There are at least seven artists/groups called 'Kismet':

1) Kismet i… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least seven artists/groups called 'Kismet':

1) Kismet is an indie rock quintet originated from Utrecht, Netherlands. Influenced by the likes of Cursive, Depeche Mode, Blonde Redhead and The Get Up Kids, the group was founded in the winter of 2002. After releasing two E.P.s the bands line-up solidified in 2006 and started focussing on a debut full-length album. Kismets sound is characterized by their dynamic compositions, combining complicated songstructures with a seamless melody and catchy vocals.
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2) The nasheed duo, Kismet, started out performing as members of Nur. As directions changed, fate led Asad Khan and Shoaib Khan to form Kismet. They have performed at many venues including OSU, Rutgers University, Elmhurst's Frick Center & Irion Hall, Rosemont Convention Center, Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, and many more. They claim their biggest influences are Josh Groban, Yusuf Islam, and John Lennon. With a strong lyrical message in their songs and a combination of different musical cultures, Kismet is ambitious in delivering a positive and unifying message across the world.

3) The Macedonian darkwave group, Kismet, was active from 1993-2000 and released 4 cds, two albums on Tone Casualties, the label owned by Gabor Csupo of Klasky Csupo (the company that produces cartoons like Rugrats and The Wild Thornberrys). They were known for their unique blend of industrial beats, gothic atmospheres, and Macedonian folk flourishes.

4) There has also been a grunge band from the UK from 1999-2003, a thrash band from the USA, and a metal band from Italy from 2002-present.

5) There is also Kismet from Oxfordshire, UK. 3 women - 3 voices - many instruments.
Kismet ki'smet (or -z-) n. Destiny, fate.
[Turk., f. Arab. kisma(t) (kasama divide)]
From wild Eastern European dance tunes to haunting Celtic lullabies, Kismet play an eclectic mix of instrumental and vocal folk music along with their own subtle compositions on accordion, clarinet, violin, mandola, koto, shamisen, whistles and percussion.
Kismet features the creative talents of Melissa Holding, Katherine Lucas and Jackie Singer, each of them a singer, instrumentalist, composer and arranger.
Along with three beautifully matched voices, they play between them clarinet, whistles, fiddle, mandola, accordion, percussion, shamisen (Japanese banjo) and koto (Japanese harp). With such a rich palette of sounds, textures and dynamics at their disposal, Kismet can take you from a wild Romanian dance to a haunting Celtic lullaby, via a French cafe or a Japanese monastery.
Since forming in 2001 Kismet have played concerts in town halls, churches, abbeys, sheds and cafés, arboretums and botanic gardens in and around Oxfordshire and contributed their music to festivals, community events, celebrations, wakes, weddings, and fashions shows.
They have also collaborated with storytellers, poets and dancers and provided music for theatre pieces.
In 2005 Kismet were commissioned by the University of Oxford Botanic Gardens to create and perform new work for five festivals with themes relating to plants and people, as part of an Arts Council funded residency.

6) There was also a free jazz ensemble called Kismet based in Chapel Hill, NC in the 1990s. They recorded one album, "Curious Yellow" on Daisy Lane records.

7) Kismet is not at least the short name of Kismet Yildiz, a folk singer from Kurdistan.

Fire
Kismet Lyrics

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Heart broke and the nights filled with nightmares
I feel lonely
Throat tight and I fear I'm not breathing
When you're not with me
I would dream about the end of the world
I would see the heavens be catching fire
I feel the end is near
I will sit here and I'll watch

Nothing left to say
I will end it when you left
I was waiting
I was waiting for another chance
But I got tired
Tired of waiting for you
Tired of the lies
Now I decided to bow out

Oh, oh, oh, oh
La, la
La, la, la, la
Love

Broken prophecy
I will end it when you left
I was waiting
I was waiting for another time
But I got tired
Tired of waiting for you
Tired of the lies
Now I decided to bow out

I would dream about the end of the world
I would see the heavens be catching fire
I feel the end is near
I will sit here and I'll watch

Oh, oh, oh, oh
La, la
La, la, la, la
Love

Nothing left to say
I will end it when you left
I was waiting
I was waiting for another time
But I got tired
Tired of waiting for you
Tired of the lies
Now I decided to bow out

Oh, oh, oh, oh
La, la
La, la, la, la
Love

Broken prophecy
I will end it when you left
I was waiting
I was waiting for another time
But I got tired
Tired of waiting for you

Tired of the lies
Now I decided to bow out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kismet's song "Fire" paint a picture of intense emotional turmoil and longing. The singer expresses feelings of heartbreak, loneliness, and suffocating anxiety when separated from their loved one. The mention of nightmares and a tight throat conveys a sense of desperation and fear while being apart. The dream about the end of the world and the heavens catching fire symbolize the overwhelming emotions and sense of impending doom that the singer feels in the absence of their partner. They feel like the end is near without them.

The repeated mention of waiting for another chance and getting tired of waiting for their love interest suggests a sense of frustration and disillusionment in the relationship. The decision to "bow out" can be interpreted as the singer choosing to let go and move on from a situation that has brought them more pain than happiness. The lines "Nothing left to say, I will end it when you left" convey a sense of finality and resolve, as the singer acknowledges the need to end things for their own well-being.

The refrain of "Oh, oh, oh, oh, La, la" serves as a haunting and almost pleading cry for love amidst the emotional chaos and inner conflict portrayed in the lyrics. The singer is grappling with a broken prophecy, potentially symbolizing shattered hopes and expectations in the relationship. The decision to "end it when you left" alludes to a sense of empowerment and self-preservation, as the singer takes control of their own happiness by letting go of a toxic situation.

Overall, the lyrics of "Fire" by Kismet encapsulate themes of heartbreak, longing, disillusionment, and ultimately, self-empowerment. The imagery of impending destruction and the emotional turmoil expressed through the words and repetition convey a sense of intensity and raw emotion. It's a poignant reflection on the complexities of relationships and the importance of prioritizing one's own emotional well-being.

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Written by: Garett Rogers

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