Losing My Religion
R.E.M. · Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage - 1982 - 2011 [2011]
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
Losing My Religion
Released in 1991, 'Losing My Religion' by R.E.M. stands as a defining anthem of alternative rock and grunge-era music. Written by Michael Stipe and Mike Mills, the track blends introspective lyrics with a driving, rhythmic guitar sound that became a staple of the genre. Featured on the album 'Out of Time', the recording captures the band's evolution from shoegaze influences to a more polished, radio-friendly sound. Its enduring popularity stems from its relatable themes of anxiety and disconnection, which resonated deeply with audiences during the early 1990s. The song remains a cultural touchstone, frequently covered and celebrated for its melodic structure and emotional depth.
