No Balance Palace
Kashmir Lyrics


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I wish I knew where
This devious road ends
Dog fights in the street lights or indifference?
Death hangs patiently under the mirrorball
And no one seems to notice him at all
This room exudes with fast love and imagery, unflagging wished and jealousy
Mike says it's okay
We all need a break
A grand spree we're on a roll here once again

I wanna go
When she says go
Don't say where
We don't want to know
It's alright
No one's lost
I wanna rock
Where you don't rock
'cause I can't feel you anymore
It's alright
Nothings lost

You are my song
So empathetic and so strong
You've waited forever




And though you did quiver
You came along

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "No Balance Palace" by Kashmir convey a sense of unrest and uncertainty. The singer wishes they knew where the "devious road" they are on leads to, whether it will be filled with violence ("dog fights") or a sense of indifference. Death is looming under the "mirrorball," yet no one seems to acknowledge its presence. The room is filled with passion, but it's fleeting and laced with jealousy. Mike says it's okay to take a break and indulge in a "grand spree," but it's temporary, and they'll be back on the "roll" soon.


The second verse expresses a desire to escape with someone, not caring about the destination, but wishing to rock where the other person doesn't. The singer fails to connect with them anymore, but it's alright, and nothing's lost. The bridge is a declaration of love and gratitude to a person who is empathic and strong, who waited for the singer and came along despite trembling with fear.


The song seems to be about feeling lost, hoping for an escape from the mundane, and searching for something more meaningful. It also touches on the fleeting nature of pleasure and the inevitability of death, if indirectly. The music video for "No Balance Palace" is also deeply symbolic, showing a group of people on a train with a caged bird, a masked figure, and an overturned car.


Line by Line Meaning

I wish I knew where
The singer desires knowledge of the final destination of the treacherous road they are travelling.


This devious road ends
The singer considers the path they are on to be treacherous and slippery.


Dog fights in the street lights or indifference?
The singer questions whether the conflicts they encounter are the result of animosity or simply apathy towards each other.


Death hangs patiently under the mirror ball
The artist perceives death as omnipresent and imminent, looming like a dark cloud over every moment of life.


And no one seems to notice him at all
Despite the fact that death is ever present, no one else appears to acknowledge or fear its presence.


This room exudes with fast love and imagery, unflagging wished and jealousy
The singer describes the room they are in as oozing with intense emotions like love, desperation, and envy, which are often portrayed through vivid imaginary scenarios.


Mike says it's okay
Mike reassures the group that everything is fine.


We all need a break
The group acknowledges the need to take a break from the intensity of their emotions and experiences.


A grand spree we're on a roll here once again
The group feels as though they are on a successful and exciting streak of some sort.


I wanna go
The artist expresses a desire to move forward or progress in some way.


When she says go
The singer is waiting for permission from a female figure to take action or move forward in some way.


Don't say where
The artist does not want to be informed of the destination or direction of their movement.


We don't want to know
The group as a whole would prefer to remain ignorant of where they are heading.


It's alright
Despite the uncertainty, the singer claims that everything will be okay.


No one's lost
The singer emphasizes that no one is lost, despite the lack of direction or knowledge of their destination.


I wanna rock
The artist desires to feel a sense of satisfaction or intensity in their current situation or environment.


Where you don't rock
The artist is looking for a contrast, seeking satisfaction in areas where they currently do not find it.


'Cause I can't feel you anymore
The singer is no longer able to feel their emotional connection to someone that they once believed to be close to them.


It's alright
Despite this feeling of disconnection, the singer reassures themselves that it will be okay.


Nothing's lost
The singer claims that even though their emotional connection to another person may be missing, they have not lost anything of true value.


You are my song
The artist addresses someone in their past as if they were the embodiment of their most cherished memories and emotions.


So empathetic and so strong
The artist celebrates the person of their past as someone who was both emotionally intelligent and resilient.


You've waited forever
The singer acknowledges that the person of their past had the patience to wait for the singer even in moments where they felt distant.


And though you did quiver
The artist acknowledges that there were times in the past when the other person was nervous or uncertain of the relationship.


You came along
Despite these moments of uncertainty, the singer cherishes the other person for staying with them and being a part of their journey.




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