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 More Chance
Various Artists Lyrics
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all I ever had once are aches
the avenue of pain nowhere could find
i wanna be back there again
life goes on
the journey is on
but you save my life forever
you give me one more chance
cos you are leaving me
when the curtain falls
i turn to you and smile
because you give me one more chance
ohh yeah
have known a moment turn time
when heroes see the die on the shine
every single friend hits the floor
make wish you get them all
the show goes on
you have to be strong
but you save my life forever
you give me one more chance
i won't let you down this time
cos you are leaving me
when the curtain falls
i turn to you and smile
because you give me one more chance
and who will have known
that the day when you fall
was the moment i needed a friend
i needed a friend
you give me one more chance
i won't let you down this time
cos you are leaving me
when the curtain falls
i turn to you and smile
because you give me one more chance
you give one more one more chance i need
you give one more one more chance i breathe now
you give one more one more one more one more chance to live now
you give me give me one more ohh yeah
The lyrics of Various Artists' "One More Chance" hint at the idea of second chances and the people who come into our lives to save us. The first stanza implies that the singer has experienced pain and struggles but believes that they have what it takes to overcome them. They long for the avenue of pain, which may signify that they feel more alive when they're facing adversity. However, they also feel grateful towards someone, who has given them one more chance, saving their life forever, and they promise not to let that person down this time. The second stanza seems to acknowledge the struggle of watching friends fall and the need to be strong while performing within their dying moments. The singer again acknowledges that someone has saved their life forever and given them a second chance. The last stanza highlights the same thought, that on the day when someone falls, that may be the moment when we need a friend. The song seems to convey a message of optimism and gratitude towards the people who come into our lives and offer us second chances.
Line by Line Meaning
always knew i have what it takes
I was always confident in myself and my abilities
all I ever had once are aches
In the past, my life was filled with pain and hardships
the avenue of pain nowhere could find
I can no longer find my way through difficult times
i wanna be back there again
I want to be strong enough to face those challenges again
life goes on
Time continues to move forward
the journey is on
I must continue on my path
but you save my life forever
You have had a profound impact on my life and I am grateful
you give me one more chance
You are giving me another opportunity to succeed
i won't let you down this time
I will work hard to not disappoint you
cos you are leaving me
I am afraid of losing you
when the curtain falls
When things come to an end
i turn to you and smile
I cherish our time together and appreciate you
because you give me one more chance
I am grateful for the opportunities you have given me
have known a moment turn time
I have experienced a moment that changed everything
when heroes see the die on the shine
Even the strongest can fall
every single friend hits the floor
Everyone eventually faces challenges and obstacles
make wish you get them all
I hope for the best for everyone I care about
the show goes on
Life continues regardless of what happens
you have to be strong
It is important to be resilient and persevere
and who will have known
It is impossible to predict the future
that the day when you fall
The day you need help and support
was the moment i needed a friend
It was also the moment I needed someone to lean on
you give one more one more chance i need
I require another opportunity to try again
you give one more one more chance i breathe now
Being given another chance is like taking a fresh breath of air
you give one more one more one more one more chance to live now
Having one more chance gives me hope and a new lease on life
you give me give me one more ohh yeah
Thank you for giving me this chance, I appreciate it
Contributed by Christopher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.