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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.

Date Night
Various Artists Lyrics

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Date night tonight
Gonna go out, get some food
Have a few drinks
Forget we have kids for a little bit, la, yeah

Date night tonight, yeah
Gonna go out, get some food
Have a few drinks

Forget we have kids for a little bit

Gonna go out, get some food
Have a few drinks
Forget we have kids for a little bit, la, yeah (It's just what we do)

Date night, date night
Date night
Gonna go out, get some food
Have a few drinks

Forget we have kids for a little bit
Date night tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Night Night Theme" by Various Artists showcase the longing for a break from the hectic duties of parenthood. The chorus mentions the much-needed "date night" as an opportunity to escape from parental responsibilities for a little while. The lyrics suggest that the couple plans to go out and enjoy some food and drinks while forgetting they have kids for some time.

The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the eagerness of the couple to have a date night as they keep saying it over and over again. The song puts forth the idea that parents require alone time to rejuvenate their relationship and themselves. The lyrics of the song have a relatable quality and highlight the struggles that come with parenthood.

The lyrics of "Night Night Theme" by Various Artists highlight the dire need for alone time for parents. The song resonates with young parents who can relate to the fact that socializing and nurturing one's relationship with their spouse is a challenging task with young kids needing constant attention.

Line by Line Meaning

Date night tonight
An evening designated for spending time with one's partner

Gonna go out, get some food
Plan to dine at a restaurant or eatery

Have a few drinks
Intending to consume alcoholic beverages in moderation

Forget we have kids for a little bit, la, yeah
Temporary escape from parental responsibilities in order to indulge in the moment

It's just what we do
A common activity or routine that is typical in the lives of the individuals

Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC.
Written by: Loren Bouchard

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