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.
Blue Moon
Various Artists Lyrics
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You saw me standing alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Blue moon
You saw me standing alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
You knew just what I was there for
You heard me saying a prayer for
Someone I really could care for
Then they suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms will ever hold
I heard somebody whisper, "Please adore me"
And when I looked the moon had turned to gold
Blue moon
Now I'm no longer alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Blue moon
Now I'm no longer alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
The lyrics to "Blue Moon" by Various Artists is a melancholic yet hopeful song that speaks of finding love under the blue moon. The singer starts off by stating that they were standing alone under the blue moon with no dreams and no love in their heart. However, the blue moon saw them and knew exactly what they were there for. The singer was praying for someone they could care for, and suddenly, that person appeared before them. The singer is sure that the person they met is the only one their arms will ever hold.
The moment is magical, and it is as if the blue moon has turned to gold. The lyrics, "I heard somebody whisper, 'Please adore me'" suggests that the person the singer was praying for was also looking for love. They found each other under the blue moon, and now the singer is no longer alone. They have found what they were looking for, and their dreams have come true.
The song's lyrics are open to interpretation. For some, it may speak of the power of the universe to bring people together, while for others, it may be a simple love story. It is a timeless classic that has been covered by numerous artists over the years, and its universal appeal continues to attract new fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue moon
The singer expresses the presence of the rare phenomenon called blue moon.
You saw me standing alone
The singer addresses the blue moon as if it observed them standing alone.
Without a dream in my heart
The singer expresses their lack of aspiration or ambition.
Without a love of my own
The artist expresses their solitude and lack of a romantic partner.
Blue moon
The artist reiterates the presence of the blue moon, as if it has significance to the following statements.
You knew just what I was there for
The singer attributes a knowing quality to the blue moon, suggesting that it understands their deepest desires.
You heard me saying a prayer for
The singer attributes the ability to hear or receive their prayer to the blue moon.
Someone I really could care for
The artist expresses their desire for a worthy romantic partner they can love.
Then they suddenly appeared before me
The artist expresses the sudden, unexpected appearance of a romantic interest.
The only one my arms will ever hold
The artist expresses the exclusivity of this newfound love, indicating a possibility for a long-term relationship.
I heard somebody whisper, "Please adore me"
The singer heard a request to be loved and adored by their newfound love.
And when I looked the moon had turned to gold
The artist suggests a metaphor, indicating how their fortune seemed to have turned around, so much that even the blue moon turned gold.
Blue moon
The singer reiterates the ongoing presence of the blue moon but now with a contrasting sentiment from before.
Now I'm no longer alone
The singer reveals that they no longer stand alone and express their joy for finding love.
Without a dream in my heart
The singer reveals that they have found something more valuable than their previous desires.
Without a love of my own
The artist reveals that they have found love, finally having someone they can hold dear.
Contributed by Landon M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.