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.
Don't Go
Various Artists Lyrics
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I couldn't if I tried
Ah, Honey, if I get restless
Baby, you're not that kind
Don't go breaking my heart
You take the weight off of me
Ah, Honey, when you knock on my door
Ooh-hoo, and nobody knows it
When I was down
I was your clown
Ooh-hoo, and nobody knows it
Right from the start
I gave you my heart
Ooh-hoo.. I gave you my heart
So don't go breaking my heart
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart
And nobody told us
`Cause nobody showed us
And now it's up to us, Babe
Ooh I think we can make it
So don't misunderstand me
You put the light in my life
Oh, you put the sparks to the flame
I've got your heart in my sights
Ooh-hoo, and nobody knows it
When I was down
I was your clown
Ooh-hoo, and nobody knows it
Right from the start
I gave you my heart
Ooh-hoo.. I gave you my heart
Don't go breaking my heart
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart
Ooh-hoo, and nobody knows it
When I was down
I was your clown
Right from the start
I gave you my heart
Ooh-hoo.. I gave you my heart
Don't go breaking my heart
I won't go breaking your heart
(Don't go breakin' my, don't go breakin' my)
Don't go breaking my heart
(Don't go breakin' my, don't go breakin' my)
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart
(Don't go breakin' my)
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart
(Don't go breakin' my)
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart
(Don't go breakin' my)
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart
(Don't go breakin' my)
I won't go breaking your heart
The song “Don't Go Breaking My Heart” is a love song that speaks about the fear of getting hurt once again. The lyrics are simple and emotional, conveying the sentiment of the singer towards the person they're addressing as “Honey.” The chorus sings, "Don't go breaking my heart/I won't go breaking your heart," signifying that both partners need each other, and they are both scared of getting hurt.
The singer expresses to the person they're singing to that they don't want them to leave, and they should not break their heart. The “I gave you my heart” phrase reflects a deep connection of the singer towards the person they're addressing. The fear of getting hurt, however, is still lingering, as they don't want this person to break their heart.
The song's tone is optimistic about the future, and the singer feels the love is mutual. The singer believes they can make it in their relationship even though they both have apprehensions. The last verses, "Ooh-hoo, and nobody knows it/Right from the start/I gave you my heart," reflect the deep love and trust the singer has for their partner, and they hope their relationship will last long.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't go breaking my heart
I don't want you to hurt me emotionally or leave me
I couldn't if I tried
It's impossible for me to break your heart because I love you too much
Ah, Honey, if I get restless
Sweetheart, if I become uneasy or anxious
Baby, you're not that kind
You're not the type of person to do something that would make me feel unsure or insecure
You take the weight off of me
You relieve my stress and worries
Ah, Honey, when you knock on my door
Sweetheart, when you come to see me
Ooh, I gave you my key
I trust you so much that I've given you the access to my home
Ooh-hoo, and nobody knows it
No one else is aware of our love and connection
When I was down
When I was feeling sad and helpless
I was your clown
You were the one who made me laugh and forget my worries
Right from the start
From the beginning of our relationship
I gave you my heart
I have loved you completely and without reservation
So don't go breaking my heart
Please don't do anything to jeopardize our relationship or trust
And nobody told us
No one gave us guidance or advice
`Cause nobody showed us
We had to figure out how to love each other on our own
And now it's up to us, Babe
The responsibility for the success of our love story lies with us
Ooh I think we can make it
I believe that we can succeed and overcome any challenges together
So don't misunderstand me
Please don't misinterpret my intentions or feelings
You put the light in my life
Your love has brightened my world and given me hope
Oh, you put the sparks to the flame
You've ignited the passion and intensity of our love
I've got your heart in my sights
I'm focused on protecting your heart and loving you unconditionally
I won't go breaking your heart
I promise not to hurt you or break your trust
(Don't go breakin' my)
I won't go breaking your heart
I promise to love you fully and sincerely
Don't go breaking my heart
Please don't hurt me emotionally or betray my trust
(Don't go breakin' my)
I won't go breaking your heart
I'll always be there for you and support you
Don't go breaking my heart
I need you and our love more than anything
(Don't go breakin' my)
I won't go breaking your heart
I'll do everything in my power to ensure the success of our love
Don't go breaking my heart
I love you and I'm counting on you to stay with me
(Don't go breakin' my)
I won't go breaking your heart
Our love story will withstand any obstacle and will last forever
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Elton John, Bernie Taupin
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