Kashmir
Escala Lyrics


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Whoa let the sun beat down upon my face
Stars to fill my dream
I am a traveller of both time and space
To be where I have been
Sit with elders of a gentle race
This world has seldom seen
Talk of days for which they sit and wait
All will be revealed

Talk an' song from tongues of lilting grace
Sounds caressed my ears
And not a word I heard could I relate
The story was quite clear
Whoah-ohh-oh
Whoah-ohh-oh-oh

Ooh, oh, baby I been blind
No-yeah, ah mama, there ain't no denying
Oh, oooh yes, I've been blind
Ma-ma-ma, ain't no denying, no denying, yeah

Oh! All I see turns to brown
As the sun burns the ground
And my eye fill with sand
As I scan this wasted land
Tryin'a find, tryin'a find
Where I been - ooh-ooh-ooh

Oh pilot of the storm who leaves no trace
Like thoughts inside a dream
You've the map that led me to that place
Yellow desert screen
My Shangri-la beneath the summer moon
I will return again
As the dust that blows high in June
When moving through Kashmir

Oh father of the four winds fill my sails
'Cross the sea of years
With no provision but an open face
Along the straits of fear
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh, oh, oh

Oh! When I'm on, when I'm on my way, yeah!
When I see, when I see the way you stay yeah!
Ooh yeah-yeah, ooh yeah-yeah. When I'm down, yes
Ooh yeah-yeah, ooh yeah-yeah. When I'm down, so down
Ooh my baby, ooh my baby let me take you there
Oh, come on, come on, oh let me take you there




Let me take you there
Ooh yeah yeah, ooh yeah yeah ... (fades out)

Overall Meaning

The song "Kashmir" by Escala is an instrumental cover of the Led Zeppelin classic of the same name. However, the original song's lyrics tell a story of a traveler who has journeyed through time and space to discover a new world. In the first verse, the singer speaks of letting the sun beat down on his face and filling his dreams with stars. He calls himself a traveler, indicating that his journey is an internal one as well. He mentions sitting with elders of a gentle race, people who are wise and have been waiting for certain days to come. The traveler is eager to learn from them and discover what they know.


In the second verse, the traveler hears a song from tongues of lilting grace. However, he cannot relate to the words he hears, even though the sounds are beautiful. The traveler then admits that he has been blind and there is no denying it. He then goes on to describe how everything he sees turns to brown, and his eyes fill with sand, indicating that he is in a harsh and unforgiving environment. However, the traveler also mentions a pilot of the storm who leaves no trace, which led him to his Shangri-La beneath the summer moon. He vows to return there again someday, when he is once again moving through Kashmir.


Line by Line Meaning

Whoa let the sun beat down upon my face
I am ready to embrace life to its fullest extent and not shy away from its challenges.


Stars to fill my dream
I have great aspirations and the courage to chase them, even if they seem distant.


I am a traveller of both time and space
I am an explorer by nature, curious to learn about the unknown and travel off the beaten path.


To be where I have been
My journey through life has been filled with valuable experiences that I strive to revisit and cherish.


Sit with elders of a gentle race
I value the wisdom of older generations and seek to learn from it, especially when it is delivered with kindness and understanding.


This world has seldom seen
The amount of genuine care and empathy in some people is rare and deserves appreciation.


Talk of days for which they sit and wait
There are certain events or outcomes that some people hold in high regard and hope for, anticipating their arrival.


All will be revealed
The truth will eventually come to light, even if it takes time and effort to uncover.


Talk an' song from tongues of lilting grace
Some people have a natural talent for communicating in a charming and uplifting way, with a voice that captivates and inspires.


Sounds caressed my ears
The rhythms and melodies of music can touch us deeply and evoke powerful feelings and emotions.


And not a word I heard could I relate
Sometimes, we might appreciate something purely for its aesthetic qualities, without fully understanding or connecting with its meaning.


The story was quite clear
The message or narrative being conveyed through the music was unmistakable and didn't require explicit explanation.


Oh! All I see turns to brown
The world can appear bleak and desolate when we focus too much on its hardships and challenges.


As the sun burns the ground
The heat and pressure of life's difficulties can wear us down and leave us feeling drained and exhausted.


And my eye fill with sand
Our vision can become obscured or distorted by adversity, making it difficult to see a clear path forward.


As I scan this wasted land
We might feel lost or directionless when we venture into unfamiliar, hostile territory that seems inhospitable or barren.


Tryin'a find, tryin'a find where I been
Despite the challenges and obstacles, we persist and strive to rediscover the joys and experiences that have given our lives meaning and purpose.


Oh pilot of the storm who leaves no trace
Sometimes, the most influential factors in our lives are those that we cannot see or trace back to a particular source.


Like thoughts inside a dream
The impact of certain people, events, or phenomena might be subtle and elusive, akin to fleeting thoughts in a dream.


You've the map that led me to that place
Some people or things can guide us to places or experiences that deeply affect us and shape our lives.


Yellow desert screen
Our perception of reality can be distorted by both external and internal factors, creating an illusory or artificial environment that we must navigate.


My Shangri-la beneath the summer moon
I have a personal paradise or ideal existence that I envision and strive for, one that represents the culmination of my desires and aspirations.


I will return again
Even when things seem hopeless or lost, I maintain a sense of optimism and resilience, knowing that I can rebuild and grow anew.


As the dust that blows high in June
Just as natural phenomena like wind and dust can reshape the landscape, so too can we change and evolve over time.


When moving through Kashmir
The journey through life can be unpredictable and challenging, but it is also filled with beauty and wonder if we take the time to appreciate it.


Oh father of the four winds fill my sails
I seek guidance and direction from the universe, trusting that it will provide me with the strength and resources I need to succeed.


'Cross the sea of years
Time can feel like an endless and treacherous body of water that we must traverse, filled with obstacles and challenges that test our mettle.


With no provision but an open face
Sometimes, going through life with an open and honest expression can be more valuable than planning and preparation.


Along the straits of fear
We often encounter adversity and danger when we venture into the unknown, but we must remain resolute and determined in the face of such challenges.


Oh! When I'm on, when I'm on my way, yeah!
When I am fully committed and focused on achieving my goals, I feel invigorated and empowered to take on the world.


When I see, when I see the way you stay yeah!
The love and support of others can be a constant source of strength and inspiration, keeping us grounded and motivated even in difficult times.


Ooh yeah-yeah, ooh yeah-yeah. When I'm down, yes
However, there will be times when I feel overwhelmed or discouraged, and I might need to rely on others for guidance and encouragement.


Ooh my baby, ooh my baby let me take you there
When I achieve my goals and find my own personal oasis, I want to share that experience with those closest to me.


Oh, come on, come on, oh let me take you there
I want to be a source of guidance and support for others on their own journeys, helping them find their way through the challenges and hardships of life.


Let me take you there
I believe that by sharing our experiences and supporting one another, we can achieve even greater heights and overcome even the greatest obstacles.


Ooh yeah yeah, ooh yeah yeah ... (fades out)




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES PATRICK (JIMMY) PAGE, JOHN BONHAM, ROBERT PLANT, JOHN PAUL JONES

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