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 Prรถfrock, 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.
Killing In The Name
Various Artists Lyrics
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Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses
Killing in the name of
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
Those who died are justified
For wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died
By wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Those who died are justified
For wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died
By wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses
Killing in the name of
Killing in the name of
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
Now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya
Now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya
Now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya
Now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya
Now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya
Now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya
Now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya
Those who died are justified
For wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died
By wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Those who died are justified
For wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died
By wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites, come on
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Motherfucker!
The song "Killing in the Name" by Rage Against the Machine is a protest against police brutality and racism in America. The lyrics specifically call out those who work in the police force but also have connections with white supremacy groups who burn crosses. The repeated chorus of "killing in the name of" is a call to action for people to stand up against the oppressive system and refuse to follow orders that go against their morals.
The second verse of the song addresses the justification of police violence against people of color by those in power, as they believe that those who died deserved it because they were wearing badges, labeling them as the "chosen whites." The song combines hard-rock music with powerful lyrics that resonate with those facing police brutality and systemic racism.
Overall, "Killing in the Name" is a powerful protest song that encourages listeners to stand up against injustice and refuse to follow orders that go against their morals and values.
Line by Line Meaning
Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses
People in positions of power also hold racist beliefs
Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses
People in positions of power also hold racist beliefs
Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses
People in positions of power also hold racist beliefs
Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses
People in positions of power also hold racist beliefs
And now you do what they told ya
People in power have control over you
And now you do what they told ya
People in power have control over you
And now you do what they told ya
People in power have control over you
And now you do what they told ya
People in power have control over you
And now you do what they told ya
People in power have control over you
And now you do what they told ya
People in power have control over you
And now you do what they told ya
People in power have control over you
And now you do what they told ya
People in power have control over you
Those who died are justified
Police officers who have died are considered righteous
For wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Police officers are seen as the superior race
You justify those that died
Police officers who have died are seen as martyrs
By wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Police officers are seen as the superior race
Those who died are justified
Police officers who have died are considered righteous
For wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Police officers are seen as the superior race
You justify those that died
Police officers who have died are seen as martyrs
By wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Police officers are seen as the superior race
Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses
People in positions of power also hold racist beliefs
Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses
People in positions of power also hold racist beliefs
Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses
People in positions of power also hold racist beliefs
Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses
People in positions of power also hold racist beliefs
And now you do what they told ya
People in power have control over you
Now you're under control
You are now under the control of those in power
And now you do what they told ya
People in power have control over you
Now you're under control
You are now under the control of those in power
And now you do what they told ya
People in power have control over you
Now you're under control
You are now under the control of those in power
And now you do what they told ya
People in power have control over you
Now you're under control
You are now under the control of those in power
And now you do what they told ya
People in power have control over you
Now you're under control
You are now under the control of those in power
Those who died are justified
Police officers who have died are considered righteous
For wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Police officers are seen as the superior race
You justify those that died
Police officers who have died are seen as martyrs
By wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Police officers are seen as the superior race
Those who died are justified
Police officers who have died are considered righteous
For wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Police officers are seen as the superior race
You justify those that died
Police officers who have died are seen as martyrs
By wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Police officers are seen as the superior race
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
I refuse to be under the control of people in power
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
I refuse to be under the control of people in power
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
I refuse to be under the control of people in power
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
I refuse to be under the control of people in power
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
I refuse to be under the control of people in power
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
I refuse to be under the control of people in power
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
I refuse to be under the control of people in power
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
I refuse to be under the control of people in power
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
I refuse to be under the control of people in power
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
I refuse to be under the control of people in power
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
I refuse to be under the control of people in power
Motherfucker!
Intense anger and frustration towards people in power and their control over individuals
Contributed by Adrian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@frantel90
Killing in the name of
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Huh!
Killing in the name of
Killing in the name of
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
But now you do what they told ya
Well now you do what they told ya
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Uggh!
Killing in the name of
Killing in the name of
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya!
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Come on!
Yeah! Come on!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Motherfucker!
Uggh!
@ThoraThoraThoraThora2012
Lyrics..for home roaring purposes :) Killing In The Name (Live 1995 FMKilling in the Name
Rage Against the Machine
A searing protest song against police brutality, โKilling in the Nameโ was the lead single from Rage Against the Machineโs self-titled debut album, initially only reaching #25โฆ Read More
Produced by
Rage Against the Machine & Garth Richardson
Release Date
November 3, 1992
Killing in the name of
[Verse]
Some of those that work forces
Are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces
Are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces
Are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces
Are the same that burn crosses
Uh!
[Refrain]
Killing in the name of
Killing in the name of
[Pre-Chorus]
Now you do what they told ya
Now you do what they told ya
Now you do what they told ya
Now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
But now you do what they told ya!
Well, now you do what they told ya
[Chorus]
Those who died are justified
For wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died
By wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Those who died are justified
For wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died
By wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
[Verse]
Some of those that work forces
Are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces
Are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces
Are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces
Are the same that burn crosses
Uh!
[Refrain]
Killing in the name of
Killing in the name of
[Pre-Chorus]
Now you do what they told ya
Now you do what they told ya
Now you do what they told ya
Now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
(Now you're under control) And now you do what they told ya
(Now you're under control) And now you do what they told ya
(Now you're under control) And now you do what they told ya
(Now you're under control) And now you do what they told ya
(Now you're under control) And now you do what they told ya
(Now you're under control) And now you do what they told ya
(Now you're under control) And now you do what they told ya
[Chorus]
Those who died are justified
For wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died
By wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Those who died are justified
For wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died
By wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Come on!
[Guitar Solo]
Ugh!
Yeah!
Come on!
Ugh!
[Outro]
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Motherfucker!
Ugh!
@focalized
"Hello I'm the new sound engineer where do I set up?"
Crying.
@ralphdoremy-fasola2796
Consult the other 69 fellow sufferer ;-)
@tylerscott9329
Wait... how many musicians did you say there were? Wait so.. were talking 100s of amps.. on stage...cranked? And HOW MANY drumsets???? Oh. Let me just go die.
@NickkAtNyte
"What all do I have to mix?"
Yes.
@KarlClarkeMusic
Seriously wondering how all of this is hooked up to the PA, multi be multiple MADI or DANTE systems that are summed down to make 1000 musicians capable.
@paceflchick
I cried too, huh?
@lila10P
Hearing hundreds of singers sing, "Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me" is such a mood. Bloody fantastic.
@kyffhazard6823
Such a power trip
@jamesvancam
I came to this vid to see if they would censor it like Guitar Hero did, I'm glad they didn't and ended up laughing of how awesome it was.
@hobbymanx9200
It just blew my migraine