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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.
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Various Artists Lyrics
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this thing called love, i must get 'round to it
i ain't ready
crazy little thing called love
This thing (this thing) called love (called love)
it cries (like a baby) in a cradle all night
it swings (woo-ooo), it jives (woo-woo)
it shakes all over like a jelly fish
crazy little thing called love
there goes my baby
she knows how to rock and roll
she drives me crazy
she gives me hot and cold fever
then she leaves me in a cool, cool sweat
I gotta be cool, relax
get hip, get on my tracks
take a back seat, hitch-hike
and take a long ride on my motor bike
until i'm ready
crazy little thing called love
Yeah
I gotta be cool relax
get hip and get on my tracks
take a back seat, hitch-hike
and take a long ride on my motor bike
until i'm ready (ready freddie)
crazy little thing called love
This thing called love, i just can't handle it
this thing called love, i must get 'round to it
i ain't ready
crazy little thing called love
crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
The song "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Various Artists is about the overwhelming feeling of love, which the singer just can't handle or avoid. The lyrics describe how love can make someone act irrational and emotional, as it cries like a baby and moves as wildly as a jellyfish. The singer mentions a girl who knows how to rock and roll and drives him crazy with both hot and cold fever. As a result, he needs to be cool and relax, get on his tracks, and take a long ride on his motorcycle until he's ready for this thing called love.
Overall, the song portrays love as a crazy and unpredictable force that can take over your life when you least expect it. The lyricist emphasizes love's irrationality by comparing it to a crying baby, jive-dancing, and a gelatinous sea creature. The singer acknowledges that he's not ready for this kind of love, but he's willing to take the time to get there.
Line by Line Meaning
This thing (this thing) called love (called love)
The confusing and overwhelming force of love is something that cannot be fully described or understood
it cries (like a baby) in a cradle all night
Love is fragile and vulnerable like a baby, and it can keep you up all night, worrying and wondering about it
it swings (woo-ooo), it jives (woo-woo)
Love is a dance - sometimes it moves with you, sometimes it surprises you with unexpected twists and turns, but either way, you're in it together
it shakes all over like a jelly fish
Love can be uncontrollable and unpredictable, like a jellyfish that wobbles and shimmies with the current
i kinda like it
Despite its challenges, love can be delightful and thrilling
there goes my baby
Here comes the object of my affection, the one who sets my heart racing
she knows how to rock and roll
My crush is cool, confident, and talented - she knows how to have fun and enjoy life
she drives me crazy
Being around this person has a powerful emotional effect on me, it can be overwhelming and difficult to manage
she gives me hot and cold fever
My feelings for her fluctuate wildly between excitement and anxiety, passion and fear
then she leaves me in a cool, cool sweat
I am left feeling both relieved and disappointed, unsure of what comes next, but still feeling the lingering effects of our encounter
I gotta be cool, relax
To handle love and relationships, I need to keep a level head and stay calm under pressure
get hip, get on my tracks
I need to stay up-to-date, informed, and open-minded if I want to succeed in love
take a back seat, hitch-hike
Sometimes in love, you need to let the other person lead, to be a supportive partner, and to be willing to go on an adventure with them
and take a long ride on my motor bike
Life is a journey, and love is one of the wildest and most exciting rides you can take
until i'm ready
I know I have a ways to go before I'm fully prepared and ready to handle the challenges and rewards of love
crazy little thing called love
Love is a wild and unyielding force, with the power to transform and illuminate our lives
crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Love is both exhilarating and terrifying, intense and fleeting, but always worth the risk
Contributed by Samuel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.