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.
God Bless The Child
Various Artists Lyrics
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Them that's not shall lose
So the Bible says and it still is news
Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own, that's got his own
Yes the strong get smart
While the weak ones fade
Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own, that's got his own
Money, you've got lots of friends
They're crowding around your door
But when you're gone and spending ends
They don't come no more
Rich relations give crusts of bread and such
You can help yourself, but don't take too much
Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own, that's got his own
Money you've got lots of friends
They're crowding around your door
But when you're gone and spending ends
They don't come no more
Rich relations give crusts of bread and such
You can help yourself, but don't take too much
Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own, that's got his own
Here just don't worry about nothing cause he's got his own
Yes, he's got his own
The lyrics of "God Bless The Child" by Various Artists talk about the importance of having financial independence and the struggles faced by those who do not possess it. It emphasizes the notion that money is the root of all power, and those who possess it have more control over their lives, whereas those who don't are at the mercy of others.
The first verse of the song talks about the biblical truth that the rich get richer, while the poor stay poor. These lines reflect on the systemic injustices present in society, where the poor remain deprived of basic necessities while the rich continue to accumulate wealth. However, the song emphasizes that those who have their own money are blessed because they do not have to depend on anyone.
The second verse of the song talks about how money can buy people's friendship, and when the spending ends, so does the people's kindness. The rich may offer help, but it comes with conditions. They may give a piece of bread or two, but it is necessary not to take too much. The song stresses that the independence that comes with having one's money is God's gift to the child who possesses it.
Overall, "God Bless The Child" criticizes the socioeconomic structures that keep people down and praises self-sufficiency, particularly in terms of financial independence.
Line by Line Meaning
Them that's got shall have
Those who possess something will continue to gain more of it
Them that's not shall lose
Those who do not possess anything will continue to lose more
So the Bible says and it still is news
These rules about wealth distribution have been around for a long time and are still relevant
Mama may have, Papa may have
A person's parents may have a lot of wealth
But God bless the child that's got his own, that's got his own
But it is godly to bless a person who has worked hard and achieved their own wealth
Yes the strong get smart
The physically and mentally strong people often become successful
While the weak ones fade
Those who do not have strength in any way often become unsuccessful
Empty pockets don't ever make the grade
Not having any resources greatly lowers the chance of success
Money, you've got lots of friends
Having money attracts many people who want to be your friend
They're crowding around your door
People will come to you when you have money
But when you're gone and spending ends
When someone stops giving or spending money, people stop coming around
They don't come no more
People who were once interested in someone with money will move on to someone else if the money isn't flowing anymore
Rich relations give crusts of bread and such
Wealthy family members may offer a small amount of assistance, but it may not be enough to become truly successful
You can help yourself, but don't take too much
Be self-sufficient, but don't be overly greedy or take advantage of others for your own gain
Here just don't worry about nothing cause he's got his own
A person who has worked hard and achieved their own wealth shouldn't worry about anything
Yes, he's got his own
He has achieved his own wealth through hard work and determination
Writer(s): Shania Twain, Robert John Lange
Contributed by Ella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.