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.
Just Friends
Various Artists Lyrics
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But let me know if I'm out of order for stepping to you this way
See I've been watching you for a while
And I just gotta let you know that I'm really feeling your style
Cause I have to know your name
And leave you with my number, and I hope that you would call me someday
If you want you, can give me yours too
And if you don't I ain't mad at you, we can still be cool cause
I'm not trying to pressure you
Just can't stop thinkin' 'bout you
You ain't even really gotta be my girlfriend
I just wanna know your name and maybe some time
We can hook up, hang out, just chill
Damn, I'm surprised that you called
Cause the way you walked away, I thought I wasn't gon see you no more
Since you didn't wanna give me your name
I thought that you were iggin' me, and wasn't diggin' me
But anyway, what you doing tonight?
I'll probably be with my peeps, if it's cool with you, maybe we'll swing by
And you can just chill (with us), or you can just chill with me
As long as you're comfortable, and you feel secure when your with me
Cause.
Oh, oh, baby, yeah
Maybe we can
Go and see a movie girl
Or maybe we can hang out girl
Whatever you wanna do
Just let me know
It's up to you
The song 'Just Friends' by Various Artists is about a guy who is interested in a girl and wants to get to know her. However, he doesn't want to pressure her or make her feel uncomfortable, he just wants to be friends at first. He has been watching her for a while and admires her style, so he wants to leave his number with her and hopes she'll call him someday. He's not looking for anything serious or a commitment, he just wants to have a good time and hang out with her. The guy is surprised when the girl calls him back because he thought she wasn't interested.
The song explores the theme of young love and the uncertainty that comes along with it. It's a gentle, easy listening track that has a catchy hook and feel-good vibe. It's about taking a chance and stepping out of your comfort zone to pursue someone you're interested in. The lyrics suggest that the guy is willing to take things slow and build a genuine connection with the girl without any pressure or expectations.
Overall, the song 'Just Friends' is an ode to the awkward and exciting stage of early dating. It's a relatable track for anyone who's ever had a crush on someone and not known how to approach them.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl I know this might seem strange
I understand that this may appear odd from your perspective
But let me know if I'm out of order for stepping to you this way
If my actions are inappropriate, please inform me
See I've been watching you for a while
I have been observing you for quite some time
And I just gotta let you know that I'm really feeling your style
I simply must express my admiration for your aesthetic
Cause I have to know your name
I am compelled to learn your name
And leave you with my number, and I hope that you would call me someday
Here is my contact information, in the hopes that we may converse in the future
If you want you, can give me yours too
If you wish, you may provide me with your own contact information
And if you don't I ain't mad at you, we can still be cool cause
If you decline, I will not be upset. We can maintain a positive relationship nonetheless
I'm not trying to pressure you
I do not aim to apply undue pressure on you
Just can't stop thinkin' 'bout you
However, I cannot help but think about you
You ain't even really gotta be my girlfriend
You do not have to enter a romantic relationship with me
I just wanna know your name and maybe some time
I only wish to learn your name and perhaps spend time with you
We can hook up, hang out, just chill
We can meet up and spend time together in a relaxed, low-pressure manner
Damn, I'm surprised that you called
I am taken aback by the fact that you have reached out to me
Cause the way you walked away, I thought I wasn't gonna see you no more
Given the manner in which you departed, I assumed I would not encounter you again
Since you didn't wanna give me your name
As you were initially hesitant to provide me with your name
I thought that you were iggin' me, and wasn't diggin' me
I believed that you were dismissing me and not interested in my company
But anyway, what you doing tonight?
Regardless, what do you have planned for this evening?
I'll probably be with my peeps, if it's cool with you, maybe we'll swing by
I will likely be spending time with my friends. Would it be acceptable to stop by with them?
And you can just chill (with us), or you can just chill with me
You may choose to spend time with all of us, or just with me
As long as you're comfortable, and you feel secure when you're with me
As long as you are at ease and feel assured in my presence
Cause.
Because.
Oh, oh, baby, yeah
Oh, my dear
Maybe we can
Perhaps it is possible that we could
Go and see a movie girl
Watch a film with one another
Or maybe we can hang out girl
Alternatively, we could spend time together in a casual setting
Whatever you wanna do
Whichever activity you prefer
Just let me know
Please inform me
It's up to you
It is your decision
Writer(s): Kenny Babyface Edmonds
Contributed by Gavin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.