"The Drugs Don't Work" By Pete Doherty

[@twillymantheoneandonly5587]

Pete's grey hair trips me out. I was 15 when I bought my first libertines album in 2000. I'm 37 now. Time goes so fast, looking in the mirror everyday doesn't always do it justice. Sometimes you need an outside perspective. That outside perspective to me has become music icons of my youth. At 15 the music of the strokes and the libertines, made me feel young and invincible. This was are time. Nothing could stop us. I've lost many friends and family along the way. The essence of youth slowly falls from are grasp. Seeing Pete go through, many of the samethings we all go through in life. No matter how trepidatious, life never stopped him from picking up a guitar. The thought of that, Ignites something in me. A forgotten part of myself, that was glossed over by the weight of life. Thank u pete for the inspirational life lessons I've learned from your music.

[@kriscardwell4918]

Ime 43 an rocked all over wi libertines an actualy cried wen they split? Inevitable but hopefully again one day....

[@jackgolding427]

They are timeless bands loved by many generations future and past

[@Vardagsvegan1]

SAME

[@meggymoo5496]

I’m 44, and been through so much, I love Pete doing this song 💗 and yes time goes so quick but glad I’m still here

[@fontainejohn]

cool story bro

[@micktagg]

I identify this moment as when Peter finally realised that something had to change, that he was also knowledgeable about the world of pain which was ahead in order for him to get healthy. He appears so childlike, innocent, naive ,yet wise to the world. Fighting the imminent tears, he sang his way through the storm. Well done Peter. Your music, your words, your very being inspires a lot of people.

[@julie-wp6rd]

😂Amy!

[@dawg4202]

Pete Doherty has got me thru some hard times. What a beautiful version of the drugs work.

[@Mojorisin90]

Pete's always had a knack for singing other peoples songs in his own unique way and yet somehow I forget it's a cover

[@acoustic-gymnastics]

@Wildfox01 lol

[@chrisperry4844]

When music means more to you then a nice singing voice and a brilliant guitar player......you’ll understand this, The mans tearing a piece of his soul out with this,

[@jameswillis494]

no mate, this is dog wank

[@cavemancult1999]

@@jameswillis494 the most British response i have read all morning lmaoo

[@alicespalding9712]

Terrible version prefer verve what a insole to song

[@maxtache]

He absolutely destroyed it🤣🤣

[@avemundus]

Turning it into 'Music when the lights go out' at the end. That's brilliant.

[@mattcolgan7582]

Stated a bit like Albion too ahah

[@TheodoreLeonce]

Cool! Do you have a link to this full performance?

[@nayf7682]

Both better songs aswell

[@barryhamilton7845]

@@TheodoreLeonce Are you joking!?

[@EliinBergman]

@@mattcolgan7582 när b

[@kylecoombes4777]

I was at this and had the pleasure of getting allowed to meet him in the flesh at his dressing room after the show. The way he sings ‘the drugs don’t work’ tears my soul out a bit with each listen. It was so powerful on the night.❤

[@Charlie-oz8xl]

One of the must underrated songwriters ever singing a song by one of the most underrated songwriters ever

[@marcusskidmore6913]

Hardly underated, both Smacky Pete and Dickie Ashcroft were darlings of the music press at one point in their careers.

[@nedread6700]

Followed by an overrated comment by an overrated commentator. Tragedy

[@barryhamilton7845]

He killed a truly fantastic song and he wishes he wrote that,and he's not on the same level as Richard Ashcroft!

[@marcusskidmore6913]

@@nedread6700 That was the Bee Gees mate.

[@marcia7115]

Comment.🤟

[@lolabow5421]

Just like Lou Reed, Pete has risen to the top and been led by the light x

[@jeannotek8483]

I love this guy. Keep safe and healthy Peter. x

[@kivvm]

i wish pete the best. A great musician and a great poet. May you shine again

[@afallin]

All i can see is a forever broken heart. Been a fan of peter's poetry since 2000. We both passed throught some shit. I'v decided to leave the past in another page. How long will these bones keep a'rockin and how long can i keep up with all of this.

[@bjnwright]

He tried to drown himself in drugs, but his soul kept him buoyant

[@salinderandre]

true

[@boyla7694]

The beauty of this song is how you can interpret it in many ways. It was written about his dads battle with cancer but its written so well so many people can relate with it

[@athoffiziell23]

💜

[@markpub]

🤮

[@mildred714]

Oh good one. You must be a poet!

[@charlesbrannigan1828]

im 42 his music is brilliant love it as much now as i did twenty years ago

[@Ck-vx4gd]

Always just perfect

[@flfreaks3745]

This guy is the epitome of youth that even with his white hair, you would still think he is 25, not 41 years old.

[@thislife3655]

I think you’re on the same gear as Pete 💉🌱.

[@lastfewtokes]

In what world does he look 25? He looks like a cracked out 40 year old

[@cakepudding3220]

@@lastfewtokes 😂

[@maketelma]

I'm all ok with him being epitome of youth etc but come on 40 something is not old yet. He has just some genetic stuff and got grey hair a little bit earlier than usual.

[@ginagloom3294]

If Pete could be sober, so can I...almost 2 years...I hope I dont see their face again...so raw..I love PETE

[@meggymoo5496]

I love this cover of this song, well done Pete 💗 it means so much to me 🙏

[@levistubbs8949]

Good on you Peter, keep on rockin'

[@neonbible08]

What a great song.

[@ufonouten3601]

This men is a great poet with enormous charisma!!!

[@krisp0114]

@@infeted14 Why would he be joking?

[@kurtcodein8159]

Man....

[@JONO5K1]

Richard Ashcroft wrote this song - not Pete; although Pete is an excellent poet, yes.

[@memondayz]

He is but it’s not his song

[@vitocorleone1742]

A poet warrior in the classical sense

[@benjamin6492]

well done pete,hope you are well ,lifes worth it

[@minersapronmusic180]

perfection isn't the point here...my support to Pete!

[@lelabell]

❤

[@Thenocturnalflowers]

Beautiful ❤️

[@ivormiller8425]

Awesome performance

[@georgecinq928]

Agreed again in 2023 such a lovely version

[@KrwiomoczBogurodzicy]

Was there... He was the mystery headliner. Also did a phenomenal cover of _Killing Me Softly._

[@tinata3378]

Genius 🖤

[@colheg3113]

He knows what he's singing about !!

[@tomberridge5258]

The this is performed is powerful I think. Pete is crying for help through this song, he knows the drugs don't work.

[@barryhamilton7845]

Should not of even tried to cover this,he killed a classic!

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

@@barryhamilton7845 no he never.

[@barryhamilton7845]

@@matthewjdouglas6471 Eh I think he did!! Absolutely awful!! It's a song he wish he did write,but he didn't,so he had to cover a classic which he murdered.

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

@@barryhamilton7845 it wasn't great. Admittedly. That doesn't matter though. If you're a true follower of an artist you'll not notice things like that. He wasn't doing it justice. He is still a brilliant singer/ performer poet, writer. Do you like Peter's music or do you think hes rubbish?

[@danielelston7457]

He’s clean

[@annapaola9]

I love him 🥰

[@TheYlro]

God bless Pete, he makes me think of all French poetry I ve read as a young girl in Paris. Pete is our last poet.

[@rickylafleur5700]

Modern era Baudelaire

[@deverbenjamin53000]

he is a huge fan of Rimbaud 😉

[@MtmaurizBelmont]

Que bonitas palabras el último poeta ...

[@davidrobinson2776]

Bless you, mate. Thank you for everything.

[@Kotchakov]

Wow! So Class!

[@장돌이-r2e]

haha he smiles like a kid.. lovely

[@sunmixuk8003]

Wish The Verve had been around longer. Did some great songs.

[@meggymoo5496]

So true , so love Pete doing this song 😭💜

[@DrMark1981]

This song/drug in question is chemotherapy. When you realise that, the lyrics make more sense. Ashcroft wrote it about his dad who was dying from cancer.

[@MegaMetallicaMASTER]

He’s really feeling it, beautiful

[@barryhamilton7845]

Are you joking!?

[@NoName-ql1wk]

He's off his head.

[@MegaMetallicaMASTER]

@@NoName-ql1wk he sure is lol

[@eggerstephan17]

Just stumbled on pete doherty and this song and its stuck in repeat😎👍

[@shannonolmsted7801]

HE IS PURE MAGICK

[@josephxd6574]

Black Magic

[@jamiebyrne25]

That’s little smirk when he mumbles the lyrics 🥰

[@helenedelvert8957]

Whaou 🎇🎇🎇

[@rashidjurgens9992]

beautiful i love it

[@aexlife]

His connection to the words far supersedes any other complaints

[@marcusskidmore6913]

No it doesn't, the fact he's making a bloody awful racket supersedes all other aspects.

[@gavinwaddington8963]

Music can be interpreted differently but I think this was written about cancer treatment

[@ginagloom3294]

* "Behind every single BEAUTIFUL thing that ever existed, was something tragic." O.W.

[@PsyEYEris-B]

Say so often ..I need a timemachine... and cry to the live songs ^^ :((

[@mirkomoro5984]

Come sempre: Sei fantastico!

[@alexrou6714]

Brillant performance

[@infeted14]

Haha of course....

[@barryhamilton7845]

He absolutely destroyed a beautiful song!

[@jameswillis494]

you should do stand up....funny fucker

[@ΘεόδωροςΝάρης]

As it happen passed my old street ❤

[@gyuri694]

i'm scared that pete could just gone. in to the dust. become someone who i really love but haven't really met.

[@avalondreaming1433]

It's because it wasn't meant for these times.

[@patrickwhite8144]

The story of a boy who loved his father too much.

[@galabohemia]

so beautiful

[@barryhamilton7845]

Ate you having a laugh!?

[@Gabriel46934]

How brave !! Richard Ashcroft ' prescription ' !! BRAVO

[@2010dame]

brrrr goosebumps

[@damiankrauza3752]

Mein Pete, natürlich denke ich jetzt ständig an Dich!

[@dianesarahchapman6625]

Heartfelt and understood and totally beautiful in its rendition 👏🎶wow!

[@marthabardales3158]

Me encanta!!!

[@madelainestein3579]

Omg I love this song I love Pete! He really turns the bipolar genius condition into music

[@nickstojanovic9663]

He has borderline personality disorder not bipolar

[@missm1548]

@@nickstojanovic9663 Says who

[@abbieiscoolx]

@@nickstojanovic9663 was he actually diagnosed with bpd??

[@doughnutdisturb117]

(putting coat over his shoulders) “I think they did Pete. I think they did. C’mon. Let’s get you a Horlicks and an early night”.

[@kee-logreen]

😂😂

[@maxtache]

Well he fucking killed that.

[@KieranDacey]

Awww brill

[@peterhayes9465]

Love him

[@mrm4xim4m]

Class how he sings it his own way.

[@MOO67204]

Out of tune - brilliant

[@fadeandfringe]

Pete ...oh sweetheart, let me love you!

[@grantosullivan1417]

Don't do drugs kids......this video is the perfect reason why.

[@babadabu912]

dont do kids.... your comment is the perfect reason why. u should try some drugs my friend

[@sebastienbrunois1728]

You're f- right. It ruins lives of too many people... Drop that shit away please !

[@greg3867]

That’s why he sing it , he knows what he’s talking about ...

[@tobin834]

I will always wonder how people have enough time to jump on this thing, to videos of people they don't like, and criticize them. Especially about drug use. Cool.

[@barryhamilton7845]

But the song isn't about heroin,coke or any other illegal drug,it's about his dad dying of cancer and the drugs that treated him.

[@wesleyblount3900]

Beautifully imperfect !

[@mortalflower1]

Surprised to read all these positive comments. If anything, this performance perfectly supports the songs message: the drugs don't work!

[@MrClockworkbanana]

I had a bad habit in the 90s . So glad I kicked it. I prey Pete finds the strength .

[@ladygaby4841]

Je l'adore

[@leannecampbell4551]

The Freewheelin' Peter Doherty!

[@federicogonzalez4051]

****OOOO godlike just godlike****

[@annacorsi8201]

Più bella dell'originale,qui Pete emoziona veramente tanto!

[@damiankrauza3752]

Mein PETE, das ist das letzte Lied, das ich heute höre. Du weißt ja, ich bin Dir sicher! Schlaf deshalb ganz beruhigt!

[@ilovecats4208]

I will meet him one day. Perhaps at the Albion Rooms... when Fernsby's back from holiday xx

[@jasonnosaj5789]

Is he still a junkie?

[@garyrodgers9715]

@@jasonnosaj5789 yessir

[@temujinkhan4986]

Libertine79 come to stoke on Trent you see him smacked up bowling around

[@ragzjones7003]

@@temujinkhan4986 pahhaaa stokey getting brave these days

[@ilovecats4208]

@@temujinkhan4986 sadly I live in the states and I hate it here. Absolutely hate it. I'm trying to figure out a way to move to the UK permanently. I don't know if you believe in this stuff but I swear I must've lived there in a past life or something. I can physically and psychically feel something pulling, drawing me there. I love everything about it: weather, architecture, the sea, people, different accents, the way people speak and write, books, music, humour, movies and television shows, greenery and nature and englishmen!! When I get there I'm going to find some rolling green hills and roll down them over and over :) But there's so much I would have to do.. switch from social security to PIP, find a methadone clinic, a dr that'll prescribe my valium, housing help blah de blah de blah. I wish it wasn't so difficult. So when I say it is my dream to see the Libs/Pete play and to meet him, I mean it with all my heart. I think about sitting down and having a long conversation with him over drinks.. and my ultimate fantasy is we become great friends. I would love to be his and Katia's sidekick lol. I have the libertine tattoo on my forearm; I got it as a gift for myself when I cleaned up off smack for the 100th time almost 3 years ago (I've had a few slip ups since then but I'm pretty steady being on the methadone again and all). So hopefully, one day, I'll make it to Stoke on Trent. Thanks 🇬🇧

[@ladygaby4841]

Merci.

[@MrSmid888]

Your right Pete, The don’t!!! 😯🙉

[@chrisww2308]

As a standard performance this is terrible but there is something very honest and raw about this performance that is actually great.

[@marcusskidmore6913]

No, never in a million years is this actually great.

[@Homeboyfun]

Such a great man rallye a fucking Genius 🎶❤💗⚘💊😉🦄👍💯💪Poetry Love and Freedom Heaven is a Song Wish i belong Somewhere In a corner Of my favourite Roses 🌹 Heart That Would Be for me The Biggest REWARD😇🦄🐎🥰

[@becausewemust]

The pre-Pie years.

[@shoot_the_glass5654]

Drugs don't work? Your not wrong Pete, we've all watched yer do em.

[@martinfrancis6633]

They definitely do work

[@donnaandrews8397]

so lovely one of my favourite song

[@barryhamilton7845]

Yeah but he killed it, absolutely dreadfull,there people out their that can sing it better and this twat just ruined a master piece, absolute shite!

[@julie-wp6rd]

❤to Amy winehouse. Pete connection.

[@olivierbizet7269]

🌹❤❤❤❤❤

[@maxcassells5398]

Well the drugs quite clearly have been working overtime. Is quite a sad sight honestly.

[@marcusskidmore6913]

It's an even sadder listen.

[@jackfint9042]

Looks good, sounds good

[@georgecinq928]

Agreed

[@ettorebalis5724]

Un poeta

[@QWERTY-ri5yw]

Listening while having boot....

[@lisaliddle9161]

Good for you, not!! The drugs don't work.....

[@tamaragruber392]

Hey pete its me we met in barcelona tamara from austria i feel the same nothing works anymore

[@damiankrauza3752]

Du hast das besondere Privileg, dass Du in mir gespeichert warst, ohne dass ich Dich wahrgenommen habe - bis vor kurzem. Nur dieses komisch vertraute Gefühl, wenn ich zum Beispiel im Wartezimmer eines Arztes die Illustrierten durchblätterte Dich neben Kate Moss sah. Natürlich fand ich Dich bildschön und faszinierend. Aber da war noch etwas anderes, auch das habe ich gespürt. Und nach dem jeweiligen Arztbesuch habe ich die Bilder von Dir in der Illustrierten trotzdem wieder - vergessen. Wo warst Du 1993? Du wirst es mir erzählen.

[@1lifeobit213]

It makes me sad what noticeable addiction looks like even the voice

[@cathaldecourcey5804]

I allways thought Richard Ashcroft ment he was never coming down meaning that he was staying high 😮

[@georgecinq928]

Agreed again in 2024😂🎉

[@Pokemongod6911]

He is indeed a genius, but this written by Richard Ashcroft (bigger genius).

[@melissabrown942]

Hardly

[@ladsashi2790]

Melissa Brown. No that’s pretty much a fact haha

[@ryanstalks3709]

He uses to many song writers to be a genius unfortunately

[@barryhamilton7845]

He ain't no genius! Richard Ashcroft is though!!

[@controloz3310]

The irony being that he’s completely mangled

[@dbo514]

he's aware of it

[@ladsashi2790]

That ain’t irony

[@ryancrummett7610]

Real life real guy real rock n rolla

[@Matthew9818]

That’s not irony that’s a coincidence .

[@controloz3310]

@@Matthew9818 it’s so often a coincidence that it’s become irony

[@seankilroy3833]

Your killing the song pack it in

[@missm1548]

The chick that screamed out Fuck Forever in the middle of this beautiful performance... ya need a slap.

[@ladygaby4841]

Legend

[@barryhamilton7845]

Leg end.

[@ianschofield6443]

I’m pretty sure the song was written by Richard telling of his father dying and the drugs where the type being given to try and prolong his life !! But not surprised Pete and his boys take it as the recreational type as he would take any offered!!😂 never the less it sounds heart felt

[@kayeb222]

I've just googled an old interview where Ashcroft says"I've got a new song called the drug's don't work.thats how I'm feeling at the moment.They make me feel worse but I still take them. Out of boredom and frustration you turn to something else to escape"