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.
Beautiful Liar
Various Artists Lyrics
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Nobody likes being played
Beyonce, Beyonce
Shakira, Shakira (hey)
He said I′m worth it, his one desire
I know things about 'em that you wouldn′t wanna read about
He kissed me, his one and only, (yes) beautiful Liar
You never know
Why are we the ones who suffer
I have to let go
He won't be the one to cry
(Ay) Let's not kill the karma
(Ay) Let′s not start a fight
(Ay) It′s not worth the drama
For a beautiful liar
Can't we laugh about it (Ha Ha Ha)
(Oh) It′s not worth our time
(Oh) We can live without 'em
Just a beautiful liar
I trusted him, but when I followed you, I saw you together
I didn′t know about you then 'till I saw you with him again
I walked in on your love scene, slow dancing
You stole everything, how can you say I did you wrong
You never know
When the pain and heartbreak′s over
I have to let go
The innocence is gone
(Ay) Let's not kill the karma
(Ay) Let's not start a fight
(Ay) It′s not worth the drama
For a beautiful liar
Can′t we laugh about it (Ha Ha Ha)
(Oh) It's not worth our time
(Oh) We can live without ′em
Just a beautiful liar
Tell me how to forgive you
When it's me who′s ashamed
And I wish could free you
Of the hurt and the pain
(Both) But the answer is simple
He's the one to blame
Beyonce Beyonce
Shakira Shakira
Beyonce Beyonce
Shakira Shakira
(Hey)
(Ay) Let′s not kill the karma
(Ay) Let's not start a fight
(Ay) It's not worth the drama
For a beautiful liar
Can′t we laugh about it (Ha Ha Ha)
(Oh) It′s not worth our time
(Oh) We can live without 'em
Just a beautiful liar
The lyrics to the song "Beautiful Liar" by Beyonce and Shakira are intriguing and full of emotion. The song begins with the two artists calling out each other's names before diving into a discussion about being played. Beyonce sings about a man who claimed she was his one desire and says she knows things about him that would be unfavorable to read about. Despite this, he kissed her and called her his one and only beautiful liar. She then questions how someone can tolerate the things they've found out about their partner.
Shakira then joins in, singing about how she trusted a man until she saw him with another woman. She accuses him of stealing everything and says she didn't know about the other woman until she saw them together. Ultimately, Shakira realizes that the innocence is gone and she has to let go.
The chorus of the song focuses on not letting drama and fights ruin things, as it's not worth our time. The two artists question how to forgive someone when they're the one who is ashamed but ultimately decide that the man is to blame.
Overall, "Beautiful Liar" is a powerful song about heartbreak, betrayal, and forgiveness. The duet showcases the talents of both Beyonce and Shakira while providing insight into the complexities of relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay, Ay, Ay
Expressing surprise and excitement.
Nobody likes being played
No one enjoys being deceived or manipulated.
Beyonce, Beyonce
Referring to the singer, emphasizing her perspective on the situation.
Shakira, Shakira (hey)
Referring to the other singer involved in the song, adding emphasis and excitement.
He said I′m worth it, his one desire
He claimed that I am valuable and that I am his only desire.
I know things about 'em that you wouldn′t wanna read about
I am aware of unpleasant information about him that you wouldn't want to know.
He kissed me, his one and only, (yes) beautiful Liar
He kissed me, claiming that I am his only one, but he is deceitful and not to be trusted.
Tell me how you tolerate the things that you just found out about
How can you endure the unpleasant truths that you have discovered about him?
You never know
You can never be certain what will happen.
Why are we the ones who suffer
Why are we the people who must endure the pain and hardship?
I have to let go
I need to move on and release the past.
He won't be the one to cry
He will not be the person who sheds tears over this situation.
(Ay) Let's not kill the karma
Let us not create negative consequences for ourselves by seeking revenge.
(Ay) Let′s not start a fight
Let us avoid conflict and unnecessary drama.
(Ay) It′s not worth the drama
It is not worthwhile to create or perpetuate drama in this situation.
For a beautiful liar
Referencing the title of the song, he is a liar who presents himself as beautiful.
Can't we laugh about it (Ha Ha Ha)
Can we not find humor in this situation to make it less painful?
(Oh) It′s not worth our time
It is not valuable or beneficial to invest time into this situation.
(Oh) We can live without 'em
We can continue our lives without him.
Just a beautiful liar
Emphasizing that he is only a deceitful and attractive person.
I trusted him, but when I followed you, I saw you together
I believed in him, but when I investigated and found you together, I was disappointed.
I didn′t know about you then 'till I saw you with him again
I was unaware of your involvement until I saw you with him once more.
I walked in on your love scene, slow dancing
I witnessed the two of you being intimate and dancing together.
You stole everything, how can you say I did you wrong
You took everything I had and yet claim that I am the one who wronged you.
When the pain and heartbreak′s over
After the pain and heartbreak have subsided.
The innocence is gone
One's innocence or naivety has been lost or shattered.
Tell me how to forgive you
Inquire as to how to pardon or absolve you.
When it's me who′s ashamed
When I am the one who feels guilty or embarrassed.
And I wish could free you
I want to liberate you from your distress or misery.
Of the hurt and the pain
Referring to the emotional pain or anguish felt by both parties.
(Both) But the answer is simple
Both of us understand that the solution is straightforward.
He's the one to blame
He is the person responsible for causing the pain and heartbreak.
Beyonce Beyonce
Repeating the singer's name for emphasis.
Shakira Shakira
Repeating the other singer's name for emphasis.
Let's not kill the karma
Further suggesting that one should not seek revenge and create negative outcomes for oneself.
It′s not worth the drama
Again, emphasizing that creating or perpetuating drama is not beneficial.
Can′t we laugh about it (Ha Ha Ha)
Reiterating that humor can help alleviate pain and suffering.
We can live without 'em
One can continue life without the other person.
Just a beautiful liar
Repeating that the person is only a deceitful and attractive individual.
Writer(s): Mikkel Eriksen, Beyonce Knowles, Ian Dench, Amanda Ghost, Tor Hermansen
Contributed by Liliana P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Its March 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song ❤
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