The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. Most often on Last.fm, compilation album tracks appear under the name of Various Artists erroneously because the individual artist is not listed in the album's ID3 information.
Compilation albums, for example.
Sometimes, single releases may be credited to Various Artists when their profits are going to charity and, usually in high-profile cases, are sometimes known by a group name. Examples include Band Aid with their releases of Do They Know It's Christmas? and USA for Africa with We Are The World.
Various Artists is also an actual performance name for Torsten Pröfrock, who runs the German DIN label. Torsten performs also as Dynamo, Erosion, Resilent, Traktor besides some others. He's a good friend of Robert Henke and since the Fall of 2004, he is a member of Monolake.
Various Artists was also a short-lived Bristol punk band formed by brothers Jonjo and Robin Key (originally from Birmingham). Other members were also simultaneously in Art Objects who went on to become The Blue Aeroplanes, the latter the Key brothers also co-wrote some songs and were involved in. When Various Artists imploded, the Key brothers went on to form Either / Or.
Various Artists also appear on tracks from musical theater soundtracks, due to the nature of having many cast members on one song, as well as an ensemble in some cases.
Adrenaline Rush
Various Artists Lyrics
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Takkan seindah dulu
Tanpamu...
Tanpamu
Ada hikmahnya hidup
Tanpa kasih darimu
Sayangmu
Seharusnya... aku terus melangkah kaki dengan mu
Melindungmu
Menjagamu... lebih berbanding diriku
The opening lines of the song 'Adrenaline Rush' by Various Artists express a sense of disappointment and nostalgia. The singer reminisces about how his days and life were not as beautiful and meaningful before he met his lover. He acknowledges that without their love, he cannot experience the same kind of happiness and joy. However, he also recognizes that there is a lesson in life without their affection for him. He implies that love is necessary for a fulfilled life, but there is something to be learned from being without it. The song hints at the idea that love brings purpose and meaning to one's existence.
Towards the end of the opening stanza, the singer acknowledges his shortcomings and inadequacy. He believes that his lover is more essential to him than he is to them. He seems to indicate that they need to protect and care for them more than they need it for him. The lyrics almost suggest that he is unworthy of their love but is grateful nonetheless.
Overall, the song 'Adrenaline Rush' is a poignant observation on the importance of love and companionship in life. It captures the significance of the emotional connection between two individuals and the role it plays in bringing meaning and purpose to one's existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Hari dan hidupku
My days and life
Takkan seindah dulu
Won't be as beautiful as before
Tanpamu...
Without you...
Tanpamu
Without you
Ada hikmahnya hidup
There is a meaning to life
Tanpa kasih darimu
Without your love
Sayangmu
Your love
Senyummu
Your smile
Seharusnya... aku terus melangkah kaki dengan mu
I should keep walking by your side
Melindungmu
Protecting you
Menjagamu... lebih berbanding diriku
Taking care of you, more than myself
Contributed by Bella G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.