My dad used to play this song in the summer time, when I was a kid. He would open all the windows and I just remember the feeling of the air coming through the house and this song playing on the radio. It was this song that sparked my love of music, and those summer days listening to it. I was probably in 3rd or 4th grade. I’m 28 now.
This represents me leaving the church back in 1979. The oppressive teachings and truth finally comes out. 🙌 43 years of being released and truth did set me free.
When I was 17, I truly feel in love with someone who was very dear to my heart all my life, we grew up together, our parents were best friends. He suffered from drug addiction, and I always tried so hard to help him, during our relationship I printed out these lyrics and gave them to him, this song is how our friendship and relationship was word for word. We didn't work out, we broke up, but I tried so hard to save him still after the break up, and never stopped loving him. On July 14th 2017 he passed away from an overdose, and this song makes me cry everytime i hear it, i wish so hard I could of saved him. The part when he says "but that was just a dream.." rips right through me on how badly I wanted and would dream about saving him and seeing him clean and happy 💔
That's a shame, when I met my partner (my first love, first anything tbh :-P) I was a heroin addict, didn't want to put her through that but she was my neighbor and she took to chapping me every morning to go out walking, and to be so comfortable with anybody (I had bad anxiety) was quite amazing to me, we were spending a lot of time together and I was managing to keep clean, one night she was talking to her friend about struggling to find a guy who wasn't afraid to commit and I blurted out that it was exactly what I wanted, she didn't realize that I was suggesting that we start a serious relationship so I asked directly, really showing my complete lack of any experience with women, but hey, we have two kids now and she has said that in every aspect I have been the best partner she had, except for maybe my low confidence outside of with her, so must've done something right. And what I get from her is so much better than heroin! (The love I mean! Although...) Just wish it could be different for you, my partner loves this song, she had me blast it all night in bed drinking and having fun! Good days, although we stopped the heavy drinking, we remained the couple always holding hands with our heads on each other and I think the guy downstairs still hates us!
@@5688gamble Hey Stranger also addict been alcoholic even is legal still drug congrats you and significant other keeping sober is not easy believe guy or High Power wants to be sober. I should know helping with the urge to drink again loss my spouse, home, income, and recently my Mom.I'm grateful my High Power gave a blessing reconnect with lost relationship and he is now my Fiancé we getting married soon. You're and Gf are in my prayers and thoughts.
@Jeffrey Bamford there is nothing wrong with being on methadone, I've been on it for 3 years. I always tell myself if I have to be on it for the rest of my life that's ok because I'm not lying, stealing and just being a shitty person. Keep your head up don't be so hard on yourself 😉
@saadhn4216 I interpret this verse as a person put on the "spot" or spot lighted by another. Closely watching them to see a reaction after they have done something to trigger said person "in the corner". They are basically backed into a "corner" by the other person wanting to see what is there next move,action or even words to speak. He is losing his "religion" or in other words faith or patience with the person putting them in this situation...but music is great because people can take from it and utilize what helps them to get through any situation or feeling imo.
@@saadhn4216First off, it has nothing to do with religion, but the way a lot of people are treated by those who think they are better than anyone else.
A southern person would know that losing your religion has nothing to do but indicates a person acting completely out of character and drawing undo attention to themselves ,usually negative
I don't know why.....song brings me back to a girl. She really loved me, but I didn't acknowledge her love. I was the fool, thinking that she was just using me. Only when she was gone did I realize that reality, and also that I loved her. A great, irreversible loss in my life. We are still friends, but the past is like the spilled milk. She walks beside me in my dreams even now, ten years later.
I know exactly how you feel. I would give anything to go back 20 years and realize that the girl that loved me could have brought me so much happiness and like a fool, I never could see myself in the future with her. It's one my greatest regrets and sadly, I can't bring those moments back.
As a Deaf person, this was one of my favorite songs. I would blast the volume up all the way up and just listening to the beats pulled me out of some really dark moments years ago.
I'm not legally deaf (I mean, it'll probably keep getting worse) but I totally get this as someone with hearing loss. I actually, a couple years ago (so seven or so years ago, because the millennium change messed up my sense permanently there) had this boss about most of our ages, but she liked to play naggy mummy. One day, came in with my Walkman still on--many remember how loud tape Walkman got (or get, for those of us still using them) and she was on about how I'd lose my hearing. Of course, it was loud because I'm losing my hearing in the first place 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Very well done for getting clean. It’s not about religion though. Losing his religion means he is angry. It’s an American south saying. The song is about a crush, and being unable to tell person you like them so trying to hint to the person in the hope they give you a sign or make their feelings known.
Yes Praise God , I did to, rather He called me home and I'm so happy for you , we need to be strong its 2021 and life is hard if you are awake to what's going on the end is nigh look up for you your redemption
@@davidmcmullen6485 I look at any art like music as interpreted by the listener. You very well may be right, the song just has different meaning to me.
Youngsters remember, when an older person or relative is listening to 'oldies' and they say " this is a good one, listen", do it because there are amazing songs like this
My dad had a stroke in 2018, and this song helped me through it, every time I thought I heard him laughing or trying I would play this song, I love you dad and I miss you.. I know you tried and I was in the corner just watching and helpless but your no longer in pain, I did not lose my religion instead you made my faith stronger 🙏❤️
I can't stop listening to this song. False security and non-reciprocal expectations...hopelessness no matter what he thinks, does and feels. I totally relate.
I lost my religion when I found out my wife was having an affair. I feared hell when I was religious , but after experiencing hell I’ve become a spiritual man . This song is a testament ..
And I grew closer to Jesus when spouse served me with divorce papers. He's all the matters in the end. He never leaves us nor forsakes us. Was single 6 years years then met my wonderful new spouse. I'm still on fire for God.
Amazing the way that happens, isn’t it? The way we get closer to God when we remove the religion and oppressive beliefs that are associated with it, is seriously amazing. 💫
@@user-mu7xh4sm3v You must not have children but if you do they must be extremely happy with you. Kids without punishment, discipline or education are not good for society. Gods way of punishment is similar but he’s eternal in love and punishment. He has given the ultimatum to be obedient.
I would probably have to say this is the absolute best song ever. Even though REM is not my favorite band, this song is beyond words or explanation. I can listen to this song on repeat for an entire day. There aren't many songs I can say that about.
A boy who i loved very much made me listen to this song. He broke my heart without even realizing out. I don't really miss him anymore, but this still feels like him, sour and sweet.
After being raised in a powerful, mind-control cult, having that belief system destroy my life and losing my family because I left it all, this song so adequately expresses my love for them, and my utter frustration at not being able to reach them; to not be able to help them to "wake up" to the reality of what they are a part of. This song, from the time I first heard it, has been my validation, my affirmation, and my support.
I am happy that you found this song, and that it has helped you so much. I am happy, also, that you came to realize what you now wish they could. Bless you❤
now i truly understand why ? the reason why my late husband who died 3 months ago always play this song..sing this song in his entire life..great lyrics..love it..
"Losing my religion" is an expression from the American South which means to become angry or lose your temper or patience. I.E. "If you don'r stop messing with me, I'm about to lose my religion with you." R.E.M. is from Athens, GA, so naturally this expression would be in common usage to them.
I first heard the expression when I went to boot camp at Ft. Benning in '87. We had a guy in out platoon from rural GA who used to say it all the time. His name was Wiggins. He explained it to me. I'm from NJ and had never heard that expression before.
Thank you. I am from Argentina. Although the metaphor of the title is deductible, it did not have the reference. (By the way, sorry for my "terrible English" :p )
This is the first song I heard that got me into REM. I was 10 and i found it by chance on the radio one night. A happy accident got me into one of the best bands in the world. One bar and I'm sent back to being 10 in the summer of 2001 and the musical discovery that a new radio transmitter created. That was just a dream. Just a dream. Or was it?
I remember when back in 2005 I had a phone and everytime it turned on this song would play, I heard this on the radio today and it bring back long lost memories 👌
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."
This song holds so much meaning to me. an unparallelled song in my opinion. I'm 99% sure that at least 85% of these comments are similar to mine. So, To anybody reading this going through something or have a loved one struggling with life in any way, my prayers are with you all. I'm rooting for you all! Keep those heads up!
This song helped me through a very hard break up, it's exactly how I felt, I'm playing it today because I finally get my divorce after 19 years of searching for him. Here's to a good future, thank u REM
Hi Im Latino and im taking and english course and I was just looking for music to practice my english but i've found this amazing song, I loved this, good bay and be careful un this pandemi
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."
dUUUUDE my dad used to play this when i was little and it's been stuck in my head snd when i think of 80s songs i've heard of as a kid this is the first one i think of and I judt remembered the lyrics and googled it, finally found the song of my childhood, super happy. Gives so much nostalgia man 😩😩
We lost a great man today The one and only Luke Perry aka Dylan McKay from the Iconic hit show Beverly Hills 90210. I first heard this song when it was playing on the radio in Dylan's car as Brenda broke up with him at the beach. And everytime I hear this song it makes me think of Dylan and Brenda💔💔💔 Rest in Peace Luke, you will be dearly missed. 1966 - 2019
I used to sing the refrain of this song on the school to my classmates when I was 8 years old back in 2004,they didn't know what song was,but I did......even better now with 21 years old in 2017,thank you dad for my great taste of music......
Wow. I heard this song for the first time just recently. I don't care about it's meaning but I like it a lot. It's a nice tune to play while walking your dog. At 66 I don't imagine I'll get too listen to it for 26 years however I'll give it my best shot . Keep on Rocking.
I stopped loving a person that i used to love the most. Now every lyrics of this song starts making sense to me. She can't be bigger than my life, and I can't emotionally be wavered by her.
I was 12 yo when this song helped me get out of religion , and become atheist, i dont know if it means something else in south US, and i dont care . what it said became clear to me it was related to ppl who are false and hypocrites but Religious as one can be . This song made clear to me that there where some other ppl who could see that and was not going to keep up with that hypocresy. I felt not lonely then , and happy to leave all the religious programming in my brain behind. It was not easy , i felt insecure but every single time i heard it , i felt reassured, crazy, right'? Living happily atheist and free since then . Greetings from Mexico.
I used to listen to this wonderful song as you were going through the darkest time of your life. Now you're finally free from your demons and you found peace. Fly high, Vic.
Heard this song for the first time in the movie Endings, Beginnings, which I highly recommend everyone to watch it. This song is full of meaning, and while I haven’t had the same experiences as many people with this song, it does mean a lot to me, in a way that I can’t even explain.
My favorite song EVER made. Out of the million's of songs, this one is it. My life described by song. 1st song i ever knew from beginning to end. Back in 1991. Still hits...
55 ans j écoute toujours quand je traverse une tempête dansma Vie..... je l ai entendu la première fois a 25 ans assise sur la plage avec mon enfant dans les bras, en attendant un train pour pouvoir m enfuir d une relation tres toxique... cette chanson me faisait pleurer de par le timbre et l interpretation de ce chanteur...un mélange de désespoir et d espoir... Et pourtant j était nul en anglais..
This is one of my mom's favorite songs and she used to play it a lot during my childhood. Now I'm 15,I fell in love with this song once again, especially because of the lyrics "Losing my religion" destroys me and at the same time,it gives me strength to move on
@@sagitariosolitario774 Certainly you may ask. Catholic. I was a strong believer as a child. As I grew into my teens I became... disaffected. The endless rituals. The lack of devotion that I saw in priests and nuns. I still believe in the moral principles. But I have little respect for the petrified organization of the church.
A song about unrequited love that I first listened when I was a kid. Only a few years did I read a Michael Stipe interview where he revealed its meaning, it’s basically the story of my life.
Meni je bar pomogla toliko puta u životu a imam 62 godine i vraćala sam joj se uvijek u najtežim svojim trenucima i tada sam najbolje i shvatila njen smisao unatoč svojem lošem "engleskom".
In the song, Michael Stipe sings the lines "That's me in the corner/That's me in the spotlight/Losing my 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 "being at the end of one's rope." Stipe told The New York Times the song was about romantic expression.[8] He told Q that "Losing My Religion" is about "someone who pines for someone else. It's unrequited love, what have you."[9] 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.'"[10]
@@aileensotorosa7422 Same here, I wasn’t even born yet when this song came out (born in 1995) though I discovered it only a few years ago it’s one of my favs by them
This song made me realise that there is sooooooooooooo much more to life than religion. - Drink, Drugs, Smoking, Women, Partying, Travelling, BEING YOURSELF ! Thank you, J. The first real friend ever. 🇺🇸
This song has always made me think of my narcissistic mother, her broken promises, and my niave hope that she would/will someday change. Very bittersweet. Edit: it has now been 2 years since I posted this. For those who are interested in an update- I've officially gone no contact with my mother after 35 years of nothing but patience and forgiveness on my part. Maybe I've been nieave this whole time. But I have no choice but to prioritize myself and my children. It's time to focus on healing now. To all of u who have commented such kind words.. it might just seem like a yt comment to u but it means the world to me. And to those of u who have shared your own stories.. I wish u nothing but strength and healing for all of u🖤
Cherish the moments that you still with your mother I wish I still had my mother everytime I hear this song makes me cry my mom passed last year in May so cherish every moment you have with your mother
i fantastic song,words and music and it reminds me of the day my son passed and our minister refused to baptise him as he didn't know him enough although we were full members of the church and his assistant had visited him in hospital daily for over a weak.l love doing and music not as much as l loved my son ,a happy sad song.
For anyone who's not from the Southern States and probably don't understand "Losing my Religion" is Southern slang for "Getting Angry, aggravated, and annoyed so much that you're ready to fight." It actually doesn't have anything to do with Religion. Lol
But where did the slang term originate from in the first place? Surely someone got so angry, aggravated and annoyed that he abandoned his religious teachings to maybe "turn the other cheek"(?) and he went out and fought someone? I've found many of these sayings have an origin in the literal meaning. Also I've seen one video of this song and it shows scenes from different religious practices, unless of course that was just a play on the song title?
@@katelearoyd3963 it is indeed reference to becoming so angry as to act in an "unchristian" manner temporarily. It's primarily used by Religious Southerners and you won't hear it much outside of that subgroup (although it's a very big sub group) . The imagery of using different Religions is definitely just a play on the title.
I'm am Alabama boy loved REM for years .heard that said many times" loosin my religion " always thought it to be southern slang but 2 pac says it in one of his songs so idk .did he get it from. The south
Oh life is bigger It's bigger than you And you are not me The lengths that I will go to The distance in your eyes Oh no I've said too much I set it up That's me in the corner That's me in the spot-light Losing my religion Trying to keep up with you And I don't know if I can do it Oh no I've said too much I haven't said enough I thought that I heard you laughing I thought that I heard you sing I think I thought I saw you try Every whisper, of every waking hour I'm choosing my confessions Trying to keep an eye on you Like a hurt, lost and blinded fool, fool Oh no I've said too much I set it up Consider this Consider this the hint of the century Consider this the slip That brought me to my knees, failed What if all these fantasies come Flailing around Now I've said too much I thought that I heard you laughing I thought that I heard you sing I think I thought I saw you try But that was just a dream That was just a dream That's me in the corner That's me in the spot-light Losing my religion Trying to keep up with you And I don't know if I can do it Oh no I've said too much I haven't said enough I thought that I heard you laughing I thought that I heard you sing I think I thought I saw you try But that was just a dream Try, cry, fly, try That was just a dream Just a dream Just a dream, dream
One of the best thing about being in Recovery. Got rid of Religion and Legalism. Following the God, of my understanding. I will be facing the judgement alone. Even with spiritual things, we can agree to disagree. Took a very long time, for me to deal with this, when I got into the program. Especially since I had been in a cult.
I remember like yesterday , but it was too many years ago , everything is changed in her life , the only thing which is not changed is my feelings and lyrics of that song ,
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My dad used to play this song in the summer time, when I was a kid. He would open all the windows and I just remember the feeling of the air coming through the house and this song playing on the radio. It was this song that sparked my love of music, and those summer days listening to it. I was probably in 3rd or 4th grade. I’m 28 now.
Me and you both however 8 years prior!
We'll it's time to Crack them windows Katy, n turned this songggg too the loudest notch....your dad probably dancing arounding jus like m3333
This was my dad's favorite song....
Comments like this is why i still go to youtube for music!
I had a similar experience. Except my dad would pull out his old records and CDs and blast them every Sunday morning waking me and my siblings up.
Still listening to this banger in 2024🔥
Me too: Algorymnths seem random but maybe not?
Me coz one of my fav song
I lived these lyrics....as a teen i listened....as an adult i FEEL every word and it hits different!!!! This is a masterpiece!!!
This represents me leaving the church back in 1979. The oppressive teachings and truth finally comes out. 🙌 43 years of being released and truth did set me free.
When I was 17, I truly feel in love with someone who was very dear to my heart all my life, we grew up together, our parents were best friends. He suffered from drug addiction, and I always tried so hard to help him, during our relationship I printed out these lyrics and gave them to him, this song is how our friendship and relationship was word for word. We didn't work out, we broke up, but I tried so hard to save him still after the break up, and never stopped loving him. On July 14th 2017 he passed away from an overdose, and this song makes me cry everytime i hear it, i wish so hard I could of saved him.
The part when he says "but that was just a dream.." rips right through me on how badly I wanted and would dream about saving him and seeing him clean and happy 💔
I feel you.my son is on the same path.
That's a shame, when I met my partner (my first love, first anything tbh :-P) I was a heroin addict, didn't want to put her through that but she was my neighbor and she took to chapping me every morning to go out walking, and to be so comfortable with anybody (I had bad anxiety) was quite amazing to me, we were spending a lot of time together and I was managing to keep clean, one night she was talking to her friend about struggling to find a guy who wasn't afraid to commit and I blurted out that it was exactly what I wanted, she didn't realize that I was suggesting that we start a serious relationship so I asked directly, really showing my complete lack of any experience with women, but hey, we have two kids now and she has said that in every aspect I have been the best partner she had, except for maybe my low confidence outside of with her, so must've done something right. And what I get from her is so much better than heroin! (The love I mean! Although...) Just wish it could be different for you, my partner loves this song, she had me blast it all night in bed drinking and having fun! Good days, although we stopped the heavy drinking, we remained the couple always holding hands with our heads on each other and I think the guy downstairs still hates us!
You did the best you could...ultimately only he could've saved himself. Its not your fault. Please remember that stranger.
@@5688gamble Hey Stranger also addict been alcoholic even is legal still drug congrats you and significant other keeping sober is not easy believe guy or High Power wants to be sober. I should know helping with the urge to drink again loss my spouse, home, income, and recently my Mom.I'm grateful my High Power gave a blessing reconnect with lost relationship and he is now my Fiancé we getting married soon. You're and Gf are in my prayers and thoughts.
@Jeffrey Bamford there is nothing wrong with being on methadone, I've been on it for 3 years. I always tell myself if I have to be on it for the rest of my life that's ok because I'm not lying, stealing and just being a shitty person. Keep your head up don't be so hard on yourself 😉
"That's me in the corner...that's me in the spotlight...I'm losing my Religion trying to keep up with you..." What a powerful verse!
Could you explain to me this verse?
@saadhn4216 I interpret this verse as a person put on the "spot" or spot lighted by another. Closely watching them to see a reaction after they have done something to trigger said person "in the corner". They are basically backed into a "corner" by the other person wanting to see what is there next move,action or even words to speak. He is losing his "religion" or in other words faith or patience with the person putting them in this situation...but music is great because people can take from it and utilize what helps them to get through any situation or feeling imo.
@@saadhn4216First off, it has nothing to do with religion, but the way a lot of people are treated by those who think they are better than anyone else.
@@tomolvera3383love this explanation. You got it friend.
A southern person would know that losing your religion has nothing to do but indicates a person acting completely out of character and drawing undo attention to themselves ,usually negative
I don't know why.....song brings me back to a girl. She really loved me, but I didn't acknowledge her love. I was the fool, thinking that she was just using me. Only when she was gone did I realize that reality, and also that I loved her. A great, irreversible loss in my life. We are still friends, but the past is like the spilled milk. She walks beside me in my dreams even now, ten years later.
😭 Many a young men’s tale
This is so sad. I hope one day you rekindle your love.
I know exactly how you feel. I would give anything to go back 20 years and realize that the girl that loved me could have brought me so much happiness and like a fool, I never could see myself in the future with her. It's one my greatest regrets and sadly, I can't bring those moments back.
This is a powerful song. It moved me to tears the first time I heard it. Truly a song that will always have meaning and never fade away..
As a Deaf person, this was one of my favorite songs. I would blast the volume up all the way up and just listening to the beats pulled me out of some really dark moments years ago.
Lol
May God heal and bless you much more in the days to come. Jesus loves you, so please say hello 😘
I'm not legally deaf (I mean, it'll probably keep getting worse) but I totally get this as someone with hearing loss.
I actually, a couple years ago (so seven or so years ago, because the millennium change messed up my sense permanently there) had this boss about most of our ages, but she liked to play naggy mummy. One day, came in with my Walkman still on--many remember how loud tape Walkman got (or get, for those of us still using them) and she was on about how I'd lose my hearing.
Of course, it was loud because I'm losing my hearing in the first place 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
I pray that before you leave this earth with all the new technology today you can hear this song and all the other ones as well you deserve this
@@yaiburanakul8505 fuck you if god cared he wouldnt of made him deaf
30 years later, still one of the best songs ever.
Anyone out there reading this while listening to this song, everything will be fine. I promise ❤
Thank you
About made me cry reading that 😂
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❤ yes it will!!!
My hope is withered, yet I am hardened
I definitely lost my religion when I was strung out on heroin and alcohol. I'm glad I found it again in my sobriety. God bless REM.
Very well done for getting clean.
It’s not about religion though. Losing his religion means he is angry. It’s an American south saying.
The song is about a crush, and being unable to tell person you like them so trying to hint to the person in the hope they give you a sign or make their feelings known.
Yes Praise God , I did to, rather He called me home and I'm so happy for you , we need to be strong its 2021 and life is hard if you are awake to what's going on the end is nigh look up for you your redemption
@@davidmcmullen6485 I look at any art like music as interpreted by the listener. You very well may be right, the song just has different meaning to me.
I got the same message from this song! Congratulations on your sobriety!!
@@vilmafernandez5242 thank u!
Youngsters remember, when an older person or relative is listening to 'oldies' and they say " this is a good one, listen", do it because there are amazing songs like this
the oldies are better than the crap we have now .
I *cannot* believe I’ve been listening to this for more than 30 years 😳
I'll be like you
30 years and counting, indeed. It still causes the same effect as it did when I heard it for the very first time.
@@kriss305kross Absolutely
@@Katie2986 🙏🏼
@@kriss305kross ☺️
My dad had a stroke in 2018, and this song helped me through it, every time I thought I heard him laughing or trying I would play this song, I love you dad and I miss you.. I know you tried and I was in the corner just watching and helpless but your no longer in pain, I did not lose my religion instead you made my faith stronger 🙏❤️
Love the song I'm in my 70s and remember when it was first released it was a great song then and it still is.
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I can't stop listening to this song. False security and non-reciprocal expectations...hopelessness no matter what he thinks, does and feels. I totally relate.
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When seeking love brings pain and wisdom.
After all these years, still brings me to tears.
This song is so dark, and sad, but yet it sounds so good. REM did a great job on this one.
My exact thought a minute ago!!💯💯💯
But that was not just a dream ! Seems he lost his faith, but faith is worth🌈
@@isaj2302 thats... a very big understatement
I think it's the truth that is starting to show its head, religion seem to me, a way of control, the divine in us.
@@tempus.narrabo religion is not faith. faith is a relation...
I,m 50, and i love REM. they have some great songs.
A truly awesome and talented band. Thank you R.E.M. for all your great music.
I lost my religion when I found out my wife was having an affair. I feared hell when I was religious , but after experiencing hell I’ve become a spiritual man . This song is a testament ..
And I grew closer to Jesus when spouse served me with divorce papers. He's all the matters in the end. He never leaves us nor forsakes us. Was single 6 years years then met my wonderful new spouse. I'm still on fire for God.
Praise the Lord
Amazing the way that happens, isn’t it? The way we get closer to God when we remove the religion and oppressive beliefs that are associated with it, is seriously amazing. 💫
@@ellachallas my point of view of God is not the one who punishes those who don't believe in him but the one who Respect the decision of his children
@@user-mu7xh4sm3v You must not have children but if you do they must be extremely happy with you. Kids without punishment, discipline or education are not good for society. Gods way of punishment is similar but he’s eternal in love and punishment. He has given the ultimatum to be obedient.
I would probably have to say this is the absolute best song ever. Even though REM is not my favorite band, this song is beyond words or explanation. I can listen to this song on repeat for an entire day. There aren't many songs I can say that about.
A boy who i loved very much made me listen to this song. He broke my heart without even realizing out. I don't really miss him anymore, but this still feels like him, sour and sweet.
After being raised in a powerful, mind-control cult, having that belief system destroy my life and losing my family because I left it all, this song so adequately expresses my love for them, and my utter frustration at not being able to reach them; to not be able to help them to "wake up" to the reality of what they are a part of. This song, from the time I first heard it, has been my validation, my affirmation, and my support.
I am happy that you found this song, and that it has helped you so much. I am happy, also, that you came to realize what you now wish they could. Bless you❤
now i truly understand why ? the reason why my late husband who died 3 months ago always play this song..sing this song in his entire life..great lyrics..love it..
These are some of the most original and thoughtful lyrics Ever. Dense layers of introspection and desire.
One of my favorites from R.E.M. This one pulled me out some really dark times.
Wii Bowling! Love that game
+Christopher Lee yes man
25, actually.
I'm glad to hear that bro! Keep rockin
Billy Moore pulling me out currently. hopefully...
"Losing my religion" is an expression from the American South which means to become angry or lose your temper or patience. I.E. "If you don'r stop messing with me, I'm about to lose my religion with you." R.E.M. is from Athens, GA, so naturally this expression would be in common usage to them.
Thank you!..from a georgian... mom use to say it all the time
@candi start using it its alot of fun to say haha but also your from alabama so in a metaphorical way "borrow some sugar from your neighbor" haha
Stipe explains this in the Song Exploder segment on this song.
I first heard the expression when I went to boot camp at Ft. Benning in '87. We had a guy in out platoon from rural GA who used to say it all the time. His name was Wiggins. He explained it to me. I'm from NJ and had never heard that expression before.
Thank you. I am from Argentina. Although the metaphor of the title is deductible, it did not have the reference. (By the way, sorry for my "terrible English" :p )
My favorite line is 'The lengths that I would go to... the distance in your eyes"
The lengths I would go to is something that just speaks to me.
This is the first song I heard that got me into REM. I was 10 and i found it by chance on the radio one night. A happy accident got me into one of the best bands in the world. One bar and I'm sent back to being 10 in the summer of 2001 and the musical discovery that a new radio transmitter created. That was just a dream. Just a dream. Or was it?
What a tune. REM are one of the most under acknowledged bands of our time
Huh? You must not have been around in the 80's and 90's.
@@pinksasquatch I had to laugh when I saw his comment
Donald Marshall
@@pinksasquatch 😂
2019, march
Im still great fan of this song anyone still listing this song .....just no words this kind of music green forever simply the best music .
Amazing how a song can be so dark and so awesome at the same time. Seriously this describes how I feel about the dating scene.
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believes on him shall not perish but have everlasting life
I remember when back in 2005 I had a phone and everytime it turned on this song would play, I heard this on the radio today and it bring back long lost memories 👌
my dad is 45 and loves to hear this music when we are on a roadtrip on the middle of the night.
my dad is 45, too
neverwoner not really
we're catholics but i still like this song
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."
Marie Alexander cool
this song will never get old it’s already 2021 and i’m listening it
Yep
I went to Karaoke at the end of September .. l sang this song , nailed it...
2022 actually
2055
Listening to it now lol
This song holds so much meaning to me. an unparallelled song in my opinion. I'm 99% sure that at least 85% of these comments are similar to mine. So, To anybody reading this going through something or have a loved one struggling with life in any way, my prayers are with you all. I'm rooting for you all! Keep those heads up!
2019!!! REM is one of the greatest bands ever!!!
This song helped me through a very hard break up, it's exactly how I felt, I'm playing it today because I finally get my divorce after 19 years of searching for him. Here's to a good future, thank u REM
All the best to you!
Feel better and remember when I was young, gods, now I'm 50 years old, thanks god for everything, family and health in Covid-19 Pandemi.
Hi Im Latino and im taking and english course and I was just looking for music to practice my english but i've found this amazing song, I loved this, good bay and be careful un this pandemi
I'm a hip hop producer but right now this is the soundtrack to my life.
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."
hmmm...never knew about that..
Thank's
I always loose my religion.
You're right!
USA...Your so up your arse.....USA...IS NOT THE WORLD....
All I can say, it's a true CLASSIC! Never gets old!!
dUUUUDE my dad used to play this when i was little and it's been stuck in my head snd when i think of 80s songs i've heard of as a kid this is the first one i think of and I judt remembered the lyrics and googled it, finally found the song of my childhood, super happy. Gives so much nostalgia man 😩😩
We lost a great man today The one and only Luke Perry aka Dylan McKay from the Iconic hit show Beverly Hills 90210. I first heard this song when it was playing on the radio in Dylan's car as Brenda broke up with him at the beach. And everytime I hear this song it makes me think of Dylan and Brenda💔💔💔 Rest in Peace Luke, you will be dearly missed. 1966 - 2019
Diane Trujillo same here liked this song ever since😥
I used to sing the refrain of this song on the school to my classmates when I was 8 years old back in 2004,they didn't know what song was,but I did......even better now with 21 years old in 2017,thank you dad for my great taste of music......
2020 who's still listening with mee?!
Listened in 1991, & still listening in 2017....26 years.
Wow. I heard this song for the first time just recently. I don't care about it's meaning but I like it a lot. It's a nice tune to play while walking your dog. At 66 I don't imagine I'll get too listen to it for 26 years however I'll give it my best shot . Keep on Rocking.
R O C K O N
Listening during coronavirus pandemic stay at home order in Ohio in 2020.
I will always be still listening to this
One of the best songs by my favorite band and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee R.E.M. This will play during my Memorial Service someday.
This song is so awesome! Depending on what's going on in your life it can be interpreted in so many ways. It's sad and hopeful at the same time
Me too brother! 30 years and its as good as it was. Great songs last time
One of my all time favourite song... Thanks REM for wonderful song
I've been jamming to this song for 24 years
This song just makes me look at life
in a whole different way its real deep.
Biggest song of the 90's. Still going strong through this modern crap.
I stopped loving a person that i used to love the most. Now every lyrics of this song starts making sense to me. She can't be bigger than my life, and I can't emotionally be wavered by her.
I was 12 yo when this song helped me get out of religion , and become atheist, i dont know if it means something else in south US, and i dont care . what it said became clear to me it was related to ppl who are false and hypocrites but Religious as one can be . This song made clear to me that there where some other ppl who could see that and was not going to keep up with that hypocresy. I felt not lonely then , and happy to leave all the religious programming in my brain behind.
It was not easy , i felt insecure but every single time i heard it , i felt reassured, crazy, right'? Living happily atheist and free since then .
Greetings from Mexico.
I used to listen to this wonderful song as you were going through the darkest time of your life. Now you're finally free from your demons and you found peace. Fly high, Vic.
Heard this song for the first time in the movie Endings, Beginnings, which I highly recommend everyone to watch it. This song is full of meaning, and while I haven’t had the same experiences as many people with this song, it does mean a lot to me, in a way that I can’t even explain.
My favorite song EVER made. Out of the million's of songs, this one is it. My life described by song. 1st song i ever knew from beginning to end. Back in 1991. Still hits...
Haha only reading the comments to see if anyone else holds this as their favorite song as I do as well! Awesome!
55 ans j écoute toujours quand je traverse une tempête dansma Vie..... je l ai entendu la première fois a 25 ans assise sur la plage avec mon enfant dans les bras, en attendant un train pour pouvoir m enfuir d une relation tres toxique... cette chanson me faisait pleurer de par le timbre et l interpretation de ce chanteur...un mélange de désespoir et d espoir... Et pourtant j était nul en anglais..
He wrote this for a love song to hisself hes basically singing to hisself..... Awesome.
This is one of my mom's favorite songs and she used to play it a lot during my childhood.
Now I'm 15,I fell in love with this song once again, especially because of the lyrics
"Losing my religion" destroys me and at the same time,it gives me strength to move on
Their music got me thru some hard times growing up esp this song and Everybody Hurts.
I lost my religion years ago. Thank God I still have music like this.
@Dreadogastus F May ask you what religion you loss don't mind asking?
@@sagitariosolitario774 Certainly you may ask. Catholic. I was a strong believer as a child. As I grew into my teens I became... disaffected. The endless rituals. The lack of devotion that I saw in priests and nuns.
I still believe in the moral principles. But I have little respect for the petrified organization of the church.
I’m still listening this in QUARENTINE! July 2020
Me too, listened to " Its the end of the world as we know it " before this
Shiny happy people up next 😉
Me too
Just a dream ...
@Lola your English is cancer.
No matter how the time pass, this never gets old
'Missing You Already' brought me here!
This song is a masterpiece!
Reena Victor topa musica mais
Reena Victor topa mais músicas
It’s was one of the most amazing songs in 90’s. I love it ❤
Podría escucharla 100 veces seguidas y seguirla cantando a todo pulmón. Me fascina.
Pulling me through some hard times! I’ve lost my religion a few times as of late. That was a dream for sure
A song about unrequited love that I first listened when I was a kid. Only a few years did I read a Michael Stipe interview where he revealed its meaning, it’s basically the story of my life.
Meni je bar pomogla toliko puta u životu a imam 62 godine i vraćala sam joj se uvijek u najtežim svojim trenucima i tada sam najbolje i shvatila njen smisao unatoč svojem lošem "engleskom".
Says it all. I'm 72 and its been my anthem ever since it came out.
In the song, Michael Stipe sings the lines "That's me in the corner/That's me in the spotlight/Losing my 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 "being at the end of one's rope." Stipe told The New York Times the song was about romantic expression.[8] He told Q that "Losing My Religion" is about "someone who pines for someone else. It's unrequited love, what have you."[9] 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.'"[10]
Bob Savage Good insight!
Bob Savage thanks for the info.
Ok nerd of the century
Yea it really surprised me when I found out they were from the same state I'm from. Georgia all the way!
Bob Savage WOW
REM owes it's popularity to the depression everyone has felt. Everybody hurts, and they are not afraid to share that.
REM owes it's popularity of the depression everyone has felt Everybody hurts and they are not afraid to share that
Listening to this gives me memories of mum driving my sister and I to school with this blaring in the car 😂😍
Your mom is good
@@nikhilkumar3447 she is 😍
❤
🙂
Эй, ребят, подписывайтесь на канал белый мел!
''the distance in your eyes'' that shit can be explained in 1000 way
This song makes me feel sad happy and numb
It's incredible
An absolute classic that takes me back to being a teenager.
Meanwhile, I'm a teenager wishing I'd grown up listening to this music
@@aileensotorosa7422 Same here, I wasn’t even born yet when this song came out (born in 1995) though I discovered it only a few years ago it’s one of my favs by them
This song made me realise that there is sooooooooooooo much more to life than religion. - Drink, Drugs, Smoking, Women, Partying, Travelling, BEING YOURSELF !
Thank you, J. The first real friend ever. 🇺🇸
Best song I ever heard. Hard to explain it in a foreign language. And now . What 's happened to you, REM? I think you've disappeared.
This song has always made me think of my narcissistic mother, her broken promises, and my niave hope that she would/will someday change. Very bittersweet.
Edit: it has now been 2 years since I posted this. For those who are interested in an update- I've officially gone no contact with my mother after 35 years of nothing but patience and forgiveness on my part. Maybe I've been nieave this whole time. But I have no choice but to prioritize myself and my children. It's time to focus on healing now. To all of u who have commented such kind words.. it might just seem like a yt comment to u but it means the world to me. And to those of u who have shared your own stories.. I wish u nothing but strength and healing for all of u🖤
Promises of Cranberries
God bless u girl.
@@zarkoknez4067 8
It wasn't in your control... Things are the way are... I'd just say that some people shouldn't be parents..
Cherish the moments that you still with your mother I wish I still had my mother everytime I hear this song makes me cry my mom passed last year in May so cherish every moment you have with your mother
i fantastic song,words and music and it reminds me of the day my son passed and our minister refused to baptise him as he didn't know him enough although we were full members of the church and his assistant had visited him in hospital daily for over a weak.l love doing and music not as much as l loved my son ,a happy sad song.
It's March of 2021 and I still listening this song, I just love it!
Musica que marcou minha adolescência. Estará na memória para sempre. Show.
Listened in 1991, & still listening in 2017....26 years.
Christopher Sorick 09876554321
But are you still listening in 2018?
I'm just listening this music now...love it
2018 still like it!
I was a spiritual guide in 1991.
2020 who's still listening with mee?!
Hate these "who's listening 2020?" Type comments ,
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bro thats of the besties...
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I've been jamming to this song for 24 years
Does anyone ever get tired of listening to this? Damn not me.
I've been jamming to this song for 24 years
Brian Pighini , so have I . Plan on jamming another 24.
So 90’s!
*claps very loudly*
How old are you???? you look like 20
22 years lol
2019 and this song still keeps me alive...
Forever one of the greatest songs . The fact that they don’t tour anymore kills me .
For anyone who's not from the Southern States and probably don't understand
"Losing my Religion" is Southern slang for "Getting Angry, aggravated, and annoyed so much that you're ready to fight." It actually doesn't have anything to do with Religion. Lol
But where did the slang term originate from in the first place? Surely someone got so angry, aggravated and annoyed that he abandoned his religious teachings to maybe "turn the other cheek"(?) and he went out and fought someone? I've found many of these sayings have an origin in the literal meaning. Also I've seen one video of this song and it shows scenes from different religious practices, unless of course that was just a play on the song title?
@@katelearoyd3963 it is indeed reference to becoming so angry as to act in an "unchristian" manner temporarily. It's primarily used by Religious Southerners and you won't hear it much outside of that subgroup (although it's a very big sub group) .
The imagery of using different Religions is definitely just a play on the title.
I thought it was about religion lol
I'm am Alabama boy loved REM for years .heard that said many times" loosin my religion " always thought it to be southern slang but 2 pac says it in one of his songs so idk .did he get it from. The south
Bunch of brilliant songs contains this one, for sure...
Haven't heard this song in forever, heard it today on the radio at a store. September 2017.
Oh life is bigger
It's bigger than you
And you are not me
The lengths that I will go to
The distance in your eyes
Oh no I've said too much
I set it up
That's me in the corner
That's me in the spot-light
Losing my religion
Trying to keep up with you
And I don't know if I can do it
Oh no I've said too much
I haven't said enough
I thought that I heard you laughing
I thought that I heard you sing
I think I thought I saw you try
Every whisper, of every waking hour
I'm choosing my confessions
Trying to keep an eye on you
Like a hurt, lost and blinded fool, fool
Oh no I've said too much
I set it up
Consider this
Consider this the hint of the century
Consider this the slip
That brought me to my knees, failed
What if all these fantasies come
Flailing around
Now I've said too much
I thought that I heard you laughing
I thought that I heard you sing
I think I thought I saw you try
But that was just a dream
That was just a dream
That's me in the corner
That's me in the spot-light
Losing my religion
Trying to keep up with you
And I don't know if I can do it
Oh no I've said too much
I haven't said enough
I thought that I heard you laughing
I thought that I heard you sing
I think I thought I saw you try
But that was just a dream
Try, cry, fly, try
That was just a dream
Just a dream
Just a dream, dream
Thanks, I couldn't find the lyrics
One of the best thing about being in Recovery. Got rid of Religion and Legalism. Following the God, of my understanding. I will be facing the judgement alone. Even with spiritual things, we can agree to disagree. Took a very long time, for me to deal with this, when I got into the program. Especially since I had been in a cult.
I remember like yesterday , but it was too many years ago , everything is changed in her life , the only thing which is not changed is my feelings and lyrics of that song ,
Lovely words
So sad :( best wishess to you..
I sad :( I hope everything is be like that you want