it's a joy to see you enjoying music.

[@tnightwolf]

Great song, great band and great video! Sometimes i honestly wish mainstream videoclips could go something like 20 to 30 years back (or even more in some genres).

[@kathyrizzi8754]

I love this song, REM is such a great singer!👍💙💙💙

[@hays9008]

The video depicts famous works of art

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

Try Orange Crush!🖖🏼

[@cathyhetzel7692]

One of my favorite songs!

[@judynorman9497]

Orange Crush and Shiny Happy People are my fav REM tunes.

[@jameyabernathy710]

Such a damn banger!!!!

[@johncondon4081]

The spilt milk is such perfect symbolism

[@VivienneHodson]

Fecking love this song. Three weeks ago it was played in the pub all of a sudden the locals are singing along! Brilliant!

[@barringtongilbert9230]

DON;T be sistracted by the video...the lyrics are justv amazing.

[@Peggi109]

Great reaction! Love this song and loved hearing your analysis. You are spot on CoreyRoy. ✌Hi from NYC.

[@tmcmurdo826]

That’s not an angel. That’s Icarus. He flew too close to the sun and got burned. The song is about unrequited love.

[@dianer.9203]

Exactly!

[@woodyheywood8792]

Man y'all and I mean all of you were "dialed in" on this reaction!!! Freaking awesome! What an awful world it would be if we all the same, with the all the same tastes....I love all the takes and impressions! Nicely done!

[@xtrmfc]

Fantastic Song .. Lacuna Coil does a Killer cover of this R.E.M song !!! Lacuna Coil also covers Depeche Mode’s (Enjoy the Silence ) Metal version Killer Banger …

[@leisastalnaker3790]

Such a good song❤❤❤❤❤

[@maureenlyons-brennan1146]

Fall on Me

[@tessasnow]

My favourite song by them. Try The One I Love. 🖖🏻🇨🇦

[@Elizabethselby]

Such a crush on Coreyhoy. 😊

[@jonathanlocke6404]

They came out of a really fertile post-punk proto-alternative scene around the University of Georgia in Athens in the early 80's, and were the biggest band of that scene (after The B-52's). Along with Hüsker Dü and The Replacements, they formed the Holy Trinity of the early 80's American underground. It was sometimes called "college rock" and around here (Texas) we called it "new music". Their debut album, "Murmur" (1983) was named Album of the Year over bigger ones by artists like The Police and Michael Jackson, something of a critical coup. Between 1986-87, they started gaining a much higher mainstream profile, and this was about the time record labels and music press were starting to call this "alternative rock". Their success was responsible for a slew of unknown, unsigned bands working in this vein to get record deals, some of whom went on to bigger things, some of whom didn't. They signed their first major label deal and released their first album on a major label in 1988, "Green". Their deal was with Warner Bros. for somewhere between 6-12 million dollars, and complete creative and artistic control. Basically, Warner Bros. had to accept and release whatever they decided to record. "Losing My Religion" was released in 1991, and that single and the album it was on, "Out of Time", were their biggest commercial successes yet. They won three Grammys that year. And this was the first time the band did not go out on tour following an album release. Their following album "Automatic for the People" (1992) would be the biggest album of their career. The original drummer, Bill Berry, left the band and retired from an active music career in 1997, following some health scares in the previous year. The band continued to work as a three piece, with other drummers, though none of those were ever "official" members. They broke up in 2011.

[@maruskaehrensdorfer]

The lead singer is, Michael Stipe, is gay and he explained that this song is about unrequited love. Another great hit by R.E.M. is Everybody Hurts. YOU WILL LOVE IT!

[@cathyhetzel7692]

Losing my religion means losing your mind!

[@AP-gb3eh]

You can see the interest in many classic art styles. In this video,Great song ☮️

[@jimwilcox2964]

A lot of images based on Caravaggio , Icarus, and Indian works / gods (the director was from India)

[@reneseguin1200]

Can you look at Big Sugar, Digging a hole? It's a Canadian Rock Blues genre. I think you might enjoy it.

[@tonyaristide2582]

Good to hear this song again , it got over played so much it became an auto knob adjustment when it came on. Good song .

[@Ulexcool]

The Lil Jon "WHATTT!!" are amazing 🤣

[@joypagni3088]

Please give everybody hurts a listen. It will change you.

[@oskarobit]

"The term is not 'Losing My Religion', the term is 'Lost my religion'. And it's an old southern term that means that something has challenged your faith, to such a degree that you might lose your religion. What the song is about has nothing to do with religion but it's an unrequited love song". Michael Stype.

[@cheriemelissa]

Check out "Everybody Hurts". It's very emotional but a great song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@susanmurray7654]

Came out of the same town as B52s

[@SuperClarky666]

they were a big band they had loads of hits i’m sure you will recognise some like "everybody hurts” and "what’s the frequency kenneth”

[@kierstenridgway4634]

Rapid eye movement. Dreaming.

[@pridehunter2507]

I was ready to see old boy start doing The Carleton Dance 😂😅

[@rk41gator]

This is a difficult song and video. Not about a stalker. More about having a sexual obsession over someone, but afraid saying anything and 'spilling the milk'. The singer is on a pedestal, but when he falls off he loses his wings, he can never get that prestige back once lost. He 'loses his religion', he loses his faith (in himself). I think it is about having feelings for ANOTHER GUY. If the guy is straight, when he comes on to him, what happens to their friendship. It is scary. Is it worth saying too much or not enough? Once the milk is spilt, once the wings come off, you can't go back.

[@mikeb3835]

Orange Crush and What's the Frequency Kenneth are a couple other good R.E.M. songs.

[@RicoCosta317]

The guy in the black suit who rubs his shoulders at the beginning was his partner at the time. Can you imagine how challenging it would be to be with Michael Stipe, with his penetrating mind? Your facebook relationship status would always be, well It's complicated 😂

[@filmfredrik]

No, that’s Peter Buck. The guitar player in REM.

[@RicoCosta317]

@@filmfredrik That's what I get for turning an assumption into a fact. At least you didn't add "you moron!" at the end of your comment, as is the norm on KZbin 😳😂. Thanks for the correction!

[@RicoCosta317]

@@filmfredrik I think we can agree, though, that Buck was playing the role of his partner here, or did I get that wrong, too?? 🤣

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥😎

[@958298bordeaux]

YAWN

[@aerolitos0]

Caravaggio

[@jillw4983]

Hey, don't South us! :)

[@rk41gator]

Rapid Eye Movement

[@garyrausch1184]

I have always felt that music videos hurt the music, your watching the silly goings-on of the video but not really listening to the music

[@marylreddick]

How did you break your legs. Both at the same time ? We need a story

[@johncondon4081]

Rapid eye movement

[@clarkgordon2160]

GAY song

[@user-kv2tj4du8p]

and thank goodness for that. bring on any GAY song out there.

[@uptownjay]

What’s ur point?

[@bottlecap8372]

Awesome

[@dggydddy59]

One unusual feature of this song is that, unlike practically every other pop song since the inception of pop songs, these lyrics don't rhyme at all.