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.
Like I Love You
Various Artists Lyrics
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Woe oh, oh, oh!
I kinda feel like it don't make, like it don't make
Feel like it don't make sense
I'm thinking baby you and I are undeniable
But I'm finding out love's unreliable
I'm giving all I got to make you stay
Or am I just a roadblock in your way?
'Cause your a pretty little windstorm
Out on the boulevard
Something like a sunset
Oh, you're a shooting star
And I might drive myself insane
If those lips aren't speaking my name
'Cause I got some intuition
Or maybe I'm superstitious
But I think you're a pretty sweet pill that I'm swallowing down
To counter this addiction
You got me on a mission
Tell me darling can I get a break, some how
Could I say no?
She's got a love like woe (Woe oh oh oh)
Girl's got a love like woe (Woe oh oh oh)
(Ba da da)
I kinda feel like it don't make sense
Because you're bringing me in
And now you're kicking me out again
Love so strong (Woe oh oh oh)
Then you moved on (Woe oh oh oh)
Now I'm hung up in suspense
Because you're bringing me in
And then you're kicking me out again
It's like a hurricane
Speed train
She's a moving car
Go catch her in the fast lane
Oh I gotta know
Can I keep up with her pace?
Kickin' into gear when I see that face
You can take up all my time 'cause you're the only one
That can make a storm cloud break
Pulling out the sun
And I can't get caught in the rain
Can I get your lips to speak my name?
'Cause I got some intuition
Or maybe I'm superstitious
But I think you're a pretty sweet pill that I'm swallowing down
To counter this addiction
You got me on a mission
Tell me darling can I get a break, some how
Could I say no?
She's got a love like woe (Woe oh oh oh)
Girl's got a love like woe (Woe oh oh oh
(Ba da da)
I kinda feel like it don't make sense
'Cause you're bringing me in
And now you're kicking me out again
Love so strong (Woe oh oh oh)
Then you moved on (Woe oh oh oh)
Now I'm hung up in suspense
Because you're bringing me in
And then you're kicking me out again
Because we only have one life
The timing and the moment
All seem so right
So would you say you're mine? (We'll be just fine)
Would you say you're mine? (We'll be just fine)
She's got a love like woe (Woe oh oh oh)
Girl's got a love like woe (Woe oh oh oh)
(Ba da da)
I gotta feel like it don't make sense
'Cause you're bringing me in
And now you're kicking me out again
Love so strong (Woe oh oh oh)
Then you moved on (Woe oh oh oh)
Now I'm hung up in suspense
Because you're bringing me in
And then you're kicking me out again
She's got a love like woe (Woe oh oh oh)
Girl's got a love like woe (Woe oh oh oh)
(Ba da da)
I kinda feel like it don't make sense
'Cause you're bringing me in
And now you're kicking me out again
Love so strong (Woe oh oh oh)
Then you moved on (Woe oh oh oh)
Now I'm hung up in suspense
Because you're bringing me in
And then you're kicking me out again
The song “Like I Love You” by Various Artists is a pop song with a catchy melody and romantic lyrics. The song's lyrics are about the ups and downs of romantic relationships. The chorus speaks of a woman who has a love that is unpredictable and confusing, but undeniable. The singer is infatuated with her but is unsure if their relationship makes any sense. At times, he feels like he's being pushed away, but he can't help but chase after her.
The verses describe the woman in different metaphors - she's like a storm, a train, and a moving car. These comparisons show that the woman is always in motion and hard to catch. Despite this, the singer is determined to pursue her, and he sees her as a "pretty sweet pill" that he can't resist.
The song ends with the singer asking the woman to commit to him, saying that they only have one life, and the timing and the moment are right for them to be together. Overall, the song is about the passionate and unpredictable nature of love and the risks that come with pursuing it.
Line by Line Meaning
Woe oh, oh, oh!
Expressing intense emotions such as sadness, pain, or frustration.
I kinda feel like it don't make, like it don't make
Feeling confused and unsure about what is happening between two people.
Feel like it don't make sense
Feeling like the situation is illogical or irrational.
I'm thinking baby you and I are undeniable
Believing that the connection between two people is undeniable, regardless of any challenges they face.
But I'm finding out love's unreliable
Discovering that love is unpredictable and not always trustworthy.
I'm giving all I got to make you stay
Putting forth all efforts to keep the other person from leaving or ending the relationship.
Or am I just a roadblock in your way?
Questioning whether their efforts are actually hindering or hurting the other person in some way.
'Cause your a pretty little windstorm
Comparing the other person's presence to a windstorm, suggesting that they bring a feeling of upheaval and chaos to the artist's life.
Out on the boulevard
Referencing a public space, perhaps suggesting that the relationship is one that can be seen and judged by outsiders.
Something like a sunset
Comparing the other person's beauty or presence to a sunset, suggesting they are fleeting and temporary.
Oh, you're a shooting star
Comparing the other person's brilliance or uniqueness to a shooting star, suggesting that they leave behind a sparkling trail of memories.
And I might drive myself insane
Acknowledging how the intensity of the situation could be detrimental to the artist's mental health.
If those lips aren't speaking my name
Needing reassurance that the other person is still invested in the relationship and saying their name.
I got some intuition
Trusting their inner voice or feelings about the situation.
Or maybe I'm superstitious
Wondering if their beliefs and feelings are unfounded or irrational.
But I think you're a pretty sweet pill that I'm swallowing down
Speaking metaphorically, the other person is like a medicine, something that the artist needs to feel better or complete.
To counter this addiction
Suggesting that the artist is addicted to the other person and needs them to function or feel whole.
You got me on a mission
Feeling compelled to do whatever it takes to maintain the relationship.
Tell me darling can I get a break, some how
Asking for a respite from the anxiety and uncertainty that the relationship brings.
Could I say no?
Wondering if the artist has the strength to say no to the other person or end the relationship.
She's got a love like woe (Woe oh oh oh)
Describing the other person's love as something intense and overwhelming.
Girl's got a love like woe (Woe oh oh oh)
Repeating the earlier line for emphasis.
(Ba da da)
Serving as a musical interlude.
Because you're bringing me in
Feeling emotionally connected to the other person.
And now you're kicking me out again
Being rejected or pushed away by the other person.
Love so strong (Woe oh oh oh)
Emphasizing the intensity of the love shared by the two people.
Then you moved on (Woe oh oh oh)
Indicating that the other person has moved on from the relationship, leaving the singer behind.
Now I'm hung up in suspense
Feeling stuck and unsure about what will happen next in the relationship.
It's like a hurricane
Comparing the situation to a natural disaster that brings destruction and upheaval.
Speed train
Likening the other person's actions and movements to a train, perhaps suggesting that they are moving too fast for the singer to keep up.
She's a moving car
Suggesting that the other person is constantly in motion, with the singer struggling to catch up.
Go catch her in the fast lane
Urging the artist to pursue the other person, even if it means putting themselves in a risky or difficult situation.
Oh I gotta know
Feeling desperate for answers or clarity about the relationship.
Can I keep up with her pace?
Wondering if the artist is capable of keeping up with the other person's fast, unpredictable movements.
Kickin' into gear when I see that face
Feeling energized or motivated by the sight of the other person's face.
You can take up all my time 'cause you're the only one
Being willing to sacrifice time and energy for the other person because they are so important to the artist.
That can make a storm cloud break
Suggesting that the other person has the power to bring happiness or relief to the singer, even in difficult times.
Pulling out the sun
Comparing the other person's actions to pulling out the sun, perhaps suggesting they have the power to create light or warmth in the singer's life.
And I can't get caught in the rain
Being unable or unwilling to face the difficult or painful parts of the relationship.
Can I get your lips to speak my name?
Hoping for verbal confirmation of the other person's feelings or commitment to the relationship.
Because we only have one life
Emphasizing the importance of seizing every opportunity for love and connection, since life is short.
The timing and the moment
Acknowledging the significance of the moment or situation for the two people involved.
All seem so right
Feeling like everything is falling into place and the relationship is meant to be.
So would you say you're mine? (We'll be just fine)
Asking the other person to commit to the relationship and suggesting that everything will work out if they do.
She's got a love like woe (Woe oh oh oh)
Repeating the earlier line for emphasis.
Girl's got a love like woe (Woe oh oh oh)
Repeating the earlier line for emphasis.
(Ba da da)
Serving as a musical interlude.
I gotta feel like it don't make sense
Feeling confused or unsure about the situation that the two people find themselves in.
'Cause you're bringing me in
Feeling emotionally connected to the other person.
And now you're kicking me out again
Being rejected or pushed away by the other person.
Love so strong (Woe oh oh oh)
Emphasizing the intensity of the love shared by the two people.
Then you moved on (Woe oh oh oh)
Indicating that the other person has moved on from the relationship, leaving the artist behind.
Now I'm hung up in suspense
Feeling stuck and unsure about what will happen next in the relationship.
She's got a love like woe (Woe oh oh oh)
Describing the other person's love as something intense and overwhelming.
Girl's got a love like woe (Woe oh oh oh)
Repeating the earlier line for emphasis.
(Ba da da)
Serving as a musical interlude.
I kinda feel like it don't make sense
Feeling confused or unsure about the situation that the two people find themselves in.
'Cause you're bringing me in
Feeling emotionally connected to the other person.
And now you're kicking me out again
Being rejected or pushed away by the other person.
Love so strong (Woe oh oh oh)
Emphasizing the intensity of the love shared by the two people.
Then you moved on (Woe oh oh oh)
Indicating that the other person has moved on from the relationship, leaving the singer behind.
Now I'm hung up in suspense
Feeling stuck and unsure about what will happen next in the relationship.
She's got a love like woe (Woe oh oh oh)
Describing the other person's love as something intense and overwhelming.
Girl's got a love like woe (Woe oh oh oh)
Repeating the earlier line for emphasis.
(Ba da da)
Serving as a musical interlude.
Love so strong (Woe oh oh oh)
Emphasizing the intensity of the love shared by the two people.
Then you moved on (Woe oh oh oh)
Indicating that the other person has moved on from the relationship, leaving the singer behind.
Now I'm hung up in suspense
Feeling stuck and unsure about what will happen next in the relationship.
Writer(s): JUSTIN R. TIMBERLAKE, CHAD HUGO, PHARRELL L. WILLIAMS
Contributed by Aubrey C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.