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 the One
Various Artists Lyrics
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Since my life He controls
Since I gave my heart to Jesus
The Longer I Serve Him, the sweeter He grows
The Longer I Serve Him, The sweeter He grows
The more that I love Him, More love He bestows
Each day is like heaven My heart overflows
Every need He is supplying
Plenteous Grace He bestows
Every day my way grows brighter
The Longer I Serve Him
The sweeter He grows
The Longer I Serve Him, The sweeter He grows
The more that I love Him, More love He bestows
Each day is like heaven My heart overflows
The Longer I Serve Him, The sweeter He grows
Each day is like heaven My heart overflows
The Longer I Serve Him, The sweeter He grows
The lyrics of the song I'm the One by Various Artists speak of the sweet and fulfilling relationship between the singer and Jesus. The song starts with the singer acknowledging that since they started living for God's Kingdom, He has been in control of their life. The more they have given their heart to Jesus, the sweeter their relationship has become. The chorus iterates that the longer the singer serves Jesus, the more love He bestows upon them, and each day feels like heaven, and their heart overflows with love.
The second verse highlights the blessings the singer feels they receive from Jesus daily. He supplies their every need, bestowing plenteous grace upon them. The verse ends by saying that every day their way becomes brighter. The chorus is repeated twice in the song, emphasizing the central message of the longer you serve Jesus, the sweeter your relationship becomes.
The overall interpretation of the song seems to be that serving Jesus brings infinite love, grace, and blessings. Regardless of the challenges life may throw, a relationship with Jesus can make every day feel like heaven and make your heart overflow with gratitude and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Since I started for the Kingdom
Ever since I began my journey towards the Kingdom of Heaven
Since my life He controls
Since my life has been in His hands and under His control
Since I gave my heart to Jesus
Ever since I surrendered my heart to Jesus Christ
The Longer I Serve Him, the sweeter He grows
The more time I spend serving Him, the more I experience His goodness and love
The more that I love Him, More love He bestows
The more I love Him, the more He showers me with love
Each day is like heaven My heart overflows
Every day feels like a blessing, and my heart is filled with joy
Every need He is supplying
He provides for all my needs
Plenteous Grace He bestows
He abundantly pours His grace upon me
Every day my way grows brighter
Every day, my path becomes clearer and brighter
Each day is like heaven My heart overflows
Every day feels like a blessing, and my heart is filled with joy
Each day is like heaven My heart overflows
Every day feels like a blessing, and my heart is filled with joy
The Longer I Serve Him, The sweeter He grows
The more time I spend serving Him, the more I experience His goodness and love
Writer(s): KARA DIOGUARDI, NICLAS AAKE MOLINDER, JOACIM BO PERSSON, JOHAN CARL AXEL ALKENAS
Contributed by Hailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.