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.
Holiday
Various Artists Lyrics
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Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Exchange the cold days for the sun
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Exchange your troubles for some love
Wherever you are
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Longing for the sun you will come
To the island without name
Longing for the sun be welcome
On the island many miles away from home
Be welcome on the island without name
Longing for the sun you will come
To the island many miles away from home
The song "Holiday" by Various Artists is an upbeat and catchy track about the desire for a break from the monotony and struggles of everyday life. The singer urges the listener to join them and escape to a faraway place with warm weather and good times. The chorus repeats the line "Let me take you far away, you'd like a holiday" emphasizing the idea of leaving behind one's worries and chasing after relaxation.
The lyrics of the song paint a picture of an island paradise without a name. The island is a metaphorical representation of a carefree existence where one can exchange their troubles for love and soak in the sun's warmth. The singer invites the listener to join them on this journey and enjoy a much-needed break from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Overall, "Holiday" is a fun and light-hearted song that encourages listeners to take a break and enjoy life. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics make it an excellent choice for a summer playlist or a feel-good pick-me-up tune.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me take you far away
I want to take you somewhere distant
You'd like a holiday
I think you would enjoy a vacation
Exchange the cold days for the sun
Swap the chilly weather for warm sunshine
A good time and fun
We will have an enjoyable and entertaining experience
Exchange your troubles for some love
Replace your problems with affection and care
Wherever you are
It doesn't matter where you are currently located
Longing for the sun you will come
If you crave sunshine, you will visit us
To the island without name
We are taking you to an undisclosed tropical location
Longing for the sun be welcome
If you want to bask in the sun, we invite you
On the island many miles away from home
The destination is far from your residence
Be welcome on the island without name
We are delighted to host you at our secret paradise
Contributed by Blake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.