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
It's Not My Cross To Bear
Lake Lyrics
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A day but all my, bad misfortune and I ain't here a wond'rin' why.
But I'll live on and I'll be strong yeah
But that's not my cross to bear.
Sat down and wrote you this long letter baby.
Said, sure as the sunrise, darling, tomorrow I'll be up and on my way.
But I'll live on and I'll be strong yeah
But in the end, baby, love will keep you in the arrow,
So don't reach out for me, honey, 'cause I'm here to carry on.
But I'll live on and I'll be strong yeah
But that's not my cross to bear.
I have not come, yeah, to testify
To take but all my, bad misfortune and I ain't here a wond'rin' where.
And I'll live on and I'll be strong yeah
But that's not my cross to bear
"It's Not My Cross To Bear" is a melancholic blues rock anthem that tells the story of a man who has endured immense pain and misfortune, but refuses to let it define him. The song's opening lines convey a sense of weariness and resignation, as the singer states that he has not come to testify about his bad luck, nor does he dwell on why it happened to him. Instead, he chooses to focus on moving forward and living his life as best he can, even though he knows that he will always carry the burden of his past experiences.
The second verse of the song is a letter to a loved one, in which the singer expresses his determination to forge ahead and overcome his hardships. He assures the recipient that he will rise with the sun and set out on a new path, but acknowledges that his journey will not be easy. Despite this, he remains steadfast in his desire to persevere, and once again emphasizes that he will not let his struggles become his cross to bear.
The closing lines of the song highlight the importance of love and its ability to sustain us through difficult times. Though the singer acknowledges that he cannot be there for the person he is addressing, he encourages them to keep moving forward and not to worry about him, as he is strong enough to continue on his own. Ultimately, the song is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love to help us endure even the toughest of challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I have not come, yeah, to testify
I am not here to speak about my problems or to gain sympathy.
A day but all my, bad misfortune and I ain't here a wond'rin' why.
I have had bad luck, but I am not dwelling on why it happened.
But I'll live on and I'll be strong yeah
I will continue to live and be resilient.
But that's not my cross to bear.
But I am not burdened by this struggle.
Sat down and wrote you this long letter baby.
I wrote you a letter explaining my situation in detail.
Said, sure as the sunrise, darling, tomorrow I'll be up and on my way.
I promised that I will overcome this and move forward with my life.
But in the end, baby, love will keep you in the arrow,
Ultimately, love will guide you in the right direction.
So don't reach out for me, honey, 'cause I'm here to carry on.
So don't look to me to solve your problems, as I am dealing with my own.
And I'll live on and I'll be strong yeah
I will keep living and remain resilient.
But that's not my cross to bear.
But this struggle is not something that weighs heavily on me.
I have not come, yeah, to testify
I am not here to talk about my personal issues.
To take but all my, bad misfortune and I ain't here a wond'rin' where.
I have experienced misfortune, but I am not questioning why it happened.
And I'll live on and I'll be strong yeah
I will keep going and remain strong.
But that's not my cross to bear.
But this struggle isn't something that affects me too heavily.
Contributed by Elena T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.