Black Country, New Road - The Place - Live at the Electric Ballroom, London

This is literally the most soul crushing song imaginable. If you just read the lyrics, they could easily come off as absurd or melodramatic, but his delivery is just so sincere and heartbreaking that, not only do you believe every word, but you also feel his pain. Even if you don't relate to what he's saying, you can empathize with him, and as someone who does relate to his pain, it really destroys me. Isaac really is one of my all time favorite lyricists, and it's heartbreaking that I may never hear this song live.

The people at this show probably didn’t even realize how lucky they were to see this live. Omg

Issac will always TBE, if he’s in the band or not. The same goes for you Black Country, New road good luck :)

I remember being right in front of Isaac at that gig, so happy to see this recorded

how do they not break down in tears every time they perform this. do they just save it for after the show?

Fan from China, love Isaac and all of the other band members. My dear friends, music unites the world!

Knowing I'll never see this in Mexico City totally breaks my heart. The new Black Country, New Road album is another masterpiece in a row. So sad Isaac Woods has left the band. I hope the rest of the band realise they still got it.

You can hear all the pain in Isaacs voice here so clearly

The improvements Isaac made in his singing in just the space of 2 years is amazing. Would have loved to see where he'd go from here - hopefully he'll make some music again at some point and we'll still get a chance.

People who has seen/listen this song live can die in peace

Black Country, New Road saved my f***ing life

In a pretty shitty place in my life right now, and I know I’ll get over it but right now I don’t feel all too well. Today I rewatched this performance and the second verse made me curl up in a ball and bawl my eyes out. The desperation in Isaac’s voice destroys me

kills me that i’ll never see this live

Love how he says the word "really" at 4:22. Real emotive. That whole final line of that verse is really passionately delivered.

it is a masterful song, harmonically, melodically. the urgency that leads to the chorus... gives me goosebumps but beyond that, the lyrics have impressive literary potential you think about it for a lifetime

one of the greatest songs ever created. Stand by that

God i wish i was able to see them with Isaac . They’re so talented and amazing and I’m sure theyre going to do great without him

Thank you. We need more live recordings of this band since there will be no BCNR w/Isaac performances in the future :(

Midlake vibe with that flute. Very nice.

im so glad to be alive right now