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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.

Delight
Various Artists Lyrics

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I'm startin to believe boy
That this was meant to be boy
Cause I believe in karma
Boy, do you believe in karma?

So forget about your past life
Cause this could be last life
We're gonna reach nirvana

Boy, we're gonna be reach nirvana

Chours

Each time you put your lips to mine
Its like a taste of Buddha's love
I see the gates of paradise
You're a taste of Buddha's delight
Tell me all your fantasies tonight
And I will make them happen
And im not satisfied if i dont get my Buddha's delight

Oh Shanti Shanti(2X)

Like center meditation
You give me elevation
Can you take me higher?
I wonder, can you take me higher
I wanna revalation and sweet salvation
and the eternal fire
Show me the eternal fire

CHOURS

I've got to have my Buddha's delight
Oh Shanti Shanti
I've got to have my Buddha delight
Oh Shanti Shanti

(indian singing)

Chorus

la la la

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Delight" by Various Artists depict a profound and spiritual connection between two individuals, using the imagery of Buddhism and its concepts. The song explores the idea that their meeting and relationship was destined to happen, as they both believe in the power of karma. The repetition of the question, "Boy, do you believe in karma?", emphasizes the importance of this belief in their connection.

The lyrics encourage the listener to let go of their past life and focus on the present moment, as it could potentially be their last life. They express a desire to reach nirvana, which symbolizes the ultimate state of enlightenment and freedom from suffering. By stating, "We're gonna reach nirvana, Boy, we're gonna reach nirvana", it suggests that they believe their relationship could lead them to this state of bliss.

The chorus introduces the metaphor of kissing as a taste of Buddha's love. This suggests that their intimate connection brings them a sense of spiritual fulfillment and happiness. They describe this experience as seeing the gates of paradise, signifying the bliss and fulfillment that their relationship brings them. In this context, the phrase "Buddha's delight" is used to represent the ultimate satisfaction and contentment they feel when they are together.

The lyrics continue with references to meditation and elevation, indicating that their connection takes them to a higher state of consciousness. They wonder if this person can take them even higher and provide them with revelation and salvation. The mention of "the eternal fire" possibly refers to the passion and intensity they feel in their relationship, as well as the transformative power it holds.

The repetition of the phrase "Oh Shanti Shanti" at various points in the song serves as a mantra or a prayer for peace and tranquility. It reinforces the spiritual nature of their connection and acts as a transcendent element throughout the lyrics.

Overall, the lyrics of "Delight" convey a deep spiritual connection between two individuals who believe in karma and seek enlightenment through their relationship. The song suggests that their love and intimacy bring them a taste of spiritual fulfillment and delight, leading them towards the ultimate state of bliss. The use of Buddhism-inspired imagery adds a metaphorical layer to the lyrics, enhancing the song's spiritual and transformative themes.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm startin to believe boy
I am beginning to have faith, my dear

That this was meant to be boy
That destiny has brought us together, my dear

Cause I believe in karma
Because I trust in the concept of karma

Boy, do you believe in karma?
My dear, do you also have faith in karma?

So forget about your past life
Let go of your previous existence

Cause this could be last life
For this could be our final journey

We're gonna reach nirvana
We shall attain enlightenment

Boy, we're gonna be reach nirvana
My dear, we shall achieve nirvana together

Each time you put your lips to mine
Every time our lips touch

Its like a taste of Buddha's love
It feels like experiencing the love of Buddha

I see the gates of paradise
I envision the entrance to paradise