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.
Hey Senorita
Various Artists Lyrics
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I wish I could pretend I didn′t need ya
But every touch is ooh-la-la-la
It's true la-la-la
Ooh I should be running
Ooh you keep me coming
For ya
The air was hot from summer rain
Sweat dripping off me
Before I even knew her name la-la-la
It felt like ooh-la-la-la
Yeah, no
Sapphire moonlight
We danced for hours in the sand
Tequila Sunrise
Her body fit right in my hands, la-la-la
It felt like ooh-la-la-la
Yeah
I love it when you call me Señorita
I wish I could pretend I didn′t need ya
But every touch is ooh-la-la-la
It's true la-la-la
Ooh I should be running
Ooh you know I love it
When you call me Señorita
I wish it wasn't so damn hard to leave ya
But every touch is ooh-la-la-la
It′s true la-la-la
Ooh I should be running
Ooh you keep me coming
For ya
Locked in the hotel
There′s just some things that never change
You say, "We're just friends."
But friends don′t know the way you taste-la-la-la
'Cause you know it′s been a long time comin'
Don′t you let me fall, oh
Oh, when your lips undress me
Hooked on your tongue
Ooh, love, your kiss is deadly
Don't stop
I love it when you call me Señorita
I wish I could pretend I didn't need ya
But every touch is ooh-la-la-la
It′s true la-la-la
Ooh I should be running
Ooh you know I love it
When you call me Señorita
I wish it wasn′t so damn hard to leave ya
But every touch is ooh-la-la-la
It's true la-la-la
Ooh I should be running
Ooh you keep me coming
For ya
All along I′ll be coming for ya (for ya)
And I hope it meant something to ya
Call my name I'll be comin′ for ya (comin' for ya)
Comin′ for ya (comin' for ya)
For ya, for ya (oh, she loves it when I call her), for ya
Ooh I should be running
Ooh you keep me coming
For ya
The lyrics to "Hey Senorita" speak about the intense attraction and desire the singer has for a woman who calls him Señorita. He admits to being physically and emotionally drawn to her despite wanting to distance himself. Every touch he has with her makes him want more, and he cannot resist her charm. The song takes place in Miami, where they first met and where he discovers her taste. He cannot help but love her and wants to keep coming back.
In various artist's rendition of the song, the lyrics take on a different meaning depending on the genre. For example, in Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello's version, the melody is soft and slow, which provides a sensual feeling to the lyrics. Camila's breathing patterns and huskier voice add to the sexual nature of the lyrics.
In contrast, Kris Kross Amsterdam incorporates a high energy tempo in their version of "Hey Senorita," which gives the lyrics a more playful vibe. The group adds back-up dancers and a beach scene, emphasizing the fun that they are having together, rather than the sexual nature of their interactions.
The Spanish version of "Hey Senorita," sung by Alex Rose and Rauw Alejandro, highlights the bilingual nature of the song. When translated, the lyrics retain their original meaning, with the addition of the Spanish language layer. This version of the song has a more romantic feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
I love it when you call me Señorita
The artist likes being called Señorita by the other person.
I wish I could pretend I didn′t need ya
The artist wishes they could pretend that they don't need the other person in their life.
But every touch is ooh-la-la-la
The artist enjoys every single touch from the other person.
It's true la-la-la
The artist confirms their pleasure and enjoyment from the other person's touches.
Ooh I should be running
Despite the artist's feelings, they feel like they should leave the other person.
Ooh you keep me coming
The other person is the reason why the artist cannot leave.
Land in Miami
The beginning of the story where the artist lands in Miami.
The air was hot from summer rain
The weather was hot in Miami due to summer rainfall.
Sweat dripping off me
The artist was sweating heavily in the hot weather in Miami.
Before I even knew her name la-la-la
The artist met someone in Miami and spent time with them before knowing their name.
It felt like ooh-la-la-la
The artist enjoyed the time spent with the other person in Miami.
Sapphire moonlight
The artist and the other person danced under the beautiful sapphire moonlight.
We danced for hours in the sand
The artist and the other person danced for hours in the sandy beach in Miami.
Tequila Sunrise
The artist and the other person also enjoyed drinking Tequila Sunrise while dancing in the beach.
Her body fit right in my hands, la-la-la
The artist held the other person's body while they continued to dance.
Yeah, no
A phrase used to emphasize the artist's point or feeling.
When you call me Señorita
The artist loves being called Señorita by the other person.
I wish it wasn′t so damn hard to leave ya
The artist finds it difficult to leave the other person despite feeling like they should go.
But every touch is ooh-la-la-la
The artist enjoys every touch from the other person and it makes it difficult to leave.
It's true la-la-la
The artist confirms their pleasure and enjoyment from the other person's touches.
Locked in the hotel
The artist and the other person are together in a hotel room.
There′s just some things that never change
Despite how the artist is feeling, some things will never change between them and the other person.
You say, "We're just friends."
The other person says that they are just friends with the artist.
But friends don′t know the way you taste-la-la-la
The artist is not convinced that they are just friends as they have experienced the taste of the other person.
'Cause you know it′s been a long time comin'
The artist feels like it has taken a long time to be with the other person.
Don′t you let me fall, oh
The artist is asking the other person not to let them down.
Oh, when your lips undress me
The artist enjoys when the other person kisses them and undresses them.
Hooked on your tongue
The artist loves the other person's kiss and can't get enough.
Ooh, love, your kiss is deadly
The artist's love for the other person's kiss is intense and feels like it could be deadly.
Don't stop
The artist wants the other person to continue kissing them.
All along I′ll be coming for ya (for ya)
The artist confirms that they will always come back to the other person.
And I hope it meant something to ya
The artist hopes that their relationship with the other person means something to them.
Call my name I'll be comin′ for ya (comin' for ya)
The artist wants the other person to call their name and they will be there for them.
Comin′ for ya (comin' for ya)
The artist is assuring the other person that they will always be there for them.
For ya, for ya (oh, she loves it when I call her), for ya
The artist is confirming their love for the other person.
Ooh I should be running
The artist feels like they should leave the other person.
Ooh you keep me coming
Despite how the artist is feeling, the other person keeps them coming back to them.
For ya
The artist is doing everything for the other person.
Writer(s): Curtis Williams, Carl Johnny Green
Contributed by Grace I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hairymary5146
These guys are great. Does this mean that real singing is back.
@MAG-en5qh
Omg they brought back that beautiful old school voice! Now I’m sorry ! But this is singing! Love you guys . Keep on singing!
@FBM503
Overwhelming ..outstanding voice
@randalbuhler9042
True Musical Genius, True Musical Artists, True Musical Treasures !!!!!
@liliilani
Can't not smile when I hear these guys!! 😁
@annielangridge8265
These guys blow me away from the moment I heard them sing & I will definitely be first in the queue to make sure that I get a concert ticket to see them perform live if they are coming to the UK. UK's No 1 FAN Annie Langridge in Blackpool, Lancashire England. Wishing you guys ultimate success in your already phenomenal successful music career. 💙😘💙😘💙😘💙💂👸💂
@mayavv8527
Love this! Greetings from the Netherlands 😄
@denisewendt7115
WOW......Love your swag guys. You make all us Islanders so proud. Your renditions with all the songs you sing are just awesome plus your vocals are just out of this world. Please keep recording and singing, because there's a place for you guys in this world of music.
@garnet6088
You evacuate my depression with your manly
Swag; It takes me to the
Romantic moon!
@habsom1406
Rhythm, timing, melody, harmony, musicality, style and sass....these guys have got it all.