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.
Arthur's Theme
Various Artists Lyrics
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Someone who turns your heart around
And next thing you know
Yor're closing down the town
Wake up and it's still with you
Even though you left her way across town
Wonderin' to yourself
Hey what have I found
When you get caught
Between the moon and New York City
I know it's crazy but it's true
If you get caught
Between the moon and New York City
The best that you can do
The best that you can do
Is fall in love
Arthur, he does as he pleases
All of his life his master's toys
And deep in his heart he's just
He's just a boy
Living his life one day at a time
He's showing himself a pretty good time
He's laughing about the way
They want him to be
The song "Arthur's Theme" by Various Artists is a poignant ode to the feeling of falling in love and the sometimes crazy situations it can put us in. The lyrics speak of finding that special someone who can turn your world upside down, tipping your life in a direction you never expected. You might find yourself caught between the moon and New York City, a metaphor for the dizzying emotions and confusion that can come with love. Despite the uneasy feeling of being caught in this in-between place, the lyrics suggest that falling in love is the best that you can do in life.
The song also references the main character of the film "Arthur," who lives a life of luxury and privilege yet yearns for something more. The lyrics speak to the idea that even those with everything they could want are still looking for love and meaning in their lives. Arthur may seem like a playboy on the surface, but deep down he is just a boy trying to find his place in the world.
Overall, "Arthur's Theme" is a timeless song about the universal experiences of falling in love and searching for purpose in life. It speaks to the hope that despite the uncertainties and craziness that can come with these experiences, love is still the best thing we can do.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in your life you will find her
At least once in your lifetime, you will come across a special person that will have a profound effect on you.
Someone who turns your heart around
This person will cause a significant change in your emotions and feelings towards life.
And next thing you know
Before you realize, everything will completely transform.
You're closing down the town
You would willingly forsake everything else just to be with that special someone.
Wake up and it's still with you
Even after leaving that person far behind, you still feel the same way about them.
Even though you left her way across town
Despite having parted ways, distance doesn't dim the special bond that still exists within you.
Wonderin' to yourself
You tend to contemplate and think over your choices and decisions.
Hey what have I found
You may ask yourself what treasures of life you have discovered and gained through meeting that special someone.
When you get caught
Sometimes, you might get stuck or confused.
Between the moon and New York City
You may end up being caught between two extremes or two things that do not ordinarily fit or make sense together.
I know it's crazy but it's true
You might acknowledge the irrationality of the situation yet fully understand the authenticity and power of the feelings associated with it.
If you get caught
If you ever find yourself in such a situation,
The best that you can do
The only favorable thing you could do is to make the most out of it.
Is fall in love
That situation has the potential to allow you to fall in love profoundly, and that is the best thing you can do in such an extraordinary circumstance.
Arthur, he does as he pleases
The guy in the story, Arthur, plays by his rules and does whatever he wants.
All of his life his master's toys
He has been living under the guidance of someone else while always being spoon-fed by what they've given him.
And deep in his heart he's just
However, deep inside, he's nothing but
He's just a boy
A young, spirited boy that desires to do things that will lead to his happiness.
Living his life one day at a time
He's just living his life one day at a time, focusing on making the most of each day instead of worrying too much about the future.
He's showing himself a pretty good time
He's enjoying himself and having a good time without bothering about what others might think or say.
He's laughing about the way
Arthur finds amusement and joy in the way
They want him to be
Others might want him to behave differently, but he's unfazed and follows his heart and habits.
Writer(s): ALLEN PETER W, SAGER CAROLE BAYER, BACHARACH BURT F, CROSS CHRISTOPHER C
Contributed by Olivia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.