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
Celebrate
Lake Lyrics
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Bills the come, you try to meet them
Deadlines heading for you all the time
Headlines telling you you've got it fine
living a game to a tune being played
Wondering why, all aroundyou they're crying
Celebrate while you still got time
Celebrate, yeah it's great, do it right away
Turn your back it's celebration time
Fat cigar, you've never seen one
Lousy cards, you've had a long run
Baby's crying for a birthday cake
Mother's telling you she just can't take
living a game to a tune being played
Wondering why, all aroundyou they're crying
Celebrate don't you wait, never hesitate
Celebrate while you still got time
Celebrate, yeah it's great, do it right away
Turn your back it's celebration time
The lyrics of the song Celebrate by Lake speak about the daily struggles of life and how easy it is to get caught up in these troubles. It talks about how monthly bills and deadlines constantly burden individuals, causing them to miss out on the joys of life. While everyone around them is crying, complaining and feeling low, the artist urges them to celebrate instead. It's about taking some time off from the mundane life and celebrating that you're alive, well and still got time.
The artist then draws a contrast between the challenges of life and the simple joys that can be achieved. The lyrics in the second verse describe the disappointment and exhaustion felt by a mother who can't afford to buy her child a birthday cake, and the hardships of life that can take a toll on a family. Despite these setbacks, the artist emphasizes that the little moments of joy can have a big impact on one's life. The chorus then repeats the message of the song, urging the listener to celebrate and not hesitate to do so.
Overall, the song is a reminder that life can be tough, but it's essential to appreciate the good things in our lives, celebrate them, and take pleasure in them.
Line by Line Meaning
Monthly sums, you never see them
It's easy to miss the little things in life when you're focused on paying bills
Bills the come, you try to meet them
Struggling to keep up with finances is a constant source of stress and anxiety
Deadlines heading for you all the time
The pressure to meet expectations and deadlines can be overwhelming
Headlines telling you you've got it fine
Despite the struggles, society tells you that everything is okay and you should be happy
Living a game to a tune being played
Life often feels like a game that you're forced to play, to a soundtrack that you didn't choose
Wondering why, all around you they're crying
It's easy to feel alone and wonder why everyone else seems to be struggling too
Celebrate don't you wait, never hesitate
Don't wait for a particular moment or achievement to celebrate, just do it
Celebrate while you still got time
Life is short, so enjoy it while you can
Celebrate, yeah it's great, do it right away
Celebrating life brings joy and happiness, so why not do it immediately?
Turn your back it's celebration time
Forget about the struggles and stresses of everyday life, and focus on celebrating the good moments
Contributed by Alexander O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ronald nirwan
Lirik
Monthly sums, you never see them
Bills the come, you try to meet them
Deadlines heading for you all the time
Headlines telling you you've got it fine
Living a game to a tune being played
Wondering why, all aroundyou they're crying
Celebrate don't you wait, never hesitate
Celebrate while you still got time
Celebrate, yeah it's great, do it right away
Turn your back it's celebration time
Fat cigar, you've never seen one
Lousy cards, you've had a long run
Baby's crying for a birthday cake
Mother's telling you she just can't take
Living a game to a tune being played
Wondering why, all aroundyou they're crying
Celebrate don't you wait, never hesitate
Celebrate while you still got time
Celebrate, yeah it's great, do it right away
Turn your back it's celebration time
Antonius Ardiyanto
Sejak SMA tahun 1980 .81 pertama kudengar..hingga kini tahun 2020..40 tahun kemudian ..tetap enak didengar ..tak kalah dengan lagu2 sejenis sekarang..jazz fussion..tetap membawa spirit anak muda...
Frank Oster
Coulnd‘t believe that this is/was a German band: excellent song over all, great chord progression, brilliant rhythm thanks to this wonderful bass line, genius solo guitar part. Could also be a song of EW&F (my first thought). Happy that there are many others still loving this song like me, many greetings to all of you.
Medianto Eko
bass nya keren banget..ga bosen dengernya nih lagu
Andy K. MNRG
Dulu sering mainkan lagu ini di Tavern Bar & Pub di Hotel Danau Toba International sebagai lagu pembuka. Ini sengaja kita lakukan utk mengenalkan lagu kesukaan band kita. Biasanya pengunjung dahinya berkerut. Setelah itu mrk request Stinky. 🤣
yeti290778
this song was so popular and repeatedly played by the radio stations in Bandung and other cities in Indonesia in the late 70s..probably because of its memorable melody, nice rhythm and beat..thanks for posting
Antonius Ardiyanto
Tak pernah bosan kudengar lagu ini sejak ku dengar tahun 1981...hingga kini tetap enak didengar...dengan beat dinamis ..terutama bassnya yang lincah ...
Ardy Priyonggo
amazing bass lines at the chorus :)
Fred Sonner
Ardy Priyonggo banget
Virlita D A
nah..
Waluyo Ganti
I always love the bass sound of this song,..great,....