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.
Hear Me
Various Artists Lyrics
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For I am poor, and I'm in need
Guard my life, save my soul
Rescue me, and take me home
You are gracious and You are good
You bring Your joy to those who call in truth
Forever You'll remain
The song that's on my heart
Teach me of Your ways
Be with me all my days
How wonderful You are
The lyrics to Various Artists' song "Hear Me" are deeply rooted in asking for guidance and protection from a higher power. Through these lyrics, the singer acknowledges their own vulnerability and states that they are "poor" and "in need" of help. The primary plea of the song is for God, referred to in the lyrics as "Lord," to hear the singer's call and provide assistance by guarding their life, saving their soul, and bringing them home.
The second stanza of the song shifts focus from the singer's own needs to praise and reverence for God. The lyrics state that God is "gracious" and "good," and that those who call to God in truth will be blessed with joy. The singer then concludes the song with a dedication to praising God's name and asking to be taught of God's ways, all while reveling in the wonder of God's existence.
Overall, "Hear Me" is an earnest plea for guidance, safety, and connection to a higher power. The song acknowledges both the frailty of human existence and the power and benevolence of God.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear me, oh Lord, and answer me
I am calling out to you, God, hoping that you will listen and respond to my needs.
For I am poor, and I'm in need
I am in a difficult situation where I lack the resources or help to improve it.
Guard my life, save my soul
I am asking you to protect me from harm and guide me spiritually.
Rescue me, and take me home
I am longing to be saved from my current struggles and brought to a better place.
You are gracious and You are good
I acknowledge your kindness and goodness towards me and others.
You bring Your joy to those who call in truth
I believe that if I seek you with sincerity, I will experience your joy and presence.
I will praise Your name
I will express my gratitude and adoration for you, God.
Forever You'll remain
I know that your love and faithfulness will endure for all eternity.
The song that's on my heart
My soul is filled with a melody that expresses my love for you.
Teach me of Your ways
I desire to learn from you and follow your guidance.
Be with me all my days
I pray for your constant presence and strength in my life.
How wonderful You are
I marvel at your greatness and goodness, God.
Contributed by Riley G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.