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.
Bump
Various Artists Lyrics
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My heart is dying in your hands but my heart beats
It goes bump bump bump bump, bump bump bump
It goes bump bump bump bump, bump bump bump)
Ugh, I can feel my heart beating
I've been sitting on the floor just pleading
So emotional
All the times I said, baby don't leave me
I think back to the times you were holding me
And I let the feeling wash over me
I was just trying to give you what you need
Why couldn't you do the same for me
But you were lying in front of my eyes
You were fuckin' that girl on the other side
And now I'm going so out of my mind
And I can never understand why you ask me
My heart is dying in your hands but my heart beats
It goes bump bump bump bump, bump bump bump
It goes bump bump bump bump, bump bump bump
And I can never understand why you told lies
I wanna move on but I can't for my heart cries
It goes bump bump bump bump, bump bump bump
It goes bump bump bump bump, bump bump bump
I can feel my hands shaking
That's the anger building up inside me
In my head I'm just waiting
I look up and our eyes meet, oh
Someone say something
Someone please say something please
How'd you leave us in this mess here
How many of the lies did I believe
I was just trying to give you what you need
Why couldn't you do the same for me
It's like I'm looking at a stranger now
I hear my voice bumping so loud
I just want to get you out of my house
And I can never understand why you ask me
My heart is dying in your hands but my heart beats
It goes bump bump bump bump, bump bump bump
It goes bump bump bump bump, bump bump bump
And I can never understand why you told lies
I wanna move on but I can't for my heart cries
It goes bump bump bump bump, bump bump bump
It goes bump bump bump bump, bump bump bump
All the lies you were telling me
But you were actin' so lovable
You're getting away with murder
You must have loved it
You were thinking this girl is so gullible
Should have left a long time ago
But I was loyal, I played my part
A little piece from the broken heart
And I can never understand why you ask me
My heart is dying in your hands but my heart beats
It goes bump bump bump bump, bump bump bump
It goes bump bump bump bump, bump bump bump
And I can never understand why you told lies
I wanna move on but I can't for my heart cries
It goes bump bump bump bump, bump bump bump
It goes bump bump bump bump, bump bump
The lyrics to "Bump" by Various Artists detail the aftermath of a broken relationship. The singer is struggling to come to terms with the lies and infidelity of their partner, and the pain it has caused them. The chorus repeats the phrase "It goes bump bump bump bump," which can be interpreted as the sound of their heart beating rapidly with emotions, such as anger and heartbreak.
The second verse is especially emotionally charged, as the singer describes feeling their hands shaking with anger and looking into the eyes of their now-estranged partner. The lyrics express a range of emotions, including hurt, confusion, and betrayal. Despite all of this, the chorus still insists that the singer's heart beats, even while it's "dying in your hands."
Overall, the song captures the pain and confusion of a broken relationship, while also highlighting the resilience and strength of the human heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I can never understand why you ask me
I am confused as to why you ask me anything, considering that you are making my heart die out of your neglect.
My heart is dying in your hands but my heart beats
While you are causing my heart to suffer, it still continues to beat, even though I would like it to stop.
It goes bump bump bump bump, bump bump bump
My heartbeat is consistent and shows no sign of stopping.
Ugh, I can feel my heart beating
My heartbeat is noticeable and physical, indicating how upset I am.
I've been sitting on the floor just pleading
I have been sitting on the floor, begging for you to come back to me and stop hurting me.
So emotional
I am experiencing a lot of feelings and emotions that are overwhelming me.
All the times I said, baby don't leave me
I have pleaded with you over and over not to leave me, but you still hurt me.
You're so cold to me, so so so so so cold to me
You have been distant and dismissive of me, showing no love or kindness towards me.
I think back to the times you were holding me
I remember the times when you were affectionate with me, and it hurts me to think about those moments now.
And I let the feeling wash over me
I allowed myself to be consumed by the emotions and sensations of being held by you.
Why couldn't you do the same for me
I don't understand why you couldn't show me the same love and affection that I was showing you.
But you were lying in front of my eyes
You were deceiving me in plain sight, causing me even more pain and heartbreak.
You were fuckin' that girl on the other side
You were cheating on me with another person, showing no respect for me as your partner.
And now I'm going so out of my mind
I am losing my sanity and stability because of the hurt that you have caused me.
And I can never understand why you told lies
I can't comprehend why you would lie to me and deceive me in such a cruel way.
I wanna move on but I can't for my heart cries
While I want to move on from you and the hurt that you have caused me, my heart is still in pain and won't let me move on.
I can feel my hands shaking
My hands are shaking with anger and frustration towards you and the situation that you have caused.
That's the anger building up inside me
My anger towards you and what you have done is growing and becoming more intense by the moment.
In my head I'm just waiting
Mentally, I am waiting for something to happen, for something to change regarding our relationship and the hurt that you have caused.
I look up and our eyes meet, oh
As I look up, we make eye contact, and I am filled with mixed emotions of both hurt and longing.
Someone say something
I am desperate for someone to intervene and help me cope with the difficult emotions that I am experiencing.
Someone please say something please
I am begging for someone to offer me guidance or support in this difficult time.
How'd you leave us in this mess here
I am questioning how we ended up in this painful and tumultuous relationship that has left me feeling heartbroken.
How many of the lies did I believe
I am also questioning how many of the lies that you told me I actually believed, and feel foolish for trusting you.
All the lies you were telling me
I am reflecting on all of the deceitful things that you have done and said to me in order to hurt me.
But you were actin' so lovable
You made yourself seem so loving and caring, despite the hurtful and harmful things that you were doing behind my back.
You're getting away with murder
You are able to continue hurting me and getting away with it, without any consequences or repercussions for your actions.
You must have loved it
You must have enjoyed hurting me and causing me pain and heartbreak.
You were thinking this girl is so gullible
You saw me as naive and easy to manipulate, and were able to take advantage of me because of it.
Should have left a long time ago
I should have left this relationship a long time ago, but I was too loyal and blinded by my love for you.
But I was loyal, I played my part
I was always loyal to you and did everything that I could to make our relationship work, even when you didn't reciprocate those feelings or actions.
A little piece from the broken heart
My heart has been shattered into pieces because of the hurt that you have caused me.
Writer(s): Aaron Albano, Vincent Alfieri, Lordikim Allah, Frederick Sargolini, Ali Theodore
Contributed by Alaina W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.