The War On Drugs - Pain (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents The War On Drugs performing "Pain" live in the KEXP studio. Recorded August 1, 2017.
Host: Troy Nelson
Audio Engineers: Jeff Byrd & Kevin Suggs
Audio Mastering: Matt Ogaz
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Alaia D'Alessandro & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Jim Beckmann
kexp.org
thewarondrugs.net

[@Kenwatamin]

I wish this song never ended

[@americankickboxer]

If you don't mind, I'm going to use this line on songs I love!

[@harrykidd6895]

@@americankickboxerdo you not like this?

[@nischalsoni3792]

This song takes out your soul, puts it in a juicer for good five minutes

[@malcolmgalloway175]

Both sad and happy but yeah mostly sad i think

[@Sogonrei]

A touchstone in my darkest moments... such a beautifully orchestrated song that sends chills up my spine from the raw pureness.

[@malcolmgalloway175]

Same

[@dougzart]

"I resist what I cannot change.." Great Album..

[@malcolmgalloway175]

God that resonates too strong....... I WANNA FIND WHAT CANT BE FOUND

[@aaronbailey733]

Going through some chronic pain right now. It messes with your head. This song sums up a lot of what I cannot express into words

[@drivechannelyt]

It's 2022. This albums been on constant rotation in our house since 2017. If I'm alive in 2030, it still just might be there. What an absolute masterpiece.

[@davidy1412]

There's no "might" brother/sister - it will be there

[@jakobcrawford2753]

@@davidy1412 It shall be there, always. ;)

[@charmedprince]

I concur to the 2 comments above me

[@settingsunsdc]

Incredible album

[@aedb15t]

I am brand new to The War on Drugs train. I picked up "A Deeper Understanding" on vinyl and have been listening to side A on repeat. It is beyond beautiful and intoxicating.

[@miked5562]

There's plenty of room on the David Ramirez train too, my man. Do yourself a favor and check out The Bad Days, and discover him at your leisure after that. Peace! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJCpnJt5i8xgZ9U

[@sowhat5258]

@@miked5562 Welcome

[@UrMomGoes2College]

Man I would love to hear this on my dad's huge analog home stereo! I bet it sounds amazing. It just sounds like it was made for vinyl

[@paulabishop8257]

Wow

[@SamOgilvieJr]

Thanks to the waitress at Tipton's Barbecue in Wilkesboro, North Carolina who identified this song and band for me yesterday(Sunday, August 12, 2018). Knowledge is beautiful sometimes. Glad to know about this fabulous song and band now.

[@susubear13]

Sam Ogilvie you know you could’ve just shazammed the goddamn song pussy

[@strictlynorton]

KEXP and especially Cheryl have championed TWOD from day one. What a band they've evolved into.

[@benhasel4540]

this song is extraordinary, beautiful, I love it. So much to relate ... At some point of my life it made me cry like a kid with all these bad feelings and black cloud around me. But a very important thing to remember with this song is that it emphasize the importance of resilience, to encourage me to find strenght in myself, and to continue seeking out what can't be found. Thank you so much ! I'm feeling a lot better these days and I'll never forget it. Still overcoming everything but I'm sure I'll be fine !!

[@1001videoclips]

One of the most beautiful songs I´ve ever heard!

[@mikeel3742]

Go to bed now I can tell Pain is on the way out now Look at the way the domino falls away I know it's hard looking in Knowing that tomorrow you'll be back again Hang your head and let me in, I'm waiting So long I was staring into the light When I saw you in the distance, I knew that you'd be mine Am I moving back in time? Just standing still? I met a man with a broken back He had a fear in his eyes that I could understand I can't even shake the hand Without breaking it I've been pulling on a wire, but it just won't break I've been turning up the dial, but I hear no sound I resist what I cannot change And I wanna find what can't be found I'm aware of the time we lost Like a demon in the doorway, waiting to be born But I'm here all alone, just begging…

[@JackFou]

Randy f*cking Marsh on the drums!

[@PlayBetterJazz]

LOL

[@keithmoonisalive]

I love that guy. So many drummers need to be pushed off their stool for looking like they are bored shitless. Not Charlie. Look at him go!

[@standardofexcellence]

Lmao

[@patrickhawkinson8399]

The War on Tegridy Farms

[@danielseliger1123]

This comment has made my day, thank you for your service sir

[@Mikelzzz83]

Soul stirring. It summons forth to mind the ghost of a memory once forgotten; and now remembered, it is as warmth of the sun on my face during a time when all I knew was the innocence of childhood.

[@cartoonsandcannabis]

This song means a lot to me and I'm sure many others who come away saying I can make it a song that assists you on your journey "I resist what I cannot change and I wanna find what can't be found"

[@wernermartinevermeren4832]

BINGO!

[@AnaRgP]

I'm going to tattoo that

[@matthefalcon]

Proof that familiarity can be just as transcendent. Absolutely gorgeous piece of Art.

[@pedrokz]

Damn, this song is beautiful.

[@micktmusic]

The drummer looks like he's well and truly losing the war :)

[@jv7877]

Underrated comment man xD

[@amadan34]

Bravo, Standing ovation

[@marsh327]

Counter opinion - he is winning the war - with respect to this song (only)

[@vervor]

nah that's what work looks like

[@plmoore8307]

JacqAlb83 the reason i read KZbin comments

[@oostenmusic]

The drummers fuckin gettin it

[@hestonblumenthal4263]

I adore him. He is like the happiest drummer over ever seen

[@d-fens4878]

and the best drummer face on the market !!

[@Flynnie500]

Bob Dylan vocals, Springsteen rhythm, Neil Young solo

[@lukasvyhnar5308]

Exactly what I thought after first listening: that is like Bob Dylan meets Neil Young

[@UrMomGoes2College]

I definitely see the Dylan, and more so Springsteen, but I also feel a huge Phil Collins vibe in all this!

[@youngadventures9111]

Don’t forget the Fleetwood Mac vibe

[@Adam_Oreo98]

To me he sounds more like Don Henley, but I can see that

[@sgoetz68]

The Neil Young "3 note solo"

[@mickkraviz]

one of my favourite bands, one of the best songs.

[@mikenolan2679]

2020 anyone?

[@kamealex]

2035. Long story.

[@firtthegreat]

1792. Even longer story

[@annemaunder]

🙋🏻‍♀️

[@gammal586]

11

[@piagst]

👍

[@jimborock2632]

This is such an incredible band. I discovered them years ago through KEXP and I'm so happy to see them back again. Thanks to KEXP and TWOD for providing great music. I really appreciate it.

[@toulad5317]

2021. Pain is on the way out, indeed. These lyrics are divine 💖💖💖

[@island661]

2022 just saw them in Denver. I literally had a lump in my throat the whole show. Amazing music and musicians! 🙏🏻🎵💜

[@akashicrecord2120]

I swear, this is the best song in the world. -2021

[@samgreen5204]

I can’t stop listening to this awesome song!!

[@angelokruizinga5202]

What a beautiful song it saved me from my hard drugs addiction, my marijuana addiction, it healed my mental state and my heart❤, I resist what I can’t change this song changed my life! Thank you guys for this beautiful album and soul cleansing song named pain.

[@jimmybraden3334]

Strange how he switches lead,for acoustic and even some,electric solos. I like it.

[@ArauAlessandro1]

2020 listening to this master piece in Ecuador!!!

[@SJGirlinSC]

Every time I hear this song, it sounds new again and I can’t help the crying. It is so beautifully written, and the musicians are so incredible. All of it comes together in a place that goes to your heart that I have never known before. 1:16

[@MATTHERAT9169]

Amazing feel, amazing mix, beautiful song, perfect arrangement! Goosebumps...

[@95RedScorps]

God bless artists like Mark Knopfler and Al Stewart :D

[@baldysalmon]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@andrelopes8062]

I wasn't the only one who thought Al Stewart!

[@shalleenamarie1775]

I love his voice so much. Love this band even more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@patrickhawkinson8399]

Sometimes i feel like bands should just record their studio albums in the KEXP studio.

[@willie_layer2828]

You're so right, my friend. I've also had similar thoughts. They've got phenomenal engineers who know their craft and love what they do.

[@davidmarti4224]

Amazing, pure inspiring band, as always I have goosebumps! 10 of 10 Points! Regards from Barcelona!

[@murraywhyte1609]

This band are fantastic , the feeling of the lyrics and the playing, comes through in every song , truly special, remind me a bit of the water boys

[@jobse34000]

His voice reminds me of Bob Dylan, especially in the Album "infidels" It's beautiful !!

[@alfonsodelhoyo6518]

Jules Henriel I saw them in San Sebastián (spain) so long ago and I thought... this voice is so so Dylan... By the way, I really love this band

[@annves]

so i'm not the only one thinking that!

[@alfonsodelhoyo6518]

Ann Kristin Vestnes :)

[@riveroflife7763]

Actually this song in general definitely has a very Tom Petty vibe.

[@philshaveraz]

Joker man!

[@katebadley2765]

Top 5 entry on the LIFE playlist. It’s rarely better than this.

[@shannonmartin8625]

I was pretty certain Strangest Thing was the best song on the album. Not so sure now. What a band. Can't believe they keep following up such amazing records like they are.

[@jmelynn89]

That was my exact thought when I found this song...

[@lawrencecocuzza]

Between this and “up all night” for me. Great band

[@dirkcrawford3316]

Simply Sensational...

[@lewisrussell4589]

I’m aware of the time we lost, like a demon in the doorway waiting to be born, and I’m here all alone. Just begging!

[@hestonblumenthal4263]

Lewis Russell *I’m aware you’re tired and lost

[@lewisrussell4589]

Heston Blumenthal your wrong buddy 👍🏼

[@hestonblumenthal4263]

Lewis Russell haha I have the lyrics with the album and it’s certainly not what you said!

[@SJGirlinSC]

I have listen to this song about 100 times and every single time brings tears to my eyes. The lyrics are so beautiful the music is astronomical and I don’t think I’ve heard of nicer song, I’m more beautiful song in a long time

[@marioarsov77]

favorite one from the new album.

[@Gus-op5ff]

I been waiting so long for this.

[@lindaburlingame4513]

This band ROCKS...👍👍

[@malcolmgalloway175]

so many poetic freggin lines in this beautiful song :)

[@svenamsterdam3501]

Wow. It's all there...and then some more. ❤🎵🎶🎸❤🎵🎶🎸❤😃❤🎸🎶🎵🎶🎸😃😃😃

[@arduouscampaign]

All sublime musicians but that drummer is unreal.

[@jonathancalderon8330]

I heard this song for the first time on a flight from Japan to Paris and the truth is that my soul was higher than that plane. ❤

[@australmx]

simplemente, amo este tema

[@GiobbeOfficial]

Bass player wearing a Soundgarden t-shirt! Can't love them more

[@carlaaguzzi2937]

What a band!🍀🌟🔥

[@dragon7ninjamaster45]

2021 still waiting for you

[@Alexxx7137]

Randy Marsh tearing it up! 2021 & still a great song

[@feedyourhead731]

Steamy ray Vaughan

[@bartderijck172]

Probably the best song ever written....

[@soniasurija8880]

Just bought tickets to the Sydney show for February, so excited

[@IsraelHV]

Getting ready to see them today for the first time 😎

[@cgmaster]

So how was it?)

[@IsraelHV]

@@cgmaster My dreams didnt do justice to the show they putted on

[@cgmaster]

@@IsraelHV I envy you, friend!)👍

[@majortom8990]

It’s great to hear music that’s not afraid to be reverent to past styles and make some excellent original songs without cheesy gimmicks. ‘Strangest Thing’ is real good, too. Glad I found this, and them. Dominoes are fun.

[@willie_layer2828]

"Pain" Go to bed now I can tell Pain is on the way out now Look away and domino falls away I know it's hard looking in Knowing that tomorrow you'll be back again Pin your head and let me in I'm waiting So long I was staring into the light When I saw you in the distance, I knew that you'd be mine Am I moving back in time Just standing still I met a man with a broken back He had a fear in his eyes that I could understand I can even shake the hand When I break it in I've been pulling on a wire, but it just won't break I've been turning up the dial, but I hear no sound I resist what I cannot change But I wanna find what can't be found I'm aware you're tired and lost Like a demon in the doorway, waiting to be born But I'm here all alone, just begging Pull me close and let me hold you in Give me the deeper understanding of who I am Yeah, I'm moving back again I'm waiting here I'm just pulling on a wire, but it just won't break I've been turning up the dial, but I hear no sound I resist what I cannot change, own it in your own way Yeah, I wanna find what can't be found

[@stephanreiner2915]

Best Rock Guitar and Synth this time

[@seig119]

Yesssss thank you for this!

[@richardlamer766]

Pure joy to listen hits the heart and soul . Merci Beaucoup

[@MrSmid888]

I seen these live in Scotland at T In The Park, what a find. 2016. I bought the album. Class 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@SJGirlinSC]

Such a beautiful song. Thank you for the music

[@migueleloi]

I love this song!!! Oh yeah!

[@dennischaim]

All their song get stuck in youre soul, love it!!

[@braxsports]

Got to be one of the best guitarist of this generation.

[@talblair1670]

Still 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kylegriffin3778]

I just saw them Sunday oct 15 in Denver live and I will never get to see a show as amazing as that. This band is unbelievably talented and will forever be the best of their kind. I can't explain how grateful I am for their music.

[@bigskia]

Caught Saturday, twas epic! Perfect fit for the Ogden...shame they'll be bumping up to larger stages soon. Would be great at The Filmore, and possibly Red Rocks...but a lot would be lost.

[@Mazarinepie]

Brilliant

[@frankz0r]

What a song 😵

[@biobauerjanik3938]

Magnificent.

[@ameenabulhija5006]

2021 and still rocking this masterpiece 💯🔥❤️

[@UrMomGoes2College]

Feeling Dylan, Springsteen and definitely Phil Collins but it's all uniquely the War on Drugs. This sounds just like one of my dad's vinyls on his huge tube analog stereo. I could have played this on his radio back in the 80's and it wouldn't have sounded out of place!

[@Sam0010020031]

Plus Dire Straits

[@UrMomGoes2College]

@@Sam0010020031 ahh! Absolutely! Definitely Dire Straits! It's almost like these guys stepped out of a time machine from the 70'/80's!

[@Bailey110489]

IT TOUCHES YOUR SOUL

[@wanderalmeida9584]

The Best! Big thanks from Brazil.

[@ricardopineda6729]

estoy putamente enamorado de esta cancion ... hermosisima

[@caramason56]

So beautiful 😊❤️🎼🌹

[@bradrosenberger1894]

i' ll tell you what. i have more than 600 cds here and this band trumps all of them

[@tommyv4980]

Has this Tom Petty feel to it, very chill.

[@seltonk5136]

Tommy V google petty “down south”

[@RainbowYoshiGreyson]

Reminds me of Crawling Back to you by Tom Petty

[@omegalgo297]

Thank you!!!!!

[@marilyntaipec.3911]

Bellísima canción 💗

[@legrandzim]

SUPER BAND

[@muskyelondragon]

Good band 👍

[@1987Saabnut1]

0622 Thanks KEXP for this gem

[@powertrioagency5795]

A very cleverly disguised modern version of Year Of The Cat, Al Stewart.

[@BertheaLeduc]

J'aime. Merci TWOD

[@staceymcgrath6971]

Unreal

[@JoseBelardoII4]

Discovered this yesterday under Indie Darlings iTunes playlist! Very Cool vibe slightly reminds me of widespread panic

[@bobertramirez6456]

WOW maaaan.

[@SCYTHE2525]

I hope the album has a romper or two on it. But I gotta admit these guys show chops and professionalism. Always nice to find a gem in the night.

[@Tacolompa]

SCYTHE2525 Romper? What?

[@a-aron14]

@@Tacolompa Nothing to Find etc

[@richardsylvanus2717]

This band is tight! Thanks KEXP. 🙂

[@richardsylvanus2717]

Love the sax too

[@Alexfocushard]

Magic.

[@relic731]

This is so freakin' cool!

[@muhammadalfattahyahya9199]

2021 in here

[@prepstein]

LOVE IT!

[@SubspectMusic]

legends

[@kerrydixon5011]

So good !