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 PrΓΆfrock, 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.
Move It On Over
Various Artists Lyrics
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That baby of mine wouldn't let me in
So move it on over (move it on over)
Move it on over (move it on over)
Move over little dog cause the big dog's moving in
She changed the lock on my front door
My door key don't fit no more
Scoot it on over (move it on over)
Move over skinny dog cause the fat dog's moving in
The dog house here is mighty small
But it's better than no house at all
So ease it on over (move it on over)
Drag it on over (move it on over)
Move over old dog cause a new dog's moving in
She'll crawl back to me on her knees
I'll be busy scratching fleas
So slide it on over (move it on over)
Sneak it on over (move it on over)
Move over good dog cause a mad dog's moving in
Remember pup, before you whine
That side's yours and this side's mine
So shove it on over (move it on over)
Sweep it on over (move it on over)
Move over cold dog cause a hot dog's moving in.
"Move It On Over" is a classic blues song sung by various artists, including George Thorogood and Hank Williams. It tells the story of a man who comes home late, only to find that his woman has locked him out. He then moves into the dog house, which is a reminder of the saying that "every dog has its day." The song uses a dog metaphor, with the man referring to himself as the "big dog" and his woman as the "little dog."
The lyrics describe a humorous and lighthearted situation, portraying the man as a jester and the woman as his master. The song has a catchy melody and rhythm that is easy to dance to. The chorus, "move it on over," is repeated throughout the song, increasing in intensity and volume.
The song is a reflection of the working-class African-American culture in the early 20th century. It speaks of social norms and struggles that were common for the time, such as men staying out late and women locking them out. The dog metaphor is also a reference to the idea of survival and adaptability, which is a defining trait of African-American culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Came in last night at half past ten
I returned to my home last night at 10:30 PM
That baby of mine wouldn't let me in
My partner refused to let me enter the house
So move it on over (move it on over)
I am requesting to be let in
Move it on over (move it on over)
I am repeating my request to be let in
Move over little dog cause the big dog's moving in
I am asserting my dominance, telling my partner to make room for me
She changed the lock on my front door
My partner has replaced the lock on the door to lock me out
My door key don't fit no more
My key no longer works
So get it on over (move it on over)
I am once again requesting to be let in
Scoot it on over (move it on over)
I am urging my partner to let me in
Move over skinny dog cause the fat dog's moving in
I am reaffirming my dominance, telling my partner to make room for me
The dog house here is mighty small
The place where I am now living is cramped
But it's better than no house at all
I am grateful for any place to stay
So ease it on over (move it on over)
I am asking the other dog in the house to make room for me
Drag it on over (move it on over)
I am insisting that the other dog make room for me
Move over old dog cause a new dog's moving in
I am telling the other dog that I am taking its place
She'll crawl back to me on her knees
I predict that my partner will come back to me and apologize
I'll be busy scratching fleas
I won't care about my partner's return since I will be occupied
So slide it on over (move it on over)
I am telling my partner to make room for me
Sneak it on over (move it on over)
I am urging my partner to let me in quietly
Move over good dog cause a mad dog's moving in
I am warning the other dog that I am coming in with a bad attitude
Remember pup, before you whine
I am addressing the other dog, reminding it not to complain
That side's yours and this side's mine
I am marking my territory and telling the other dog where it belongs
So shove it on over (move it on over)
I am demanding that the other dog make room for me
Sweep it on over (move it on over)
I am telling the other dog to get out of my way
Move over cold dog cause a hot dog's moving in.
I am telling the other dog to make room for me since I am the better of the two.
Contributed by Bailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.