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.
Head On
Various Artists Lyrics
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And break left
Watch out for the pick
And keep an eye on defense
Gotta run the give and go
And take the ball to the hole
But don't be afraid
To shoot the outside "J"
Just keep ya head in the game
Just keep ya head in the game
And don't be afraid
To shoot the outside "J"
Just keep ya head in the game
U gotta
Get'cha get'cha head in the game
We gotta
Get our, get our, get our, get our head in the game
[repeat 4x]
Let's make sure
That we get the rebound
'Cause when we get it
Then the crowd will go wild
A second chance
Gotta grab it and go
Maybe this time
We'll hit the right notes
Wait a minute
It's not the time or place
Wait a minute
Get my head in the game
Wait a minute
Get my head in the game
Wait a minute
Wait a minute
I gotta
Get my, get my head in the game
You gotta
Get'cha, get'cha, get'cha, get'cha head in the game
[repeat 4x]
Why am I feeling so wrong
My head's in the game
But my heart's in the song
She makes this feel so right
Should I got for it
Better shake this, yikes!
I gotta
Get my, get my head in the game
You gotta
Get'cha, get'cha, get'cha, get'cha head in the game
[repeat 4x]
The song "Getcha Head in the Game" from High School Musical, performed by Various Artists, is all about basketball and the pressure that comes with the game. The spoken part in the beginning introduces the concepts of basketball such as faking out, watching for the pick, making sure to take the ball to the hole, and to not hesitate to take the outside shot. It's all about keeping your focus amidst the chaos that comes with trying to win.
The chorus, with its repeated line of "Getcha head in the game" emphasizes that the most important thing for the team and the individual is to keep their minds on the task at hand. There's a feeling of urgency, emphasized by the repetition of the phrase "Wait a minute" - there's no time to waste, no room for hesitation. The second half of the song shifts slightly to focus on the pressure and tension of a romantic interest, and the conflict between the heart and the mind.
Overall, the song is a rallying cry and an encouragement to keep going and remain focused no matter what distractions or obstacles may come up - on the court or in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Coach said to fake right
The coach instructed to feint to the right side of the field
And break left
After the feint, the player should take a quick turn to the left
Watch out for the pick
The player should be cautious of the opposing team's screen
And keep an eye on defense
The player must always be alert of the opposition's defense tactics
Gotta run the give and go
The player must be ready to execute the give-and-go technique effectively
And take the ball to the hole
The objective is to get possession of the ball and attempt to make a shot
But don't be afraid
The player should not hesitate to take a chance and make a move
To shoot the outside "J"
The player must have the confidence to take a long-range shot
Just keep ya head in the game
The player should stay focused on the task at hand
And don't be afraid
Fear should not be a deterrent from making a play
U gotta
It is necessary for the player to execute the game plan efficiently
Get'cha get'cha head in the game
This emphasizes that the player must concentrate and avoid distractions
We gotta
The team must adhere to the strategy for success
Get our, get our, get our, get our head in the game
The team must remain focused and committed to achieving the desired goal
Let's make sure
This implies the need for certainty and precision
That we get the rebound
The team must strive to regain control of the ball
'Cause when we get it
Regaining control of the ball could help change the game's momentum
Then the crowd will go wild
Success on the court is likely to bring excitement among the crowd and boost the team's morale
A second chance
This implies that there is always an opportunity to rebound from an unsuccessful play
Gotta grab it and go
The team must quickly take control of the ball and execute another play
Maybe this time
This suggests the need for persistence and optimism
We'll hit the right notes
The team hopes to make successful plays and achieve the desired outcome
Wait a minute
This is a call for a moment of reflection
It's not the time or place
This suggests that there could be a need for a change in approach or strategy
Get my head in the game
The focus must be shifted back to the game plan
I gotta
The player must take responsibility for their role in the game
Why am I feeling so wrong
There could be confusion or uncertainty regarding the game's strategy or the player's role in it
My head's in the game
This implies mental focus on the game, but there is still some uncertainty
But my heart's in the song
Distractions may be interfering with the player's focus
She makes this feel so right
A possible distraction seems to be causing the uncertainty
Should I got for it
This implies the need for making a crucial decision
Better shake this, yikes!
The player must discard any distractions and stay focused on the game
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