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.
Nasty Girl
Various Artists Lyrics
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Little nasty girl
Yo man, see that?
Damn
Yo, yo, yo, yo
Hey girl I like your flava
Wish I could be your neighba
I'm the smooth operator, hot mommy motivator
What I really wanna do, put that thing on you
Butter up yo hot potato
Gettin' more dough then bakers
Rim's spinnin' like I knew your break is
You got it all give me a call, I'm ballin' like the Lakers
Hey ma now I won't chase ya sweetheart ignore them haters
Let's have some fun bitty's got me on the run
Come on girl get this paper
Honey
Whatcha got Mr. Mans?
I got a lot of money
I don't see no keys in my hands
Could you be my nasty girl and let me do that dirty dance witchu?
If you want just give me money
Mommy
Ooh wee poppi
Shake that s*** body
Do you like what you see?
I just wanna nasty girl
Now tell me is that nasty girl you?
I can love you long time
I'm in the Escalade, you in the Navigator
You talkin' dirty, wanna serve me in the elevator
Wanna give it to me now not later
Mommy's body was a dime, can't hate her
What a brother gonna do when the bitty rolls through
Who's lookin' just like Jada we hit the elevator
Of course there's always haters but it didn't matter yo
We were puttin' on a show free for all your spectators
Mommy threw it like a champ
Yo I didn't even know her name
Bitty's opened up your eyes, haters better recognize
That Nitty got this playa
Honey
Whatcha got Mr. Mans?
I got a lot of money
I don't see no keys in my hands
Could you be my nasty girl and let me do that dirty dance witchu?
If you want just give me money
Mommy
Ooh wee poppi
Shake that s*** body
Do you like what you see?
I just wanna nasty girl
Now tell me is that nasty girl you?
I can love you long time
I gotta pick my date up to dinner I'ma take her
Last time we sexed I had her crawlin' like an alligator
She just came from Jamaica
The land of booty shaka's
Her names Candy give it to her nasty, sometimes I even taste her
I'm here right now she's dressed up
Hourglass shape, long hair, make-up
Lookin' downtown, she said right now, "I want it now, I'm straight up"
We're standin' face to face
Uh I knew right where to take her
That private room called the bathroom
Uh oh, here's comes the waiter
Honey
Whatcha got Mr. Mans?
I got a lot of money
I don't see no keys in my hands
Could you be my nasty girl and let me do that dirty dance witchu?
If you want just give me money
Mommy
Ooh wee poppi
Shake that s*** body
Do you like what you see?
I just wanna nasty girl
Now tell me is that nasty girl you?
I can love you long time
East coast, West coast, worldwide
North side, South side, let's ride
Let's party all night
Nasty girls come inside
East coast, West coast, worldwide
North side, South side, let's ride
Let's party all night
Nasty girls come inside
Honey
Whatcha got Mr. Mans?
I got a lot of money
I don't see no keys in my hands
Could you be my nasty girl and let me do that dirty dance witchu?
If you want just give me money
Mommy
Ooh wee poppi
Shake that s*** body
Do you like what you see?
I just wanna nasty girl
Now tell me is that nasty girl you?
I can love you long time
The lyrics of "Nasty Girl" by Various Artists explicitly describe a man's lustful desires towards a woman. The song glorifies objectification and reinforces gender stereotypes, perpetuating the idea that women are simply objects of male desire, and it is a woman’s responsibility to fulfill the cravings of men. Lines such as “You got it all give me a call, I'm ballin' like the Lakers” and “If you want just give me money” clearly depict a man who thinks he can buy a woman’s affection, and that women are only interested in money.
The song is also about a power dynamic, with the man gaining dominance over the woman. For example, the line “I'm the smooth operator, hot mommy motivator” suggests that the man is in control, and the woman is subordinate to his whims. The song reinforces the notion of a woman’s worth being determined by her ability to satisfy men sexually, instead of being respected for her individuality and agency.
In summary, the lyrics of "Nasty Girl" by Various Artists promote toxic masculinity, objectification of women, and contribute to rape culture. The song portrays a woman as a mere sex object for male pleasure, perpetuating dangerous gender stereotypes that should be challenged and rejected.
Line by Line Meaning
Do it
Encouraging someone to take action.
Little nasty girl
Referring to a woman who is sexually confident and provocative.
Yo man, see that?
Drawing someone's attention to something that is visually appealing.
Damn
Expressing admiration or surprise.
Hey girl I like your flava
Complimenting someone's personal style or demeanor.
Wish I could be your neighba
Expressing desire to be in close proximity or relationship with the person.
Must be coffee by the way you shakin' your perk-you-later
Commenting on the person's energetic movement.
I'm the smooth operator, hot mommy motivator
Referring to oneself as confident and experienced with women, and able to motivate them to engage in sexual activities.
What I really wanna do, put that thing on you
Expressing desire to have sex with the person.
Butter up yo hot potato
Flirtatiously referring to the person's body and attractiveness.
Gettin' more dough then bakers
Boasting about one's financial success.
Rim's spinnin' like I knew your break is
Referring to the expensive rims on one's car and claiming familiarity with the person's appearance and lifestyle.
You got it all give me a call, I'm ballin' like the Lakers
Offering to provide the person with financial support and indicating one's own wealth.
Hey ma now I won't chase ya sweetheart ignore them haters
Assuring the person of one's genuine interest and disregarding others' negative opinions.
Let's have some fun bitty's got me on the run
Suggesting a lighthearted, exciting sexual encounter.
Come on girl get this paper
Encouraging the person to engage in sexual activities in exchange for money or financial benefits.
Honey
Whatcha got Mr. Mans?
Asking someone about their financial situation and emphasizing the power dynamic in the relationship.
I got a lot of money
I don't see no keys in my hands
Boasting about one's wealth and indicating a lack of desire for a committed relationship.
Could you be my nasty girl and let me do that dirty dance witchu?
If you want just give me money
Offering money in exchange for sexual activities and emphasizing the transactional nature of the relationship.
Mommy
Ooh wee poppi
Shake that s*** body
Flirtatiously referring to the person's body and attractiveness.
Do you like what you see?
I just wanna nasty girl
Now tell me is that nasty girl you?
Expressing desire for a sexually confident woman and asking if the person fits that description.
I can love you long time
Offering sexual satisfaction for an extended period of time.
I'm in the Escalade, you in the Navigator
You talkin' dirty, wanna serve me in the elevator
Wanna give it to me now not later
Describing a scenario in which the person desires sexual activity in a public or private setting and emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Mommy's body was a dime, can't hate her
Praising the person's appearance and rejecting any negative criticisms.
What a brother gonna do when the bitty rolls through
Who's lookin' just like Jada we hit the elevator
Of course there's always haters but it didn't matter yo
We were puttin' on a show free for all your spectators
Describing a scenario in which the person and the singer engage in sexual activity in a public place, despite potential objections from others.
Mommy threw it like a champ
Yo I didn't even know her name
Bitty's opened up your eyes, haters better recognize
That Nitty got this playa
Boasting about one's sexual prowess and ability to satisfy a woman.
I gotta pick my date up to dinner I'ma take her
Last time we sexed I had her crawlin' like an alligator
She just came from Jamaica
The land of booty shaka's
Describing a past sexual encounter with someone and emphasizing their desire for another sexual encounter with the same person or someone like them.
Her names Candy give it to her nasty, sometimes I even taste her
I'm here right now she's dressed up
Hourglass shape, long hair, make-up
Lookin' downtown, she said right now, "I want it now, I'm straight up"
Describing the artist's sexual attraction to someone who is dressed up and openly desires sexual activity, and emphasizing the physical attributes that contribute to that attraction.
We're standin' face to face
Uh I knew right where to take her
That private room called the bathroom
Uh oh, here's comes the waiter
Describing a scenario in which the artist and the person engage in sexual activity in a private setting, and anticipating potential interruptions from others.
East coast, West coast, worldwide
North side, South side, let's ride
Let's party all night
Nasty girls come inside
Encouraging sexually confident women to join the party and engage in sexual activities.
Contributed by Grayson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.