Canadian rocker Bryan Adams has released a new track, “Lake Ontario,” as part of a fresh album that doubles as a love letter to his homeland. The song also contains pointed commentary aimed at U.S. President Donald Trump, with Adams accusing the former president of “breaking the peace” between the people who live along the lake’s shores.
In “Lake Ontario,” Adams reflects on the body of water that straddles the U.S.–Canada border, noting its many historic names – Lac Saint‑Louis, Lacus Ontarius, Skaniadorio and Cataraqui Lake – and declares that it will never be called “Lake America.” The track highlights the lake’s significance to First Nations peoples, quoting the Iroquois name “lake of shining waters” and stressing that it is a First Nations name, not one imposed by an executive order.
The song’s lyrics suggest that Trump’s policies have strained the relationship between communities on both sides of the border, a theme that runs through the album’s broader celebration of Canadian identity.
While the album’s full context is not detailed in the source, the track’s release underscores Adams’ willingness to use his music to comment on contemporary political issues.
<small>Source: The Guardian — read the original story there.</small>
