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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.

Rescue me
Various Artists Lyrics

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Rescue me
Take me in your arms
Rescue me
I want your tender charm
'Cause I'm lonely
And I'm blue
I need you
And your love too

Come on and rescue me

Come on, baby, and rescue me
Come on, baby, and rescue me
'Cause I need you by my side
Can't you see that I'm lonely

Rescue me
Come on and take my heart
Take your love
And conquer every part
'Cause I'm lonely
And I'm blue
I need you
And your love too
Come on and rescue me

Come on, baby, and rescue me
Come on, baby, and rescue me
'Cause I need you by my side
Can't you see that I'm lonely

Rescue me
Take me in your arms
Rescue me
I want your tender charm
'Cause I'm lonely
And I'm blue
I need you
And your love too
Come on and rescue me

(Come on baby)
Take me baby (take me baby)
Hold me baby (hold me baby)
Love me baby (love me baby)
Can't you see I need you baby
Can't you see that I'm lonely

Rescue me
Come on and take my hand
C'mon, baby and be my man
'Cause I love you
'Cause I want you
Can't you see that I'm lonely

Mmm-hmm (mmm-hmm)
Mmm-hmm (mmm-hmm)
Take me baby (take me baby)
Love me baby (love me baby)
Need me baby (need me baby)

Mmm-hmm (mmm-hmm)
Can't you see that I'm lonely

Overall Meaning

The song 'Rescue Me' by Aretha Franklin is a beautiful ballad, which portrays the yearning of a lonely heart for love and affection. The song is an expression of deep longing for companionship, as the singer implores her lover to rescue her from her loneliness. Through the lyrics of the song, the singer shares her vulnerability and the pain of solitude that she feels.

Throughout the song, the singer proclaims her need for emotional rescue, using emotive phrases such as "take me in your arms," "conquer every part," and "love me baby." These lyrics express a deep desire for the lover to provide comfort, care, and emotional security. The vocalist's appeal is poignant, and the listener can feel the sincerity of her plea from the passion with which she sings.

In conclusion, the song 'Rescue Me' is a powerful testament to the universal need for love and companionship. The ballad is heart-wrenching, and the singer's soulful voice adds a layer of emotion that is deeply felt.

Line by Line Meaning

Rescue me
Save me from my loneliness and make me feel loved

Take me in your arms
Embrace me with your affection and care

Rescue me
Free me from my despair and give me hope

I want your tender charm
I desire your loving, gentle nature and warmth

'Cause I'm lonely
My solitude is overwhelming and I need someone to comfort me

And I'm blue
I'm feeling sad, melancholic, and downhearted

I need you
I require your presence, support, and attention

And your love too
I crave your affection, devotion, and commitment

Come on and rescue me
Please come to my aid and show me your love

Come on, baby, and rescue me
My plea for help is directed at you, my beloved

'Cause I need you by my side
I cannot face my struggles alone and I depend on you for strength