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.
I'll Fly Away
Various Artists Lyrics
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Free City
This is a shout out to every young brother
Doing his bid right now
Keep your head up
he's walking the yard wishing he has wings
Ya know fly right out of that joint
(Chorus:)
If I could fly away
Ew, I wouldn't come back no more
I'd turn around just to see you for the last time
See know I know, hey that won't be easy
I fought through every battle, I'd made it this far
I got a few more feet, but it's still the longest yard
Man it's the longest yard I ever had to get in my life
See my life ain't right and my right don't wright
My niggas can't eat if the fish don't bite
My razor grows hairs like Mike at night
My big brother all mighty, I keep my ray I'm a G five G
I take a G five deep to my G is deep
On Murphy and the G don't speak
Listen man we don't get down round hurr
The body bag, you found and gagged right hurr
It's as serious as the sound right hurr
The guards guard the ground, four pounds right hurr
They ain't playin, they just lettin ya know
That anything that will happen will happen real slow
That the word from upstairs till you in that hole
I can't take it, I'm just ready to go
(Chorus:)
If I could fly away
Ew, I wouldn't come back no more
I'd turn around just to see you for the last time
See know I know, hey that won't be easy
I fought through every battle, I'd made it this far
I got a few more feet, but it's still the longest yard
Yeah, yeah it's still the longest yard
Uh, uh, It's still the longest yard
Uh, uh, it's still the longest yard
I fought through every battle I'd made it this far (this far)
I'm in my cell 20 hours a day
I'm doin push ups every hour a day
Cuz I'm tryin to keep the cowards away
That's why I'm markin off the calendar days
Tryin ta get it out of the way
And I'm just tryin ta keep a piece of mind
And I'll strike a muh Fucka with a piece of mine
Cus he tryin to take a piece of mine
So Ima slice his a ass one piece of the time
But not that they closed the door, lock me in
In a cell thirty deep, but it's built for ten
What kind of world they got you in, with a barb wire fence that box you in
From now till they turn off the lights, I'm a read every thing in sight
It's kind tryin of hard to read at night
But Ima change my life and help anotha brotha take this fight
If I could fly away
Ew, I wouldn't come back no more
I'd turn around just to see you for the last time
See know I know, hey that won't be easy
I fought through every battle, I'd made it this far
I got a few more feet, but it's still the longest yard
Yeah, yeah it's still the longest yard
Uh, uh, It's still the longest yard
Uh, uh, it's still the longest yard
I fought through every battle I'd made it this far (this far)
Oh no, I gotta make it out this place some how
Oh no, Man I really believe that I could turn it around
Oh no, You see all I need is that second chance to show
Since the incarceration my obligation to rehabilitation
Oh no, they can punch behind, they can kick me low
Oh no, Spit on me, It's gonna take more than that for them to break my sould
I said oh no, man it's for people to understand how it's like to be
Jaded, incarcerated, most can't take it
And I can't wait to see better days
(Chorus:)
If I could fly away
Ew, I wouldn't come back no more
I'd turn around just to see you for the last time
See know I know, hey that won't be easy
I fought through every battle, I'd made it this far
I got a few more feet, but it's still the longest yard
Yeah, yeah it's still the longest yard
Uh, uh, It's still the longest yard
Uh, uh, it's still the longest yard
I fought through every battle I'd made it this far (this far)
If I could fly away
If I could, I'd turn around
If I could fly away
If I could, I'd turn around
If I could fly away
The lyrics of Nelly's "Fly Away" speak to the struggles faced by those incarcerated and separated from their loved ones. The song begins with a shout out to all the young brothers currently serving time, encouraging them to keep their heads up. The chorus expresses the desire of those incarcerated to escape and never look back, but also acknowledges the difficulty of leaving loved ones behind. The verses describe the harsh reality of life behind bars, including the violence and isolation faced by prisoners, and the determination it takes to survive.
Throughout the song, Nelly speaks to the challenges and the hope of those in prison, highlighting the importance of rehabilitation and second chances. The longing to "fly away" represents the desire for freedom and a chance to start anew. This song is a message of empathy and hope, calling for understanding and compassion towards those who have made mistakes and are paying the price for them.
In summary, "Fly Away" by Nelly speaks to the difficult realities of incarceration and the wishes of those who are incarcerated to escape and start their lives anew. It emphasizes the importance of rehabilitation and empathy towards those in prison.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a shout out to every young brother
The singer is greeting and acknowledging every person currently in prison who is young and also male
Doing his bid right now
The artist is referring to the individual's current sentence in jail that they must serve
Keep your head up
The singer is encouraging the incarcerated individuals to remain hopeful and optimistic despite their situation
he's walking the yard wishing he has wings
The artist is describing a person walking around the prison yard, expressing a desire to have the ability to fly away from their current circumstance
Ya know fly right out of that joint
The artist is expressing that the person walking around the prison yard wishes that he could fly out of the prison to escape his current situation
If I could fly away
The singer is expressing a desire to be able to fly away, presumably from their current situation
Ew, I wouldn't come back no more
The artist implies that if he had the chance to escape whatever situation he is in, he would not return to it
I'd turn around just to see you for the last time
The singer would turn around to take one last look at someone he cares about before flying away
I fought through every battle, I'd made it this far
The artist has overcome various challenges and struggles to reach this point in his life
I got a few more feet, but it's still the longest yard
The artist has not yet reached his ultimate goal despite his progress; the journey is still long and difficult
My big brother all mighty, I keep my ray I'm a G five G
The artist's older brother is powerful and influential, and he aspires to be like him
Anything that will happen will happen real slow
The singer is emphasizing the slowness and monotony of life in prison, where nothing happens quickly
It's kind tryin of hard to read at night
The artist finds it challenging to read at night and continue his educational advancement while in prison
But Ima change my life and help anotha brotha take this fight
The artist plans to modify his lifestyle positively, and he's determined to help others who are fighting similar battles
You see all I need is that second chance to show
The singer believes that all he needs is another opportunity to prove himself
Since the incarceration my obligation to rehabilitation
The singer feels that his responsibility while in prison is to focus on rehabilitation and prepare himself for life after release
They can punch behind, they can kick me low
The artist communicates that he is unwavering despite others' negative and violent treatment towards him
Spit on me, It's gonna take more than that for them to break my sould
The artist indicates that he is resilient in the face of hardships and mistreatment, and his spirit will not be broken
Man I really believe that I could turn it around
The singer has hope and faith that he can improve his situation despite his current challenges
Jaded, incarcerated, most can't take it
The singer reflects on how difficult it is to remain optimistic despite an extended period of being in prison, and he acknowledges that most are unable to do so
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLAUDIO CALZOLARI, GUIDO MAZZELLA, BRUNO BERGONZI, MARINA BARONE, EMANUELA ZAULI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rosepresleypresley6196
It is as if he saw the boy Elvis discovering gospel and life also within his little heart that is reflected in an electric current that runs through his entire body. 🎵🎼🎵🎼💕💓💕💓🙏⛪💕💓💕❤️❤️
@1fiddysquiddy386
Meat rider
@1970brenz
And the Holy Spirit!
@jacqueline4749
I randomly started watching this morning during takeoff on my Flight to Dubai. The timing was unreal. I literally taking off to Fly Away to start a new life. I felt like God was talking directly to me. It felt amazing.
@sian186
That happened to me this summer on a British Ariways flight lol. I have been obsessed with this song & movie ever since.
@eagle7792
This... this is what i call art. Gives me goosebumps, just like Elvis himself does
@Bodhismile
This is such a powerful overture/prelude for the story. Intense energy, seduction, spirit, youthful vibe, refuge and launch into an extraordinary life.
@Musicfan1020
I like the part at 2:20 when Austin starts singing more and it actually sounds like it could have been Elvis. I feel like Elvis would have used it to warm up like he did “Oh, Happy Day!”
@Laura329
This is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I absolutely loved watching the church scene and what a great way to introduce Austin Butler as Elvis. Baz did a really great job on this film.
@MalloryNewcomb
Was this his first scene?!