Why did REM write Losing My Religion?
“Losing My Religion” is based on Peter Buck’s mandolin-playing. 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 “feeling frustrated and desperate.” Stipe told The New York Times the song was about romantic expression.
What was REM biggest hit?
Top 10 REM Songs
- # 8 – Man on the Moon.
- # 7 – The One I Love.
- # 6 – Disturbance at the Heron House.
- # 5 – Losing My Religion.
- # 4 – (Don’t Go Back to) Rockville.
- # 3 – Find the River.
- # 2 – It’s the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)
- # 1 – Fall on Me.
Where did the song Losing my Religion come from?
Thanks to jeffrey jones, Lorna, Wolfie, dave richardson, Mae for correcting these lyrics. “Losing My Religion” was released as the first single from the band’s album “Out of Time” (1991). The main riff on this came from guitarist Peter Buck practicing how to play mandolin which he’d just bought and tried.
Who are the writers of Losing my Religion?
Writer (s): Bill Berry, Michael Stipe, Mike Mills, Peter Buck “Losing My Religion” was released as the first single from the band’s album “Out of Time” (1991). The main riff on this came from guitarist Peter Buck practicing how to play mandolin which he’d just bought and tried.
What does ” he said too much ” mean in Losing my Religion?
“He said too much” but he “hasn’t said enough” – he’s telling his mates and friends more than he should say about his feelings for this person, but not the person herself. There was an error. @Mausman I believe you’re correct about all that. Also, in the part that goes
What happens to your religion after a breakup?
After a serious breakup, you are never the same person–you never have the same blind trust/faith in love again. In other words, losing my religion means losing all of those hopes, beliefs, and untainted feelings of love. Think about the video–all of the representations of religion that were mere constructs by humans.
