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 Me or Leave Me
Various Artists Lyrics
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every single day,
i walk down the street
i hear people say 'baby so sweet'
ever since puberty
everybody stares at me
boys girls i can't help it baby
so be kind and don't lose your mind
take me for what i am
who i was ment to be
and if you give a damn
take me baby
or leave me
take me baby or leave me
[Maureen:]
a tiger in a cage
can never see the sun
this diva needs her stage baby
lets have fun
you are the one i choose
folks will kill to fill your shoes
you love the lime light to now baby
so be mine but don't waste my time
cryin' 'honey bear are you still my, my, my baby?'
take me for what i am
who i was ment to be
and if you give a damn
take me baby or leave me
no way, can i be what i'm not
but hey, don't you want your girl hot?
oh, don't fight, don't loose your head
'cause every night who's in your bed?
who?
who's in your bed?
spoken:kiss pookie
[Joanne:]
it won't work
i look before i leap
i love margins and discipline
i make list in my sleep baby
whats my sin?
never quit
i follow through
i hate mess but i love you
what do with my improptu baby?
so be wise 'cause this girl satisfies
you got a prize but don't compomise
your one lucky baby
[joanne:]
take me for what i am
[maureen:]
a control freak
[joanne:]
who i was ment to be
[maureen:]
a snob yet over attentive
[joanne:]
and if you give a damn
[maureen:]
a loveable droll geek
[joanne:]
take me baby or leave me
[maureen:]
a anal retentave
[both:]
thats it
[joanne:]
the straw that breaks my back
[both:]
i quit
[joanne:]
unless you take it back
[maureen:]
women what is it about them?
[both:]
can't live with them or without them
(Chorus:)
[both:]
take me for what i am
[joanne:]
who i was ment to be
[maureen:]
who i was ment to be and if you give a damn
[joanne:]
and if you give a damn then take me baby, or leave me
[maureen:]
take me baby, take me or la-la-la-la-la-leave me
[both:]
take me baby or leave me
[spoken:]
guess i'm leaving i'm gone!
The lyrics to "Love Me Or Leave Me" are a conversation between two women, Maureen and Joanne, who are trying to navigate their relationship. Maureen is a free-spirited, spontaneous performer who is always seeking attention and validation from others. Joanne, on the other hand, is more analytical, disciplined and finds it hard to let go. They both acknowledge each other's strengths and weaknesses and ultimately come to the conclusion that they must be accepted for who they are.
The song's message is one of self-acceptance and accepting others for their true selves. There is a sense of vulnerability and honesty that comes through in the lyrics, as both women are revealing their insecurities and desires. The use of humor and playful banter adds a lighthearted touch to the song, making it relatable to anyone who has ever struggled with accepting themselves or another person for who they truly are.
Various artists have covered "Love Me Or Leave Me", but the most famous rendition is the one performed by Idina Menzel and Tracie Thoms in the movie adaptation of the musical "Rent". Other notable covers include Nicole Scherzinger, Sammy Davis Jr., and Nina Simone.
Line by Line Meaning
every single day
The artist experiences public scrutiny and objectification on a daily basis.
i walk down the street
The artist is vulnerable to attention from strangers and passersby.
i hear people say 'baby so sweet'
People frequently comment on the artist's physical attractiveness.
ever since puberty
This experience began shortly after the artist went through puberty.
everybody stares at me
The artist is openly observed and evaluated by others around them.
boys girls i can't help it baby
Both men and women express interest in the artist, and this is something she cannot control.
so be kind and don't lose your mind
People should try not to behave inappropriately or obsessively when interacting with the artist.
just remember that i'm your baby
The artist is in a committed relationship and should be treated with respect and care.
take me for what i am
The artist cannot be someone she is not; she should be accepted as she is.
who i was ment to be
The artist is comfortable with who she is and does not want to be changed.
and if you give a damn
If the person the artist is addressing cares about her, they will accept her as she is.
take me baby or leave me
If the person does not accept her, they should leave her alone.
a tiger in a cage
The artist feels constrained and unfulfilled without an audience for her talent.
can never see the sun
The artist's talent will go unnoticed if she doesn't have a platform to showcase it.
this diva needs her stage baby
The artist takes her talent seriously, and needs to perform in order to feel fulfilled.
lets have fun
Performing should be enjoyable and should bring happiness.
you are the one i choose
The person the artist is addressing is someone she wants to be with.
folks will kill to fill your shoes
The person the artist is addressing is talented and accomplished, and others would be envious of their position.
you love the lime light to now baby
The person the artist is addressing is similar to her in their desire for attention and admiration.
so be mine but don't waste my time
The artist wants to be in a committed relationship but does not want to be strung along or treated poorly.
cryin' 'honey bear are you still my, my, my baby?'
The artist does not want to be in a relationship where she has to constantly question the other person's affections.
no way, can i be what i'm not
The artist is true to herself and cannot pretend to be someone she is not.
but hey, don't you want your girl hot?
The artist is reminding the person she is addressing of her physical attractiveness and how desirable she is.
oh, don't fight, don't loose your head
The artist is warning the person she is addressing not to become possessive or obsessive.
'cause every night who's in your bed?
The person the artist is addressing should remember that the artist is the one they are with every night.
who?
The artist is emphasizing that the other person should remember who they are with.
who's in your bed?
The question is a rhetorical reminder of what the other person is giving up by not being with the artist.
it won't work
The artist and the person she is addressing have differences that they will not be able to overcome.
i look before i leap
The artist is cautious and thoughtful before acting or making decisions.
i love margins and discipline
The artist values structure and organization in her life.
i make list in my sleep baby
The artist is always planning and keeping track of her responsibilities.
whats my sin?
The artist is questioning what is wrong with her for being so disciplined and organized.
never quit
The artist is hard-working and dedicated to her goals.
i follow through
The artist is reliable and always does what she says she will do.
i hate mess but i love you
The artist is willing to tolerate some messiness and chaos in her life in order to be with the person she is addressing.
what do with my improptu baby?
The artist is unsure of how to handle the unexpected situations that arise in a relationship.
so be wise 'cause this girl satisfies
The artist is emphasizing that she can bring happiness and fulfillment to the person she is addressing.
you got a prize but don't compomise
The person the artist is addressing has a valuable partner in the artist, and should not put that at risk by treating her poorly or making unreasonable demands.
your one lucky baby
The artist is reminding the person she is addressing that he is fortunate to be with her.
a snob yet over attentive
The artist is particular and uncompromising, but also very caring towards those she loves.
a loveable droll geek
The artist is charming and affectionate, but also has quirky personality traits that may be considered nerdy or strange.
a anal retentave
The artist is hyper-organized and obsessed with details, to the point of being excessively rigid and inflexible.
the straw that breaks my back
There are certain behaviors or traits that the artist will not tolerate, and that will cause her to end a relationship.
i quit
The artist does not want to continue the relationship under the current circumstances.
unless you take it back
The artist is willing to reconsider if the other person makes changes or apologizes.
women what is it about them?
The artist is reflecting on the complexities of female personalities and relationships.
can't live with them or without them
Women are simultaneously a source of joy and frustration for the artist.
take me baby, take me or la-la-la-la-la-leave me
The artist is playfully expressing her willingness to be with the other person, or for him to leave her alone.
guess i'm leaving i'm gone!
The artist is announcing her decision to end the relationship.
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