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: Stipe's frantic dancing—the video's most memorable element—was completely unchoreographed. It was born out of a moment of frustration when the original planned shots weren't working.

: It draws heavily from Italian painter Caravaggio , recreating religious tableaux such as the Incredulity of Saint Thomas and the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian . R. E. M. - Losing My Religion Lyric Video

The music video, directed by Tarsem Singh, intentionally layers religious imagery to contrast with the secular lyrics. directed by Tarsem Singh

: Stipe modeled the theme after The Police’s " Every Breath You Take ," aiming to write a "classic obsession pop song" where a person overanalyzes every look and whisper from someone who might not even know they exist. The Surreal Video Story R. E. M. - Losing My Religion Lyric Video