Only really discovered The War on Drugs in the last few months. Quite possibly one of the greatest bands ever. Can't wait to see them in London in July
This song is a 7 minute cleansing of the soul. Pure heart and emotion. Some of the lushest sounds I've ever heard and a very inspired arrangement to boot.
Hard to believe it’s been six and a half years since this song came into the world. I still remember listening to it for the first time with my brother, as we cut through the desert expanse of New Mexico’s I-10 corridor, headed west toward Los Angeles. It’s been a lullaby on so many sleepless nights, a deep comfort in the early morning hours. A lot has happened since then, but I’m still brought to tears from time to time by the lines “I’m in love, I’m in pain”. This song is a cry of the heart. Easily one of the best ever written. To Adam and every other band member, thank you for creating such a masterpiece.
Every track is gorgeous but this one just made me stop what I was doing, sit back, close my eyes and reduced me to tears for reasons I don't even understand. The memories of some other time came washing over me in a deluge...
Me too. I sobbed almost uncontrollably the first time I heard it, and it still has the power to make me well up. Partly due to the words, but also due to the sheer beauty and majesty of the music touching my soul
Their music is so special. The unusually long running time will leave you speechless and thinking Personal things get lost in the thoughts and a nostalgic feeling envelops you. I feel like I'm on a train or plane on my way home, in silence.
They are all such amazing musicians. They know how to play off each other. It’s quite spectacular, actually. The bass lines really get to me. They fit so perfectly. I would love to be in this band. Great work, you guys.
@@thomasclaus4249 I'm sorry to hear you think this way. Either you simply don't know, or maybe you forgot, but you have definitely made a mistake. Have you ever tried to keep your speed down below 85mph while listening to Run Like Hell??? Let me refresh your mind: ua-cam.com/video/-AC0ucyisd8/v-deo.html Perhaps you forgot about "Learning To Fly" and "Not Now John". I do agree with you that WOD is an awesome band to drive to, I keep two of their CDs in my car. But... If you can listen to that live version of Run Like Hell and not hit 80 miles per hour... you are on the wrong acid. Take care
Nice thought, nice way of assessing The War On Drugs; I've only recently discovered this unique, sublime group of individuals, absolutely heart felt melodies, lyrics; would LOVE to see Live ,down here in NZ.
@@neilcarlson661 Glad you found them! I too would love to see them live, I haven't yet. We have reason to hope, they are working on a new album right now. Should be done in 2021. With a new album comes tour dates. At least that's how they used to do it in the old days. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and hope they play down there. Cheers
I discovered this band days ago whilst watching BBC coverage of Glastonbury. At first as I flicked through the TV schedule, I thought 'The war on drugs' was a documentary! I watched the whole set and was blown away. They owned the crowd, with me too. I cannot believe I'd never hears of them before.
Me and my wife were exactly the same. We’d heard of The War on Drugs but never really heard one on their songs and then were just blown away by their Glastonbury performance and ever since have been obsessed by their last 2 albums. Truly magical and beautiful songs
The droning end of this song reminds me heavily of the similar ending to "Brilliant Disguise" by Bruce Springsteen. Timeless ... this might be my absolute favorite album of all time, EASILY for the last 10 years. I've been coming back to these comment sections since 2017 and I don't plan to stop. I love you all.
Best album of the year. War on Drugs are by far the best band today. You can compare them to many other artists and bands but they are The War on Drugs. I start my long day ever day listening to these guys and I know my day is going to be ok.
Peerdskerkhofruler I’m glad others understand this magic. It’s real, and invaluable to those like me who experience high stress/anxiety (words that get thrown around all of the time, but I have a dx or two, or three). It works for me. It makes me want to dig deeper and I am drawn look down on the right track. I am thankful to be alive and have reached this kind of positive trigger through a music. Bless Adam.
the fact that this is not a number one song on radio is scary. I can't believe someone can put out something so wonderful in every way, and get no radio appreciation. If he doesn't win the grammy 1/28, I"LL BE PISSED
Now this.....when I first heard the low rumbling sax at the beginning, I was finished, by the end I was a puddle within a puddle of my own doing. Majestic.
I think of it more that with moments like this, God offers a glimpse into the vastness of the universe we can't comprehend or fully understand, just sample for a short moment in time (or 7:21min in time)
A massive thank you to the UA-cam algorithm for putting The War on Drugs into my autoplay. I don't know why it put "Thinking of a Place" in there you kind of music is not what I would normally listen to... but I can honestly say I have been missing out for the past 28 years! This song is brilliant! I have been listening to, A Deeper Understanding on repeat for a week now and I cannot get enough it. This album is next level stuff and I am utterly A Deeper Understanding. Keep up the great work.
Genius. I think this has to probably be one of the most beautiful, deep, and yet most beautifully complex songs I’ve ever heard. Must have taken forever to produce, and must have been excruciating to create, but one a hell of a ride.
Taco Veldstra and yet songs that terrorist over and over and over get (ironically enough) overplayed on the radio every day. I feel it comin',I feel it comin',I feel it comin',I feel it comin',. ( I counted it offer 50 damn times!) War on Drugs should be played more!
They capture and embody the spirit and sounds of the '80's more than any band I've heard in awhile. Being 49 and a teenager during the '80's I am loving this band. Thanks to KROQ in L.A. I heard "Pain" which caught my ear immediately. I haven't heard a bad song yet from The War On Drugs.
This song would have slotted so neatly onto Springsteen's 'Tunnel of Love'. And that's not a criticism by any means. Possibly the best band of our generation. After 'Lost In The Dream' I didn't expect anything close to it, such was its power, however, they've matched it, and arguably bettered it. Blown away.
Hands down this song makes me cry. Just remeber the better times during my teens im 20 now but i heard this song when i was doing something that made me happy and makes me cry remebering those happy times wishing i could go back. This is a masterpiece
This beautiful melody infuses me to those beautiful moments of loves that were lost. Those wonderful memories of such blissful nights and euphoric mornings of warmth, love and passion….
Me too. I feel the same. I feel that with almost all songs to The War on Drugs. It's a pleasure to listen them and know the rock is back in whole purity
An aurora for the senses! These guys can take you from down so low to the brink of orgasm of the mind! I keep hitting "replay" on this one and when this CD gets played when I'm driving....loosing it, does not describe...70-115MPH.....bye!!! love it!!! The War On Drugs....Hands down! the best band out there right now! Guys? never stop doing what your doing and making the best music out there!!!
omg what an a amazing album. i couldnt have wished for a better album, its soaring, drifting, lifting, heartwarming and breaking all at the same time...this song is perfect....Im in Love...Im in Pain....
OK, after listening to this album a gazillion times (probably an underestimate) I can categorically state that this is the best track on it, and to add that - seeing them perform this in Manchester last year has sealed the deal. Just one caveat, all the tracks are just brilliant and it was a very tough call. I might change my mind tomorrow! I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure.
The drift of Thinking of a Place RIGHT into that beginning piano riff of this song is one of the most brilliant moments in music to date. Same key and everything.
Absolutely a definitive testament of a soulful vibe. It brings my thoughts and struggles to a close. Great tune and a great band. Play hard and play often.....
I just love, love, love this song! Their absolute best, they are stunning live too! This is my break-up anthem, my go-to reflection of the loss of heartbreaking friendship…#”Still I want to celebrate …the girl with silence in her eyes, the truth was certainly in the dark…”
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Only really discovered The War on Drugs in the last few months. Quite possibly one of the greatest bands ever. Can't wait to see them in London in July
Look through their songs/ albums especially live
This band is so under-recognized it’s ridiculous. How music like this doesn’t top the charts like the pop-garbage that does is beyond me.
I found out about this band from Showtime's Shameless
just discovered them today because of Luke Hemmings, who is also very under recognized. I love this song a lot
This is the band I've been waiting for for 20 years
the best of the 1980's grew up
Jared Louw Congrats. You’re going to be the best man at my wedding.
Jare
Best contemporary rock band currently operating IMO
@@chansomanmusic Yeah, it is.
This is the pinnacle song of the album. It is a whole other level of extraordinary.
I've just listened to all the previous songs and all of them have a similar comment. Awesome band!
I liked thinking of a place better though
No you're right this is the Pinnacle
Especially 6:04. That piano part is just... marvelous. Feels like a breath of pure oxygen.
I've always thought the same for some reason that I can't quite figure out!
probably the best album of the last 10 + years
Probably the band since the 80s ended. Easily the best of this millennium.
Lost in the Dream by The War on Drugs I think is better both classics 🎵
This song is a 7 minute cleansing of the soul. Pure heart and emotion. Some of the lushest sounds I've ever heard and a very inspired arrangement to boot.
The best! Thank ya sir
Do you have more recommendations like this one? :)
@@diegopazos3879Bernard Butler " stay", New Radicals " gotta stay high"
The album is great... But this song makes everything even better...
Hard to believe it’s been six and a half years since this song came into the world. I still remember listening to it for the first time with my brother, as we cut through the desert expanse of New Mexico’s I-10 corridor, headed west toward Los Angeles. It’s been a lullaby on so many sleepless nights, a deep comfort in the early morning hours. A lot has happened since then, but I’m still brought to tears from time to time by the lines “I’m in love, I’m in pain”. This song is a cry of the heart. Easily one of the best ever written. To Adam and every other band member, thank you for creating such a masterpiece.
This has it all. Poetry, soul, emotion and that wonderful guitar sound. I love this band. So much talent. Music to sooth your soul.
Every track is gorgeous but this one just made me stop what I was doing, sit back, close my eyes and reduced me to tears for reasons I don't even understand. The memories of some other time came washing over me in a deluge...
OMG!
Jon Berry did the same to me, I get goosebumps every time I hear it
The crescendo at 2:41 mark and that little sequence shakes me to the core
Bless your soul, Jon Berry.
I know, I stopped what I was doing, and have this on repeat since august when the album came out
Me too. I sobbed almost uncontrollably the first time I heard it, and it still has the power to make me well up. Partly due to the words, but also due to the sheer beauty and majesty of the music touching my soul
Their music is so special. The unusually long running time will leave you speechless and thinking
Personal things get lost in the thoughts and a nostalgic feeling envelops you. I feel like I'm on a train or plane on my way home, in silence.
05:58 to 06:23 so powerful and emotional at the same time...
I just knew this band, I'm sooo happy
They are all such amazing musicians. They know how to play off each other. It’s quite spectacular, actually. The bass lines really get to me. They fit so perfectly. I would love to be in this band. Great work, you guys.
Best band in the world right now, no discussion.
My soul was missing something till i stumble upon this album
This band now fills the space in my soul where only Pink Floyd once occupied.
If there is a band that could fill my heart ... Well they are
pink floyd have never been a good driving band. this was written for the open road!
@@thomasclaus4249 I'm sorry to hear you think this way. Either you simply don't know, or maybe you forgot, but you have definitely made a mistake.
Have you ever tried to keep your speed down below 85mph while listening to Run Like Hell???
Let me refresh your mind:
ua-cam.com/video/-AC0ucyisd8/v-deo.html
Perhaps you forgot about "Learning To Fly" and "Not Now John".
I do agree with you that WOD is an awesome band to drive to, I keep two of their CDs in my car. But...
If you can listen to that live version of Run Like Hell and not hit 80 miles per hour... you are on the wrong acid.
Take care
Nice thought, nice way of assessing The War On Drugs; I've only recently discovered this unique, sublime group of individuals, absolutely heart felt melodies, lyrics; would LOVE to see Live ,down here in NZ.
@@neilcarlson661 Glad you found them! I too would love to see them live, I haven't yet.
We have reason to hope, they are working on a new album right now. Should be done in 2021. With a new album comes tour dates.
At least that's how they used to do it in the old days.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and hope they play down there.
Cheers
The bass line is amazing
The Greatest Song, The Greatest Album, and The Greatest Band!
This is one of the most beautiful songs I ever heard. The melody, the lyrics, that piano... Absolute perfection.
Ive only just discovered war on drugs tonight im blown away...ive needed this music in my life for years ...thrilled
i listen to War on Drugs all day long at work. helps keep me calm. they have made my life measurably better.
The bit with the xylophone at @4:12 is just staggering.
This might be the best song Adam and co have ever written and that's saying something
Agree.......are you going to the first gig or the second on the 13th?
I'm going on the Sunday mate
arrrghh im going monday.Have a great time mate.
This is quickly becoming the song I hit "repeat" the most.
And ironically: no guitar solo.
Driving My VW Bus Lulu to this song on a summer night was heaven on earth!
I'm so thankful that I lived in the time to experience this band.. We are so lucky. All of mankind never had this. We do. Thank you Adam & Co.
When I feel down I listen to these songs and read the comments, which are as beautiful as the music.
When the drums kick in at the start. Superb.
I discovered this band days ago whilst watching BBC coverage of Glastonbury. At first as I flicked through the TV schedule, I thought 'The war on drugs' was a documentary! I watched the whole set and was blown away. They owned the crowd, with me too. I cannot believe I'd never hears of them before.
Me and my wife were exactly the same. We’d heard of The War on Drugs but never really heard one on their songs and then were just blown away by their Glastonbury performance and ever since have been obsessed by their last 2 albums. Truly magical and beautiful songs
Same here, thankfully we have found them while they are still active, so should be playing the UK in the next year or so hopefully
The droning end of this song reminds me heavily of the similar ending to "Brilliant Disguise" by Bruce Springsteen. Timeless ... this might be my absolute favorite album of all time, EASILY for the last 10 years. I've been coming back to these comment sections since 2017 and I don't plan to stop. I love you all.
Best band I've discovered in the past two decades. Easy.
I just heard this song for the very first time and it is instantly one of my all time favorites. So dreamy, flowing and beautiful.
Like a young Bruce Springsteen,sail off to your dreamland trevor it's a beautiful song
Best album of the year. War on Drugs are by far the best band today. You can compare them to many other artists and bands but they are The War on Drugs. I start my long day ever day listening to these guys and I know my day is going to be ok.
In a year they will be U2 before Live Aid....they are Springsteen as BORN TO RUN dropped....I have to see the live show...
U2? No. Springsteen? Never.
I think this comment is in relation to public admiration
A moment of silence for those who haven't discovered these Gods.
This stressful period gets washed away instantly when I listen to this band. MAN
Peerdskerkhofruler Ditto. I just released some well-needed tears.
Yes, that's exactly what happens when I listen to this record, too. It's so, so good.
It puts me in a place that's better.....
Peerdskerkhofruler I’m glad others understand this magic. It’s real, and invaluable to those like me who experience high stress/anxiety (words that get thrown around all of the time, but I have a dx or two, or three). It works for me. It makes me want to dig deeper and I am drawn look down on the right track. I am thankful to be alive and have reached this kind of positive trigger through a music. Bless Adam.
Try riding a road bike at 20 mph or faster to this song in your ears. It’s something else.
This is my hymn, TWOD my church xx
That intro! The moment the drums kick in at 00:17 is absolute gold.
Jan Himmighofen Totally agree. That BOOF through my headphones. Brilliant :)
just a beginning to the amazing ride of a song that this is
That’s what you call a hit 💚🎶☝️
When the 80s kick in...
This song changed my life, and it's so cool to see how it's impacted others as well. (Young & Old)
the fact that this is not a number one song on radio is scary. I can't believe someone can put out something so wonderful in every way, and get no radio appreciation. If he doesn't win the grammy 1/28, I"LL BE PISSED
I'm so glad he DID!
Now this.....when I first heard the low rumbling sax at the beginning, I was finished, by the end I was a puddle within a puddle of my own doing. Majestic.
Oh man, that driving bass guitar line, pure sonic awesomeness. Just like the rest of the song and album. What a masterpiece 👌
the fact they won BEST ROCK ALBUM is an understatement. Best rock album I've heard in years is not a category, however
Yep. This one's got me choked up. These guys never fail.
had goosebumps the whole time this song played.
Carianne R. Hixson same here but I don't know why!
Carianne R. Hixson Respek
My favorite too... I heard it when I was on my way home for the first time in 3 years, stayed on repeat for weeks... so fucking good.
I'm speechless everytime. They brought Springsteen, Dylan, Tom Petty and the best of 80's into life again
If there is a God, He listens to The War On Drugs. Without a doubt. ✌🏻
Yeah 💚🎶
God listens to metal. Look at all the hurricans bruh
I think of it more that with moments like this, God offers a glimpse into the vastness of the universe we can't comprehend or fully understand, just sample for a short moment in time (or 7:21min in time)
exceptional timeless piece of art
@elijahfinch3349 that's an interesting way to self-promote
Oh man this song. Its a thing of beauty. A masterpiece.
Definitely a masterpiece and touches the soul!
i cannot explain this enough but this song penetrates the innermost part of my soulllllll
I HAVE to dance at 2:41. This is one of my fav running songs. Thank you The War on Drugs for existing ^-^
This is by far, the best song in the album for me. Every word he sings resonates with me in the deepest way. Thank you!
One of the few groups I'd say doesn't produce music, they produce art. Incredibly grateful that I happened to stumble across one of their songs.
A massive thank you to the UA-cam algorithm for putting The War on Drugs into my autoplay. I don't know why it put "Thinking of a Place" in there you kind of music is not what I would normally listen to... but I can honestly say I have been missing out for the past 28 years!
This song is brilliant! I have been listening to, A Deeper Understanding on repeat for a week now and I cannot get enough it.
This album is next level stuff and I am utterly A Deeper Understanding. Keep up the great work.
Anybody Else getting chills when that amazing guitar chord kicks in at 5:03?
Genius. I think this has to probably be one of the most beautiful, deep, and yet most beautifully complex songs I’ve ever heard. Must have taken forever to produce, and must have been excruciating to create, but one a hell of a ride.
This is Adam's writing at its best, IMO. My favorite on the album so far.
THIS SONG DESTROYS ME! Love it!!!
The War on Drugs is conquering the world of great music!
Taco Veldstra and yet songs that terrorist over and over and over get (ironically enough) overplayed on the radio every day. I feel it comin',I feel it comin',I feel it comin',I feel it comin',. ( I counted it offer 50 damn times!)
War on Drugs should be played more!
After listening to them you start to see poetry in the world around you..
They capture and embody the spirit and sounds of the '80's more than any band I've heard in awhile. Being 49 and a teenager during the '80's I am loving this band. Thanks to KROQ in L.A. I heard "Pain" which caught my ear immediately. I haven't heard a bad song yet from The War On Drugs.
nor will you ever!
This is the best band I have seen since rhe 90s...Instant permanent fan!
Big fan here from Beirut, Lebanon.
Great new album.
I must’ve played this song thousands of times. I just don’t know how to get tired of it...it has me in its grips. 🎶👍❤️
Of all the songs on this album, this is my favorite. The raw, explosive energy is amazing.
That keyboard riff or whatever at 4:13 god damn
Dustin Smith Okay yeah my favorite part of the song
Bringing in the harmonica melody from 'Disappearing' at 6:10 was some inspired shit.
Sounds like an all-time classic. Superb.
These guys helped me thru some serious tough times - talent is an understatement. Thank you.
I must admit that bands like War on Drugs rarely happen, and I am 60...
This song would have slotted so neatly onto Springsteen's 'Tunnel of Love'. And that's not a criticism by any means. Possibly the best band of our generation. After 'Lost In The Dream' I didn't expect anything close to it, such was its power, however, they've matched it, and arguably bettered it. Blown away.
yesackram agree completely
this album is AMAZING. It is what music should be...
Hands down this song makes me cry. Just remeber the better times during my teens im 20 now but i heard this song when i was doing something that made me happy and makes me cry remebering those happy times wishing i could go back. This is a masterpiece
This beautiful melody infuses me to those beautiful moments of loves that were lost. Those wonderful memories of such blissful nights and euphoric mornings of warmth, love and passion….
one of the songs the held me over the strange times we live in (2020-2021-who knows how long)
that's a man in love, full of doubts, completely lost in love...completely committed and anxious and full of joy ....
Espetacular essa bandaaaaa,,,, The War On Drugs.......
I feel really alive when I listen to this, and I ask you the same thing, Is there anybody really alive out there ??
Me too. I feel the same. I feel that with almost all songs to The War on Drugs. It's a pleasure to listen them and know the rock is back in whole purity
Are we human, or are we dancer?
The War On Drugs is a great band. Wonderful songs.
Thinking of a Place into this, the greatest way to spend 20 minutes I can think of.
truest statement in years
Thomas Lohuis I'd never miss on The Colour of Spring, it's absolutely fantastic my friend.
how can they go from a slow song with so much feels to this exciting one with so many guitar, drums and piano levels woah legends
Mabel Romer
Good description, Mabel.
Cant. Stop. Listening. So. Good.
An aurora for the senses! These guys can take you from down so low to the brink of orgasm of the mind! I keep hitting "replay" on this one and when this CD gets played when I'm driving....loosing it, does not describe...70-115MPH.....bye!!! love it!!! The War On Drugs....Hands down! the best band out there right now! Guys? never stop doing what your doing and making the best music out there!!!
Best band ever. So much soul in this music.
omg what an a amazing album. i couldnt have wished for a better album, its soaring, drifting, lifting, heartwarming and breaking all at the same time...this song is perfect....Im in Love...Im in Pain....
This is great. One of the best on the album.
Every song on the LP is a wall of sound but never sounds congested. Simply amazing
OK, after listening to this album a gazillion times (probably an underestimate) I can categorically state that this is the best track on it, and to add that - seeing them perform this in Manchester last year has sealed the deal. Just one caveat, all the tracks are just brilliant and it was a very tough call. I might change my mind tomorrow! I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure.
The drift of Thinking of a Place RIGHT into that beginning piano riff of this song is one of the most brilliant moments in music to date. Same key and everything.
I keep coming back to this song,,,
God that song. That drums and bass and voice. Perfect.
Hiding from an enemy
Something inside me died
Hard to see clear these days
Darkness on my mind
Amazing vocal delivering
Makes me cry but fulfills my soul….💚 i like this band it’s a beautiful song ☀️
@elijahfinch3349 Thanks mayne i will check it out soon
Such a wonderful, beautiful song. One of my favorites ever.
I'm on drugs.. with the war on drugs.. This is the real deal, masterpiece.
Absolutely a definitive testament of a soulful vibe. It brings my thoughts and struggles to a close.
Great tune and a great band.
Play hard and play often.....
I hadn't heard such a good song in a while. Amazing band
My favorite song on this album. The lyrics are haunting and I've been in a relationship like this before and it sucked. Seriously, all the feels ....
So Lush.. ambient bliss..love from England
How did these guys get so good???
What a fantastic song and album. Definitely challenges the last release. Well done.
if you want to experience something like another world ... just wait until around 2:15 and after ... your soul will take flight
He escuchado esta canción una infinidad de veces, simplemente no me canso. Ha sido, es y seguirá siendo de mis preferidas. Tan inmersiva, perfecta. ❤
I just love, love, love this song! Their absolute best, they are stunning live too! This is my break-up anthem, my go-to reflection of the loss of heartbreaking friendship…#”Still I want to celebrate …the girl with silence in her eyes, the truth was certainly in the dark…”