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.
Little Hands
Various Artists Lyrics
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Little hands clapping all over the world
Piper is piping, drummers are drumming
Little hands clapping all over the world
Little hands clapping, children are sharing
Little loves loving, all boys and all girls
Children are singing, truths that they're bringing
Come let us meet them, oh yes we will greet them, oh
Little hands clapping, children are caring
Piper is calling all over the world
Out in the street now, sick that you meet now
How many new friends do you call your own?
Come let us meet them, oh yes we will greet them, oh
Little hands clapping, truth that they're grasping
A world with no pain for one and for all
Children are learning, souls they are yearning
A nice place to play and no place to fall
Come let us meet them, yes we will greet them
The song "Little Hands" by Various Artists celebrates the innocence, joy and pure-heartedness of children all around the world. The song begins with the metaphor of "little hands clapping" and "children laughing," which is a representation of the simple joys that make children happy. These little hands and feet, which seem so small and powerless, can create such beauty and happiness all around. The song goes on to describe how children all around the world share love, sing, and bring truths that lead to freedom. The Piper and drummers are mentioned, indicating that music has a universal language and brings people all over the world closer together.
The chorus of the song keeps repeating the phrase "Come let us meet them, oh yes we will greet them" indicating that it's time for people to come together and appreciate the beauty and innocence of children. The song also highlights how children care for each other when they meet new friends, regardless of where they come from. The lyrics give hope for a future where children will continue to grasp the truth and yearn for a world where there is no pain, a world where they are free to play and grow.
Overall, "Little Hands" captures the essence of childhood and reminds us all to cherish the little things in life. It's a reminder that no matter where we come from, we are all connected by our humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Little hands clapping, children are laughing
Children are happy and expressing joy through clapping their little hands
Little hands clapping all over the world
This kind of innocent happiness can be found everywhere on the planet
Piper is piping, drummers are drumming
Musicians are creating lively, upbeat music that can be heard all around
Little hands clapping all over the world
The music is causing even more children all over the world to clap their hands in excitement
Little hands clapping, children are sharing
Through their happiness, children are also learning the importance of sharing
Little loves loving, all boys and all girls
They are sharing love with all children, regardless of gender
Children are singing, truths that they're bringing
They are expressing important messages through their singing
Freedom is ringing all over the world
Their songs are spreading messages of freedom and hope throughout the world
Come let us meet them, oh yes we will greet them, oh
We should embrace these children and learn from them
Little hands clapping, children are caring
Through their happiness and sharing, children are also demonstrating caring for others
Piper is calling all over the world
The music is still playing, beckoning even more people to join in the joy
Out in the street now, sick that you meet now
Even in public spaces, we can find people who are eager to join in the fun
How many new friends do you call your own?
We should look for opportunities to make new friends and spread happiness ourselves
Come let us meet them, oh yes we will greet them, oh
We should continue to embrace new people and spread joy
Little hands clapping, truth that they're grasping
Children are also learning important truths and lessons through their experiences
A world with no pain for one and for all
Their ultimate goal is to create a world without suffering, pain or turmoil for everyone
Children are learning, souls they are yearning
They are constantly seeking new knowledge and understanding in order to help achieve that goal
A nice place to play and no place to fall
Ultimately, they hope for a happy, safe world where everyone is able to play and explore without fear of harm
Come let us meet them, yes we will greet them
We should continue to embrace and learn from these children and their hopeful vision of a better world
Contributed by Anthony H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.