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.
Doctor Doctor
Various Artists Lyrics
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I been thinking
I can't hold you
Another sign above
Doctor, doctor
Tell me what to do
I got sunlight next to you
Doctor, doctor
Will the difference be adjourned
Could I help 'em only standing
Could I be the one to do
Doctor, doctor
What??? you
I been round by the river land
Where the sun burns burns bold and
All he ever [track "skips"] next to you
[music fades out, then back in]
Any wanna gonna man of wanna buy a taking you down
I was thinking of you
Round about wanna gonna say
Any other bonna down a on ya all the time that you wanted
I was all in the grave... i was down the ground
Put another [gets cut off]
The lyrics of Doctor Doctor by Various Artists describe a person who is experiencing heartbreak and seeks advice from a doctor on what to do. The person acknowledges that they cannot hold their loved one anymore and they have thoughts running through their mind. However, there is a glimmer of hope for this person as they have the person they love next to them despite the heartbreak. The person pleads with the doctor to tell them what to do as they have a heartbreak in their pocket. The lyrics continue with the person questioning the doctor's ability to make a difference in their situation and whether they could be the one to help themselves.
The song presents heartbreak as a common phenomenon, and the lyrics suggest that seeking help from a professional like a doctor can be helpful. The song provides some sense of hope to those that may be experiencing heartbreak, suggesting that they can deal with the pain and move forward, possibly by seeking help or relying on the support of those close to them.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't hold you baby
I am unable to hold you, my love for you has grown too much
I been thinking
I have been contemplating about our relationship
I can't hold you
I am overwhelmed with emotions for you
Another sign above
There are other signs which suggest that our love may not work
Doctor, doctor
I need guidance and advice
Tell me what to do
Please advise me on how to overcome my emotional struggles
I got heartbreak in my pocket
I am carrying emotional pain with me
I got sunlight next to you
Despite my struggles, I find happiness when I am with you
Will the difference be adjourned
Can our differences be resolved?
Could I help 'em only standing
I am trying to be supportive but feel helpless
Could I be the one to do
Is it possible for me to solve our problems?
What??? you
I am struggling to express my thoughts
I been round by the river land
I have been wandering, trying to clear my thoughts
Where the sun burns burns bold and
I am in a place where the sun is intense and overwhelming
All he ever [track "skips"] next to you
I am at a loss for words to describe my emotions when I am with you
Any wanna gonna man of wanna buy a taking you down
I am willing to fight for you
I was thinking of you
You are always on my mind
Round about wanna gonna say
I am struggling to articulate my feelings
Any other bonna down a on ya all the time that you wanted
I am willing to do anything to make you happy
I was all in the grave... i was down the ground
I was feeling low and hopeless
Put another [gets cut off]
The thoughts and emotions are overwhelming and cannot be put into words
Writer(s): JACK CHRISTOPHER ALLSOPP
Contributed by Natalie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.