Kashmir
London Philharmonic Orchestra Lyrics


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Oh let the sun beat down upon my face, stars to fill my dream
I am a traveler of both time and space, to be where I have been
To sit with elders of the gentle race, this world has seldom seen
They talk of days for which they sit and wait, all will be revealed

Talk and song from tongues of lilting grace, whose sounds caress my ear
But not a word I heard could I relate, the story was quite clear
(Chorus)
Oh, oh
Oh, oh

Oooh, baby I've been flying... Mama, there ain't no denyin'
Oooh yeah, I've been flying, Mama ain't no denyin', no denyin'

All I see turns to brown, as the sun burns the ground
And my eyes fill with sand, as I scan this wasted land
Trying to find, trying to find where I've been.

Oh, pilot of the storm who leaves no trace, like thoughts inside a dream
Heed the path that led me to that place, yellow desert screen
My Shangri-La beneath the summer moon, I will return again
Sure as the dust that floats high in June, when movin' through Kashmir.

Oh, father of the four winds, fill my sails, across the sea of years
With no provision but an open face, along the straits of fear
Ohh
(Chorus)

When I'm on, when I'm on my way, yeah
When I see, when I see the way, you stay-yeah

Ooh, yeah-yeah, ooh, yeah-yeah, when I'm down...
Ooh, yeah-yeah, ooh, yeah-yeah, well I'm down, so down
Ooh, my baby, oooh, my baby, let me take you there





Let me take you there
Let me take you there

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Kashmir" by the London Philharmonic Orchestra speak of a traveler who is on a journey through time and space. The singer seeks to sit with the elders of a gentle race, the likes of which have seldom been seen in the world. These elders speak of days for which they sit and wait, indicating that they expect a revelation that will change the course of their lives. The singer hears beautiful sounds from the tongues of lilting grace, but cannot understand the words' meaning.


The chorus of the song is an instrumental break that repeats the phrase "Oh, oh" and "Oooh, baby I've been flying... Mama, there ain't no denyin'". The verse following the chorus speaks of the singer's experiences in a desert wasteland. His eyes fill with sand as he scans the barren land, attempting to find where he has been. The third verse speaks of a "pilot of the storm who leaves no trace". This line likely refers to some unknown force that is guiding the singer on his journey. The verse concludes by referencing "Kashmir," a region in South Asia bordering India, Pakistan, and China.


The song's mystical and surreal lyrics are accompanied by a driving beat, beautiful melodies, and epic orchestration. "Kashmir" showcases the London Philharmonic Orchestra's ability to create intricate and captivating music that transcends genre boundaries.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh let the sun beat down upon my face, stars to fill my dream
I long for the warmth of the sun and the beauty of the stars to guide me towards a dream-filled future.


I am a traveler of both time and space, to be where I have been
I am no stranger to journeys, having traveled through time and space to revisit places I've been to in the past.


To sit with elders of the gentle race, this world has seldom seen
I am in awe of the wisdom of the peaceful people, who are rare in today's world.


They talk of days for which they sit and wait, all will be revealed
These elders inform me that they are waiting for a certain time in the future when all the mysteries of the world will be unveiled.


Talk and song from tongues of lilting grace, whose sounds caress my ear
I am enchanted by the pleasant conversations and singing of these graceful speakers.


But not a word I heard could I relate, the story was quite clear
Although I couldn't understand what they were saying, the message of their story was still clear to me.


Oooh, baby I've been flying... Mama, there ain't no denyin'
I feel like I've been soaring through the skies lately, and there's no denying this incredible feeling.


All I see turns to brown, as the sun burns the ground
As I observe my surroundings, everything appears to be dry and colorless due to the sun's heat scorching the earth.


And my eyes fill with sand, as I scan this wasted land
The area around me is so barren and empty that my eyes start to hurt from all the sand being kicked up.


Trying to find, trying to find where I've been.
I'm struggling to find a place familiar to me, but it's getting harder with the unclear landscape.


Oh, pilot of the storm who leaves no trace, like thoughts inside a dream
The person who guided me here must be as elusive and dreamlike as the storm itself.


Heed the path that led me to that place, yellow desert screen
I need to remember how I got to this place surrounded by yellow sand, so I can find my way back if necessary.


My Shangri-La beneath the summer moon, I will return again
I have found a perfect, idyllic place beneath the bright summer moon, and I know I will come back to it someday.


Sure as the dust that floats high in June, when movin' through Kashmir.
I am certain that I'll be back in Kashmir as the dust rises high during the month of June.


Oh, father of the four winds, fill my sails, across the sea of years
I am requesting that the god of winds grants me with the energy and patience to navigate through time as effortlessly as sailing across the ocean.


With no provision but an open face, along the straits of fear
I have no supplies for the journey, except for a brave face, as I sail along the dangerous path of fear and uncertainty.


When I'm on, when I'm on my way, yeah When I see, when I see the way, you stay-yeah
Whenever I'm on a journey and I'm uncertain, I find comfort in the fact that my loved ones are waiting for me at the end of it.


Ooh, yeah-yeah, ooh, yeah-yeah, when I'm down... Ooh, yeah-yeah, ooh, yeah-yeah, well I'm down, so down
Sometimes I feel miserable and depressed, but despite it all, I still keep going.


Ooh, my baby, oooh, my baby, let me take you there Let me take you there Let me take you there
I want so badly to take my loved ones to the beautiful Shangri-La that I found in Kashmir.




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