REM Losing My Religion Reaction | Lyrics Analysis

A song that has nothing to do with religion yet for many years people often felt that it was. An interesting discussion by Kirti and Savio on this song.
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We are two counselors, teachers, stay-at-home parents who enjoy listening to music for the first time.
We give LIVE, insightful, deep and honest reactions.
We (Kirti and Savio) hold 4 university degrees, 4 institute diplomas and attended dozens of courses to enhance our understanding of the world we live in.
Savio's content has clocked 820 million views since 1999. He has appeared in the media 70 times for his expertise in his core skills.
He completed his Masters in Counseling & Psychotherapy from IPMS, Mumbai.
He completed 3 management diplomas including the prestigious Diploma in Marketing Management from NMiMS University.
He graduated with a First Class in Psychology & Sociology from Mumbai University's L.S. Raheja College.
Savio has conducted tons of courses, lectures and training programs in various topics since 1996.
He started the first online counseling course in India.
I (Kirti), have a strong commerce and management background. My exposure to music from outside India is limited.
I started listening to music from outside India only when I met Savio. I give a first time and insightful reaction to most music that I react to.
I completed my Masters in Commerce (specializing in Management) from Mumbai University.
I graduated in Commerce (specializing in Management) from Mumbai University.
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[@miketalbert2770]

You know when the hand dancing starts, Savio is feeling good! 😁

[@kwcozort]

I don't know what the dance is that you do in some videos but I love it. It looks like 1 part martial arts, 1part pizza dough tossing and 1 part Uma Thurman dancing in Pulp Fiction......LOVE IT!

[@SheenaRea]

Michael Stipe said in an interview this comes from that southern phrase, people say it when disappointing things happen or they get frustrated, etc. Always loved the song. You are both great, just subbed.

[@talk2xonita]

I was 13 when I fell in love with these guys :) , forever one of my favorites

[@bdh1580]

I really love you guys. You actually listen.

[@achilles6578]

One of the greatest songs of all time

[@mikeberray1175]

I love you guys. You know which big emotional hits to pick. I wish you all the best. Do some Pink Floyd guys.

[@mix6809]

even tho i'm a metal head, i love this song...

[@michaelhathaway496]

This is my favorite song. It’s perfect!

[@yv2929]

A wonderful alt music track 🤗 A love song, it's about a man who loses his cool and says too much and now stands to lose the woman he loves😪 Good reaction and hand dance Enoma 😀

[@coreydean6540]

Losing my religion is not meant literally. It is a southern saying for losing ones temper.

[@jeffmurray1681]

Or losing your faith in how life is going at the moment.

[@transmit13]

80's R.E.M. on IRS records is where the real magic is. Their best era, imo.

[@transmit13]

Pretty Persuasion, Don't Go Back To RockVille, Life and How To Live It, Fall On Me, Radio Free Europe, Moral Kiosk, Catapult, etc, etc.

[@ceeph36]

Losing my religion is a common saying in the south in America. Michael Stipe is from Atlanta. You were spot on with its meaning.

[@bongzilla9880]

When I was younger I didn't like R.EM it wasn't fast or hard enough for me but now I'm older I like them. Guess I'm getting soft :).

[@kevinwheesysouthward9295]

Bong Zilla right there with ya brother

[@barbarachieppo8290]

Love this song so much I love Michael's vocals and that mandolin is beautiful Will you react to 'The One I Love' by REM. Thank you

[@foots-qt4pk]

Losing your religion is a American Southern term meaning getting very angry

[@willpina]

This song is about unrequited love. More specifically about Michael Stipe's homosexual feelings toward someone who is not gay, when he himself was confused about his own sexuality.

[@LarryPeteet]

To me, it was about young Men's Angst. Feeling alone with all of your feelings while listening to this song for me. Humbly,

[@mikelucey5035]

"I think I thought".

[@paulwheelan1106]

You hit the nail on the head..Manfolin....But the song is about a break up...and being upset because someone has moved on xxx Well spotted Kids xxxx

[@stuarthastie6374]

Namaste enoma. Kirti i think you are the closer with the idea of frustration. Stipe is from the “Bible bIelt” of USA, think it is about his difficulties coming out as gay to family. This song is from before he came out publicly.

[@johnroberts7018]

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[@420since1974]

I'm hearing a fuzzy type echo on all of your reactions when either of you are speaking. Maybe check your microphone settings.

[@trishferris7355]

Gin Blossoms. Anyone remember them?

[@wildylupous]

Man in Box by Alice in Chains.

[@mode3247]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@wleon4068]

I took this song to literally mean that someone is losing faith...losing their religion. Losing faith in God. I have always took this song to mean that. Of course, I suppose you could look a this song in another way [like losing your temper?]. But for me, that does not sit right.