Kashmir
Jimmy Page & Robert Plant Lyrics

Whoa let the sun beat down upon my face
Let the warmth of the sun embrace me and brighten up my day

Stars to fill my dream
My dreams are filled with aspirations and goals that are as vast and numerous as the stars in the sky

I am a traveller of both time and space
I have wandered through different eras and dimensions, gaining new experiences and perspectives along the way

To be where I have been
To revisit the memories and moments that shaped who I am today

Sit with elders of a gentle race
To seek counsel and wisdom from a peaceful and wise community that is rarely found in our modern world

This world has seldom seen
This society is rare and unique, as such people are seldom found in the contemporary world

Talk of days for which they sit and wait
Discussing the anticipation of experiencing significant changes and events for which many are waiting

All will be revealed
The mysteries of the universe will eventually be uncovered and understood by everyone

Talk an' song from tongues of lilting grace
Melodies and stories that are imbued with beautiful and enchanting speech that fill the air with a soothing rhythm

Sounds caressed my ears
The sounds and melodies are soft and comforting, and touch my ears and soul with a gentle caress

And not a word I heard could I relate
Although the words were beautiful, their meaning was not decipherable to me

The story was quite clear
Despite the incomprehensibility of the individual details, the overall narrative was easily understood

Whoah-ohh-oh Whoah-ohh-oh-oh
Repeating chorus that expresses a sense of emotional relief and catharsis

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
Realizing that one has been blind to certain important aspects of life, and acknowledging this truth without any excuses

Oh! All I see turns to brown
The world appears dry and barren, as everything seems to turn to the same color of sandy brown

As the sun burns the ground
The hot and intense sun dries up the land and scorches the earth, leaving nothing but dust and sand

And my eye fill with sand
The gusty winds form sandstorms that irritate my eyes and hinder my ability to see clearly

As I scan this wasted land
As I look around at a land that has been ravaged and destroyed, I am filled with a sense of doom and hopelessness

Tryin'a find, tryin'a find Where I been - ooh-ooh-ooh
Searching and retracing my steps, trying to piece together my past and figure out where I've been and what has led me to this desolate wasteland

Oh pilot of the storm who leaves no trace
The enigmatic and elusive figure who charts his course through the tempestuous winds without any trace or footprint

Like thoughts inside a dream
Just as dreams begin and end abruptly, his presence is fleeting and ephemeral, as if existing only in the realm of imagination

You've the map that led me to that place
The pilot has the knowledge and understanding of the route that led him to the mysterious land that the traveler is trying to find

Yellow desert screen
The scorching desert landscape that glitters like a yellow screen under the sun

My Shangri-la beneath the summer moon
The traveler's ultimate destination, where he envisions finding peace and tranquility beneath the bright moon on a warm summer night

I will return again
The traveler vows to revisit the beautiful place that he longs to find again, after his quest becomes a success

As the dust that blows high in June
As the hot June winds pick up and carry the dusty earth high into the skies, so will the traveler seek to return to his beloved land

When moving through Kashmir
When traveling through the beautiful land of Kashmir, he knows he is getting closer to his desired destination

Oh father of the four winds fill my sails
The traveler asks for the support and guidance of the four winds to propel him forward and guide him through his journey

'Cross the sea of years
Traveling across the vast expanse of years, seeking wisdom and understanding, and ultimately, trying to find his way back to his beloved land

With no provision but an open face
Without any material belongings or tangible resources, he relies only on his open mind and willing spirit to guide him through his journey

Along the straits of fear
Navigating through a path of treacherous obstacles, fraught with danger and frightening perils

Oh! When I'm on, when I'm on my way, yeah! When I see, when I see the way you stay yeah!
Expressing the pure joy and relief of finally finding his way back after a long and tiring journey, and rejoicing at the thought of finally reuniting with his beloved

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
Expressing a deep desire to share the beauty and wonder of the land that he has discovered with a beloved partner, even during their darkest moments

Oh, come on, come on, oh let me take you there Let me take you there Ooh yeah yeah, ooh yeah yeah ... (fades out)
Inviting the beloved to join him in rediscovering the wondrous beauty of the land that he has found, and relishing in the joy of returning to a place that holds a special place in their hearts