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.
Best friends
Various Artists Lyrics
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itsumo kawaranai egao de sasayaite kureta
mada mada mada yareru yo datte itsu demo kagayaiteru
toki ni wa isogisugite miushinau koto mo aru yo shikatanai
zutto mimamotte iru karatte egao de
itsumo no you ni dakishimeta
anata no egao ni nando tasukerareta darou
arigatou arigatou Best Friend
koko ni iru subete no nakama kara saikou no purezento
mada mada mada yareru yo datte itsu demo minna soba ni iru
kitto ima koko de yari togerareru koto sonna koto mo chikara nikawaru
zutto mimamotte iru karatte egao de
itsumo no you ni dakishimeta
minna no egao ni nando tasukerareta darou
arigatou arigatou Best Friend
Toki ni wa isogisugite miushinau koto mo aru yo shikatanai
zutto mimamotte iru karatte egao de
itsumo no you ni dakishimeta
anata no egao ni nando tasukerareta darou
arigatou arigatou Best Friend
Zutto zutto zutto Best Friend
The lyrics of the song "Best Friends" by Various Artists are all about expressing gratitude and love for the people who stand by you through thick and thin. The singer talks about her best friend who always stands by her through every hardship and helps her smile even when things are not going well. The song is a testament to the fact that true friends can help us face any challenge the world may throw our way.
The singer speaks of how much she appreciates her friend, always by her side, always offering a familiar smile. They work hard and go through the ups and downs of life together, never losing sight of the happiness that is there for them to grasp. Even when things are difficult, as they inevitably become, the singer takes great comfort in knowing that her friend will be by her side to help with anything she may need. The song is a beautiful tribute to the power of friendship and the way it can keep us strong in the face of even the toughest challenges.
In conclusion, the song "Best Friends" by Various Artists is a powerful tribute to the strength and beauty of true friendship. It reminds us that, no matter what we may face in life, having someone by our side who loves us, supports us, and helps us smile can make all the difference. Through its heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melody, the song encourages us to cherish and appreciate the special people in our lives who make everything just a little bit brighter.
Line by Line Meaning
Mou daijoubu shinpai nai to nakisou na watashi no soba de
By my side, always smiling, reassuring me that everything is alright and stopping me from crying
itsumo kawaranai egao de sasayaite kureta
Always whispering with the same unchanging smile
mada mada mada yareru yo datte itsu demo kagayaiteru
I can still do it, shining brightly all the time
toki ni wa isogisugite miushinau koto mo aru yo shikatanai
Sometimes I rushed and lost things, but that's just how it goes
zutto mimamotte iru karatte egao de
Always watching over me, hugging me with a smile
itsumo no you ni dakishimeta
Holding me like always
anata no egao ni nando tasukerareta darou
How many times has your smile saved me?
arigatou arigatou Best Friend
Thank you, thank you, best friend
Konna ni takusan no shiawase kanjiru toki wa shunkan de
At times when I feel so much happiness, it's all at once
koko ni iru subete no nakama kara saikou no purezento
The best gift from all the friends who are here for me
minna soba ni iru kitto ima koko de yari togerareru koto sonna koto mo chikara nikawaru
With everyone by my side, I can surely accomplish anything, even things that strengthen my willpower
Zutto zutto zutto Best Friend
Always, always, always best friend
Writer(s): ALESHA ANJANETTE DIXON, SU-ELISE MICHELLE NASH, SABRINA FREDERICA WASHINGTON, MUSHTAQ UDDIN
Contributed by Samantha J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.