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.
It's My Life
Various Artists Lyrics
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No silent prayer for the faith-departed
I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd
You're gonna hear my voice
When I shout it out loud
Chorus:
It's my life
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way
I just wanna live while I'm alive
It's my life
This is for the ones who stood their ground
For Tommy and Gina who never backed down
Tomorrow's getting harder make no mistake
Luck ain't even lucky
Got to make your own breaks
Chorus:
It's my life
And it's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
I just wanna say
I did it my way
I just want to live while I'm alive
'Cause it's my life
Better stand tall when they're calling you out
Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down
Chorus:
It's my life
And it's now or never
'Cause I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
I just wanna say
I did it my way
I just want to live while I'm alive
Chorus:
It's my life
And it's now or never
'Cause I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way
I just want to live while I'm alive
'Cause it's my life!
The lyrics of "It's My Life" by Various Artists are about living life to the fullest and seizing the moment. The song encourages listeners to take charge of their lives and not be held back by fear or doubt. It acknowledges that life is short and that we must make the most of every day that we have. The opening lines suggest that this is not a song for those who have given up on themselves or their dreams. Rather, it is a call to action for those who refuse to be passive spectators in their own lives.
The chorus drives home the message that we only have one life, and we must make the most of it while we can. It uses the analogy of an open highway to convey the boundless opportunities that life offers. The lyrics reference the famous song "My Way" by Frank Sinatra, which is widely regarded as an anthem for self-determination and individualism. The line "I did it my way" is a nod to the idea that we must carve our path in life and not conform to the expectations of others.
The song is also a tribute to those who have the courage to stand up for themselves and their beliefs. The verse about Tommy and Gina is a reference to the characters in Bon Jovi's song "Livin' on a Prayer." Tommy and Gina represent the working-class heroes who struggle but persevere in the face of adversity. The verse encourages listeners to follow in their footsteps and create their destiny, rather than leaving it to chance.
Overall, "It's My Life" is a song about taking control of your life and living it on your terms. It is a reminder that life is short and precious, and we must seize the day and make the most of every moment.
Line by Line Meaning
This ain't a song for the broken-hearted
This song isn't meant for those who are sad or hurt
No silent prayer for the faith-departed
There won't be a quiet prayer for those who lost their faith
I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd
I don't want to be an anonymous person in the group
You're gonna hear my voice
You will listen to my words
When I shout it out loud
I will say it loudly
It's my life
My life belongs to me
It's now or never
I need to act now because the opportunity won't last forever
I ain't gonna live forever
I won't live forever, so I should enjoy life while I can
I just want to live while I'm alive
I want to experience life to the fullest while I'm still alive
(It's my life)
My life belongs to me
My heart is like an open highway
My heart is open and free
Like Frankie said
Just like what Frankie Sinatra said
I did it my way
I did things the way I wanted to
This is for the ones who stood their ground
This song is dedicated for those who stuck to their beliefs
For Tommy and Gina who never backed down
This is for Tommy and Gina who never gave up
Tomorrow's getting harder make no mistake
The future will be challenging, no doubt about it
Luck ain't even lucky
Luck alone won't guarantee your success
Got to make your own breaks
You have to create your own opportunities
Better stand tall when they're calling you out
Be courageous when someone is criticizing you
Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down
Don't compromise or give up, stay strong
Contributed by Adalyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.