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.
Born To Be Alive
Various Artists Lyrics
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We were born to be, alive
Born, born to be alive (born to be alive)
You see we're born, born, born, born to be alive
People ask me why I never find a place to stop and settle
Down down down
But I never wanted all the things that people need to find their
Lives lives lives
You see we're born, born, born to be alive (born too be alive)
You see we're born, born, born
It's good to be alive, to be alive, to be alive
It's good to be alive, to be alive, to be alive
It's good to be alive
Time was on my side when I runnin' in the street it was the
By by by
A suitcase and an old guitar and something new to occupy my
Mind mind mind
You see we're born, born, born to be alive (born to be alive)
You see we're born, born, born
You see we're born, born, born to be alive (born to be alive)
You see we're born, born, born
You see we're born, born, born to be alive (born to be alive)
You see we're born, born, born
Born to be alive
You see we're born, born, born to be alive (born to be alive)
You see we're born, born, born, born to be alive
The lyrics to Various Artists' song Born To Be Alive can be interpreted as encouraging listeners to embrace life and all its possibilities. From its repetitive chorus of "We were born to be alive" to the explanation of the singer's own desire to keep moving and exploring, the song is ultimately about celebrating the human experience.
The first two lines of the chorus, "We were born to be alive," suggest a sense of purpose and vitality that comes with being alive. The repetition of this line reinforces its importance and significance. The subsequent lines, "Born, born to be alive," add a layer of conviction to the assertion. The repetition of "born" almost sounds like a mantra, indicating that being alive is not just something that happens to us, but rather a state of being that we choose to claim.
The rest of the lyrics touch on the singer's desire to keep moving and exploring, rather than settling down. He acknowledges that he may be different from others who feel the need to find a place to call home and build a predictable life. Instead, he values his freedom and the ability to pursue new experiences. This sentiment is reflected in the lines, "I never wanted all the things that people need to find their lives" and "A suitcase and an old guitar and something new to occupy my mind."
Overall, the song is an anthem for those who want to embrace life fully, to explore and take risks. It encourages listeners to celebrate their own unique journeys and not feel pressured to conform to societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
We were born to be, alive
Our very existence is meant for life and vitality
Born, born to be alive (born to be alive)
We were brought into this world to experience the fullness of living
You see we're born, born, born, born to be alive
It is evident that our purpose is to thrive and flourish
People ask me why I never find a place to stop and settle
Others wonder why I don't seek a stationary lifestyle
Down down down
But I continuously move forward
But I never wanted all the things that people need to find their
I do not desire what most people require to establish a life
Lives lives lives
I prioritize actual living over societal constructs of success
It's good to be alive, to be alive, to be alive
There is immense value in simply existing and enjoying life
Time was on my side when I runnin' in the street it was the
I experienced a sense of freedom and boundlessness when I was young and unencumbered
By by by
I was able to move without restriction or attachment
A suitcase and an old guitar and something new to occupy my
All I needed was simple possessions and fresh experiences to occupy my mind
Mind mind mind
My mental state was unclouded by materialistic or societal pressures
Born to be alive
I, along with everyone else, have an innate purpose to experience the beauty of life
Contributed by Madelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.