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 Don't Know
Various Artists Lyrics
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I am not a same sin as before
I see it in the mirror in my room
And I can feel it stronger in my soul
But I don't know if it's the right day for this word
Now I say things I didn't say before
I need an explanation, tell me more
How can I live forever? I don't know
Where can I find Heaven? I don't know
What is going to happen? I don't know
Why am I alone now? I don't know
I don't know
I don't know
I don't know
Why am I alone now? I don't know
Why am I alone now? I don't know
I don't know
I don't know
I don't know
I don't know
I don't know
I don't know
I don't know
I don't know
I live it for my darling and I will
That am I leaving problems down our feet
I want to live my feelings day by day
I like to give emotions in my way
But I don't know if it's the right day for this word
Now I say things I didn't say before
I need an explanation, tell me more
Why am I alone now? I don't know
How can I live forever? I don't know
Where can I find Heaven? I don't know
What is going to happen? I don't know
Why am I alone now? I don't know
I don't know
I don't know
I don't know
Why am I alone now? I don't know
Why am I alone now? I don't know
The lyrics to the song "I Don't Know" by Various Artists speak of the confusion and uncertainty that can come with growing up and facing new challenges in life. The singer acknowledges that they are no longer a child and can see the changes in themselves both physically and mentally. However, they feel lost and alone, unsure of how to navigate the uncertainties that come with adulthood. The repeated phrase "I don't know" highlights the confusion and lack of direction the singer is feeling.
The singer also expresses a desire to live in the moment and embrace their emotions, but is held back by their uncertainty and lack of knowledge about the future. They are searching for answers to questions such as "How can I live forever?" and "Where can I find Heaven?", which demonstrate their struggle to find meaning and purpose in life.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of vulnerability and the universal experience of feeling lost and uncertain at times.
Line by Line Meaning
I am not a baby anymore
I have grown up and am no longer a child
I am not a same sin as before
I have changed and am not the same person I was before
I see it in the mirror in my room
I can see the changes in myself when I look in the mirror
And I can feel it stronger in my soul
I can feel the changes more deeply within myself
But I don't know if it's the right day for this word
I'm not sure if today is the right time to express myself
Now I say things I didn't say before
I am expressing myself in new ways that I didn't before
I need an explanation, tell me more
I am seeking understanding and want more information
Why am I alone now? I don't know
I'm not sure why I am feeling lonely at this moment
How can I live forever? I don't know
I don't know how to achieve eternal life
Where can I find Heaven? I don't know
I don't know where to look for a place like Heaven
What is going to happen? I don't know
I don't know what will happen in the future
I live it for my darling and I will
I will live my life for my loved one
That am I leaving problems down our feet
I am putting my problems behind me and moving forward with my loved one
I want to live my feelings day by day
I want to live each day with my emotions guiding me
I like to give emotions in my way
I enjoy expressing my emotions in my own unique way
Why am I alone now? I don't know
I'm still unsure about why I am feeling lonely
Contributed by Ella J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.