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 PrΓΆfrock, 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.
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Various Artists Lyrics
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I have been waiting for you
To open your eyes
So that I can tell you
That I think I'm ready
I'm ready to freefall into
Into the unknown
Oh I tried holding on for dear life
Dear life
Or something like it
Dear life
There's nothing like it
'cause when you let go
And let life take you where it wants to
Give up control whoaaa
Let life take you where it wants to go
Where it wants to go
Trust me
'cause I know it's terrifying
To open your heart and let it lead blindly
Oh I tried holding on
Keep holding on for dear life
Or something like it
Dear life
There's nothing like it
'cause when you let go
And let life take you where it wants to
Give up control whoaaa
Let life take you where it wants to go
Where it wants to go
Oh I keep holding on for dear life
Or something like it
I keep holding on for dear life
Or something like it
I keep holding on for dear life,
Or something like it
I keep holding on for you
'cause when you let go
And let life take you where it wants to
Give up control whoaaa
Let life take you where it wants to--
'cause when you let go
And let life take you where it wants to
Give up control whoaaa
Let life take you where it wants to go
Where it wants to go
The song Let Me Go by Various Artists is a plea to a loved one to let go of fear and take a leap of faith into the unknown. The first verse sets the tone by urging the person to wake up and open their eyes so that the singer can share their desire to freefall into the unknown with them. They are ready and willing to take this risk if the other person is as well. The singer goes on to say that they have tried holding on for dear life, but there's nothing like the feeling of letting go and allowing life to take you where it wants to go.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges the fear and uncertainty that comes with letting go of control and allowing one's heart to lead blindly. It's a terrifying prospect, but the singer urges the other person to trust them and take the leap of faith together. The repetition of "Oh I tried holding on / Keep holding on for dear life / Or something like it / Dear life / There's nothing like it" emphasizes the struggle of holding on to the familiar and the comfortable, but ultimately letting go is the only way to grow and experience new things.
The chorus reinforces the message of the song, reminding the listener that letting go of control and allowing life to take you where it wants to go is the key to true happiness and fulfillment. The repetition of "Give up control whoaaa / Let life take you where it wants to go / Where it wants to go" drives home the idea that surrendering control is the only way to truly live.
Overall, the song Let Me Go is an inspiring anthem that encourages listeners to let go of fear and take a leap of faith into the unknown. It's a reminder that sometimes the greatest rewards come from taking risks and trusting that life will take us where we're meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up
I've been waiting for you to become aware.
I have been waiting for you
I have been anticipating your arrival.
To open your eyes
To see things more clearly.
So that I can tell you
So that I can offer advice.
That I think I'm ready
I believe I am prepared.
I'm ready to freefall into
I am ready to risk everything.
Into the unknown
Without knowledge or certainty of what will happen.
If you wanna be with me
If you want to join me in this adventure.
Oh I tried holding on for dear life
I attempted to keep the situation under control at all cost.
Dear life
The value of life is greatly significant.
Or something like it
It was comparable to a life and death situation.
There's nothing like it
It's an incomparable experience.
'cause when you let go
Because when you surrender control.
And let life take you where it wants to
And give life the freedom to guide you wherever it desires.
Give up control whoaaa
Relinquish your hold on the matter entirely.
Let life take you where it wants to go
Permit life to take you wherever it desires.
Where it wants to go
To the destination of its choosing.
Trust me
Have faith in me.
'cause I know it's terrifying
Because I understand how frightening it can be.
To open your heart and let it lead blindly
To take an emotional risk and follow it with complete trust just because.
Oh I keep holding on for dear life
I am continuing to persist with caution.
I keep holding on for you
I'm holding on for the sake of our relationship.
'cause when you let go
Because when you surrender control.
And let life take you where it wants to
And give life the freedom to guide you wherever it desires.
Give up control whoaaa
Relinquish your hold on the matter entirely.
Let life take you where it wants to go
Permit life to take you wherever it desires.
Where it wants to go
To the destination of its choosing.
'cause when you let go
Because when you surrender control.
And let life take you where it wants to
And give life the freedom to guide you wherever it desires.
Give up control whoaaa
Relinquish your hold on the matter entirely.
Let life take you where it wants to go
Permit life to take you wherever it desires.
Where it wants to go
To the destination of its choosing.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD MICHAEL, DANIEL SPELLER, L. THOMPSON
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