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 I Can Fly
Various Artists Lyrics
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And life was nothing but an awful song
But now I know the meaning of true love
I'm leaning on the everlasting arms
If I can see it, then I can do it
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it
I believe I can fly
I think about it every night and day
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
See I was on the verge of breaking down
Sometimes silence can seem so loud
There are miracles in life I must achieve
But first I know it starts inside of me
If I can see it, then I can be it
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it
I believe I can fly
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day
spread wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
Hey'Cos I believe in you
oh...
If I can see it, then I can do it
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it
I believe I can fly
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day
spread wings and fly away
I believe i can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
If I just spread my wings (I can fly)
I can fly (I can fly)
I can fly (I can fly)
I can fly (I can fly)
If I just spread my wings (I can fly)
I can fly...(i can fly, i can fly)
woo... i can fly
hmmmmm... fly, fly, fly
The lyrics of "I Believe I Can Fly" by Various Artists talk about believing in oneself and achieving any dream one sets their minds to. The song starts with the artist admitting the difficulty they once faced in persevering through life's challenges. They felt like giving up, and their morale was low. However, they discovered the meaning of true love and found comfort by leaning on the "everlasting arms." They go on to state that if they can envision their dreams, then they can make them a reality through unwavering belief.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the artist's strong conviction that they can fly, both physically and metaphorically. They believe that they can touch the sky, and every day they think about spreading their wings and soaring away. In their mind's eye, they visualize themselves running through an open door, and they have no doubt that they can fly. The artist then states that they believe in their listener’s ability to soar as well, indicating that this song is also an inspiring message to its audience.
The song's second verse indicates that the artist feels like they are on the brink of a breakdown, but sometimes silence can be incredibly impactful. They know that they have to achieve life's miracles, but the journey towards success starts within. They believe that visualizing their goals and having faith in themselves is critical, and with this knowledge, they are sure that anything is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to think that I could not go on
There were times when I used to believe that I couldn't continue with life
And life was nothing but an awful song
During that time, life seemed like a never-ending, distressing experience
But now I know the meaning of true love
I've come to understand and appreciate the significance of genuine affection
I'm leaning on the everlasting arms
I'm relying on the support of an enduring faith
If I can see it, then I can do it
As long as I can imagine it, then I can accomplish it
If I just believe it, there's nothing to it
If I trust that I can achieve it, then nothing can stop me
I believe I can fly
I'm convinced that I'm capable of soaring through the air
I believe I can touch the sky
I have faith that I can reach and feel the sky above me
I think about it every night and day
I constantly dwell on the idea of flying, both day and night
Spread my wings and fly away
I'll expand my wings and fly freely towards my dreams
I believe I can soar
I believe I can glide through the air with elegance and grace
I see me running through that open door
I visualize myself running through an open door of opportunity and success
See I was on the verge of breaking down
There was a time when I was about to give way under the pressure
Sometimes silence can seem so loud
At times, even silence can be overwhelming and deafening
There are miracles in life I must achieve
There are outstanding achievements in my life that will seem like a miracle
But first I know it starts inside of me
To achieve these miracles, I realize that I need to commence from the inside
Hey'Cos I believe in you
Hey, I believe in you to help me accomplish these unbelievable feats
If I just spread my wings (I can fly)
In case I expand my wings, then I can soar through the air
I can fly...(i can fly, i can fly)
I'm optimistic about my ability to fly and truly believe in my power
Writer(s): ROBERT S. KELLY
Contributed by Oliver E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.