Surrounded by music from birth and formally trained on piano in his native state of Washington, today Shimshai performs effortlessly on guitar, sitar, flute, and a variety of woodwinds. He plays many of the instruments on his self-composed and self-produced albums, ‘I sense your Presence’ (2001), ‘Toward the One’ (2003/2006), and ‘Live on Maui’ (2003/2006) all which have been highly revered by the worldwide spiritual community. His collaboration with fellow artist Tina Malia, ‘Jaya Bhagavan’ (2004), has also been met with tremendous success, being signed to the independent record label Spirit Voyage in 2005, and his most recent release, ‘Deliverance’ (2006), showcases his abilities as a solo performer. He continues to offer his talents to various studio projects, including current collaborations with traditional healers and several undertakings with indigenous communities throughout south and Latin America.
Whether playing at large festivals, yoga studios, or spiritual retreats, Shimshai’s live performances throughout the Hawaiian Islands, Europe, Australia, Mexico and The Americas have helped to create a devoted and ever-growing global fan base. His unique blend of reggae, jazz, kirtan, and folk, infused with a worldbeat influence, provides a diverse palette of musical expression and attracts a wide range of listeners. Performing solo or with his group, The Natural MystiquEnsemble, which features percussion, guitar accompaniment, and harmony vocals, Shimshai’s energy always provides a sacred, intimate, heart-opening space for all who are present. Along the way, Shimshai has had the honor of opening for and sharing the stage with such luminaries as Michael Franti, David Grisman, Mickey Hart, Jai Uttal, Ram Dass, Deepak Chopra, Bhagavan Das, Dezarie & members of midnite, jah levi, Hamsa Lila, Sasha Butterfly, and many other gifted musicians and visionaries.
Destination of Creation
Shimshai Lyrics
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Clean hands and a heart so pure, for narrow is the pathway to Zion's door
As I walk this road to holy Mt Zion
Humble be thy ways & you got to stand strong like Jah lion
As I walk this road to holy Mt Zion
Eternal be thy faith & you got to carry on, in this Armageddeon
Stand strong like Jah lion, carry on, in this Armageddeon
With clean hands and a heart so pure, ever had faith like this before
Clean hands and a heart so pure, for narrow is the pathway to Zions door
Attach thyself not to this here physical manifestation
But live to let thy spirit seek its true destination
Of creation, destination
Creation, destination
Na na na…
Jah Rastafari, you are I salvation, you help I realize
The love surrounding us all, in every situation here with I and I
The lyrics of Shimshai's song Destination of Creation speak about the importance of having clean hands and a pure heart, which is necessary for walking on the road to holy Mount Zion. The pathway to Zion's door is narrow and one has to stand strong like the Jah lion and carry on even in the midst of Armageddon. The song emphasizes the need for eternal faith and humility in one's ways in order to stay on the right path.
In addition to talking about the spiritual journey towards Zion, the lyrics speak to the idea of not getting too attached to physical manifestations, but instead focusing on our spirit and its true destination of creation. This line encourages listeners to let go of material possessions and focus on spiritual growth and development.
Overall, the song is a call to faith and perseverance in the face of challenges, emphasizing the importance of purity and humility on the road to spiritual enlightenment.
Line by Line Meaning
Clean hands and a heart so pure, ever had faith like this before?
As I walk this road to holy Mt Zion, humble be thy ways & you got to stand strong like Jah lion. I'm asking, have you ever experienced the kind of faith that comes with a cleansed heart and pure intentions?
Clean hands and a heart so pure, for narrow is the pathway to Zion's door
There's a narrow path that leads to the door of Zion, and it can only be traversed by those with clean hands and pure hearts.
Attach thyself not to this here physical manifestation, But live to let thy spirit seek its true destination
Don't get attached to the physical world around you, instead let your spirit guide you to your true destination.
Of creation, destination, Creation, destination
The journey of life involves finding the destination of your creation, the reason you were put on this earth.
Jah Rastafari, you are I salvation, you help I realize The love surrounding us all, in every situation here with I and I
Jah Rastafari is the provider of salvation and helps us recognize the love that surrounds us in every situation.
Contributed by Jake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.