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.
Pilot
Various Artists Lyrics
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it's magic you know
never believe, it's not so
it's magic, you know
never believe, it's not so
Never been awake
never seen a day break
leaning on my pillow in the morning
music in my head
crazy music playing in the morning light
I love my sunny day
dream of far away
dreaming on my pillow in the morning
never been awake
never seen a day break
leaning on my pillow in the morning light
Ho, ho, ho
it's magic, you know
never believe it's not so
it's magic, you know
never believe, it's not so
The lyrics in Various Artists' song Pilot are enchanting and unique, with a simple melody that creates a magical atmosphere. The repetition of "Ho, ho, ho, it's magic you know" throughout the song further emphasizes this enchanting feeling. The lyrics suggest that there is something magical in the world that should not be ignored, but in order to experience it, we must believe in its existence. The line "never believe, it's not so" is a warning against disbelief and encourages listeners to open up their minds and hearts to the beauty of the world.
The first verse of the song talks about a lazy morning, with the singer leaning on their pillow and listening to music. This visualization is something that many people can relate to, and it sets the tone for the rest of the song. The second verse is similar to the first, but the singer talks about dreaming of faraway places, showcasing their desire to explore and experience new things. These lyrics could be interpreted as a call to adventure, a reminder that there is more to life than the day-to-day routine and that we should never stop dreaming about the possibilities that await us in the world.
Overall, Pilot is a beautiful and uplifting song that encourages listeners to believe in magic and to keep dreaming of new adventures. The simple melody and enchanting lyrics create a magical atmosphere that transports listeners to a world of possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Ho, ho, ho
An expression indicating joy or laughter
it's magic you know
Something is so amazing that it seems like magic
never believe, it's not so
One should not doubt the magic
it's magic, you know
Reiteration that something is truly amazing
never been awake
Never truly lived, never experienced the world
never seen a day break
Has never witnessed the beauty of a sunrise
leaning on my pillow in the morning
Laying in bed, not wanting to face the day
lazy day in bed
A day spent lounging in bed
music in my head
A song or melody stuck in one's mind
crazy music playing in the morning light
A wild or unusual tune playing in one's head in the morning light
I love my sunny day
Appreciation for a clear and bright day
dream of far away
Aspiration for distant places or goals
dreaming on my pillow in the morning
Daydreaming while laying in bed in the morning
never been awake
Repetition of earlier line representing a lack of experience
never seen a day break
Repetition of earlier line representing a lack of experience
leaning on my pillow in the morning light
Reiteration of earlier line representing a lack of motivation
Ho, ho, ho
Reiteration of earlier expression of joy or laughter
it's magic, you know
Final repetition of earlier refrain representing the magic of life
never believe it's not so
Final reminder to never doubt the magnificence of the world
Writer(s): James Dearness Hogarth, Michelle Lena Mcerlaine, Karen Ann Poole, Terence James Martin
Contributed by Harper J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.