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.
Catch The Wind
Various Artists Lyrics
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I want to be in the warm hold of your loving mind
To feel you all around me
And to take your hand along the sand
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
When sundown pales the sky I want to hide a while
Behind your smile and everywhere I'd look your eyes I'd find
It would make me sing
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
Dee dee dee dee dee dee dee
Dee dee dee dee dee dee dee
When rain has hung the leaves with tears
I want you near to kill my fears
To help me to leave all my blues behind
For standing in your heart is where I want be and long to be
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
The song "Catch the Wind" by Various Artists is a romantic lament about the impossibility of being with someone who is unattainable. The songwriter expresses his wish to be held in the embrace of his lover's mind during uncertain times, his desire to seek solace behind her smile during sunset, and his need for her comforting presence during a storm. But ultimately, he realizes that his wishful thinking is futile as he compares his desire to catch the wind, an impossible feat.
The lyrics reflect the helplessness and frustration of being unable to control one's emotions and desires. The songwriter knew that the object of his affection was beyond his reach but still dared to dream of being with her. The line "Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind" shows the resignation and acceptance of his fate, acknowledging that he can't have what he wants.
The song's simple melody and acoustic guitar accompaniment contribute to its gentle, lullaby-like quality. The lilting tune, coupled with its poetic lyrics, has made "Catch the Wind" a timeless classic that continues to be covered by various artists to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
In the chilly hours and minutes of uncertainty
During the uncertain moments of life, when I feel cold and alone
I want to be in the warm hold of your loving mind
I desire to be comforted by your kind thoughts and affectionate heart
To feel you all around me
To sense your presence close to my heart and soul
And to take your hand along the sand
To have your hand in mine, walking together along the beach
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
Although it might be impossible, I'll still try to capture something intangible and fleeting
When sundown pales the sky I want to hide a while
When the sun sets and darkness creeps in, I yearn for a moment of solace
Behind your smile and everywhere I'd look your eyes I'd find
Tucked behind your cheerful smile, I see safety and security in your loving gaze
For me to love you now would be the sweetest thing
Loving you in this moment would bring unparalleled joy and happiness
It would make me sing
It would fill my heart with so much joy that I couldn't help but sing
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
Even though it might be impossible, I'll still try to capture something intangible and fleeting
When rain has hung the leaves with tears
When the rain has left the world feeling heavy and sorrowful
I want you near to kill my fears
I desire your presence to quell my fears and worries
To help me to leave all my blues behind
To assist me in letting go of my sadness and finding peace
For standing in your heart is where I want be and long to be
I want to reside in the depths of your heart, forever and always
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
Although it might be impossible, I'll still try to capture something intangible and fleeting
Contributed by Samantha H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.