1. LAKE (K Records N… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least five artists with this name:
1. LAKE (K Records NW Indie Pop/Rock)
2. Lake, aka "Lakey The Kid" (NYC Hip Hop/Rap)
3. Lake ('70s Rock from Germany)
4. lake (japanese experimental/alternative band)
5. Lake (German HipHop-Artist)
6. LAKE ('70s Rock & Roll cover band from Sweden)
1. The most currently active "Lake" is based in Olympia, WA and Los Angeles. LAKE is a group of cloudy individuals brought together through lines drawn along Interstate-5, intersecting in Olympia around 2005. Since forming, they have gained and lost members, recorded 12 full length albums (only 3 of which have seen proper release), played across the world supporting such talented acts as Adrian Orange and Her Band, Half Handed Cloud, Laura Veirs, and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy. The sounds they craft are straight from the playbook of the good parts of Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, and Turkish psychedelic music. Caressing the Rhodes piano, endearing drum fills, guitars that don’t sound like guitars, and some slamming bass lines: listening to LAKE is like pouring sugar in your ears. They’ll turn your brain into chocolate, 67% cacao. Lake began as a Fleetwood Mac cover band with the intention of touring casinos around the Northwest and Alaska. A freak invitation from Karl Blau to record “original” material led to a reformation of the band and a whole new game plan. The members of Lake are also involved in other musical projects such as: Kickball, Palisades, Live Active Cultures, Lindsey Schief, Ashley Eriksson, Swimming, Adam Oelsner, Your Heart Breaks, Cold Comfort Orchestra, Micah Davis-Wheeler, -a, and Eli Moore.
2. Lake, aka "Lakey The Kid", is a rapper from Queensbridge, New York. In 1999, Lake was released from prison after serving a seven year sentence. He had been writing rhymes while in prison and attempted to get into the hip-hop industry once he was released. Lake is famously known as a friend of fellow Queensbridge rapper Nas. He appeared on the song "Revolutionary Warfare" on Nas' album, God's Son. Since he appeared on Nas' album, Lake's relationship with Nas has folded.
The first album Lake released was Lake Entertainment Presents: The 41st Side, a compilation album featuring fellow Queensbridge rappers. The album was released under Lake's label, Lake Entertainment and sold over 100,000 copies with little promotion. Many compare the album to Nas' compilation album, QB Finest, which also featured Queensbridge rappers.
Lake is now signed to Death Row East, a subsidiary of Death Row Records. His album entitled "The Big Ride" is expected to be released in late 2008. On August 22, 2006, Lake released a collaborative album with Cormega entitled "My Brother's Keeper".
3. Lake was a German rock music band that formed in the early 1970s under the name Tornados, changing their name to Lake in 1973. They mostly covered material by other bands in their early years, but released three singles, Come Down/We're Gonna Rock, King Of The Rock'n Roll Party, and Sailor. In 1975 they were joined by lead singer James Hopkins-Harrison, who gave them their signature sound for the remainder of their recording career. They achieved modest success in much of Europe from the mid-1970s through the early 1980s, particularly in Germany where they were named artist of the year by the German Phono Academy in 1977. That same year, their self-titled debut album reached #92 in the US and the single Time Bomb reached #83, which would prove to be their greatest success in the US. They toured the US in the late 1970s as the opening act for various headline acts, including Lynyrd Skynyrd, Black Oak Arkansas, and Neil Young. By the early 1980s, their albums were no longer as successful as their earlier efforts and the group somewhat disbanded about 1981. Hopkins-Harrison and keyboardist Achin Opperman reformed the band in 1984 to record three more albums but failed to achieve renewed success. In 1992, lead singer James Hopkins-Harrison died of a heroin overdose.
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6. Abbreviation for Lasse Kents Orkester, a Swedish Rock & Roll cover band from the mid '70s, see their release Got To Rock'n Roll: https://www.discogs.com/Lasse-Kents-Orkester-Got-To-Rock-N-Roll/release/13406594
Between the Lines
Lake Lyrics
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Sure won't take much time
Won't be so much there to see
It's all between the lines
Tried my hand at better things
Never worked out right
Spent 10 years to find the dream
And now I try to make up for those days
Make a new start
Can't be worse than that day
Try to forget all those times
Make a new start
And live out the lie
And live out the lie
It's hard to say where I went wrong
Giving pearls to swine
Now I see my life has changed
Much to my surprise
So if you should read my book
If you find the time
Make your way from page to page
Read between the lines
But still I try to make up for those days
Make a new start
Can't be worse than that day
Try to forget all those times
Make a new start
And live out the lie
And live out the lie
Wowowowo
You never stopped for a moment
Never gave a thought how you lived your life
Everything they said was lies
Wowooo
Some might think it's all over
But you've seen the light
But you must be blind
They built the walls around you high
Wowooo
Open your eyes
But still I try to make up for those days
Make a new start
Can't be worse than that day
Try to forget all those times
Make a new start
And live out the lie
And live out the lie
The song Between the Lines by Lake talks about the singer's life experiences and how they have affected him. The opening lines "Take my life and write it down, sure won't take much time, won't be so much there to see, it's all between the lines," indicate that the singer's life is not extraordinary or eventful, but everything is "between the lines," suggesting that it is the small things that have had the greatest impact on his life. The song goes on to explain how the singer has tried his hand at better things but has never achieved what he had hoped for, yet his true dream was before his eyes all along. He spends ten years trying to find what he thought was his dream, but it was never there.
The second verse of the song indicates a change in the singer's life. He has now seen the light and realizes that everything previously was a lie, designed to keep him trapped inside the walls that were built around him. The lyrics speak to the idea of never giving up and trying to make up for lost time. At the end of the song, the singer is determined to make a new start and live out the lie, meaning that he will continue to try and make up for lost time.
Line by Line Meaning
Take my life and write it down
I am giving you the permission to document my life story.
Sure won't take much time
There isn't much to tell about my life.
Won't be so much there to see
There isn't anything exceptional or noteworthy to see.
It's all between the lines
The interesting parts of my life are the ones not explicitly stated.
Tried my hand at better things
I aimed for success and achievement.
Never worked out right
I didn't manage to succeed or achieve as I hoped.
Spent 10 years to find the dream
It took me a decade to figure out what I wanted.
Was there before my eyes
My dream was within my reach, but I didn't realize it at the time.
And now I try to make up for those days
I'm trying to compensate for my past mistakes and missed opportunities.
Make a new start
I want to begin again with a fresh outlook.
Can't be worse than that day
Whatever comes next can't be as bad as what I've already experienced.
Try to forget all those times
I want to move on from my past and let go of my regrets.
And live out the lie
I'm willing to pretend or deceive others to live the life I want.
It's hard to say where I went wrong
I'm struggling to identify what I did incorrectly in the past.
Giving pearls to swine
I wasted my time or efforts on people who didn't appreciate them.
Now I see my life has changed
I currently perceive my life differently than I used to.
Much to my surprise
Unexpectedly, my life has taken a different direction.
So if you should read my book
In the future, if someone reads my life story.
If you find the time
If you have the opportunity to read it.
Make your way from page to page
Read my story from beginning to end.
Read between the lines
Consider what isn't explicitly stated or what may be hidden in the subtext.
Wowowowo
An interjection expressing surprise, awe, or excitement.
You never stopped for a moment
You never took the time to reflect or evaluate your life.
Never gave a thought how you lived your life
You were not conscious or thoughtful about your choices and actions.
Everything they said was lies
People in authority or those who were admired were dishonest.
Wowooo
An interjection expressing surprise, awe, or excitement.
Some might think it's all over
Some people may believe that it's too late or impossible to change their circumstances.
But you've seen the light
But you have realized or understood something significant.
But you must be blind
But you still aren't acting on or acknowledging what you have learned.
They built the walls around you high
Society or others have restricted or limited your opportunities or potential.
Open your eyes
Realize and acknowledge the truth of your situation.
Contributed by Bella T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paul Kasten
I remember hearing this song when I was stationed in Heidelberg about 35 years ago.....I knew Lake did this song, but I didn't know the title of it...until now! Over 10 minutes of musical ecstasy that I had not heard since my time in Germany - beyond awesome! Thanks so much for posting this!
Tom Aprigliano Sr
I love this band they were so under rated.
Håkan Vestling
Exatly, there first LP is so great!
James Monroe
One of the most underrated bands of the 70’s! They were vastly overshadowed by that great German band,The 🦂 Scorpions! I think these Germans were as good as those Germans!Plus,they had 🎹 keyboards!
Scottiemon
A friend of mine gave me this in 1978 on our way to waterpolo practice. Still listen to it today in 2020. It seems like 3 days ago he handed this to me...time is flying by.... super underrated band....
Cindy Callico
One of my all time favorite songs! Still have my original album.
twodogg
I thought I was the only one who knew of this band. I love this song, was one of my favorites.I have the first album and a turntable to play it on.
Jerome Rohe
I love Lake. It makes me always a little bit sad. I loved the lead-singer soooo much. His voice was so amazing.
Sharon Rohe
Yes. I have seen him on my first concert in Germany. I will never forget these concert.
Elmer Lindsay
He died in 1990 of a heroin overdose he was great asset to the group lake