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.
Happy
Various Artists Lyrics
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Sunshine she's here, you can take a break
I'm a hot air balloon that could go to space
With the air, like I don't care baby by the way
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I'm happy
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
Here come bad news talking this and that
Yeah, give me all you got, don't hold back
Yeah, well I should probably warn you I'll be just fine
Yeah, no offense to you don't waste your time
Here's why:
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
Happy, come on, bring me down
Happy, come on, bring me down
My Love is too high to bring me down
Can't nothing, bring me down
I said bring me down
Can't nothing, bring me down
My Love is too high to bring me down
Can't nothing, bring me down
I said:
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
(Happy, happy, happy, happy)
Bring me down…
can't nothing…
(Happy, happy, happy, happy)
Bring me down… my love is too high…
(Happy, happy, happy, happy)
Bring me down… can't nothing…
(Happy, happy, happy, happy)
Bring me down, I said
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
Come on! (Echoed)
In various artists' song "Happy," the lyrics express an infectious joy and sense of liberation from cares and concerns. The opening lines speak of a carefree attitude and a sense of limitless possibilities, with the singer claiming to be a hot air balloon that could go to space. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Because I'm happy," inviting listeners to join in and clap along if they feel the same way. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace their happiness and to revel in the truth of it, and to celebrate their own definition and experience of happiness.
The second verse of the song acknowledges the potential for negativity and bad news, but the singer declares that they will not be brought down by it. The sense of buoyancy and optimism is overwhelming, with the chorus repeating again and again, inviting listeners to join in the celebration of joy and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
It might seem crazy what I am about to say
I know what I'm going to say might be unconventional or unexpected.
Sunshine she's here, you can take a break
Good vibes and positivity are here, no need to stress or worry.
I'm a hot air balloon that could go to space
I'm feeling on top of the world and capable of achieving great things.
With the air, like I don't care baby by the way
I'm carefree and enjoying life, just going with the flow.
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
I'm so happy that I feel like I could burst through the ceiling with joy, and if you feel the same, come celebrate with me!
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
I believe that happiness is the ultimate goal and truth, and if you agree, come join in and celebrate!
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
If you know what truly makes you happy and are living that truth, let's celebrate together!
(Because I'm happy)
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
If you're feeling happy and just want to celebrate, come join in and clap along!
Here come bad news talking this and that
Negative people or situations may try to bring you down with bad news, but don't let them.
Yeah, give me all you got, don't hold back
I'm ready to face anything that comes my way, so don't hold back or sugarcoat it.
Yeah, well I should probably warn you I'll be just fine
Despite any bad news, I have an unbreakable positive attitude and will be just fine.
Yeah, no offense to you don't waste your time
I don't want to offend anyone, but negativity won't affect me, so don't waste your time trying to bring me down.
Bring me down…
can't nothing…
(Happy, happy, happy, happy)
No matter what tries to bring me down, my happiness and positive attitude will always prevail.
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
I'm so happy I feel like I'm in an open and limitless space, and if you feel the same, come join me and clap along!
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
I feel that true happiness is the key to life, and if you do too, come celebrate and clap along!
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
If you know what brings you happiness and are living that truth, let's celebrate together and clap along!
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like that's what you wanna do
If you're feeling happy and just want to join in and clap along, come celebrate with me!
Come on! (Echoed)
Let's keep celebrating happiness together and encouraging others to join in on the fun!
Writer(s): PAUL JOHN TUCKER
Contributed by Stella C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.