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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 I Want Is You
Various Artists Lyrics

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Boxes and bows full of ribbons and clothes,
set up neatly beneath the tree
With a tag on each one saying Santa has come,
but where are the ones from me?
Oh, how I wanted the lights in your eyes to be mine
I wanted the look on your face

All I can give is this Christmas song to you

I just hope that you'll sing it
Wherever your heart skips a beat when you're thinking of me
And if the greetings this season will bring leave you searching for meaning
you will look to the words I have written and you'll be set free

You have to know that I can't let you down
It's you and me vs the rest of this town
And when the lights go out I'll still be around to put a bow on some sounds
That's all I can give you this Christmas

And I know that to you it's just jewelry and shoes
But to me, they're the smile on your face
Cause baby you've been the glue and the nails and screws
that have managed to keep me in place
So I wanted a gift for my lady in white
but all I could bring you tonight...

All I can give is this Christmas song to you
I just hope that you'll sing it
Whenever your heart skips a beat while you're thinking of me
And if the greetings this season will bring leave you searching for meaning
You will look the words I have written
and you'll be set free

You have to know that I can't let you down
It's you and me vs the rest of this town
And when the lights go out I'll still be around to put a bow on some sounds
(but that's all I can give you...)
And I'm hoping that a melody will let you know
that I'm waiting for a Christmas kiss with mistletoe

Cause baby that's all I can give is this Christmas song to you
I just hope that you'll sing it
Whenever your heart skips a beat when you're thinking of me
And the greeting this season will bring leave you searching for meaning
You'll look to the words I have written and you'll be set free
You have to know that I can't let you down
It's you and me vs the rest of this town
And when the lights go out

I'll still be around to put a bow on some sounds
But that's all I can give you this Christmas

Overall Meaning

The song "All I Want Is You" by Various Artists is a heartfelt Christmas song. It starts with the description of boxes and bows, which are neatly placed under the tree, with tags on each one that Santa has brought, indicating that the person has received gifts from everyone but the singer. The singer expresses their desire to be the one to bring the sparkle in the eyes of their beloved, the look of joy and happiness on their face on Christmas morning. However, since they cannot afford to buy expensive gifts, all they can give is this Christmas song.

The singer hopes that their beloved will sing this song when they think of them, and the words of the song will give them comfort, meaning, and freedom. The singer acknowledges that their love is not about material things like jewelry and shoes, but about the intangible things like the glue, the nails, and screws that have kept them together. The singer wishes to give their beloved a Christmas kiss under the mistletoe, and this song is their way of expressing their love and feelings.

The song beautifully captures the essence of Christmas and the true meaning of love. It is not about the material things, but rather the love and affection we have for our loved ones. The singer's words are powerful, and they will resonate with anyone who has ever wanted to express their love but couldn't find the right words.

Line by Line Meaning

Boxes and bows full of ribbons and clothes, set up neatly beneath the tree
There are many gifts that have been placed under the tree, wrapped up in boxes with ribbons and clothes meticulously presented.

With a tag on each one saying Santa has come, but where are the ones from me?
Even though there are many gifts, there seems to be none from the singer, who is wondering if they have been overlooked or forgotten.

Oh how I wanted the lights in your eyes to be mine, I wanted the look on your face
The singer is yearning to see the joy and happiness in their partner's eyes and face, specifically as a result of their gift.

All I can give is this Christmas song to you, I just hope that you'll sing it
The only thing the singer can give is their music, and they hope that their partner will enjoy it.

Wherever your heart skips a beat when you're thinking of me, and if the greetings this season will bring leave you searching for meaning, you will look to the words I have written and you'll be set free
If the holidays leave the singer's partner feeling lost or confused, they can turn to the singer's words to help find clarity and comfort.

You have to know that I can't let you down, it's you and me vs the rest of this town
The singer wants their partner to understand that they will always be there for them, no matter what, and they will get through anything together.

And when the lights go out I'll still be around to put a bow on some sounds, that's all I can give you this Christmas
Even if things get tough, the singer will always be there to provide comfort and a little bit of music, which is all they can give as a gift this year.

And I know that to you it's just jewelry and shoes, but to me, they're the smile on your face
Though the gifts the singer could give might seem superficial, they hold a deep meaning to the singer as they wish to see their partner happy.

Cause baby you've been the glue and the nails and screws that have managed to keep me in place, So I wanted a gift for my lady in white but all I could bring you tonight...
The singer acknowledges that their partner has been a major support in their life, keeping them grounded, and even though they wanted to buy something meaningful, they could only give their music.

And I'm hoping that a melody will let you know that I'm waiting for a Christmas kiss with mistletoe
The singer is hoping that their music will convey their desire for a special holiday moment with their partner.

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