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one of the cure’s most beautiful songs

This song always takes my breath away. It's absolutely divine.

one of the finest songs of all time

this saved me a million times, this music is a soft pillow in a hard night

Plainsong has this awesome power to captivate me, pull me over and through huge waves of emotions and then reduce me to tears. And decades on, it never fades. It feels like time travel, it’s pure magic. This performance is gorgeous

There are no words to describe the emotions listening to this song

The Cure..... a band of brilliant musicians fronted by a genius

32 years later, this song, this album, still gives me the feels.

One of the best songs they have ever produced. The lyrics are intense and fragile. This song is a masterpiece. Deserves a place in the top 200 of the world's best songs ever.

The Cure still the greatest in 2020.

Tears of joy listening to this masterpiece

Something about this song both sang to my heart in 1990 and it still sings to my heart today.... It's about as perfect as a song can get, you know?

'it's just the way I smile' is a perfect ending to this song. Incredible.

Robert still has the ability to send shivers down my spine with his unique/beautiful voice - so much passion and soul given to word...

The Cure were one of the first "alternative" bands I listened to way back in 1986, when I was attending journalism school for the U.S. Navy. Over the next couple of years I added to my collection bands like Joy Division, New Order, The Smiths, Depeche Mode, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and many others. Music I still listen to today. In my last year in the Navy -- 1992 -- my ship, the USS Independence, made a visit to Sydney which was one of the greatest moments of my life. I believe we were there to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Coral Sea. My ship was an aircraft carrier, and I was on the main deck as we came through Sydney Harbor, and one of the first things I saw was the Sydney Opera House. What a moment that was.

My best friend died two weeks ago... Our first concert was The Cure in Essen/Germany 1989 and I remember this song, and how I felt when the lights went on at 2:05

I gotta say, they're better live with this song, it's amazing how they still sound so damn good, his voice is still living in the 80s, I've grown to like these lately, what a song

This guy is a legend

One of the few 80s bands that can still fill stadiums. That tells you something. Truly unique.

Love how he combs the crowd at the beginning, in a way showing his gratitude to his allegiance of fans, now and forever

the most important song from the most important album of my life.

Takes me back to the days of my youth. How I miss those days.

Nothing plain about this song more you hear it just gets better and better

I could listen to this song all day.

This song is so meaningful to me. Disintegration was the very first CD I ever bought. I got it just after release in 1989. I was in my late teens. I was so excited to try out the new CD player I bought with my own hard earned money. The CD was $16.99 way back in 1989 ($41.85 in 2023 dollars) which was a lot of money for a teenager back then. I carefully held the CD by the edges which was recommended at the time, put it into the tray. Turned the volume up, shut the lights off and laid on my bed looking at the ceiling. Now for the real part of the story.... My mind drifted in and out mostly thinking about a girl I really liked at school. As a teen, there were two things I just hadn't figured out yet... 1) How to push away my shyness 2) Find the courage to start a conversation with this girl, more than just a "hi" Sad part is that I never did get that courage until in my 20's, but not talking to her is still one of my biggest regrets of the heart. She vanished about 6 months before graduation. I think she must have moved. I have no idea where she ended up. But I think of her often and think what might have been. _"and you smiled for a second"_ Thank you for listening. and thank you The Cure for helping us navigate our emotions with your powerful music.

These guys are so badass live. 100 Years in Orange. My god. Ive got goosebumps now. The CD sez this music was mixed to be played loud and they weren't F***ING JOKING.

His posture and gestures when saying "it's just the way I smile", like saying "I know it's weird but this the best I can do, and can you say it's not beautiful? So let's live"

I would literally cry if I ever heard this song live

ok so their performance made me cry but seeing nostalgic comments from someone who really really spent their youth together with them made me cry harder :(

Saw them in 89....Opened with Plainsong....Never been anything quite like that rush since!!! Powerful stuff!!

I know you also smiled when seeing Robert smiling at the beginning.

Bigger (not fat), slowly, gray... and together were getting older. The great and so shy Robert and me. The Cure were always on my side.

"It's just the way I smile" you said. PURE MAGIC.

The Cure has this ability to sing youth. Sound of dream. Visions. Forever. Beautiful. Shinny. Bright. Warm. Cold. Landscapes. Light. Death. Eternety.

The bassist knows that this is the real bass, this is the bedrock of any song.

Maybe it's just me but I think by standing on stage from the start he helps giving the rest of the band the right credit they deserve. He's not playing on anticipation to jump on stage. Chapeau.

This song is pure love.

What an album!! Plainsong transitioning onto Pictures of You has to be one of rock's top song combos ever. So beautiful

To this day, every time I hear the beginning of this song in particular I get chills from head to toe

The synths are mindblowing. The Best, ever.

The soundtrack to my teenage fantasy years. So many carefree memories.

opening shot is amazing.

Their opening song first time I saw them live...what an amazing performance

My absolute favourite song by The Cure - brings me to heights of joy out of depths of despair. Best album from the best band. Full stop.

I just bought my ticket for their show in Seattle and I'm SO excited :)

I think it's dark and it looks like it's rain, you said And the wind is blowing like it's the end of the world, you said And it's so cold, it's like the cold if you were dead And you smiled for a second I think I'm old and I'm feeling pain, you said And it's all running out like it's the end of the world, you said And it's so cold, it's like the cold if you were dead And you smiled for a second Sometimes you make me feel Like I'm living at the edge of the world Like I'm living at the edge of the world It's just the way I smile, you said

I feel every chord of this

holy moly .... still got it x

This song literally brings me to tears every time I hear it..!!! There is a certain beauty in the melancholy that Robert projects

I love Robert Smith...so down to earth, brilliant, a beautiful poet and he has such wonderful smile...but his voice...THE BEST!

best song from the best album every written.

Combination voice, bass guitar, keyboard lyrics - band always yearning . Perfect

Everytime when I listen to Disintegration which is my personal number one album of all time, I know what happens. I know the windchimes, I know what follows, I know everything. But then, everytime the same story, it hits me like a hammer when the keyboards, the bass and the drums enter the room suddenly. I know what it does with me. I know that this simple song touches me so deeply everytime I listen to it. It's an absolute unbelievable song. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this specific song. It shivers down my spine. And then you know: There is nothing more that you will ever need. Plainsong will stay one of the best songs that I know.

"I think it's dark and it looks like rain, " you said "And the wind is blowing Like it's the end of the world, " you said "And it's so cold, it's like the cold if you were dead" Then you smiled for a second "I think I'm old and I'm feeling pain, " you said "And it's all running out Like it's the end of the world, " you said "And it's so cold, it's like the cold if you were dead" Then you smiled for a second Sometimes you make me feel Like I'm living at the edge of the world Like I'm living at the edge of the world "It's just the way I smile, " you said

Everyone forgets Simon Gullup His Bass melody is perfect! So Emotional. A ture Artist, Rocker 🎸 Til The End

this is the definition of amazing

It sounds like heaven ❤️

Masterpiece

This is the music of heaven

Still amazing after all these years! The Cure,,,so sublime!!! 💜 💜 💜

An astonishing track, performed magnificently live. The imagery is just beautiful as well. Can't wait to see them in 2023!!

With his way of transmitting love to the public Robert Smith he' s simply fantastic 💖

I'm always at a loss for words when I watch this, at the point of weeping.

Epic opening, those pics on the walls, absolutelly amazing !

are you kidding me, this is the best version of plainsong ever recorded, and yes i feel the sails of sydney opera house open right before the pandemic, after everything we have all been through, to see sydney lit up like that, and the sails at the opera house, what will you not help someone you don't like

used to listen to this album on repeat back in 2006 sitting in the glassed-in porch staring at an eternity of snowy fields in front of me during sunsets in Sandwich, Illinois. AMAZING.

The cure is coming to Philadelphia, 2023. Wells Fargo , June 24th. Yes I will be there, and with someone who truly appreciates one of the best groups ever and a lead singer who has made great lyrics music that you can't get enough of. The cure, music hall of Fame, and one of the best bands to come out of 80's..

The Cure pack a lifetime of emotions in just one song. They are the best of the best 🤍

You can just feel the emotion that Robert Smith was feeling at around the 3.45 mark when he looks up into the audience.

this is one of the best live versions of this amazing deep methodical song.

Takes me back to being a student, trying very hard to get my barnet to backcomb to perfection. Quite possibly the Cure's best song 🎵.

My favourite album "Disintegration" by: The Cure. 1989 was a great year for music. I was 18 and loving this album from my favourite band.

A masterpiece in a "masterplace"!

This makes me fly and dream ☺️

Man the lead sounds so good on bass instead of guitar, and it's nice to hear the vocals without all the delay. It really says something when a live version of a song is just better.

It's strange how time passes. I bought this 1991 as a young teen and it I listened to it every day until Wish came out and my mom bought me that one. Now, I listen to these songs with my kids, some who are not kids anymore. In fact, every now and then we do music sessions and play a few of the pop radio songs from the 80's and 90's and then play the Cure and Depeche Mode and a few others that I loved so long ago, and I am so pleased that my kids can hear what I heard and like what I liked. The Cure is timeless and just the thing for a few of us in each generation.

Just hearing this makes the world a better place

I was at this gig. Bucket list for damn sure. I've had a 45 year adoration of this band. Sublime. I remember being at this gig and thinking when they do The Same Deep Water As You I'm probably going to die and if there's a nuclear attack I'm gonna ignore it and just transcend into one of the most important bands/musical troops ever and I'll be ok cuz it's The Cure. Love these boys and don't even start me on Robert's lyrics, singing, guitar and Gallup's bass playing and the glacial keyboard washes and the thoughtful tight drumming. A complete band which in my humble opinion outshine the Beatles EVERY SINGLE TIME.

The Cure helped me get through Desert Storm and even these days I find myself still needing to "Trance Out" with Disintegration. Thank you for posting this

so many versions of this song, the intro here is beautifully crafted, perfectly delivered throughout

The sound & visual quality of this video…. WOW. How stunning, seeing Disintegration album cover on the side of the huge Sydney Opera House😍

I'm going to see then for the first time, in a week. I'm so excited, I hope they play Plainsong that night!

Why is this song so underrated?

The moved and sweetest Robert's smile makes sense to my whole life spent listening the Plainsong 💖

So much passion, dedication, talent and love in such a modest and humble person , Robert Smith.

I remember the first time I saw them in Montreal, they turned their back on the stage for the entire show! I couldn’t see Robert’s face at all!! And internet was not there to give me an idea! And now he looks at the audience with this little smile...thank you the Cure for all this lovely music. It’s in my heart for more than 30 years❤️

The first The Cure song I ever heard...to this day still probably my favourite along with Homesick. This Album and all of their music means everything to me, always.

This is no 'plain song', man. RS pure genius. Accept it, Robert. It's easier

The Cure hasn't changed a bit all these yrs & will never change they can still back a stadium or arena man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🖤 (LONG LIVES THE CURE) 💀🖤💀🖤💀🖤💀🖤💀 🤘🖤🤘🖤🤘🖤🤘🖤🤘

It's unreal how perfect this sounds live. The difference between good and legendary bands IMO

A perfect way to open the album. Just makes me breathless and so many memories flood

The one and only time I saw them live was the Prayer Tour. I was elated to hear this as the opener for the first time. I was 19 then, now at 53, it still makes me feel the same.

music from another galaxy 🙌

Oh the Graceful Grandiosity!

Funny…I’ve seen The Cure 3 times..years ago, in the beginning it was so intimate in a small space in Toronto. It was all underground, punks, black, Mohawks etc. Then I saw then a few years later in a bigger venue, Half full of mostly college students I suppose. Then third time was at a huge concert stadium and it was mostly a younger crowd, almost kids ! We’ve all grown up I suppose. What I wouldn’t give to see them just one more time. Robert although quirky is an obvious genius, and the same for the rest of the players with him through the years. The Cure ❤️🎶❤️

One of so many of their songs that is truly meant to be enjoyed live as it's amazing!

The audio and visuals on this are amazing.

That grinding slow beat is, is... what he world needs, now, ASAP!

When I first heard it back in the 80s I didn’t appreciate the magic