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.
Hold The Line
Various Artists Lyrics
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it's not in the way you say you care
it's not in the way you've been treating my friends
it's not in the way that you stayed till the end
it's not in the way you look or the things that you say that you'll do
hold the line
love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
hold the line
it's not in the words that you told me, girl
it's not in the way you say you're mine, ooh
it's not in the way that you came back to me
it's not in the way that your love set me free
it's not in the way you look or the things that you say that you'll do
hold the line
love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
hold the line
love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
it's not in the words that you told me
it's not in the way you say you're mine, ooh
it's not in the way that you came back to me
it's not in the way that your love set me free
it's not in the way you look or the things that you say that you'll do
hold the line
love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
hold the line
love isn't always on time
love isn't always on time
hold the line
love isn't always on time
love isn't always
love isn't always on time
hold the line
love isn't always on time
love isn't always on time
love isn't always on time
love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
The song "Hold The Line" by Various Artists speaks about the complexities of love and relationships. The lyrics suggest that true love cannot always be defined by actions or words alone, and that it requires a deeper connection that goes beyond surface-level impressions. The verses point out that it's not in the way someone holds the other, how they say they care, how they treat their friends, or how they promise to do things. It's not in the words they say or how possessive they seem to be. Instead, the chorus urges people to "hold the line" and understand that love can be messy, complicated, and unpredictable. It's not always on time, but it's worth waiting for.
The repetition of the lyrics, "love isn't always on time", emphasizes the message that relationships cannot be rushed or forced. They require patience, understanding, and a willingness to be there even when times get tough. The song's upbeat melody and catchy chorus contrast with the message of the lyrics, creating a sense of tension and urgency.
Overall, "Hold The Line" by Various Artists is a timeless classic that explores the idea that love is often not what it seems, but is something worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not in the way that you hold me
My love for you is not based solely on physical touch.
it's not in the way you say you care
Your words alone are not enough for me to believe you truly care.
it's not in the way you've been treating my friends
Your behavior towards my friends does not reflect how you truly feel about me.
it's not in the way that you stayed till the end
Your loyalty and perseverance does not hold the key to my heart.
it's not in the way you look or the things that you say that you'll do
Your appearance and promises are not the foundation of my love for you.
hold the line
Stay steadfast and don't give up on our relationship.
love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
Our love may not always come at the perfect moment or on our desired schedule.
it's not in the words that you told me, girl
Your verbal declarations of love are not solely responsible for my feelings towards you.
it's not in the way you say you're mine, ooh
Declaring me as yours does not secure my love forever.
it's not in the way that you came back to me
Returning to me after being apart does not fully determine the strength of our love.
it's not in the way that your love set me free
Despite feeling free when I'm with you, my love is not defined by this sense of liberation.
love isn't always on time
Our love may not always come at the perfect moment or on our desired schedule.
love isn't always
Love does not always manifest in the way we expect.
love isn't always on time
Our love may not always come at the perfect moment or on our desired schedule.
hold the line
Stay steadfast and don't give up on our relationship.
love isn't always on time
Our love may not always come at the perfect moment or on our desired schedule.
love isn't always on time
Our love may not always come at the perfect moment or on our desired schedule.
love isn't always on time
Our love may not always come at the perfect moment or on our desired schedule.
love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
Our love may not always come at the perfect moment or on our desired schedule.
Contributed by Harper S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gabrieleporru4443
-- EMERGENCY LYRICS --
It's not in the way that you hold me
It's not in the way you say you care
It's not in the way you've been treating my friends
It's not in the way that you stayed till the end
It's not in the way you look or the things that you say that you'll do
Hold the line, love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
Hold the line, love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
It's not in the words that you told me, girl
It's not in the way you say you're mine, ooh
It's not in the way that you came back to me
It's not in the way that your love set me free
It's not in the way you look or the things that you say that you'll do
Hold the line, love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
Hold the line, love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
It's not in the words that you told me
It's not in the way you say you're mine, ooh
It's not in the way that you came back to me
It's not in the way that your love set me free
It's not in the way you look or the things that you say that you'll do
Hold the line, love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
Hold the line, love isn't always on time (Love isn't always on time)
Hold the line, love isn't always on time (love isn't always, love isn't always on time)
Hold the line, love isn't always on time
Love isn't always on time
Love isn't always on time
Love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
@simp-johnson
This song reminds me that I have to follow the damn train
@bigsmoke2298
This is all you have to do, fool!
@SuperRazor47
That was real bad what you did to cj's mom smoke..
@cromix3585
Epic
@andromedav4186
radio k dst
@Z3Neeto
Epic
@misaelmuniz7418
Gta san andreas on a plane flying and listening to this in the radio.
@nickobellic9713
and crash with a invisible tree 😐
@rasyadramadhan2461
@@nickobellic9713 hahahaha😭 it's true
@ArmagedonCS
NOSTALGIA TRIP RIGHT NOW FOR ME san andreas was the best game