Kashmir are a Danish rock band formed 1991 in Frederiksberg, Denmark. Origi… Read Full Bio ↴Kashmir are a Danish rock band formed 1991 in Frederiksberg, Denmark. Originally called Nirvana, the band quickly changed its name to Kashmir due to the Seattle based grungeband of the same name, breaking through at the time. The name derived from the Led Zeppelin song Kashmir, since this was the only song all band members could agree upon, since their various musical tastes were diverse.
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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Ruby Over Diamond
Kashmir Lyrics

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What a wonder
It is to see you
What a wonder
It is to feel you

I found your hideout
In the rubble
Where you can cry out

When you're in trouble

Now I want to be
In your hide and seek
Now I want to make children

Do I scare you
Or make you frightened
Don't you dare to move
The rope's will tighten

Is it over
Does it hurt you
All I wanted was
To divert you

Now I want to be
In your hide and seek
Now I want to make
Love to, love to, love to you

You're the glacier
I'm the bonfire
You're the treasure
That I desire

You're the ruby
Over diamonds
Shy and moody

You're a wonder
Wonder

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Ruby Over Diamond" by Kashmir express the feeling of admiration and desire towards a certain someone. The singer describes the feeling of wonder that he experiences upon seeing and feeling the person he's addressing. He reveals that he found their hideout in the rubble and that he wants to be a part of their hide and seek game, as well as make children with them. However, the lyrics also have a slightly darker tone, with the singer asking if he scares or frightens the person, warning them not to move or else the "rope's will tighten." He also asks if it's over and if it hurts them, revealing that all he wanted to do was divert them. The song ends with the singer declaring his love for the person they are addressing, describing them as a shy and moody ruby over diamonds, a wonder that he desires.

Overall, the lyrics of "Ruby Over Diamond" by Kashmir depict the complicated feelings of admiration and desire mixed with a hint of darkness and danger. The song presents a story of someone who has found another person they are enamored with and want to be a part of their life, but is also unsettlingly possessive and controlling.

Line by Line Meaning

What a wonder
Expressing amazement at the sight of Ruby

It is to see you
Being amazed at the sight of Ruby

What a wonder
Feeling amazed while being with Ruby

It is to feel you
Feeling amazed while being with Ruby

I found your hideout
Discovering where Ruby goes to hide

In the rubble
Her hiding place is in ruins

Where you can cry out
Where she can seek solace

When you're in trouble
When she is feeling down

Now I want to be
Desiring to be with Ruby

In your hide and seek
Playing the game of hide and seek with her

Now I want to make children
Desiring to start a family with Ruby