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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From what is seen to the deepest part
I offer all that I've come to be
To know your love fathering me
Father, You're all I need
My soul's sufficiency
My strength when I am weak
Your arms enfold me, till I am only
A child of God
With every step on this journey's walk
And wisdom's songs that the soul has sought
I give myself unreservedly
To know Your love fathering me
The lyrics of "Children of God" by Various Artists depict a deep faith in a higher power and the surrendering of oneself to that power. The singer expresses their gratitude to this higher power for providing them with everything they need in life, including inner strength and wisdom. The lyrics are a testament to the belief that we are all children of God and that we should rely on His love to guide us through life.
In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that everything they are and everything they have is due to God's love. They offer themselves and all they have to God, recognizing that His love is the source of their security and strength. In the chorus, the singer declares that God is their only need, their "soul's sufficiency." When they are weak, they rely on His love to carry them through. The bridge speaks to the comforting embrace of God, imagining His arms enclosing the singer until they are nothing but a child of God.
The second verse continues in this vein, with the singer offering themselves fully to the journey of life and to the wisdom that comes with it. They recognize that their learning and growth are all part of the process of being fathered by God's love. The overall message of the song is one of surrender and gratitude, calling on listeners to recognize their connection to a higher power and to trust in that power to guide them through life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
With every breath, with every thought
Every breath I take and every thought I have is devoted to You, God.
From what is seen to the deepest part
Everything visible and invisible within me, including my innermost thoughts and feelings, is dedicated to You, God.
I offer all that I've come to be
I give my whole self, including everything I have accomplished and experienced, to You, God.
To know your love fathering me
I desire to experience and understand the love that You have for me, God, and to feel guided and protected by You like a loving father.
Father, You're all I need
God, You are the only thing I need in life to feel complete.
My soul's sufficiency
My soul feels fulfilled and satisfied by Your love and guidance.
My strength when I am weak
When I feel weak or vulnerable, I draw my strength from You, God.
That love that carries me
Your love uplifts and supports me, carrying me through the ups and downs of life.
Your arms enfold me, till I am only
You embrace me with Your loving arms, until I feel completely enveloped by Your presence.
A child of God
All of these experiences and feelings make me feel like a beloved child of Yours, God.
With every step on this journey's walk
As I journey through life, I am aware of Your presence with every step I take.
And wisdom's songs that the soul has sought
Throughout my spiritual journey, I have sought wisdom and guidance from Your teachings, which have filled me with a sense of peace and purpose.
I give myself unreservedly
I willingly offer my whole self to You, holding nothing back.
To know Your love fathering me
My ultimate goal is to intimately know and fully experience Your love as a loving father guiding and protecting me.
Writer(s): Grant Cunningham, Matt Huesmann
Contributed by Daniel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.