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.
Revolution
Various Artists Lyrics
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Can you see it?
The worst is over
The monsters in my head are scared of love
Fallen people listen up!
It's never too late to change our luck
So, don't let them steal your light
Don't let them break your stride
There is light on the other side
And you'll see all the raindrops falling behind
It's a revolution
Make it out tonight
It's a revolution
It's a reva, rev
Can you see it?
The worst is over
The monsters in my head are scared of love
Fallen people listen up!
It's never too late to change our luck
So, don't let them steal your light
E eh eh eh
Don't let them break your stride
There is light on the other side
And you'll see all the raindrops falling behind
It's a revolution
Make it out tonight
It's a revolution
It's a reva, rev
Oh oh, ooo oh, oh oh oh
Oh oh, ooo oh, oh oh oh
Oh oh, ooo oh, oh oh oh
Oh oh, ooo oh, oh oh oh
Rev, rev, rev, rev
The Various Artists' song "Revolution" is a motivational anthem that empowers fallen individuals and encourages them to rise to the occasion to make a change. The song inspires listeners to see the light at the end of the tunnel despite the darkness and obstacles they may face in their journey towards transformation.
Through the lyrics, the lead singer highlights that the worst is over, and the monsters in their head are scared of love. The use of the phrase "monsters in my head" is metaphorical, and reflects the internal struggles people may experience as they try to overcome adversities. The singer emphasizes the importance of not giving up and rising up to the challenges, claiming that it's never too late to change their luck.
The core message of this song revolves around the rebellion against social circumstances that hold people back, the need for solidarity among communities, and the power of love to conquer hate. The chorus "It's a Revolution, Make it out tonight" implies that the transformation must happen now, and there is no time to waste.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you see it?
Are you aware?
The worst is over
The most difficult times are behind us.
The monsters in my head are scared of love
My inner fears have no power when confronted with love.
Fallen people listen up!
Those who have experienced hardship should pay attention!
It's never too late to change our luck
We can always alter our fate no matter how late in the game.
So, don't let them steal your light
Don't let others extinguish your brilliance and potential.
E eh eh eh
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Don't let them break your stride
Don't let anyone disrupt your momentum or progress.
There is light on the other side
There are better times awaiting us.
And you'll see all the raindrops falling behind
You'll overcome your past struggles as they become a distant memory.
It's a revolution
A large-scale change is coming.
Make it out tonight
Act on this opportunity and make the most of it tonight.
It's a reva, rev
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Oh oh, ooo oh, oh oh oh
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Oh oh, ooo oh, oh oh oh
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Oh oh, ooo oh, oh oh oh
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Oh oh, ooo oh, oh oh oh
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Rev, rev, rev, rev
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Writer(s): jon T. King, Jeffrey Paul Stebbins
Contributed by Grace W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@noahmatteson4525
The Steve Miller tracks are some of his best tracks ever. I'm in awe of these ones, some of the best Miller out there.
@martinmarron3798
Wow....fantastic Sountrack...1968...love it✌
@michaelcole6904
a studio recording of Codine by Quicksilver.in the movie its live footage and recording at one of the clubs
@donnieeubank756
I'm from a small river town in Ohio, and ran across this album when it first came out. I was a big Quicksilver fan & it had a couple of songs by them so I bought it. Turned out to be an awesome record then and now 50+ years later.
@sakonbutthead9829
Great psych album
@leewilliams2094
This album was never actually released it turned up in the 99 cent cut-out record bins around 1970 the records were three years old.
@djtdub1
The title song is haunting piece of music and lyrics.
@davidfinkelstein2055
Red House at 17:40 so good. i was 10. I remember from the radio.
@Emcostanza
I wish I could find this exact version of “babe I’m gonna leave you”
@djtdub1
Check the QMS box sets.