Uddipan Sarmah : Guitars/Vocals
Shawn Gurung : Keys/Samples<… Read Full Bio ↴Members:
Uddipan Sarmah : Guitars/Vocals
Shawn Gurung : Keys/Samples
Bob Alex : Bass
Gautam Deb : Drums/Percussion
As we keep searching's music has always had a sense of 'otherness' to it. An amalgamation of electronic, ambient and post-rock styles, their work has been difficult to pin down from the very beginning. 'GROWING SUSPICIONS' has been a while in coming, but it is the logical conclusion of the first chapter of the Gujarat based act's career, their transition from just another post-rock act to one of the most stunningly inventive new artists of 2014 now complete. From the opening notes of the cinematic 'The Tattva', cathartic melodies and an ever-shifting sound come to the fore. The album's not big on singles; while 'When will they talk? recalls 90's-era post rock buzz, and 'Shimmer of light' tips forward into a not so very mainstream version of psychedelic pop, AWKS' EP is best experienced from start to finish. It's music is served up in many movements, taking the oscillating melody of the opening segment and doing wonderful, unexpected things with it. 'In Circles', meanwhile, is almost ipod-ready, bringing to mind the emotional frailty of dreams and wishes: 'why do we always want more than what we actually have?'. Its jubilant break around 42 minutes in is life-affirming stuff. You need this album in your life.
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Other Side
As We Keep Searching Lyrics
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Neela hai aaj aasma
Panchio ne hai dekha
Udne lagey
Chal chale
Hum yaha unke tale
Raahon ki talaash me
Hai khade
Dooriyan ye kaisi hai
Ye dil bhi aaj khamosh hai
Sable Mazar me hum khoye hai
The lyrics of As We Keep Searching's song "Other Side" paint a vivid picture of a group of people standing beneath a blue sky, watching as the birds fly freely above them. The imagery is dreamlike, almost surreal - a sense that is reinforced by the ethereal quality of the music. The singer of the lyrics calls on someone to come with them as they embark on a search for something, someplace, or someone. There is a feeling of uncertainty, hesitation, and longing that underlies the words, suggesting that the quest is not without its challenges, fears, and doubts.
As the group sets off on their journey, they confront the distances that separate them from their destination. The distance is both physical and emotional, as the singer reflects on the quietness and stillness in his heart. However, the group's determination to find their way keeps them moving forward. They enter the Sable Mazar, a place of burial, with a sense of curiosity and wonder, as if they were seeking answers to questions that elude them. And yet, even as they feel lost and confused, they sense a deeper purpose driving them onward. The song is an evocative testament to the power of human connection, and the beauty of the journey that brings us closer to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoooo
The sound of wonder and amazement
Neela hai aaj aasma
The sky appears blue today
Panchio ne hai dekha
The birds have seen it
Udne lagey
They started flying
Chal chale
Let's go
Hum yaha unke tale
We are standing under them
Raahon ki talaash me
Searching for our path
Hai khade
We are standing still
Dooriyan ye kaisi hai
What kind of distances are these
Ye dil bhi aaj khamosh hai
Even the heart is silent today
Sable Mazar me hum khoye hai
We are lost in the graves
Contributed by Kaelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.