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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.

Go the Distance
Various Artists Lyrics

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I have often dreamed
Of a far-off place
Where a hero's welcome
Will be waiting for me
Where the crowds will cheer
When they see my face
And a voice keeps saying
This is where I'm meant to be

I'll be there someday
I can go the distance
I will find my way
If I can be strong
I know ev'ry mile
Will be worth my while

When i go the distance

I'll be right where i belong
I am on long road to embrace my fears
or that road may wander
it will lead me to you
and the thousand years
Would be worth the wait
It might take her lifetime
But somehow I see it through
And i want her back
I can go the distance

And I'll stay on top
No I wont accept defeat

Overall Meaning

"Go The Distance" is an empowering song sang by the character Hercules in Disney's 1997 animated movie of the same name. The song is all about having a strong sense of determination and self-belief despite adverse situations, and pushes the message that with hard work, persistence, and belief in oneself, you can always succeed. In particular, the song speaks to the character's longing to find his place in the world, dreaming of a spot where he'll be celebrated and respected for his achievements. Throughout the song, he sings about all the obstacles that he will have to confront before getting to the finish line, demonstrating his unwavering determination to go the extra mile, fight against the odds, and make his dream a reality.

In summary, “Go The Distance” is an inspiration to dreamers and individuals who feel like they don't belong. It encourages them to keep going, despite roadblocks or adversities, and, in the end, they will get to their finish line. Hence, it gives them the assurance that their efforts will pay off ultimately.

Line by Line Meaning

I have often dreamed
I have frequently imagined

Of a far-off place
Of a distant location

Where a hero's welcome
Where people will greet me with admiration

Will be waiting for me
Will be prepared for my arrival

Where the crowds will cheer
Where the masses will shout in excitement

When they see my face
When they lay eyes on me

And a voice keeps saying
And a sound continues to speak

This is where I'm meant to be
This is the place I am supposed to be

I'll be there someday
I will arrive at that place at some point

I can go the distance
I have the ability to endure great lengths

I will find my way
I will discover the path to take