The band consists of 3 brothers and two mates. We play music because its fu… Read Full Bio ↴The band consists of 3 brothers and two mates. We play music because its fun. We have just recorded our demo @ http://www.sunrisestudio.com.au. Check it out. Great equipment, very affordable and knows his stuff.

Its taken a while to get this together as we have always been somewhere else and never really in the same city but now we are and here we are. Enjoy.

"When you hear tracks like “Into The Office” there is some sort of frenzied buzz, a weird feeling that just says this is it. I can’t really explain the feeling, or even how one discovers such frenzy. It’s just a demo that rules, basically." (Philippe, The Band Next Door)

"I work with Ms. Cheek. She's been banging on about Loon Lake. She blasts them whenever I turn down what I'm listening to. She's relentless with her volume knob. Which is OK. Because now I'm a convert." (Richard Kingsmill, Triple J)

"‘Into The Office’ is one of the first demos released by Loon Lake and it’s super promising. The sounds like a demo, yeah, but I’m really hoping they retain this loose, lo-fi feeling. Even if even every band this side of Eddy Current is trying to record thirty minute albums in twenty minutes, Loon Lake genuinely sound like dudes chilling with guitars in their garage. Doesn’t hurt that the hook in the chorus is a killer as well. In the increasingly crowded Australian garage rock market, these guys manage to stand out without ever sounding like they’re trying." (Matt Hickey, whothehell.net).)

"There's a fun, raw quality to each of their recordings, crazy amounts of hooks and guitar riffage that makes me smile. Easy Chairs explodes with power pop guitars, off kilter vocals and high notes that maybe can't quite be hit but just add to the charm with their crack at the top". (Zan Rowe, triple J)

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Fantastica
Loon Lake Lyrics

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Some people hide behind their smiles
Some people drink fantastic bottles of wine
I'm not perfect, you're not even close
But you should tear down your fences, open up I suppose

But if we wait here for each other
We could be waiting here forever
And I feel there's no time to discover

That you should grab your things and never look back, never look back again

Some people sail the world around
Some people never venture far from their hometown
But only that's no issue, that's no big letdown
But if it woulda make a difference you might as well do it now

But if we wait here for each other
We could be waiting here forever
And I feel there's no time to discover
That you should grab your things and never look back, never look back again

Are we the same set of reason, same one
The love we give away is the only love we really keep

But if we wait here for each other
We could be waiting here forever
And I feel there's no time to discover

That you should grab your things and never look back, never look back,
Never look back, never look back again

Overall Meaning

The song, "Fantastica" by Loon Lake, is an upbeat and catchy tune with a deeper message about taking chances in life. The song begins by acknowledging that some people hide behind their smiles, while others drink fantastic bottles of wine. The singer realizes that nobody is perfect, but encourages the listener to tear down their fences and open up. The idea is that life is short, and if we wait too long for something to happen, we may be waiting forever.

The chorus of the song, "But if we wait here for each other, we could be waiting here forever," underscores this point. The singer feels that there is no time to waste and that we should grab our things and never look back. The second verse expands on this idea, suggesting that some people travel the world, while others never leave their hometown. The singer notes that this is not necessarily a letdown, but if we want to make a difference, we should do it now.

The bridge of the song is particularly poignant, with the lyric, "The love we give away is the only love we really keep." The idea here is that if we are too afraid to take chances and stay in one place, we may miss out on opportunities to love and be loved. Overall, "Fantastica" is a song about embracing life, taking chances, and not being afraid to let go of the past.

Line by Line Meaning

Some people hide behind their smiles
There are people who conceal their true emotions and thoughts behind their smiles.

Some people drink fantastic bottles of wine
Some people indulge in extravagant ways to cope with their problems.

I'm not perfect, you're not even close
No one is perfect, including the person being addressed.

But you should tear down your fences, open up I suppose
The person being addressed should remove the barriers that prevent them from connecting with others.

But if we wait here for each other
If we do not take action and rely on waiting for the other person to make the first move.

We could be waiting here forever
We could spend an indefinite amount of time waiting for each other.

And I feel there's no time to discover
The urgency to act and take a step forward is pressing.

That you should grab your things and never look back, never look back again
The person being addressed should move forward without any hesitation or regrets.

Some people sail the world around
Some people embark on adventures and seek new experiences.

Some people never venture far from their hometown
Some people are content with staying close to home and not seeking new experiences.

But only that's no issue, that's no big letdown
Staying in one's hometown is not a negative thing.

But if it woulda make a difference you might as well do it now
If taking new experiences would make a significant impact and change, it should be pursued immediately.

Are we the same set of reason, same one
The person being addressed is questioning if they are on the same page and share the same values.

The love we give away is the only love we really keep
The love we give away is not lost but returned to us in other forms.

Never look back, never look back again
The person being addressed should not dwell on the past and move forward without any regrets.

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