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 will Follow You
Various Artists Lyrics
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The Father was a brother to you all
The teaching that you heard was the Living Word
The wonders and the miracles you saw
There were times of awesome inspiration
There were times you didn't understand
And when He had to go and you felt alone
I think about the way You carried on
In the face of persecution You stood strong
So I will follow Christ, I will run the race
Fighting the good fight, standin' on my faith
I will wear the name of Jesus, I will give Him all my life
As for me, no matter what the sacrifice, I will follow Christ
Now I don't have to look across the ages
His voice is speaking in my heart today
His word is like a flame, consumin' all my shame
His life, a shining star to show the way
So I will follow Christ and I will run the race
Fighting the good fight, standing on my faith
I will wear the name of Jesus, I will give Him all my life
As for me, no matter what the sacrifice, yes, I will follow Christ
I behold your life and see the man You want me to become
Living like someone whose heart belongs to You, the Kingdom
That was sealed on Calvary
I will show the world what I believe, yes I believe
I will follow Christ, yeah, I will run the race
Fighting the good fight and standing on my faith
I will wear the name of Jesus, I will give Him all my life
As for me, no matter what the sacrifice, I will follow Christ
I will wear the name of Jesus, yeah, I will give Him all my life
As for me, no matter what the sacrifice, I will follow Christ
I will run the race, yeah, yeah
I will follow Christ, I will follow, yeah
Yes I will, yes I will, yes I will
I will follow Christ
I'm gonna follow you, my Lord
I'm gonna follow you, my Lord
The song "I Will Follow" by Various Artists is an uplifting tribute to the courage and conviction of Christ and his apostles. The opening verses of the song sing the praises of the twelve apostles who walked the earth with Jesus and were taught the "Living Word" directly from him. The lyrics speak to the inspiration and wonder of the teachings and miracles that they experienced together, but also acknowledge the difficult times of persecution and the challenge of understanding and following Jesus' plan.
Despite the difficulties they faced, the apostles stood strong in their faith and steadfastly followed Christ, a great example for all Christians today. The singer of the song vows to follow Christ as well, committing to fight the good fight and wear the name of Jesus with pride. The lyrics speak to the deep connection that the singer feels with Christ and the transformative power of his teachings in their life.
Overall, "I Will Follow" is a powerful and inspiring tribute to the unwavering faith of Christ and his followers. The song encourages listeners to follow in their footsteps and live a life of faith, courage, and conviction.
Line by Line Meaning
The twelve of you walked on the earth together
Jesus and his twelve disciples walked and lived together on earth.
The Father was a brother to you all
God was like a brother to all of them, being their Father in heaven.
The teaching that you heard was the Living Word
The teachings that the disciples heard were the words of Jesus, who is the Word of God made flesh.
The wonders and the miracles you saw
The disciples witnessed incredible miracles and wonders performed by Jesus.
There were times of awesome inspiration
There were many moments of great inspiration and awe experienced by the disciples.
There were times you didn't understand
Despite the inspiration, there were still moments when the disciples struggled to comprehend Jesus' teachings.
And when He had to go and you felt alone
When Jesus had to leave, the disciples felt alone and unsure of what would happen next.
It must have been so hard to see His plan
It was difficult for the disciples to grasp God's plan in their time of confusion and loss.
I think about the way You carried on
The artist is reflecting on Jesus' perseverance through his struggles and trials.
In the face of persecution You stood strong
Jesus remained steadfast and strong despite facing persecution and opposition.
So I will follow Christ, I will run the race
The singer chooses to follow Jesus and live their life based on his example.
Fighting the good fight, standin' on my faith
The artist will remain true to their beliefs in the face of adversity and fight for what is right.
I will wear the name of Jesus, I will give Him all my life
The singer will represent Jesus and dedicate their life to him completely.
As for me, no matter what the sacrifice, I will follow Christ
The singer is willing to make any sacrifice to continue following in Jesus' footsteps.
Now I don't have to look across the ages
The singer doesn't have to look back in time to find guidance or inspiration, as Jesus is present with them through his teachings and example.
His voice is speaking in my heart today
The artist hears and feels Jesus' voice in their heart presently.
His word is like a flame, consumin' all my shame
Jesus' teachings and message of love have the power to heal and redeem the artist's flaws and past mistakes.
His life, a shining star to show the way
Jesus' life is a guiding light to lead the singer on the path of righteousness and salvation.
I behold your life and see the man You want me to become
The singer looks to Jesus' example and sees the kind of person they aspire to be.
Living like someone whose heart belongs to You, the Kingdom
The artist aims to live and love with a heart devoted to God's Kingdom and glory.
That was sealed on Calvary
The artist is referencing Jesus' sacrifice on the cross that sealed their salvation and the promise of eternal life.
I will show the world what I believe, yes I believe
The artist will live out their faith and share it with others, unashamed and confident in what they believe.
I'm gonna follow you, my Lord
The singer reaffirms their intention to follow Jesus.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: STEVE SILER, STEVEN RIMMON SILER, WALTER C. CROSSNOE
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