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 Mind
Various Artists Lyrics
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Julie dips her toe in the tide and you don't know why
No, she don't know why she got all dolled up for a suicide
And when the stage lights dimmed on the fading scrim
It was morning before the cheering died
Is it too late to tell you that I don't mind?
Knelt down as the semaphore broke on his tawdry bride
But we don't know why he got all stressed out on the motherland
With his T. V. Sets and his fighter jets and the royal ubiquitous handycam
Is it too late to tell you that I don't mind?
Here's you with your mom on your back going into the woods
She's so proud that you're staying on track like a good son should
But you don't know why you got all choked up when you said goodbye
And you can hear her still when the nights are still
All crying out for calamine
Is it too late to tell you that I don't mind?
Is it too late to tell you that I don't mind?
The lyrics of the song "I Don't Mind" by Various Artists paint a picture of different individuals experiencing different situations, yet there's a sense of confusion and uncertainty that surrounds them. The opening lines talk about a person who has a thorn in their side, and another person who dips their toe in the tide, both without knowing why they do it. The next verse goes on to mention King George, who seems to be stressed out about something in the motherland, and his wife who is dressed rather tawdily. The final verse describes a person walking into the woods with their mother on their back, feeling choked up when they said goodbye. It's a poignant collection of images, and the chorus simply asks whether it's too late to say that the singer doesn't mind.
The lyrics suggest that there's a lot of confusion surrounding the people mentioned in each verse. They seem to be going through the motions of life without any clear reason or purpose. However, the singer does not judge them for it – there's a sense of empathy and understanding that runs throughout the song. The chorus, in particular, seems to suggest that the singer is willing to accept these people, whatever their flaws or quirks might be. It's a beautiful sentiment that speaks to the human need for acceptance and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Truly with his thorn in your side and you don't know why
Someone is causing you discomfort or pain and you cannot understand why.
Julie dips her toe in the tide and you don't know why
Someone is engaging in an activity without any clear reason, leaving you confused.
No, she don't know why she got all dolled up for a suicide
Someone did something out of the ordinary before a dangerous or dead-end situation without fully understanding why they did it.
And when the stage lights dimmed on the fading scrim
The initial excitement and attention waned, leaving the situation feeling lackluster.
It was morning before the cheering died
Despite the lackluster feeling after the initial excitement, the cheering and celebration continued well into the morning.
Is it too late to tell you that I don't mind?
Despite the confusion and lack of understanding about the situation, the singer is reassuring someone that they do not mind and are okay with how things are.
King George in imperial robe and a lazy eye
A person with a high status or position is being described in a somewhat unflattering way, highlighting their faults and flaws.
Knelt down as the semaphore broke on his tawdry bride
Even though there was a public display of affection, it felt superficial and lacking in genuine emotion.
But we don't know why he got all stressed out on the motherland
The reason behind someone's stress or anxiety is not clear or understood.
With his T. V. Sets and his fighter jets and the royal ubiquitous handycam
The person's possessions and status symbols are listed, implying that they are not as important or impressive as they seem to be.
Here's you with your mom on your back going into the woods
A person is carrying something (physically or emotionally) with the encouragement or help of someone else.
She's so proud that you're staying on track like a good son should
The person's accomplishments or behavior is making someone else proud and happy, adding more pressure or expectations to the situation.
But you don't know why you got all choked up when you said goodbye
The reason behind someone's strong emotional reaction is not clear or understood, but it is a noticeable response to a certain situation or event.
And you can hear her still when the nights are still
The memory or presence of someone is still felt and impacting the person, even in moments of quiet or stillness.
All crying out for calamine
The person is experiencing physical discomfort or emotional pain, and is in need of some kind of relief or comfort.
Is it too late to tell you that I don't mind?
The artist is repeating their reassurance to someone that they don't mind and are okay with the situation, even though it may be confusing or uncomfortable.
Contributed by Charlie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Humble Is Da Way
nice
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+humbleisdaway
Thanks brother.
jtarheels100
This that one right here
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+jtarheels100 Thanks I am so glad that it's blessing your life.