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.
Mother's Love
Various Artists Lyrics
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Say he who rides a pony must someday fall
I been talkin' to my alter
Life is what you make it
And if you make it death well then rest
your soul away
Away away yeah child
It's a broken kind of feeling
A bad moon's a comin' better say your
prayers
I wanna tell her that I love her
But does it really matter?
I just can't stand to see you dragging down
Again
So I'm singing
This is my kinda love It's the kind that
moves on
It's unkind and leaves me alone
Yes it does
I uses to treat you like a lady
Now you're a substitute teacher
This bottle's not a pretty, not a pretty sight
I owe the man some money so I'm turnin
over honey
You see Mr. Faded Glory is once again
doin' time
This is my kinda love
It's the kind that moves on
It's unkind and leaves me alone
Yes it does
Like a crown of thorns it's all who you
know
So don't burn your bridges woman cause
someday, yeah
Kick it!
Baby i said com' on, com' on, com' on,
com' on yeah I said baby don't burn your
bridges woman
The song "Crown of Thorns" by Various Artists tells a story about a character named Mr. Faded Glory, who is described as someone who was once prominent but has now fallen from grace. The lyrics suggest that Mr. Faded Glory's downfall is inevitable, comparing it to someone who rides a pony and must eventually fall. The singer also mentions speaking to their alter, possibly referring to a personal reflection or inner struggle.
The verse "Life is what you make it, and if you make it death, well then rest your soul away" conveys a sense of resignation and acceptance of one's choices and their consequences. The lyrics hint at a broken feeling and a desire for escape or release, represented by being tied to the ceiling.
The chorus expresses the singer's kind of love, which moves on and leaves them alone. This could imply a detached or unfulfilling relationship, possibly in reference to the person they are addressing in the song. The lyrics mention how the singer used to treat this person like a lady, indicating a change in dynamics and possibly indicating their disappointment or dissatisfaction.
Overall, the song seems to reflect on the complexities of relationships, the consequences of one's actions, and the inevitability of downfall.
Line by Line Meaning
You ever heard the story of Mr. Faded Glory?
Have you ever been told about the narrative of Mr. Faded Glory?
Say he who rides a pony must someday fall
It is said that anyone who rides a pony will eventually face failure
I been talkin' to my alter
I have been having conversations with my inner self
Life is what you make it
The quality of life depends on the choices you make
And if you make it death well then rest your soul away
And if you choose a path of destruction, then accept the consequences and find eternal rest
Away away yeah child
Away from the troubles and struggles, my dear child
It's a broken kind of feeling
A sense of despair and sadness prevails
She'd have to tie me to the ceiling
To escape this feeling, she would need to restrain me to prevent any harm
A bad moon's a comin' better say your prayers
An unfortunate event is on the horizon, so it's advisable to offer your prayers
I wanna tell her that I love her
I desire to express my love for her
But does it really matter?
However, does it truly hold any significance?
I just can't stand to see you dragging down again
I simply cannot bear witnessing you falling into despair once more
So I'm singing
Therefore, I am expressing my emotions through song
This is my kinda love It's the kind that moves on
This is the love I have embraced - one that progresses forward
It's unkind and leaves me alone
It lacks kindness and leaves me feeling lonely
Yes it does
Indeed, it does
I used to treat you like a lady
I used to treat you with respect and dignity
Now you're a substitute teacher
However, now you have become a mere replacement in my life
This bottle's not a pretty, not a pretty sight
This bottle of alcohol is not a pleasant sight to behold
I owe the man some money so I'm turnin over honey
I owe a significant debt, therefore I am offering you as compensation
You see Mr. Faded Glory is once again doin' time
You witness Mr. Faded Glory serving time in prison once more
Like a crown of thorns it's all who you know
Similar to a crown of thorns, success is largely influenced by the people you are associated with
So don't burn your bridges woman 'cause someday, yeah
Therefore, my dear woman, do not sever ties with others because someday, it may affect you negatively
Kick it!
Begin with enthusiasm!
Baby I said com' on, com' on, com' on, com' on yeah
Darling, I implore you to come on, come on, come on, come on, yeah
I said baby don't burn your bridges woman
I advised you, baby, to refrain from destroying your connections
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