Story Behind The Song
Written in the summer of 2002 while I was backpacking through Kashmir amidst the Indian/Pakistani nuclear standoff. Seems to remain poignant as the global perception towards Americans continues to plummet.
Song Description
July in Srinagar is a song about being an American while traveling in the middle east amidst the current cultural/political tension. Message: We are not our governments.
Song Length |
6:45 |
Genre |
World - General, Rock - Easy Listening |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Tense, Diplomatic |
Subject |
General, General |
Similar Artists |
Peter Gabriel, Pearl Jam |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I feel a bit suspicious
Standing here amidst this crowd
My thoughts are spinning circles and
My eyes are darting around cause the
Media's advised me
The government's pulled their diplomats out
So here I am in my uncertainty wondering should I have heeded their advice
Tell me...
What do I do...what do I do...what do I do
Cause this is something of the truth
So what do I do...what do I do
It's July in Srinagar
It's July in Srinagar
It's July in Srinagar
It's July in Srinagar
Don't tell anyone you come from the land of the free and the brave
There's word there's people passin' round here now
Who don't like your people coming their way and so just
Say you're Canadian hell, say you're Greek Because
Saying you're American well you know what that means
Means you're a very wealthy person, from a very wealthy place
Oh but your ignorance and arrogance leaves a shadow of disgrace
What do I do...what do I do...what do I do
Cause this is something of the truth
So what do I do...what do I do
It's July in Srinagar
It's July in Srinagar
It's July in Srinagar
It's July in Srinagar
If I don't stand up to the situation
Exemplify that we are not our nations
I'll only propogate the generalizations
There'll be no ending to the indignation
Maybe a little more communication
Could bring a little more education
But no more resignation no no no more resignation
It's time to recognize I
Can't divert my eyes I
Cannot tell these lies cause...this is something of the truth
Oh yea....oh yea
It's July in Srinagar
It's July in Srinagar
It's July in Srinagar
It's July in Srinagar