I think it is about unrequited love. Very generally speaking, he is trying to confess his love (choosing his confessions) and true feelings for someone; he keeps "setting it up", but he never goes all the way and has either said to much, or not enough. He always keeps an eye on the person he loves, watching to see any sort of reaction or similar feelings. He ultimately doesn't completely confess his love and convinces himself that any sort of similar effort he sees in the other person is just a dream. I think "losing my religion" represents the emotional impact this love has on him. His entire life and whatever is the center of it now will completely change if he pursues his love, and he is just not able to make the sacrifices and risks necessary to pursue true love.
I would have never guessed that this was the meaning.
I would have never guessed that this was the meaning.
The funny thing is that several years ago, I told a friend (that I had feelings for) that I liked REM, and the next time I saw him, he played the song for me in his car. I was shocked since he usually played rap. Neither of us said anything at that time. I was touched because he remembered that I said I liked REM. But I just thought it was about actually losing faith in God.
The funny thing is that several years ago, I told a friend (that I had feelings for) that I liked REM, and the next time I saw him, he played the song for me in his car. I was shocked since he usually played rap. Neither of us said anything at that time. I was touched because he remembered that I said I liked REM. But I just thought it was about actually losing faith in God.
He knew I had feelings for him but we were both with other people (though unhappily). He had denied having mutual feelings for me, but kept wanting to spend time with me and was sending me signs otherwise like standing close, touching, laughing, looking in my eyes, saying cryptic things, etc. So I was confused.
Well, anyway, this song interpretation would make so much sense if he did have feelings. I will never know, though, because things changed, we aren't friends anymore at all, and no one is going to cheat. But wow. I would have never guessed.
I think it is about unrequited love. Very generally speaking, he is trying to confess his love (choosing his confessions) and true feelings for someone; he keeps "setting it up", but he never goes all the way and has either said to much, or not enough. He always keeps an eye on the person he loves, watching to see any sort of reaction or similar feelings. He ultimately doesn't completely confess his love and convinces himself that any sort of similar effort he sees in the other person is just a dream. I think "losing my religion" represents the emotional impact this love has on him. His entire life and whatever is the center of it now will completely change if he pursues his love, and he is just not able to make the sacrifices and risks necessary to pursue true love.
Not sure how i missed your post... I basically completely agree with you (:
Not sure how i missed your post... I basically completely agree with you (:
I would have never guessed that this was the meaning.
I would have never guessed that this was the meaning.
The funny thing is that several years ago, I told a friend (that I had feelings for) that I liked REM, and the next time I saw him, he played the song for me in his car. I was shocked since he usually played rap. Neither of us said anything at that time. I was touched because he remembered that I said I liked REM. But I just thought it was about actually losing faith in God.
The funny thing is that several years ago, I told a friend (that I had feelings for) that I liked REM, and the next time I saw him, he played the song for me in his car. I was shocked since he usually played rap. Neither of us said anything at that time. I was touched because he remembered that I said I liked REM. But I just thought it was about actually losing faith in God.
He knew I had feelings for him but we were both with other people (though unhappily). He had denied having mutual feelings for me, but kept wanting to spend time with me and was sending me signs otherwise like standing close, touching, laughing, looking in my eyes, saying cryptic things, etc. So I was confused.
Well, anyway, this song interpretation would make so much sense if he did have feelings. I will never know, though, because things changed, we aren't friends anymore at all, and no one is going to cheat. But wow. I would have never guessed.