music industry. The Baltimore five-piece has displayed a unique, multi-dimensional blend of rock,
creating ambient soundscapes over ferocious rhythms that channel psychedelia, industrial and modern
indie rock.
Reinventing their sound from record-to-record has been the calling card of this group of diversely
influenced musicians. Lake Trout's most recent album, Not Them, You, is their second record for Palm
Pictures. The album, produced by Tony Doogan (Mogwai, the Delgados) and Dave Fridmann (The
Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev), has garnered phenomenal reviews. Both London's Guardian and Urb
gave the CD 4 out of 5 stars, and Big Cheese called the album "near flawless." The album is start-to-
finish, a masterpiece of emotion and depth.
To fully grasp the ingenuity of this band you must see them live. Alchemists of mood and emotion,
Lake Trout push the limits of both intensity and volume. According to The Village Voice, "the Baltimore
collective are stunningly ferocious space-sculptors capable of realigning your polarities." The Tripwire
says "Watching them was like chewing on an extremely tasty piece of gum whose flavor regenerates
itself in spurts and waves at random intervals."
The band is absolutely confident on stage, and as the result of their widely heralded live performances,
they've earned a diverse audience of loyalists. Lake Trout continues to attract a wide range of indie
rockers, head bangers, math geeks and improv-junkies.
This winter, the band is releasing its first official live album. The album includes live versions of songs
from previous releases as well as songs that have only been performed live, but never officially
recorded. Best of all, Lake Trout will be giving away their live album as a FREE download via a new
method of distribution called The Biggest Label Ever.
theBiggestlabelever.com is a record label centered around a website containing free music all
supported by advertising. Lake Trout's live album will be the first release from the label, although the
site doesn't officially launch till later in 2009.
In past years, Lake Trout has toured with The Flaming Lips, Editors and the Pixies to name a few.
Their influence in the music community has resonated within many genres, specifically inspiring songs
like The Dismemberment Plan's "Change" and The Flaming Lips "Pompeii." Three members of the
band are also now touring and writing partners of the platinum-selling British group, UNKLE.
Last Words
Lake Trout Lyrics
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I tried to be all that you never had before.
Don't let the last words I say to you be I'm sorry.
Don't wait too long til my heart fails, and so you can't find me
Wife and kids and pain,
No one could ever blame you
Don't let the last words I say to you be I'm sorry.
Don't wait too long til my heart fails, and so you can't find me
Don't let the last words I say to you be I'm sorry.
Don't wait too long til my heart fails, and so you can't find me
No-ho-oh-way...
No-ho-oh...
I tried to read between the lines,
Don't let the last words I say to you be I'm sorry.
Don't wait too long til my heart fails, and so you can't find me
Don't let the last words I say to you be I'm sorry!
Don't wait too long til my heart fails, and so you can't find...
No-ho-oh-way...
No-ho-oh...
The lyrics of Lake Trout's song Last Words seem to be a message to someone who is important to the singer. The first two lines suggest that the singer was trying to understand the other person beyond what is simply stated, perhaps attempting to read their emotions or intentions. The next lines express the singer's desire to be everything the other person never had before, indicating a willingness to go above and beyond in this relationship.
The chorus is where the message becomes clearer. The singer is urging the other person not to let the last words they share be words of regret or apology. They don't want the other person to wait too long before they try to make amends, suggesting that the singer may be in a precarious state that could cut off communication suddenly.
The final lines simply repeat the chorus, underscoring the sense of urgency and importance in the message. The repeating "no-ho-oh-way" and "no-ho-oh" seem to be the singer's way of expressing the idea that this relationship is too important to let fall apart.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried to read between the lines, that you gave me.
I attempted to infer meaning from the things you didn't say directly, but instead implied.
I tried to be all that you never had before.
I put in effort to provide you with things and experiences you've never had before.
Don't let the last words I say to you be I'm sorry.
I don't want to spend my final moments expressing regret or apologizing for something.
Don't wait too long til my heart fails, and so you can't find me
Please make sure to spend time with me while I'm still around and able, because you won't be able to once my health declines completely.
Wife and kids and pain,
The responsibilities of being a spouse and parent can be extremely difficult and painful.
No one could ever blame you
Despite the challenges, it's not anyone's fault for the sacrifices they must make as a spouse or parent.
You're right, the name, others will claim you
Your reputation or legacy may be taken over by others once you're gone.
No-ho-oh-way...
An interjection expressing disbelief or a negative response.
I tried to read between the lines,
To infer a hidden meaning or unspoken message from the communication.
Don't let the last words I say to you be I'm sorry!
It's important to me to express love and gratitude in my final speech to you, rather than regret or apologies.
Don't wait too long til my heart fails, and so you can't find me
Make sure to spend time with me before I'm too weak to interact, or before my passing.
No-ho-oh-way...
An expression of denial or refusal.
Contributed by Adalyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
brandon knight
I discovered lake trout right around when this album was released and it atill has a special place in my heart. These guys should have exploded onto the scene and i wish they had. Such talented songwriters
Joaquim Branco
How is it a band this great drowns in a sea of mediocracy. I listen to their 3 great albums even today and they never grow old.
Julian Alsaf
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