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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 Worry
Various Artists Lyrics

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Here's a little song I wrote
You might want to sing it note for note
Don't Worry - Be Happy
In every life we have some trouble
But when you worry you make it Double
Don't Worry - Be Happy
Ain't got no place to lay your head,
somebody came and took your bed

Don't Worry, Be Happy
The landlord say your rent is late,
he may have to litigate
Don't Worry - Be Happy
Ain't got not cash, ain't got no style,
ain't got no gal to make you smile
Don't Worry - Be Happy
Cause when you worry your face will frown

and that will bring everybody down
Don't Worry - Be Happy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Don't Worry" by Various Artists are a simple yet powerful reminder to embrace a positive mindset in the face of life's troubles. The song encourages listeners to let go of worry and focus on happiness instead. The opening lines, "Here's a little song I wrote, You might want to sing it note for note," set the tone for a lighthearted and catchy tune that aims to uplift the spirits of those who hear it.

The main message of the song is captured in the repeated refrain, "Don't Worry - Be Happy." It highlights the fact that worrying only exacerbates troubles, as stated in the line, "But when you worry you make it Double." The lyrics go on to describe various challenging situations, such as not having a place to stay or facing financial difficulties, but the overall message remains the same: worrying doesn't solve problems but instead brings everyone's mood down.

Through playful and simplistic lyrics, "Don't Worry" delivers a profound message about the power of positive thinking. It urges listeners to let go of their worries and instead embrace a happier mindset. The song reminds us that even in our darkest moments, choosing happiness can make a significant difference in both our lives and the lives of those around us.

Line by Line Meaning

Here's a little song I wrote
I have written a small song

You might want to sing it note for note
You may want to sing it exactly as it is

Don't Worry - Be Happy
Do not worry, just be happy

In every life, we have some trouble
Difficulties are part of everyone's life

But when you worry you make it Double
However, worrying only increases the trouble

Don't Worry - Be Happy
Do not worry, just be happy

Ain't got no place to lay your head
You have no place to rest

Somebody came and took your bed
Someone came and took away your bed

Don't Worry, Be Happy
Do not worry, just be happy

The landlord says your rent is late
The landlord tells you that your rent is overdue

He may have to litigate
He might have to take legal action