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.
Counting Stars
Various Artists Lyrics
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Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby I been, I been prayin′ hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Yeah, we′ll be counting stars
I see this life
Swing my heart across the line
In my faces flashing signs
Seek it out and ye shall find
The old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
And I don′t think the world is sold
I′m just doing what we're told
I, feel something so right
Doing the wrong thing
I, feel something so wrong
But doing the right thing
I could lie, could lie, could lie
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming ′bout the things that we could be
Baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We′ll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming 'bout the things that we could be
But baby I been, I been prayin′ hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
I feel the love
And I feel it burn
Down this river every turn
Hope is a four letter word
Make that money
Watch it burn
Old, but I′m not that old
Young, but I′m not that bold
And I don't think the world is sold
I′m just doing what we're told
I, feel something so wrong
But doing the right thing
I could lie, could lie, could lie
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
Baby I been, I been prayin′ hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming ′bout the things that we could be
But baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we′ll be counting stars
Take that money and watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money and watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money and watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money and watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I learned
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming ′bout the things that we could be
Baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We′ll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming 'bout the things that we could be
Baby I been, I been prayin′ hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we′ll be counting stars
Take that money and watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money and watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money and watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money and watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I learned
The lyrics of "Counting Stars" by Various Artists talk about the struggle of finding the right path in life. The singer reveals that they have been losing sleep over the things that they could be, but they have been praying hard for a better future. They have decided to stop focusing on money and instead focus on the stars, which implies the singer's shift in perspective from materialistic gains to more meaningful ones. The singer is aware of the struggle of life, but they believe that if they keep seeking, they will find what they are looking for.
The chorus of the song encourages the listener to embrace life and not be held back by societal expectations. The old and young distinction in the song implies a struggle between experience and adventure, and the singer uses this struggle to convey their state of mind. The song implies that the world is not perfect, and thus, we must only do what we can, but we should always strive for the right thing even if it seems wrong. The song suggests that even if we make mistakes, we should learn from them, and they will make us feel alive.
In conclusion, "Counting Stars" is a unique song that encourages us to focus on the things that matter most in life. The song suggests that life is a beautiful journey that we must appreciate every step of the way. Despite struggles and mistakes, the song encourages us to continue to seek and focus on the things that make us feel alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
I haven't been sleeping well recently
Dreaming about the things that we could be
I've been imagining the possibilities of our future
But baby I been, I been prayin' hard
I've been strongly praying
Said no more counting dollars
I don't care about money anymore
We'll be counting stars
I'll focus on the things that truly matter
Yeah, we'll be counting stars
We'll have a valuable life
I see this life
My perception of life
Like a swinging vine
Is like a swinging rope-like plant
Swing my heart across the line
I'll take a risk with my emotions
In my faces flashing signs
I'm faced with numerous warnings
Seek it out and ye shall find
If you search for something, you'll find it
The old, but I'm not that old
I'm not ancient, but I'm not young either
Young, but I'm not that bold
I lack courage for my age
And I don't think the world is sold
I don't believe everything has a price
I'm just doing what we're told
I'm following orders
I, feel something so right
I feel good about something
Doing the wrong thing
Although it's wrong
I, feel something so wrong
I feel bad about something
But doing the right thing
Even though it's the right thing
I could lie, could lie, could lie
I could deceive
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
The things that hurt me, make me feel more alive
I feel the love
I feel love
And I feel it burn
I feel it intensely
Down this river every turn
As we travel through life
Hope is a four letter word
Hope is something difficult to have
Make that money
Earn money
Watch it burn
Spend it recklessly
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly
The things that try to end me, give me a reason to live
Take that money and watch it burn
Spend money without care
Sink in the river the lessons I learned
I've learned from my mistakes
Writer(s): Kevin M. Griffin, Julian C Bunetta, Daniel Layus
Contributed by Elizabeth J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Manish Singh
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Yeah, we'll be counting stars
I see this life, like a swinging vine
Swing my heart across the line
And in my face is flashing signs
Seek it out and ye shall find
Old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
And I don't think the world is sold
On just doing what we're told
I feel something so right
Doing the wrong thing
And I feel something so wrong
Doing the right thing
I couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
Yeah
I feel your love and I feel it burn
Down this river, every turn
Hope is our four-letter word
Make that money, watch it burn
Old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
And I don't think the world is sold
On just doing what we're told
And I feel something so wrong
Doing the right thing
I couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
Oh, take that money, watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Take that money, watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Take that money, watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Take that money, watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Everything that kills me
Makes me feel alive
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
Take that money, watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Take that money, watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Take that money, watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Take that money, watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
gootmusic
a cover- of a cover... of a cover... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YUCmv5Ht8Y
Josef Tuček
Where did you find it? :D
Trap Master MT
gootmusic wow Nightcore
Ashim Rai
haha i dont regret clicking that link
<3
SquidgeitTheMidget
AHHH I LOVE THIS VIDEO :O
gootmusic
Was just thinking back to this video, always such a pleasure working with Chrissy and her band Against The Current. Check out "Counting Stars" on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/track/59z6KzkGfy3XCBOQX45CU5) and Against the Current as well (https://open.spotify.com/artist/6yhD1KjhLxIETFF7vIRf8B)
Krieg Officer Gary
gootmusic You and i buddy
Eloy Schultz
You guys are a golden trio! Hopefully we'll see more in the future!
Holigan RC
gootmusic do you miss the old covers?
Ahmad Amirul
gootmusic nice song guys
feeling good man😉