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.
Joy to the World
Various Artists Lyrics
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To all the boys and girls
Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea
Joy to you and me
Joy to the world
To all the boys and girls
Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea
Joy to the world
To all the boys and girls
Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea
Joy to you and me
Don't worry be happy, happy
Don't worry be happy, happy
Don't worry, don't worry
Don't worry be happy, happy
Don't worry
Joy to the world
To all the boys and girls
Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea
Joy to you and me
Joy to the world
To all the boys and girls
Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea
Joy to you and me
Joy to the world
To all the boys and girls
Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea
Joy to you and me
You know sometimes, it may seem that things [Incomprehensible]
You might even lose the best friend you have
But if you have faith and hope, things can really turn around
So keep your feet on the ground and let love and peace into your heart
Just be happy
Joy to the world
To all the boys and girls
Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea
Joy to you and me
Joy to the world
To all the boys and girls
Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea
Joy to you and me
Joy to the world
To all the boys and girls
Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea
Joy to you and me
The song "Joy to the World" by Various Artists is a classic holiday song that brings feelings of joy and happiness to listeners. The song starts with "Joy to the world," a traditional Christmas greeting that is extended to "all the boys and girls" and even to "the fishes in the deep blue sea." The lyrics suggest that joy is not limited to humans but can also be found in the natural world. The song encourages listeners not to worry and to be happy by letting love and peace into their hearts. The message of the song is one of hope and positivity, emphasizing that even in tough times, joy can be found all around us if we have faith and hope.
Overall, "Joy to the World" is a reminder to focus on the good things in life and to take pleasure in the simple things, like the beauty of nature and the company of loved ones. The song suggests that joy is contagious and can be shared among all people and creatures. The idea of spreading joy to others is a central theme of Christmas, and this song captures that sentiment perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
Joy to the world
A message of happiness to the entire world
To all the boys and girls
Including all children, regardless of gender
Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea
Even animals in the ocean deserves happiness
Joy to you and me
Everyone, including the listener and the singer, should be happy
Don't worry be happy, happy
A mantra to encourage not worrying and simply being happy
Don't worry be happy, happy
Repeating the message of not worrying and being happy
Don't worry, don't worry
A reminder not to worry or stress over things
Don't worry be happy, happy
Again, encouraging not to worry and to be happy instead
Don't worry
A final reminder not to worry
You know sometimes, it may seem that things [Incomprehensible]
Acknowledging that there may be difficult times that are hard to understand
You might even lose the best friend you have
Offering an example of a difficult situation
But if you have faith and hope, things can really turn around
Encouraging maintaining faith and hope, as things can always improve
So keep your feet on the ground and let love and peace into your heart
Recommendation to stay grounded and open to love and peace
Just be happy
A final message to be happy, despite the difficulties that may arise
Contributed by Caroline W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.