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.
Eye of the Tiger
Various Artists Lyrics
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Took my time, took my chances
Went the distance
Now i'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive
So many times, it happens too fast
You trade your passion for glory
On the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge
Of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all with the
Eye of the tiger
Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds
Still we take to the street
For the kill with the skill to survive
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge
Of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all with the
Eye of the tiger
Risin' up straight to the top
Had the guts, got the glory
Went the distance
Now i'm not gonna stop
Just a man and his will to survive
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge
Of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all with the
Eye of the tiger
"Eye of the Tiger" is a song by the band Survivor that was written specifically for the movie "Rocky III" in 1982. The lyrics of this song relate to Rocky Balboa's story of resilience and strength, as he prepares for his battle with Clubber Lang, the film's antagonist. "Risin' up, back on the street/Took my time, took my chances/Went the distance/Now I'm back on my feet/Just a man and his will to survive" refers to the singer's fight to rise again after being defeated, inspiring listeners to take risks and fight for what they believe in. The verse "So many times, it happens too fast/ You trade your passion for glory/Don't lose your grip/On the dreams of the past/You must fight just to keep them alive" is a warning against giving up on your dreams and interests for the sake of glory.
The chorus, which is perhaps the most famous part of the song, is repeated throughout. It delivers a powerful message of perseverance and fighting spirit. It consists of the repeated phrase "It's the eye of the tiger/It's the thrill of the fight/Risin' up to the challenge/Of our rival/And the last known survivor/Stalks his prey in the night/And he's watching us all with the/Eye of the tiger." The "Eye of the Tiger" evokes an image of a predator and its hard, fearless, and relentless characteristics. Just like the tiger, the singer of the story fights to survive and come out victorious. Through the song, the audience is encouraged to embrace their inner strength and power, which will guide them through life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Risin' up, back on the street
I'm getting up and back to my life after facing hardships
Took my time, took my chances
I didn't rush, I took my chances wisely
Went the distance
I traveled a long way, through thick and thin
Now i'm back on my feet
I've risen again and regained my confidence
Just a man and his will to survive
I am determined to live and overcome all obstacles
So many times, it happens too fast
Life is unpredictable and things can change quickly
You trade your passion for glory
Sometimes you let go of your dreams to achieve success
Don't lose your grip
Don't lose sight of your values and goals
On the dreams of the past
On the dreams you had earlier
You must fight just to keep them alive
You have to struggle and work hard to keep your dreams alive
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the fierce and determined spirit to succeed
It's the thrill of the fight
It's the excitement and energy of taking on challenges
Risin' up to the challenge
Rising to face new challenges
Of our rival
Against someone who wants to see us fail
And the last known survivor
Referring to oneself as a tough survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
Ready to take on challenges any time
And he's watching us all with the
He's determined and focused on his goals, watching others also
Eye of the tiger
With the spirit and mindset of a fighter who never gives up
Face to face, out in the heat
Directly confronting difficulties and challenges
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
Determined and focused, never losing motivation
They stack the odds
The odds are against us
Still we take to the street
We take on the challenge anyway
For the kill with the skill to survive
To overcome the odds and emerge as a winner
Risin' up straight to the top
Taking the direct path to success without any detours
Had the guts, got the glory
Having the courage to take risks and succeeding in the end
Now i'm not gonna stop
I won't give up and will keep going
Just a man and his will to survive
Only the strong will survive and emerge successfully
Writer(s): Iii Sullivan Frankie M., Frank Sullivan, James Michael Peterik
Contributed by Colin N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.