Pepper Rabbit is an experimental band from Silver Lake, CA composed of lead… Read Full Bio ↴Pepper Rabbit is an experimental band from Silver Lake, CA composed of lead singer Xander Singh, and drummer Luc Laurent. Bassist and keyboardist, Jonathan Allen, plays live performances with Xander and Luc.

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"The recordings present a unique musical vision, with Xander Singh and Luc Laurent displaying an impressive mastery of their twisted but tasty pop...A treat-filled introduction to a duo unafraid to pound around on a variety of instruments such as trumpet, banjo, and piano...Singh and Laurent seamlessly blend their influences into a unified sound."
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Lake House
Pepper Rabbit Lyrics

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I have written by the lake at the bottom of the house if you find it
I have sifted through the dirt and I found out just what works and I’ll use it

I have gone up to the top just to see what is around and there’s nothing
If you want to go outside you just better run and hide and I’ll find you

Please don’t send me back
‘Cause I did it with a heart attack

Please just give me space

Wouldn’t have it any other way

Overall Meaning

The song "Lake House" by Pepper Rabbit is a melancholic piece with a hint of desperation. The opening lines “I have written by the lake at the bottom of the house if you find it. I have sifted through the dirt and I found out just what works and I’ll use it” suggest that the singer has been through some tough times, perhaps resulting in a spiritual awakening of some sort. The lyrics are metaphorical in nature, and the lake and the house represent something deeper than just physical objects. The lake signifies the singer's search for inner peace and tranquility, and the house represents the singer's mind, where he has been doing some introspection. The line "if you find it" indicates the singer's desire for someone to connect with on a deeper level, someone who can find and understand the true meaning of his introspection.

The next lines "I have gone up to the top just to see what is around and there’s nothing, if you want to go outside you just better run and hide and I’ll find you" can be interpreted as a message to the world that the singer has explored every corner in search of the answers, but has found nothing worthwhile. He is fed up with life's trivialness, and warns others to stay away from him unless they are willing to delve into his troubled mind. The line "I’ll find you" is a reminder that he is determined to pursue his introspection, regardless of the consequences. The chorus "Please don’t send me back, ‘Cause I did it with a heart attack, please just give me space, wouldn’t have it any other way" reinforces the idea that the singer is unwilling to return to the mundane life he used to lead. The heart attack mentioned in the lyrics could be a metaphor for an epiphany or a realization that shook the singer to his core, leading him to the path of self-discovery. He is now content with his newfound solitude and seeks nothing more than space and peace.

Line by Line Meaning

I have written by the lake at the bottom of the house if you find it
I have reflected by the peaceful lake beneath the house and left a personal note hidden somewhere for anyone to discover

I have sifted through the dirt and I found out just what works and I’ll use it
I have experimented and discovered effective methods to reach my goals and I will apply them

I have gone up to the top just to see what is around and there’s nothing
I have explored to the highest point but there's nothing significant to see

If you want to go outside you just better run and hide and I’ll find you
If you try to escape from me, I will search for you aggressively and relentlessly

Please don’t send me back
Please do not return me to where I was before

‘Cause I did it with a heart attack
Because I achieved what I did through an intense and exhausting effort

Please just give me space
Please allow me some room to breathe and be free

Wouldn’t have it any other way
I am content with the way things are and do not wish for them to be different

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