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.
Livin' on a Prayer
Various Artists Lyrics
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Not so long ago
Tommy used to work on the docks
Union's been on strike
Hes down on his luckIt's tough, so tough
Gina works the diner all day
Working for her man, she brings home her pay
She says, "We've got to hold on to what we've got
'Cause it doesn't make a differenceIf we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot
For love, we'll give it a shot"
Oh, we're half way there
Oh, oh, living on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
Oh, oh, living on a prayer
Tommy got his six string in hock
Now, he's holding in what he used
To make it talk
So tough, it's tough
Gina dreams of running away
When she cries in the night
Tommy whispers, "baby, it's okay, someday
We've got to hold on to what we've got
'Cause it doesn't make a differenceIf we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot
For love, we'll give it a shot"
Oh, we're half way there
Oh, oh, living on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
Oh, oh, living on a prayer
Living on a prayer
We've got to hold on, ready or not
You live for the fight when that's all that you've got
Oh, we're half way there
Oh, oh, living on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
Oh, oh, living on a prayer
Oh, half way there
Oh, oh, living on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it, I swear
Oh, oh, living on a prayer
Oh, we're half way there
Whoah, living on a prayer
The lyrics of Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" convey the struggles of the working-class couple Tommy and Gina. The song tells the story of how they are facing tough times, with Tommy's job on the docks being affected by a union strike and Gina working at a diner to earn money for them. In spite of their challenges, they are determined to make it through together. They vow to "hold on to what we've got" and to give their all "for love". The song's chorus repeats the line "Oh, we're halfway there, Oh, Oh, Livin' on a prayer", which signifies the hope that the couple is clinging to, and the chorus ends with "Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear, Oh, Oh, Livin' on a prayer", suggesting that they will persevere together.
The song resonated with audiences because of its catchy melody and the relatability of the story being told. It became an anthem for those going through struggles and proved to be Bon Jovi's signature song. The song speaks to the enduring human spirit that can survive even in the toughest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time
A long time ago
Not so long ago
Relatively recently
Tommy used to work on the docks
Tommy was employed as a dock worker
Union's been on strike
The labor union had initiated a strike
Hes down on his luckIt's tough, so tough
Tommy's fortunes have turned for the worse, making life difficult
Gina works the diner all day
Gina is employed at a diner and works there throughout the day
Working for her man, she brings home her pay
She works to support her partner
She says, "We've got to hold on to what we've got
'Cause it doesn't make a differenceIf we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot
For love, we'll give it a shot"
Gina emphasizes the importance of their bond and commitment to each other, regardless of the odds against them
Oh, we're half way there
Oh, oh, living on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
Oh, oh, living on a prayer
The chorus describes their current situation of living on hope and determination to overcome their struggles together
Tommy got his six string in hock
Now, he's holding in what he used
To make it talk
So tough, it's tough
Tommy has pawned his guitar, which he used to express himself, due to their financial troubles
Gina dreams of running away
When she cries in the night
Tommy whispers, "baby, it's okay, someday
We've got to hold on to what we've got
'Cause it doesn't make a differenceIf we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot
For love, we'll give it a shot"
Gina expresses her desire to escape their struggles, but Tommy reassures her that they must stay and hold on to their love and determination to get through this difficult period
Living on a prayer
We've got to hold on, ready or not
You live for the fight when that's all that you've got
The title phrase reinforces their situation of living on hope and perseverance, and the line about living for the fight when that's all that they have means they must continue to fight for their love and survival
Oh, we're half way there
Oh, oh, living on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
Oh, oh, living on a prayer
The chorus is repeated to reinforce their situation and determination to overcome their struggles together
Oh, half way there
Oh, oh, living on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it, I swear
Oh, oh, living on a prayer
Oh, we're half way there
Whoah, living on a prayer
The song repeats the chorus again to close, emphasizing their struggle and power of hope and determination to overcome their plight
Contributed by Tristan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Tommy used to work on the docks, union's been on strike
He's down on his luck, it's tough, so tough
Gina works the diner all day working for her man
She brings home her pay, for love, for love
She says, we've got to hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot for love
We'll give it a shot
Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Tommy's got his six-string in hock
Now he's holding in what he used to make it talk
So tough, it's tough
Gina dreams of running away
She cries in the night, Tommy whispers
Baby, it's okay, someday
We've got to hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot for love
We'll give it a shot
Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Livin' on a prayer
Oh, we've got to hold on, ready or not
You live for the fight when it's all that you've got
Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
@shuyuan83
The true hero here is the cable management.
@RocknMob
No doubts :D
@lappo7290
And sound engineers
@RegalChalice
@Alexus Dreemurr Leonis "How many channels you need?"
"Yes"
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@TheSciwriter
Good one!
@consultant4ml
This is freaking brilliant! Congrats to that music teacher. He turned each and everyone of those kids into a rockstar. Brought a huge smile to my face.
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Fantastic inclusiveness and diversity. Our human world is beautiful and creative. Celebrate this beauty. Leave hate behind
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