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.
Meant to Be
Various Artists Lyrics
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The chance for a perfect duet
I believe in hopeless devotion
I just haven't found it yet
But in my mind I see
The chick, who is meant for me
She'll be someone who is lovely
Someone wonderful and true
The kind of boy
Who makes you smile
Even when you're feeling blue
And I know, I know she's out there
Most definitely
Oh yeah
Not a phony, or a fake
Sweeter than a chocolate shake
My meant to be
When it's meant to be
You go kinda crazy
Meant to be
You forget your name
When it's meant to be
It's destiny callin'
And nothing ever will be the same!
Oh yeah!
You need a girl who's into music
To run up high on cupid's wings!
Find that boy with perfect hair
Have a Hollywood ending with strings
Oh, I know, I know she's out there
Can't you see?
Oh yeah!
Maybe you've already met, the one you'll never forget!
Your meant to be!
When it's meant to be!
The stars seem to glisten!
Meant to be!
All the clouds depart!
When it's meant to be!
That's destiny callin'!
And if you listen you'll find your heart!
Four eyes meet
And the meet is sweet
Could it lead to something more?
What's the deal?
When the way you feel
Is something you never felt before!
Oh!
Gee!
Um...
Plan B?
When it's meant to be
You go kinda crazy
Meant to be
You forget your name
When it's meant to be
It's destiny callin'
And nothing ever will be the same!
The song "Meant To Be" by Various Artists is about finding one's soulmate, the person that is meant to be with you for the rest of your life. The lyrics speak to the idea that everyone has a perfect match, and the search for that person is an essential part of life's journey. The song presents hope and optimism, suggesting that even though the perfect partner may not have been found yet, they are still out there.
The lyrics' first stanza introduces the central theme: the quest for a soulmate. The second stanza describes the qualities that the perfect partner should possess, highlighting how that person should be lovely and wonderful, and someone who makes you smile, even when you're feeling down. The third stanza is a call to action, urging the listener to find their "meant to be." The fourth stanza suggests that there may be a chance encounter with the perfect partner, leading to an unexpected love affair.
The chorus reinforces the theme and amplifies it with a sense of destiny: when it's meant to be, everything changes. The final stanza raises the possibility of a plan B, which could mean that the perfect partner may not be the obvious choice, suggesting that the search for love is not always straightforward. Overall, the song's message is that even though finding a soulmate may be difficult, the journey is worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe we all have a soul mate
I have faith that every person has an ideal romantic partner
The chance for a perfect duet
The opportunity for a perfect romantic pairing
I believe in hopeless devotion
I believe in the romantic concept of total commitment to one's beloved
I just haven't found it yet
However, I have not yet discovered this ideal romance
But in my mind I see
But I can imagine
The chick, who is meant for me
The woman who is destined to be my partner
She'll be someone who is lovely
She will be someone who is beautiful and kind
Someone wonderful and true
Someone who is amazing and honest
The kind of boy
The type of man
Who makes you smile
Who can always make you happy
Even when you're feeling blue
Even when you are sad
And I know, I know she's out there
I am certain that she exists
Most definitely
Without a doubt
Not a phony, or a fake
She will be genuine and sincere
Sweeter than a chocolate shake
She will be even sweeter than a delicious beverage
My meant to be
The person who is meant to be with me
When it's meant to be
When the relationship is destined
You go kinda crazy
One can become very excited
You forget your name
One can become so overwhelmed that they lose composure
It's destiny callin'
It is fate calling out to you
And nothing ever will be the same!
And your life will be forever changed in the best way possible
You need a girl who's into music
You require a woman who shares a love for music
To run up high on cupid's wings!
To fly high on the wings of love
Find that boy with perfect hair
Discover that man with ideal hair
Have a Hollywood ending with strings
Experience a perfect conclusion to the romantic story with orchestral accompaniment
Maybe you've already met, the one you'll never forget!
Perhaps you have already encountered your ideal romantic partner
Your meant to be!
The person who is meant to be with you
The stars seem to glisten!
The stars appear brighter and more beautiful
All the clouds depart!
All troubles and worries fade away
That's destiny callin'!
Fate is calling out to you
And if you listen you'll find your heart!
By paying attention, you will discover your true desires and feelings
Four eyes meet
Two people's glances connect
And the meet is sweet
The moment is tender and pleasant
Could it lead to something more?
Is this the start of a profound romantic relationship?
What's the deal?
What is happening?
When the way you feel
When your emotions
Is something you never felt before!
Are unlike anything you have experienced in the past
Oh!
Oh!
Gee!
Gee!
Um...
Um...
Plan B?
What should be an alternate plan?
Writer(s): Allen Arthur, Clayton Thomas Reilly, Shaffer Smith, Keith T. Justice
Contributed by Mateo N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.