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.
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Various Artists Lyrics
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Waiting to bloom
Like a lightbulb
In a dark room
Im just sittin here waiting for you
To come on home and turn me on
Like the desert waiting for the rain
Im just sitting here waiting for you
To come on home and turn me on
My poor heart
Its been so dark
Since youve been gone
After all your the one who turns me off
You're the only one who can turn me back on
My Hi-fi is waiting for a new tune
My glass is waiting for some fresh ice cubes
I'm just sitting here waiting for you
To come on home and turn me on
Turn me on
The lyrics of Various Artists' "You Turn Me On" are a lighthearted and playful love song about waiting for someone to come home and turn on both the physical and emotional light for the singer. The metaphors used throughout the song are simple but effective in conveying the anticipation and longing the singer feels. The comparison of waiting for someone to "turn on" like a flower, lightbulb, or the desert waiting for rain emphasize the idea that the singer is incomplete or in darkness without the presence of their loved one.
The chorus of the song echoes this sentiment, with the singer pleading for their partner to "turn me on" both physically and emotionally. They describe their heart as being "so dark" without their loved one, and highlight the fact that they are the only one who can bring light and happiness into their life.
Despite the somewhat explicit nature of the lyrics ("My glass is waiting for some fresh ice cubes"), the overall tone of the song is sweet and innocent. It's a charming and catchy ode to the power of love and the joy that comes with being reunited with your significant other.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a flower
I am delicate and fragile, waiting for the right person to nurture and help me grow.
Waiting to bloom
I am patiently waiting, hoping for the right person and circumstances to help me reach my full potential.
Like a lightbulb
I am dormant and powerless, waiting for someone to connect me to a source of energy and give me purpose.
In a dark room
I am useless and invisible, until someone switches me on and sheds light on my surroundings.
Im just sittin here waiting for you
I am eagerly anticipating your return, and longing for the spark of excitement and passion you bring to my life.
To come on home and turn me on
I need your presence and attention to feel alive and inspired, both physically and emotionally.
Like the desert waiting for the rain
I am thirsty and barren, waiting for the life-giving sustenance that only you can provide.
Like a school kid waiting for the spring
I am restless and eager, waiting for the season of renewal and growth that follows a long period of dormancy.
My poor heart
I am deeply affected by your absence, and my emotions are in turmoil.
Its been so dark
Without your light and presence, my world has lost its color and vibrancy, and I feel lost and alone.
Since youve been gone
Your departure has left a huge void in my life, and I struggle to find meaning and purpose without you.
After all your the one who turns me off
You have the power to dampen my enthusiasm and extinguish my passion, if you are absent or distant.
You're the only one who can turn me back on
You have the unique ability to ignite my desire and energy, and to make me feel alive and fulfilled.
My Hi-fi is waiting for a new tune
My music system is idle and silent, waiting for a fresh and exciting sound to bring it to life.
My glass is waiting for some fresh ice cubes
My drink is lukewarm and uninviting, waiting for a cool and refreshing touch to make it enjoyable.
Turn me on
Activate my senses and emotions, and fill me with energy and passion, by being present and attentive to my needs and desires.
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