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.
BECAUSE OF YOU
Various Artists Lyrics
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Chorus:
You're my sunshine after the rain
You're the cure against my fear & my pain
'Cause I'm losing my mind
When you're not around
It's all, It's all
You're my sunshine
Oh yeah
Baby I really know by now
Since we met that day
You showed me the way
I felt it then, you gave me love
I can't describe
How much I feel for you
I said baby I
Should have known by now
Should have been right there
Whenever you gave me love
And if only you were here
I'd tell you
Yes I'd tell you, oh yeah
Chorus
Oohh oh yeah yeeaah
Honestly could you be with me
Like it was before
Neither less nor more
'Cause when I close my eyes at night
I realize that no one else
Could ever take your place
I still can feel and it's so unreal
When you're touching me
Kisses endlessly
It's just a place in the sun,
Where our loves begun
I miss you, yes I miss you
Oh baby yeah
Chorus
If I knew how to tell you
What's on my mind
Make you understand
Then I'd always be there
Right by your side
Chorus (3 times)
The lyrics to Various Artists' song, "Because of You" express the deep love and gratitude that the singer has for their partner, highlighting the positive impact this person has had on their life. The chorus in particular reinforces this, with the singer stating that their partner is their "sunshine after the rain" and the "cure against my fear & my pain." The repetition of the phrase "It's all because of you" throughout the song reinforces the idea that the singer's life is complete because of their partner's presence.
The first verse talks about how the singer recognized their deep love for their partner from the moment they met, expressing how grateful they are for the love this person has given them. The second verse emphasizes the singer's sadness at the fact that their partner is not currently with them, expressing how no one else could fill their partner's shoes. The bridge then emphasizes how deeply the singer wants to tell their partner how much they mean to them, but they struggle to find the right words.
Overall, the lyrics to "Because of You" are heartfelt and express the depth of a strong love between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my sunshine after the rain
You bring light and joy back into my life after difficult times.
You're the cure against my fear & my pain
You provide comfort and ease to my worries and suffering.
'Cause I'm losing my mind
My mental state becomes unstable and confused when you're not around.
When you're not around
Your absence causes me distress and discomfort.
It's all because of you
You are the reason for all the positive changes and emotions in my life.
Baby I really know by now
I have come to a realization that only time and experience can provide.
Since we met that day
Ever since the moment we first encountered each other.
You showed me the way
You guided and taught me valuable lessons in life.
I felt it then, you gave me love
At that point in time, I experienced the affection and care you had for me.
I can't describe
Words cannot fully express the depth of my emotions.
How much I feel for you
The intensity of my affection and love towards you.
Should have been right there
I should have been present and supportive.
Whenever you gave me love
During the times you showed me affection and care.
If only you were here
Expressing the desire for you to be with me in this moment.
I'd tell you
Communicating how I feel to you.
Honestly could you be with me
Asking for your sincere commitment and presence.
Like it was before
As it was in the past when our love was strong.
Neither less nor more
Not wanting more or less than what we had before.
When I close my eyes at night
At night, when I am alone with my thoughts and emotions.
I realize that no one else
Coming to the understanding that no one else can compare to you.
Could ever take your place
No one else can fill the void you leave when you're not here.
I still can feel and it's so unreal
The feelings I have for you are so strong it's almost unbelievable.
Kisses endlessly
Continual, unrelenting affection.
It's just a place in the sun, where our loves begun
A metaphorical happy space where our relationship started.
I miss you, yes I miss you
Expressing the longing and yearning for you.
If I knew how to tell you
If I could verbalize my thoughts and emotions to you.
What's on my mind
The depth of my feelings and thoughts for you.
Make you understand
If I could communicate my feelings effectively so that you knew what I was going through.
Then I'd always be there right by your side
I would always be present and supportive of you if I could express myself effectively.
Contributed by Ellie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.