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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.

Fire
Various Artists Lyrics

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Fire, fire
Fire, fire

The way you walk and talk really sets me off
To a full alarm, child, yes, it does, uh
The way you squeeze and tease, knocks to me my knees
'Cause I'm smokin', baby, baby

The way you swerve and curve, really wrecks my nerves
And I'm so excited, child yeah
The way you push, push let's me know that you're good
You're gonna get your wish oh, yeah

Fire, fire
Got me burnin', burnin', burnin'
Got me burnin', burnin', burnin' yeah
Got me burnin', burnin', burnin' yeah

Woo hoo hoo baby
Start burnin', burnin' baby
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Burnin', burnin' baby oh baby

[Incomprehensible] When you shake what you got
And girl, you've got a lot
You're really somethin', child, yes, you are
When you're hot you're hot, you really shoot your shot
You're dynamite child

Well, I can tell by your game
You're gonna start a flame
Love, baby, baby
I'm not gon' choke from the smoke
Got me tightenin' up my stroke
Do you feel it, girl, yeah?

Got me burnin' got mt burnin'
Got me burnin' got mt burnin'

Got me burnin' got mt burnin'
...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Fire" by Various Artists talk about the intense passion and desire the artist has for someone. The repetitive use of the word "fire" throughout the lyrics intensifies the feeling of passion and excitement. The artist describes how the person's walk, talk, and body movements set him off, like a full alarm. The person's teasing and squeezing leave the artist in a state of arousal, causing him to feel like he is on fire.

The lyrics also describe how the person's movements and curves make the artist's nerves wrecked, and he even feels like he's choking from the smoke caused by the intense emotions. The lyrics depict how the fire from the passion is so intense that it makes the artist's body burn.

Overall, "Fire" by Various Artists is a song about the intense passion and desire that one feels for another person, and how that passion can set one's body and soul on fire.

Line by Line Meaning

Fire, fire
The song begins with the repetition of the phrase 'fire, fire' which sets the tone of the song and signifies that the passion and desire for the subject matter is strong.

The way you walk and talk really sets me off
The singer is intrigued and smitten by the way the person they are talking to walks and talks, as it ignites a strong physical and emotional attraction within them.

To a full alarm, child, yes, it does, uh
The attraction the singer feels is so intense that it acts as a metaphorical 'full alarm' in their mind which they cannot ignore.

The way you squeeze and tease, knocks to me my knees
The subject's actions of squeezing and teasing the artist make them feel weak in the knees as it intensifies their desire.

'Cause I'm smokin', baby, baby
The artist is consumed by their passion and desire, to the point where they feel like they are on fire and 'smokin'.

The way you swerve and curve, really wrecks my nerves
The subject's movements and curves make the singer feel nervous and excited at the same time as they anticipate what is to come.

And I'm so excited, child yeah
The singer is filled with excitement at the thought of being with the person they desire, which is emphasized through the use of the word 'child' as an exclamation of excitement.

The way you push, push let's me know that you're good
The subject's actions of pushing against the artist lets them know that they are confident and good at what they do, which further heightens the artist's desire.

You're gonna get your wish oh, yeah
The artist is confident that they will get what they desire from the subject, and this line adds an element of anticipation and excitement to the song.

Got me burnin', burnin', burnin'
The repetition of the phrase 'burnin', burnin', burnin'' signifies the intense desire and passion that the artist is feeling for the subject.

Woo hoo hoo baby
This line is an exclamation of excitement, adding to the passionate tone of the song.

Start burnin', burnin' baby
The artist urges the subject to start the fire of passion between them, using the phrase 'burnin', burnin' baby' at the end of the line which emphasizes urgency and desire.

[Incomprehensible] When you shake what you got
This line is unclear, but it seems to refer to the excitement felt by the singer when the subject shows off their physical assets.

And girl, you've got a lot
The singer is impressed by the subject's physical attributes, emphasizing the theme of physical attraction in the song.

You're really somethin', child, yes, you are
The singer is once again expressing their excitement and infatuation with the subject, using the phrase 'child' to emphasize their playful and carefree attitude.

When you're hot you're hot, you really shoot your shot
This line refers to the subject being confident and assertive with their actions, which further adds to the artist's desire and passion for them.

You're dynamite child
The artist uses the phrase 'dynamite child' to express their admiration and desire for the subject, emphasizing their explosive and irresistible nature.

Well, I can tell by your game
The singer is able to tell from the subject's actions and behavior that they are confident and experienced in seduction and romantic interactions.

You're gonna start a flame
The singer is confident that the subject's actions and personality will ignite the flame of passion between them, further emphasizing their desire for them.

Love, baby, baby
The repetition of the phrase 'baby, baby' with the addition of the word 'love' conveys the depth of the artist's feelings and emphasizes the romantic aspect of the song.

I'm not gon' choke from the smoke
This line suggests that the artist is not afraid to embrace their passion and desire and will not restrain themselves, even if it means experiencing the negative consequences that come with it.

Got me tightenin' up my stroke
The artist is so consumed by their passion that even their physical movements are affected, suggesting a sense of urgency and intensity.

Do you feel it, girl, yeah?
The singer is seeking validation for their passion and desire from the subject, asking them if they feel the intensity of the moment too.

Contributed by Ava S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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