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.
Destiny
Various Artists Lyrics
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Hey
(I want a Soldier!)
The way you got it, I'm the hottest around
They'll know it when they see you rollin' impala's around
(I got a Soldier!)
Wit the top down feeling the sounds
Quakin' and vibratin' your thighs ridin' harder than guys
When them lames be spittin' at you tell ‘ em don't even try it
To shot it wit Chelle and kick it wit Kelly or holla at B
Ya, gotta be g's you way outta your league
Please!
First Verse: Kelly (Dc)
We like dem boys that be in them lac's leanin'{Leanin'}
Open their mouth their grill gleamin'{Gleamin'}
Candy paint, keep that whip clean and {Clean and}
(They always be talkin that country slang, we like)
They keep that beat that be in the back beatin'{Beatin'}
Eyes be so low from there chief {chief and}
I love how he keep my body screamin' {Screamin'}
A rude boy that's good to me, wit street credibility
Hook: dc
If his status ain't hood
I ain't checkin' for him
Betta be street if he lookin' at me
I need a soldier
That ain't scared to stand up for me
Known to carry big things
If you know what I mean
If his status ain't hood
I ain't checkin' for him
Betta be street if he looking at me
I need a soldier
That ain't scared to stand up for me
Gotta know to get dough
And he betta be street
Second Verse: Beyonce (Dc)
We like dem boys up top from the bk {Bk}
Know how to flip that money three ways {Three ways}
Always ridin' big on the freeway {Freeway}
(Wit that east coast slang that us country girls be like)
Low cut -- wit the deep waves {deep waves}
So quick to snatch up your Beyonce {Beyonce}
Always comin down poppin our way {Our way}
(Tellin us that country girls the kinda girl they like)
Hook: dc
If his status ain't hood
I ain't checkin' for him
Betta be street if he lookin' at me
I need a soldier
That ain't scared to stand up for me
Known to carry big things
If you know what I mean
If his status ain't hood
I ain't checkin' for him
Betta be street if he looking at me
I need a soldier
That ain't scared to stand up for me
Gotta know to get dough
And he betta be street
Bridge: Beyonce (Dc):
I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at)
They wanna take care of me (Where they at)
I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at)
Don't mind takin one for me (Where they at)
I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at)
They wanna spend that on me (Where they at)
I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at)
Wouldn't mind puttin that on me (Where they at)
2nd Rap: Lil Wayne
Hey, see cash money is a army
I'm walkin' wit purple hearts on me
You talkin' to the sargeant
Body marked up like the subway in harlem
Call him, weezy f baby, please say the baby
If you don't see me on the block I ain't tryna hide
I blend in wit the hood, I'm camouflage
Bandana tied, so mommy join my troop
Now every time she hear my name she so.. Umf…
Verse 3: Michelle (Dc)
I like dem boys over there they lookin' strong tonight {Strong tonight}
Just might give one the phone tonight {Phone tonight}
Homey in the dickies in my zone tonight {Zone tonight}
He don't know it might be on tonight {On tonight}
Ooh he lookin' good and he talkin' right {Talkin' right}
He the type that might change my life {Change my life}
Everytime he look at me my girls be like {Girls be like}
(That one may be the one tonight)
Hook: dc
If his status ain't hood
I ain't checkin' for him
Betta be street if he lookin' at me
I need a soldier
That ain't scared to stand up for me
Known to carry big things
If you know what I mean
If his status ain't hood
I ain't checkin' for him
Betta be street if he looking at me
I need a soldier
That ain't scared to stand up for me
Gotta know to get dough
And he betta be street
Bridge: Beyonce (Dc):
I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at)
They wanna take care of me (Where they at)
I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at)
Wouldn't mind puttin that on me (Where they at)
The song Destiny, featuring various artists including T.I, Kelly, Beyonce, Michelle, and Lil Wayne, is an ode to strong, street-smart men who take care of their women. The first verse, sung by Kelly, expresses a love for men who drive in fancy cars that are kept immaculately clean, while the second verse, performed by Beyonce, extols the virtues of men from New York who are adept at making money. Michelle takes center stage in the third verse, where she talks about the charisma of a particular man and how he has caught her eye. The chorus sung by DC is a repeating reminder that the women feel most secure when their man is tough enough to stand up for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
I want to talk to you.
(I want a Soldier!)
I'm looking for a brave and loyal man.
The way you got it, I'm the hottest around
I'm confident and attractive.
They'll know it when they see you rollin' impala's around
People know I'm successful and have good taste.
(I got a Soldier!)
I found my brave and loyal man.
Wit the top down feeling the sounds
I'm enjoying life and listening to music.
Quakin' and vibratin' your thighs ridin' harder than guys
I'm riding fast and feeling the power and excitement.
Wit the chrome wheels at the bottom, white leather inside
My car is flashy and luxurious.
When them lames be spittin' at you tell ‘ em don't even try it
Don't pay attention to the negative comments.
To shot it wit Chelle and kick it wit Kelly or holla at B
We are a talented group of women who people want to be around.
Ya, gotta be g’s you way outta your league
You have to be cool and confident to hang out with us.
Please!
You better be impressive if you want to be with me.
We like dem boys that be in them lac's leanin'{Leanin'}
We like men who drive expensive cars and lean back in them.
Open their mouth their grill gleamin'{Gleamin'}
We like men with shiny and expensive jewelry.
Candy paint, keep that whip clean and {Clean and}
We like men who take care of their cars and keep them clean.
(They always be talkin that country slang, we like)
We like men who have Southern accents.
They keep that beat that be in the back beatin'{Beatin'}
We like men who listen to music with heavy bass.
Eyes be so low from there chief {chief and}
We like men who smoke weed and get high.
I love how he keep my body screamin' {Screamin'}
We like men who are good in bed.
A rude boy that's good to me, wit street credibility
We like bad boys who treat us well and are respected in the streets.
If his status ain't hood
If he's not tough and respected in the streets,
I ain't checkin' for him
I'm not interested in him.
Betta be street if he lookin' at me
He better be cool and tough if he likes me.
I need a soldier
I want a brave and loyal man.
That ain't scared to stand up for me
Who will protect and defend me.
Known to carry big things
Who has weapons and is not afraid to use them.
If you know what I mean
If you understand my implication.
Gotta know to get dough
He has to know how to make money.
And he betta be street
He has to be tough and respected in the streets.
We like dem boys up top from the bk {Bk}
We like men who are from Brooklyn.
Know how to flip that money three ways {Three ways}
We like men who are good at making money.
Always ridin' big on the freeway {Freeway}
We like men who drive nice and fast cars on the highway.
(Wit that east coast slang that us country girls be like)
We like men who have a Northeastern accent.
Low cut -- wit the deep waves {deep waves}
We like men who have short hair with deep waves.
So quick to snatch up your Beyonce {Beyonce}
Men are eager to date me.
Always comin down poppin our way {Our way}
They always come to us.
(Tellin us that country girls the kinda girl they like)
They say they like women from the country.
I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at)
I know there are some tough men around here.
They wanna take care of me (Where they at)
They want to protect and provide for me.
Don't mind takin one for me (Where they at)
They're willing to fight for me.
They wanna spend that on me (Where they at)
They're willing to spend their money on me.
Wouldn't mind puttin that on me (Where they at)
They're willing to buy me expensive things.
Hey, see cash money is a army
Cash Money is a powerful group.
I'm walkin' wit purple hearts on me
I'm proud to be a soldier and have received this honor.
You talkin' to the sargeant
I'm in charge and you better listen to me.
Body marked up like the subway in harlem
I have tattoos all over my body.
Call him, weezy f baby, please say the baby
Call me by my nickname, Weezy F Baby.
If you don't see me on the block I ain't tryna hide
If I'm not on the street, it's not because I'm hiding.
I blend in wit the hood, I'm camouflage
I fit in with the tough and gritty atmosphere of the street.
Bandana tied, so mommy join my troop
I have a bandana tied around my head and I'm inviting women to join my exclusive group.
Now every time she hear my name she so.. Umf…
When women hear my name, they get excited.
I like dem boys over there they lookin' strong tonight {Strong tonight}
I like the look of the men over there, they look tough and attractive.
Just might give one the phone tonight {Phone tonight}
I might give one my phone number tonight.
Homey in the dickies in my zone tonight {Zone tonight}
The man wearing Dickies pants in my area looks promising.
He don't know it might be on tonight {On tonight}
He doesn't know that tonight might be the night we hook up.
Ooh he lookin' good and he talkin' right {Talkin' right}
He's looking and sounding good to me.
He the type that might change my life {Change my life}
He's the type of man who might have a big impact on my life.
Everytime he look at me my girls be like {Girls be like}
My friends notice how this man is looking at me.
Contributed by Cole T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.