Loosing My Religion
072. R.E.Ma栀獴 Lyrics
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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 spotlight
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 spotlight
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
Why try?
That was just a dream, just a dream, just a dream
Dream
"Loosing My Religion" is a song by R.E.M, that was released in 1991. This song’s title is a southern expression that means one has lost his or her temperament or composure or "is at the end of one's rope." The lyrics are quite ambiguous but generally depict the singer's intense emotions, feelings of vulnerability and confusion regarding their relationship with someone. The opening line, "Oh, life is bigger, it's bigger than you and you are not me" seems to be contrasting the scale and size of life compared to an individual, suggesting that the singer’s problems are small in comparison to the bigger picture.
The chorus of the song, "That’s me in the corner, that’s me in the spotlight, losing my religion" has been interpreted in different ways with no specific religious affiliation attached to it, but in an interview, lead singer Michael Stipe explained that the song was about anxiety and the pressures of modern-day life. Therefore, "losing my religion" in this context is synonymous with losing one's mind or composure due to the pressures of daily life. The verse "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, why try?" seems to be about the singer’s efforts to please someone or to get someone to love them, but they feel like their attempts are hopeless and will fail. This last part of the song is an indication of the singer’s fear of failure, and their attempt to come to terms with the possibility of not getting what they want.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, life is bigger
Life is vast and significant.
It's bigger
It's larger than what we can comprehend.
Than you and you are not me
We are all unique and separate individuals.
The lengths that I will go to
I'm prepared to do whatever it takes.
The distance in your eyes
I sense a lack of connection between us.
Oh no, I've said too much
I may have spoken too freely.
I set it up
I created this situation.
That's me in the corner
I feel isolated and vulnerable.
That's me in the spotlight
I'm subject to scrutiny and criticism.
Losing my religion
I'm losing my sense of identity and values.
Trying to keep up with you
I'm struggling to keep pace with your expectations.
And I don't know if I can do it
I'm unsure if I'm capable.
I haven't said enough
I'm still holding back.
Every whisper
Every word I say.
Of every waking hour
During every moment I'm awake.
I'm choosing my confessions
I'm selectively deciding what to reveal.
Like a hurt lost and blinded fool, fool
I feel vulnerable and foolish.
Consider this
Take this into account.
The hint of the century
This could be a significant piece of advice.
The slip that brought me
A mistake that caused my downfall.
To my knees, failed
I was defeated and overwhelmed.
What if all these fantasies
What if my dreams and aspirations are unrealistic?
Come flailing around?
What if they prove to be unachievable?
Now I've said too much
I fear that I've revealed too much.
But that was just a dream
My hopes and desires are just illusions.
Try, cry
I'm trying, but it's making me sad.
Why try?
Why keep making the effort if it's causing me pain?
That was just a dream, just a dream, just a dream
My idealized version of reality is not achievable.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: William Thomas Berry, Peter Lawrence Buck, Michael E. Mills, John Michael Stipe
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"Losing My Religion"
Oh life, it's 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 spotlight
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 spotlight
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, why try
That was just a dream
Just a dream
Just a dream, dream
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@MarcosAntonio_ig3x
Oh, life, it's 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've said it all
That's me in the corner
That's me in the spotlight
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've said it all
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 spotlight
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, why try?
That was just a dream
Just a dream
Just a dream, dream
@DavidRodriguez-gk2gz
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 spotlight
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 spotlight, I'm
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, why try?
That was just a dream
Just a dream, just a dream
Dream
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Lyrics
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
@ailo8625
Stop Asking Who’s Still Listening!..
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@natliekla
My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤️
@klaratgrs7528
Rip🙏
@joshlewis575
Dread that day, stay strong. Don't know if your dad liked r&b but "dance with my father again " by Luther vandross is a great dad song.
@mukulmehra8
Peace be upon him
@dillon0829
I’m so sorry to hear that. Btw I just saw you commented on Every Breath You take. What a coincidence
@nycsteak9597
I’ve been there. I also made a playlist of my dad’s favourite songs. It’s been a yr. I miss him everyday. Sending virtual hugs!
@AlternativeEchoes68
Its March 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song💙
@MartinBlackstarGomez
I’m right here man
@joeburford2744
Here I am