Kashmir
Coverdale/Page Lyrics

Oh, let the sun beat down upon my face
I want to experience the warmth of the sun on my face.

Stars to fill my dreams
I want my dreams to be rich with imagination and possibilities.

I am a traveler of both time and space
I explore the past and future, as well as the physical and metaphysical worlds.

To be where I have been
I want to revisit the places where I've already been and relive the experiences I've had there.

Sit with elders of a gentle race
I want to have conversations, learn from, and respect the wisdom of people from different cultures.

This world is seldom seen
The world is full of hidden beauty and wonder that few people get to experience fully.

Talk of days for which they sit and wait
The elders speak of important events that they are eagerly waiting for.

But, all will be revealed
The future will bring answers to the questions we have and the mysteries we face.

Talk and song from tongues of lilting grace
The language and music of other cultures are beautiful and have a soothing quality.

Whose sounds caress my ear
The sounds of other cultures are comforting and make me feel at peace.

Though, by a word I heard could I relate
It only takes one word to connect with the experiences of another person.

The story was quite clear
The message conveyed by the story was easily understood.

All I see turns to brown
I see the destruction and waste around me, which causes me to think about where I've been and where I'm going.

As the sun burns the ground
The heat makes everything around me feel parched and dry.

And my eyes fill with sand
The dry and windy environment makes it difficult to see and breathe.

As I scan this wasted land
I search for signs of life and hope in the desolate landscape.

Tryin' to find now, where I been, yeah
I reflect on my past experiences and how they've brought me to where I am now.

Pilot of the storm who leaves no trace
I navigate the difficulties of life with minimal impact on others.

Like thoughts inside a dream
My experiences and perceptions are subjective and can feel unreal at times.

Who heed the path that led me to that place
I follow the path that led me to my current situation.

Yellow desert screen
The desert environment creates a specific visual experience.

My Shangri-La beneath the summer moon
I have a peaceful and beautiful place in my mind that gives me comfort and joy.

I will return again
I plan to revisit this special place in the future.

Sure as the dust that floats high in June
Returning to this place is inevitable, just as the dust is visible in the air during this time of year.

When movin' through Kashmir
Kashmir represents a unique and special place that evokes specific emotions and memories.

Oh, father of the four winds, fill my sails
I ask for guidance and support from a higher power.

Across the sea of years
I look back on the past and seek insight from it.

With no provision but an open face
I am vulnerable and depend on the kindness of others for my sustenance and well-being.

'Long the straits of fear
I traverse the unknown and potentially scary places in my life without hesitation.

Hey baby, pretty baby, oh baby
The singer is expressing affection and admiration for someone special in their life.

Feel, feel, feel, feel, feel, feel
The singer wants their audience to fully experience and be moved by the music.