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.
Personal Jesus
Various Artists Lyrics
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Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who cares
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who′s there
And you're all alone
Flesh and bone
By the telephone
Lift up the receiver
I′ll make you a believer
Take second best
Put me to the test
Things on your chest
You need to confess
I will deliver
You know I'm a forgiver
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who cares
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who's there
Feeling unknown
And you′re alone
Flesh and bone
By the telephone
Lift up the reciever
I′ll make you a believer
I will deliver
You know I'm a forgiever
Reach out and touch faith
Personal Jesus
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
In Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus," the lyrics are centered around the idea of finding an individual in a position of authority or power and using that person as a way to feel emotionally or spiritually connected. The song speaks to the feeling of being alone or disconnected and searching for something to fill that void. The singer suggests that you should "take second best," meaning settle for something that isn't ideal, but will still fulfill your needs. This idea is reinforced with the line "things on your chest, you need to confess," which speaks to the idea that by opening up to another person, you can free yourself from the burden of keeping secrets or struggling alone.
Johnny Cash's cover of "Personal Jesus" is a bit different from the original Depeche Mode version. This version is much more stripped down and bare bones, with a slower tempo and a focus on Cash's deep and gravelly voice. The song takes on a more ominous tone as Cash's voice carries a sort of spiritual authority, giving the listener the feeling that they are indeed in the presence of a personal Jesus. The lyrics take on a much more literal meaning, with lines like "you can choose a ready guide in some celestial voice" and "take him by the hand and lead him through the land of your darkest dreams." Cash's version of "Personal Jesus" speaks to the idea of religion as a means of spiritual guidance and salvation.
Marilyn Manson's cover of "Personal Jesus" is perhaps the most controversial of the three. Manson's version is dark and brooding, with a heavy electronic sound and a focus on Manson's deep and menacing vocals. While Manson's version is still centered around the idea of finding a personal Jesus, his lyrics take on a more sinister tone. With lines like "take your hatred out on me, make your victim my head" and "you're gonna spread the infection, everyone's gonna die," Manson's version of the song speaks to the darker side of human nature and the idea of using religion as a means of manipulation and control.
Line by Line Meaning
Reach out and touch faith
Have faith and take a leap of faith to achieve your goals.
Your own personal Jesus
Find something or someone to believe in, someone who can make you feel invincible.
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who understands what you are going through and will listen to your problems.
Someone who cares
Someone who will make the extra effort to help you in time of need.
Feeling unknown
Being alone and feeling lost, without anyone to guide or help you.
And you're all alone
Being by yourself with no one to talk to, share your life with or support you.
Flesh and bone
Being in the real world and vulnerable to life's challenges and obstacles.
By the telephone
Always waiting for someone to call, for an opportunity to connect with someone else.
Lift up the receiver
Pick up the phone when someone is calling, and take a chance on what they have to say.
I'll make you a believer
I can help you overcome your doubts, fears and skepticism, and turn you into a believer.
Take second best
Don't settle for anything less than what you deserve, strive for excellence and reach your full potential.
Put me to the test
Challenge me, question me and hold me accountable for my actions and my promises.
Things on your chest
The issues, concerns or worries that are weighing heavily on your mind or heart.
You need to confess
Acknowledge your mistakes, flaws or shortcomings and ask for help, guidance or forgiveness.
I will deliver
I will come through for you, I will keep my word and I will fulfill my promises.
You know I'm a forgiver
I am willing to forgive you for your mistakes, as long as you are willing to learn, grow and change.
Personal Jesus
Find your own personal source of inspiration, guidance, comfort or support, something or someone that makes you feel special and unique.
Writer(s): Martin Gore
Contributed by Connor Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@terkahlawiczkova
Okay but can we talk about how satisfying it is when the drummers move in sync
@deanne1671
Reminds me of our heartbeats, when music is at the core..... we're all one!❤️
@terkahlawiczkova
@@deanne1671 exactly! perfectly said
@user-oi8yx1yx2c
Это нечто!!! А ударные - шедевр!!! И вообще - все просто потрясающие, флешмоб - СУПЕР!!!
@Valeria__2604
I'm so happy that there are so many children playing/singing!!!
@user-sy7te1dc7u
It's very good
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@jeffreyking8274
@@videoinvest9126 I could not agree with you more. Talented and I hope they go far in a musical career.
@firemedic105ns
I agree