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.
Funkytown
Various Artists Lyrics
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Town that's right for me
Town to keep me movin'
Keep me groovin' with some energy
Well, I talk about it, talk about it
Talk about it, talk about it
Talk about, talk about
Gotta move on
Gotta move on
Gotta move on
Won't you take me to
Funkytown
Won't you take me to
Funkytown
Won't you take me to
Funkytown
Won't you take me to
Funkytown
Won't you take me to
Funkytown
Won't you take me to
Funkytown
Won't you take me to
Funkytown
Won't you take me to
Funkytown
Gotta make a move to a
Town that's right for me
Town to keep me movin'
Keep me groovin' with some energy
Well, I talk about it, talk about it
Talk about it, talk about it
Talk about, talk about
Talk about movin'
Gotta move on
Gotta move on
Gotta move on
Won't you take me to
Funkytown
Won't you take me to
Funkytown
Won't you take me to
Funkytown
Won't you take me to
Funkytown
The lyrics of “Funkytown” by Various Artists revolve around the idea of needing to move to a new town that is right for the individual. The singer wants to find a town that will keep them moving and grooving with some energy. The repetition of “talk about it” insinuates that the singer has been discussing this new town with others as well, possibly seeking advice or guidance. The chorus emphasizes the desire to be taken to this new town, Funkytown, and this desire is repeated multiple times throughout the song.
The lyrics of “Funkytown” can be interpreted as a call to action, encouraging listeners to seek out a place that is right for them in order to create a more fulfilling life. It is a reminder that life is short and it is important to make the most of it by finding a place where you can thrive and be yourself.
Overall, “Funkytown” is a fun and energetic song that has become a popular disco classic. Its upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics have made it a staple on dance floors for decades.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta make a move to a
I need to find a new place to live
Town that's right for me
I need to find a place that suits me
Town to keep me movin'
I need a place that will keep me active
Keep me groovin' with some energy
I need a place that will keep me feeling lively
Well, I talk about it, talk about it
I keep discussing my desire to move
Talk about it, talk about it
I keep discussing my desire to move
Talk about, talk about
I keep talking about it
Talk about movin'
I keep talking about the need to move
Gotta move on
I need to make a change
Gotta move on
I need to make a change
Gotta move on
I need to make a change
Won't you take me to
Can you please provide me
Funkytown
with a fun and exciting place to live?
Won't you take me to
Can you please provide me
Funkytown
with a fun and exciting place to live?
Won't you take me to
Can you please provide me
Funkytown
with a fun and exciting place to live?
Won't you take me to
Can you please provide me
Funkytown
with a fun and exciting place to live?
Won't you take me to
Can you please provide me
Funkytown
with a fun and exciting place to live?
Gotta make a move to a
I need to find a new place to live
Town that's right for me
I need to find a place that suits me
Town to keep me movin'
I need a place that will keep me active
Keep me groovin' with some energy
I need a place that will keep me feeling lively
Well, I talk about it, talk about it
I keep discussing my desire to move
Talk about it, talk about it
I keep discussing my desire to move
Talk about, talk about
I keep talking about it
Talk about movin'
I keep talking about the need to move
Gotta move on
I need to make a change
Gotta move on
I need to make a change
Gotta move on
I need to make a change
Won't you take me to
Can you please provide me
Funkytown
with a fun and exciting place to live?
Won't you take me to
Can you please provide me
Funkytown
with a fun and exciting place to live?
Contributed by Liam C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.