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.
Emotion
Various Artists Lyrics
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But the heartache lives on inside
And who's the one you're clinging to
Instead of me tonight?
And where are you now, now that I need you?
Tears on my pillow wherever you go
I'll cry me a river that leads to your ocean
In the words of a broken heart
It's just emotion that's taken me over
Caught up in sorrow, lost in my soul
But if you don't come back
Come home to me, darling
Don't you know there's nobody left in this world
To hold me tight
Don't cha know there's nobody left in this world to kiss goodnight
Goodnight, goodnight
I'm there at your side,
I'm part of all the things you are
But you've got a part of someone else
You've got to find your shining star
And where are you now, now that I need you?
Tears on my pillow wherever you go
I'll cry me a river that leads to your ocean
You never see me fall apart
In the words of a broken heart
It's just emotion that's taken me over
Caught up in sorrow, lost in my soul
But if you don't come back
Come home to me, darling
Don't you know there's nobody left in this world
To hold me tight
Nobody left in this world to kiss goodnight
Goodnight, goodnight
And where are you now, now that I need you?
Tears on my pillow wherever you go
I'll cry me a river that leads to your ocean
You never see me fall apart
In the words of a broken heart
It's just emotion that's taken me over
Caught up in sorrow, lost in my soul
But if you don't come back
Come home to me, darling
Nobody left in this world
To hold me tight
Nobody left in this world to kiss goodnight
Goodnight, goodnight
The lyrics to "Emotion" by Various Artists portray the feeling of heartbreak and loss. The singer is lamenting the fact that their partner has left them and they are left alone with their pain. The lyrics ask where their partner is now that they are in need, and express the deep sorrow and despair they feel. The line "It's just emotion that's taken me over" suggests that the singer is overwhelmed by their feelings, unable to control them.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer was part of their partner's life, but now they have been replaced by someone else who is seen as more important. Despite this, the singer still longs for their partner to return to them, to hold them tight and kiss them goodnight. The use of the word "darling" suggests that the singer still loves their partner and misses them deeply.
Overall, the lyrics to "Emotion" paint a picture of a person who is deeply hurt and longing for the return of their lost love. The emotions conveyed in the song are relatable to many people who have experienced heartbreak and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
It's over and done
The relationship has ended and there is nothing that can be done about it
But the heartache lives on inside
Despite the relationship being over, the pain and hurt are still present and affecting the person
And who's the one you're clinging to
The person is wondering who their former partner is with now and who they are relying on for support
Instead of me tonight?
The person is feeling replaced and wondering why their former partner is not turning to them for comfort
And where are you now, now that I need you?
The person is questioning where their former partner is during their time of need
Tears on my pillow wherever you go
The person is crying and upset no matter where they are or where their former partner is
I'll cry me a river that leads to your ocean
The person will continue to cry and be upset, and their tears will eventually lead back to their former partner
You never see me fall apart
Despite how deeply the breakup has affected the person, they have been trying to keep it together and not show their brokenness
In the words of a broken heart
The person is speaking from the perspective of a heart that has been deeply hurt and shattered
It's just emotion that's taken me over
The person is acknowledging that their emotions have completely consumed them and are running their life
Caught up in sorrow, lost in my soul
The person is lost in their own sadness and is struggling to find themselves again
But if you don't come back
Despite everything, the person still wants their former partner to return to them
Come home to me, darling
The person is pleading with their former partner to come back to them and be with them again
Don't you know there's nobody left in this world
The person is emphasizing how alone and abandoned they feel without their former partner by their side
To hold me tight
The person misses the physical comfort and affection that their former partner used to provide
Don't cha know there's nobody left in this world to kiss goodnight
The person is emphasizing how lonely and empty their nights are without their former partner to share them with
I'm there at your side,
Despite the breakup, the person is still present and supportive of their former partner
I'm part of all the things you are
The person is acknowledging how deeply they were involved in their former partner's life and how much they still feel connected to them
But you've got a part of someone else
The person is acknowledging that their former partner has moved on and is involved with someone new
You've got to find your shining star
The person is encouraging their former partner to continue to explore and find what truly makes them happy and fulfilled
Contributed by Tristan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.