Thinking of a Place Lyrics

Lyric discussion by silverspaceship 

Cover art for Thinking of a Place lyrics by War On Drugs, The

This is such an incredible, moving song. I've probably listened to it over 100 times and it is as close to perfection as any band could ever strive/hope for. What stands out to me in particular (without knowing exactly what instruments the band used) - are reverb, harmonica, pedal steel guitar. It truly amazes me how someone can write something so beautiful on paper and work with a group of truly gifted musicians to transform intensely private feelings into a song. That is not an easy thing to do, as it must involve revealing very personal thoughts. I will never really understand how it is done, and that's ok because I like that mystery. Mr. Granduciel's voice is so many things to me - haunting, ethereal, poignant, striking, and aesthetically stunning. The sheer amount of work the band must have done to make this song sound the way it does just represents an outstanding dedication to art - there is nothing easy about making music like this.

I have never written any song review, been listening to music nonstop for about 35 years. There are so many songs, yet only a few can move me the way this one does. I've only been to a handful of concerts (not into crowds) however if I ever got the chance to see them, I would go. Thank you for making this extraordinary music.

@silverspaceship Prachtig geschreven. Wat jij voelt bij dit nummer, voel ik ook. Ik heb het nummer dagen aan één stuk beluisterd, het is zo perfect, zo schitterend geschreven. Adam heeft 8 (!) maanden aan dit nummer geschreven totdat het was zoals hij het wilde hebben: ^perfect!

@silverspaceship Really great to know someone else hears the music the same way Sonja. We should go see them in concert some day. :-)