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.
Good Times
Various Artists Lyrics
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Leave your cares behind, these are the good times
Good times, these are the good times
Our new state of mind, these are the good times
Happy days are here again
The time is right for makin' friends
Let's get together, how 'bout a quarter to ten
Boys will be boys, better let them have their toys
Girls will be girls, cute pony tails and curls
Must put an end to this stress and strife
I think I want to live the sporting life
Good times, these are the good times
Leave your cares behind, these are the good times
Good times, these are the good times
Our new state of mind, these are the good times
A rumor has it that it's getting late
Time marches on, just can't wait
The clock keeps turning, why hesitate
You silly fool, you can't change your fate
Let's cut the rug, little jive and jitterbug
We want the best, we won't settle for less
Don't be a drag, participate
Clams on the half shell and roller skates, roller skates
Good times, these are the good times
Leave your cares behind, these are the good times
Good times, these are the good times
Our new state of mind, these are the good times
Good times
A rumor has it that it's getting late
Time marches on, just can't wait
The clock keeps turning, why hesitate
You silly fool, you can't change your fate
Let's cut the rug, little jive and jitterbug
We want the best, we won't settle for less
Don't be a drag, participate
Clams on the half shell and roller skates, roller skates
Good times, these are the good times
Leave your cares behind, these are the good times
Good times, these are the good times
Our new state of mind, these are the good times
Good times, these are the good times
Leave your cares behind, these are the good times
Good times, these are the good times
Our new state of mind, these are the good times
Good times, these are the good times
Leave your cares behind, these are the good times
Good times, these are the good times
Our new state of mind, these are the good times
The lyrics of Various Artists' song Good Times embody the idea of living in the moment and cherishing the good times in life. The repetition of the phrase "these are the good times" throughout the song reinforces the message that we should enjoy and make the most of the positive aspects of life, leaving behind any worries or stress. The first verse encourages us to let go and make new friends, recommending 10 PM as a good time to gather once more. The second verse challenges gender stereotypes, suggesting that everyone should put aside their troubles and embrace a fun, active lifestyle, represented by activities such as dancing, eating clams and roller skating.
The chorus of the song reminds us that these moments of happiness and freedom are fleeting, urging us to appreciate them while we can as we cannot control our fate. The repetition of the last verse emphasises this point and encourages the listener to engage in life as fully as possible, not just as an observer, but as an active participant.
Line by Line Meaning
Good times, these are the good times
We are currently experiencing joyful moments that we should cherish and remember.
Leave your cares behind, these are the good times
We should forget about our worries and enjoy the present moment.
Good times, these are the good times
We should focus on the positive aspects of our lives and enjoy our current situation.
Our new state of mind, these are the good times
We are adopting a new mindset which allows us to appreciate every moment and find joy in our lives.
Happy days are here again
We are experiencing a period of happiness and positivity.
The time is right for makin' friends
It's the perfect moment to make new connections and friendships.
Let's get together, how 'bout a quarter to ten
We should arrange to meet up and spend time together in the near future.
Come tomorrow, let's all do it again
We should make a plan to repeat the enjoyable activities we have done today and continue to create happy memories.
Boys will be boys, better let them have their toys
Boys enjoy playing with toys and it's important to let them do so, as it brings them joy.
Girls will be girls, cute pony tails and curls
Girls have a tendency to style their hair in cute ways, and we should let them express themselves in this way.
Must put an end to this stress and strife
We need to find a way to reduce our stress and conflicts to be able to experience more joy in our lives.
I think I want to live the sporting life
I am interested in exploring an active, athletic lifestyle as it brings me happiness.
A rumor has it that it's getting late
There is speculation that the night is coming to an end and it's time to wrap things up.
Time marches on, just can't wait
Time continues to pass quickly, and we should take advantage of every moment.
The clock keeps turning, why hesitate
While time passes, we should avoid wasting it and rather enjoy every moment.
You silly fool, you can't change your fate
It's not within our control to change what happens in our future, so we should focus on enjoying the present instead.
Let's cut the rug, little jive and jitterbug
Let's dance and have fun, perhaps doing the jive or jitterbug dance styles.
We want the best, we won't settle for less
We want to experience the best possible moments in our lives and will not accept anything less.
Don't be a drag, participate
We should be active participants in our lives, engaging in activities and seizing the opportunity to create joyful experiences.
Clams on the half shell and roller skates, roller skates
These are ideas of joyful activities we can enjoy together, such as eating clams or roller skating.
Good times, these are the good times
We should make the most of our happy and joyful moments, as they bring us much-needed positivity.
Leave your cares behind, these are the good times
We should not let our worries take over and instead fully embrace and appreciate the joy of the present moment.
Good times, these are the good times
We should remember and reflect on these joyful moments in our lives, as they are moments we will cherish and never forget.
Our new state of mind, these are the good times
Our new, positive mindset is allowing us to fully appreciate and enjoy these joyful moments in our lives.
Good times, these are the good times
Again, we should embrace and appreciate the happiness we are experiencing, as these moments are truly worth cherishing.
Leave your cares behind, these are the good times
Once more, we shouldn't let our worries take over and instead focus on the joy and positivity of the moment.
Good times, these are the good times
Overall, this is a time for true happiness and joy, and we should cherish these moments above all else.
Our new state of mind, these are the good times
Our newfound positive outlook is allowing us to truly enjoy and appreciate the happiness and positivity of this moment in time.
Writer(s): Matthew John Tokarsky, John William Feldmann
Contributed by Peyton O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.