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.
Heaven Is A Place On Earth
Various Artists Lyrics
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Oh, heaven is a place on earth
The say in heaven, love comes first
We'll make heaven a place on earth
Oh, heaven is a place on earth
When the night falls down, I wait for you, and you come around
And the world's alive with the sound of kids on the street outside
And we're spinning with the stars above and lift me up in a wave of love
Oh baby do you know that truth
Oh, heaven is a place on earth
The say in heaven, love comes first
We'll make heaven a place on earth
Oh, heaven is a place on earth
When I feel alone, I reach or you and you bring me home
When I'm lost at sea, I hear your voice and it carries me
In this world we're just beginning to understand the miracle of living
Baby I was afraid before, I'm not afraid, anymore
Oh baby do you know that truth
Oh, heaven is a place on earth
The say in heaven, love comes first
We'll make heaven a place on earth
Oh, heaven is a place on earth
In this world we're just beginning to understand the miracle of living
Baby I was afraid before but I'm not afraid, anymore
Oh baby do you know that truth?
Oh, heaven is a place on earth
The say in heaven, love comes first
We'll make heaven a place on earth
Oh, heaven is a place on earth
Oh baby do you know that truth
Oh, heaven is a place on earth
The say in heaven, love comes first
We'll make heaven a place on earth
Oh, heaven is a place on earth
The song "Heaven Is A Place On Earth" by Belinda Carlisle is an upbeat, romantic tune that emphasizes the feeling of love and companionship between two people. The lyrics speak of a love so strong it can make heaven feel like it's right here on earth. The opening lines of the song ask if the listener is aware of the truth: that heaven is a place on earth. Love is said to come first in heaven, and the goal of the couple in the song is to bring that same experience to their lives on earth.
As the night falls, the mood changes, and the couple comes together, dancing and spinning under the stars. The song speaks of the miracle of living and understanding the importance of love in this world. When the singer feels lost, her partner is always there to bring her home and comfort her. The song concludes with a repetition of the opening lines, as if to reinforce the unforgettable truth that with the right person and the right kind of love, heaven really can be a place on earth.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby do you know that truth
Asking if the person understands the true meaning behind the lyrics
Oh, heaven is a place on earth
Believing that heaven is not only a place after death, but is also attainable while living on earth
The say in heaven, love comes first
Rumored that love is the primary focus in heaven
We'll make heaven a place on earth
Determining to create a heavenly environment on earth
Oh, heaven is a place on earth
Reiterating the belief that heaven can be found on earth
When the night falls down, I wait for you, and you come around
Looking forward to spending time with the person in the evenings
And the world's alive with the sound of kids on the street outside
Noticing the happiness and joy in the sounds of children playing outside
When you walk into the room you pull me close and we start to move
Sharing moments of intimacy and connection through dancing with the person
And we're spinning with the stars above and lift me up in a wave of love
Feeling euphoria and an overwhelming sense of love when in the presence of the person
When I feel alone, I reach or you and you bring me home
Finding comfort and feeling at home with the person when feeling lonely
When I'm lost at sea, I hear your voice and it carries me
Finding guidance and support in the person's voice when feeling lost in life
In this world we're just beginning to understand the miracle of living
Realizing that life is a precious gift and there is much more to learn and experience
Baby I was afraid before, I'm not afraid, anymore
Admitting to previously feeling scared, but now feeling safe and secure with the person
Contributed by Addison S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.