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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.

Body Rock
Various Artists Lyrics

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Born on a hungry street
Children of darkness grew upon the beat.
Anything in our way
We'll just move away.
I got the hearts to win
You got the eyes that say that I can.
We've gonna turn this town upside down tonight
They can't stop us now!

Body rock!
get your body into music
Body rock!
comes from deep inside me
Body rock!
let your body talk to me tonight.
We've come from underground
oh stickin' together
Gonna turn the world around.
Runnin' through the neon night with a dream inside.
This is like something new
Heartbeat to heartbeat comin' straight at you.
We've got the moment now

once we're on the move
They can't hold us now!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song “Body Rock” by Various Artists celebrates the power of music and the unity it can bring to people from different backgrounds. The song starts off by describing how the children of darkness, who grew up on the beat of the music, have the determination to overcome any obstacles in their way. The singer acknowledges that they have the hearts to win, while their companions have the eyes that show they can do it.

The song then goes on to describe how they are going to turn the town upside down that night and no one can stop them. The chorus is an invitation to let the body feel the music, as the beat comes from deep inside of them. The singer and his companions come from underground and are sticking together to turn the world around, running through the neon night with a dream inside. The song emphasizes that this rhythm is different, that it is something new and powerful, that comes straight from the heart. The moment has come, and they are on the move, and no one can hold them now.

Overall, the lyrics of Body Rock are a celebration of music and its unifying power. It recognizes that music can bring people from different backgrounds together and create a sense of unity and determination. The song emphasizes the power of music to inspire and motivate people and how it can help break down walls and overcome obstacles.

Line by Line Meaning

Born on a hungry street
We were born in a poor area where there was a lack of resources.

Children of darkness grew upon the beat.
We were introduced to music/beat early on in our lives when things were not so bright.

Anything in our way
No one and nothing can stop us from achieving our dreams.

We'll just move away.
If we face any roadblocks, we'll simply find a way around them.

I got the hearts to win
We have the passion and determination to succeed.

You got the eyes that say that I can.
You believe in me and give me the confidence to pursue my goals.

We've gonna turn this town upside down tonight
We're going to make a huge impact in this town tonight.

They can't stop us now!
No one can get in our way or prevent us from achieving our dreams.

Body rock!
Let's groove to the music and dance!

get your body into music
Let the music take over your body and soul.

Body rock!
Let's keep dancing and feeling the beat!

comes from deep inside me
The love for music is a fundamental part of my soul.

let your body talk to me tonight.
Let's communicate through our bodies and feel the music together.

We've come from underground
We started from the bottom and worked our way up.

oh stickin' together
We're united in our love for music and our dreams.

Gonna turn the world around.
We're going to make an impact on the world with our music and passion.

Runnin' through the neon night with a dream inside.
We're chasing our dreams while enjoying the lively atmosphere of the city.

This is like something new
Our music and passion are something fresh and exciting.

Heartbeat to heartbeat comin' straight at you.
Our music is a direct and powerful expression of our hearts and souls.

We've got the moment now
We're in the perfect place and time to make our dreams come true.

once we're on the move
As soon as we start moving and taking action, nothing can stop us.

They can't hold us now!
No one can hold us back from achieving our goals and dreams.

Writer(s): Ricardo Danell Smith, Dante Smith, Shawn Mallory Jones, Kamal Ibn John Fareed

Contributed by Wyatt S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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