"Losing my religion" is also a famous Southern saying that means "losing one's mind" (as in becoming annoyed, agitated, and angry). This song is a classic from the early 1990s. Btw, I love both of your tee-shirts.

@theNOVEMBERman1116

3 жыл бұрын

Yep and when you hear someone's mom or grandma say it to their child or grandchild you know they mean business

@xoxxobob61

3 жыл бұрын

REM is from Athens, Georgia so yes the "Southern saying" makes absolute sense.

@DaveEPie

3 жыл бұрын

I did not know that.

@michaelmattox5611

3 жыл бұрын

My mom use to tell me all the time "I was gonna make her lose her religion" and that was the sign to go to my dad's for awhile lol, I'm from Louisiana it is definitely a southern thing lol

Fun fact: The instrumental melody of this song originated from when the band's guitarist was trying to learn how to play the mandolin. He would record himself playing while learning, and play it back to listen for his mistakes/flaws. While listening back, he heard this melody and it ended up becoming iconic..

@ShaneP

3 жыл бұрын

Adding to that, these days he's the guitarist for The Decemberists and is still creating beautiful music like this.

My grandma from Georgia used to say “you kids gonna make me lose my religion” whenever she was shit full of whatever we were doing. Good times.

@blgeiger71

3 жыл бұрын

That makes sense and stands to reason, as the band was formed and got their start playing around the college bar circuit at the University of Georgia in Athens - I'm from GA too, btw (a small southern town called Jesup)...

Have you heard their other hit yet? Everybody Hurts. Beautiful song

@carojayess1723

3 жыл бұрын

Great song and great video to go with it.

@pleutron

3 жыл бұрын

Everybody Hurts is a great song. But "other hit" makes it sound like they didnt have more hits :P

3 жыл бұрын

@@pleutron It's the next major song people are most familiar with who aren't necessarily "into" the band. I did a quick test on YT by checking the views on some songs for instance and the results were NOT surprising to me. Nightswimming - about 8M. Man on the Moon (a little more well known) - 25M. Everybody Hurts - 95M. I KNEW that song would be much more well known/viewed than the other two I checked. KNEW it. It even has over 3x as many views as It's the End of the World as We Know It

@pleutron

3 жыл бұрын

​ @Ron Johnson End of the World as We Know It ... love that one :) And also pretty much the whole Monster album too.

@michaelmorell7451

3 жыл бұрын

Jai, your going to connect with most of there popular songs.

REM is an incredible band!

"Everybody Hurts" MUST BE OFFICAL VIDEO!! It's one of my favorite videos - hugely powerful.

@scarletjohnston741

3 жыл бұрын

Yes please 🙏Have the tissues ready.

@jennhurl

3 жыл бұрын

@@scarletjohnston741 Right? As of the song isn't powerful enough, reading all the things people are thinking about as they go through the video kills me. Beautiful song. "Don't Give Up" by Peter Gabriel featuring Kate Bush is a similar song themed song & hits me the same way!

@scarletjohnston741

3 жыл бұрын

@@jennhurl another excellent song!

Awesome song! Deep... seems to hit everyone. 😁💓 Losing my religion is a southern expression meaning losing your cool... frustrated, desperate. Excellent set of shirts! ❣️

If you like REM then try. Everybody Hurts

@caroljones8326

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes!!!! That is an awesome song!! I would love to see / hear Half and Jai react to this song. This song hits you in the feels.

@JCourts2k23

3 жыл бұрын

Most definitely

@theNOVEMBERman1116

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great one

@Frau44

3 жыл бұрын

Let’s keep it upbeat for a while (??)

@joevalles2348

3 жыл бұрын

If you ever felt like giving up, that song will destroy you. It’s so relatable for anyone suffering or have suffered

My favorite R.E.M. song reviewed by my favorite reaction couple....that's what I'm talking about

Never suppress your laugh Jai, serious moment or not your laugh is like a hit of joy to the soul and we need more of it💜

You know how many times I've heard a southern mama say "boy, you're gonna make me lose my religion on you!"? 😂 That's when you knew a whoopin' was coming your way.

Im old enough for this to be one of my favorites from high school ❤

Love watching the two of you interact with each other and the fact that you aren't afraid to expose yourselves to new music. Having an open mind about anything is what helps us grow as individuals. Love it.

R E M is from Athens Ga. Losing my religion is a southern expression meaning to lose one's temper.

Sadly this was the song on radio when funeral ended for my bf after his suicide.I lost my religion to this day

He wasn't an angel. He was icarus. He was given wings by his father that was formed by wings and wax and he flew to close to the sun which melted the wax and made him crash back to earth. His father had warned him no to get too close to the sun.

Proud to say I can Karaoke to this song like few others can! Edit to add: Michael Stipe was inspired by the dancing of Sinead O'Connor in Emperors New Clothes and the lead singer of Talking Heads. And he took the recording of it VERY seriously. He got so hot in the recording studio that he was basically naked when he recorded it.

@etc7070

3 жыл бұрын

This just made me flash back to that time I first sang karaoke to this song at a party when I was like 15 or something. Oh jeez...

@karaa7595

3 жыл бұрын

@@etc7070 I was given the nick name "Buzz Kill" by my friends because the songs I always selected killed the party vibe lol. But sometimes they led to deep conversations (with drunk people) 😆

🎶 if the person I’m reaching out for is aware of me, if they even know that I exist 🎶 love song for sure one of my favourites of all time. Hi Jai & Half hope y’all having a great day 👍❤️👍🇨🇦 quote from Micheal Stipe the song is about obsession and unrequited love 💕

According to Michael Stipe, the song is about an unrequited love.

Growing up in North Carolina I would hear this phrase now and then - usually by older people. "Losing my religion of..." could also mean lose my respect or fear of something. An example: Neighbor has a mean dog. You make friends with the dog. You've lost your religion of that dog.

R.E.M. is a hugely important group to '80's alternative pop music. I'm so glad you're reacting to them!!!! I love you Half & Jai! Great choice! Be sure to do "Everybody Hurts" Official Video. Prepare yourself first.

You guys are the best ! You make me smile. “Good vibes” hilarious... REM. Brings me way back to simpler times

It's good to see the #gvt hope y'all and everybody else having a great day enjoying this great song by r.e.m🔥🎶🔥

This was my introduction to R.E.M. Love their music, try Everybody Hurts next, that's another great song.

I haven't heard them in so long. I love how Michael Stipes gets into it when he sings. Like the person said below, Everybody Hurts is awesome. It's my favorite song by them.

The energy between you two is that of a gritty couple that just met or is in the beginnings of the relationship 🤗it’s so sweet to watch. I love it. Take care of each other.

The music of my childhood! It brings back so many memories hearing all of these older songs when you do them. ✌️❤️

R.E.M. was on the radio a lot in the early 90's. It's not really grunge but it reminds me of that era. I also loved "The One I Love," "Texarkana" "Shiny Happy People" and "It's the End of the World as we know it"

I ABSOLUTELY love this song, the video, the lyrics. I’ve never looked into what it means. Going by the video alone, an angel falls from heaven. The people on the ground laugh and take advantage of him. To the point of trying to imitate the light from heaven and the wings of the angel. All the while, the angel is suffering. The angel dies, but they managed to make their fake wings at his expense. That’s just the video, not the lyrics, and also just my interpretation.

@leisastalnaker3790

3 жыл бұрын

To lose ones religion is an old southern saying. To lose your faith in a person or relationship or faith. It can be interpreted in different ways. Michael Stipe has asserted that it’s a break up song. I can see that in the lyrics.

@JennRighter

3 жыл бұрын

@@leisastalnaker3790 right. I was analyzing the video, not the song. I did make it seem like I wasn’t aware what the phrase meant, though. Really I was just explaining I was talking about the video imagery as opposed to the song lyrics.

Love REM. Great band with deep meaning to their songs

The mark of a truly great song is someone being able to sing part of it after hearing it just once!! One of my favorite bands, so glad you loved the song! This album came out almost 10 years into their career, their musical catalog is loooong! A few suggestions: It's The End Of The World As We Know It Fall On Me Nightswimming (seriously, one of the most-loved songs by REM, in my opinion!) Everybody Hurts Love to one of my favorite couples ever!!

My man's beard game is on point

This came out my senior year of high school and was on constant rotation on the radio stations and MTV. It strangely feels like it were yesterday, not 30 years ago.

Dang, I love this channel! Good vibes! Y'all are chemistry personified.

Ah... R E M (Rapid Eye Movement) Great Times for sure. Y'all just keep on amazing your family with all these memories and feels. 👆🏻❤️🤘🏻Respect, love and Good Vibes! 🥰

Let me just say as a 52 yr old woman it makes my heart smile to see people smoking right out in the open honestly I never thought we would get here!😀 love your videos!!! Keep it up!

Great reaction. I love this song. I think you guys will really love REM it’s the end of the world as we know it. Sidenote have the lyrics handy. Love your channel. You’re wonderful couple.😀👍❤️✌️🌼

Nas - if I ruled the world, I gave you the power and/or undying love !!!! You guys rock!!!

Ideology is a dangerous thing, especially when it is shattered. Great song! It's when you find your way, that blessings happen

Awesome reaction!!! Y'all are my favorite couple reactors. I tried to send yall something to the PO Box listed but I got a notice saying it was undeliverable and they refunded my money. I would love to try to send it again. I just need to confirm the address 😉💞🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶💞

My Portuguese "Vovi" (Means grandma, kind of like "Maw-Maw") used to say she would hang it (her religion) "on a nail" if she had to go on and do some crazy shit for her people (Meaning her "family")

loved this reaction guys. more REM :)

Love R.E.M. and saw them in concert a lot. Met them and they were all so sweet to me. Yes Losing My Religion is a Southern term for losing your cool. This song is great! I would love to see y'all watch and react to Tongue!!!!by R.E.M. It would crack me up for sure! would love to hear what you both think it means hahaha

I do love me some R.E.M. Great stuff, guys! And, the Cincinnati Reds' unofficial theme this year is "Good Vibes!" I'm thinking you might have some MLB fans. Or, it could be a coincident. Either way, I love you guys. Every time I hear the announcer on TV say "Good Vibes" when Castellanos steps up to the plate, I think of you two.

Keep it together Half. This one will touch your soul

One of my all time fave songs, so happy that you picked this to react to!

Half always analyzing & Jai just grooving, perfect combination

Okay y'all!!!! You really gotta check out, Joan Jett and the blackhearts!!!! That girl started out at 15 with the Runaways..... after 2 years they broke up.... and she's been on her own ever since!!! Still performing. I love rock and roll, is one of her first big solo hits!!! ❣️❣️👍... love y'all!!

Hey Ya'll, Love you two. With the losing my religion review, I believe he was trying to explain his struggles with society not knowing of him being gay. I have a feeling that is where he is taking the song. Big Time, Prime Time, Millions of fans...But will the mass like us less, or dislike us because.....

I want a reaction to a song that makes Half grab Jai and dance thru it....

One of many famous sayings in the South…losing my mind, losing my religion, come to Jesus meeting, on my last nerve… Everyone should hear: Everybody Hurts.

My momma used to say this when she was mad at us kids when I was young., or if she mad at someone. And don’t get me started on what bless your heart means 😂

@scarletjohnston741

3 жыл бұрын

You must be from the south 😉

@BenjoReacts

3 жыл бұрын

@@scarletjohnston741 Momma from Tennessee, and my Pops from South Carolina 😊

@scarletjohnston741

3 жыл бұрын

@@BenjoReacts I'm from TN too. I notice you spell momma like I do (not mama) 😃

Country Feedback is the best REM song

Everybody Hurts is my favorite R.E.M. song.

I’m from the south and what I was told was that “Losing my Religion” was equivalent to being at your wits end.. unable to deal with the problems that you are facing.. frustration.. unable to change your situation

This was the first song my now 17 yr old son knew word for word when he was 4 years old he loved it lol

Missed you guys. Glad to see you

Good Vibes, Much Love...Just Love R.E.M. Amazing sound, great music...So many losin our minds with the insanity in the world these days. Great reaction guys, Peace

Thanks for doing this one guys!

Saw them live 2 times and still was lucky enough to see J Cole live in VA! I’d say my life is content

I love you guys and enjoy watching your reactions...Jai I love when you head bang girl. Good vibes!!

I love this song, and it's lyrics are pretty deep, but his dancing always cracks me up. He looks like he swatting away a swarm of bees..😂

Nice take on a Classic. Watched mult reactions to this song (cuz it is so good) but was really interested to see y'alls take. Was pretty sure you would both enjoy 😉

Chronic town album! 1st REM album and I still have it! Gardening at night my very very favorite song of REM! !!!

I’m loving this walk down memory lane 👍🏼

Love both your shirts! Your the sweetest reactors! ❤️

Great Song loved your Reaction guy's i love your Reactions Video's half and Jai 😊😊

Losing my religion is an old southern term for losing my temper. Also check out their song everybody hurts.

You guys should check out Leo Moracchioli of Frog Leap Studios. He does metal covers of great songs like Adeles"Hello" , Totos "Africa" and Tupacs "California Love".

Great reaction! Thanks guys.

AMY WINEHOUSE- You know I’m no good ACOUSTIC

Great one guys 💖

You have to listen to Everybody Hurts 😍😭 love you guys all the way from Ireland ❤️🇨🇮

Madonna has a song called "Like A Prayer" This song here was very popular and overplayed in it's day.

This song will make you looses your religion. So good.

Y'all look Great! Much love from Cali

Oh you picked a classic there. Before i watch it, i hope you're kind about it. You're effin' with my childhood on this one haha Edit: Epic. Glad you guys enjoyed it.

YOOO! Hey, this song always gets turned up when I hear it!

Love you guys. Changed my mind. JAMES BLUNT - MONSTERS. i literally keep repeat crying. Hits hard:(

Thumbs up from me.. Here's a few more songs by REM yall might enjoy What's the frequency Kenneth Fall on me Orange crush To the one I love

@scarletjohnston741

3 жыл бұрын

The list is long...

Good morning my family it’s three in the morning and I love waking up to you

REM- everybody hurts, amazing.

Losing my religion is a Southern saying meaning getting angry and/or a crisis where one is losing one's cool.

Love, love, love the channel guys! Just subscribed like 10 minutes ago. I recently fell into the Half and Jai rabbit hole. I'd love see you react to more classic rock like the Eagles.

LOVE this song! I play it at gigs all the time. Glad you guys liked it too! :) You two should also check out "Imitation of Life" by R.E.M, it has a really cool video. \m/

Here's what I've always thought of when seeing this video/hearing this song - and this is totally just me: the singer is a religious/political dissident in Soviet Russia (or a similar dystopian society, where being religious is illegal), being psychologically tortured - he's been drugged and is hallucinating, and the various semi-religious metaphors/iconography are what he's seeing as he does. In order to stay safe/alive, he has to lose his religion - claim to be an atheist. He's trying to keep up with the questions his captors are asking him, they're trying to get him to confess to "thought crimes" such as having religious beliefs, so he has to choose carefully what he says ("choosing my confessions"). They put him in the corner, they shine a spotlight on him so he can't sleep, it all wears him down. He's nervous, twitchy, can't keep still because he's been awake so long. He realizes he can't continue much longer, and he may already have said things that will damn him in their eyes ("and I don't know if I can do it, oh no, I've said too much"). [NOTE: The KGB under both Stalin and Kruschev (more under Stalin) actually did this kind of thing to people back in the day - to a communist, religion is "the opiate of the masses" - it calms them down and keeps them orderly, but Stalin in particular wanted people to worship *him* - a cult of personality, rather than a true religion - and he didn't want the church to have power, he wanted to be the only power. So people with particularly strong religious beliefs, church leadership, nuns, monks, etc., were rounded up and sent to Siberia or put into psychiatric hospitals to be "cured" of their beliefs.]

Great song. I just love you guys. Keep up the reactions. ❤️

Half, you’re looking handsome (according to my wife anyway 😂), Jai is looking as beautiful as always.. you’re a lucky man!.. God Bless you guys!

Lovee this song/band (takes me back to childhood) loving the shirts♥️

Great reaction as always. I'm dying to see what you think of Alice in Chains! The song "Rooster" would be a great place to start, or "Would?". Love you two!

Great song great band thank you for reacting to them

10Years did an amazing cover to this track...👊👍😎

I love this song.. It makes me miss the 90s... 😎

I love this song. It says so much.

If you want more rocky songs from them, they have a really good and underrated album called M.O.N.S.T.E.R

♥ REM ♥ I love this tune - ♥ Thank you!

Great reaction:) I love REM.

R.E.M. "FALL ON ME"...NUFF SAID.

R.E.M is freakin awesome!! Try The band LIVE-Lightning Crashes it won’t disappoint.

@scarletjohnston741

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!!

Omg I haven't heard this song in yearssssssssss