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.
Live My Life
Various Artists Lyrics
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No matter what, we party tonight
I'm gonna li-li-live my life
I know that we gon' be alright
Yo, hell yeah, dirty bass
Ghetto girl, you drive me crazy
Hell yeah, dirty bass
This beat make me go wow (go wow)
This drink make me fall down (fall down)
I party hard like carnival
Let's burn this motha down
This bass make me go ache (go ache)
This girl circus so late (so late)
You're that telly cake with a cali shake
I got dough, who's down to fake
Oh my, dirty bass
Oh you got it like that
I can work that bad
Let me get that
(get your ass on the floor)
Oh my, dirty bass
Oh you got that small
I can break that off
Let me get that
(get your ass on the floor)
I'm gonna live my life
No matter what, we party tonight
I'm gonna li-li-live my life
I know that we gon' be alright
I'm gonna live my life
No matter what, we party tonight
I'm gonna li-li-live my life
I know that we gon' be alright
Wo-oh oh, wo-oh oh
I know that we gon' be alright
Wo-oh oh, wo-oh oh
I know that we gon' be alright
Yo, hell yeah, dirty bass
Ghetto girl, you drive me crazy
Hell yeah, dirty bass
No matter where we be at VIP, or in the ceiling
All we need to start it is the speakers in my chit-chat
I spot a couple hotties
Holla, we're the party, we that
Girl move it like pilates
Put your head where your knee at
Oh my, dirty bass
Oh you got it like that
I can work that bad
Let me get that
(get your ass on the floor)
Oh my, dirty bass
Oh you got that small
I can break that off
Let me get that
(get your ass on the floor)
I'm gonna live my life
No matter what, we party tonight
I'm gonna li-li-live my life
I know that we gon' be alright
I'm gonna live my life
No matter what, we party tonight
I'm gonna li-li-live my life
I know that we gon' be alright
This is my moment tonight
Hell yeah we doing it right
So get your hands up in the air
Like you living your life
This is my moment tonight
Hell yeah we doing it right
So get your hands up in the air
Like you living your life
Like you living your life
Li-like you living your life
Like you living your life
I'm gonna live my life
No matter what, we party tonight (party tonight)
I'm gonna li-li-live my life (my life)
I know that we gon' be alright
Wo-oh oh, wo-oh oh
I know that we gon' be alright
Wo-oh oh, wo-oh oh
I know we gon' be alright (we gon be alright)
The lyrics to "Live My Life" by Various Artists is an anthem for living life to the fullest and enjoying oneself. The song begins with the declaration, "I'm gonna live my life, no matter what, we party tonight," indicating that the singer is determined to enjoy life and have a good time. The phrase "li-li-live my life" is a playful way of emphasizing this point, and the following line, "I know that we gon' be alright," suggests that the singer is confident that they will have a good time.
The song goes on to describe the energy of the party, with the "dirty bass" and "ghetto girl" driving the singer crazy. The lyrics describe getting lost in the music and feeling the beat make them "go wow", while the drink makes them "fall down". The party is compared to a carnival and the singer wants to "burn this motha down." Later in the song, the lyrics shift to a focus on the individual's experience at the party, with the singer encouraging listeners to get on the floor and move their bodies. The repeated phrase "I'm gonna live my life" reinforces the idea that having fun and enjoying oneself is the most important thing.
Overall, "Live My Life" is a catchy and upbeat song that encourages listeners to embrace life and live in the moment. The lyrics celebrate the energy and excitement of a fun night out and emphasize the importance of not taking oneself too seriously and enjoying the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna live my life,
I am going to enjoy life the way I want, without worrying about what anyone else thinks or does.
No matter what, we party tonight
We are going to have fun, regardless of any obstacles or negativity that may come our way.
I'm gonna li-li-live my life
I am going to fully embrace and experience all that life has to offer, without holding back or being afraid.
I know that we gon' be alright
I am confident that no matter what happens, we will all be okay and make the most of the situation.
Yo, hell yeah, dirty bass
I am excited about the catchy, upbeat music that is playing, and am impressed by the quality of the bass sound.
Ghetto girl, you drive me crazy
I am attracted to a certain type of woman, who may come from an urban or disadvantaged background, and find her behavior or appearance particularly alluring.
This beat make me go wow (go wow)
The rhythm of the music is so powerful and energetic that it gets me excited and wanting to dance.
This drink make me fall down (fall down)
The alcoholic beverage I am consuming is having a noticeable effect on me, potentially causing me to lose balance or feel dizzy.
I party hard like carnival
I enjoy partying and having a good time with others, and may be particularly fond of Caribbean-style festivities like carnivals.
Let's burn this motha down
Let's have an incredibly fun and wild time, perhaps by getting very drunk or doing something spontaneous and unexpected that shakes things up.
This bass make me go ache (go ache)
The deep, rhythmic sound of the bass is making me feel a strong physical sensation or ache, perhaps causing me to move my body in response.
This girl circus so late (so late)
The woman I am interested in is very attractive and captivating, and is perhaps exhibiting behaviors that are unexpected or thrilling to me.
You're that telly cake with a cali shake
You are incredibly sexy and desirable, with a body that is both curvy and toned in just the right ways.
I got dough, who's down to fake
I have lots of money, and am looking for someone to impress or manipulate with my wealth or status.
Oh my, dirty bass
I am still really enjoying the intense, bass-heavy sound of the music, and reveling in the moment.
Oh you got it like that
I am impressed by your skills, personality, or appearance, and think you are doing an amazing job at whatever you are currently doing.
I can work that bad
I am confident in my ability to handle any challenge or task that comes my way, and am not afraid to take risks or try new things.
Let me get that
(get your ass on the floor)
I am asking you to give me what I want, and am perhaps trying to convince you to dance or engage in some other physically demanding activity.
No matter where we be at VIP, or in the ceiling
We can have fun and enjoy ourselves in any setting, whether it's a fancy VIP party or just hanging out in a low-key or unusual environment.
All we need to start it is the speakers in my chit-chat
We can get the party or celebration started with just a simple, effective sound system or music player, and don't need anything too elaborate or complicated.
I spot a couple hotties
Holla, we're the party, we that
I have identified a few attractive women, and am inviting them to join us and be part of the fun we are having.
Girl move it like pilates
Put your head where your knee at
I am encouraging a woman to dance or exercise in a way that is both sexy and athletic, and perhaps joking with her about how flexible she is.
This is my moment tonight
I am acknowledging how much I am enjoying myself, and am grateful for the experience I am having.
Hell yeah we doing it right
I am confident that we are having a great time, and am pleased with the way things are going.
So get your hands up in the air
Like you living your life
I am inviting everyone to let loose and show how much they are enjoying themselves, by dancing or raising their hands in the air.
I know we gon' be alright (we gon be alright)
I am certain that we will all come through whatever challenges or obstacles we may face, and be better and happier for it in the end.
Contributed by Allison C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.