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.
Possibilities
Various Artists Lyrics
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Don't tell me no before I ask you to
Don't say it doesn't fit before you try it on
There's too much to lose to be wrong
And it feels like there's something here
But I wanna see it before it disappears
And if there's something real between me and you
All these possibilities
So many little possibilities
Right in front of us
Close enough to touch
And far enough to have some time to see
All these possibilities
Whoa, these possibilities
Are written in the stars
We are who we are, baby,
And I can't help but think that possibly
There's possibilities
Don't give me hope if there's nothing to this
Don't let me in if you're not there
What I'm feeling doesn't happen everyday
So, baby, please play me fair
And it feels like there's something more
Than those crazy little crushes I've felt before
When you move in closer I can feel the rush
And now we're so close we can touch
All these possibilities
So many little possibilities
Right in front of us
Close enough to touch
And far enough to have some time to see
All these possibilities
Whoa, these possibilities
Are written in the stars
We are who we are, baby,
And I can't help but think that possibly
There's possibilities
The lyrics of "Possibilities" by Various Artists speak of the uncertainty and apprehension that come with exploring a new romantic relationship. The singer is hopeful but cautious, asking their love interest to take their time and to be honest with them about their feelings. The lyrics are a reflection of the excitement and the fear of opening oneself up to the possibility of love, and the vulnerability that comes with it. The overall message is one of hope and possibility, that something real and worthwhile can come out of taking a chance on love.
The song's melody is upbeat and catchy, reflecting the optimism at the heart of the lyrics. The refrain "All these possibilities" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the theme of hopes and dreams that can come true. The lyrics also touch on the reality that not all possibilities are good or desirable, and that heartbreak is a possibility as well. In the end, the singer is willing to take that risk, to put their heart out there and see what happens.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't break my heart before I give it to you
Please be careful with my heart and don't hurt me before I allow myself to trust you.
Don't tell me no before I ask you to
Please don't reject me before I even have the chance to ask for what I want from you.
Don't say it doesn't fit before you try it on
Please don't dismiss the possibility of us working out before even giving us a chance.
There's too much to lose to be wrong
There's so much at stake here that we can't afford to make a mistake in exploring what's possible between us.
And it feels like there's something here
I have a strong sense that there's a connection between us that's worth exploring further.
But I wanna see it before it disappears
I want to act on this feeling before it's too late and the opportunity slips away.
And if there's something real between me and you
If there's actually a deeper connection here, I want to be able to pursue it.
Well, are we both open to
But before we take things any further, we need to make sure that we're both willing to put ourselves out there.
All these possibilities
There are so many paths that our connection could take, which makes the future exciting.
So many little possibilities
The tiniest things could make a huge impact on where we go from here.
Right in front of us
The opportunities are here and now, staring us in the face.
Close enough to touch
The possibilities are tangible and within reach if we're willing to go for them.
And far enough to have some time to see
While the opportunities are close by, we don't need to rush into anything and can take our time to figure things out.
Are written in the stars
The possibilities between us seem to be fated or destined, like they were meant to be.
We are who we are, baby,
No matter what happens between us, we'll always be ourselves at the core.
And I can't help but think that possibly
It's hard for me to ignore the potential for us to become something more.
Don't give me hope if there's nothing to this
Please don't lead me on if there's no real possibility of something significant happening between us.
Don't let me in if you're not there
If you're not fully invested in exploring what's possible between us, then don't let me in just to waste my time.
What I'm feeling doesn't happen everyday
The depth of my emotions for you is not something that I experience often, which makes it all the more special and important.
So, baby, please play me fair
I'm entrusting my heart to you, so please treat it with care and respect as we explore what could be between us.
And it feels like there's something more
There's a sense that the potential between us is more significant than just a passing fling or infatuation.
Than those crazy little crushes I've felt before
I've had shallow crushes in the past, but this connection feels deeper and more meaningful.
When you move in closer I can feel the rush
Just being near you causes a physical and emotional response in me that I can't ignore.
And now we're so close we can touch
We're getting closer and closer to exploring the possibilities between us, and it's both thrilling and nerve-wracking.
Writer(s): James B. Studer
Contributed by Amelia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.