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
Sorry to Say
Lake Lyrics
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We got to move it
Cause the train's on time
Here it was fine
But I got to tell you what's on my mind
Well it's been nice getting to know you
Hope you feel the same
Won't be no hard feelings
Sorry to say it but you're just not my style
But I'm sure you will be fine for someone
Sorry to say it, you're just a one night stand
But I hope you can say that you've had fun
Oh little Saffron, get it right away
Here by the train
I want really to see you again
I'll say goodbye
And I'll tell you there's no need to cry
Well I hope you got what you wanted
I got it too
A little love and company
Just to pull you thru
Sorry to say it but you're just not my style
But I'm sure you will be fine for someone
Sorry to say it, you're just a one night stand
But I hope you can say that you've had fun
Oh little Saffron
Sorry to say it but you're just not my style
But I'm sure you will be fine for someone
Sorry to say it, you're just a one night stand
But I hope you can say that you've had fun
Oh little Saffron, get it right away
In the song "Sorry to Say," Lake describes the end of a romantic encounter as he bids farewell to his love interest, Saffron. The two of them had a nice time together, but Lake recognizes that they do not have a lasting connection, emphasizing that he is not interested in pursuing a relationship with her. While he offers no explicit reason for his decision, he insists that his lack of interest is not her fault and hopes that she can find someone else who is a better match for her.
The lyrics convey a sense of honesty and compassion, as Lake tries to make the parting as painless as possible for Saffron. He acknowledges the temporary nature of their relationship but maintains a positive attitude, hoping that both he and Saffron had a good time together. The lines "Sorry to say it but you're just not my style/ But I'm sure you will be fine for someone" demonstrate his empathy and encouragement for her.
Overall, Lake's song "Sorry to Say" is a bittersweet reflection on a short-term romantic encounter with a heartwarming and uplifting message.
Line by Line Meaning
Pick up your run
Let's hurry up and leave this place.
We got to move it
We need to depart quickly.
Cause the train's on time
We should not waste time as the train is punctual.
Here it was fine
Our current location was enjoyable.
But I got to tell you what's on my mind
I must share my thoughts with you.
Well it's been nice getting to know you
I enjoyed knowing you.
Hope you feel the same
I hope you also had a good time.
Won't be no hard feelings
Let's part without any negative emotions.
None of us to blame
Neither of us did anything wrong.
Sorry to say it but you're just not my style
I regret to inform you that we are not compatible.
But I'm sure you will be fine for someone
I am confident that you will find someone who suits you.
Sorry to say it, you're just a one night stand
I am remorseful to say that this was a temporary fling.
But I hope you can say that you've had fun
I hope you enjoyed the experience.
Oh little Saffron, get it right away
Pay attention and understand quickly.
Here by the train
We are currently near the train station.
I want really to see you again
I have a genuine desire to meet again.
I'll say goodbye
I am bidding farewell.
And I'll tell you there's no need to cry
Please do not feel sad.
Well I hope you got what you wanted
I hope you obtained what you desired.
I got it too
I also received something positive.
A little love and company
We shared some affection and companionship.
Just to pull you thru
To assist you in getting through this period.
Contributed by Sarah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Daniel Hudelson
been listening to a lot of youtube Lake lately... Always had fond memories of them, but am reminded anew of just how fabulous this band truly was. This stuff holds up extremely well.
Warren Nadler
Lots of fun to hear these guys again. Very cool and simple, but incredibly detailed, music.
tomcat6240
So awesome to hear old classic's like this one,
Robert Succio
Part of the soundtrack of my youth!! Thanks
Bryan Cummings
Awesome!!
Krolblach
Cheers for this Miraculuex2006, now I know the whole first album! Good stuff.
Ingrid Jagnow
...ein wunderschöner Song, den ich grade jetzt gut gebrauchen kann, um ihm jemanden zu schicken, dem ich ohne zu überlegen, was ich ihm damit antue, sehr sehr verletzt habe. Danke, für das Einstellen des tollen Musikclips. Mit GGLG Ingrid
Bremer62
@samloomis1 Moin aus Bremen du hast völlig recht