The War on Drugs - "Thinking Of A Place" (Electric Lady Sessions) 

I envy you if you are listening for the first time..that moment you know you've discovered a piece of music that will be close to you for the rest of your life.

I remember hearing this song for the first time. It was at a party where I knew almost nobody. Most people were stoned AF but I was fully sober. When this song came on we were sitting outside and heard this song on the background, we just sat there listening and I think that moment will stay with me for a long while.

I took my mom to a WOD show. They closed the festival, and punctuated the weekend with total grace and feel. I listened to the band through my own ears, also tried to conceptualize what my mother was feeling. This was an epic experience, to put it mildly. Thanks War on Drugs: an absolutely moving performance from empathetic artist. Thanks.

This song got me through some real tough times. Years back i suffered a psychotic break and got diagnosed with bipolar 1. I felt like I didn't understand myself or the world around me anymore. This song helped me remember again while recovering.

I can’t think of any song ever written over 10min that keeps me gripped like this beautiful song. I think it’s my fave song by them and there’s a lot to choose from.

This is proof that great music still exists...it's just harder to find.😌

When I grow up I want to own a carpet store called the war on rugs!

that moment at 2:57 when the riff starts, takes you to another dimension, fighting with your own feelings, giving, taking what you never had......

Adam Granduciel is a true genius when it comes to layering all the instruments in a song.He tinkers with lyric and melody until he thinks it is perfect and by God he gets it right just about every time! This is the song and performance that hooked me 3 years ago..found them by accident because RU-vid plugged in similar artists

This song and Strangest Thing off of this album are such masterpieces. I can listen to them over and over and over again. They never get old.

I walked up the aisle to this amazing song last year in Siena, Italy. Not from the start obviously as it would have had to be a pretty long aisle but from ‘ come and take my hand babe’ it was an amazing day 😍

When they released Lost In the Dream, I thought to myself, "There's no way they're ever going to top this. It's just too good." Here we are, three and a half years later and The War on Drugs hits us with another spectacular album. As of right now, this band can do no wrong. I consider myself lucky being a fan of them.

Easily one of their best songs written. The build up and the middle break. When I first heard the song never would've thought it was 13min. Flows so well

This song kills me and brings me back to life

We got married to this song ...the greatest day of my life and the greatest song I've ever heard...❤. Makes me cry every time ❤

This is my favorite song of all time. I've heard it hundreds of times, and it gives me chills every time....

One of the more beautiful pieces of music I have listened to in my life...

This song is like coming home from a long trip, equal parts relief, excitement and comfort. Hearing the voice of a loved one for the first time in years.

M a s t e r p i e c e !!!!!!!!!

I used to listen to the radio as a kid in bed. Finger on the volume knob. The 70s 80s .. Am/Fm radio. Dreamscapes on the edge of sleeping .. canyons and peaks .. heard Beatles, Stones, Zeppelin. One night the DJ played the entire Tangerine Dream "Ricochet" album. I was ten at the time. I hadn't even kissed a girl. I am there now .. reaching for the volume knob.

I am not usually a fan of live recordings, but this band is on a whole different level. I cant believe it took me till 2020 to discover these guys. Incredibly talented.

So intriguing that everytime you come back to this song you know exactly you're in for an emotional ride but you never quite know where it'll take you...

I've discovered this song, and band obviusly, when i was taking care of My dad during the nights of the clínic. Him suffering a terminal decease. And i can Say that this song gave me peace in the hardest Moments.

This is exactly why I DONT listen to main stream music. They have killed music! I explore and search and come across beautiful gems like these independent artists so unique and talented. Their sound resonates with me so much. ❤

Guitar solo is bliss

Rain is falling outside. War on Drugs in playing in my ears. My life is in the balance and my loves and friends and plans are all over the place. This song remains on the horizon like a constant.

It was back in Little Bend that I saw you Light was changing on the water Where birds above had flown There was pain in your eyes So you vanished in the night Missouri River in the distance So I lied upon the lawn I remember walking against the darkness of the beach Love is like a ghost in the distance, out of reach Travel through the night 'cause there is no fear Alone but right behind, until I watched you disappear I'm moving through the dark Of a long black night Just moving with the moon And the light it shines And I'm thinking of a place And it feels so very real Just moving through the dark Once I had a dream I was falling from the sky Coming down like running water Passing by myself in light In the morning, I would wake To the sound of someone's voice Like little whispers through the silence I'm moving through the dark Of a long black night I'm looking at the moon And the light it shines But I'm thinking of a place And it feels so very real Oh, sufferer of love Come and take my hand, babe There's a turn in the road that we've been taking Let it set you free 'Cause there's a rhythm in the way that we've been moving Yeah, there's a darkness over there, but we ain't going See it through my eyes Walk me to the water Hold my hand as something turns to me Love me every night Drown me in the water Hold my hand, is something turning me? See it through my eyes Love me like no other And hold my hand as something turns to me And turns me into you Lead me through tonight Pull me from the water Hold my hand as something turns to me Turns me into you Just see it through my eyes Love me like no other Hold my hand as something turns to me Turns me into you Turning me into you

My local community station tircoed radio played this Friday night while I was doing a workout. The presenter said, just let your mind drift for 11 minutes... never heard it before and I love it. 😊

This song brings me peace

Best song on the album and probably their best composed song thus far imo.

i love smokin up to these dudes....

Today is the first time I have heard this. At first I thought they sounded like Tom Petty, then glimpses of Dylan. Now it just sounds like them. I will be listening to this often.

Una explosión de nostalgia, amor profundidad y algo que no sé que es... Esta hermosa canción lo tiene todo. Me hace viajar y olvidarme de todo y de todos. Me hace sentir que todo estará bien.

People complain a lot about that there is no good music these days. Well War on drugs proves the opposit! Love Supreme!

I challenge the viewer to find another song on you tube that has inspired so many poetic, poignant, and powerful responses. So inspirational and heartwarming to read how many love and thrive on this gem

The drugs(weed) made this even better. No war necessary.

War on Drugs the best rock band now

I can't really put my finger on it as to why this song is sooo damn good. Perhaps it has all the right ingredients. Usually when I listen to a long song, 10+ minutes, I'll know, I'm aware while listening right, but this song, it has you so involved that you loose yourself. If someone would of told me it's 11 mins long, I wouldn't believe them.

I discovered this band/song during diy duties in covid19 lock down. What an absolute blessing this has been. Total bliss. Loved it from the moment I heard it 😍😍😍 will carry on listening to this band for the rest of my days 👂💖👂💖

You have a hole in your heart if these guys don't touch your emotions, dang pretty music.

I heard this song for the first time last week . I can't stop playing it ! I listen to it over and over again ! It touches my soul and makes me happy and sad at the same time . Great song !

Best band in the world. Bands like this don’t come around often....and oh how there beauty graces with age....thank you so much for making art and making this world such a beautiful place.

Waking up at 03h45, getting ready for a 10-hour roadtrip. This song comes on.

Anything played in Jimi Hendrix's studio seems to have just a little bit more magic it seems.

This song is simply flawless.

Am i crying? Sure. Crying for this beautiful music-place. The lyrics, the music OMG

A beautiful blend of Springsteen and Dylan. Cinematic and emotive.

Recorded at Jimmy Hendrix Electric Lady Studios... Sounds great!

Lost in a dream is one of my favorite albums of all time. When a deeper understanding came out I wondered if it could top it. I listened few a few times and it didn't instantly grab me, but by the third listen I was hooked, by the tenth listen, I was pretty sure this is an absolute masterpiece.

I grew up in the 80s and for some bizarre reason their music brings me back to when times were so much more simple and we hung out with friends by lakes and in parks during the long summer days just talking and hanging out. Thanks TWOD for these feelings. Forever grateful.

IMO, this is their best performance of this song!

I bought the song when it was first released as a single and listened to it on repeat every time I went to work on the TV series Castle Rock. An hour's drive of pure bliss. Could not get enough of it! Still can't!

What an underrated band

The hallmark of a good musician is their ability to unearth what you've chosen to bury.

"Love is like a ghost in the distance out of reach.." I feel this line in my soul.💕

My Mom passed away a few weeks ago, right around the time I found this song, and the harmonica sound near the end of this song gives me a nostalgic feeling about her that moves me to tears.

This is one of those songs you'll always remember where and when you heard it first. Pure melancholy to me

Today I went to the funeral of a 20 year old boy. He died a week ago while being hid by a car. My daughter and that 20 year old boy were very close. During the funeral, the boy's favorit music was played. This song was one of them. I was very much touched by it. Hundreds of people were at the funeral and because of the fact that there were so many people, the greeting of the coffin took a long time. I heard that song 3 time. I had never heard the song before and I took my phone and used Shazam app in order to know the title of the song. It will always remember me of that boy who still had a whole life to go. He had such a nice character and we all will mis him a lot😢

Found this group on a deep Mushroom trip. A Deeper Understanding is now one of my favorite albums.

July 2020 first time hearing this song on the radio and I'm instantly mesmerized🥳. Came here to check on the band and everything. I'm a fan now❤️

I want to see them live so badly. I wish I could pick the songs too. But I’m just A dreamer.

music from heaven, this song should hv been longer

As we acknowledge that this is just life passing by, it's beautiful to just catch a glimpse of how beautiful it is every now and then 💜

One of the greatest songs ever! Thank you. This song saved my life

Wow best live version of this song ever. Greetings from The Netherlands

So I discovered the war on drugs in 2018 January. Back then I was involved in one of the greatest periods of my life. I was a part of something, I had meaning I had purpose I had something to fight for and life was good and there were many bad moments but overall it was one of the greatest periods of my life. I accomplished things during that time period that I thought I never would and I achieved things people told me were impossible. And their album a deeper understanding was part of that soundtrack to that time period. And then I discovered lost in the dream which also became part of it. But I will tell you there is only a handful of musicians that give me chills when I listen to them. And a hand full of guitarists that do the same. When he breaks out into that guitar solo I just get chill he's singing to me with that guitar and only a few can do it and do it right. This man is highly underrated. No wonder they won the Grammy. I will say the next album I don't live here anymore kind of fell off for me. It's good but it just doesn't have the same passion to me as lost in the dream and a deeper understanding. It's really missing those 10-minute lengthy songs.

Love, love this band...took my youngest daughter to their show in Nashville, great band, great memories!

I could listen to this everyday for the rest of my life and never get tired of it

Fue en La Costa que te vi La luz estaba cambiando en el agua Donde las aves de arriba habían volado Había dolor en tus ojos Así que desapareciste en la noche El Mar en la distancia Así que me arroje en la arena Recuerdo caminar contra la oscuridad de la playa El amor es como un fantasma en la distancia, siempre alcanzado Viaje por la noche sola, porque no hay miedo pero justo detrás de mi... hasta que te vi desaparecer Me estoy moviendo a través de la oscuridad De una larga noche negra Sólo moviéndose con la luna Y la luz que brilla Y estoy pensando en un lugar Y se siente muy real Sólo moviéndose a través de la oscuridad Una vez tuve un sueño, caía del cielo Bajando como agua corriente Pasando por mí mismo, encendida Por la mañana, me despertaba con el sonido de la voz de alguien Como pequeños susurros a través del silencio Me estoy moviendo a través de la oscuridad De una larga noche negra Y estoy mirando a la luna Y la luz que brilla Pero estoy pensando en un lugar Y se siente muy real Oh, el sufrimiento del amor ... Ven y toma mi mano, nene Hay un giro en el camino que hemos estado tomando Deja que te libere Porque hay un ritmo en la forma en que nos hemos estado moviendo Sí, hay una oscuridad allí, pero no vamos a ir Ver a través de mis ojos llevame hasta el agua Agarra mi mano y siento como que algo se vuelve hacia mí Me quieres todas las noches Ahogarme en el agua Sostén mi mano como algo que me vuelve Lo veo a través de mis ojos Ámame como ningún otro Y sostén mi mano como algo se vuelve hacia mí Y me convierte en ti Guíame a través de la noche Sáqueme del agua Agarra mi mano como algo se vuelve hacia mí Me convierte en ti Sólo véalo a través de mis ojos Ámame como ningún otro Agarra mi mano como algo se vuelve hacia mí Me convierte en ti Volteándome En ti ...

The atmosphere you create with this song is something very raw and rare🫡

His voice is naturally beautiful

I'm loving this song first time I have heard it and makes me feel happy.

The most beautiful song I’ve ever heard ❤️

I can't stop listening to this song when I need to feel calm. I love it so much. It gives me hope and feels so great...

I am a late comer with this band. This was the song that put the hooks in. I am almost 50 years old and there is something nostalgic about this song and sound that takes me back to great times.

This is such a great song. I just love turning down the light, turning up the headphones and e-drumming along to it. Losing sense of time and place completely :)

Song that remains my father live in heart. Cried too many times. In my opinion this guys are so greatest band 🙌 ❤️ thank you guys. This song gives me super power.

The shifts in rhythm guitar are subtle and beautiful.

I only discovered this band a year ago. There last album is a master class in song writing and production. When listening to it through headphones there is so much going on its amazing it all comes together. Genius music making.

No hay canción que me relaje, que me transporte y que me haga sentir mejor sin importar el día de mierda que hay tenido que Thinking of a Place. Es la perfecta representación de la magia convertida en música. Saludos de Panamá 🇵🇦 ¿Habrá algún latino por aquí?

I'm back. Each time I watch/listen to this I'm moved by the musicianship of these guys. Soothes my soul.

this music in times of corona, it really helps

Such an amazing song. The last part staring at 6:53 makes the song a masterpiece.

Love you like no other

They rip ripple the heart. It's such a gift to give and receive. I cry when I hear them. I know little but it breaks me with gratitude.

Beautiful song, just discovered it today...

Shimmery vibrations, poetry, nostalgia and sheer beauty - pretty cool

I discovered this song yesterday! I cannot stop listening! one of the best songs I've ever heard!

This song takes me to a place that I cannot explain like a river of magic and emotions carrying me in its flow, down the stream of memories that are long missed but never forgotten.

This song and this album are my favorites of 2017. I'm so impressed with the live production and that it holds up so well to the studio version. There's something about this song that touches me deep in my soul. I haven't connected like this with a song in years.

Giving my 8 month old girl brekkie and introducing her to this masterpiece. Please God we will be attending their gigs together in future like I have in past. Come back to Ireland soon lads! 🇮🇪

This song moves me like no other. I can't get enough of it. Particularly during the Covid19, it's my escape from the messed up shit going on.

I am shocked at the beauty even possible by this song.

i heard this playing in the ending credits of sharp objects. i was mesmerized. now i can't stop listening to the the entire album, deeper understanding! beautiful!!!

I love, love, love this song the first second I heard it , sounds new but yet it has an old time kinda familiar song. It took me back to a time when we had been up all night an early summer morning warm getting warmer . This was back in 1977 we went to a stripping hole that had blueish, green water it was beautiful . We had a blanket and we laid it out on the rocks above and just hung out there watching the sun rise and looking out over the water. It was one of a few really good memories I had from back then . This song is beautiful. And I like that it is long not one of these 3 min. 1234 bam bam Bam bam . I do like those kind of songs . But there's not enough songs like this. Led Zeppelin , pink Floyd , bob Dylan. All rolled up into one!!!

Superb track. The section that kicks in at 6:44 is especially sublime......Come and take my hand baby.....

hitting like button before watching is regular when the title is : The war On Drugs i love your music folks!

I'm so glad and thankfull having found this lovely music , it's simply magic!!!

I lost a friend to drugs last year....we weren't romantic...just friends....but when I listen to this song...I think of her....she must be in a place where some deep sadness resides inside me....some deep and mournful place...where there is always a vague pain....I miss you Angel....weird how that works....eh?

so beautiful,all their music puts u in a state of bliss