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.
Lets Face The Music And Dance
Various Artists Lyrics
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But while there's moonlight
And music and love and romance
Let's face the music and dance
Before the fiddlers have fled
Before they ask us to pay the bill
And while we still have the chance
Soon, we'll be without the moon
Humming a different tune and then
There may be tear drops to shed
So while there's moonlight
And music and love and romance
Let's face the music and dance
Let's face the music and dance
Soon, we'll be without the moon
Humming a different tune and then
There may be tear drops to shed
So while there's moonlight
And music and love and romance
Let's face the music and dance
Let's face the music and dance
The lyrics of "Let's Face the Music and Dance" encourage embracing life's moments of joy and love instead of worrying about impending troubles. The first stanza suggests that problems may arise in the future, but for now, there is music, moonlight, and romance, and they should be savored. The subsequent stanza warns that time is short, and soon, the moment will pass. There is a sense of urgency in the lyrics as the singer implores the listener to enjoy the present moment before it's too late.
The repetition of the phrase "Let's face the music and dance" reinforces the message of the song. Facing the music can be interpreted in two ways. It could mean accepting a difficult situation, or it could mean facing the music that is playing and dancing along with it. It’s about seizing the moment, being proactive rather than reactive, enjoying life and love before it’s too late.
Line by Line Meaning
There may be trouble ahead
Although there may be challenges in the future, we should not let that stop us from enjoying the present.
But while there's moonlight
As long as there is light available, we can still see the beauty around us.
And music and love and romance
These elements of life are worth cherishing and enjoying.
Let's face the music and dance
We should confront the challenges ahead with boldness and optimism.
Before the fiddlers have fled
Before the opportunity is gone, we should take advantage of it.
Before they ask us to pay the bill
Before the consequences of our actions catch up to us, we should act decisively.
And while we still have the chance
As long as we have the opportunity, we should make the most of it.
Soon, we'll be without the moon
The sources of light and inspiration may not always be available to us.
Humming a different tune and then
Our circumstances and perspective may change with time and experience.
There may be tear drops to shed
There could be sadness or disappointment in the future.
So while there's moonlight
While we still have the chance to appreciate the beauty around us.
And music and love and romance
While we can still enjoy the good things in life.
Let's face the music and dance
Let's confront the challenges ahead with courage and joyousness.
Let's face the music and dance
Let's embrace life with strength and positivity.
Contributed by Olivia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.