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.
Everybody Dance
Various Artists Lyrics
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Clap your hands, clap your hands
Everybody dance, do-do-do
Clap your hands, clap you hands
Everybody dance, do-do-do
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Everybody dance, do-do-do
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Puts a smile on your face
Any time, anyplace
Dancing helps relieve the pain
Soothes your mind, makes you happy again
Listen to those dancing feet
Close your eyes and let go
But it don't mean a thing
If it ain't got that swing
Bop-shoo-wa, bop-shoo-wa, bop-shoo-wa
Clap your hands, clap you hands
Everybody dance, do-do-do
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Everybody dance, do-do-do
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Spinning all around the floor
Just like Rogers and Astaire
Who found love without a care
Stepping to our favorite tune
The good times always end too soon
Everybody's dancing
Lift your feet, have some fun
Come on everybody, get on your feet
Clap your hands
Everybody's screaming
Clap your hands, clap you hands
Everybody dance, do-do-do
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Everybody dance, do-do-do
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Everybody dance, do-do-do
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Everybody dance, do-do-do
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Everybody dance, do-do-do
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Everybody dance, do-do-do
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Do-do-do
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Everybody dance, do-do-do
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Everybody dance, do-do-do
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Everybody dance, do-do-do
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Everybody dance, do-do-do
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Everybody dance, do-do-do
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Everybody dance, do-do-do
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Everybody dance, do-do-do
Clap your hands, clap your hands
The song "Everybody Dance" by Various Artists is an upbeat and energetic dance track that is all about the power of music and dancing. The first four lines of the song set the tone and message of the entire track: "Everybody dance, do-do-do/ Clap your hands, clap your hands/ Music never lets you down/ Puts a smile on your face." The lyrics emphasize that music is universal and it can uplift the mood of anyone who listens to it. The song plays on the idea that dancing is universally recognized as an expression of joy, release, and connection. It is essentially an invitation to dance with the crowd and lose oneself in the moment.
The lyrics also talk about the emotional and psychological benefits of dancing. "Dancing helps relieve the pain/ Soothes your mind, makes you happy again." The words "close your eyes and let go" suggest that dancing is therapeutic and healing, as it helps people let go of their worries and stresses, even for a short while. The song is a fun and light-hearted anthem about the power of dance and the joy it can bring to people's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody dance, do-do-do
Let's dance together and have fun
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Celebrate and make some noise
Music never lets you down
The power of music can uplift and inspire you
Puts a smile on your face
Music can make you feel happy and joyful
Any time, anyplace
Music can be enjoyed anywhere and at any time
Dancing helps relieve the pain
Moving your body can ease emotional and physical pain
Soothes your mind, makes you happy again
Dancing can calm your mind and lift your spirits
Listen to those dancing feet
Pay attention to the rhythm of the music and move your feet accordingly
Close your eyes and let go
Allow yourself to be fully present in the moment and enjoy the music
But it don't mean a thing
Simply dancing is not enough
If it ain't got that swing
The music needs to have a certain rhythm and energy
Bop-shoo-wa, bop-shoo-wa, bop-shoo-wa
The sound of the music and the beat of the drums
Spinning all around the floor
Dancing without caring about anything else
Just like Rogers and Astaire
Like the famous dancers Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
Who found love without a care
They danced with passion and romance
Stepping to our favorite tune
Dancing to the music that we love the most
The good times always end too soon
We always wish our fun moments could last longer
Lift your feet, have some fun
Let's be light on our feet and enjoy ourselves
Come on everybody, get on your feet
Let's encourage everyone to dance and join the fun
Everybody's screaming
People are shouting and expressing their excitement
Do-do-do
The simple, catchy melody of the song
Writer(s): Bernard Edwards, Nile Gregory Rodgers
Contributed by Riley A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.