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.
Follow You
Various Artists Lyrics
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I think it means that we've been lost
Maybe one less time is all we need
I can't really help it if my tongue's all tied in knots
Jumping off a bridge, it's just the farthest that I've ever been
Anywhere you go, I'll follow you down
Anyplace but those I know by heart
Anywhere you go, I'll follow you down
I know we're headed somewhere, I can see how far we've come
But still I can't remember anything
Let's not do the wrong thing and I'll swear it might be fun
It's a long way down when all the knots we've tied have come undone
Anywhere you go, I'll follow you down
Anyplace but those I know by heart
Anywhere you go, I'll follow you down
I'll follow you down, but not that far
How you gonna ever find your place
Running in an artificial pace
Are they gonna find us lying face down in the sand
So what the hell now, we've already been forever damned
Anywhere you go I'll follow you down...
The lyrics of "Follow You" by Various Artists convey a sense of fear and uncertainty, as the singer grapples with the idea of following someone else down a path that could be dangerous or unknown. The opening line "Did you see the sky, I think it means that we've been lost" sets an ominous tone, suggesting that the characters are struggling to find direction in their lives. This feeling is reinforced by the reference to jumping off a bridge - a metaphor for taking a leap into the unknown.
The chorus, with its repeated line "Anywhere you go, I'll follow you down," speaks to the loyalty that the singer has for the person they are addressing. However, the subsequent line "Anyplace but those I know by heart" provides a caveat - the singer is willing to follow, but only so far. This idea is reinforced by the line "I'll follow you down, but not that far" - the singer wants to be supportive, but also wants to protect themselves from harm.
The second verse continues with the theme of uncertainty, with the singer acknowledging that they don't know where they are headed, but that they have come a long way. The line "Let's not do the wrong thing and I'll swear it might be fun" suggests a desire for adventure and excitement, but also a fear of making the wrong choice. The final stanza reinforces this sense of doom, with the line "So what the hell now, we've already been forever damned" creating a sense of hopelessness and impending danger.
Overall, "Follow You" is a poignant reflection on the fear and uncertainty that come with pursuing a new path in life, and the loyalty and support that we can offer to each other in the face of these challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you see the sky
Have you noticed the sky?
I think it means that we've been lost
I believe it represents our confusion and lack of direction
Maybe one less time is all we need
Perhaps we only need to make one less mistake to find our way
I can't really help it if my tongue's all tied in knots
I'm struggling to express myself clearly
Jumping off a bridge, it's just the farthest that I've ever been
Taking risks and pushing boundaries is new to me
Anywhere you go, I'll follow you down
I will always be there for you, no matter where life takes us
Anyplace but those I know by heart
I am willing to go anywhere with you, except for the places that hold painful memories
I know we're headed somewhere, I can see how far we've come
I am aware that we are making progress in our journey, even if the destination is unclear
But still I can't remember anything
Despite the progress, I am experiencing some memory loss or forgetfulness
Let's not do the wrong thing and I'll swear it might be fun
Let's make wise choices and enjoy ourselves
It's a long way down when all the knots we've tied have come undone
Things can fall apart quickly when we don't address our problems and untie the knots in our lives
How you gonna ever find your place
How will you ever discover your purpose?
Running in an artificial pace
Living a life that is not true to yourself, moving too quickly
Are they gonna find us lying face down in the sand
Are we going to end up dead or defeated?
So what the hell now, we've already been forever damned
We are already in a bad situation, so what do we do now?
Anywhere you go I'll follow you down...
I will always be there for you, no matter what
Contributed by Claire A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Victor Manuel Doñe Ceballo
My heart is steadfast oh God,
And I won't be led astray by the things
That quickly fade before Your face..
Mi corazon esta dispuesto oh Dios,
Y no sere desviado por las cosas
Que me aparten de tu rostro..
I will follow You
I wrapped up in You
I belong to You
And I was made for this one thing
Is to see and to seek Your goodness...
Te seguire
Me envolviste en ti
Te pertenezco
Y Yo fui hecho para una sola cosa
es ver y buscar tu bondad..
Moments may come when
I feel so afraid but I rest in the promises
Made that You will remain for ever faithful..
Momentos que pueden venir cuando
Siento tanto miedo, pero yo descanso en las promesas
Que tu me has Hecho que Siempre permaneceras Fiel...
MTL
Glory to God for blessing this beautiful woman with absolutely perfect beautiful voice and talent that seems effortless for her.
We love you Kristene 💗
Bary Rajaonarivelo
Jesus Love is so Amazing. Praise be to His Holy Name Forever... <3
Verified Daniel
This song is perfection. Thank you lord for your grace
Future Amnesia
Kristen's songs deserve so much praise I could cry
Coty Sloan
I may have listened to this about 10 times in a row now. So refreshing to hear people writing with depth and arranging music with new feeling and expression that extends far beyond the parameters of most Christian Music today. Bethel continues to lead the way, and my heart is happy.
Jonathan Guarin
Coty Sloan fue exactamente la misma conclusión a la que llegue. pienso que este tipo de música genera un ambiente celestial único. Esta canción también me pone un reto como arreglista, para traer la música del cielo a la tierra.
Brittany Englisbee
Me too!
Rafaela Dias
Deus lindo! Te amo.. Que louvores lindos o Senhor nos dá..
Connie Kelley
Wow. This song. I was listening, and kept getting distracted for some reason, then closed my eyes, and WOW. This song just opened itself up, and slowly blew, like a soft, warm breeze, through my mind, so intimately, and had me swaying back and forth and feeling the sound. It's amazing what "some" songs can do to a person. It's even more amazing what "music" can do, if you let it. ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE SONG. Now, if you will excuse me, I must repeat that experience. LOL.
Jesus Alive PasionporCristoJesus
Esta es la Canción mas Hermosa que he escuchado y la letra es tan dulce y tan amorosa <3<3<3<<33