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 Diamonds
Kashmir Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of Kashmir's song "Ruby Over Diamonds" revolve around the idea of admiration, desire, and a desire for closeness with someone who sparks wonder in the singer. The opening lines express a sense of wonder at the subject's presence, both seen and felt. The singer then talks about discovering the subject's "hideout" in the "rubble," possibly referring to a more vulnerable, hidden side the subject has. The singer reveals a desire to be a part of that vulnerability, perhaps through playing "hide and seek" or conceiving children with the subject.
However, the singer's tone shifts towards a more dominant and potentially harmful one as the song progresses. The lines "Do I scare you/Or make you frightened/Don't you dare to move/The rope's will tighten" suggest that the singer may be toying with a power dynamic in the relationship and trying to control the subject. The final lines of the song, "you're the ruby/Over diamonds/Shy and moody/You're a wonder/Wonder," reiterate the sense of awe the singer has towards the subject, but also suggest a certain level of possessiveness as they go on to claim the subject as their treasure.
Overall, "Ruby Over Diamonds" is a complex song that explores themes of desire, power, and vulnerability in relationships. The lyrics express a mix of appreciation and control towards the subject, leaving a haunting feeling of ambiguity towards the ultimate outcome of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
What a wonder
Marveling at the presence of the person being addressed.
It is to see you
Acknowledging the beauty of the person being addressed.
What a wonder
Marveling at the feeling of being near the person being addressed.
It is to feel you
Acknowledging the emotional connection felt towards the person being addressed.
I found your hideout
The singer has discovered a place where the person being addressed goes to escape.
In the rubble
Emphasizing the chaotic nature of the world outside the hideout.
Where you can cry out
The hideout is a place where the person being addressed can express their emotions freely.
When you're in trouble
The hideout is a place where the person being addressed goes to escape when things get difficult.
now I want to be
The singer desires to be part of the person being addressed's world.
In your hide and seek
The singer desires to play games with the person being addressed and be part of their life.
Now I want to make children
The singer desires to have a family with the person being addressed.
do I scare you
The singer is questioning whether the person being addressed is afraid of them.
Or make you frightened
Questioning whether the singer is the cause of the person being addressed's fear.
Don't you dare to move
The singer is warning the person being addressed not to move or they will be punished.
The rope's will tighten
The punishment for disobedience will be extreme.
is it over
The singer is questioning whether the emotional connection with the person being addressed is at an end.
Does it hurt you
Questioning whether the singer's actions have caused pain to the person being addressed.
All I wanted was
The singer is explaining that their intentions were not to cause pain.
To divert you
The singer wanted to take the person being addressed away from their problems and offer them a different world.
now I want to be
The singer still desires to be part of the person being addressed's world after the turmoil.
In your hide and seek
The singer still desires to play games with the person being addressed and be part of their life.
Now I want to make
The singer still desires to have a family with the person being addressed after the turmoil.
Love to, love to, love to you
The singer desires a deep emotional connection and intimacy with the person being addressed.
you're the glacier
The person being addressed is seen as majestic and untouchable.
I'm the bonfire
The singer sees themselves as passionate and intense in contrast to the person being addressed.
You're the treasure
The person being addressed is seen as rare and valuable.
That I desire
The singer desires the person being addressed above all else.
you're the ruby
The person being addressed is seen as a precious and beautiful gem.
Over diamonds
Emphasizing the uniqueness and value of the person being addressed in comparison to others.
Shy and moody
Describing the person being addressed's demeanor.
You're a wonder
The person being addressed is seen as an amazing and incomprehensible being.
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