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.
Legacy
Various Artists Lyrics
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Falling one by one
Every thorn stung
I was so numb
I almost didn't see you come
When the walls around me were caving in
You save my life tonight
You save my life tonight
And I found my heart inside your hands
You save my life tonight
You showed me how to feel again
You save my life tonight
Hearts on the run
Wasted and young
Every mistake stung
'Til I was numb
I almost didn't see you come
When the walls around me were caving in
You save my life tonight
When there's nothing left but pouring rain
You save my life tonight
And I found my heart inside your hands
You save my life tonight
You showed me how to feel again
You save my life tonight
The song "Legacy" by Various Artists presents a message about a person who has gone through various challenges in life which left them feeling numb, but they were saved by someone who showed them how to feel again. The opening lines of the song, "Roses in the sun, falling one by one, every thorn stung, I was so numb" depict the difficulties the person has gone through. The phrase "roses in the sun" refers to the things that should be beautiful, but are not always, while "every thorn stung" suggests that the difficulties the person was dealing with were painful. However, despite all this, the person almost didn't see the person who helped them come along.
The chorus part of the song drives the main message of the song home by repeatedly saying "You save my life tonight" while emphasizing that the person who came to their rescue helped them rediscover their heart and learn how to feel again. The line "when there's nothing left but pouring rain" seems to suggest that the person had lost everything and was in despair until the helper arrived.
In summary, the song Legacy by Various Artists communicates a message of hope, where a person who has been feeling numb and going through difficult times is rescued by someone who shows them how to live again.
Line by Line Meaning
Roses in the sun
Amidst all the beauty and warmth of life, there are small but hurtful reminders of pain and suffering.
Falling one by one
These painful reminders fall on us constantly, one at a time, until we feel overwhelmed.
Every thorn stung
Each painful reminder leaves a lasting impression on us, like the sting of a thorn piercing our skin.
I was so numb
The constant pain and suffering can make us feel numb and disconnected from our emotions.
I almost didn't see you come
Despite feeling numb to the world, a person in our lives may come and help us during tough times, but we may not immediately recognize their presence.
When the walls around me were caving in
During moments of intense emotional turmoil, we may feel like our world is crashing down around us.
You save my life tonight
The person in our lives who comes to our aid during tough times is a true lifesaver.
When there's nothing left but pouring rain
When everything feels bleak and hopeless, the person who helps us is a beacon of hope in a downpour of negativity.
And I found my heart inside your hands
The person who comes to our aid holds our heart and emotions in their hands, and we are vulnerable to them.
You showed me how to feel again
The person who helps us during tough times teaches us how to feel and cope with our emotions, and brings us back to life.
Writer(s): James Newton Howard
Contributed by Nora H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mario Tejeda
gracias joshua por colocar este cd completo en youtube, recuerdo mis inicios en la iglesia con este cd. sobre todo con la voz de Marla Bulleigh, su voz me cautivo.
Priscilla Brasil
Adoro essas músicas, acho que comecei a ouvi Las em 2003...elas trazem uma paz e alegria...me traz sentimentos tão bons... obrigada por compartilhar esse álbum 🙏
Louise Summerall
Thank you so much for posting this. I went to EFY 1996! Gained a solid personal testimony! I remembered every word to every song, singing in the kitchen while making dinner for my family. (My oldest daughter on the couch filling out her college information) It´s a Matter of Time... Thanks again. Please keep it up. ~Weezee (Tampa FL Mission Area--Now Fort Lauderdale Mission Area)
Makayla Floyd
My favorite song in this is "Masterpiece". Thanks for putting this up!
Kendrick Som
Thanks for posting this. I'm no longer a member of the church but this music will always bring back the vivid memories and emotion of that summer. There was nothing like the EFY of the 90s.
eliane dos santos pinto domingos
muito obrigada por compartilhar este álbum completo. ele me ajudou em minha fase das moças.
Prenten Frazier
EFY '96 I was there. Last song is the best. Taking it home with me. Good times
Greg Zalanka
Me too! Seems so long ago! Good time indeed!
Chân Lý Tinh Tuyền
Thank you very much for sharing these uplifting songs to remind us of the gospel truth and way that leads to eternal life.
lamanita
Que hermosas canciones, aunque no domino inglés, sé que el Espíritu del Señor me ayuda a reconocer que es bueno. Lo escuché en mi misión lima este 2002_2004