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.
Breathe Again
Various Artists Lyrics
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If I never feel you in my arms again,
if I never feel your tender kiss again,
if I never hear "I love you" now and then,
will I never make love to you once again?
Please understand, if love ends,
then I promise you, I promise you that,
Breathe again, breathe again,
that I shall never breathe again.
And I can't stop thinking about,
about the way things used to be,
and I can't stop thinking about,
about the love that you made to me.
And I can't get you out of my head;
how in the world will I begin
to let you walk right out of my life
and throw my heart away?
And I can't stop caring about,
about the apple of my eye,
and I can't stop doing without,
without the center of my life.
And I can't get you out of my head,
and I know I can't pretend
that I won't die if you decide
you won't see me again.
If I never feel you in my arms again,
if I never feel your tender kiss again,
if I never hear "I love you" now and then,
will I never make love to you once again?
Please understand, if love ends,
then I promise you, I promise you that,
that I shall never breathe again.
Breathe again, breathe again,
that I shall never breathe again.
And I can't stop thinking about,
about the way my life would be.
No, I can't stop thinking about,
how could you love me then leave?
And I can't get you out of my mind,
God knows how hard I've tried,
and if you walk right out my life,
God knows I'm sure to die.
And I can't stop doing without,
without the rhythm of my heart.
No, I can't stop doing without,
for I will surely fall apart.
And I can't get you out of my mind,
and I know I can't deny,
and I would die if you decide
you won't see me again.
(one more time)
The song "Breathe Again" by Various Artists, originally performed by Toni Braxton, is a heart-wrenching ballad about the aftermath of a relationship that has come to an end. The chorus repeats the title phrase "Breathe Again" as a promise to the lover that if they don't return, the singer will never be able to find joy and peace in life again. The opening verse describes the physical sensations of being held, kissed, and told "I love you," and the fear that these moments might never happen again.
The second verse is devoted to memories of the love that was lost, and the struggle the singer faces in trying to forget about their former partner. The repetition of "I can't stop thinking about" emphasizes the obsession and mental anguish that comes with a painful breakup. The bridge has a powerful declaration that without the love that was lost, the singer will fall apart. The final chorus repeats the promise that the singer will never breathe again without the love of their life.
Overall, "Breathe Again" is a sad but beautiful song that captures the intense emotions of a breakup. The lyrics communicate the sense of loss, heartache, and desperation that often accompanies the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
If I never feel you in my arms again,
If I never get to hold you again in my embrace,
if I never feel your tender kiss again,
If I never get to feel your loving and gentle kiss again,
if I never hear "I love you" now and then,
If I never get to hear those three special words from you,
will I never make love to you once again?
Does that mean I won't get to share that special intimacy and bond with you again?
Please understand, if love ends,
You must understand that if our love ends,
then I promise you, I promise you that,
I give you assurance and vow that,
that I shall never breathe again.
I will never live or exist without you in my life.
And I can't stop thinking about,
My thoughts continuously dwell on,
about the way things used to be,
How our past relationship and moments were like,
and I can't stop thinking about,
It's impossible to stop pondering,
about the love that you made to me.
The incredible love and passion that we once shared.
And I can't get you out of my head;
I can't get rid of the thoughts of you from my mind;
how in the world will I begin
How can I possibly start
to let you walk right out of my life
To allow you to leave and disappear from my existence
and throw my heart away?
And leave me heartbroken and shattered?
And I can't stop caring about,
I can't stop showing affection for,
about the apple of my eye,
The person that I love and cherish above all,
and I can't stop doing without,
I can't survive without,
without the center of my life.
The person who is the focus and core of my entire existence.
And I can't get you out of my head,
It's impossible to banish you from my thoughts,
and I know I can't pretend
I can't deceive myself,
that I won't die if you decide
That I won't experience extreme pain and suffering if you choose
you won't see me again.
To abandon me and never be in my presence again.
And I can't stop thinking about,
My mind keeps dwelling on,
about the way my life would be.
How different my life will be without you.
No, I can't stop thinking about,
I'm unable to cease fixating on the fact that,
how could you love me then leave?
How can someone once love me so intensely and then suddenly leave my life?
And I can't get you out of my mind,
You are continuously in my thoughts and memories,
God knows how hard I've tried,
Despite my efforts, it's difficult to forget about you,
and if you walk right out my life,
If you disappear from my life,
God knows I'm sure to die.
I know without a doubt that I'll experience unbearable pain and loneliness.
And I can't stop doing without,
I can't survive without,
without the rhythm of my heart.
The essential component that keeps my existence moving forward.
No, I can't stop doing without,
I can't help but be unable to live without,
for I will surely fall apart.
My life will undoubtedly crumble and fall apart without you
And I can't get you out of my mind,
You are continuously present in my mind,
and I know I can't deny,
I am painfully aware that I cannot ignore,
and I would die if you decide
I would experience the same pain as death if you decide
you won't see me again.
To leave my life and never look back.
(one more time)
(Repeats the entire song one more time)
Contributed by Connor H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jairobayaona9087
Car is parked, bags are packed, but what kind of heart doesn't look back
At the comfortable glow from the porch, the one I will still call yours?
All those words came undone and now I'm not the only one
Facing the ghosts that decide if the fire inside still burns
All I have, all I need, he's the air I would kill to breathe
Holds my love in his hands, still I'm searching for something
Out of breath, I am left hoping someday I'll breathe again
I'll breathe again
Open up next to you and my secrets become your truth
And the distance between that was sheltering me comes in full view
Hang my head, break my heart built from all I have torn apart
And my burden to bear is a love I can't carry anymore
All I have, all I need, he's the air I would kill to breathe
Holds my love in his hands, still I'm searching for something
Out of breath, I am left hoping someday I'll breathe again
Oh, It hurts to be here
I only wanted love from you
Yeah, it hurts to be here
What am I gonna do?
All I have, all I need, he's the air I would kill to breathe
Holds my love in his hands, still I'm searching
All I have, all I need, he's the air I would kill to breathe
Holds my love in his hands, and still I'm searching for something
Out of breath, I am left hoping someday
I'll breathe again, I'll breathe again
I'll breathe again, I'll breathe again
I'll breathe again, I'll breathe again
@donnahannaford6840
THIS SONG( and the entire album) saved me from suiciding myself after my husband died suddenly 9 years ago. I sometimes put it on when I'm feeling down and reminds me that life does go on.
@kerennsoyori
I'm praying for you. Thank you for staying alive. You're so worth it, I pray you always remember that.
@carlosaroliveira5
Art can also heal and save!!
@lesliegrischow2860
I’m so sorry for your loss. My husband died suddenly too, it’s been 3 months.
@Angelus2172
I love you. you don’t know me, but I love you. You’re loved, you will always be loved, never forget that.
@marty2476
I am so proud of you for getting through everything in your life !! You are amazing!
@bildady
" Car is parked, bags are packed,
But what kind of heart doesn't look back " the first Lyric man !!! 😩
@byeolbyeoll
I don’t know why this was suddenly reposted but I’m not complaining about being reminded of this song
@lukasjacob3721
Same. I was confused for a bit coz i had a notification!
@markgundy
Maybe this is an increased fidelity version? I've noticed a lot of artists releasing higher bit rate version of their songs