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.
Christmas Time
Various Artists Lyrics
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For the day to appear
We could be together in harmony
You know the time will come
Peace on earth for everyone
And we can live forever
In a world where we are free
There's something about Christmas time
Something about Christmas time
That makes you wish it was Christmas everyday
To see the joy in the children's eyes
The way that the old folks smile
Says that Christmas will never go away
We're all as one tonight
Makes no difference if you're black or white
'Cause we can sing together in harmony
I know it's not too late
The world would be a better place
If we can keep the spirit
More than one day in the year
Send a message loud and clear
There's something about Christmas time
Something about Christmas time
That makes you wish it was Christmas everyday
To see the joy in the children's eyes
The way that the old folks smile
Says that Christmas will never go away
It's the time of year when everyone's together
We'll celebrate here on Christmas day
When the ones you love are there
You can feel the magic in the air - you know it's everywhere
There's something about Christmas time
Something about Christmas time
Something about Christmas time
Something about Christmas time
That makes you wish it was Christmas every day
To see the joy in the children's eyes
The way that the old folks smile
Says that Christmas will never go away
Something about Christmas time
Something about Christmas time
That makes you wish it was Christmas every day
To see the joy in the children's eyes
The way that the old folks smile
Says that Christmas will never go away
Please tell me Christmas will never go away
The lyrics of "Christmas Time" by Various Artists is essentially an ode to the wonderful, magical, and joyful spirit of Christmas. The first stanza sets the tone for the whole song by speaking about the eagerly anticipated arrival of Christmas day, a time when everyone can come together and celebrate in harmony. The song then goes on to express the desire for peace on earth and a world where everyone is free to live and love. The chorus emphasizes how during the Christmas season, there is something truly special in the air that makes people wish it could be Christmas every day. The joy one sees in the eyes of children and the smiles on the faces of old people tell us that this holiday will never fade away.
The second stanza emphasizes that Christmas is a time when we are all as one, with differences in race or ethnicity not playing a factor in how we celebrate together. The song highlights how it's never too late to spread more kindness and keep the spirit of Christmas alive throughout the year. The song concludes by reinforcing the message that Christmas is all about family, love, and the people who matter most in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
We waited all through the year
We spent the entire year waiting for this special day
For the day to appear
For Christmas day to arrive
We could be together in harmony
We could come together and live in peace
You know the time will come
We know Christmas will eventually arrive
Peace on earth for everyone
A time when everyone will live in peace and harmony
And we can live forever
We can enjoy the joy and happiness of Christmas forever
In a world where we are free
In a world where there are no boundaries or prejudices
Let it shine for you and me
Let the magic of Christmas spread and touch everyone's life
There's something about Christmas time
There's a special feeling about Christmas that's hard to describe
That makes you wish it was Christmas everyday
That makes you wish every day could be as special and happy as Christmas day
To see the joy in the children's eyes
To witness the happiness and excitement that Christmas brings in children
The way that the old folks smile
The happiness that Christmas brings in the elderly, expressed through their smiles
Says that Christmas will never go away
Indicates that the joy and celebration of Christmas will always remain
We're all as one tonight
We are all united and equal tonight, regardless of color or race
Makes no difference if you're black or white
Color or race doesn't matter tonight
'Cause we can sing together in harmony
We can come together and sing in unison
I know it's not too late
It's not too late to spread the spirit of love and harmony
The world would be a better place
The world would be a happier and more peaceful place
If we can keep the spirit
If we can hold onto the spirit of Christmas throughout the year
More than one day in the year
And not just limit it to one day of the year
Send a message loud and clear
Spread the message of love and peace clearly
It's the time of year when everyone's together
A time when everyone comes together to experience the magic of Christmas
We'll celebrate here on Christmas day
We will celebrate this special day with love and joy
When the ones you love are there
When the people you love are present
You can feel the magic in the air - you know it's everywhere
The magic of Christmas can be felt all around us
Please tell me Christmas will never go away
Expresses a desire that the celebration of Christmas will always remain
Writer(s): Stuart Roslyn, Ray Dixie
Contributed by Sydney T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bridgetellen575
List of singers:
0:35 One Direction
0:44 Ed Sheeran
0:52 Rita Ora
1:01 Sam Smith
1:10 Paloma Faith
1:18 Emeli Sandé
1:27 Elbow (Guy Garvey)
1:36 Dan Smith (Bastille)
1:40 Angelique Kidjo
1:44 Chris Martin (Coldplay)
1:53 Bono
2:02 Seal
2:10 Ellie Goulding
2:19 Sinead O’Connor
2:27 Bono
2:36 One Direction
2:38 Olly Murs
2:41 Bastille
2:42 Sam Smith
2:45 Rita Ora
@robertsmithfan69
[One Direction:]
It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid
[Ed Sheeran:]
At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade
[Rita Ora:]
And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy
[Sam Smith:]
Throw your arms around the world at Christmas time
[Paloma Faith:]
But say a prayer and pray for the other ones
[Emeli Sandé:]
At Christmas time it's hard but while you're having fun
[Guy Garvey:]
There's a world outside your window and it's a world of dread and fear
[Dan Smith:]
Where a kiss of love can kill you
[Angelique Kidjo:]
Where there's death in every tear
[Chris Martin:]
And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging chimes of doom
[Bono:]
Well, tonight we're reaching out and touching you
[Seal:]
Bring peace and joy this Christmas to West Africa
[Ellie Goulding:]
A song of hope where there's no hope tonight
[Sinéad O'Connor:]
Why is comfort to be feared, why is to touch to be scared?
[Bono:]
How can they know it's Christmas time at all?
[One Direction:]
Here's to you
[Olly Murs:]
Raise a glass to everyone
[Bastille:]
Here's to them
[Sam Smith:]
And all there is to come
[Rita Ora:]
Can they know it's Christmas time at all?
[All:]
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feel the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feel the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feel the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
@justvibing558
1/21
It’s Christmas time – there’s no need to be afraid - One Direction
2/21
At Christmas time – we let in light and we banish shade - Ed Sheeran
3/21
And in our world of plenty we can spread our smile of joy - Rita Ora
4/21
Feel your arms around the world at Christmas time - Sam Smith
5/21
But say a prayer and pray for the other ones - Paloma Faith
6/21
At Christmas time it's hard but while you’re having fun - Emeli Sandé
7/21
There’s a world outside your window and it’s a world of dread and fear - Elbow
8/21
Where a kiss of love can kill you - Dan from Bastille
9/21
Where there’s death in every tear - Angelique Kidjo
10/21
And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging chimes of doom - Chris Martin
11/21
Well tonight we’re reaching out and touching you - Bono
12/21
Bring peace and joy this Christmas to West Africa - Seal
13/21
A song of hope where there’s no hope tonight (ooh) - Ellie Goulding
14/21
Why is comfort to be feared, why is to touch to be scared - Sinead O’Connor
15/21
How can they know it’s Christmas time at all - Bono
16/21
Here’s to you - One Direction
17/21
Raise a glass to everyone - Olly Murs
18/21
Here's to them - Bastille
19/21
And all their years to come - Sam Smith
20/21
Can they know it's Christmas time at all - Rita Ora
21/21
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it's Christmas time again
Heal the world - Band Aid 30
[ I don't care if it's feed the world or heal the world or whatever you are just going to have to go along with what you believe. please don't complain in the comments]
@SuperLusername
As they always will be. Africa is a long way from being developed. Even with America, EU and China pumping tons and tons of money into infrastructure and other aid in Africa, it is simply not enough.
And it will never be enough. The difficult truth is that no matter how hard we try to build Africa with money and without it (doctors without borders, voluntary schools...), we cant feed all the hungry people.
Africans need work, jobs. That way they could survive, but there is no work for everyone because there is so much people compared to development of infrastructure. For every new workplace created there are 3 new born Africans.
In 30 years Africa will have doubled it's population, DOUBLED!
And in 80 years it will have a population of around 4 billion!
Compared to 1.3 billion today.
All the while it is amlost imposiible to reach half of Africa, and those are the place most in need. Why? Because they are in the state of constant war, warlords, separatists, government forces...and it won't end soon.
I'm afraid all we can do is keep giving them money to survive and let them settle their differences, unless someone prefers a direct interevention - USA style.
@magnumopus8420
Fun Facts about this video:
•The last time i saw Zayn together with One Direction
•Sam Smith still a straight guy
•Rita Ora still hasn't publicly disguised as bisexual
•Dan Smith/Bastille the day they became a big group in music industry (Pompeii)
•Ed Sheeran admits he really quit using social media
•Chris Martin (Coldplay's vocalist) still having a relationship with Dakota Johnson
and many more...
time goes way too fast but still listening to this since the day it was released & watching it for the first time in VeVo music
PS: i guess this is the best/theme song during pandemic (Corona Virus) & reminiscing those good days, damn i wanna go back from that time :(
@laylasdirectionx2200
I like the fact that they got shots of Louis and Harry going into the building 😂
@knorkster5459
And what about the "Barry" Uwe Ochsenkneckt?
@maryanncanavan2390
and zayn
@SulphurS16
Larry stylinson will truly make my year
@danah7649
damn zayns just a ghost
@maarii_aoki
I love how in that room together are the worlds most famous and successful artist...
then just three youtubers
@nzaccour1802
lmaooo right i just noticed that... what r they doing there
@ranggahatmadja157
@@nzaccour1802 who?
@nzaccour1802
@Ranggah Atmadja Zoella, Alfie Dayes and Joe Sugg ( Thatcherjoe)
@sarahpetersen6619
@@nzaccour1802 Because they are the most famous youtubers in Great Britain. Or where at that time.