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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.

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Various Artists Lyrics

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"Say OK"

You are fine
You are sweet
But I'm still a bit naive with my heart
When you're close I don't breathe
I can't find the words to speak
I feel sparks

But I don't want to be into you
If you're not looking for true love
No I don't wanna start seein' you
If I can't be your only one

So tell me when it's not alright
When it's not OK
Will you try to make me feel better?
Will you say alright? (say alright)
Will you say OK? (Say OK)
Will you stick with me through whatever?
Or run away
(Say that it's gonna be alright. That it's gonna be OK)
Say OK.

When you call I don't know if I should pick up the phone every time
I'm not like all my friends who keep calling up the boys, I'm so shy
But I don't want to be into you
If you don't treat me the right way
See I can only start seeing you
If you can make my heart feel safe (feel safe)

When it's not alright
When it's not OK
Will you try to make me feel better?
Will you say alright? (say alright)
Will you say OK? (Say OK)
Will you stick with me through whatever?
Or run away
(Say that it's gonna be alright. That it's gonna be OK
Don't run away, don't run away)

Let me know if it's gonna be you
Boy, you've got some things to prove
Let me know that you'll keep me safe
I don't want you to run away so
Let me know that you'll call on time
Let me know that you'll help me shine
Will you wipe my tears away
Will you hold me close and say

When it's not alright
When it's not OK
Will you try to make me feel better
Will you say alright? (say alright)
Will you say OK? (Say OK)
Will you stick with me through whatever?
Or run away
(Say that it's gonna be alright. That it's gonna be OK)
Say OK
(Don't run away, don't run away)
(Say that it's gonna be alright. That it's gonna be OK, don't run away)

Will you say OK
(Say that it's gonna be alright. That it's gonna be OK)

Overall Meaning

"Say OK" is a song that expresses hesitancy when it comes to falling in love. It is clear that the singer has feelings for the person in question, but she is wary of giving her heart over completely unless she knows how they feel about her. This is evident in the lyrics "I don't want to be into you, If you're not looking for true love" and "See I can only start seeing you, If you can make my heart feel safe". She asks for reassurance that they will be there for her, saying "Will you stick with me through whatever?".

The song shows the vulnerability that comes with starting a new relationship and wanting to ensure that both parties have the same intentions. The singer wants to know that the person she is interested in will be reliable and will treat her well, asking for promises such as calling on time and wiping her tears away.

In the end, the singer asks the person if they will say okay to being in a relationship with her, but also asks for more than just a surface-level commitment. She wants to know that they will be there for her when things are tough and that they will do whatever it takes to make her feel better.

Line by Line Meaning

You are fine
I think you're attractive and good-looking

You are sweet
You have a kind and pleasant personality

But I'm still a bit naive with my heart
I'm inexperienced when it comes to love and relationships

When you're close I don't breathe
I get nervous and feel like I can't breathe when you're near me

I can't find the words to speak
I feel tongue-tied and have trouble expressing myself

I feel sparks
There is a strong attraction and chemistry between us

But I don't want to be into you
I don't want to pursue a relationship with you

If you're not looking for true love
If you're not interested in a serious, committed relationship

No I don't wanna start seein' you
I don't want to date you

If I can't be your only one
If you're not willing to be exclusive with me

So tell me when it's not alright
Let me know if something is bothering you or causing problems in our relationship

When it's not OK
When things are not going well between us

Will you try to make me feel better?
Will you make an effort to improve the situation and cheer me up?

Will you say alright? (say alright)
Can you reassure me that things are going to be okay?

Will you say OK? (Say OK)
Can you let me know that you're still interested in me and our relationship?

Will you stick with me through whatever?
Will you stay by my side no matter what happens in our relationship?

Or run away
Or will you give up and leave when things get difficult?

(Say that it's gonna be alright. That it's gonna be OK
Assure me that everything will work out and be okay

When you call I don't know if I should pick up the phone every time
I'm unsure whether or not I should answer your calls

I'm not like all my friends who keep calling up the boys, I'm so shy
I'm not like my friends who are outgoing and bold when it comes to dating, I'm more reserved and shy

If you don't treat me the right way
If you don't treat me with respect, kindness, and consideration

See I can only start seeing you
I can only consider dating you

If you can make my heart feel safe (feel safe)
If you can make me feel secure and comfortable in our relationship

Let me know if it's gonna be you
Tell me if you're committed and serious about our relationship

Boy, you've got some things to prove
You need to demonstrate your love, commitment, and loyalty to me

Let me know that you'll keep me safe
Assure me that you'll protect me from harm and danger

I don't want you to run away so
I don't want you to leave me when things get tough

Let me know that you'll call on time
Tell me that you'll be reliable and punctual in our communication

Let me know that you'll help me shine
Support me and help me be my best self

Will you wipe my tears away
Will you comfort me when I'm sad or upset?

Will you hold me close and say
Will you physically comfort and support me when I need it?

Writer(s): BLAIR PAUL EDWARD

Contributed by Lucy D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.