Uddipan Sarmah : Guitars/Vocals
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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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The Tattva
As We Keep Searching Lyrics
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Chain se hai judaaKyun huwe bezubaan
Khoje pyaar har jagah.
Bhooley hum
Khoye huwe hum hai sab yahaan.
Khud ko hi khud se hum
Bhooley o khuda.
The opening verse of As We Keep Searching's song The Tattva speaks to feelings of alienation, disconnection, and searching for love. The lyrics, "Hosh se hum khafa" ("We are disappointed with our senses"), suggest a sense of disconnect between the self and the world, and the line "Chain se hai judaa" ("separated from peace") echoes this sentiment. The next line, "Kyun huwe bezubaan" ("Why have we become speechless"), is interesting in that it could suggest either an inability to express oneself or a feeling that words are inadequate to describe what is happening. Finally, "Khoje pyaar har jagah" ("Searching for love everywhere") speaks to a universal human need for connection and suggests a state of longing or yearning.
The second verse of the song is shorter and more straightforward. "Bhooley hum, Khoye huwe hum hai sab yahaan" ("We are forgetful, we are lost here") is another expression of feeling disconnected or disoriented. The final lines of the song, "Khud ko hi khud se hum/Bhooley o khuda" ("We are lost in ourselves, forgetful, oh god") suggest a spiraling sense of disconnection and confusion, as the singer seems to be losing themselves entirely in this search for connection and meaning.
Overall, The Tattva seems to be a reflection on the human experience of seeking connection, meaning, and love in a world that can often feel chaotic and indifferent. The lyrics suggest a sense of disorientation and frustration with this search, but also an ever-present sense of hope that transcends these challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Hosh se hum khafa
We are displeased with our consciousness
Chain se hai judaa
We are separated with ease
Kyun huwe bezubaan
Why have we become voiceless?
Khoje pyaar har jagah
We search love everywhere
Bhooley hum
We are lost
Khoye huwe hum hai sab yahaan
We are all lost here
Kyun khoye se hai saare
Why is everyone lost?
Khud ko hi khud se hum
We only lose ourselves
Bhooley o khuda
Oh God, we are lost
Contributed by Alice N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@aisirirkvan
Here you go (translated in the order of appearance of lyrics on screen):
Away from consciousness
Separated from peace
Why are we silent (literal translation would be something like "why have we lost our tongues")
Searching for love
everywhere
Forgotten (bhoole) × 4
We are all lost here × 2
Why does everyone seem lost? × 3
God, we have forgotten ourselves × 4
@shilpashivadasan5115
omfg an indian postrock band?! my life's complete!!!!!
@SteveJobzz
I didn't expect it at all. I don't think even my musician friends know about post rock..
@bedantosen1540
Listen to zokova. It's an amazing band too
@SwapneelGhodekar
Seriously!!!!
@sharathchandra29
You are India's answer to Sigur Ros; fabulous stuff, guys!
@ZeusIsDead
I feel they are hugely inspired by the likes of Sigur Ros, EITS, Mogwai, GIAA and mainly This Will Destroy You. This Will Destroy You is so much in their songs as an inspiration. I am listening to them for the last three months now. I cannot get over the fact how beautiful their sound is. So rich and intense. You can feel the goodness of the sound. Like so frigging much! <3
@adityabhagwat7231
too soon too soon
@simranusingh
I honestly bought my tickets for nh7 weekender for steven wilson but after listening to this, i cant wait to see you guys too!
@aswekeepsearching
See you soon :)
@agnishchatterjee237
Even I WAS MESMERIZED by them at Shillong.
treat to the ear I must say. <3