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.
Never Say Never
Various Artists Lyrics
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Rather do without
And just hold the smile
Falling in and out of love
Ashamed and proud of
Together all the while
You can never say never
But time and time again
Younger now than we were before
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Picture, you're the queen of everything
As far as the eye can see
Under your command
I will be your guardian
When all is crumbling
I steady your hands
You can never say never
While we don't know when
Time, time, time again
Younger now than we were before
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
We're falling apart and coming together again and again
We're growing apart but we pull it together, pull it together, together again
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
Don't let me go
The lyrics of "Never Say Never" by Various Artists touch on themes of love, commitment, and perseverance. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that there are some things in a relationship that go unspoken, yet they still hold onto the happiness that they share. The second verse is an expression of devotion and protection towards their loved one, promising to always be there for them during the difficult times. The chorus emphasizes the importance of cherishing each other despite the uncertainty of the future. The repetition of "Don't let me go" serves as a plea to stay together, no matter what.
The bridge focuses on the idea that relationships are not always perfect and we go through ups and downs, but we must continue to work on them to keep them together. The lyrics suggest that through the hardships and struggles, the bond between them continues to grow stronger. The final repetition of "Don't let me go" drives this point home, emphasizing that despite obstacles, they will stay together.
Overall, the song expresses a need for unconditional love and support in relationships, even when things are difficult. It reminds us that we must work to maintain our connections with others, and that time can often be our ally rather than our enemy when it comes to strengthening bonds.
Line by Line Meaning
Some things we don't talk about
There are things we avoid discussing
Rather do without
We would rather not have those conversations
And just hold the smile
We choose to keep a façade of happiness
Falling in and out of love
Our relationships are unstable
Ashamed and proud of
We have mixed emotions about our experiences
Together all the while
We remain with each other through it all
You can never say never
We cannot predict the future with certainty
While we don't know when
We lack knowledge of when things will happen
But time and time again
History repeats itself
Younger now than we were before
Despite our experiences, we are still youthful
Don't let me go
Please don't leave me
Picture, you're the queen of everything
Imagine yourself as powerful and in control
As far as the eye can see
Your reach is limitless
Under your command
You are in charge
I will be your guardian
I will protect you
When all is crumbling
When everything is falling apart
I steady your hands
I provide you comfort and support
We're falling apart and coming together again and again
Our relationship goes through cycles of breaking and fixing
We're growing apart but we pull it together, pull it together, together again
Although we are drifting apart, we find ways to reconnect
Writer(s): Nasri Tony Atweh, Adam David Messinger, Omarr Rambert, Jaden Syre Smith, Justin Bieber, Thaddis LaphoniaHarrell Jr
Contributed by Lila V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.