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.
Moves Like Jagger
Various Artists Lyrics
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Just shoot for the stars
If it feels right
Then aim for my heart
If you feel like
And take me away
Make it okay
I swear I'll behave
You wanted control
So we waited
I put on a show
Now I make it
You said I'm a kid
My ego is big
I don't give a shit
And it goes like this
Take me by the tongue
And I'll know you
Kiss me 'til you're drunk
And I'll show you all
All the moves like jagger
I've got the moves like jagger
I've got the moves like jagger
I don't need to try to control you
Look into my eyes and I'll own you
With them moves like jagger
I've got the moves like jagger
I've got the moves like jagger
Maybe it's hard
When you feel like
You're broken and scarred
Nothing feels right
But when you're with me
I'll make you believe
That I've got the key
Oh!
So get in the car
We can ride it
Wherever you want
Get inside it
And you want to steer
But I'm shifting gears
I'll take it from here
And it goes like this
Take me by the tongue
And I'll know you
Kiss me 'til you're drunk
And I'll show you all
All the moves like jagger
I've got the moves like jagger
I've got the moves like jagger
I don't need to try to control you
Look into my eyes and I'll own you
With them moves like jagger
I've got the moves like jagger
I've got the moves like jagger
You wanna know
How to make me smile
Take control
Own me just for the night
And if I share my secret
You're gonna have to keep it
Nobody else can see this
So watch and learn
I won't show you twice
Head to toe
Oooh baby rub me right
But if I share my secret
You're gonna have to keep it
Nobody else can see thiss
And it goes like this
Take me by the tongue
And I'll know you
Kiss me 'til you're drunk
And I'll show you all
All the moves like jagger
I've got the moves like jagger
I've got the moves like jagger
I don't need to try to control you
Look into my eyes and I'll own you
With them moves like jagger
I've got the moves like jagger
I've got the moves like jagger
In "Moves Like Jagger," the artists are describing the power of their sexual prowess as it relates to their partner. They sing about their ability to lead, guide and control their partner their partner’s movements. The song starts with the desire to be taken away and the need for assurance from the partner that they will behave, then it moves into a description of their partners’ desire to control every aspect of the relationship, putting on a show to please them. The artist asserts that their ego is big and they don’t care about controlling their partner. This is followed by the chorus which is primarily an explanation of the singer's ability to move with the agility of the legendary Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger. They describe how they can kiss their partner until they are drunk and then show them all the moves like Jagger, which they have mastered.
The pre-chorus touches on the fact that the partner wants to be owned and controlled but also has broken and scarred feelings. However, when they are with the artist, they believe the artist has the key to their happiness. The artist then encourages the partner to get into the car and trust them, they will take them wherever they want. The lyrics then continue with a repeat of the chorus, which is the highlight of the song. In the final verse, they emphasize the need for the partner to trust them, to follow their lead and take control. The artist also shares their secrets to making their partner happy, something only they know, and their partner must keep a secret from all others.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh!
An exclamation expressing excitement or surprise
Just shoot for the stars
A call to aim high and reach for one's goals without hesitation
If it feels right
A condition that encourages following one's instincts
Then aim for my heart
An affirmation of the artist's desire for affection and desire directed towards them
If you feel like
A condition that encourages following one's feelings and desires
And take me away
An expression of a desire to be taken to a different place or state of being
Make it okay
A request for the actions of others to bring comfort or resolution to a situation
I swear I'll behave
A promise of good behavior and intentions
You wanted control
An acknowledgement of someone else's desire for power and influence over a situation or relationship
So we waited
A shared decision to wait for resolution or change to take place
I put on a show
An admission of having hidden one's true feelings or self behind a facade or performance
Now I make it
A statement of taking charge and control of one's actions and destiny
You said I'm a kid
An accusation of immaturity or naivety directed towards the singer
My ego is big
An admission of having a large sense of self-importance or confidence
I don't give a shit
An expression of disregard or apathy towards criticism or judgment from others
And it goes like this
An indication that what follows is a repeated or ongoing pattern
Take me by the tongue
An invitation for physical and intimate contact
And I'll know you
A suggestion that such contact will lead to greater understanding or connection
Kiss me 'til you're drunk
An invitation for extended passion and intimacy
And I'll show you all
A promise of revealing something significant or impressive
All the moves like jagger
A reference to the artist's talents or skills that parallel those of a famous performer
I've got the moves like jagger
An affirmation of the artist's own skills and abilities
I don't need to try to control you
An acknowledgement of the futility and undesirability of trying to control others
Look into my eyes and I'll own you
An assertion of the artist's charisma and power to attract and influence others
With them moves like jagger
A reminder of the singer's unique abilities and characteristics
Maybe it's hard
An acknowledgement that certain situations or emotions can be difficult to handle
When you feel like
A condition that sets the context and conditions for further action or response
You're broken and scarred
A suggestion that the other person is experiencing pain or damage
Nothing feels right
A condition of confusion or dissatisfaction
But when you're with me
An assertion that being with the singer will lead to positive change or improvement
I'll make you believe
A promise to inspire and strengthen the other person, perhaps with regard to the singer or their shared goals
That I've got the key
An assertion of the artist's power or knowledge to make a significant difference
So get in the car
An invitation to join the artist on a journey or adventure
We can ride it
A suggestion that the journey or adventure will be exciting and enjoyable
Wherever you want
An expression of freedom and choice for the other person to determine direction or destination
Get inside it
A request for the other person to fully participate in the journey or adventure
And you want to steer
An acknowledgement of the other person's desire for control or direction
But I'm shifting gears
An assertion that the singer will exercise control or influence over the direction of the journey or adventure
I'll take it from here
An assertion of the singer's confidence and ability to lead and guide the other person
You wanna know
A statement of offering information or insight
How to make me smile
A request for the other person to understand and respond to the artist's desire for happiness or satisfaction
Take control
An instruction for the other person to assert or exercise power or influence
Own me just for the night
A request for the other person to take charge and lead the singer temporarily
And if I share my secret
A condition that presents a choice for the other person to make, with the artist holding important information
You're gonna have to keep it
A demand for responsibility and reliability in keeping the confidential information private
Nobody else can see this
An assertion that the information is sensitive or confidential, requiring strict privacy
So watch and learn
An assertion of the singer's superior knowledge or skills
I won't show you twice
An indication that the artist expects the other person to learn from one demonstration or example
Head to toe
A suggestion of thorough and complete attention or involvement
Oooh baby rub me right
An invitation for physical intimacy
I've got the moves like jagger
A repeated expression of the singer's unique talents and abilities
Writer(s): LEVIN BENJAMIN JOSEPH, LEVINE ADAM NOAH, MALIK AMMAR, SHELLBACK
Contributed by Annabelle H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.