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.
Cinnamon
Various Artists Lyrics
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I gave you a sign,
The birds were all quiet,
You were so quiet,
Some hear a call,
Some are the messengers,
I thumb through the pictures,
and know them all
They said, "Do you remember when you saw her last"
I said, "Her skin is cinnamon, her skin is cinnamon"
I have too many stories, keeping it serious,
Some are collectores, some keep it straight,
It was a hospital,
I was delirious,
I clung to the stretcher
and drew them a heart
Two gondolas to carry us,
Grand Via was hillarious,
St. Paul was there to marry us,
We lied, "We're already married!"
'Cuz here's proof: we have suntans,
And I spoke up with my new hands,
Listen to my car,
What is it telling us?
Start...please start..please start
Is it spring where you are?
I waited all winter
chasing the lamp cords back to the wall,
It's a plausable scenario:
I clung the the stretcher,
I drew them a heart
The lyrics of "Cinnamon" by Various Artists depict a series of moments or snapshots in a relationship. The first stanza describes a peaceful morning with the sun shining through the curtains, where the singer gives a sign and everything becomes quiet. There is a sense of anticipation and connection between the singer and someone else, perhaps a lover. The line "Some hear a call, some are the messengers" suggests that some people hear the call of love while others are meant to convey that message.
The second stanza delves into reminiscing about a past encounter and highlights the distinctiveness of the person the singer is referring to. The phrase "Her skin is cinnamon" is a metaphorical description of the person's complexion. It evokes warmth, sweetness, and uniqueness. The question about remembering when they saw her last implies that their meeting was significant and impactful.
The third stanza introduces the theme of storytelling and seriousness. The singer admits to having many stories, some of which are collected or documented, while others are kept straight or told honestly. The mention of a hospital and being delirious suggests a moment of vulnerability or illness. Clinging to a stretcher and drawing a heart could symbolize a desperate or heartfelt gesture made during a challenging time.
The fourth stanza jumps into a more whimsical scene, mentioning gondolas, the Grand Via, and St. Paul. The narration takes on a playful tone as the singer claims they are already married and jokes about their suntans. The reference to a car and its message, "Start...please start...please start," adds a sense of urgency or desperation.
The final stanza brings us back to the idea of seasons and waiting. The singer yearns for spring and alludes to a long winter of waiting. The act of chasing lamp cords back to the wall implies a search for light or connection. The scenario of clinging to a stretcher and drawing a heart is reiterated, emphasizing the sincerity and depth of the singer's emotions.
Overall, "Cinnamon" captures moments of longing, connection, vulnerability, and the complexities of relationships through vivid imagery and introspective storytelling.
Line by Line Meaning
Sun through the curtains
The warm light of the sun shining through the curtains
I gave you a sign
I signaled or communicated something to you
The birds were all quiet
The birds stopped singing or making noise
You were so quiet
You were silent or not saying anything
Some hear a call
Some people perceive a calling or a message
Some are the messengers
Some people are the ones delivering or conveying messages
I thumb through the pictures
I flip through or look at the pictures with my thumb
and know them all
And I am familiar with all of them
They said, "Do you remember when you saw her last"
Someone asked me if I remember the last time I saw her
I said, "Her skin is cinnamon, her skin is cinnamon"
I replied, describing her skin color as cinnamon
I have too many stories, keeping it serious
I have numerous stories, maintaining a serious tone
Some are collectors, some keep it straight
Some stories are about collecting things, some are straightforward
It was a hospital
The place was a hospital
I was delirious
I was in a state of confusion or disorientation
I clung to the stretcher
I held onto the stretcher tightly
and drew them a heart
And I drew a heart for them
Two gondolas to carry us
Two gondolas were there to transport us
Grand Via was hilarious
Grand Via was amusing or funny
St. Paul was there to marry us
St. Paul was present to officiate our marriage
We lied, "We're already married!"
We dishonestly claimed that we were already married
'Cuz here's proof: we have suntans
Because here's evidence: we have tans from the sun
And I spoke up with my new hands
And I expressed myself using my newly acquired skills or abilities
Listen to my car
Pay attention to the sounds my car is making
What is it telling us?
What message or information is it conveying to us?
Start...please start...please start
Begin... I beg you to start... please start
Is it spring where you are?
Is it currently springtime in the place where you are?
I waited all winter
I waited throughout the entire winter season
chasing the lamp cords back to the wall
Following the lamp cords back to their source on the wall
It's a plausible scenario
It's a believable or likely situation
I clung to the stretcher
I held onto the stretcher tightly
I drew them a heart
I created a heart shape for them
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