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.
Mrs Robinson
Various Artists Lyrics
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Jesus loves you more than you will know
Wo wo wo
God bless you, please, Mrs. Robinson
Heaven holds a place for those who pray
Hey hey hey, hey hey hey
We'd like to know a little bit about you for our files
Look around you all you see are sympathetic eyes
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home
And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson,
Jesus loves you more than you will know
Wo wo wo
God bless you, please, Mrs. Robinson
Heaven holds a place for those who pray
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Hide it in the hiding place where no one ever goes
Put it in your pantry with your cupcakes
It's a little secret just the Robinson′s affair
Most of all you′ve got to hide it from the kids
Koo-koo-ka-choo, Mrs. Robinson,
Jesus loves you more than you will know
Wo wo wo
God bless you, please, Mrs. Robinson
Heaven holds a place for those who pray
Hey, hey, hey hey, hey, hey
Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday afternoon
Going to the candidates' debate
Laugh about it, shout about it
When you′ve got to choose
Every way you look at this you lose
Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio
Our nation turns its lonely eyes to you
Wu wu wu
What's that you say, Mrs. Robinson
Jolting Joe has left and gone away
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
The song "Mrs. Robinson" by Various Artists was written by Paul Simon for the 1967 film "The Graduate," directed by Mike Nichols. It is a conversation between the singer and Mrs. Robinson, a character in the movie. The song addresses Mrs. Robinson as a symbol of a generation that is lost and disillusioned, seeking guidance and redemption in religion.
The opening lines, "And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson, Jesus loves you more than you will know," suggests that Mrs. Robinson is searching for meaning and love in her life. The mention of Jesus reflects a desire for spiritual solace. The singer also blesses Mrs. Robinson, indicating a sense of compassion and understanding.
The lyrics further express the need for connection and support, as the singer sings, "We'd like to help you learn to help yourself," suggesting the desire to assist Mrs. Robinson in finding her own path. The mention of sympathetic eyes implies a lack of judgment and a willingness to listen. The song encourages Mrs. Robinson to explore and familiarize herself with her surroundings until she feels at home.
As the song progresses, it reveals a hidden secret that should be kept away from the kids. This secret symbolizes Mrs. Robinson's affair, described as "a little secret just the Robinson's affair." The lyrics urge her to hide it to protect her family and maintain their perception of a perfect household.
The song concludes with a reference to Joe DiMaggio, a famous baseball player. The line "Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio, our nation turns its lonely eyes to you" expresses a longing for a hero or a figure that can provide comfort and inspiration. However, the mention of Joe DiMaggio leaving suggests that even figures of admiration can disappoint and disappear, leaving society feeling lost.
Overall, "Mrs. Robinson" is a commentary on the struggles of a generation, seeking guidance, finding fleeting comfort in religion, and longing for heroes.
Line by Line Meaning
And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
We raise our glasses to acknowledge and honor you, Mrs. Robinson
Jesus loves you more than you will know
The love and compassion of Jesus towards you are deeper than you can possibly comprehend
Wo wo wo
An expression of admiration or acknowledgement
God bless you, please, Mrs. Robinson
May God bestow His blessings upon you, Mrs. Robinson, and may you receive His divine favor
Heaven holds a place for those who pray
Those who earnestly seek solace and guidance through prayer will find a place in heaven
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
A joyful exclamation or interjection
We'd like to know a little bit about you for our files
We are interested in learning some details about you, which will be recorded in our records
We'd like to help you learn to help yourself
Our intention is to assist you in gaining the skills and abilities to become self-reliant
Look around you all you see are sympathetic eyes
When you observe your surroundings, all you notice are compassionate and understanding gazes
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home
Take a leisurely walk throughout the area until you sense a comforting sense of belonging
Hide it in the hiding place where no one ever goes
Conceal it in a secret location that remains undiscovered by anyone
Put it in your pantry with your cupcakes
Place it discreetly alongside your cupcakes in the pantry
It's a little secret just the Robinson's affair
It is a confidential matter that solely concerns the Robinson family
Most of all you've got to hide it from the kids
Above all else, ensure that it remains hidden and unknown to the children
Koo-koo-ka-choo, Mrs. Robinson
A nonsensical phrase or sound used to get Mrs. Robinson's attention
Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday afternoon
Relaxing and seated on a couch during a leisurely Sunday afternoon
Going to the candidates' debate
Planning to attend or participate in a discussion or argument regarding political candidates
Laugh about it, shout about it
Find amusement in the situation and express it vocally and energetically
When you've got to choose
When faced with the necessity of making a decision
Every way you look at this you lose
Regardless of how the situation is examined, there are no favorable outcomes
Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio
Inquiring about the current whereabouts of Joe DiMaggio, the famous baseball player
Our nation turns its lonely eyes to you
Our country looks to you with a sense of longing and emptiness
Wu wu wu
An interjection or expression denoting sadness or lamentation
What's that you say, Mrs. Robinson
Requesting Mrs. Robinson to repeat or clarify what she just mentioned
Jolting Joe has left and gone away
Informing Mrs. Robinson that Joe DiMaggio has departed and is no longer around
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
A cheerful or enthusiastic exclamation
Writer(s): Paul Simon
Contributed by Alice D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.