I have a very very strange interpretation, but please hear me out. This song is about someone coming to terms with thier homosexuality. Losing my religion, is in a way to describe them admitting thier homosexuality. Now, saying that they said to much is telling themself that no, they're not gay!! they're straight!! And the person is in love with someone from the same sex, and thier mind and heart are dueling which ultimately ends with the admittance. The part about but that was just a dream, I'd say that maybe, the whole image of thier heterosexuality was just a dream...and nothing more. Also, around this time, Micheal Stipe was coming to terms of being gay. But, that's just my strange opinion.
You have an adequate sense of decoding lyrics. I I also have the same beliefs as you, I think the song most defiantly is turning toward homosexuality. Very good song.
You have an adequate sense of decoding lyrics. I I also have the same beliefs as you, I think the song most defiantly is turning toward homosexuality. Very good song.
ok i jus heard this song like this morning.. and thats exactly what i thought this song was about...and then when i seen the video it made complete sense...
ok i jus heard this song like this morning.. and thats exactly what i thought this song was about...and then when i seen the video it made complete sense...
Interesting, but I disagree. As other comments say, 'Losing my Religion' is a common expression in Georgia meaning to lose your temper. Considering that the band is from Georgia, it seems odd that they would use this expression implying a different meaning. To me, it seems like he is angry at himself or the situation he is in; he loves someone who is not trying at all, or not interested. Maybe a girlfriend/boyfriend who has lost interest and isn't making an effort anymore. Something that is likely to make anyone angry.
Interesting, but I disagree. As other comments say, 'Losing my Religion' is a common expression in Georgia meaning to lose your temper. Considering that the band is from Georgia, it seems odd that they would use this expression implying a different meaning. To me, it seems like he is angry at himself or the situation he is in; he loves someone who is not trying at all, or not interested. Maybe a girlfriend/boyfriend who has lost interest and isn't making an effort anymore. Something that is likely to make anyone angry.
I thought that I heard you laughing
I thought that I heard you sing
I think I thought I saw you try
@TasChiBandGirl When REM was at their height, people were not "coming out" as easily and readily as today. But rumors of homosexuality followed Stipe around, pretty much from the beginning of their airplay. I've never really understood this song. It is extremely vague. The best love songs and the best love is always laid out in the open. I think hindsight now, may add way more to your interpretation, as well as give your thoughts more credence.
@TasChiBandGirl When REM was at their height, people were not "coming out" as easily and readily as today. But rumors of homosexuality followed Stipe around, pretty much from the beginning of their airplay. I've never really understood this song. It is extremely vague. The best love songs and the best love is always laid out in the open. I think hindsight now, may add way more to your interpretation, as well as give your thoughts more credence.
I've always felt this was the meaning of this song. Not so much coming out broadly to the world, but coming out to a person that you are attracted to, not sure if they are also gay:
I've always felt this was the meaning of this song. Not so much coming out broadly to the world, but coming out to a person that you are attracted to, not sure if they are also gay:
"Oh no, I've said too much
I haven't said enough"
"Oh no, I've said too much
I haven't said enough"
"I think I thought I saw you try"
"I think I thought I saw you try"
"Consider this the hint of the century"
"Consider this the hint of the century"
"What if all these fantasies
Come flailing around?
Now I've said too much"
"What if all these fantasies
Come flailing around?
Now I've said too much"
"But that was just a dream
That was just a dream ....."
If this were a traditional unrequited love song, there would always be a chance, but if the person you were attracted to wasn't attracted to your gender, then 'it is just a dream'.
I have a very very strange interpretation, but please hear me out. This song is about someone coming to terms with thier homosexuality. Losing my religion, is in a way to describe them admitting thier homosexuality. Now, saying that they said to much is telling themself that no, they're not gay!! they're straight!! And the person is in love with someone from the same sex, and thier mind and heart are dueling which ultimately ends with the admittance. The part about but that was just a dream, I'd say that maybe, the whole image of thier heterosexuality was just a dream...and nothing more. Also, around this time, Micheal Stipe was coming to terms of being gay. But, that's just my strange opinion.
You have an adequate sense of decoding lyrics. I I also have the same beliefs as you, I think the song most defiantly is turning toward homosexuality. Very good song.
You have an adequate sense of decoding lyrics. I I also have the same beliefs as you, I think the song most defiantly is turning toward homosexuality. Very good song.
Yes Tas has it right. I actually couldn't have said it better. I just found out that Stipe is gay and it has me rethinking all of his lyrics.
Yes Tas has it right. I actually couldn't have said it better. I just found out that Stipe is gay and it has me rethinking all of his lyrics.
wow i never would have thought of it that way lol.. it makes alot of sence...i have to agree with "TasChiBandGirl"...=]]..*
wow i never would have thought of it that way lol.. it makes alot of sence...i have to agree with "TasChiBandGirl"...=]]..*
ok i jus heard this song like this morning.. and thats exactly what i thought this song was about...and then when i seen the video it made complete sense...
ok i jus heard this song like this morning.. and thats exactly what i thought this song was about...and then when i seen the video it made complete sense...
I totally agree that this is a coming out song...def helped me through some hard times!
I totally agree that this is a coming out song...def helped me through some hard times!
Interesting interpretation. Except MS is Bi, not gay. Important distinction.
Interesting interpretation. Except MS is Bi, not gay. Important distinction.
i never thought of it like this, but it sounds quite accurate and am glad you backed up your argument with evidence.
i never thought of it like this, but it sounds quite accurate and am glad you backed up your argument with evidence.
Interesting, but I disagree. As other comments say, 'Losing my Religion' is a common expression in Georgia meaning to lose your temper. Considering that the band is from Georgia, it seems odd that they would use this expression implying a different meaning. To me, it seems like he is angry at himself or the situation he is in; he loves someone who is not trying at all, or not interested. Maybe a girlfriend/boyfriend who has lost interest and isn't making an effort anymore. Something that is likely to make anyone angry.
Interesting, but I disagree. As other comments say, 'Losing my Religion' is a common expression in Georgia meaning to lose your temper. Considering that the band is from Georgia, it seems odd that they would use this expression implying a different meaning. To me, it seems like he is angry at himself or the situation he is in; he loves someone who is not trying at all, or not interested. Maybe a girlfriend/boyfriend who has lost interest and isn't making an effort anymore. Something that is likely to make anyone angry.
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
@TasChiBandGirl When REM was at their height, people were not "coming out" as easily and readily as today. But rumors of homosexuality followed Stipe around, pretty much from the beginning of their airplay. I've never really understood this song. It is extremely vague. The best love songs and the best love is always laid out in the open. I think hindsight now, may add way more to your interpretation, as well as give your thoughts more credence.
@TasChiBandGirl When REM was at their height, people were not "coming out" as easily and readily as today. But rumors of homosexuality followed Stipe around, pretty much from the beginning of their airplay. I've never really understood this song. It is extremely vague. The best love songs and the best love is always laid out in the open. I think hindsight now, may add way more to your interpretation, as well as give your thoughts more credence.
@TasChiBandGirl II feel the same way about the song. I put the George Michael song Last Christmas in the same class. Unrequited gay love.
@TasChiBandGirl II feel the same way about the song. I put the George Michael song Last Christmas in the same class. Unrequited gay love.
@TasChiBandGirl II feel the same way about the song. I put the George Michael song Last Christmas in the same class. Unrequited gay love.
@TasChiBandGirl II feel the same way about the song. I put the George Michael song Last Christmas in the same class. Unrequited gay love.
@TasChiBandGirl II feel the same way about the song. I put the George Michael song Last Christmas in the same class. Unrequited gay love.
@TasChiBandGirl II feel the same way about the song. I put the George Michael song Last Christmas in the same class. Unrequited gay love.
@TasChiBandGirl II feel the same way about the song. I put the George Michael song Last Christmas in the same class. Unrequited gay love.
@TasChiBandGirl II feel the same way about the song. I put the George Michael song Last Christmas in the same class. Unrequited gay love.
@TasChiBandGirl II feel the same way about the song. I put the George Michael song Last Christmas in the same class. Unrequited gay love.
@TasChiBandGirl II feel the same way about the song. I put the George Michael song Last Christmas in the same class. Unrequited gay love.
I've always felt this was the meaning of this song. Not so much coming out broadly to the world, but coming out to a person that you are attracted to, not sure if they are also gay:
I've always felt this was the meaning of this song. Not so much coming out broadly to the world, but coming out to a person that you are attracted to, not sure if they are also gay:
"Oh no, I've said too much I haven't said enough"
"Oh no, I've said too much I haven't said enough"
"I think I thought I saw you try"
"I think I thought I saw you try"
"Consider this the hint of the century"
"Consider this the hint of the century"
"What if all these fantasies Come flailing around? Now I've said too much"
"What if all these fantasies Come flailing around? Now I've said too much"
"But that was just a dream That was just a dream ....."
If this were a traditional unrequited love song, there would always be a chance, but if the person you were attracted to wasn't attracted to your gender, then 'it is just a dream'.
Anyway, that's my take. Incredible song.