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 Star
Various Artists Lyrics
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Woah
Ratta ta ta too
Woah
Ratta ta ta too
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
Wish I may, wish I might
Make this wish come true tonight
Searched all over for a love
You're the one I'm thinkin' of
Woah
Ratta ta ta too
Woah
Ratta ta ta too
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
How I wonder where you are
High above the clouds somewhere
Send me down a love to share
Woah
Ratta ta ta too
Woah
Ratta ta ta too
Woah
Oh, there you are, high above
Oh, God send me a love
Oh, there you are, lighting up the sky
I need a love, oh me, oh me, oh my
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
How I wonder where you are
Wish I may, wish I might
Make this wish come true tonight
Woah
Ratta ta ta too
Woah
Ratta ta ta too
Oh ra, ta, ta
Ooh
There you are little star
The song "Little Star" by Various Artists is a sweet and simple tune that talks about the yearning for love and the hope for its arrival. In the beginning of the song, there is a search for a special someone, referred to as a little star, and the question is asked, "Where are you little star?" This is followed by the repetition of the words "Woah" and "Ratta ta ta too," which adds rhythmic interest to the song. The lyrics then continue with the well-known nursery rhyme "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," but with a twist as the singer expresses their longing for love.
The lyrics go on to say that they have searched everywhere for this love and that they cannot stop thinking about this person. The next verse expresses a desire for this love to come down from the sky, which is beautifully described as "high above the clouds somewhere." The singer is hopeful and optimistic about finding true love, as they believe that this special someone is "lighting up the sky." In the end, the wish is made that this love would be brought to them, accompanied by an infectious melody and the repetition of the words "Woah" and "Ratta ta ta too."
Overall, the lyrics to "Little Star" are relatable and heartfelt, as they express the universal desire for love and the longing for a special someone. The nursery rhyme aspect adds a touch of innocence and nostalgia, making the song appealing to all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Where are you little star?
The singer expresses their curiosity about the location of the star they are thinking about.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
The singer addresses the star, known to twinkle and shine brightly.
How I wonder where you are
The singer repeats their curiosity and desire to know the location of the star.
Wish I may, wish I might
The singer expresses their desire to make a wish.
Make this wish come true tonight
The singer hopes for their wish to be granted tonight.
Searched all over for a love
The singer acknowledges their search for love.
You're the one I'm thinkin' of
The singer thinks of the star as a representation of their love interest.
High above the clouds somewhere
The singer imagines the star in the sky, beyond the clouds.
Send me down a love to share
The singer requests for love to be sent their way.
Oh, there you are, high above
The singer spots the star in the sky.
Oh, God send me a love
The singer addresses God, requesting for love to be granted.
Lighting up the sky
The singer acknowledges the star's radiance.
I need a love, oh me, oh me, oh my
The singer expresses their need for love.
Oh ra, ta, ta
Non-lyrical sounds used to add to the song's rhythm.
There you are little star
The singer directs their attention to the star once more.
Contributed by Austin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.