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.
Get It Together
Various Artists Lyrics
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I don't really wanna go,
But I really need to know,
Can we get it together,
Get it together.
I don't really wanna go,
I don't really wanna stay,
But I really hope and pray,
Get it together.
You don't know the pain that I feel,
You've taken my love for granted,
And you just wanna see it your way.
It's about that time,
I'm gonna tell ya what's on my mind.
I'm fed up with you not being here with me,
When you know love is all I need,
I don't want to stay...
I can't let go,
'Cause being confused just takes control.
I hope we can start brand new,
'Cause I don't want to loose you.
With the love we shared,
Baby it's oh so rare,
I'm willing to try and make you see,
That all you need is here in me,
I don't want to go...
I don't wanna stay,
I don't wanna go,
But you gotta let me know,
How you feel.
See I'm so confused,
I just don't know what to do,
And I don't understand, no.
You know I don't wanna stay,
You know I don't wanna go,
Baby, please listen to me.
The lyrics of Various Artists' "Get It Together" can be interpreted as a plea for communication and resolution in a failing relationship. The singer expresses their ambivalence towards staying or leaving, but emphasizes the importance of both parties working towards fixing the issues in their union. They feel neglected and underappreciated by their partner, but still hold onto the love they once shared. The singer begs for their partner to listen to them and to express their own feelings, as they are feeling lost and confused.
The song captures the emotional turmoil of a relationship, as well as the desperation to hold onto something that is slipping away. It highlights the importance of communication and understanding in any relationship. The singer is willing to try to make it work, but needs the effort to come from both sides.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't really wanna stay,
I am hesitant about staying here.
I don't really wanna go,
I am hesitant about leaving.
But I really need to know,
I desire clarification about our relationship.
Can we get it together,
Can we reconcile our differences and make this work?
Get it together.
Let us come to an understanding and improve our situation.
You don't know the pain that I feel,
You are unaware of the emotional pain I am experiencing.
You've taken my love for granted,
You have not appreciated the love I have given you.
And you just wanna see it your way.
You are resistant to see things from my perspective.
It's about that time,
It is necessary for me to express my feelings now.
I'm gonna tell ya what's on my mind.
I am going to communicate my thoughts to you.
I'm fed up with you not being here with me,
I am tired of you not being present in our relationship.
When you know love is all I need,
You understand that love is a requirement for me.
I can't let go,
I am unable to release my feelings and emotions for you.
'Cause being confused just takes control.
Feeling uncertain is consuming me.
I hope we can start brand new,
I am optimistic that we can begin again.
'Cause I don't want to loose you.
I do not want to lose you as my partner.
With the love we shared,
The love that we have had in the past.
Baby it's oh so rare,
Our love is exceptional.
I'm willing to try and make you see,
I am eager to make you understand.
That all you need is here in me,
I have everything you need in a partner.
I don't want to go...
I am unsure about leaving this relationship.
You gotta let me know,
I need you to disclose your feelings to me.
How you feel.
Please tell me your emotions.
See I'm so confused,
I am uncertain and conflicted.
I just don't know what to do,
I am unsure what actions to take.
And I don't understand, no.
I do not comprehend the reason for our problems.
You know I don't wanna stay,
You are aware that I am hesitant about remaining in this relationship.
You know I don't wanna go,
You understand that I am hesitant about leaving this relationship.
Baby, please listen to me.
Please pay attention to what I have to say.
Contributed by Ian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.