“Sandbanks of the Heart” is a melancholic yet warm ballad by Carl Hashmi. Drifting between memory and melody, it reflects on love, longing, and the places we pass through but never truly leave behind.
Sandbanks of the Heart is a reflective and emotionally charged ballad by Carl Hashmi, blending elements of soft rock and country into a slow, dreamlike journey through memory and regret. Inspired by the invisible pull of places like Gothenburg — cities tied to former loves, old jobs, and fading dreams — the song captures the quiet sorrow of moving on while never fully letting go.
Built on a flowing, melancholic rhythm and a heartfelt vocal performance, the track invites listeners to drift westward with the captain himself, skimming past the shores of nostalgia. It’s a ballad for anyone who’s ever looked back from the sea and whispered, “I’m not coming back, but I’ll never forget.”
Written and produced by Carl Wali Hashmi, Sandbanks of the Heart is a song about sailing on — even when your soul still knows the tides by name.