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 ain't living long like this
Various Artists Lyrics
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I'm tired of doing all the giving
I give my all and sit and yearn
And get no loving in return
And I just don't like this kind of living
Why do we stay together?
We always fuss and fight
And I ain't never been right
Tell me where you think we're going
'cause I ain't got no way of knowing
When things go wrong, you go your way
You leave me here to pay and pay
And I just don't like this kind of living
I just don't like the things you're doing
Your evil heart will be your ruin
When things start running smooth and free
You haul right off and you pick on me
And I just don't like this way of living
They say the road of love is long
It's rocky, and it's rough
But if this road don't start to get smooth
I've traveled it long enough
Why don't you act a little older
And get that chip up off your shoulder?
I told you once
Now I'll tell you twice
You better start to treat me nice
'cause I just don't like this way of living
The lyrics of "I Like This" by Various Artists speak of the frustration and disillusionment in a relationship where one partner puts in more effort than the other, leading to feelings of neglect and dissatisfaction. The singer expresses a longing for reciprocated love, but instead, feels trapped in a cycle of giving without receiving. The lines "I give my all and sit and yearn, and get no loving in return" capture the essence of the song's message. The chorus, "I just don't like this kind of living," is a literal expression of the artist's discontentment and desire for change.
The lyrics are impactful because they convey the pain and frustration of a one-sided relationship that is likely relatable to many people. The verses suggest that while the singer is willing to put up with some difficulties, there's a limit to how much they're willing to tolerate.
Line by Line Meaning
I just don't like this kind of living
I am dissatisfied with the way we are living and wish for something better.
I'm tired of doing all the giving
I am exhausted from constantly giving and not receiving anything in return.
I give my all and sit and yearn
I put all my efforts into this relationship and still feel unfulfilled and wanting.
And get no loving in return
I do not receive any love or affection in return for the love I give.
Why do we stay together?
I am questioning our relationship and why we continue to be together despite our problems.
We always fuss and fight
Our relationship is filled with constant arguments and fights.
You ain't never known to be wrong
You never admit when you are wrong.
And I ain't never been right
I am always seen as the one who is wrong in our arguments, even if I am not.
Tell me where you think we're going
I am unsure about the future of our relationship and want to know your perspective.
'cause I ain't got no way of knowing
I personally do not have any clear path or direction for our relationship.
When things go wrong, you go your way
When we encounter problems, you tend to distance yourself from the situation and leave me to deal with it alone.
You leave me here to pay and pay
I am left to deal with the consequences of our problems while you distance yourself from them.
I just don't like the things you're doing
I am unhappy with your behavior and the things you do in our relationship.
Your evil heart will be your ruin
Your negative actions and intentions will eventually lead to your downfall.
When things start running smooth and free
When our relationship is going well, you create problems and negative situations for no reason.
You haul right off and you pick on me
You intentionally target and criticize me for no apparent reason.
They say the road of love is long
It is often said that love is a difficult and challenging journey.
It's rocky, and it's rough
Love can be tumultuous and unpredictable at times.
But if this road don't start to get smooth
If our relationship does not improve and become less turbulent...
I've traveled it long enough
I have endured the difficulties of our relationship for too long and cannot continue like this.
Why don't you act a little older
Acting more maturely and responsibly could improve our relationship.
And get that chip up off your shoulder?
Let go of any resentment or anger that you hold against me.
I told you once
I have already expressed my concerns to you before.
Now I'll tell you twice
I am reiterating my concerns and desire for change in our relationship.
You better start to treat me nice
I deserve to be treated with kindness and respect in our relationship.
'cause I just don't like this way of living
I am unhappy with the current state of our relationship and want things to change for the better.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.
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