The band consists of the members:
Kasper Eistrup (vocals & guitar)
Mads Tunebjerg (bass)
Asger Techau (drums)
Henrik Lindstrand (keyboards & guitar).
Their earlier albums were musically in the vein of Primus and Red Hot Chilli Peppers, but with their third full length album their style changed dramatically to be influenced by Jeff Buckley and Radiohead, a style often characterised by newcomers as in the same veins as Coldplay, however Kashmir has in Kasper Eistrup, an original text writer and singer, who can hardly be summarized as anything close to Chris Martin.
To this date, the band have released seven full length albums. Their latest, E.A.R. (2013). With the release of NBP, the band yet again changed direction musically to be inspired by artists such as Sonic Youth and other noise rockers.
It should be noted that there also was a Swiss band with the same name which was active between 1979 and 1982. Consisting of keyboarder Patrice Guenat and singer Henry Dubelly, they produced two albums that range between synthesizer pop and neo-progressive genres.
Another danish band in the 70s was also called Kashmir or more correctly "Jørgen Thomsen & Kashmir", but due to Spotify (Kashmir, Jørgen Thomsen tag) they will scrobble as Kashmir, despite being a backing band at least on the 1972 record they recorded:
Jørgen Thomsen was backed by prominent musicains in "Kashmir": Nils Tuxen (Savage Rose, Flemming Hansen (bass), Ken Gudman at drums and Carl Åge Isaksen on piano.
Kashmir - The Band (Urdu: کشمیر ـ دی بینڈ) is an alternative rock band from Karachi, Pakistan. It is the winning band of Pepsi Battle of the Bands Season 2 in 2017. The band consist of Bilal Ali (vocalist), Vais Khan (lead guitarist), Usman Siddiqui (bass guitarist), Shane J. Anthoney (drummer), Zair Zaki (rhythm guitarist), and Ali Raza (keyboardist).
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Bewildered in the City
Kashmir Lyrics
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With spikes and dents
And a hundred thousand luminous arms
I wouldn't know how to find your exit doors
I wouldn't know how to stay and extract it all
You're the end of everything real
My longest lasting love
Meandering through your streets of maple shade oh
Caving in, deep beneath your ponderous blades
Your days are short
Your nights are smothered with exhaust
And framing lights
Burning up the homesick thoughts
In unison we vibrate and roar
Up somewhere on the forty third floor
An abundance of bewildering thoughts
It's you, it's you, it's you
You never listen or understand
Never to care if I'm here or there
I'm mole rushing blind through your nooks and veins
Curling up drunk in your vacant carpool lanes
it's you, it's you, it's you
You're the end of everything real
The silver cord to which I am reeled
In unison we vibrate and roar
My longest lasting love
In Kashmir's song "Bewildered in the City," the singer is observing a friend from afar who is sparkling with energy and vitality, yet seems inscrutable and difficult to approach. The friend is described as having "spikes and dents" and "a hundred thousand luminous arms," suggesting a kind of animistic energy or cosmic quality. The singer is both drawn to this energy and intimidated by it, unsure of how to navigate it or stay in its orbit for long.
The song is set in the city, and the imagery is rich with urban references: "meandering through your streets of maple shade," "caving in, deep beneath your ponderous blades," and "curling up drunk in your vacant carpool lanes." The city is depicted as a place of both possibility and suffocation, with short days and smothering nights, framed by artificial lights and choked with exhaust.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of disorientation and confusion, both within the individual psyche and within the wider urban landscape. The singer describes feeling "bewildered" and "homesick" in the city, struggling to find a sense of belonging or coherence amidst the cacophony of sights and sounds. Yet there is also a sense of enchantment and wonder, as the friend's energy and the city's vibrancy create a kind of ecstatic trance.
The song is full of evocative imagery and impressionistic lyrics, inviting the listener to enter into a dreamlike state of sensory overload and emotional intensity.
Line by Line Meaning
Angelic friend, I watch you sparkle from afar
I admire you from a distance, my dear friend. Your radiance is like that of an angel.
With spikes and dents
And a hundred thousand luminous arms
You are uniquely beautiful with your imperfections and multitude of qualities.
I wouldn't know how to find your exit doors
I wouldn't know how to stay and extract it all
I am unsure how to leave your presence or fully absorb your essence, my friend.
You're the end of everything real
My longest lasting love
You represent the end of reality for me, my eternal love.
Meandering through your streets of maple shade oh
Caving in, deep beneath your ponderous blades
Your days are short
Your nights are smothered with exhaust
And framing lights
Burning up the homesick thoughts
I walk aimlessly through your beautiful streets, but underneath the surface, the weight of your problems is often too much. Your days are short and your nights are filled with pollution and artificial light, adding to my feelings of homesickness and longing.
In unison we vibrate and roar
Up somewhere on the forty third floor
An abundance of bewildering thoughts
It's you, it's you, it's you
Together, we experience intense emotions and confusion, especially when we are on high floors. You are the cause of these feelings.
You never listen or understand
Never to care if I'm here or there
I'm mole rushing blind through your nooks and veins
Curling up drunk in your vacant carpool lanes
it's you, it's you, it's you
You do not listen or empathize with me, nor do you care about my whereabouts. I am wandering blindly through your intricate paths and finding comfort in your empty carpool lanes. You are the reason behind my actions.
You're the end of everything real
The silver cord to which I am reeled
In unison we vibrate and roar
My longest lasting love
You represent the end of what is tangible and real, and I am attached to you by an unbreakable bond. We experience intense emotions and confusion together, and you are the love that has lasted the longest in my life.
Contributed by Penelope D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eko Setyawan
"Bewildered In The City"
Angelic friend, I watch you sparkle from afar
With spikes and dents
And a hundred thousand luminous arms
I wouldn't know how to find your exit doors
I wouldn't know how to stay and extract it all
You're the end of everything real
My longest lasting love
Meandering through your streets of maple shade oh
Caving in, deep beneath your ponderous blades
Your days are short
Your nights are smothered with exhaust
And framing lights
Burning up the homesick thoughts
In unison we vibrate and roar
Up somewhere on the forty third floor
An abundance of bewildering thoughts
It's you, it's you, it's you
You never listen or understand
Never to care if I'm here or there
I'm a mole rushing blind through your nooks and veins
Curling up drunk in your vacant carpool lanes
It's you, it's you, it's you
You're the end of everything real
The silver cord to which I am reeled
In unison we vibrate and roar
My longest lasting love
Julian Vickery
"Bewildered in the City" (track 6 and the fourth and final single from the album "Trespassers") by Kashmir (2010) https://youtu.be/NNGclTVyBzQ
Lyrics:
Angelic friend, I watch you sparkle from afar
With spikes and dents
And a hundred thousand luminous arms
I wouldn't know how to find your exit doors
I wouldn't know how to stay and extract it all
You're the end of everything real
My longest lasting love
Meandering through your streets of maple shade oh
Caving in, deep beneath your ponderous blades
Your days are short
Your nights are smothered with exhaust
And framing lights
Burning up the homesick thoughts
In unison we vibrate and roar
Up somewhere on the forty third floor
An abundance of bewildering thoughts
It's you, it's you, it's you
You never listen or understand
Never to care if I'm here or there
I'm a mole rushing blind through your nooks and veins
Curling up drunk in your vacant carpool lanes
it's you, it's you, it's you
You're the end of everything real
The silver cord to which I am reeled
In unison we vibrate and roar
My longest lasting love
Ignacio Falco
I cannot stand that kashmir doesnt make songs any longer, i need them back, i need their art. I need them to show to the world their greatness.
Michael Pasotti
Same. Same. Have you checked Asger Techau's solo album? extremely solid
Simon
I agree but at some point artistic vision runs dry. Kashmir had their high point
Adrian Rangel
Whats up them?
ceha pe
the most beautiful song i've heard in a long while...
Bobe Menchaca
Fucking amazing voice, brilliant lyrics, huge band.
Eko Setyawan
"Bewildered In The City"
Angelic friend, I watch you sparkle from afar
With spikes and dents
And a hundred thousand luminous arms
I wouldn't know how to find your exit doors
I wouldn't know how to stay and extract it all
You're the end of everything real
My longest lasting love
Meandering through your streets of maple shade oh
Caving in, deep beneath your ponderous blades
Your days are short
Your nights are smothered with exhaust
And framing lights
Burning up the homesick thoughts
In unison we vibrate and roar
Up somewhere on the forty third floor
An abundance of bewildering thoughts
It's you, it's you, it's you
You never listen or understand
Never to care if I'm here or there
I'm a mole rushing blind through your nooks and veins
Curling up drunk in your vacant carpool lanes
It's you, it's you, it's you
You're the end of everything real
The silver cord to which I am reeled
In unison we vibrate and roar
My longest lasting love
Patt Woolston
One of the few bands whose music makes me chill 💜 I'm in another place with your music thank you!!!
Christophe PROVOST
THE - BEST - SONG - EVER. This band is so great. I had the chance to meet them and drink a few (a lot of) beers with them : they are really really cool !
Julian Vickery
"Bewildered in the City" (track 6 and the fourth and final single from the album "Trespassers") by Kashmir (2010) https://youtu.be/NNGclTVyBzQ
Lyrics:
Angelic friend, I watch you sparkle from afar
With spikes and dents
And a hundred thousand luminous arms
I wouldn't know how to find your exit doors
I wouldn't know how to stay and extract it all
You're the end of everything real
My longest lasting love
Meandering through your streets of maple shade oh
Caving in, deep beneath your ponderous blades
Your days are short
Your nights are smothered with exhaust
And framing lights
Burning up the homesick thoughts
In unison we vibrate and roar
Up somewhere on the forty third floor
An abundance of bewildering thoughts
It's you, it's you, it's you
You never listen or understand
Never to care if I'm here or there
I'm a mole rushing blind through your nooks and veins
Curling up drunk in your vacant carpool lanes
it's you, it's you, it's you
You're the end of everything real
The silver cord to which I am reeled
In unison we vibrate and roar
My longest lasting love