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.
Dance With Me
Various Artists Lyrics
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Let your worries fade with every
step you take
Baby whatcha' waiting for
Let the tango take control
Feel the music inside your soul (Oh)
My hand is out, just grab a hold
Watch time fade away
keep you safe
The lyrics of "Dance With Me" by Various Artists are a call for the listener to join the singer in their world and let go of their worries, allowing the music to take over. The first line, "Follow me into my world," is an invitation to the listener to join the singer in their own personal space where they can feel comfortable to be themselves. The song encourages the listener to let go and allow the tango to take control, which is a strong indication that the singer wants the listener to dance with them. Additionally, the lyric "Feel the music inside your soul" highlights the importance of connecting with the music on a deep level, which can have a cathartic effect on the soul.
In the second verse, the singer extends their hand to the listener, signifying their willingness to guide them through the experience. The lyrics "Watch time fade away" suggests that dancing can be a meditative experience that allows one to live in the present. The final lyric, "My arms will keep you safe," adds a nurturing aspect to the song that fosters the idea that the singer wants to protect the listener from their worries and provide a safe space for them to let go.
Writer(s): Charlene Licera, Raymond Alexander Cham
Contributed by Vivian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.