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 wonder as I wander
Various Artists Lyrics
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How jesus, the savior, had come for to die
For poor on'ry people, like you and like i.
I wonder as I wander out under the sky.
When mary birthed jesus, t'was in a cow's stall
With wisemen and farmers and shepherds and all,
But high in god's heaven a star's light did fall,
If jesus had wanted for any wee thing
A star in the sky or a bird on the wing
Or all of god's angels in heaven for to sing
He surely could have it, for he was the king!
I wonder as I wander out under the sky
How jesus, the savior, had come for to die
For poor on'ry people like you and like i.
I wonder as I wander out under the sky.
The lyrics of "I Wonder as I Wander" express wonder and awe about the story of Jesus, the savior, who came to die for the poor and ordinary people like the singer himself. The song reflects on the humble beginnings of Jesus' birth in a cow's stall with the presence of wise men, farmers, and shepherds who were guided by a star's light, describing it as a recall of the promise of ages. The singer acknowledges that if Jesus needed anything, such as a star or a bird, or even angels singing in heaven, he could have it because he was the king.
The lyrics of the song bring up the religious beliefs of the singer, who expresses deep faith in the message of Jesus, coming from nothing to become a savior for all. The singer also acknowledges that Jesus' birth was humble, yet significant, as he was the one who embodied the promise of bringing salvation for all.
Overall, "I Wonder as I Wander" is a contemplative and reflective song that explores the spiritual significance of Jesus' birth and his role in the salvation of mankind.
Line by Line Meaning
I wonder as I wander out under the sky
I ponder and contemplate while I wander under the vast canopy of the sky.
How jesus, the savior, had come for to die
I am amazed that Jesus, our savior, came to Earth for the sole purpose of dying for us.
For poor on'ry people, like you and like i
His sacrifice was for the impoverished and wretched, just like you and me.
When mary birthed jesus, t'was in a cow's stall
Jesus was born in humble settings, in the lowly confines of a cow's stable.
With wisemen and farmers and shepherds and all
Despite this, both wise men and humble workers alike came to see him.
But high in god's heaven a star's light did fall
The heavens proclaimed his arrival and rejoiced through the shining of a star.
And the promise of ages, it then did recall
The coming of Jesus fulfilled the promises made throughout history by the prophets.
If jesus had wanted for any wee thing
Jesus had the power to demand anything he wanted, no matter how small or insignificant.
A star in the sky or a bird on the wing
He could have summoned a star or even just a bird in the sky with a mere thought.
Or all of god's angels in heaven for to sing
He could have called upon all the angels in heaven to sing in his honor.
He surely could have it, for he was the king!
Jesus had the power and authority to have anything he wanted because he was the true king and ruler.
I wonder as I wander out under the sky
I continue to ponder and reflect as I move under the vast sky.
How jesus, the savior, had come for to die
I am still amazed at how Jesus, the savior, came to Earth to sacrifice his life for us.
For poor on'ry people like you and like i
His sacrifice was and is for all people, even the ones like us who are poor and insignificant.
Contributed by Josiah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.