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.
My Song
Various Artists Lyrics
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EFFIE, IT'S BEEN ALL THESE YEARS
YOU HAVENT EVEN SAID, "HELLO."
I'M YOUR BROTHER, EFFIE,
SAY, "HELLO."
COME ON, EFFIE, YOU KNOW I'M SORRY
I SHOULD HAVE COME BEFORE TODAY
HOLD ME IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY
[Effie]
YOU'VE ALWAYS BEEN THE BABY
[C.C.]
BUT I'M TRYING TO CHANGE
[Effie]
AND SO AM I
[Both]
IT'S TAKEN ALL THESE YEARS TO BE FREE
[Effie]
OF LOVING THAT MAN
[C.C.]
FINDING MYSELF
[Both]
AND GETTING A HOLD OF THE ANGER IN ME
[C.C.]
EFFIE, I HAVE A SONG
AND ONLY YOU CAN SING IT THE WAY IT SHOULD BE
[Effie]
I'VE WAITED SO LONG TO HEAR YOU SAY THAT TO ME
SAY IT AGAIN! SAY IT AGAIN!
[C.C.]
EFFIE, SING MY SONG THE WAY IT SHOULD BE!
The lyrics of "My Heart Sings" by Various Artists has two characters conversing, C.C. and Effie, who are siblings that have probably been estranged for a long time. C.C. appears to be the younger sibling, as he tells Effie that she's always been the baby. The conversation starts with C.C. apologizing to Effie, telling her that he should have visited her earlier, and asking her to say hello. Effie seems to hold some resentment towards her brother as she hasn't even greeted him after all these years. However, their conversation quickly turns to reminiscing and forgiveness as C.C. implores Effie to hold him, telling her it's all he has to say.
Effie then acknowledges that they've both changed and taken years to be free from their past hurts. Effie, in particular, admits to freeing herself from loving a man, finding herself, and letting go of her anger. C.C. tells Effie that he has a song that only she can sing, which gives Effie a sense of validation and pleasure that she's been waiting years to hear. This conversation ends with C.C.'s request for Effie to sing his song as it should be, something she seems eager to do.
The song seems to be a conversation about reconciliation, forgiveness, and healing from past hurts. The lyrics showcase the importance of family ties and how they should mean more than past disagreements.
Line by Line Meaning
EFFIE, IT'S BEEN ALL THESE YEARS
It's been a long time, Effie.
YOU HAVENT EVEN SAID, "HELLO."
You haven't even greeted me.
I'M YOUR BROTHER, EFFIE,
SAY, "HELLO."
I'm your brother, please say hello to me.
COME ON, EFFIE, YOU KNOW I'M SORRY
Effie, you know I apologize.
I SHOULD HAVE COME BEFORE TODAY
HOLD ME IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY
I should have visited you earlier, all I want now is a hug.
YOU'VE ALWAYS BEEN THE BABY
You've always been the youngest in the family.
BUT I'M TRYING TO CHANGE
But I'm making an effort to change that dynamic.
AND SO AM I
I'm also trying to change.
IT'S TAKEN ALL THESE YEARS TO BE FREE
It took us a long time to feel liberated.
OF LOVING THAT MAN
We had to let go of our feelings for that man.
FINDING MYSELF
I had to discover who I am.
AND GETTING A HOLD OF THE ANGER IN ME
I had to control my anger.
EFFIE, I HAVE A SONG
AND ONLY YOU CAN SING IT THE WAY IT SHOULD BE
Effie, I wrote a song that only you can sing the way I intended.
I'VE WAITED SO LONG TO HEAR YOU SAY THAT TO ME
SAY IT AGAIN! SAY IT AGAIN!
I've waited a long time to hear you compliment me, please say it again.
EFFIE, SING MY SONG THE WAY IT SHOULD BE!
Effie, please sing my song the way it's supposed to be sung.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@amelyoe5314
[Justin Bieber:]
There comes a time
When we hear the certain call
[Nicole Scherzinger & Jennifer Hudson & Justin Bieber:]
When the world must come together as one
[Jennifer Hudson:]
There are people dying
[Jennifer Nettles:]
And it's time to lend a hand to life
[Jennifer Nettles & Josh Groban:]
The greatest gift of all
[Josh Groban:]
We can't go on
Pretending day by day
[Tony Bennett:]
That someone somehow will soon make a change
[Mary J Blige:]
We are all a part of God's great big family
And the truth you know: love is all we need
[Chorus:]
[Michael Jackson:]
We are the world
We are the children
[Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson:]
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
[Barbra Streisand:]
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
[Miley Cyrus:]
Well, send them your heart
So they'll know that someone cares
[Enrique Iglesias:]
So their cries for help
Will not be in vain
[Nicole Scherzinger:]
We can't let them suffer
No, we cannot turn away
[Jamie Foxx:]
Right now they need a helping hand
[Wyclef Jean:]
Nou sé mond la
We are the children
[Adam Levine:]
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
[Pink:]
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
[BeBe Winans:]
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
[Michael Jackson:]
When you're down and out
And there seems no hope at all
[Usher:]
But if you just believe
There's no way we can fall
[Celine Dion:]
Well, well, well, let us realize
That a change can only come when we
[Fergie:]
Stand together as one
[All:]
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
[Nick Jonas:]
Better start giving
[All:]
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
[Toni Braxton:]
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
[Mary Mary:]
We are the world
We are the children
[Tony Bennett:]
It's for the children
[Isaac Slade:]
We are the ones who make a brighter day
[Toni Braxton:]
So let's start giving
[Lil Wayne:]
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
[All:]
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
[Akon:]
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we make a better day
Just you and me
Come on now let me here you
[T-Pain:]
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
[Jamie Foxx imitating Ray Charles:]
Choice were making
Saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
[LL Cool J, Will.I.Am, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz:]
We all need somebody that we can lean on
When you wake up look around and see that your dream's gone
When the earth quakes we'll help you make it through the storm
When the floor breaks a magic carpet to stand on
We are the world united by love so strong
When the radio isn't on you can hear the songs
A guided light on the dark road you're walking on
A sign post to find the dreams you thought was gone
Someone to help you move the obstacles you stumbled on
Someone to help you rebuild after the rubble's gone
We are the world connected by a common bond
Love the whole planet's singing along
[All:]
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we make a better day
Just you and me
[Kanye West:]
Everyday citizens
Everybody pitching in
[Children & Wyclef Jean:]
Nou sé mond la
Nou sé timoun yo
[Will.i.am:]
You and I
You and I
[Kanye West:]
Uh, 12 days no water
What's your will to live?
[Will.i.am:]
We amplified the love we watching multiply
[Kanye West:]
Feeling like the world's end
We can make the world win
[Will.i.am:]
Like Katrina, Africa, Indonesia
And now Haiti needs us, they need us, they need us
[All:]
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
Nou sé mond la
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we make a better day
Just you and me
[Wyclef Jean:]
Haiti, Haiti, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
Haiti, Haiti, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
Haiti, Haiti, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
Haiti
@owencaplinger9207
0:00 Jamie Foxx
1:30 Justin Bieber
1:37 Jennifer Hudson, Nicole Scherzinger & Bieber
1:42 Jennifer Hudson
1:45 Jennifer Nettles (from Sugarland)
1:51 Jennifer Nettles & Josh Groban
1:55 Josh Groban
2:01 Tony Bennett
2:07 Mary J Blige
2:20 Michael Jackson (The KING OF POP)
2:27 Michael & Janet Jackson ❤️
2:33 Barbra Streisand
2:48 Miley Cyrus
2:56 Enrique Iglesias
3:01 Nicole Scherzinger
3:05 Nicole Scherzinger & Enrique Iglesias
3:08 Jamie Foxx
3:13 Wyclef Jean
3:20 Adam Levine (from Maroon 5)
3:26 P!nk
3:34 BeBe Winans
3:40 Michael Jackson (The KING OF POP)
3:47 Usher
3:51 Celine Dion
4:02 Fergie
4:07 EVERYONE
4:09 & 4:12 Nicole Scherzinger
4:19 Nick Jonas
4:22 Nicole Scherzinger
4:26 Toni Braxton
4:30 Mary
4:34 Mary Mary
4:36 Nick Jonas
4:38 Tony Bennett
4:41 Isaac Slade
4:44 Toni Braxton
4:46 Lil Wayne
4:59 EVERYONE
5:00 & 5:03 P!nk
5:09 Mary Mary
5:12 Akon
5:23 Fergie
5:26 T-Pain
5:39 Jamie Foxx imitating the Great Ray Charles
5:50 LL Cool J, Nipsey Hussle 🙏, Will.I.Am, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz, Kid Cudi, Lyaz , Mann, and Jamie Foxx
6:30 Wyclef Jean
6:33 EVERYONE
6:34 & 6:37 & 6:44 Jennifer Hudson
6:47 P!nk
6:52 Mary Mary
6:56 Kanye “Ye” West
7:01 & 7:04 Wyclef Jean
7:06 Will.I.Am
7:10 Kanye “Ye” West
7:13 Will.I.Am
7:15 Kanye “Ye” West
7:19 Will.I.Am
7:25 EVERYONE
7:29 Mary Mary
7:32 EVERYONE
7:37 Wyclef Jean and EVERYONE
7:58 Ending Credits
8:08 Legendary Lionel Richie Talks about “We Are The World” and Haiti
This came out 12 years ago, that’s CRAZY! Feels like yesterday
RIP to the Legend Michael Jackson 🙏
And Nipsey Hussle🙏
And Natalie Cole🙏
Pray for Haiti🙏❤️ AND Pray for Africa🙏❤️
In 1985 (37 years ago, WOW), written by Michael Jackson🙏 and Lionel Richie! Produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian! ALL LEGENDS
2010 Version: Written by Michael Jackson 🙏 and Lionel Richie! Produced by Quincy Jones, RedOne, Mervyn Warren, Patti Huston, Wyclef Jean, Rickey Minor, and Humberto Gatica!
People I saw in the big group:
Julianne Hough
Jordin Sparks
Natalie Cole 🙏
Zac Brown Band
Sugarland (Jennifer Nettles & Kristian Bush)
Randy Jackson
Harry Connick Jr.
Faith Evans
Brandy
John Legend
Keri Hilson
Natasha Bedingfield
Tyrese Gibson
Seal
Joe Jonas
Kevin Jonas
Nicole Richie
Kirsten Dunst
Jeff Bridges
Gladys Knight
Katherine McPhee
Kevin Hart
Jason Mraz
Joel Madden
Benji Madden
Taj & TJ Taryll
Robin Thicke
Vince Vaughn
Ann and Nancy Wilson (from Heart)
Earth Wind and Fire
Anthony Hamilton
Brian Wilson
John Cena
Musiq Soulchild
Trey Songz
Barbara Strangier
India Arie
3T
RedOne
The Original 1985 Version is Better, but this one is pretty great too!! You just can never compete with the OG’s and those amazing and ICONIC artist and singers!
🙏’s are for the ones taken away from us way too soon! ❤️
@user-gs5zp2qz1r
There comes a time
When we hear the certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
And it's time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all
We can't go on
Pretending day by day
That someone somehow will soon make a change
We are all a part of God's great big family
And the truth you know, love is all we need
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
Well, send them your heart
So they know that someone cares
So their cries for help
Will not be in vain
We can't let them suffer
No, we cannot turn away
Right now they need a helping hand
Nou sé mond la
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
When you're down and out
And there seems no hope at all
But if you just believe
There's no way we can fall
Well, well, well, let us realize
That a change can only come when we
Stand together as one
We are the world
(We are the children)
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
Better start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
We are the world
(We are the children)
We are the children
It's for the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
(So let's start giving)
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
We are the world
(We are the world)
(We are the children)
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
Let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we make a better day
Just you and me
Come on now let me hear you
We are the world
(We are the children)
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
Let's start giving
There's a choice were making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
We all need somebody that we can lean on
When you wake up look around and see that your dream's gone
When the earth quakes we'll help you make it through the storm
When the floor breaks a magic carpet to stand on
We are the world united by love so strong
When the radio isn't on you can hear the songs
A guided light on the dark road you're walking on
A sign post to find the dreams you thought was gone
Someone to help you move the obstacles you stumbled on
Someone to help you rebuild after the rubble's gone
We are the world connected by a common bond
Love the whole planet's singing along
We are the world
(We are the world)
We are the children
(We are the children)
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
Let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we make a better day
Just you and me
Everyday citizens
Everybody pitching in
Nou sé mond la
Nou sé mond
Nou sé timoun yo
Nou sé timoun yo
You and I
You and I
Uh, 12 days no water
What's your will to live?
We amplified the love we watching multiply
Feeling like the world's end
We can make the world win
Like Katrina, Africa, Indonesia
And now Haiti needs us, they need us, they need us
We are the world
(We are the children)
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
Nou sé mond la
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we make a better day
Just you and me
Haiti, Haiti, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
Haiti, Haiti, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
Haiti
@dikasaputra7580
Who's watching this in late 2024? Hopefully you are all in good health and God will provide ease for all the problems you are experiencing.
@atsaningya3562
Am here ooo
@AshleyFromBrooklyn
Watching this after seeing the documentary of the original on Netflix
@ryandicksen8377
Shoutout to Netflix
@erikalarson7374
Me I'm watching after I watched the original documentary
@dstlife2.062
😊
@SunnyDays70s
Michael Jackson, you changed the world. We miss and love you.
@samibeachboysandfullhousef8765
yes so true
@theepicwaffle5212
Yeah but like, didn’t he molest some kids doe?
@SunnyDays70s
@@theepicwaffle5212 No he didn’t. Take care. God Bless.