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 Believe
Various Artists Lyrics
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I believe in reason and soul. But I ask myself - is it possible?
Who has seen the soulful knowledge?
So much man has already destroyed.
So much he has squandered.
I still believe and I still love.
I want to run away from day to day routine to break the binding bonds.
I still believe.
cuts off their return, oppresses them with its utopia.
I believe in God and people. I believe in reason and soul.
The lyrics of Various Artists' "I Believe" express a strong belief in the power of spirituality, reason, and humanity despite the destruction and oppression that exists in the world. The singer acknowledges the difficulties of maintaining faith in these concepts but affirms that they continue to believe and love despite the challenges. The mention of the "soulful knowledge" suggests a deeper understanding of the world beyond what is immediately visible, but the singer questions whether it is genuinely possible to access this knowledge.
The line "The world kills thinking people, destroys them with its violence" highlights the opposition the singer faces in their belief. The world seems to be set up to discourage free thinking, and those who dare to challenge the status quo are often met with violence and oppression. However, the singer is firm in their conviction that there is value in believing in something greater than themselves and that there is a purpose in searching for meaning beyond the mundane "day-to-day routine."
Overall, "I Believe" is a song that encourages listeners to hold onto their beliefs despite the challenges they may face. It acknowledges the difficulties of maintaining a sense of spirituality, reason, and humanity in a world where violence and oppression are rampant but affirms that these beliefs are worth holding onto nonetheless.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe in God and people.
I trust in the existence of God and the goodness of humanity.
I believe in reason and soul.
I have faith in both the logical mind and spiritual essence.
But I ask myself - is it possible?
I sometimes question whether my beliefs can coexist.
Who has seen the soulful knowledge?
I wonder if anyone has truly observed the depths of spiritual understanding.
So much man has already destroyed.
Humanity has caused immense destruction and damage.
So much he has squandered.
People have wasted resources and opportunities.
I still believe and I still love.
Despite these obstacles, I maintain my faith and love.
I want to run away from day to day routine to break the binding bonds.
I desire to escape the monotony of everyday life and break free from limitations.
I still believe.
My beliefs persist even in the face of adversity.
The world kills thinking people, destroys them with its violence, cuts off their return, oppresses them with its utopia.
The world can harm and hinder those who think critically, forcing them into submission and preventing their ability to leave oppressive situations.
I believe in God and people. I believe in reason and soul.
Despite my doubts and the world's challenges, I hold steadfast in my belief in God, humanity, logic, and spirituality.
Contributed by Miles S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.