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.
Heart Of Gold
Various Artists Lyrics
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I want to give
I've been a miner for a heart of gold
It's these expressions
I never give
That keep me searching for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old.
Keeps me searching for a heart of gold And I'm getting old.
I've been to Redwood
I crossed the ocean for a heart of gold
I've been in my mind, it's such a fine line That keeps me searching for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old.
Keeps me searching for a heart of gold And I'm getting old.
Keep me searching for a heart of gold keep me searching getting old
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
I've been a miner for a heart of gold.
And I'm getting old.
The lyrics in "Heart of Gold" by Various Artists express the feeling of searching for love and inner peace. The singer has been a "miner for a heart of gold," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for searching for something precious and valuable. In this case, it is the search for love and happiness. Throughout the song, the singer expresses the difficulty and struggle that comes with this search.
The line "I've been to Hollywood, I've been to Redwood" could allude to the idea of chasing the Hollywood dream and finding fortune but still feeling unfulfilled. The singer has "crossed the ocean" in search of this heart of gold, emphasizing the intensity of the search. Yet, even after all the traveling and pursuit, the singer still feels unfulfilled and is "getting old." The repetition of the phrase "keeps me searching for a heart of gold" further emphasizes the desperation and longing for this missing piece in life.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a reflection on the human desire for love and happiness. The singer is aware of their mortality and is searching for something meaningful to hold onto before it's too late. The repetition of the lines "keep me searching for a heart of gold" and "and I'm getting old" highlight the urgency in this search.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to live
I have a desire to truly live and experience all that life has to offer.
I want to give
I want to give my all and make a difference in the world.
I've been a miner for a heart of gold
I have been tirelessly searching for someone or something that is pure, valuable and fulfilling to me.
It's these expressions
It is the honesty and emotion that I convey in my music and in life.
I never give
I refuse to give up my ideals and integrity.
That keep me searching for a heart of gold
My commitment to staying true to myself keeps me searching for something that aligns with my values and gives me a sense of purpose.
And I'm getting old.
As time passes, I am becoming more aware of the importance of finding what truly matters in life.
I've been to Hollywood
I have experienced the glamour and superficiality of Hollywood.
I've been to Redwood
I have visited the majestic Redwood forests, but have yet to find what I am truly searching for.
I crossed the ocean for a heart of gold
I have travelled great distances in search of this elusive ideal.
I've been in my mind, it's such a fine line
I often find myself lost in thought, struggling to balance my idealism with practicality and reality.
That keeps me searching for a heart of gold
My inner conflict and never-ending search for something better keeps me on this journey.
And I'm getting old.
As I age, my time to find what I am searching for is running out, but my determination remains.
Keep me searching for a heart of gold keep me searching getting old
This repetition emphasizes the urgency and importance of this search for me.
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
I am constantly seeking out something that is rare, valuable and meaningful to me.
I've been a miner for a heart of gold.
My quest for something invaluable and fulfilling is never-ending.
And I'm getting old.
As time passes, my need for finding what truly matters becomes more pressing.
Contributed by Samuel P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.