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.
Be My Baby
Various Artists Lyrics
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With some other girl
Yeah
Always thought that I was the only one in your world
Baby can you tell me so
Out of sight out of mind ain't what love ought to be
Yeah
And I hoped all the time that you'd be faithful to me
All I'm asking you for when you walk out the door
Is to be my baby, baby
I just want to be sure
That forever and more
You would be my baby
Love is just like a flower baby it has to grow
Yeah
And when you are away I'm even loving you more
I just have to let you know
One on one is the way and that's the way it should be
Yeah
So if you're not gonna stay
The don't be playing with me
You can set me free
All I'm asking you for when you walk out the door
Is to be my baby, baby
'Cause all this love is for you
And you know that I'm true
And I'll be your baby
All I'm asking you for when you walk out the door
Is to be my baby, baby
'Cause you knew from the start
That you were working my heart
Won't you be my baby
Ooo-ooo-oo-oo
Ooo-ooo-oo-oo
Alright, alright
I remember our walk the other Saturday night
Yeah
Sweet harmonies filled and floated through our minds
Never felt this way before
We were riding so high on loving and understanding
Yeah
So why go wasting your time when you have got such a find
That is everlasting
All I'm asking you for when you walk out the door
Is to be my baby, baby
I just want to be sure
That forever and more
You would be my baby
All I'm asking you for when you walk out the door
Is to be my baby, baby
'Cause all this love is for you and you know
That I'm true
And I'll be your baby
And I want you to love me baby.
Ooo-ooo-oo-oo
Ooo-ooo-oo-oo
Alright, alright.
The lyrics of the song "Be My Baby" by Various Artists are about a person's desire for their significant other to commit to a long-term relationship. The singer starts by expressing their jealousy upon seeing their lover walking with someone else, and they want reassurance that they are still the only one in their partner's life. They then state that love is like a flower that needs to be nurtured, and even though they miss their partner, their love grows stronger each day. The singer emphasizes the importance of being faithful in love, and if their partner is not willing to commit to a long-term relationship, they should set them free.
The chorus is an appeal to their partner to make a commitment and be their "baby" forever. The singer declares their love for their partner and how true they are to them, and they are willing to be their "baby" too. Towards the end of the song, they reminisce about the time they spent together, enjoying sweet harmonies and understanding each other. The singer concludes the song by reiterating their desire for their partner to love them and stay committed to them.
Overall, "Be My Baby" is a timeless love song about the ups and downs of relationships and the importance of commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you walk down the street
I observed you walking along the street
With some other girl
Accompanied by another woman
Always thought that I was the only one in your world
I believed that I was your sole focus
Baby can you tell me so
Can you confirm this for me?
Out of sight out of mind ain't what love ought to be
Love requires consistent attention and care
And I hoped all the time that you'd be faithful to me
I desired your faithfulness at all times
You'd be faithful to me
Remain loyal to me
All I'm asking you for when you walk out the door
My request when you leave
Is to be my baby, baby
To be my significant other
I just want to be sure
I require confirmation
That forever and more
For all eternity
You would be my baby
You will be my partner
Love is just like a flower baby it has to grow
Love develops over time
And when you are away I'm even loving you more
Absence makes the heart grow fonder
I just have to let you know
I must express this to you
One on one is the way and that's the way it should be
Exclusive relationships are ideal
So if you're not gonna stay
If you don't plan to remain
The don't be playing with me
Don't deceive or toy with me
You can set me free
You have the power to end our relationship
'Cause all this love is for you
Because my feelings are exclusively for you
And you know that I'm true
You are aware of my commitment
And I'll be your baby
I will be dedicated to you
You knew from the start
You were always aware
That you were working my heart
You had captured my heart
Won't you be my baby
Will you not be my partner?
I remember our walk the other Saturday night
I recall our stroll on a previous Saturday night
Sweet harmonies filled and floated through our minds
Pleasant melodies resonated in our thoughts
Never felt this way before
I've never experienced this emotion previously
We were riding so high on loving and understanding
We were overwhelmed with affection and comprehension
So why go wasting your time when you have got such a find
Why waste your time when you have found something special
That is everlasting
This will never end
And I want you to love me baby
I crave your affection
Writer(s): ELLIE GREENWICH, PHIL SPECTOR, JEFF BARRY
Contributed by Benjamin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.