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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The Cynic
Kashmir Lyrics
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Turn off the television
Put on a romantic vinyl
And come to bed again
Please be my next morning flower
But don't be there all the time
Leave me a couple of hours
Then bring me food and wine
[chorus]
Play with me, play with me
Don't tell me how it feels
Don't let it be for real
Don't tell me how you feel
I'll make this week disappear
Like I've erased several months
It's turning into a year now
And I'm still a manikin
You're so poetic when you're sad
So tiring when you cry
We could fly out and get married
I think I love you now
[chorus]
Play with me, play with me
Don't tell me how it feels
Don't let it be for real
Don't tell me how you feel
Play with me, play with
Don't tell me how it feels
Don't let it be for real
Don't tell me how you feel
The lyrics of "The Cynic" by Kashmir reflect a sense of detachment from reality and a desire for escapism. The singer is asking to be pulled out of a dream-like state, where everything feels unreal and they are disconnected from the world around them. The television, a symbol of the modern world's distractions, is turned off, and a romantic vinyl, symbolizing a nostalgic romanticism, is put on. The singer asks their partner to be their "next morning flower", a symbol of hope and renewal, but not to be around all the time. They still need some time to themselves. The singer speaks of erasing weeks and months, highlighting a sense of time slipping away and living in a haze.
The chorus repeats the line "play with me, play with me" over and over again, suggesting a desire for some form of entertainment or distraction that doesn't involve confronting reality. The singer doesn't want to be told how things feel, or for things to be real; they want to exist in a world separate from that. The juxtaposition of this with the line "I think I love you now" in the second verse adds a layer of complexity to the song. It could suggest that the singer's desire to escape from reality is a defense mechanism against confronting their own emotions and being vulnerable.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of a disconnect from reality and a desire for escapism. The singer addresses their partner, but it's unclear if the partner is a real person or a manifestation of the singer's desire for something to hold onto in an otherwise confusing and frustrating world.
Line by Line Meaning
So pull me out of this dream
Take me out of this imaginary world I'm living in.
Turn off the television
Get rid of the distraction of day-to-day life.
Put on a romantic vinyl
Set the mood for a romantic evening.
And come to bed again
Let's spend some quality time together.
Please be my next morning flower
Be someone who brings joy into my life every morning.
But don't be there all the time
I need some space to be by myself sometimes.
Leave me a couple of hours
I need time to be alone and reflect.
Then bring me food and wine
But after some time alone, I'd love for you to join me with food and drink.
[chorus]
This is the chorus that repeats throughout the song.
Play with me, play with me
Let's enjoy each other's company and have fun together.
Don't tell me how it feels
Don't ruin the moment by analyzing it or talking about emotions.
Don't let it be for real
Let's enjoy this moment without getting too serious.
Don't tell me how you feel
I don't want to talk about our emotions right now.
I'll make this week disappear
I can make time pass quickly with you by my side.
Like I've erased several months
I can forget about months of past hurt and pain when I'm with you.
It's turning into a year now
Time flies when we're together and it's been a year already.
And I'm still a manikin
Despite this time together, I still feel emotionally vacant or fake.
You're so poetic when you're sad
You have a way with words when expressing your emotions, even when you're feeling down.
So tiring when you cry
However, your sadness can be exhausting for me to handle.
We could fly out and get married
I'm considering the idea of getting married and running away together.
I think I love you now
I'm falling more deeply in love with you every day.
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totalmess
So pull me out of this dream
Turn off the television
Put on a romantic vinyl
And come to bed again
Please be my next morning flower
But don't be there all the time
Leave me a couple of hours
Then bring me food and wine
[Chorus]
Play with me, play with me
Don't tell me how it feels
Don't let it be for real
Don't tell me how you feel
I'll make this week disappear
Like I've erased several months
It's turning into a year now
And I'm still a manikin
You're so poetic when you're sad
So tiring when you cry
We could fly out and get married
I think I love you now
[Chorus]
Play with me, play with me
Don't tell me how it feels
Don't let it be for real
Don't tell me how you feel
Play with me, play with
Don't tell me how it feels
Don't let it be for real
Don't tell me how you feel
Boris G.
All of Kashmirs melodies are so original. They are nothing more than musical geniuses.
totalmess
So pull me out of this dream
Turn off the television
Put on a romantic vinyl
And come to bed again
Please be my next morning flower
But don't be there all the time
Leave me a couple of hours
Then bring me food and wine
[Chorus]
Play with me, play with me
Don't tell me how it feels
Don't let it be for real
Don't tell me how you feel
I'll make this week disappear
Like I've erased several months
It's turning into a year now
And I'm still a manikin
You're so poetic when you're sad
So tiring when you cry
We could fly out and get married
I think I love you now
[Chorus]
Play with me, play with me
Don't tell me how it feels
Don't let it be for real
Don't tell me how you feel
Play with me, play with
Don't tell me how it feels
Don't let it be for real
Don't tell me how you feel
Eder Marin
Que canción tan hermosamente bien hechecita...
La escuchaba antes y no me gustaba (no se la razón)
Pero ahora más viejo y adulto..
Me atrevo a decir que la escucho con tanta nostalgia!
Ahora la valoro con realidad!.
Do I Know You
I do love how every time you look for more David Bowie, you find more David Bowie.
J Carrera
Exactly what I'm still going through, there's been like 5 times I've said ok I'm finally done with my Bowie playlist and then there are always some more songs underneath the bed but this time I think I'm really getting to the end🤷♂️👩🏼🎤
mastersoftoday
treasure this, for one day you will hear your last unfinished Tin Machine instrumental, and join me in this dark pit
Gary Duckworth
We’ll Never Catch Up.
Melisa PM
I've been singing this song for 6 months and I couldn't remember the band or the name of the song. I cannot believe I found it! ❤
Karol Guido
2020.... Y los sigo Amando 💜
Zinai Estrada
2022