There are at least five artists with this name:

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

Blue Ocean Blue
Lake Lyrics

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I can see the line
Between my eyes
Just like the fog that bridges heaven and earth
How stealthily joy creeps in
When it's surrounded by destruction

Always looking to obscure the most beautiful things
Well, I guess that is your right

Unexplainable emotions push you to the wall
Every night chasing unattainable white

Blue ocean blue
At high noon
The moon is tugging at the sandy waves
The sun is twinkling for miles
It's the reflection of the Milky Way

Always looking to obscure the most beautiful things
Well, I guess that is your right
Unexplainable emotions push you to the wall
Every night chasing unattainable white

The light I find
In my eyes
It has the power to deceive my brain
'Cause just when I think
That I've got it
I find my thoughts have gotten in the way again

Always looking to obscure the most beautiful things
Well, I guess that is your right
Unexplainable emotions push you to the wall
Every night chasing unattainable white
Always looking to obscure the most beautiful things
Well, I guess that is your right
Unexplainable emotions push you to the wall

Unexplainable emotions push you to the wall
Unexplainable emotions push you to the wall

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lake's song Blue Ocean Blue delve into the experience of seeking beauty and meaning in a world filled with destruction and chaos. The opening lines "I can see the line between my eyes/ Just like the fog that bridges heaven and earth" paint a vivid picture of the inner struggle of trying to find clarity in one's thoughts and emotions. The phrase "stealthily joy creeps in when it's surrounded by destruction" highlights the presence of happiness in moments of discomfort and adversity.

The chorus of the song centers around the image of a blue ocean and the celestial bodies of the moon and the Milky Way. The singer describes the beauty of nature but also acknowledges how the search for such beauty can be obscured by unexplainable emotions and the pursuit of the unattainable. The phrase "unexplainable emotions push you to the wall" suggests a feeling of being trapped by one's own feelings and thoughts, which adds depth to the song's themes of inner conflict and striving for clarity.

Line by Line Meaning

I can see the line
I am aware of the boundary between the physical world and my own consciousness

Between my eyes
This boundary exists within my own perception, in my thoughts and feelings

Just like the fog that bridges heaven and earth
This line is similar to the mist that often appears between the sky and the land, elusive but present

How stealthily joy creeps in
Happiness can often come unexpectedly, without warning or fanfare

When it's surrounded by destruction
Joy can sometimes be found in the midst of darkness or chaos

Always looking to obscure the most beautiful things
Some people try to hide or mask the beauty in the world, perhaps out of fear or insecurity

Well, I guess that is your right
While it may not be ideal, everyone has the freedom to perceive things as they choose

Unexplainable emotions push you to the wall
Strong feelings can be overwhelming, making it difficult to think or act clearly

Every night chasing unattainable white
A pursuit for perfection or something thats out of reach can lead to frustration or disappointment

Blue ocean blue
The cool, calm color of the ocean can bring a sense of peace or tranquility

At high noon
During the middle of the day, when the sun is brightly shining and casting a warm glow on everything

The moon is tugging at the sandy waves
Even though the moon is not visible during the day, its gravitational pull still affects the movement of the ocean

The sun is twinkling for miles
Sunlight can sometimes appear to twinkle or dance as it reflects off the surface of the water

It's the reflection of the Milky Way
The sparkling light on the water is a reminder of the vastness and beauty of the universe

The light I find
The illumination that I discover

In my eyes
Within my own perception or experience

It has the power to deceive my brain
Sometimes perception can be misleading or false, tricking our minds into seeing or believing something that isn't actually true

'Cause just when I think
When I start to believe or assume something

That I've got it
That I have a full understanding or grasp on something

I find my thoughts have gotten in the way again
My own ideas or preconceptions may be preventing me from seeing things clearly or objectively

Unexplainable emotions push you to the wall
Strong feelings can be overwhelming, making it difficult to think or act clearly

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