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.
Broken Wings
Various Artists Lyrics
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When the world is full of victims
Dims a fading light
In our souls
Leave the peace alone
How we all are slowly changing
Dims a fading light
In our souls
The things we hold
Are always first to go
And who's to say, we won't end up alone
On broken wings I'm falling
And it won't be long
The skin on me is burning
By the fires of the sun
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On skinned knees, I'm bleeding
And it won't be long
I've got to find that meaning
And I'll search for so long
Cry ourselves to sleep
We will sleep alone forever
Will you lay me down
In the same place with all I love
Mend the broken homes
Care for them they are our brothers
Save the fading light in our souls
In my opinion seeing is to know
What you give will always carry you
And who's to say
We won't survive it too
On broken wings I'm falling
And it won't be long
The skin on me is burning
By the fires of the sun
On skinned knees, I'm bleeding
And it won't be long
I've got to find that meaning
And I'll search for so long
Set a-free all
Relying on their will
To make me all that I am
And all that I'll be
Set a-free all
Will fall between the cracks
With memories of all that I am
And all that I'll be
On broken wings I'm falling
And it won't be long
The skin on me is burning
By the fires of the sun
On skinned knees, I'm bleeding
And it won't be long
I've got to find that meaning
And I'll search for so long
The song "Broken Wings" by Various Artists is a powerful ballad about struggle and perseverance in the face of adversity. Throughout the song, the lyrics focus on the various ways in which we all fall short and struggle in our lives. The first verse speaks of the fight we all must face alone and the fading light of hope in our souls as we struggle to maintain our stance against the world. The following verse speaks of the inevitability of loss and the uncertainty of our futures. The chorus is a reflection of the struggles we all face and the idea that we must keep going despite the pain we feel. The final verse is a call to action, reminding us that we must take care of each other and that it is our duty to mend the broken world we find ourselves in.
The song's lyrics speak to the human condition and the many struggles we all face in our lives. It reflects on our daily struggles, loss, and our deep fears of being alone. The fiery determination of the lyric's search for meaning and a way out of suffering, will leave the listener with a sense of hope that despite everything, things will eventually get better.
Line by Line Meaning
Fight the fight alone
We must shoulder our own burdens and confront our own struggles without relying on others.
When the world is full of victims
In a society where many people claim to be helpless victims, it is important to stand apart and take responsibility for one's own life.
Dims a fading light
The light within us that gives us hope and purpose is slowly fading away.
In our souls
This fading light is deep within us, in the core of our being.
Leave the peace alone
Our desire for peace and tranquility often leads us away from the struggles and challenges that make us stronger.
How we all are slowly changing
We are all in a state of constant evolution, and our experiences and challenges shape us into who we become.
In my opinion seeing is to know
We can only truly understand something if we have seen it with our own eyes and experienced it firsthand.
The things we hold
The things we value and cherish in life are often the first things to slip away.
Are always first to go
Our attachments and possessions are often the first casualties of the changes and challenges we face in life.
And who's to say, we won't end up alone
No one can predict how our lives will turn out, and we may ultimately end up facing our struggles and challenges without anyone to help us.
On broken wings I'm falling
I am struggling to stay afloat and keep going despite the challenges I face.
And it won't be long
My struggles are reaching a critical point, and I am running out of time before I can no longer cope.
The skin on me is burning
The pressure and stress of my struggles is starting to take a physical toll on my body.
By the fires of the sun
My struggles are like the searing heat of the sun, relentless and unrelenting.
On skinned knees, I'm bleeding
I have fallen down and been hurt by my struggles, but I refuse to give up.
I've got to find that meaning
I am committed to finding a purpose or sense of meaning in my struggles, despite how difficult it may be.
And I'll search for so long
I know that finding meaning and purpose in my struggles may be a long and arduous journey, but I am willing to endure it.
Cry ourselves to sleep
Our struggles and challenges can be so overwhelming that we can't help but cry ourselves to sleep at night.
We will sleep alone forever
Our struggles can create a sense of isolation and loneliness that is difficult to shake.
Will you lay me down
In the face of our struggles, we may need the comfort and compassion of others to help us through.
In the same place with all I love
We find solace in being surrounded by the people and things we care about, even in the midst of our struggles.
Mend the broken homes
We have a responsibility to care for and support those who have been impacted by hardship and misfortune.
Care for them they are our brothers
We are all connected as human beings, and we must look out for each other and help each other through difficult times.
Save the fading light in our souls
Amidst the chaos and darkness of our struggles, we must fight to preserve the spark of hope and purpose within us.
What you give will always carry you
The things we do for others and the positive impact we have on the world will always have a lasting impact on our lives and our souls.
We won't survive it too
We are strong enough to withstand the challenges and struggles we face, and we can emerge from them even stronger than before.
Set a-free all
We must empower ourselves and others to break free from the limitations and obstacles that hold us back.
Relying on their will
We can accomplish great things by tapping into the power of our own will and determination.
To make me all that I am
Our struggles and challenges shape us into who we are and help us realize our full potential.
Will fall between the cracks
If we don't take control of our own lives and confront our challenges head-on, we risk getting lost in the shuffle and losing our way.
With memories of all that I am
Even if we stumble and fall along the way, we can never forget the person we are and the strength we possess.
Contributed by Skyler E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.