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
Gravel
Lake Lyrics
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You can't wait to get out of here
But I bet you'll look back when you're leaving"
We were the lone lights on the road
Drifting over county lines
A bottle at our feet
She said, "I know this place too well
To lose myself
And "We could die tonight
There's thousands yet ahead and I...
I can't spend 'em here"
And I said,
"If you end up wrecking all alone
So far from your name you can't be found
And stranded like a cross on a gravel road
Who'd be the one to bring you flowers?
Who'd be the one to bring you flowers?"
I said, "Elizabeth, there is a grace
In dying in the very place
You were born"
In the dashboard glow
I swore I saw her eyes roll
Or stow away a tear
I said, "I know you way too well
You'll never really lose yourself
I bet we never get to lose ourselves again"
She said "Your love is setting slow
Concrete around my bones
I can't end up here"
But if she ends up wrecking when she goes
So far from the home where she was bound
Stuck, standing like a cross on a gravel road
I will be the one to bring her flowers
I will be the one to bring her flowers
I will be the one to bring her flowers
The lyrics to Lake's song "Gravel" tell a poignant and introspective story of two individuals named Elizabeth and the dynamics of their relationship. The singer addresses Elizabeth, acknowledging her desire to leave their current circumstances but also recognizing that she may have mixed feelings about leaving. The line "I bet you'll look back when you're leaving" suggests that Elizabeth may have a sense of nostalgia or longing for what she's leaving behind.
The song describes them as the only sources of light on a dark road, symbolizing their isolation and the journey they are embarking on. The presence of a bottle by their feet suggests that they are seeking solace or escape through substances. Elizabeth expresses her familiarity with their current place and her desire to lose herself again, possibly indicating a longing for freedom or a fresh start.
The singer contemplates what would happen if Elizabeth were to face difficulties or loneliness in her journey away from familiarity, asking who would be there to support her. The mention of being stranded like a cross on a gravel road adds a sense of vulnerability and isolation. The repetition of the phrase "Who'd be the one to bring you flowers?" underscores the theme of companionship and support in times of hardship.
The second verse continues the dialogue between the singer and Elizabeth. The singer suggests that there is a certain grace or beauty in dying in the place where one is born, perhaps reflecting on the concept of finding peace and closure in familiar surroundings. The mention of seeing her eyes roll or a tear being stowed away hints at Elizabeth's emotional response to the conversation.
Elizabeth counters the singer's statements, expressing a fear of getting stuck and unable to find herself again. She sees the singer's love as something that is limiting or confining, symbolized by the concrete around her bones. The line "I can't end up here" portrays her reluctance to remain in a situation that restricts her growth or happiness.
The song concludes with the singer reaffirming their commitment to Elizabeth. They declare that if she faces difficulties or gets stranded in her journey, they will be the one to bring her flowers as a symbol of support, care, and love. This final statement reflects the singer's loyalty and willingness to be there for Elizabeth, even in challenging times.
Overall, "Gravel" explores themes of longing for escape, the complexities of relationships, the fear of getting lost or trapped, and the importance of companionship during difficult moments.
Line by Line Meaning
I said, "Elizabeth, I know
I acknowledged that I understood Elizabeth's desire to leave this place.
You can't wait to get out of here
You're eager to escape from this place.
But I bet you'll look back when you're leaving"
However, I believe that you will feel nostalgia when you depart.
We were the lone lights on the road
We were the only sources of hope or brightness on this journey.
Drifting over county lines
We were casually crossing the boundaries of different areas.
A bottle at our feet
A bottle rested near us, symbolizing shared experiences or memories.
She said, "I know this place too well
Elizabeth expressed her familiarity with this location.
To lose myself
She wanted to escape from her current identity or situation.
And I just wanna lose myself again"
Additionally, she yearned to experience the joy of losing oneself once more.
And "We could die tonight
She contemplated the possibility of mortality looming over us.
There's thousands yet ahead and I...
There are countless experiences or opportunities waiting for us.
I can't spend 'em here"
However, she concluded that she couldn't fully embrace those experiences in this current surroundings.
If you end up wrecking all alone
If you find yourself in a disastrous situation without company.
So far from your name you can't be found
Distant enough from your true identity that you become unrecognizable.
And stranded like a cross on a gravel road
Left helpless and isolated, resembling a cross on a rough road.
Who'd be the one to bring you flowers?
Who would be there to comfort or support you during your difficult times?
I said, "Elizabeth, there is a grace
I told Elizabeth that there is something beautiful or serene about
In dying in the very place
passing away in the exact location
You were born"
where she first entered this world.
In the dashboard glow
Under the soft illumination of the car's dashboard lights.
I swore I saw her eyes roll
I strongly believed that I witnessed her rolling her eyes in response.
Or stow away a tear
Or perhaps she hid a tear to conceal her emotions.
I said, "I know you way too well
I reassured her that I had an understanding of her true nature.
You'll never really lose yourself
You will never truly lose your essence or identity.
I bet we never get to lose ourselves again"
I wagered that we would not have another opportunity to experience that same feeling of losing ourselves.
She said "Your love is setting slow
Elizabeth expressed that my love for her is gradually fading.
Concrete around my bones
She felt trapped or confined by the weight of commitment or stability.
I can't end up here"
She worried about the possibility of being stuck in this situation long-term.
But if she ends up wrecking when she goes
However, if she finds herself in a disastrous situation while she pursues her goals.
So far from the home where she was bound
If she becomes distant from the place she was destined to be.
Stuck, standing like a cross on a gravel road
Trapped and alone, resembling a cross misplaced on a rough, undesirable path.
I will be the one to bring her flowers
I will be the one to offer her solace and support during her difficult times.
I will be the one to bring her flowers
I will be the one who consistently shows her care and affection.
I will be the one to bring her flowers
I will be the one who provides her with comfort and love.
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Written by: Jordan Keller
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