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.
Pure
Shimshai Lyrics
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To be clean, clean as the waves come crashing to the shore, it leaves me
Smooth, smooth as a pebble, polished in the depth of love and
Carried by the winds of grace, on the wings of a dove
So shine, shine as a diamond, project the light of One
From the source we are sent thru the center, as the moon reflects the sun
Arise and awake from you slumber, kindled ancinet flame
The lyrics to the song "Pure" by Shimshai describe the desire to be pure and clean, just like the water that runs forever and the waves that crash onto the shore. The singer aspires to be smooth, like a pebble that has been polished through love and carried by the grace of a dove on the wind. The lyrics encourage listeners to shine like a diamond and project the light of One, which originates from a source and is sent through the center of existence, much like the moon reflects the sun. The song implores listeners to wake up from their slumber, rekindling an ancient flame, and to witness the waves of change while recognizing that the essence of life remains the same.
Overall, the lyrics to "Pure" are an ode to purity, simplicity, and love, with an emphasis on the cyclical nature of life and the interconnectedness of all things. The song encourages listeners to embrace their purest selves and to shine their light onto the world around them, letting the waves of change flow past and recognizing the constancy of the essence of life. Through this message, Shimshai imparts a sense of peace and contentment, encouraging listeners to find their own inner purity and radiate it outwards into the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Pure, Pure like the water, let it run forever more
Let my purity flow like water, continuing to stay pure.
To be clean, clean as the waves come crashing to the shore, it leaves me
I aspire to be clean like the waves that reach the shore, making me feel refreshed.
Smooth, smooth as a pebble, polished in the depth of love and
I want to be as smooth as a polished pebble shaped by the depth of love.
Carried by the winds of grace, on the wings of a dove
May I be carried by grace, just like how a dove is carried by its wings.
So shine, shine as a diamond, project the light of One
Shine bright like a diamond, spreading the light of the Divine.
From the source we are sent thru the center, as the moon reflects the sun
We come from the source and are aligned through the center, reflecting the divine like the moon reflects the sun.
Arise and awake from you slumber, kindled ancinet flame
Wake up from your sleep and rekindle the ancient flame within you.
As witness to the waves of whats to change, though the essence remains the same
Observe the changes in the world, while remembering that the essence of everything remains constant.
Contributed by Jordan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.