Kashmir
Lane Lana Lyrics

Oh, let the sun beat down upon my face,
I am embracing the warmth of the sun as I explore and dream.

With stars to fill my dream
As I sleep, stars fill my mind with possibilities and inspiration.

I am a traveler of both time and space
I journey through both past and present, and through vast spaces.

To be where I have been
I seek to revisit places I have been and to remember my experiences there.

To sit with elders of a gentle race,
I seek the wisdom and kindness of people who possess a rare and valuable spirit.

This world has seldom seen
These people are unique and rare in a world that values material possessions above all else.

They talk of days for which they sit and wait
These wise elders speak of a future they hope to see.

When all will be revealed.
A time will come when all mysteries and secrets will be laid bare.

Talk and song from tongues of lilting grace,
The gentle and musical voices of these people fill my ears with enchanting stories.

Whose sounds caress my ear
Their voices touch me tenderly, soothing me and arousing deep emotion.

Though not a word I heard could I relate,
Even though I may not understand the words they speak, I am moved by their powerful stories.

The story was quite clear
Their stories may be mysterious, but they possess an unmistakable power.

Ooh, baby, I've been flyin'
I am feeling powerful and free, as if I am flying.

Noooo-yeah, mama, there ain't no denyin'
I am certain and confident in my abilities.

Oh, ooh, yeah, I've been flyin'
My spirit is soaring, and I feel unstoppable.

Ma-ma-ma, ain't no denyin', no denyin', yeah.
Nobody can deny the strength and conviction I feel.

Oh, all I see turns to brown
As I wander through this dry and barren land, everything looks dull and lifeless.

As the sun burns the ground
The heat of the sun has left the ground parched and cracked.

And my eyes fill with sand
The air is thick with sand, and it is hard to see through the haze.

As I scan this wasted land
I search this barren place for meaning and purpose.

Tryin' to find, tryin' to find where I been.
As I search for answers, I hope to rediscover the path that led me here.

Oh, pilot of the storm who leaves no trace
I am like a lone navigator who charts unknown courses, leaving behind no signs of my journey.

Like thoughts inside a dream
My travels feel like a vivid and fleeting dream, ephemeral and hard to grasp.

Heed the path that led me to that place,
I follow the same path that led me here, trying to understand the circumstances that brought me to this point.

Yellow desert stream
In this barren landscape, the only hint of life is a small stream.

My Shangri-La beneath the summer moon,
In the midst of the oppressive heat and barren wasteland, I find a place of peace and tranquility.

I will return again
This place is so special that I know I will come back again.

Sure as the dust that floats high in June
Returning to this place is as certain as the dust that rises in the hot summer breeze.

When movin' through Kashmir.
This special place is located in the exotic and mysterious land of Kashmir.

Oh, father of the four winds, fill my sails
As I embark on another journey, I call upon the power of the winds to guide my way.

Across the sea of years
I journey far into the future, leaving the present behind as I move forward.

With no provision but an open face,
As I travel, all I have is my own open and honest countenance.

Along the straits of fear
On this journey, I face many challenging moments that bring me great anxiety.

Oh, when I'm on, when I'm on my way, yeah
As I continue on my journey, I feel confident and invigorated.

When I see, when I see the way you stay, yeah...
As I observe others along the way, I admire their steadfast and unchanging ways.

Ooh, yeah-yeah, ooh, yeah-yeah, when I'm down
Even when I am feeling down and discouraged, I know I must keep going.

Ooh, yeah-yeah, ooh, yeah-yeah, when I'm down, so down
Even in my darkest moments, I must find the strength to push through.

Ooh, my baby, ooh, my baby, let me take you there
I long to share my journey with a beloved friend, hoping to inspire them with the same sense of wonder and adventure.

Oh, oh, come on, come on, oh, let me take you there
Together, we will explore new places and experience the joy and wonder of discovery.

Let me take you there
As my faithful companion, I will lead you to the same beautiful and mystical places that have inspired me.

Ooh, yeah-yeah, ooh, yeah-yeah...
Come with me on this journey, and share in the joy and wonder that await us both.