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.
Nobody does it better
Various Artists Lyrics
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Makes me feel sad for the rest
Nobody does it half as good as you
Baby, you're the best
I wasn't lookin', but somehow you found me
I tried to hide from your love light
But like heaven above me, the spy who loved me
And nobody does it better
But sometimes I wish someone could
Nobody does it quite the way you do
Why'd you have to be so good?
The way that you hold me, whenever you hold me
There's some kind of magic inside you
That keeps me from runnin' but just keep it comin'
How'd you learn to do the things you do?
And nobody does it better
Makes me feel sad for the rest
Nobody does it half as good as you
Baby, baby, darlin' you're the best
Baby, you're the best
Baby, you're the best
Baby, you're the best
The song “Nobody Does It Better” by Various Artists is a classic love song that expresses deep admiration for one's partner. The opening line, “Nobody does it better,” is a clear statement of how the singer feels about their lover – no one can compare to them. The next lines, “Makes me feel sad for the rest. Nobody does it half as good as you,” further emphasizes this sentiment. The singer feels almost sorry for anyone else who has to settle for less than what they have.
The second verse talks about how the singer wasn't looking for love, but their partner somehow found them. The line “I tried to hide from your love light” is a clever use of imagery, comparing the partner's love to a shining light that can't be avoided. The reference to “the spy who loved me” suggests that even though the singer didn't plan on falling in love, their partner was always there, watching and waiting.
The chorus repeats the main theme of the song, highlighting how no one can quite measure up to the singer's partner. However, the final line, “Why'd you have to be so good?” hints at some frustration or jealousy on the singer's part. Perhaps they feel intimidated by their partner's perfection, or worried that they can never match up.
Overall, “Nobody Does It Better” is a beautiful love song that celebrates the unique bond between two people. It acknowledges that love can be overwhelming and intimidating at times, but ultimately, the connection between two individuals is what makes life truly special.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody does it better
No one performs as well as you do
Makes me feel sad for the rest
Your performance is so good that it makes me wonder about others who aren't as good
Nobody does it half as good as you
No one can perform as amazingly as you do, you set the bar high
Baby, you're the best
You are the greatest performer ever, no one can beat you at this
I wasn't lookin', but somehow you found me
I wasn't searching for a performer, but you came along and made me amazed
I tried to hide from your love light
I attempted to hide from your talent and beauty
But like heaven above me, the spy who loved me
Your talent is so great that it feels as if someone is secretly watching and enjoying it so much
Is keepin' all my secrets safe tonight
No one knows how mesmerized and in awe I am of your performance tonight, it's our secret
But sometimes I wish someone could
As good as you are, there is a part of me that wishes someone else could perform as great too
Nobody does it quite the way you do
No one can perform as unique and great as you do
Why'd you have to be so good?
You are so great and amazing, it's almost unfair for everyone else
The way that you hold me, whenever you hold me
The emotions and feelings that you convey through your performance are so captivating, it's like a warm embrace
There's some kind of magic inside you
There is something inexplicable about your performance that makes it so captivating and unique
That keeps me from runnin' but just keep it comin'
Your performance is so great that it makes me want to stay and see more of it, never stop amazing us
How'd you learn to do the things you do?
I am curious how you honed your talent and became so great
Baby, baby, darlin' you're the best
You are the greatest and most beloved performer, end of discussion
Baby, you're the best
There is no doubt or comparison, you are the best performer in the world
Contributed by Gabriel G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.