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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Danger Bear
Kashmir Lyrics
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a crystal breeze
an iron flame
time is a deceiver
you think you own
and it turns away
fast oh so fast it burns
last time we looked you were
danger bear
danger bear
boy you're a freight train
that runs through the hordes
of werewolfes and flakes
your heart is for beating
not the fiends
that stand in your way
fast oh so fast they turn
slipping like soap in your hand
last time we looked you were
spider-man
spider-man
the vampire that hides
in the dim corner as you walk by
will turn into cinder with one laser beam from your eye
so lean back tuck in and drift off
The song "Danger Bear" by the Danish band Kashmir is an amalgamation of various themes and emotions that come together to create a vivid picture of the complexities of human existence. The song is essentially about the concept of time and how it affects life in various ways. The opening lines "time is a fever, a crystal breeze, an iron flame" suggest that time is a multi-dimensional concept that can be interpreted in various ways. The metaphor of the crystal breeze and iron flame highlights the different aspects of time as being both fragile and powerful.
The lyrics of the song also reflect on the idea of ownership and control. The second stanza, "you think you own and it turns away," indicates that we often perceive ourselves as having more control over our lives than we actually do. The line "boy you're a freight train that runs through the hordes of werewolves and flakes" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the challenges that we face in our lives. These challenges can come in the form of external forces or internal struggles, such as mental health issues.
The chorus "fast oh so fast it burns, last time we looked you were danger bear" suggests that life is moving too quickly, and it's easy to lose track of time. The imagery of the "comet" crashing into our sphere emphasizes the sudden and unexpected nature of life's events. The line "last time we looked you were spider-man" refers to the idea of transformation and the ability to adapt to different situations. The final stanza is a call to detach oneself from the chaos of life and find solace in the act of drifting off.
Line by Line Meaning
time is a fever
Time feels like an unstoppable force that can make us feel overwhelmed and unwell.
a crystal breeze
Time can also feel like a refreshing and cool breeze that we should embrace while it lasts.
an iron flame
Time can be a powerful, yet persistent force that can also make us feel trapped and stuck in one place.
time is a deceiver
Our perception of time can be misleading and we may think we have more or less of it than we actually do.
you think you own
We often feel like we have control over time and can plan and manage it, but ultimately it is outside of our control.
and it turns away
Despite our best efforts, time will always keep moving forward and we cannot stop or change it.
fast oh so fast it burns
Time can move quickly, almost like a painful and scorching heat that we cannot escape from.
like a comet that crashes our sphere
Time can bring unexpected and catastrophic events that shake our world and leave us feeling helpless.
last time we looked you were danger bear
People can change and become something fierce and dangerous, just like a bear, seemingly overnight.
boy you're a freight train
The artist acknowledges the subject as a unstoppable force that can break through obstacles with ease.
that runs through the hordes of werewolfes and flakes
The subject is capable of overcoming different types of challenges and people, both those who are aggressive and those who are indecisive.
your heart is for beating
The subject's purpose in life is to live and experience the rhythm of their own heartbeat, not to engage with negative influences.
not the fiends that stand in your way
The singer encourages the subject to focus on themselves and not let others dictate their actions or emotions.
fast oh so fast they turn
Opponents and challenges can change and disappear quickly, almost as if they were never there.
slipping like soap in your hand
Even when an obstacle seems impossible to overcome, it may still slip away just as quickly and easily.
last time we looked you were spider-man
People can also change into something powerful and heroic, like Spider-Man, seemingly overnight.
the vampire that hides in the dim corner as you walk by
The artist acknowledges the presence of negativity and evil in the world that is hiding in wait for the subject to let their guard down.
will turn into cinder with one laser beam from your eye
The subject is capable of eradicating evil and negativity with their own strength and power.
so lean back tuck in and drift off
The singer encourages the subject to relax and let go of their worries, trusting in their own strength to overcome challenges when they occur.
Contributed by Camden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.