Loosing my religion
R.I.M 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
The song "Losing My Religion" by R.E.M has a deeper meaning than just the literalism of the title. The song is commonly interpreted as a breakup song or a song addressing unrequited love. However, the songwriter Michael Stipe claimed that "Losing My Religion" was originally just a southern phrase that means "at my wit's end," which in turn, means being at the last of one's resources.
The opening lyrics, "Oh, life is bigger / It's bigger / Than you and you are not me," could be interpreted as the lead character feeling small compared to the universe, as if he will never understand everything that life has to offer. The use of the phrase "losing my religion" in the chorus refers to being at one's wit's end and trying to cope with the situation. The song's narrator is trying to keep control of their feelings and avoid falling apart, realizing that they need to let go.
The phrases "Trying to keep up with you / And I don't know if I can do it" suggest that the singer is trying to maintain a relationship that may not be healthy for them. The lines "Every whisper / Of every waking hour / I'm choosing my confessions" highlight that the singer is very mindful of their actions and is constantly considering what they should share and what they should not with the other person.
Overall, "Losing My Religion" is a song about desperation, love, and possibly a hint of obsession. It urges listeners to analyze their own journeys and understand the need to let go of the things that are beyond our control.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, life is bigger
Life is larger than individual people
It's bigger
Life is grand and vast
Than you and you are not me
Life encompasses everyone, regardless of differences
The lengths that I will go to
I am willing to go far for what I believe
The distance in your eyes
I sense a divide between us
Oh no, I've said too much
I regret revealing so much of myself
I set it up
I created a situation that has now led to this
That's me in the corner
I feel isolated and vulnerable
That's me in the spotlight
All eyes are on me and I feel exposed
Losing my religion
Letting go of my beliefs
Trying to keep up with you
Attempting to match your expectations
And I don't know if I can do it
I doubt my ability to succeed
I haven't said enough
I feel like there is more I need to reveal
I thought that I heard you laughing
I believed you were enjoying my misery
I thought that I heard you sing
I believed you were joyful without me
I think I thought I saw you try
I believed you were putting in effort to help me
Every whisper
Every secretive thought I have
Of every waking hour
Throughout every moment of my life
I'm choosing my confessions
I am deciding what to reveal about myself
Like a hurt lost and blinded fool, fool
I feel foolish and alone
Consider this
Think about it
Consider this
Think about this
The hint of the century
The clue of a lifetime
The slip that brought me
The mistake I made that has led to my current situation
To my knees, failed
I have fallen from grace
What if all these fantasies
What if all these dream scenarios
Come flailing around?
Become a reality and are chaotic?
Now I've said too much
I have revealed more than I intended to
But that was just a dream
I had unrealistic hopes
Try, cry
Keep struggling and experiencing pain
Why try?
What is the point of trying?
That was just a dream, just a dream, just a dream
My hopes were unrealistic, and I need to face reality
Dream
Wishful thinking
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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@juanmiguelcantuba8133
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
@riccardomangiaracina
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
@mariomena8614
Lyrics: "Losing My Religion" - REM.
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
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. END.
@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!
@juliedeed1306
31 years ago I bought my newborn son home from the hospital, this was the song playing when I switched MTV on, I sang the whole thing while feeding him. Now everytime I hear this song it reminds me of my firstborn son who is now a grown man with his own house, lovely memories x
@nurpiet
thanks for sharing that beautiful memory julie.
music is truly humanity's greatest invention and connector.
@user-ek8qi3qz5i
Wow, didn't realize it was released that long ago! Time is escalating faster and faster!
@bradj977
I was gonna like this, but you have 69 likes and that's nearly as beautiful as your comment ❤️