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.
Colors Of The Wind
Various Artists Lyrics
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And you've been so many places
I guess it must be so
But still I cannot see
If the savage one is me
How can there be so much that you don't know
You don't know
The Earth is just a dead thing you can claim
But I know every rock and tree and creature
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name
You think the only people who are people
Are the people who look and think like you
But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger
You'll learn things you never knew, you never knew
Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind
Come run the hidden pine trails of the forest
Come taste the sun sweet berries of the Earth
Come roll in all the riches all around you
And for once, never wonder what they're worth
The rainstorm and the river are my brothers
The heron and the otter are my friends
And we are all connected to each other
In a circle, in a hoop that never ends
How high will the sycamore grow
If you cut it down, then you'll never know
And you'll never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
For whether we are white or copper skinned
We need to sing with all the voices of the mountains
We need to paint with all the colors of the wind
You can own the Earth and still
All you'll own is Earth until
You can paint with all the colors of the wind
The song "Colors of the Wind" from Disney's 1995 film Pocahontas is sung by the character Pocahontas, and is a poignant message of environmentalism, self-reflection, and cultural understanding. The first stanza is directed towards the colonization and the Native Americans they considered "ignorant savages". Pocahontas challenges the notion of who is actually the savage one, demonstrating that the colonizers lack an understanding of nature's life and spirit. The next stanza addresses the colonizer's lack of respect and ownership over nature while Pocahontas acknowledges the beauty and life in every aspect of nature.
The lyrics continue to address cultural differences, encouraging listeners to step into a stranger's shoes, and encouraging empathy for those who may look or think differently. The chorus paints a vivid picture of the natural world, inspiring listeners to explore and live in harmony with nature, rather than exploiting it for gain. The song highlights the interconnectedness of all creatures and the importance of preserving nature's beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
You think I'm an ignorant savage
You have preconceived notions that I am a primitive and uneducated person.
And you've been so many places
You have traveled extensively around the world.
I guess it must be so
I assume what you say about yourself is true.
But still I cannot see
However, I fail to understand the basis of your argument.
If the savage one is me
If anyone is actually primitive, it might be you.
How can there be so much that you don't know
It's perplexing how you can be so ignorant about certain things despite your travels.
You think you own whatever land you land on
Your worldview suggests you believe that any land you set foot on belongs to you.
The Earth is just a dead thing you can claim
You regard the Earth as a lifeless commodity that you can control and own.
But I know every rock and tree and creature
I, however, realize that every aspect of nature, including rocks, trees, and animals, have their own existence and significance.
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name
Each element of nature has its own identity, spirit, and essence.
You think the only people who are people
Your mindset suggests that only those who look and think like you are truly human.
Are the people who look and think like you
You believe that people only count as humans if they resemble and share your beliefs.
But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger
However, if you experience the life of someone who differs from you, you will discover and learn new things.
You'll learn things you never knew, you never knew
You will discover things that you weren't even aware you had been ignorant about.
Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Have you ever taken the time to listen to and appreciate nature's profound beauty and wonder?
Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned
Have you ever wondered and appreciated the complexity and individuality of nature's creatures?
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains
Are you capable of recognizing and honoring the vast array of life that exists within nature?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind
Are you able to appreciate and portray the diversity, depth, and richness of nature's many elements?
Come run the hidden pine trails of the forest
Join me in exploring the deep, secret paths of the woods.
Come taste the sun sweet berries of the Earth
Let's share the delicate, exquisite fruit of the Earth's bountiful offerings.
Come roll in all the riches all around you
Let's revel and delight in all the wealth that surrounds us.
And for once, never wonder what they're worth
And let's savor them to the fullest without caring about their monetary value.
The rainstorm and the river are my brothers
To me, the rain and river are akin to family.
The heron and the otter are my friends
I perceive the heron and otter as companions.
And we are all connected to each other
All aspects of nature, as well as humans, are united and linked in a web of life.
In a circle, in a hoop that never ends
This connection forms a circular, never-ending network.
How high will the sycamore grow
The sycamore tree's potential for growth is limitless.
If you cut it down, then you'll never know
But if it's cut down, we will never find out how magnificent it could have become.
And you'll never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
By destroying natural habitats, we lose the chance to hear the breathtaking song of the wolf under the blue moon.
For whether we are white or copper skinned
Regardless of our ethnicity or skin color,
We need to sing with all the voices of the mountains
We must join together to celebrate and appreciate nature's endless beauty.
We need to paint with all the colors of the wind
We must learn to portray nature's many hues and aspects.
You can own the Earth and still
Despite man's supposed ownership of the planet,
All you'll own is Earth until
They only consider this a possession until they learn to harmonize with it.
You can paint with all the colors of the wind
Only by cultivating a deep appreciation and love for the natural world can we truly capture and honor its beauty and depth.
Contributed by Molly V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@allegram7784
lyrics: (thank me later)
You think you own whatever land you land on
The Earth is just a dead thing you can claim
But I know every rock and tree and creature
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name
You think the only people who are people
Are the people who look and think like you
But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger
You'll learn things you never knew, you never knew
Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind
How high will the sycamore grow
If you cut it down, then you'll never know
And you'll never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
For whether we are white or copper skinned
We need to sing with all the voices of the mountains
We need to paint with all the colors of the wind
You can own the Earth and still
All you'll own is Earth until
You can paint with all the colors of the wind
@jim-pauladams9194
This is the actual beginning of the song
“You think I'm an ignorant savage
And you've been so many places
I guess it must be so
But still I cannot see
If the savage one is me
How can there be so much that you don't know
You don't know”
@imaginago
que música linda, pelo amor de DEUS
@rodolfofroz4312
E a cantora é um fenômeno!
@randomperson6303
imaginago
Deus Vult!
@cherriihicks3295
her modulating is awesommmmmeeee
@PedroSilva-pt3iv
Sim. Eu já era apaixonado pela versão de Vanessa Williams, mas Tori também arrasa demais.
@heloisalbgomes972
imaginago aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa vc aquiiiiiiiii
@dheaismaxx
"You think the only people who are people, are the people who look and think like you." still rings true to this day.
@camilleespy7395
Facts idk if Disney knew whAt they were doing when they wrote that song but it’s a deep message.
@jasonbrophy5567
Someone tell this to the government😂
@thaidaher86
Truer than ever, unfortunately.