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.
Love Generation
Various Artists Lyrics
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It's just love,
It's just love,
Yeah!
Why must the children play in the streets,
Broken hearts and fading dreams,
Peace and love to everyone that you meet,
Just look to the rainbow, you will see
Sun will shine till eternity,
I've got so much love in my heart,
No-one can tear it apart,
Yeah,
Live the love generation,
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
Be the love generation,
C'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon yeah,
(whistling...)
Live the love generation,
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Live the love generation,
Ooohhh
Don't worry about a thing,
It's gonna be alright,
Don't worry about a thing,
It's gonna be alright,
Don't worry about a thing,
It's gonna be alright,
Gonna be, gonna, gonna, gonna be alright,
Why must the children play in the streets,
Broken hearts and faded dreams,
Peace and love to everyone that you meet,
Don't you worry, it could be so sweet,
Just look to the rainbow, you will see
Sun will shine till eternity,
I've got so much love in my heart,
No-one can tear it apart,
Yeah,
(whistling...)
The song "Love Generation" by Various Artists emphasizes on the essence of love, peace, and unity. The opening lines "From Jamaica to the world, it's just love" signify that love knows no boundaries, and it's a feeling that can be shared by everyone of any race, nationality, or gender. The song touches on the social issues faced by children in the streets and the impacts of broken hearts and fading dreams. The lyrics suggest that spreading love and treating everyone with kindness and compassion can make the world a better place.
The artist encourages listeners to look to the rainbow - a symbol of hope and unity - and recognize that the sun will continue to shine till eternity. The message reminds us to keep a positive mindset and trust that everything will be alright. The repeated line "Don't you worry, it could be so sweet" emphasizes the importance of having faith and hope in oneself and the world. The song urges listeners to be a part of the Love Generation and make an effort to spread love, kindness, and positivity wherever they go.
Line by Line Meaning
From Jamaica to the world,
It's just love,
It's just love,
Yeah!
Love is a universal language that stems from Jamaica and is spread all over the world. There's no need for translation, it's just love!
Why must the children play in the streets,
Broken hearts and fading dreams,
Peace and love to everyone that you meet,
Don't you worry, it could be so sweet,
Just look to the rainbow, you will see
Sun will shine till eternity,
I've got so much love in my heart,
No-one can tear it apart,
Yeah,
The state of the world may seem disheartening, with children playing in unsafe areas and individuals struggling with shattered hopes and relationships. But there's still hopeful optimism for peace and love wherever you go. Even when things appear gloomy, there's always a bright side waiting for you, like the shining sun or a colorful rainbow. Love is so strong in one's heart that it can't be taken away by anyone or anything.
Live the love generation,
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
Be the love generation,
C'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon yeah,
(whistling...)
Become a part of the love movement! Live and embody the values of love and positivity with others around you. Spread more love and compassion in the world to make it even brighter, and enjoy life's simple pleasures while doing so.
Don't worry about a thing,
It's gonna be alright,
Don't worry about a thing,
It's gonna be alright,
Don't worry about a thing,
It's gonna be alright,
Gonna be, gonna, gonna, gonna be alright,
Don't fret about the small stuff! Everything will eventually work out in its own way, so trust and have faith in yourself and others around you. Keep a positive outlook on life.
Writer(s): Christopher le Friant, Duane Charles Harden, Gary D. Pine, Jean Guy Schreiner, Alain Wisniak
Contributed by Isabelle F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.