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 Stand By You
Various Artists Lyrics
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Tears are in your eyes
Come on and come to me now
Don't be ashamed to cry
Let me see you through
'cause I've seen the dark side too
You don't know what to do
Nothing you confess
Could make me love you less
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
So if you're mad, get mad
Don't hold it all inside
Come on and talk to me now
Hey, what you got to hide?
I get angry too
Well I'm a lot like you
When you're standing at the crossroads
Don't know which path to choose
Let me come along
'cause even if you're wrong
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Take me in into your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you
And when...
When the night falls on you, baby
You're feeling all alone
You won't be on your own
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Take me in, into your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
and I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
The song “I’ll Stand By You” is a powerful ballad that captures the essence of undying love and support. The opening lines, “Oh, why you look so sad? Tears are in your eyes” convey empathy and understanding for the person feeling down. The next line, “Come on and come to me now” offer a comforting invitation for the person to open up and receive support. The chorus repeats the phrase “I’ll stand by you” to reaffirm the singer’s commitment to assisting the person through their struggles. The lyrics establish a sense of solidarity, emphasizing that the person is never alone as long as there is someone who loves and cares for them.
In the second verse, the lyrics solidify the bond between the singer and the person in need. The lines “So if you’re mad, get mad/Don’t hold it all inside/Come on and talk to me now” conveys how the person is welcome to express their emotions, whatever they may be. The line “Well, I’m a lot like you” is especially poignant since it highlights how we all go through tough times and that the singer can personally relate to the person’s struggles. The verse concludes with the reassurance that the singer will always stand by the person even if they make a mistake, saying “’cause even if you’re wrong/I’ll stand by you.”
The bridge of the song, “Take me in into your darkest hour/And I’ll never desert you” highlights the emotional intensity of the situation. It serves as a reminder to the person in need that they can depend on the unconditional love and support of others. The chorus repeats twice more to hammer home the message that the singer will always “stand by” the person, no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, why you look so sad?
I can see that you're sad, so can you tell me what's going on?
Tears are in your eyes
I can see that you're upset and crying.
Come on and come to me now
Please come to me and let me help you.
Don't be ashamed to cry
It's okay to cry and show your emotions, you don't have to feel embarrassed.
Let me see you through
Let me help you get through this tough time.
'cause I've seen the dark side too
I've been through difficult times as well so I can relate to what you're going through.
When the night falls on you
When you're feeling lonely and lost without direction.
You don't know what to do
You feel confused and unsure about what to do next.
Nothing you confess
Whatever it is that you're going through or feeling, it won't change my love for you.
Could make me love you less
My love for you is unconditional and won't lessen no matter what.
I'll stand by you
I'll support you and be there for you through thick and thin.
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll protect you from anyone who tries to harm you.
So if you're mad, get mad
It's okay to be angry, express your feelings.
Don't hold it all inside
Don't keep your emotions bottled up, let them out.
Hey, what you got to hide?
What's bothering you? There's no need to keep anything a secret from me.
I get angry too
I understand how it feels to be angry.
Well I'm a lot like you
I can relate to how you're feeling because I've been there before.
When you're standing at the crossroads
When you're faced with a difficult decision and don't know which way to go.
Don't know which path to choose
You're not sure which direction to take and need help making a decision.
Let me come along
Let me help you make the decision and guide you through it.
'cause even if you're wrong
Even if the decision you make turns out to be the wrong one, I'll still support you and stand by you.
Take me in into your darkest hour
During your toughest moments, let me be there for you and help you through it.
And I'll never desert you
I won't abandon you, even when things get difficult.
And when...
No matter when.
When the night falls on you, baby
When you feel alone and lost in the dark.
You're feeling all alone
You feel lonely and like no one is there for you.
You won't be on your own
You're not alone, I'll be there with you to support you.
Writer(s): CHRISSIE HYNDE, BILLY STEINBERG, TOM KELLY, THOMAS KELLY
Contributed by Isabelle H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.