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.
If You Love Me
Various Artists Lyrics
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But I'm starting to question the love that was made
I'm not looking for just an affair
I want a love that is based on truth, not just dare
You will not hurt my pride
If right now you decide
That you are not ready to settle down
then it's time that you start
To act like you're mine, in the light and the dark
If you love me, say it
If you trust me, do it
If you want me, show it
If you need me, prove it
You see now actions speak louder than words
So don't just say things that I've already heard
Don't want your body without your soul
I don't want a love who will come here and go
You will not hurt my pride
If right now you decide
That you are not ready to settle down
But if you want my heart
Then it's time that you start
To act like you're mine, in the light and the dark
If you love me, say it
If you trust me, do it
If you want me, show it
If you need me, prove it
Oh I, Oh I, I wanna touch you baby
And spread my love all around you honey
And if you care, you gotta show it baby
True love to share
If you love me, say it
If you trust me, do it
If you want me, show it
If you need me, prove it
The song “If You Love Me” by Various Artists is a powerful call for a love that is genuine and not just a fleeting affair. The song begins with the singer questioning the love that they share with their partner. They express the desire for a love that is rooted in truth and not just a game of dare. The singer is looking for a love that is real and lasting. They want to feel secure in their relationship, knowing that the love that they share is true.
The chorus makes a direct call to the partner, urging them to show their love rather than just saying it. The singer is looking for concrete actions that prove the love their partner has for them. They do not want empty words or promises without any follow-through. The singer is looking for their partner to act as if they belong to each other, in both times of light and darkness. They want to feel the love that they share in all aspects of their lives.
The chorus is then repeated once again but this time with an added verse. The singer expresses their desire to touch and spread love around their partner, they want to feel loved in return, and they urge their partner to show their true love. Overall, the song is an impassioned plea for a love that is real and lasting, and the singer is not willing to settle for anything less.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna rain on this parade
I don't want to ruin the happy moment, but...
But I'm starting to question the love that was made
I'm beginning to doubt the genuineness of our relationship
I'm not looking for just an affair
I'm seeking a more meaningful and committed relationship
I want a love that is based on truth, not just dare
I desire a relationship founded on honesty and authenticity
You will not hurt my pride
I won't feel ashamed if...
If right now you decide
If you come to the conclusion that...
That you are not ready to settle down
You don't want to commit to a long-term relationship at the moment
But if you want my heart
If you desire to be with me on a deeper level
then it's time that you start
it's necessary that you begin to...
To act like you're mine, in the light and the dark
To behave as if you are my partner in every situation
If you love me, say it
Express your love verbally
If you trust me, do it
Demonstrate your trust through your actions
If you want me, show it
Illustrate your desire for me through tangible gestures
If you need me, prove it
Show me that I am an indispensable part of your life
You see now actions speak louder than words
It is more impactful to demonstrate love than to merely speak it
So don't just say things that I've already heard
Avoid being redundant by repeating things I've heard before
Don't want your body without your soul
I don't want a purely physical relationship devoid of emotional connection
I don't want a love who will come here and go
I don't desire a relationship that is fleeting or temporary
Oh I, Oh I, I wanna touch you baby
I desire to physically connect with you, my dear
And spread my love all around you honey
I want to express my love for you in various ways
And if you care, you gotta show it baby
If you truly care for me, you should show it through your actions
True love to share
I want to experience genuine and reciprocal love
Writer(s): Louisa Gabriella Bobb, Jonathan Nicholas Shorten
Contributed by Grayson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.