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.
Hello
Various Artists Lyrics
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Hello sunshine
Come into my life
In honesty
It's been a while
Since we had reason left to smile
Come into my life
I'm a minger
You're a minger too
So come on minger
I want to ming with you
In honesty it's been a while
Since we had reason left to smile
Hello sunshine
Come into my life
You're not so innocent
You're a disgrace to your country
If you fled a million miles
I'd chase you for a day
(If I could be bothered)
Hello sunshine
Come into my life
The lyrics to "Hello Sunshine" by Super Furry Animals is an upbeat and catchy tune that expresses a longing for happiness and positivity. The song starts with an invitation to the sunshine to enter the singer's life, after a long period of feeling gloomy and down. The mood is lifted with the use of the word "ming" which is a British slang word for socialising or partying. The song suggests that both the singer and their companion share a sense of feeling like outcasts, or "mingers," which could be interpreted as a way of breaking down societal barriers and embracing individuality.
However, the song takes on a slightly darker tone with the lyrics "You're not so innocent / You're a disgrace to your country / If you fled a million miles / I'd chase you for a day (If I could be bothered)." It is unclear who the "you" being addressed is, but it seems to suggest a desire for control or power over someone who may have wronged them in some way. This could be interpreted as a commentary on the abuse of power and authority, or maybe just a playful jab at someone they are fond of. Overall, "Hello Sunshine" is a fun, upbeat tune that encourages positivity and individuality, with a hint of darker undertones.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello sunshine
Addressing a person or the concept of light and happiness.
Come into my life
Inviting or welcoming someone or something to be part of oneself.
In honesty
Admitting to a truth or fact without deceit.
It's been a while
Referring to an amount of time that has passed since a particular event.
Since we had reason left to smile
Suggesting that a person or group of people have not been happy lately for a specific reason.
I'm a minger
Acknowledging that one is unattractive.
You're a minger too
Calling out the fact that another person is also unappealing.
So come on minger
Encouraging someone to be social despite their lack of physical appeal.
I want to ming with you
Expressing a desire to connect with someone, regardless of appearances.
You're not so innocent
Asserting that someone is more complex and potentially flawed than they may appear.
You're a disgrace to your country
Insulting someone's character or actions as being shameful or dishonorable to their homeland.
If you fled a million miles
Hypothetically speaking about someone running far away from a situation.
I'd chase you for a day
Claiming to be motivated enough to follow someone, but only for a short time.
Hello sunshine
Repeating the opening phrase as a final statement or greeting.
Come into my life
Repeating the invitation for someone or something to be a part of oneself.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jimmy Cliff
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