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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Vote 4 Dick Taid
Kashmir Lyrics
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We'll blow away the ballless ones
Set their long grey hair on fire
Put their fingers on a wire
Your daddy that is me
I take responsibility
A simple fee is all it takes
I offer you work so I can eat and drive expensive vehicles
As you see I'm the only one here
I gave you a life a bite to eat I am your only miracle
You got to love not fear
Your dadadadadadadadyoh
Dadadadadadadadyoh
Someday by accident
I will become the precident
'cause you will waste your votes on me
And I will reign it permanent
My tongue on salt through years
Have made my verbal boundaries disappear
I spoke my way through fear
Aplause
I'm taught to lie sincere
I offer you work so I can eat and drive expensive vehicles
As you see I'm the only one here
I gave you a life a bite to eat I am your only miracle
You got to love not fear
Your dadadadadadadadyoh
POPS!
All of the money I put in to you
Made days sonny and forced you to love me
Daddy will never be crying the blues
Dumb fuck rebels are promised to lose
Trust me!
All of the money I put in to you
Made days sonny and forced you to love me
Daddy will never be crying the blues
Dumb fuck rebels are promised to lose
Trust me!
I have never believed in anything but myself
Now you must be wondering how in the world I could make it so big
With a couple of hands and a gun
My own daddy taught me to hate myself
For all surroundings close you shell
You're put here to work and raise your sister 'suffer no moan my son
I offer you work so I can eat and drive expensive vehicles
As you see I'm the only one here
I gave you a life
A bite to eat, I am your only miracle
You got to love not fear... Your dadadadadadadadyoh
Dadadadadadadadyoh.
POPS
All of the money I put in to you
Made days sonny and forced you to love me
Daddy will never be crying the blues
Dumb fuck rebels are promised to lose
Trust me
All of the money I put in to you
Made days sonny and forced you to love me
Daddy will never be crying the blues
Dumb fuck rebels are promised to lose
Trust me
FUCK!
The song "Vote 4 Dick Taid" by Kashmir is a political satire that sounds more like a twisted manifesto from a cult leader. The lyrics are divisive and provocative as they incite a specific group of people - the faithful sons - to rise up against the ball-less ones. The 'father figure' in the song takes responsibility for the situation he created and offers work to his followers, claiming himself as the only one who will take care of them. He also assures them that he will become the president someday by their votes, and he will reign permanently. The lyrics convey the theme of blind loyalty, manipulation, and greed.
The father figure in the song operates like a dictatorial figure who is hell-bent on controlling and manipulating people's emotions through his words. The lyrics, "My tongue on salt through years have made my verbal boundaries disappear" suggest that his lies have become so convincing that he himself believes in them. He also admits to be teaching others to lie sincerely to achieve their goals. The song's chorus emphasizes the importance of love over fear, but it is clear that the father figure is using fear to gain control over his followers. He has convinced them that the dumb fuck rebels are promised to lose, and they should trust him.
Overall, the song "Vote 4 Dick Taid" is a bizarre and twisted take on politics, and it portrays the danger of blindly following charismatic leaders. The lyrics reveal a warning about the importance of staying vigilant and not falling for empty promises and authority figures who seek to subjugate others.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on faithful sons
We'll blow away the ballless ones
Set their long grey hair on fire
Put their fingers on a wire
Let's stand together and defeat those who lack courage and determination. We'll torment them until they give in to our demands.
Your daddy that is me
I take responsibility
A simple fee is all it takes
To wash away your agony
I am your leader, and I am willing to help you out of your suffering for a price. I'll make it all go away if you pay me.
I offer you work so I can eat and drive expensive vehicles
As you see I'm the only one here
I gave you a life a bite to eat I am your only miracle
You got to love not fear
Your dadadadadadadadyoh
Dadadadadadadadyoh
I employ you to work and make me rich while I enjoy the luxuries of life. I am the one who gave you a roof over your head and food to eat, so you should be grateful to me. Don't fear me, love me.
Someday by accident
I will become the precident
'cause you will waste your votes on me
And I will reign it permanent
One day, due to your foolishness, I will become the president by chance. You will vote for me without knowing better, and I will never let go of my power.
My tongue on salt through years
Have made my verbal boundaries disappear
I spoke my way through fear
Aplause
I'm taught to lie sincere
I have become skilled at speaking to manipulate others. I can lie convincingly and even make people believe my lies through my applause. I have been taught to fake sincerity.
All of the money I put in to you
Made days sonny and forced you to love me
Daddy will never be crying the blues
Dumb fuck rebels are promised to lose
Trust me!
I bought your love with money and made your life comfortable. I will never be unhappy because of my wealth. Anyone who goes against me will surely fail. Believe me.
I have never believed in anything but myself
Now you must be wondering how in the world I could make it so big
With a couple of hands and a gun
My own daddy taught me to hate myself
For all surroundings close you shell
You're put here to work and raise your sister 'suffer no moan my son
I have always been selfish and self-centered. You may wonder how I made it so far with my own two hands and a weapon. My father taught me to loathe myself, but I overcame it. You were born to work and take care of your family, don't complain.
FUCK!
An expression of frustration, anger, or emphasis on the preceding lyrics.
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