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

Something Here
Lake Lyrics

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World keep on turning
But like the Sunshine, you're always burning
Your suicide, your self-destruction
has got me wishing that I was blind
Can you dig it

White man think he's the right man
While all the others they dig their own plan

they're undertaking, just money raking
So let me tell you another time

Something here gotta go, but I don't know
No I don't hnow
Something here gotta change
Get rearranged to take the blame
Just to recognize where it's at
Living this life

Listen to what they're sayin'
They speak in riddles
They drive me crazy
I can't believe in all this decieving
But still they tell you that all is fine

Something here gotta go, but I don't know
No I don't hnow
Something here gotta change
Get rearranged to take the blame

Just to recognize where it's at
Living this life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lake's song "Something Here" describe a feeling of discontent with the current state of the world and society. The opening lines "World keep on turning, but like the Sunshine, you're always burning" indicate the constant changes and progression of the world, but the metaphor of sunshine always burning suggests that these changes may not always be positive. The next line "Your suicide, your self-destruction, has got me wishing that I was blind" introduces a sense of despair and hopelessness, as the singer seems overwhelmed by the self-destructive tendencies of individuals and society at large. The repetition of "Can you dig it?" almost seems sarcastic, as if the singer is questioning if anyone else is able to see and understand what is happening.

The second verse takes on a more critical tone, highlighting the inequality and corruption present in society. The line "White man think he's the right man, while all the others they dig their own plan" points out the privileged position of white men and the struggle faced by those who don't fit into that mold. The phrase "they're undertaking, just money raking" suggests that many are motivated purely by profit, rather than a desire to create positive change. The singer then interrupts with the line "So let me tell you another time," implying that these issues have been discussed before but nothing has been done.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Something here gotta go, but I don't know," emphasizing the confusion and frustration of the singer. They know that something needs to change, but they aren't sure what or how. The line "Just to recognize where it's at, living this life" perhaps suggests that the first step towards change is acknowledging the reality of the situation.

Line by Line Meaning

World keep on turning
Despite everything happening around us, life goes on and moves forward.

But like the Sunshine, you're always burning
You have a bright and intense presence that stands out and draws attention, just like the sun.

Your suicide, your self-destruction
Your actions of hurting yourself and causing destruction make it difficult for those around you to understand or cope.

has got me wishing that I was blind
Your destructive behavior is painful to witness, and sometimes it is easier to pretend it doesn't exist.

Can you dig it
Do you understand the impact of your actions and the pain they cause?

White man think he's the right man
Those in power often believe they are the only ones with the authority to make decisions.

While all the others they dig their own plan
People who are not in power find their own ways to succeed and make a difference.

they're undertaking, just money raking
Those in power are often only concerned with making a profit rather than the wellbeing of others.

So let me tell you another time
I'm going to keep repeating this message until you understand and make a change.

Something here gotta go, but I don't know No I don't hnow
There is something wrong or harmful happening, but it is difficult to pinpoint exactly what it is.

Something here gotta change Get rearranged to take the blame
In order to make things better, there needs to be a shift and those responsible for the problems must be held accountable.

Just to recognize where it's at Living this life
It is important to acknowledge the problems and difficulties in life, but it is also important to continue living and enjoying the good things.

Listen to what they're sayin' They speak in riddles
Those in power often speak in confusing and misleading ways, making it difficult for others to understand their true intentions.

They drive me crazy I can't believe in all this decieving
The confusing messages and double standards from those in power are frustrating and disheartening.

But still they tell you that all is fine
Despite the obvious problems and issues, those in power pretend that everything is okay.

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