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.
Open Your Mind
Various Artists Lyrics
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Have you ever felt the sun shine so brilliently, raining down oh the unity
Have you ever wanted more? (wanted more)
[chorus:]
You've got to keep your mind wide open
all the possibilities
You've got to live with your eyes open
Think of all the days you've wasted worrying, wondering, hoplessly hoping
Think of all the time ahead, don't hesitate, continplate, no its not too late
Have you ever wanted more? Don't you know there's so much more
[chorus:]
You've got to keep your mind wide open
all the possibilities
You've got to live with your eyes open
believe in what you see
[bridge:]
Tomorrows horizons
Full of surprises
Don't let them chase your dreams away
[chorus:]
You've got to keep your mind wide open
all the possibilities
You've got to live with your eyes open
believe in what you see
You've got to keep your mind wide open
all the possibilities
You've got to live with your eyes open
believe in what you see
believe in what you see
believe in what you see
To Adele, the lyrics “Have you ever seen the sky so beautiful, colorful, wide and wonderful/ Have you ever felt the sun shine so brilliently, raining down oh the unity” may represent a newfound hope and optimism. The song could be interpreted as an encouragement to see the beauty in life, despite the struggles and hardships we may face. The chorus “You’ve got to keep your mind wide open/ all the possibilities/ You’ve got to live with your eyes open/ believe in what you see” could be seen as a message to herself after a period of personal growth and reflection. The line “Think of all the days you’ve wasted worrying, wondering, hoplessly hoping” may represent her past anxieties and fears. The bridge addressing “tomorrow’s horizons” could be interpreted as a symbol of new beginnings and untold opportunities.
For Taylor Swift, the lyrics “Have you ever wanted more? Don’t you know there’s so much more” may represent a strive for self-improvement and personal growth. The song could be interpreted as a reminder that there’s always room for improvement, no matter how successful or content one may feel. The chorus “You’ve got to keep your mind wide open/ all the possibilities/ You’ve got to live with your eyes open/ believe in what you see” could also be interpreted as a message to her fans, encouraging them to follow their dreams and take chances in life. The line “Think of all the time ahead, don’t hesitate, contemplate, no its not too late” may represent her own journey to fame and her struggles along the way. The bridge addressing “surprises” and not letting them “chase your dreams away” could also represent Taylor’s experience with the media and critique, and the importance of staying true to oneself.
This song was written by Adam Watts and Andy Dodd for the 2006 Disney Channel Original Movie, “Bridge to Terabithia.”
The song was performed by AnnaSophia Robb and Josh Hutcherson for the movie.
The song did not receive much attention until singer/songwriter, Brooke White, performed it on American Idol in 2008, which resulted in the song gaining popularity and attention.
The song was also covered by Sabrina Carpenter and included on the Disney Channel Covers album.
The song has been featured on various Disney Channel commercials and advertisements.
The song talks about the importance of living in the moment and not wasting time worrying about the past or future.
The song also emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and following your dreams.
The chorus, “You’ve got to keep your mind wide open/ all the possibilities/ You’ve got to live with your eyes open/ believe in what you see” has been used in several motivational speeches and presentations.
The song has been described as a “feel-good” song by critics.
Chords: G, D, Em, C.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever seen the sky so beautiful, colorful, wide and wonderful
Have you ever taken a moment to appreciate the beauty and vastness of the sky?
Have you ever felt the sun shine so brilliently, raining down oh the unity
Have you ever experienced the warmth and unity that can come from the shining sun?
Have you ever wanted more? (wanted more)
Have you ever felt like there is more to life than what you currently have?
Think of all the days you've wasted worrying, wondering, hoplessly hoping
Reflect on all the time you've spent worrying and hoping for something to happen without taking action.
Think of all the time ahead, don't hesitate, continplate, no its not too late
Consider the future and do not hesitate to make changes or take action, it is never too late to succeed.
Have you ever wanted more? Don't you know there's so much more
You should not settle for less than you want or deserve, there is always more out there.
Tomorrows horizons Full of surprises
The future is full of possibilities and unexpected events.
Don't let them chase your dreams away
Do not let the challenges and obstacles of the future deter you from pursuing your dreams.
You've got to keep your mind wide open all the possibilities
In order to succeed and reach your potential, you must remain open to all possibilities.
You've got to live with your eyes open believe in what you see
Believe in yourself and what you see when you look at your goals and aspirations.
believe in what you see
Have faith in yourself and your abilities to achieve your dreams.
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