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.
Girl on Fire
Various Artists Lyrics
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Hotter than a fantasy, longer like a highway
She's living in a world, and it's on fire
Feeling the catastrophe, but she knows she can fly away
Oh, she got both feet on the ground
And she's burning it down
Oh, she got her head in the clouds
This girl is on fire
This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire
This girl is on fire
Looks like a girl, but she's a flame
So bright, she can burn your eyes
Better look the other way
You can try but you'll never forget her name
She's on top of the world
Hottest of the hottest girls say
Oh, we got our feet on the ground
And we're burning it down
Oh, got our head in the clouds
And we're not coming down
This girl is on fire
This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire
This girl is on fire
Everybody stands, as she goes by
'Cause they can see the flame that's in her eyes
Watch her when she's lighting up the night
Nobody knows that she's a lonely girl
And it's a lonely world
But she gon' let it burn, baby, burn, baby
This girl is on fire
This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire
This girl is on fire
Oh, oh, oh...
She's just a girl, and she's on fire
The song "Girl on Fire" is an anthem of female empowerment, celebrating a strong and determined woman who is on fire, whether literally or figuratively. The lyrics tell the story of a girl who is living in a world that is on fire, experiencing catastrophe and struggle, but she has the strength to keep going and rise above it all. The verses describe her as a flame, walking on fire, and so hot that she can burn the eyes of those who look directly at her. Despite the difficulties she faces, she remains determined and refuses to back down, with her head held high and both feet firmly grounded.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful as it states the main message of the song - this girl is on fire. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes her strength and resilience, while the addition of 'walking on fire' makes it clear that she is not just surviving, but she is thriving. The lyrics also allude to the fact that she is not alone - there are other girls who are also on fire and burning it down.
Overall, "Girl on Fire" is a song that inspires and uplifts, telling the story of a girl who refuses to let the world bring her down, but instead rises above it all and shines bright.
Line by Line Meaning
She's just a girl, and she's on fire
Despite being a girl, she's fierce and powerful
Hotter than a fantasy, longer like a highway
Her fire is intense and persistent, burning like the endless stretches of a highway
She's living in a world, and it's on fire
The world around her is in chaos, but she remains unscathed and strong
Feeling the catastrophe, but she knows she can fly away
She's aware of the challenges ahead, but she's confident in her ability to overcome them and rise above them
Oh, she got both feet on the ground
She's grounded and rooted in her convictions and beliefs
And she's burning it down
She's destroying anything that tries to hold her down or limit her potential
Oh, she got her head in the clouds
She has high aspirations and dreams that may seem impossible to some
And she's not backing down
No matter what obstacles she may face, she refuses to give up or back down
This girl is on fire
She's unstoppable and powerful
She's walking on fire
She's walking confidently into the unknown, even if it means facing danger head-on
Looks like a girl, but she's a flame
Her seemingly gentle appearance belies her true strength and passion
So bright, she can burn your eyes
Her intensity is blinding and overwhelming to those around her
Better look the other way
If you can't handle her fire, then it's best to avoid her altogether
You can try but you'll never forget her name
Her impact is so great that even those who oppose her can't help but remember her
She's on top of the world
She's accomplished so much and conquered so many obstacles that she's at the peak of her game
Hottest of the hottest girls say
Even the most powerful and confident women acknowledge her strength and dominance
Everybody stands, as she goes by
She commands respect and attention from everyone around her
'Cause they can see the flame that's in her eyes
Her energy and passion are visible in the fire that burns in her eyes
Watch her when she's lighting up the night
She's a beacon of light and hope, illuminating the darkness that surrounds her
Nobody knows that she's a lonely girl
Despite her strength and confidence, she still feels isolated and alone
And it's a lonely world
The world can be a harsh and isolating place, even for those who appear to be on top
But she gon' let it burn, baby, burn, baby
She's not going to let her loneliness or the harshness of the world stifle her fire or her spirit
Writer(s): Billy Squier, Jeffrey Bhasker, Alicia Augello-Cook, Salaam Remi, Alicia Keys, Billy Squire, Onika Tanya Maraj, Nicki Minaj
Contributed by Grayson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.