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 Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Various Artists Lyrics
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I have run through the fields
Only to be with you
Only to be with you
I have run, I have crawled
I have scaled these city walls
These city walls
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
I have kissed honey lips
Felt the healing in her finger tips
It burned like fire
(I was)
Burning inside her
I have spoke with the tongue of angels
I have held the hand of a devil
It was warm in the night
I was cold as a stone
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
I believe in the Kingdom Come
Then all the colors will bleed into one
Bleed into one
But, yes, I'm still running
You broke the bonds
And you loosed the chains
Carried the cross of my shame
Oh, my shame, you know I believe it
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
But I still haven't found
What I'm looking for
The song I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by Various Artists is a deeply introspective and emotional piece that deals with the idea of searching for something and not quite finding it. The lyrics of the song speak to the singer's experiences climbing mountains, running through fields, and scaling city walls just to be with someone they truly care about. Despite all of this, they still feel like there is something missing in their life.
The singer talks about feeling both physically and emotionally cold, even while holding the hand of someone they refer to as "a devil." They speak of their belief in a "Kingdom Come" where all the colors will "bleed into one," which seems to suggest some sort of spiritual longing or quest for inner peace.
However, the singer also expresses a sense of hope and faith, acknowledging that someone - perhaps a divine figure - has broken their bonds and carried the cross of their shame. Though they still feel like something is missing, they believe that they will eventually find what they are looking for.
All in all, the song is a powerful meditation on the idea of searching for meaning and fulfillment in life, and the intense frustration and longing that often accompanies that search.
Line by Line Meaning
I have climbed the highest mountains
I have overcome great challenges and obstacles.
I have run through the fields
I have experienced freedom and joy.
Only to be with you
I did it all for love.
I have run, I have crawled
I have done everything in my power to reach my goal.
I have scaled these city walls
I have faced urban challenges and struggles.
These city walls
These are the physical and metaphorical boundaries I have overcome.
But I still haven't found
Despite all my efforts and accomplishments,
What I'm looking for
I have not yet found my true purpose, meaning or happiness in life.
I have kissed honey lips
I have known love and felt its beauty.
Felt the healing in her finger tips
Love has a therapeutic effect on me.
It burned like fire
Love is a powerful and intense emotion.
(I was) Burning inside her
I was consumed by passion and desire for her.
I have spoke with the tongue of angels
I have expressed myself with great eloquence and grace.
I have held the hand of a devil
I have been tempted and influenced by evil.
It was warm in the night
Evil can appear attractive and seductive.
I was cold as a stone
However, pursuing evil left me emotionless and unfulfilled.
I believe in the Kingdom Come
I have faith in a better future or afterlife.
Then all the colors will bleed into one
All differences and divisions will disappear in unity.
But, yes, I'm still running
Despite my belief in a brighter future, I am still searching for my purpose in life.
You broke the bonds
You freed me from my past traumas or limitations.
And you loosed the chains
You released me from my emotional or physical restraints.
Carried the cross of my shame
You suffered in order to save me from my own guilt or embarrassment.
Oh, my shame, you know I believe it
I am grateful for your sacrifice and have faith in your teachings.
But I still haven't found
Despite your help and guidance,
What I'm looking for
I have not yet found my true purpose, meaning or happiness in life.
But I still haven't found
Despite everything I have been through,
What I'm looking for
I continue to search for my purpose, meaning or happiness in life.
Writer(s): Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Dave Evans, Paul David Hewson
Contributed by Mackenzie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Does that still stand 4 private first class?
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Please don`t stop the music..The world needs healing more then ever....
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We must remake this but with Ukraine. They need our help and love so badly
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Is it just me or does anyone else always cry at all of these beautiful renditions?!
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Oh yes. I got teary eyed just reading the description. The music finished me off.💧
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It's not just you.
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