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.
Devotion
Various Artists Lyrics
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I've been working, salvation out on my knees
There is nothing better than knowing
That we are redeemed
Unbelieving trusting in creative hands,
I am praying for our world to bow to your plan
And this one thought is unmistakable
I take up my cross and follow you Lord
When you stand the tall trees and mountains bow
When you speak the fiercest of oceans is still
And I see the sinner seek devotion
The lost become chosen, and I fall to my knees
Unforgiven, my savior who did not deserve death
He was blameless and I was lost in shamefulness
Undelivered, but it doesn't seem right
Unless I keep my eyes focused on the savior who gave his live
In the middle of a world that denies it believes
It is breaking apart at the very seams
There is one thing to be alive for
And it's to take up my cross and follow you Lord
I will take up my cross and follow Lord where you lead me
And I will take up my cross and follow wherever you go
The lyrics of "Devotion" by Various Artists speak of a journey of faith and salvation. The writer shares their experience of running and striving to understand the world and their place in it. They acknowledge the power of redemption and the trust they have in the hands of the creator. Their devotion to God is unwavering, and they describe the moment when they fall to their knees, watching sinners become devoted and the lost become found. The writer reflects on the savior who took on the burden of their sins, and they feel grateful to have found salvation in his love. As the world seems to be falling apart, the writer concludes that there is only one thing worth living for and that is to take up their cross and follow their lord.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been running, trying to be one who sees
I have been striving to attain a higher level of consciousness and perception.
I've been working, salvation out on my knees
I have been earnestly seeking redemption through prayer and supplication.
There is nothing better than knowing
That we are redeemed
Being aware of the fact that we are saved is the ultimate feeling of satisfaction.
Unbelieving trusting in creative hands,
I am praying for our world to bow to your plan
Even though I doubt, I have faith in divine intervention and I am beseeching for the world to follow your will.
And this one thought is unmistakable
I take up my cross and follow you Lord
It is an absolute certainty that I will carry my burden and adhere to your teachings.
When you stand the tall trees and mountains bow
When you speak the fiercest of oceans is still
Your power is so great that even the strongest and mightiest of nature submits to your commands.
And I see the sinner seek devotion
The lost become chosen, and I fall to my knees
Witnessing those who have strayed from the path seeking redemption fills me with humility and gratitude.
Unforgiven, my savior who did not deserve death
He was blameless and I was lost in shamefulness
Although you were innocent, you suffered for our sins, while I was consumed by feelings of guilt and unworthiness.
Undelivered, but it doesn't seem right
Unless I keep my eyes focused on the savior who gave his live
Although I sometimes feel let down, I know that as long as I keep my gaze fixed upon you, my salvation is assured.
In the middle of a world that denies it believes
It is breaking apart at the very seams
Living in a society that rejects the notion of faith causes it to crumble from within.
There is one thing to be alive for
And it's to take up my cross and follow you Lord
The sole purpose of my existence is to embrace my difficulties and be guided by your teachings.
I will take up my cross and follow Lord where you lead me
And I will take up my cross and follow wherever you go
I will sacrifice anything that stands in the way of following your path, no matter where it leads.
Contributed by Benjamin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.