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.
Hero
Various Artists Lyrics
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Hmm
There's a hero
If you look inside your heart
You don't have to be afraid
Of what you are
There's an answer
And the sorrow that you know
Will melt away
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you
It's a long road
When you face the world alone
No one reaches out a hand
For you to hold
You can find love
If you search within yourself
And the emptiness you felt
Will disappear
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you
Oh oooh
Lord knows
Dreams are hard to follow
But don't let anyone
Tear them away, hey yeah
Hold on
There will be tomorrow
In time
You'll find the way
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you
That a hero lies in you
Mhhh
That a hero lies in
You
The song "Hero" by Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff is an uplifting ballad that encourages listeners to find strength and courage within themselves. The song starts off by reminding listeners that they are not alone, and that they have the potential to conquer their fears and overcome obstacles. The lyrics also suggest that finding answers to life's problems is possible by exploring one's inner self and soul.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that everyone has the potential to be a hero, and that by believing in oneself, one can find the strength to carry on. The lyrics recognize that life can be tough, and that it's easy to feel hopeless and lost. However, the message of the song is to keep fighting, keep searching, and keep hoping, because one's hero lies within.
Overall, "Hero" is a timeless anthem that continues to inspire and motivate people around the world. Its message of inner strength and resilience resonates with listeners of all ages and backgrounds, and has helped make the song a classic in the pop music canon.
Line by Line Meaning
Hmm
Introspective pause for reflection
There's a hero
The potential for greatness exists within oneself
If you look inside your heart
One must delve within themselves to find their true potential
You don't have to be afraid
Fear can hold one back from achieving their full potential
Of what you are
One should embrace their true self and not be ashamed of it
There's an answer
Solutions to problems can be found within oneself
If you reach into your soul
Going beyond the surface level and tapping into the core of one's being
And the sorrow that you know
The pain and sadness one carries within themselves
Will melt away
Finding the strength within oneself can help alleviate emotional pain
And then a hero comes along
When one harnesses their inner strength and courage, they become a hero
With the strength to carry on
The fortitude to persevere through difficult times
And you cast your fears aside
Overcoming one's fears is a crucial step towards greatness
And you know you can survive
Believing in oneself and their abilities is key to success
So when you feel like hope is gone
During times of despair and uncertainty
Look inside you and be strong
Finding the strength within oneself to overcome adversity
And you'll finally see the truth
Realizing one's full potential and true value
That a hero lies in you
Exhortation to embrace one's inner strength and potential
It's a long road
Life can be challenging and uncertain
When you face the world alone
When one has to confront their problems and obstacles alone
No one reaches out a hand
Sometimes, one has to rely upon themselves to overcome adversity
For you to hold
There are times when one has to find their own strength to persevere
You can find love
Love can be found within oneself
If you search within yourself
Finding the key to unlocking one's inner strength and potential
And the emptiness you felt
The feeling of loneliness and despair that one has experienced
Will disappear
Finding the strength within oneself can help alleviate emotional pain
Oh oooh
Expressing a momentary feeling of awe and inspiration
Lord knows
Acknowledging that there are higher powers at work
Dreams are hard to follow
Chasing one's dreams can be a difficult and arduous journey
But don't let anyone
One should not allow external factors to deter them from their dreams
Tear them away, hey yeah
External factors that can hinder one's dreams and aspirations
Hold on
Urging one to persevere through difficult times
There will be tomorrow
The future holds the promise of better times
In time
Patience and perseverance can lead to success
You'll find the way
Belief in oneself and one's abilities is key to success
That a hero lies in you
Exhortation to embrace one's inner strength and potential
Mhhh
Expressing a momentary feeling of awe and inspiration
That a hero lies in
Reiterating the message of the song, that greatness is within oneself
You
Addressing the listener directly, exhorting them to realize their potential
Contributed by Christian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.