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.
Leaving
Various Artists Lyrics
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Man that thing you got behind you is amazin
You make me wanna take you out and let it rain
I know you got a man but this is what you should say
Why dont you tell him that
Im leavin, never lookin back again
You found somebody who does it better than he can
Girl, we flyin on the G5, G5
And were leavin never lookin back again
So call your shawty and tell him you found a new man
The one thats so so fly, the one that keep you high
Have you singin' all night night night
(Oh, oh, oh)
Yeah
(Oh, oh, oh)
Man she gon be singin
(Oh, oh, oh)
She gon be singin like, oh oh oh
(Oh, oh, oh)
Now if I talk it girl, you know that I'ma walk it out
Man Ill put my money money where my mouth is
Cause you the baddest little thing that Ive ever seen
So Ima ask you one time if you got a man
Why dont you tell him that
Im leavin, never lookin back again
You found somebody who does it better than he can
No more makin you cry, no more them gray skies
Girl, we flyin on the G5, G5
And were leavin, never lookin back again
So call your shawty and tell him you found a new man
The one thats so so fly, the one that keep you high
Have you singin all night night night
(Oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh)
Man she gon be singin
(Oh, oh, oh)
She gon be singin, uh, she gon be singin
(Oh, oh, oh)
She gon be singin, girl, you gon be singin
Dont stress, dont stress, dont stress
Just tell him to the left left left
Dont stress, dont stress, dont stress
Cause we gone and we gone and we gone
No stress, no stress, no stress
Girl, you deserve nothing but the best
No stress, no stress, no stress
Girl, you need to tell him
Im leavin, never lookin back again
You found somebody who does it better than he can
No more makin you cry, no more them gray skies
Girl, we flyin on the G5 G5
And were leavin, never lookin back again
So call your shawty and tell him you found a new man
The one whos so so fly, the one that keep you high
Have you singin all night night night night night
(Oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh)
Man she gon be singin, oh
(Oh, oh, oh)
Singin all night, night, night, night
(Oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh)
Man she gon be singin
(Oh, oh, oh)
She gon be singin, uh, she gon be singin
(Oh, oh, oh)
She gon be singin, girl, you gon be singin
The lyrics to "Leaving" by Various Artists tells the story of a man who is enamored by a woman he sees and wants her to leave her boyfriend for him. He expresses his desire to take her out and make her forget about her troubles, claiming to be able to make her happier than her boyfriend. The chorus repeats the phrase "Im leavin, never lookin back again" as a declaration of his intentions to whisk her away and start a new life together.
The song's overall message is one of empowerment and self-love, encouraging the woman to leave behind the negative aspects of her current relationship and pursue happiness with someone who values her. The use of the G5 airplane as a metaphor for their escape emphasizes the luxurious and carefree lifestyle they could have together.
The lyrics of "Leaving" could also be interpreted as a commentary on toxic relationships and the importance of leaving them behind. Rather than staying with someone who causes pain and sadness, the singer encourages the woman to seek out a partner who will treat her better and make her feel valued.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey baby girl, Ive been watchin you all day
I have been observing you throughout the day, my dear.
Man that thing you got behind you is amazin
I am impressed with your posterior, it is extraordinary.
You make me wanna take you out and let it rain
You are making me feel a need to take you out and have a wild time.
I know you got a man but this is what you should say
Although I am aware that you have a partner, here is what you should say to him.
Why dont you tell him that
Why don't you communicate with him and tell him.
Im leavin, never lookin back again
I am departing, and I will not glance back.
You found somebody who does it better than he can
You have discovered an individual who can perform better than him.
No more makin you cry, no more them gray skies
You will no longer cry and face dark days.
Girl, we flyin on the G5, G5
My darling, we will be cruising on the G5 plane.
And were leavin never lookin back again
Departing for good, we will not gaze back again.
So call your shawty and tell him you found a new man
Ring your partner and let him know you have met someone else.
The one thats so so fly, the one that keep you high
The individual who is incredibly trendy and can influence your happiness.
Have you singin' all night night night
You will be singing all night long.
(Oh, oh, oh)
Vocalization expressing excitement or approval.
Yeah
Expression of affirmation or agreement.
Man she gon be singin
She will be singing.
She gon be singin like, oh oh oh
She will be singing joyfully with the expression oh oh oh.
Now if I talk it girl, you know that I'ma walk it out
If I speak it, you know I will follow through on my words.
Man Ill put my money money where my mouth is
I will back up my claims with cash money.
Cause you the baddest little thing that Ive ever seen
The reason being, you are the most attractive woman I have seen.
So Ima ask you one time if you got a man
I will inquire only once whether you have a partner or not.
No stress, no stress, no stress
Do not fret, do not fret, do not fret.
Just tell him to the left left left
Advise him to depart from your life completely.
Girl, you deserve nothing but the best
My dear, you deserve only the finest things in life.
She gon be singin, oh
She will be vocalizing with excitement.
Singin all night, night, night, night
Singing joyfully throughout the entire night.
She gon be singin, girl, you gon be singin
She will be singing, and so will you, my darling.
Writer(s): Trevor Rabin
Contributed by Mia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@phillduffy
Ha ha, I think I would agree with you on that!
@themayorofshakeyvill
the next youtube sensation??? maybe not!