Kashmir
Page Plant Lyrics
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Stars to fill my dreams
I am a traveler of both time and space
To be where I have been
This world is seldom seen
Talk of days for which they sit and wait
But, all will be revealed
Talk and song from tongues of lilting grace
Whose sounds caress my ear
Though, by a word I heard could I relate
The story was quite clear
Whoa-hoh, whoa-oh, yeah
Yes, yes
Oooh, oh baby, baby, I been cryin'
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh, there's no denyin', there's no denyin'
Oooh yes, baby baby, I've been flyin', oh yeah
Lord, mama, ain't no denyin', no denyin', no denyin'
Here's another one to ya
All I see turns to brown
As the sun burns the ground
And my eyes fill with sand
As I scan this wasted land
Tryin' to find now, where I been, yeah
Pilot of the storm who leaves no trace
Like thoughts inside a dream
Who 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
'Long the straits of fear
Wha-oh, wha-oh, yeah
Whoa-hoh, whoa-hoh, ohh-oh-oh-hooooh
Well, when I want, baby, when I'm on my way, yeah
When I see, baby, when I see the way you stay, yeah
Well I'm down, when I'm near
Please, please, tell me where I've been
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Whooooooo, yeah-ee yeah
Whoo, yeah, I can take you there, take you there
Oh, my baby, ooh my baby, let me take you there, oh-oh
Ooh darlin', yeah, darlin', yeah
Tuadon, tuadid, oh yeah
Suanon, suadid
Suanon, suadid
Suanon, oh-oh-oh
Yeah, yeah
Hey baby, pretty baby, oh baby
Hey baby, pretty baby, oh baby
Hey baby, pretty baby, oh baby
Feel, feel, feel, feel, feel, feel,
Feel, feel, feel, feel, feel, feel
Suanon, suadid
Suanon, suadid
Suanon, yeahhh
Thanks a lot, see ya later
The lyrics to Page Plant's song "Kashmir" are mysterious and abstract, yet they convey a sense of exploration, adventure, and spiritual enlightenment. The opening lines suggest a desire for self-discovery: "Oh, let the sun beat down upon my face, stars to fill my dreams, I am a traveler of both time and space, to be where I have been." These lines imply that the singer is seeking new experiences and knowledge wherever they may be found.
The second verse is a vivid description of the desert landscape, through which the singer is traveling: "All I see turns to brown, as the sun burns the ground, and my eyes fill with sand, as I scan this wasted land." The contrast between the harshness of the environment and the singer's own inner journey makes for a potent symbol of the human quest for meaning and purpose.
The song's refrain, with its lilting melody and repeated "whoa-hoh" and "yeah" prompts a feeling of wild abandon and freedom, as if the singer is soaring through skies and over seas, propelled by the winds of fate. The final verse invokes the "father of the four winds" and frames the singer's journey as a spiritual one: "With no provision but an open face, 'long the straits of fear, wha-oh, wha-oh, yeah, whoa-hoh, whoa-hoh, ohh-oh-oh-hooooh."
Overall, "Kashmir" is a powerful song about the human desire for adventure, self-discovery, and spiritual transcendence, conveyed through imaginative imagery and poetic language.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, let the sun beat down upon my face
I welcome the warm sun on my face with open arms.
Stars to fill my dreams
The stars hold the key to my dreams.
I am a traveler of both time and space
I have journeyed far and wide through time and space.
To be where I have been
I yearn to return to places I've already visited.
Sit with elders of a gentle race
I long to converse peacefully with wise elders of a kind tribe.
This world is seldom seen
Rarely do people get to see this hidden world.
Talk of days for which they sit and wait
These elders speak longingly of days they eagerly anticipate.
But, all will be revealed
However, all will eventually become clear.
Talk and song from tongues of lilting grace
The speech and music from these elders are so beautiful that I am entranced.
Whose sounds caress my ear
Their sounds are gentle and comforting to my ears.
Though, by a word I heard could I relate
I heard a single word that made everything clear.
The story was quite clear
The story was easy to understand.
Whoa-hoh, whoa-oh, yeah
Expressing joy and emotion through sounds of excitement.
Yes, yes
Affirming agreement with what was just said.
Oooh, oh baby, baby, I been cryin'
I've been crying, oh baby, baby.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh, there's no denyin', there's no denyin'
There's no denying the intense emotions I am experiencing.
Oooh yes, baby baby, I've been flyin', oh yeah
I've been flying through life, feeling exhilarated and free.
Lord, mama, ain't no denyin', no denyin', no denyin'
I can't deny the emotions and experiences that have shaped me.
Here's another one to ya
Here's another message for you to consider.
All I see turns to brown
Everything around me fades to a dull, desolate brown.
As the sun burns the ground
The sun scorches the earth, leaving nothing untouched.
And my eyes fill with sand
Blowing ash obscures my vision, making it hard to see.
As I scan this wasted land
I survey this barren wasteland, searching for something that might give me hope.
Tryin' to find now, where I been, yeah
I am trying to rediscover the places I've already been to.
Pilot of the storm who leaves no trace
I am a master of living dangerously, leaving nothing in my wake.
Like thoughts inside a dream
I am like dreams that are fleeting, yet never forgotten.
Who heed the path that led me to that place
I follow the path that led me to this point in my life.
Yellow desert screen
The yellow sand acts as a screen, blurring the edges of my vision.
My Shangri-La beneath the summer moon
I see paradise underneath the summer moon.
I will return again
I will come back, again and again.
Sure as the dust that floats high in June
As certain as the dust that rises high in June, I will return.
When movin' through Kashmir
When I travel through Kashmir, I am reminded of my journey.
Oh, father of the four winds, fill my sails
Oh, four winds, steer me forward and guide me with determination.
Across the sea of years
I travel through time, across vast years of my life.
With no provision but an open face
Without any guidance I remain open to whatever life brings me.
'Long the straits of fear
I face great risk as I navigate through the dangerous straits of fear.
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, yeah
Joyful expression of emotion.
Wha-oh, wha-oh, yeah
Expressing feelings of emotion and excitement.
Well, when I want, baby, when I'm on my way, yeah
I do what I want and go wherever I need to go.
When I see, baby, when I see the way you stay, yeah
I am drawn to people who stay true to themselves.
Well I'm down, when I'm near
I feel overwhelmed and hopeless when I am close to something.
Please, please, tell me where I've been
I'm lost and need guidance to help me figure out where I've been in life.
Oh-oh-oh
Expressing a feeling of surprise or realization.
Whooooooo, yeah-ee yeah
Expressing excitement and celebration.
Whoo, yeah, I can take you there, take you there
I have the power to take you to a special place.
Oh, my baby, ooh my baby, let me take you there, oh-oh
Let me show you a special world, my baby.
Ooh darlin', yeah, darlin', yeah
Expressing affection and love towards someone special.
Tuadon, tuadid, oh yeah
Expressing words or sounds with no particular meaning.
Suanon, suadid
Making sounds or noises that are meant to be meaningless.
Suanon, suadid
Continuing to express meaningless sounds or noises.
Suanon, oh-oh-oh
Adding additional sounds to create a rhythmic, non-meaningful expression.
Yeah, yeah
Expressing agreement with what was just said or heard.
Hey baby, pretty baby, oh baby
Expressing affection and love towards someone special.
Feel, feel, feel, feel, feel, feel,
Inviting the listener to emotionally connect and experience the song.
Suanon, suadid
Expressing sounds or feelings with no particular meaning or reason.
Suanon, suadid
Continuing to express meaningless sounds or noises.
Suanon, yeahhh
Adding a final burst of sound to create an interesting and complex musical expression.
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@fsf1513
I agree classic
@Shekeba79
I didn't think Kashmir could get any better... An Egyptian orchestra, an aged Robert Plant just flowing freely. Best version in my opinion 💜💜
@Camisaverde1942
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@ririmimi3622
Absolutely 👏👍😍
@DXBAdam
don't forget JIM PAGE The God of Rock Guitar , and John Bonham's son on the drums
@drummerchappell
@@DXBAdam I don’t think that’s Jason. I’m curious now though.
@jamilamalluf7160
I think they are in Marrakesh which is Morocco
@rpvee
Props must be given to Hossam Ramzy, who arranged the Middle Eastern parts of this performance. He passed away last year, but he’s left quite a legacy of bringing Eastern touches to several Western artists.
@chaussette1er
Thanks for this helpul and respectful comment.