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.
For Once in My Life
Various Artists Lyrics
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Someone I've needed so long
For once unafraid I can go where life leads me
Somehow I know I'll be strong
For once I can touch, what my heart used to dream of
Long before I knew
Oh someone warm like you
Would make my dream come true, yeah yeah (For once in my life)
Not like it's hurt me before (Not like it's hurt before)
For once I have someone I know won't desert me
I'm not alone anymore (I'm not alone anymore)
For once I can say
This is mine you can't take it
As long as I know I have love I can make it
For once in my life I have someone who needs me (Someone who needs me)
Hey hey hey, yeah (Someone who needs me)
Oh baby, Lord baby
For once in my life I won't let sorrow hurt me
Not like it's hurt me before (Not like it's hurt before)
For once I have something I know won't desert me
I'm not alone anymore (I'm not alone anymore)
For once I can say
This is mine you can't take it
As long as I know I have love I can make it
For once in my life I have someone who needs me (Someone who needs me)
For once in my life (Someone who needs me)
Somebody that needs me (Someone who needs me) Oh baby, for once in my life
The lyrics of "For Once in My Life" by Various Artists express the joy and relief that comes with finding someone who truly loves and needs you. The singer reflects on their past struggles with loneliness and heartbreak, but now with the presence of this special person in their life, they are finally able to overcome their fears and face the future with confidence. The lyrics suggest that this love has been a long time coming, and that it fulfills a dream that the singer has held in their heart for a very long time.
The song has a very upbeat and energetic feel, with a lively rhythm and catchy chorus that emphasizes the central message of the song - that finding love can bring happiness and strength to face life's challenges. The lyrics also suggest that this love is something that cannot be taken away, and that it is a source of comfort and security for the singer. Overall, "For Once in My Life" is a celebration of the transformative power of love, and a testament to the importance of having someone to share your life with.
Line by Line Meaning
For once in my life I have someone who needs me
I finally have someone in my life who loves and depends on me
Someone I've needed so long
I have been searching for this person for a very long time
For once unafraid I can go where life leads me
Now that I have someone to rely on, I am no longer afraid to take risks and see where life takes me
Somehow I know I'll be strong
I have newfound strength and confidence because of this person in my life
For once I can touch, what my heart used to dream of
My deepest desires and dreams are now within reach because of this person
Long before I knew
Even before I met this person, I had dreamed of finding someone like them
Oh someone warm like you
This person is kind and caring
Would make my dream come true, yeah yeah
This person has helped me realize my dreams and aspirations
For once in my life I won't let sorrow hurt me
I am determined to not let the pain from my past affect me anymore
Not like it's hurt me before (Not like it's hurt before)
I've experienced significant pain before, but this time is different with this person in my life
For once I have someone I know won't desert me
I finally have someone in my life who is committed and loyal to me
I'm not alone anymore (I'm not alone anymore)
I now have a constant companion who supports and cares for me
This is mine you can't take it
I am confident in what I have with this person and won't let anyone take it away from me
As long as I know I have love I can make it
Love is what gives me strength and resilience to face anything
Somebody that needs me (Someone who needs me) Oh baby, for once in my life
Finally having someone who needs and loves me is a life-changing experience
Contributed by Samuel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.