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'm Ready
Various Artists Lyrics
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Listen while you read!
Yeah baby
Ah, come on
Baby, it was uncool to love me
Then leave me standing here now
And maybe I am the fool you call me
'Cause I'll be here standing waiting
To hear you say to me
I'm ready
(You know I'm ready)
To love you
(To love you)
Forever
(Forever)
Hey love, now
Come love me forever more
I'm ready
(You know I'm ready)
To love you
(To love you)
Forever
(Forever)
Hey love, now
Come love me forever more
Sometimes, when I'm alone I feel sad
I know you'll leave me once again
And take my pride
And maybe I am the fool you call me, yeah
'Cause I'll be here standin' waiting
To hear you say to me, yeah
I'm ready
(You know I'm ready)
To love you
(To love you)
Forever
(Forever)
Hey love, now
Come love me forever more
See I'm ready
(You know I'm ready)
To love you
(To love you)
Forever baby
(Forever)
Hey love, now
Come love me forever more
And once again I'll be right here
Waiting to share your love
But I hope this time for once
We'll forever mend it up
See I'm ready
(You know I'm ready)
To love you
(To love you)
Forever
(Forever)
Hey love, now
Come love me forever more
I'm ready
(You know I'm ready)
To love you
(To love you)
Forever baby
(Forever)
Hey love, now
Come love me forever more
I'm ready, yes I am
(I'm ready)
(You know I'm ready)
To love you
(To love you)
Forever
(Forever)
And ever baby
Hey love, now
Come love me forever more
I'm ready
(You know I'm ready)
To love you
(To love you)
Forever
(Forever)
Hey love, now
Come love me forever more
I'm ready
(I'm ready)
To love you
Forever
(Forever)
Hey love, now
Come love me forever more
I'm ready
To love you
Forever
The song "I'm Ready" by Various Artists is a classic R&B ballad that explores the theme of unrequited love. The lyrics describe a situation where the singer has been in love with someone who has left them without saying goodbye. Despite this, the singer is still ready to take this person back and love them forever.
The lyrics are emotional and poignant, with the singer expressing their vulnerability and longing for love. The chorus is particularly powerful, with the repetition of "I'm ready to love you forever" highlighting the singer's commitment to this person, despite the pain they have caused in the past.
The song's slow tempo, melodic rhythm, and soulful vocals create a mood of deep introspection and reflection. The use of a piano, strings, and percussion further highlights the emotional depth of the song, adding to its dramatic impact. Overall, "I'm Ready" is a beautiful and heartfelt love song that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, it was uncool to love me
You shouldn't have loved me the way you did
Then leave me standing here now
Now, I am standing here all alone
Without a goodbye
You left without even saying goodbye
And maybe I am the fool you call me
Perhaps, you consider me a fool
'Cause I'll be here standing waiting
But I'll still be here waiting for your return
To hear you say to me
To hear you confess your love for me
I'm ready
I am prepared to love you again
(You know I'm ready)
I hope you know that I am ready
To love you
To love you with all my heart
(To love you)
Just to assure you that I will never stop loving you
Forever
For all eternity
(Forever)
I want our love to last forever
Hey love, now
My beloved, listen to me now
Come love me forever more
Please come back to me, and let's love each other again
Sometimes, when I'm alone I feel sad
I can't help but feel sad when I'm all by myself
I know you'll leave me once again
I am aware that you'll leave me again
And take my pride
And you'll break my heart again
And maybe I am the fool you call me, yeah
Perhaps I am foolish, just like you say
'Cause I'll be here standin' waiting
Nonetheless, I'll still be here waiting for you
To hear you say to me, yeah
Waiting to hear your confessions of love
See I'm ready
See, I am ready for this relationship
To love you
To express my love for you
Forever baby
For all eternity, my love
(Forever)
I desire our love to last forever
And once again I'll be right here
I'll be here once more
Waiting to share your love
Waiting to experience your affection
But I hope this time for once
I hope this time around, things will work out for us
We'll forever mend it up
We'll fix our relationship for good
I'm ready, yes I am
I am truly ready for this love
And ever baby
I will love you forever, baby
I'm ready
I am ready to love you
To love you
To love you like never before
Forever
For eternity
Hey love, now
My love, listen to me
Come love me forever more
Please come back to me and let us love each other again
Writer(s): BRYAN ADAMS, JAMES DOUGLAS VALLANCE
Contributed by Isabelle N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.