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.
All Day
Various Artists Lyrics
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Oh, oh, oh...
Whoah...
This young girl, she's so cute
Everytime I see her, wear a fresh pair of shoes
'Cause this young girl, she's such a killer
Can't wait til I have it, I'ma spend half a milla
I can see us together on top
Cha-ching, like money in the bank
You should be with me
You're like my favorite song
On the radio, radio, radio, radio
I could listen to you all day
You're like a music video, video vi-vi-video
I could look at you all day
You make do my two-step all day
You keep me lookin' fly for ya all day
So you should be my girlfriend all day
We're like a hit on my radio, radio
You got this young boy, rackin' his brains
Trying to make you mine, but I don't got a ring
You got this young boy, goin' insane
Tell me that you're single and you're waiting for me
I can see us together on top
We livin' like we hit the jackpot
Cha-ching, like money in the bank
You should be with me
You're like my favorite song
On the radio, radio, radio, radio, radio
I could listen to you all day
You're like a music video, video vi-vi-video
I could look at you all day
You make do my two-step all day
You keep me lookin' fly for ya all day
So you should be my girlfriend all day
We're like a hit on my radio, radio
Singing to this song all day-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
Day- ay-ay-ay
Singing to this song All day-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
Day ay-ay-ay
Stopped me in my tracks, I had to know your name
Nik Nak Patty, got a fine lil' swag
You and me together is a match, a match
Tell me, baby, why you makin' me wait all day
Nik Nak Patty, got a fine lil' swag
You and me together girl, we got it in the bag
You're like my favorite song on the radio, radio, radio, radio
I could listen to ya' all day
You're like a music video, video, vi-vi-video
I could look at you all day
You make me do my two-step all day
You keep me lookin' fly for ya' all day
So you should be my girlfriend all day
We're like a hit on the radio, radio
Singin' to this song all day-ay-yay-yay yay-yay-yay
Day-ay-yay-yay
Singin' to this song all day-ay-yay-yay
Day-ay-yay-yay, yeah
The lyrics of the song "All Day" by Various Artists tell the story of a young boy who is infatuated with a girl whom he describes as cute and a killer. He admires her for always wearing a fresh pair of shoes and envisions a future in which they are together and living like they've hit the jackpot. The boy compares the girl to his favorite song on the radio and a music video, saying that he could listen or look at her all day. He also suggests that she should be his girlfriend and that the two of them are like a hit on the radio.
The lyrics are playful and joyful, expressing the innocence and enthusiasm of teenage love. The boy is persistent in his pursuit of the girl, asking her to tell him that she's waiting for him and expressing his desire to make her his girlfriend. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody complement the playful and romantic lyrics, creating an overall feel-good vibe that is infectious and makes the listener want to dance and sing along.
Line by Line Meaning
I like this right here...
I am enjoying what I am currently experiencing
This young girl, she's so cute
There is a girl that I find attractive
Everytime I see her, wear a fresh pair of shoes
Whenever I see her, she is always wearing new shoes
'Cause this young girl, she's such a killer
This girl is so attractive that she stops people in their tracks
Can't wait til I have it, I'ma spend half a milla
When I have the opportunity, I am willing to spend a large sum of money to be with her
I can see us together on top
I envision a future where we are successful and happy together
We livin' like we hit the jackpot
Our life together is like we have won big in a game of chance
Cha-ching, like money in the bank
Our relationship is valuable and worth investing in
You should be with me
I believe we should be in a relationship together
You're like my favorite song
You bring me joy and happiness like my favorite music
On the radio, radio, radio, radio
You are present and always on my mind
I could listen to you all day
I enjoy spending time with you and hearing what you have to say
You're like a music video, video vi-vi-video
You are aesthetically pleasing and enjoyable to watch
I could look at you all day
I enjoy spending time with you and looking at your beauty
You make do my two-step all day
You make me feel happy and like dancing when I am around you
You keep me lookin' fly for ya all day
I make an effort to look good for you because I care about you
So you should be my girlfriend all day
I want you to be my partner and significant other
We're like a hit on my radio, radio
Our relationship is successful and enjoyable
You got this young boy, rackin' his brains
You have me thinking and obsessing about you
Trying to make you mine, but I don't got a ring
I am trying to pursue a relationship with you, but I am not ready to propose marriage
You got this young boy, goin' insane
You make me feel crazy in love and obsessed with you
Tell me that you're single and you're waiting for me
I am hoping that you are available and interested in being with me
Stopped me in my tracks, I had to know your name
You caught my attention and made me want to get to know you better
Nik Nak Patty, got a fine lil' swag
You have a unique and attractive style
You and me together is a match, a match
We are compatible and well suited to be together
Tell me, baby, why you makin' me wait all day
I am wondering why you are not responding to my advances or showing interest
You and me together girl, we got it in the bag
We are destined to be together and make a successful couple
Singin' to this song all day-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
I am happily singing along to this song and enjoying my time with you
Day- ay-ay-ay
Singin' to this song all day-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
I am continuing to enjoy singing with you
Day ay-ay-ay, yeah
Writer(s): Kristina Hicks
Contributed by Alexander G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@caribstu
Always loved your vocals and they sound amazing on this, works so well with Tom's. It was great to hear your amazing voice again at the Rugby World Cup Final, Old Trafford, last November.
@Tom-pl8lw
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@sultanali1164
Man I miss my childhood. There was a level of optimism back then which we never regained.
@stoikes
This song is about the misery of heroin addiction and becoming suicidal…. just saying
@surgechecker18
agreed about the optimism . I miss that.
@darrenwinstanley7124
This song reminds me of when my daughter was born she died 3 days old each one of those days I spent with her was a perfect day
@brewtal85
Sorry for your loss, glad you got to spend that perfect day with her and you will never forgot that moment however fleeting it was.
@robertr.shacklady7315
You will see her again in heaven and every day will be perfect day x
god bless you
@jennieross5985
Oh my luv your pain 💔💔❤️