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.
Lose Yourself
Various Artists Lyrics
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To seize everything you ever wanted-One moment
Would you capture it or just let it slip?
His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy
There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti
He's nervous, but on the surface he looks calm and ready
To drop bombs, but he keeps on forgettin
He opens his mouth, but the words won't come out
He's chokin, how everybody's jokin now
The clock's run out, time's up over, bloah!
Snap back to reality, Oh there goes gravity
Oh, there goes Rabbit, he choked
He's so mad, but he won't give up that
Easy, no
He won't have it, he knows his whole back's to these ropes
It don't matter, he's dope
He knows that, but he's broke
He's so stacked that he knows
When he goes back to his mobile home, that's when it's
Back to the lab again yo
This whole rap shit
He better go capture this moment and hope it don't pass him
You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo
You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo
The soul's escaping, through this hole that it's gaping
This world is mine for the taking
Make me king, as we move toward a, new world order
A normal life is borin, but superstardom's close to post mortem
It only grows harder, only grows hotter
He blows us all over these hoes is all on him
Coast to coast shows, he's know as the globetrotter
Lonely roads, God only knows
He's grown farther from home, he's no father
He goes home and barely knows his own daughter
But hold your nose cuz here goes the cold water
His hoes don't want him no mo, he's cold product
They moved on to the next schmoe who flows
He nose dove and sold nada
So the soap opera is told and unfolds
I suppose it's old partna', but the beat goes on
Da da dum da dum da da
You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo
You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo
No more games, I'ma change what you call rage
Tear this mothafuckin roof off like 2 dogs caged
I was playin in the beginnin, the mood all changed
I been chewed up and spit out and booed off stage
But I kept rhymin and stepwritin the next cypher
Best believe somebody's payin the pied piper
All the pain inside amplified by the fact
That I can't get by with my 9 to 5
And I can't provide the right type of life for my family
Cuz man, these goddam food stamps don't buy diapers
And it's no movie, there's no Mekhi Phifer, this is my life
And these times are so hard and it's getting even harder
Tryin to feed and water my seed, plus
See dishonor caught up between being a father and a prima donna
Baby mama drama's screamin on and
Too much for me to wanna
Stay in one spot, another day of monotony
Has gotten me to the point, I'm like a snail
I've got to formulate a plot fore I end up in jail or shot
Success is my only mothafuckin option, failure's not
Mom, I love you, but this trailer's got to go
I cannot grow old in Salem's lot
So here I go is my shot.
Feet fail me not cuz maybe the only opportunity that I got
You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo
You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo
You can do anything you set your mind to, man
The lyrics of "Lose Yourself" by Eminem are a powerful call to action encouraging listeners to seize their opportunities and make the most of their talents. The song begins by posing a hypothetical question of what a person would do if they only had one chance to achieve their goals. It then tells the story of the singer's journey through the music industry, culminating in their realization that success requires total dedication and a willingness to take risks.
The verses paint a vivid picture of the singer's internal struggles, capturing the sensations of anxiety, fear, and determination. They describe the feeling of being at the edge of something great yet precarious and the pressure to perform that can push one to the point of collapse. Amidst the turmoil, the chorus acts as a beacon, urging the listener to lose themselves in the music and to not let their opportunity slip away.
Throughout the song, Eminem weaves in themes of poverty, sacrifice, and resilience, all the while maintaining a sense of relentless intensity. Ultimately, the song is a tribute to the power of self-belief and the drive to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
Look, if you had one shot, one opportunity
Imagine having just one chance to achieve everything you've ever wanted.
To seize everything you ever wanted-One moment
To capture the opportunity that presents itself in one single moment.
Would you capture it or just let it slip?
Will you take advantage of the opportunity, or will you let it go?
His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy
He's nervous and scared.
There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti
He's so nervous that he's about to throw up; his mom's spaghetti is impacted by his anxiety.
He's nervous, but on the surface he looks calm and ready
Although he's nervous, he's trying to remain calm and ready for the chance.
To drop bombs, but he keeps on forgettin
He's supposed to rap, but he keeps forgetting the words.
What he wrote down, the whole crowd goes so loud
He's lost his paper; meanwhile, he hears the crowd going crazy.
He opens his mouth, but the words won't come out
He's trying to talk, but he's omitted the words.
He's chokin, how everybody's jokin now
He's choking under pressure, and the crowd is laughing at him.
The clock's run out, time's up over, bloah!
The performance time is over; the chance is gone.
Snap back to reality, Oh there goes gravity
He suddenly comes back to reality, and he realizes the opportunity is lost.
Oh, there goes Rabbit, he choked
Oh no, Rabbit missed his opportunity.
He's so mad, but he won't give up that
He's angry at himself, but he won't stop trying to achieve success.
Easy, no
It won't be easy, but he'll keep going.
He won't have it, he knows his whole back's to these ropes
He can't give up, as he's got his backs to the ropes.
It don't matter, he's dope
He knows he's great.
He knows that, but he's broke
He recognizes his greatness, but he's struggling financially.
He's so stacked that he knows
He can still be successful, despite his financial difficulties.
When he goes back to his mobile home, that's when it's
When he's in his trailer, he recognizes his potential.
Back to the lab again yo
He's returning to work harder in the studio to be successful.
This whole rap shit
The music industry as a whole.
He better go capture this moment and hope it don't pass him
He must not let another chance slip away.
You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
Let the music inspire you.
You own it, you better never let it go
You have control, don't lose that power.
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
You only have one chance, do not miss it.
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo
Chance presents itself once.
The soul's escaping, through this hole that it's gaping
The soul is leaving the body.
This world is mine for the taking
He can have what he wants out of life.
Make me king, as we move toward a, new world order
Let me be in control of everything as society changes.
A normal life is borin, but superstardom's close to post mortem
Normal life is unexciting, but fame is accessible but short-lived.
It only grows harder, only grows hotter
It's becoming more difficult.
He blows us all over these hoes are all on him
Women are attracted to him.
Coast to coast shows, he's known as the globetrotter
He's performing across the country and earning fame.
Lonely roads, God only knows
Traveling to the next performance can get lonely.
He's grown farther from home, he's no father
He's spent so much time working, he's lost touch with his family life.
He goes home and barely knows his own daughter
When he is at home, he doesn't know his own child.
But hold your nose cuz here goes the cold water
Brace yourself for the harsh truth.
His hoes don't want him no mo, he's cold product
His time has passed with the women he was once interested in; he's out of style.
They moved on to the next schmoe who flows
The women have moved on to the next artist.
He nose dove and sold nada
He failed miserably and didn't sell anything.
So the soap opera is told and unfolds
The story is fully revealed.
I suppose it's old partna', but the beat goes on
The story isn't new but it is continuous.
Da da dum da dum da da
A melodic transition.
No more games, I'ma change what you call rage
Instead of anger he's focused on change.
Tear this mothafuckin roof off like 2 dogs caged
He'll give his all as if he is fighting.
I was playin in the beginnin, the mood all changed
He was toying around, but the tenor shifted.
I been chewed up and spit out and booed off stage
He's not been supported and dealt with harshly.
But I kept rhymin and stepwritin the next cypher
He didn't let the criticism stop him; he kept writing and performing.
Best believe somebody's payin the pied piper
Someone is paying to hear him perform.
All the pain inside amplified by the fact
The hurt he's is feeling is magnified by the circumstances.
That I can't get by with my 9 to 5
I cannot support myself financially with a normal job.
And I can't provide the right type of life for my family
I can't give my family the life I want to.
Cuz man, these goddam food stamps don't buy diapers
Food stamps aren't enough to support his family.
And it's no movie, there's no Mekhi Phifer, this is my life
This isn't a movie with a happy ending; this is his actual life.
And these times are so hard and it's getting even harder
It's been tough, and it's only getting worse.
Tryin to feed and water my seed, plus
I'm trying to provide for my child and family.
See dishonor caught up between being a father and a prima donna
He's torn between taking care of his family and being an important man.
Baby mama drama's screamin on and
His child's mother is creating problems.
Too much for me to wanna
It's becoming too much for him to handle.
Stay in one spot, another day of monotony
Life is unchangingly dull.
Has gotten me to the point, I'm like a snail
He's become sluggish and unmotivated.
I've got to formulate a plot fore I end up in jail or shot
He has to make a plan before he ends up dead or imprisoned.
Success is my only mothafuckin option, failure's not
He has to succeed, otherwise, he's got nothing.
Mom, I love you, but this trailer's got to go
He loves his mother but he can't continue living in a trailer.
I cannot grow old in Salem's lot
He doesn't want to grow old in his environment.
So here I go is my shot.
Now is his chance to succeed.
Feet fail me not cuz maybe the only opportunity that I got
He must not fail as it may be his only chance.
You can do anything you set your mind to, man
Believe that you can accomplish anything you put your mind to.
Contributed by Dylan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@laurenmiley8584
0:50 - Eminem “Lose Yourself”
1:58 - 2pac Ft Scarface “Smile” (2Pac’s Verse)
3:04 - The Notorious B.I.G “Dead Wrong”
4:13 - 2pac “Starin’ Through My Rear View”
5:20 - Eminem “Lose Yourself”
6:26 - Jedi Mind Tricks “Animal Rap” (Vinnie Paz’s Verse)
7:33 - Ashanti Ft Paul Wall & Method Man “Still On” (Method Man’s Verse)
8:42 - Ice Cube “Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It”
9:49 - Eazy-E “Boyz-N-The-Hood”
10:56 - Busta Rhymes “Break Ya Neck”
12:03 - Dr Dre “Nuthin But A G Thang”
13:10 - Eminem “Lose Yourself”
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