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.
Lovely Day
Various Artists Lyrics
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Everytime I look into your eyes
Here we go again my friend
Stayin' together 'til the end
It's gonna be a lovely day Been out in the open air
Livin' life like we just don't care
Just doin' what we want to do
It's gonna be a lovely day We'll just float on top of the
clouds that cover our skies
I say
We'll just fly on top of the
clouds that cover our skies instead
It's gonna be a lovely day
The lyrics of "Lovely Day" convey a sense of freedom, joy, and living in the moment. The singer describes being surrounded by sunny skies whenever he looks into the eyes of his loved one. The repetition of the phrase "here we go again my friend" suggests that the duo has been through ups and downs together but remain committed to each other. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of living life without constraints, doing what one wants to do rather than what is expected. The line, "Livin' life like we just don't care" reinforces this idea of living life to the fullest.
The chorus, "It's gonna be a lovely day" is repeated several times throughout the song, creating a positive, uplifting feeling. The song suggests that by enjoying each other's company and living without limits, every day can be a "lovely day." The use of the imagery of floating and flying on clouds also adds a dreamy, whimsical element to the lyrics.
Overall, "Lovely Day" is a feel-good, upbeat song that celebrates living in the moment with those we love. The lyrics suggest that by embracing freedom, joy, and each other, every day can be a beautiful, lovely day.
Line by Line Meaning
All I see is sunny sky
Whenever I look at you, I feel happy and content, like all of my problems have disappeared and everything is perfect.
Everytime I look into your eyes
Whenever I gaze into your beautiful eyes, I feel like I'm looking at the most wonderful thing in the world.
Here we go again my friend
We've been through ups and downs together, but we've always stuck together as friends and we'll continue to do so.
Stayin' together 'til the end
No matter what happens in our lives, we'll always support and care for each other until the very end.
It's gonna be a lovely day
Today is going to be wonderful, full of joy and happiness that we'll share together.
Been out in the open air
We're spending time outside, enjoying the fresh air and beauty of nature.
Livin' life like we just don't care
We're living life to the fullest, unencumbered by any worries or negative thoughts.
Just doin' what we want to do
We're free to do whatever we desire, follow our passions and dreams without any restrictions or limitations.
Not doin' what we're s'posed to
We're not following any rules or societal expectations, instead we're living life on our own terms and making our own path.
We'll just float on top of the
We're so carefree and happy that we feel like we're floating above everything else, beyond the reach of negativity.
clouds that cover our skies
Even the obstacles and challenges that come our way seem like nothing to us, as we continue to soar high above them.
I say
I confidently declare that today is a beautiful day and nothing can change that.
We'll just fly on top of the
We're not just content to float above things, we're ready to take on whatever comes our way with grace and determination.
Writer(s): Robert Clivilles, Brett Gould, Bill Withers, David Cole, Timothy Cullen, Skip Scarborough, Tommy Never, Michelle Visage, Nathan Cross
Contributed by Max M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.