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.
Beyond the Sunset
Various Artists Lyrics
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penting iso goyang penak dirungokne
ceritane meh podo lagu sak durunge
nyleneh wis ben gayeng sak lawase
amung ngelek idu pas eroh kabare
wong sing tak tresnone tego ninggalake
numpak motor mabur lungo menyang ngendi
tak tunggu tekamu ning bandara wonogiri
tak tunggu sliramu ning bandara wonogiri
mbuh kapan mulihmu tetep tak tunggu
ning bandara iki tak tunggu sliramu
tak tunggu tekamu ning bandara wonogiri
tak tunggu sliramu ning bandara wonogiri
mbuh kapan mulihmu tetep tak tunggu
ning bandara iki tak tunggu sliramu
tak tunggu tekamu ning bandara wonogiri
tak tunggu sliramu ning bandara wonogiri
mbuh kapan mulihmu tetep tak tunggu
ning bandara iki tak tunggu sliramu
tak tunggu tekamu ning bandara wonogiri
tak tunggu sliramu ning bandara wonogiri
mbuh kapan mulihmu tetep tak tunggu
ning bandara iki tak tunggu sliramu
ning bandara iki tak tunggu sliramu
The lyrics of "Beyond the Sunset" by Various Artists seem to revolve around the theme of longing for someone who has left or gone away. The opening lines express a sense of confusion and aimlessness, as the singer sings about singing wildly and dancing just to distract themselves from their thoughts. The lyrics suggest that they are trying to move on from a past relationship, but the memories of the love they shared remain strong and present.
The next verse brings in a sense of loss and sadness, as the singer describes someone they loved leaving them behind without explanation. They wonder where they have gone and why they left, feeling abandoned and alone. As the song continues, the chorus repeats the sentiment of waiting for their loved one to return, regardless of how long it takes. The repetition of the phrase "tak tunggu" (I'm not waiting) suggests that this waiting is a constant struggle for the singer, yet they feel that they cannot move on until their loved one comes back.
Overall, the lyrics of "Beyond the Sunset" convey a sense of longing, sadness, and hope for a return of a lost love. The combination of upbeat music with heartfelt lyrics creates an interesting contrast that highlights the depth of emotions expressed in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
nyedhak rene ayo nyanyi ngawur wae
Let's just sing along without caring about the meaning of the lyrics
penting iso goyang penak dirungokne
It's important to dance and enjoy the moment
ceritane meh podo lagu sak durunge
The story is the same as the previous song
nyleneh wis ben gayeng sak lawase
But it's still fun and enjoyable like before
amung ngelek idu pas eroh kabare
Even though I'm confused and don't know what to do
wong sing tak tresnone tego ninggalake
The person I love has left me behind
numpak motor mabur lungo menyang ngendi
I ride my motorbike, speeding away, not sure where to go
heran tenan kok aku ra dipamiti
I'm surprised that I'm not being remembered
tak tunggu tekamu ning bandara wonogiri
I'm waiting for you at Wonogiri airport
tak tunggu sliramu ning bandara wonogiri
I'm waiting for your arrival at Wonogiri airport
mbuh kapan mulihmu tetep tak tunggu
I don't know when you'll be back, but I'll still wait
ning bandara iki tak tunggu sliramu
I'll be waiting for you at this airport, don't be late
ning bandara iki tak tunggu sliramu
I'll be waiting for you at this airport, don't be late
ning bandara iki tak tunggu sliramu
I'll be waiting for you at this airport, don't be late
ning bandara iki tak tunggu sliramu
I'll be waiting for you at this airport, don't be late
Writer(s): Virgil P. Brock, Blanche Kerr Brock
Contributed by Alyssa L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.