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.
Disco Inferno
Various Artists Lyrics
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(burn baby burn)
(burn baby burn)
To my surprise, one hundred storeys high
people getting loose y'all, getting down on the roof
folks are screaming, out of control
it was so entertaining when the boogie started to explode
i heard somebody say
(burn baby burn) burn that mother down
(burn baby burn) disco inferno
(burn baby burn) burn that mother down
Satisfaction came in a chain reaction
(burnin)
i couldn't get enough, so i had to self-destruct
the heat was on, rising to the top
everybody is going strong, and that is when my spark got hot
i heard somebody say
(burn baby burn) disco inferno
(burn baby burn) burn that mother down
(burn baby burn) disco inferno
(burn baby burn) burn that mother down
Up above my head
i hear music in the air
that makes me know
there's a party somewhere
(just can't stop) when my spark gets hot
(just can't stop) when my spark gets hot
The song "Disco Inferno" by Various Artists is an upbeat classic disco song that is a celebration of the culture and energy of the disco scene. The first verse describes a scene of people dancing and having a good time on the roof of a building, with the music and the atmosphere creating a sense of excitement and liberation. The chorus of "burn baby burn" is a call to action, an incitement to keep the fire of the disco inferno going.
The second verse focuses on the singer's own experience of the disco scene, where the combination of the music, the heat, and the energy of the crowd creates a sense of euphoria and self-destructive abandon. The phrase "burnin" is repeated and reinforces the idea that the music and the scene are so hot that they are about to explode. The final verse describes the sense of joy and connection that comes from the shared experience of disco, a feeling of being part of a community where everyone is caught up in the same ecstatic frenzy.
Overall, "Disco Inferno" is a celebration of the power of music and dance to bring people together and create a sense of freedom and joy. It captures the energy and excitement of the disco era and remains an enduring classic that continues to inspire people to dance and have a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
(burn baby burn)
This is a chant that repeats throughout the song, encouraging people to burn the dance floor with their energy.
To my surprise, one hundred storeys high
The location where the song takes place is on a rooftop one hundred stories high, giving a birds-eye view of the city.
people getting loose y'all, getting down on the roof
The energy of the song is causing people to let loose and dance on the rooftop.
folks are screaming, out of control
The excitement level is so high that people are screaming and losing control.
it was so entertaining when the boogie started to explode
The start of the dance party was so entertaining that the energy began to explode and grow.
i heard somebody say
A voice can be heard expressing the energy and excitement of the song.
(burn baby burn) disco inferno
The same chant that began the song is repeated again, emphasizing the intensity of the rhythm.
(burn baby burn) burn that mother down
The chant, repeated again, is meant to encourage people to burn the dance floor down with their energy and passion.
Satisfaction came in a chain reaction
The satisfaction of the party and dance energy was unstoppable and continued to spread like a chain reaction.
(burnin)
An additional chant, emphasizing the heat and intensity of the dance energy.
i couldn't get enough, so i had to self-destruct
The energy and excitement of the dance party was so powerful that the singer felt they had to completely let go and dance without holding back.
the heat was on, rising to the top
The rhythm and energy of the dance party was increasing and intensifying.
everybody is going strong, and that is when my spark got hot
The excitement and energy of the group was contagious and sparked the intensity within the singer to dance even harder.
Up above my head
The singer is pausing to take in the moment and surroundings while dancing.
i hear music in the air
The energy of the dance party is creating a palpable energy in the air.
that makes me know
The energy of the music and dance party is affecting the artist's senses deeply.
there's a party somewhere
The artist is acknowledging the universal appeal of partying and dancing to music that can bring different people together.
(just can't stop) when my spark gets hot
The singer is emphasizing their own personal connection and passion for the dance energy, and how it's difficult for them to stop dancing when they feel fully engaged.
Contributed by Elizabeth L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.