R.E.M. - Losing my religion Reaction!!

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[@RDreamer]

Sori is correct, the band is from Georgia and "losing my religion" is a southern colloquialism for losing one's cool, and that's what it means in the song as well.

[@keithkinkade4265]

actually the song is about a failing relationship

[@TheRealAb216]

@@keithkinkade4265 actually it's about a dragon.

[@Jelsick]

It's about dogs who step in their own poop while running around in the backyard.

[@cissyiniguez]

@@keithkinkade4265 Yes, _a relationship where one partner is losing their cool_ , since you're trying to correct. The op was stating what the phrase "losing my religion" is, not what the song is about.

[@nathanrodriguez914nr]

Yo. Its about the music industry and Maynard's mom.

[@fdsannie]

A beautiful song by them is "Everybody Hurts". You need to hear this one to............

[@philwinslow1479]

I agree it's a beautiful song and you should check it out

[@MrAnthimos112]

100%

[@peterm282]

@@philwinslow1479 the Corrs did an absolutely beautiful cover of that song!

[@Mikael_Puusaari]

Ye, my lil bro can´t listen to it without crying since it was the first song he heard after a bus crashed with a logging truck.. he saw it coming and just had time to push his gf down and a lodge pushed his head off, so he died a hero, but the song means so much to everyone who knew him ;(

[@fdsannie]

@@Mikael_Puusaari I am so sorry for your loss. He definitely was a hero................

[@juho6740]

The Smiths - There Is A Light That Never Goes Out Joy division - Love will tear us apart The Pixies - Where is my mind U2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday

[@b2ickwall978]

Would love to see Bloody Sunday reviewed by them!

[@JayBurrd]

The MF’ing SMITHS!!!! Hell yes

[@5c0tty5]

The smiths - this charming man

[@Spetsnaz--21]

Definitely the smiths

[@Hammarlund93]

The Smiths yeeesss

[@jlsagely6892]

In my 40s.. REM is a band I didn’t listen to when they were huge. I thought they were just college rock junk. I was more into hard rock and classic. Man, was I missing out. They’re a great band. Awesome musicality. Maybe the best band of my generation. Better late than never I guess.

[@jameswiglesworth5004]

greatest Band of all time, seen them live 3 times, you need to listen to their early albums before they went mainstream

[@villejohansson9516]

R.E.M. - It’s the end of the world as we know it A song that was banned on every radio station after 9/11. The One I love is a great song too and of course Man On the Moon

[@makeshiftswahili9710]

oh shit "it's the End..." was on the ban list? That's utterly ridiculous (tho the entire list was to be fair)

[@batman8293]

Perhaps every station in 'murica. I hear it every other day here. lol

[@Jelsick]

Sweetness follows is one of my favorites.

[@kosmosyche]

Interesting. Was it an official ban by some sort of government entity or committee? I find it surprising how such bans can be enforced, justified and tolerated in what's supposed to be land of the free.

[@AntonioFuego]

it wasn't a ban, A lot of major Radio Stations temporarily suspended playing some songs out of respect. It is 100% false that the song was officially banned. Just check Snopes, I hear "let the bodies hit the floor" on the radio every now and then. That song was also temporarily suspended from play out of respect.

[@jameswoolston1425]

REM is one of the most influential bands in recent music history. You guys should really check out more of their stuff.

[@keithkinkade4265]

"Drive" is an awesome tune from REM.

[@motorcitymaniac167]

Stipe told Rolling Stone magazine: "I wanted to write a classic obsession song. So I did." In addition to calling it a song about "obsession," Stipe has also referred to it as a song about "unrequited love" in which all actions and words of the object of your obsession are scrubbed for hidden meaning and hopeful signs. The lyrics pretty clearly support this: "I thought that I heard you laughing, I thought that I heard you sing. I think I thought I saw you try."

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

"I've never even heard of them..." .... I feel so old...

[@rubbersole79]

Crap, they came out in the late 70's......you should feel young.

[@Gaboxxy96]

It’s funny, I’m chilean and being 23 years old I would say that most people my age have at least heard from them. I guess no one is a prophet in his own land...

[@ANationalAcrobat]

This one won two Grammy awards; Best Short Form Music Video and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

[@barendmosch8887]

Just wanna say, although I’m a metalcore fan. This is my favorite song of all time and I’m glad that you reacted to it. Thank you! ❤️

[@GoDsShaNgRiLa]

I didn’t learn to appreciate this band till I was older...huge fan of them now...great writer....Bang and blame is a good one by them! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@monickalynn4365]

I'm Southern, "Losing my religion" means it's safe to say the person is pretty pissed

[@sdmfanthony5649]

LIVE - LIGHTNING CRASHES. You two will love the lyrics.

[@itubevinod]

I like how you don't interrupt the songs and that makes me wanna hear what you have to say after.

[@gilbertcarrillojr8706]

I always thought this song was about his personal view of fame. Michael Stipe was an introvert, and didn't like the spotlight as it took years for him to actually come out in his music videos. Then they got huge, and they couldn't be anonymous. During this period of success he turned to drugs, so therefore I feel the bigger he got professionally, he became more and more disenchanted, and strayed from his true morals.

[@enzyme181]

You guys are awesome!

[@timetoflyinthewind6803]

this song is a timeless masterpiece!!!!!

[@danielgomez9056]

This is alternative rock. All grunge is alternative rock, but not all alternative rock is grunge

[@zombiTrout]

Pretty much this.

[@TheDreamtheaterlover]

We always called it College Rock because a lot of bands get their fame from getting their song played on college radio

[@0okamino]

TheDreamtheaterlover - And playing shows largely in college towns. For that matter, some band members would be college students themselves when they came to fame.

[@RobGamesOn]

Well, considering they are from Athens, GA and UGA alumni, they are very much college rock. B52s are also from Athens and UGA alumni.

[@joelhusbands3838]

Alternative to mainstream but still called alternative even after it became mainstream

[@Keyc94]

REM - Let me In is also a great song. I love it cuz of lyrics but especially for the sound, it sounds different from all REM songs. They wrote him for Kurt Cobain. Kurt and REM Singer were friends and they planned to work together before Kurt suicided.

[@donaldmoon]

I truly enjoyed y'all's conversation. Thanks! --don Might wanna try some more REM...

[@roballen5718]

i'm really glad you're branching out. i love REM.

[@markrodeo420]

rem were a big influence on grunge. kurt cobain was planning to make an album with the singer but canceled shortly before died.

[@Mikael_Puusaari]

This song means so much to me, a friend played it on the front porch of a house I was invited to for a party just as I arrived so I had to sit down as he sang and had a beer, it was the night I also fell in love with a girl

[@Dekamerx]

Jeff Buckley - Grace!

[@craigmatthews4289]

Great choice!!

[@gholmes429]

Yep, i'v been asking for this one for a while

[@Dekamerx]

@@gholmes429 How long have you tried? I asked about 8 months ago when they just started but then I realized they only did metal reactions and I stopped.

[@Dekamerx]

@@craigmatthews4289 Jeff needs to be heard by more people.

[@gholmes429]

@@Dekamerx i had tried early on in the comments section of reactions but didn't get noticed i guess. I have tried on a few different review sites suggesting Jeff Buckley but as most people like Metal songs the other acts don't get many thumbs up. I like Metal but there is a lot of other good stuff that doesn't fit a box

[@DKrappenschitz]

POWERWOLF!!!!!!!! Much love y’all ❤️

[@420since1974]

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 "being at the end of one's rope." Stipe 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. 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."

[@LanceLust1980HugeTheWarningFan]

Vin is always losing his religion ;)

[@raisa_cherry33]

@@LanceLust1980HugeTheWarningFan 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 lmao

[@LanceLust1980HugeTheWarningFan]

@@raisa_cherry33 Very old post. Thanks for finding it funny :)

[@grumpyflyweight]

Michael Stipe had said that it was a classic obsession love song as well at the time. And hell, R.E.M. almost had their contract cut by Warner Bros when they were still trying to come up with a name for the album. Warner Bros called them and said, that the record release is gonna be affected and the release date is going to be affected if they didn't name the album right away. The artwork was done and someone said, "oh, shit, we're out of time." And Out Of Time became the name for the album.

[@darksideofthemood]

" Losing my religion " is a southern expression to say " Losing my calm "

[@dirkdiggler6316]

YAAAAAAAAAAS I LOVE THIS SONG

[@JayBurrd]

As I was looking at the mug you put one on the screen. Synchronicity at its finest 🌞

[@meganjudge2758]

Micheal Stipe said this was the one and only love song he ever wrote ….. he never wanted to write the typical live song like other bands…. And this is not typical but incredibly beautiful. I can listen to it over and over. And the use of the mandolin instead of a basic guitar

[@durhamcobain9312]

I like listening to you guys, nothing particular. Just welldone

[@DickyBenfield]

"Relationships are very very very difficult to navigate man..." Amen Brother. They are worth it, but they are HARD. Communication struggles... Truths... self-sabotaging and manipulation... oh my word, you two are hitting me in the feels... I don't always have time to watch your videos, but I enjoy them when I'm able.

[@DickyBenfield]

Overly analytical? I have no idea what you're talking about now. I don't over think things... Other people just under think them... 😜

[@user-nf5ht6dj6n]

Im 75 years old and still listen and watch REm songs and videos. Michael Stip the very best.❤❤❤

[@serfillustrated4018]

Amazing song..hits home

[@redhotchilifan98]

Really glad you guys checked this one out its a classic R.E.M was such a good band you should check out queen these are the days of our lives which was freddies final moments on camera

[@MrRCalden]

ahhh beautiful song.

[@1of9everytime38]

Lithium by Nirvana

[@chrislain1349]

Would be nice if they did Lithium Live @ the Paramount...that show was fantastic!

[@puddinpopbaebae5142]

Love you heaps Guys💜❤️

[@sainfalln]

One of my favorite songs!

[@jasonong7097]

The classic song of all times.

[@marksanmie5591]

I have so many R.E.M songs I love, daysleeper, star me kitten, nightswimming, me in honey.. I could go on. love these guys.

[@Tappystree]

When I was a kid I took this song so literally because the music video had so much religious imagery. It’s obviously about a relationship though when analyzing the lyrics, and that southern expression really puts it rest when understood. I did not know that. Great video.

[@blacktower7777]

Crowded House, Dont Dream Its Over!! You need to do it . Very important song that musicians like Mic Fleetwood and Dave Mustaine have spoke about and love. Crowded House Dont Dream Its Over!!

[@deezee1570]

While I may disagree with details, this is by far the best analysis (by the gentleman) I came across so far.

[@trez337]

I dont think I clicked the watch button faster before. Thank you VinAnd Sori. For next time how about: System of a Down - Sad Statue

[@sydneexxceasy9063]

This band was higr in my child hood and im 29 now and still rock this song often between my rap and death metal phases

[@danielsinnott2343]

REM is one of my favorite bands of all time. So happy you liked this one and I'm impressed with the lyrical breakdown considering Michael Stipe's lyrics can be cryptic at times. He was also a pretty good friend with Kurt Conain. If you're looking for more from REM I'd suggest Everybody Hurts, Sweetness Follows, Strange Currencies, Elecrolite, and Drive as some to start with.

[@Forwhomthebelltolls24]

Beautiful song from arguably the most thought provoking band from US....Vin should love this song

[@beegojeeson1834]

One of my all time favorites. I'm amazed you guys don't know this band

[@paulwheelan1106]

That is one of the most open discussions and discourses of that song I have heard...As with Michael Stipe...You are right, you are wrong...His lyrics are always open to who hears them...xxx

[@stevew585]

Michael Stipe is a poet, genius Singer/Song writer, what a CLASSIC!

[@andrewsmokler7173]

Rem " orange crush " live at pinkpop 89 one if their best performances ever!

[@that-avr-drummer]

R.E.M. the one I love....you guys would dig it

[@3rdmember]

Every body hurts will for sure get sori emotional. Such a great song.

[@tarmotyyri6733]

R.E.M. (Rapid Eye Movement) was a great band & this song is one of my favorites, so thanks for reacting to that. 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 "being at the end of one's rope." Stipe (One of the band members) told The New York Times the song was about romantic expression. He told that "Losing My Religion" is about "someone who pines for someone else. It's unrequited love, what have you."

[@steveschmidt9792]

Blackfoot - Highway Song Outlaws - Green Grass and High Tides Molly Hatchet - Fall of the Peacemakers

[@williammcclelland6789]

New to the channel and quickly becoming a fan. Would love to see you review Silent Lucidity by Queensrych.

[@donfields1234]

Rem is a great band with lots of excellent songs, "everybody hurts" will be one of sori's favorite songs im sure. Deep lyrics, stories and great musical talent. Oh and for vin you gottta do korn skrillex get up. Great work.

[@piratezippy]

I actually was going to suggest this song. REM were great originators. and really good live

[@slothkng]

Live -Lightning Crashes keep the 90s going lol

[@Tompa8989]

A great song from a fantastic album, but lyrical wise there are more interesting songs from them, like I Alone or Top. I Alone is seriously a must reaction.

[@Damien_Paxton]

Al Lefrancois and Overcome

[@DanjCQ]

I believe I have a pretty accurate interpretation of the meaning. I recall a contemporary interview at the time where he said it was not about religion. Michael Stipe wrote deeply personal introspective lyrics. In addition, he was shy and avoided the spotlight of fame. I believe this reflected his relationship with his fans and how he opened himself up to them by writing these deeply personal lyrics/thoughts. This is revealed when he says "maybe I said too much" "haven't said enough", the lament of the songwriter on how far to open himself up to the public for his art. When he says "That was just a dream" was a reflection on performing and right after returns to the shy guy in the corner. I believe he wanted to evoke an emotional response but at the same time was uncomfortable and unsure of the result. It was actually brilliant writing. On a personal note, R.E.M. was just like one of us at the time. I am about the same age and in college, my roommate was a DJ at the campus station. R.E.M. first gained popularity on college radio as an independent indie band. We were into R.E.M. way before they became popular. Their love of music, everyman look and uncomfortableness with fame really struck a cord. Today, I am still moved by the timeless quality of the music. Not for your reviews but personally you should check out their first appearance on Letterman. It is great for many reasons not the least of which is they do a second song that Dave asks "what's the name" and they reply "we haven't named it yet" turns out to be a classic "Diver 8". It is also funny how between sets Michael Stipe just goes back and sits on stage and avoids the limelight when Dave talks to the band. It is rare to see such an early performance considering how massive they became in the 80's-90's.

[@jcgold608]

LIVE (band name) lightning Crashes. Amazing vocalist. You guys are great by the way. Guilty pleasure watching.

[@markuse3472]

You two don't seem compatible, but I hope you are happy and dealing with life positively and unified, one unit, for the good of you both and all involved in your lives. Be safe.

[@fredthelocalvillager5857]

REM is awesome ....try to react to more of their songs . They're like pop rock-ish / alternative .

[@GS-xt8fu]

You’re right he was going through a lot of changes in his life and he wasn’t sure which way was up and down and what he should do or what he shouldn’t do. I heard them talking about it and like the gentleman below said it’s a southern, I’m losing my religion. He said it just represented all the changes that he was going through And struggling with those choices and decisions.

[@gergemini2993]

always liked this song - defo my fav REM track - i also like "Shiny Happy People" an ANTI-DOTE too "everybody hurts" - listen to both and you will understand what i mean :) this is one of the BEST songs ever written imo....really enjoyed your analysis of the lyrics !

[@IntyMichael]

Never heard about R.E.M.? That's must be what "living under a rock" is all about.

[@BatFan1]

REM hasnt been relevant since the early 90s, basically since Out of Time. It's not out of the question for anyone to have never heard of them, especially if their genre of music wasnt one you were interested in listening. Ask any teenager right now who is REM and/or to name of song of theirs, and i would guess less than 10% will have heard of them.

[@wvusmc]

I found that to be interesting but I grew up when REM were popular.

[@bjrnarbjrnarsson5845]

of course they know this song. Don't let them fool you :D

[@0okamino]

BatFan1 - _Out of Time_ seems to be where their relevance was starting to slide, but I'd say it managed to hold on until after _Monster._ Of course, that's still just 1994-95, so point taken. _Murmur_ to _Out of Time_ is an impressive run.

[@masteriansun]

and i thought i had a sheltered life...but then again i'm also 41

[@cerisewilson4088]

Remember in the Hootie and the Blowfish song you reviewed the lyrics mentioned Mr. Stipe? That’s Michael Stipe, the singer.

[@mikkos9982]

Belle & Sebastian - If you´re feeling sinister

[@IslamAmr]

One of my favorite songs ever

[@capt_c2725]

Neat experiment... You know that your listening and discussion of a song together influence each other. Try listening to a song separated and make individual videos discussing the interpretation of the same song and see how different your interpretation differs.

[@tommymcgregor1721]

R e m had a lot of great music

[@bojanpantelic7487]

Thanks for REM guys,you really have to listen to their song It's the end of the world as we know it, and later on The one I love, Man opon the moon,...... They were great great great band

[@Huesos138]

Have mercy, Sori. Phew!

[@86jenjuan]

What about a reaction to a full live concert? That would be epic!!

[@wvusmc]

Orange Crush and Night Swimming probably my top REM songs

[@glennjonsson1819]

I think the phrase "that was just a dream" refers to all of the previous story. Really loved this reaction.

[@mpronmpron7676]

They are great

[@theartistformerlyknownasje6358]

Great song a classic 💯

[@ingobordewick6480]

Hey there! I also would love to see you reacting on Joy Division - Love will tear us apart and Isolation from the same band. Joy Division was a british "Post-Punk-Band" in the late 70. The singer Ian Curtis took his own live in 1980, short before the start of their first US-Tour.

[@mode3517]

Other fantastic REM songs off the top of my head Nightswimming Daysleeper Bad day It's the end of the world as we know it Stand Shiny Happy People What's The Frequency, Kenneth? Man on the Moon The Great Beyond Radio Free Europe and many many more

[@blackfuneral8226]

Vin is enjoying himself way too much! lol

[@obligatoryhandle]

So glad they didn't do the video, as that would have drawn all their attention to the religious imagery. Without that distraction, Sori totally got it right away. She even recognized the title idiom that Stipe sometimes gets accused of making up. I don't think "every waking hour" is about obsession. I agree with Sori's interpretation. She's thinking about it from the POV of the song. It sounds like obsession to Vin because he's the kind of person you might have to walk on eggshells around because he's going to run roughshod over you with his own POV and you don't want that to cause you pain. It looks to him like you are always just hanging on his every word or picking fights with him, like you won't give him space. But all you see is how far away he is from where you want to be with him.

[@Fedorevsky]

No, the song is about obsession. Stipe has elaborated on this numerous times.

[@LanceLust1980HugeTheWarningFan]

obligatoryhandle , I agree that Vin is a total creep. He goes too far with his obsession to make others stand-offish. Listening to their discussion in regards to Sori's assessment, which I think is very accurate, without the video, it's like listening to dysfunctional parents. I thought I was a control freak some of the time, but listening to Vin, yipes! The link is for Vin and his God: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXrEd6d3gNOkeLc

[@mikeb3835]

I've always liked the song, but, never thought too much about it's meaning, and being able to read the lyrics as I listened to the song really help me understand what the song was all about.

[@tarcisiojunior511]

Kriegsmachine None Shall See Redemption Same Mgla’s line up. Remarkable song.

[@sainfalln]

YEEEEESS

[@jlsagely6892]

Vin, REM has a catalog, of “driving” songs. Fill up your tank.

[@AndreyFadeev-rw3jx]

Great song about being in love and not being able to admit it. Other songs that focus on the same feelings are "Ever Falling in Love" by Buzzcocks and "Creep" by Radiohead.

[@humbertorodriguez5080]

This was probably one of mtv's biggest anthem. They played the video 24/7. Can't tell me you've never heard this.

[@raisa_cherry33]

Indeed ❤❤❤❤😍👏

[@adrathemetaloutlaw754]

Drive is my fave jam from REM. The whole album Automatic for the People is a good one.

[@pedroprado5628]

Please react to Angra - The Shadow Hunter Old band from the new lead guitarist of Megadeth Brazilian metal

[@evilvolts]

R.E.M. Everybody Hurts is my favorite song by them. I love both the 911 tribute version and also the TAC drunk driving commercial version of Everybody Hurts.

[@muhdrizwan9970]

Suggest you guys react to some Rise Against.They have some good messages in their songs

[@tylerhelton727]

Check out triviums cover of losing my religion. Good reaction!

[@avilesfelipe]

Last night I saw this vid and wonder when Sori&Vin Will do a review! No lie 🙌

[@mtaffer]

They are alternative rock My favorite R.E.M. song is "fall on me"

[@TomTom-ui9hg]

Try listening to Everybody Hurts. It's really a great song which I can imagine many will relate to.

[@kennyjfresh1]

Sori, I agree with your thoughts 😥🙏🙏😥