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.
One Kiss
Various Artists Lyrics
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Are you ready ready ready ready ready ready (3×)
Ooooooo
Do u want to take this goooold
Ketup on all this goooold
Hull middle shool lions
Hold on to your seats
I got my eyes on you your everything that i see i want
I cant get over you, you left a mark on me
I want your heart love and emotion endlessly
Whoo!
Bend over to your nee touch the floor, Lions
Is this a myth, whoa
Baby iv been iv been losing sleep dreaming
About the things that we could be but baby iv been
Iv been prayin hard, said no more countin dollars we'll
Be countin stars, Lions
Oh were about to turn up the heat again
I wish that i could be like the cool kids cuz all the
Cool kids they seem to fit in, i with that i could
Be like the cool kids, like the cool kids
Hull lions
Dont you think its about that time to drop that beat
About here
In low in low low in low
Blow it up, it up
Drop ur body low all the way down to the flow
Felas help her pick it up
Whoa
LIONS
The lyrics of Various Artists’ song One Kiss convey the message of the singer’s infatuation towards a particular person. The song begins with an upbeat tone and an invitation to hop onto the beat. The first verse introduces the Hull Middle School Lions, who are advised to hold on to their seats as the singer sets their eyes on someone they desire. The chorus repeats the singer’s desire to have the person’s heart, love, and emotion endlessly. The singer even goes to the extent of getting on their knees and touching the floor to impress them. In the following verse, the singer confesses to dreaming about what they could be with this person and has been praying for a future that involves them. The bridge section is addressed to the cool kids, and the singer admits to idolizing them and wishing to be like them.
Line by Line Meaning
Here come the beat
The music is starting and the beat is about to drop.
Are you ready ready ready ready ready ready (3×)
Asking the audience if they are ready to dance and enjoy the music.
Ooooooo
A vocal expression of excitement and anticipation for the music.
Do u want to take this goooold
Asking if the audience is ready to dance and party with the music.
Ketup on all this goooold
Encouraging the audience to enjoy themselves and have fun with the music.
Hull middle shool lions
A reference to a school or community group that is associated with the song or performance.
Hold on to your seats
Asking the audience to prepare for an exciting and energetic performance.
I got my eyes on you your everything that i see i want
Expressing a desire for a person or thing that the artist finds attractive or desirable.
Your heart love and emotion endlessly
Describing a love or attraction that is all-encompassing and never-ending.
I cant get over you, you left a mark on me
Describing the lingering effects of a previous love or attraction.
I want your heart love and emotion endlessly
Reiterating the desire for a love or attraction that is all-encompassing and never-ending.
Whoo!
A vocal expression of excitement or enthusiasm for the music.
Bend over to your nee touch the floor, Lions
Encouraging the audience to dance and have fun with the music.
Is this a myth, whoa
A rhetorical question that does not have a clear answer or meaning.
Baby iv been iv been losing sleep dreaming
Describing a strong desire or obsession for a person or thing.
About the things that we could be but baby iv been
Thinking about the possibilities and potential for a relationship or desire.
Iv been prayin hard, said no more countin dollars we'll
Expressing a desire for something more meaningful or fulfilling than material wealth.
Be countin stars, Lions
Focusing on the greater things in life and what truly matters, rather than material possessions.
Oh were about to turn up the heat again
A promise for an even more exciting and energetic part of the performance.
I wish that i could be like the cool kids cuz all the
Describing a desire to fit in or be accepted by a certain social group.
Cool kids they seem to fit in, i with that i could
Noting that certain social groups or individuals seem to be more popular or accepted than others.
Be like the cool kids, like the cool kids
Expressing a strong desire to be accepted or liked by a certain social group.
Hull lions
A possible reference to the school, community group, or mascot associated with the performance.
Dont you think its about that time to drop that beat
Asking the audience or DJ to start the music and get the party started.
About here
Indicating that the music is starting or about to start.
In low in low low in low
A repetition of sounds or lyrics that do not have a clear meaning or purpose.
Blow it up, it up
Encouraging the audience to get excited and enjoy the music.
Drop ur body low all the way down to the flow
Encouraging the audience to dance and have fun with the music.
Felas help her pick it up
Asking male audience members to help a female audience member who may be struggling or needs assistance.
Whoa
A vocal expression of excitement or enthusiasm for the music.
LIONS
A possible reference to the school or community group associated with the performance.
Writer(s): Willie Dixon
Contributed by Carter G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.