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.
Let It Rain
Various Artists Lyrics
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But the fire is so delightful
And since we've got no place to go
Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow
Oh, it doesn't show signs of stopping
And I've brought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm
But, if you really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
The fire is slowly dying
And my dear, we're still good-by-ing
But, as long as you love me so
Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow
Oh, it doesn't show signs of stopping
And I've brought some corn for popping
Since the lights are turned way down low
Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow
When we finally say goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm
But, if you'll really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
Oh, the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow
Let it snow, let it snow! let it snow
The song "Let's Get It On" by Various Artists is a classic holiday tune that describes a romantic evening between two lovers who are snowed in. The opening lyrics, "Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The line suggests that despite the harsh winter weather outside, the couple is warm and comfortable inside by the fire.
The lyrics continue to describe the couple's evening, with the singer stating that they have nowhere to go and thus, they might as well enjoy the snowfall. The singer even brought popcorn to enjoy while they are snowed in. The chorus repeats the phrase "Let it snow" several times, emphasizing the idea of enjoying the moment and embracing the snowfall.
The bridge shifts the focus to the couple's future, with the singer stating that they will have to leave at some point, but as long as they love each other, they can weather the storm. The song ends with the return of the chorus, reinforcing the idea that the couple should make the most of their cozy night together.
Overall, "Let's Get It On" is a sweet holiday romance that encourages listeners to enjoy the present moment and cherish their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, the weather outside is frightful
The current climate outdoors is unpleasant and uninviting
But the fire is so delightful
The warmth and comfort provided by the indoor fire are agreeable and welcoming
And since we've got no place to go
As there is no other immediate or pressing obligation for us to attend to
Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow
We may indulge in the snowy weather without being burdened by concerns outside
Oh, it doesn't show signs of stopping
The snowfall remains steady and consistent without indication of pausing anytime soon
And I've brought some corn for popping
I have brought corn meant for popping as a snack or pastime during our stay indoors
The lights are turned way down low
The ambiance is set romantically with dimmed lighting
Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow
The continued snowfall allows us to maintain our current environment and mood
When we finally kiss goodnight
As our evening comes to a close with a farewell gesture
How I'll hate going out in the storm
The anticipated harsh and daunting weather will be unappealing
But, if you really hold me tight
Physical closeness and intimacy will provide comfort and security during that time
All the way home I'll be warm
The aforementioned affection will provide a lasting sense of emotional warmth
The fire is slowly dying
The fire's intensity is fading as it burns out and the evening comes to an end
And my dear, we're still good-by-ing
The temporary nature of our time together is inevitable and we must part ways
But, as long as you love me so
If our affection remains and persists, even our parting will not have a negative effect
Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow
The continued snowfall is a reflection of our mutual affection
Oh, it doesn't show signs of stopping
The snowfall remains constant and serves as a metaphor for our passion
And I've brought some corn for popping
I have brought corn for popping again as a way to pass the time in spite of our parting
Since the lights are turned way down low
We continue to share a romantic atmosphere despite the changes in our situation
Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow
Our affection and passion remain strong and unwavering
When we finally say goodnight
As we bid each other farewell once more
How I'll hate going out in the storm
The harsh and unpleasant weather outside will serve as a metaphor for the discomfort of separation
But, if you'll really hold me tight
Our physical and emotional closeness will help ease the pain of parting
All the way home I'll be warm
Our passion and shared experience will continue to provide a lasting warmth and comfort
Oh, the weather outside is frightful
Once again, the current climate outside is unpleasant and uninviting
But the fire is so delightful
As before, the indoor fire is providing us warmth and comfort
And since we've no place to go
We will continue to stay inside and enjoy each other's company
Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow
Our mutual passion and affection will continue to be unbridled and unfazed
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
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