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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.
Amanda
Various Artists Lyrics
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There's something I just have to say
I don't think I could hide what I'm feelin' inside
Another day, knowin' I love you
And I, I'm getting too close again
I don't wanna see it end
If I tell you tonight, would you turn out the lights
I'm gonna take you by surprise
And make you realize, Amanda
I'm gonna tell you right away
I can't wait another day, Amanda
I'm gonna say it like a man
And make you understand, Amanda, I love you
And I feel like today's the day
Lookin' for the words to say
Do you wanna be free, are you ready for me
To feel this way, I don't wanna lose you
So, it may be too soon, I know
The feeling takes so long to grow
If I tell you today, will you turn me away
And let me go? I don't wanna lose you
I'm gonna take you by surprise
And make you realize, Amanda
I'm gonna tell you right away
I can't wait another day, Amanda
I'm gonna say it like a man
And make you understand, Amanda
(Oh, girl)
You and I
I know that we can't wait
And I swear, I swear it's not a lie, girl
Tomorrow may be too late
You, you and I girl
We can share a life together
It's now or never
And tomorrow may be too late
And feelin' the way I do
I don't wanna wait my whole life through
To say, I'm in love with you
The song "Amanda" by Various Artists is a classic love ballad that talks about a man who is deeply in love with a woman named Amanda. In the lyrics, the man expresses his feelings of love and the fear of losing Amanda. He opens up his heart and tells her that he can't wait another day before confessing his love to her. He fears that if he doesn't tell her soon, he might lose her forever.
The song's emotional depth makes it a well-written love ballad that has stood the test of time. The lyrics are straightforward and uncomplicated, but they convey the singer's message effectively. The song also has an excellent melody that complements the lyrics perfectly. The chorus is catchy, and the verses are poignant, making it a song that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Babe, tomorrow's so far away
The distance between us is far, and I can't wait another day to express my inner feelings
There's something I just have to say
My emotions are overflowing, and I need to let it out
I don't think I could hide what I'm feelin' inside
I am unable to conceal my feelings anymore; my heart is transparent
Another day, knowin' I love you
Being aware of my love for you every day has become a burden as I haven't told you about it yet
And I, I'm getting too close again
I'm scared that I'm getting attached again and must approach you with care
I don't wanna see it end
I don't want to ruin our current relationship; my feelings may jeopardize it
If I tell you tonight, would you turn out the lights
Would you reject me after I reveal my love for you?
Walk away, knowin' I love you?
If you left after this confession, I would be unable to cope with the feeling of losing you
I'm gonna take you by surprise
I want to make this confession out of the blue, taking you by surprise
And make you realize, Amanda
I want you to understand that you are on my mind each moment
I'm gonna tell you right away
I can't hold these emotions much longer; I need to reveal them now
I can't wait another day, Amanda
The intensity of my love is immense, and I don't want to keep it to myself anymore
I'm gonna say it like a man
I will approach this confession with maturity and respect
And make you understand, Amanda, I love you
I hope that this confession helps make you understand the depth of my affection for you
And I feel like today's the day
Today seems like an appropriate day to finally express myself
Lookin' for the words to say
I am struggling to articulate my emotions, but I know I must try my best
Do you wanna be free, are you ready for me
Is this the right time for a relationship? I want the best outcome for both of us
To feel this way, I don't wanna lose you
I am fearful that confessing my love may have adverse consequences for our friendship
So, it may be too soon, I know
It's possible that this confession is too early as our relationship has not yet advanced that far
The feeling takes so long to grow
The emotions I have for you have taken time to develop; they weren't instantaneous
If I tell you today, will you turn me away
I do not want to face rejection after making this confession; my heart would shatter
And let me go? I don't wanna lose you
I don't want to risk our friendship; you mean too much to me to let go
You and I, I know that we can't wait
We cannot wait to see what this relationship might become; we must seize the moment
And I swear, I swear it's not a lie, girl
My emotions are true and genuine; it's not a joke or a lie
Tomorrow may be too late
I'm afraid that if I wait longer to confess, tomorrow may never come
We can share a life together
I envision a future where we share our lives together
It's now or never
I must take this chance now; there is no guarantee of another opportunity in the future
And feelin' the way I do
My emotions have overtaken me to an extent that I can't suppress them anymore
I don't wanna wait my whole life through
I don't want to live in regret of missing the chance to tell you how I feel
To say, I'm in love with you
These are the words I've been aching to say to you. I love you.
Contributed by Maria H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.