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.
Royals
Various Artists Lyrics
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I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
And I'm not proud of my address,
In the torn-up town, no post code envy
But every song's like gold teeth, grey goose, trippin' in the bathroom
Blood stains, ball gowns, trashin' the hotel room,
We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams.
Jet planes, islands, tigers on a gold leash.
We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair.
And we'll never be royals (royals).
It don't run in our blood,
That kind of lux just ain't for us.
We crave a different kind of buzz.
Let me be your ruler (ruler),
You can call me queen Bee
And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule.
Let me live that fantasy
My friends and I, we've crack the codes
We count our dollars on the train to the party
And everyone who knows us no
That we're fine with this we didn't come for money
But every song's like gold teeth, grey goose, trippin' in the bathroom
Blood stains, ball gowns, trashin' the hotel room,
We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams.
But everybody's like Cristal, Maybach, diamonds on your time piece.
Jet planes, islands, tigers on a gold leash.
We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair.
And we'll never be royals (royals).
It don't run in our blood,
That kind of lux just ain't for us.
We crave a different kind of buzz.
Let me be your ruler (ruler),
You can call me queen Bee
And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule.
Let me live that fantasy
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And we'll never be royals (royals).
It don't run in our blood,
That kind of lux just ain't for us.
We crave a different kind of buzz.
Let me be your ruler (ruler),
You can call me queen Bee
And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule.
Let me live that fantasy
The lyrics of Royals by Various Artists speak about the notion of fame and luxurious life that is often portrayed in the media and popular culture. The singer of the song expresses her desire for something different, which is not associated with wealth and material possessions. She belongs to a different world and is content with a simple lifestyle. She does not aspire to be like the royals and is comfortable in her own skin.
The first verse of the song depicts the singer's background and how she has never experienced the lavish lifestyle that is often portrayed in movies. However, she is not envious of those who live in luxurious mansions but are never content. The second verse describes the contrasting lifestyle of those who live in excess and fame, and how they are obsessed with materialistic possessions. The chorus emphasizes the fact that the singer and her friends are not interested in such a lifestyle and are comfortable in their own skin. They seek a different kind of buzz, one that is not materialistic.
The song offers a sharp critique of the culture of fame and how it leads to a superficial and unsatisfactory life. The lyrics showcase the singer's independent spirit and her desire for something authentic and genuine. The song urges the listener to look beyond the glamour and glitz of popular culture and find true satisfaction in one's own self.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I have never personally seen a diamond in real life.
I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
My understanding of expensive jewelry comes from what I have seen in movies.
And I'm not proud of my address,
I am not proud of where I come from.
In the torn-up town, no post code envy
I come from a bad area with no opportunity to improve my situation.
But every song's like gold teeth, grey goose, trippin' in the bathroom
Popular music often glamorizes excessive and irresponsible behavior like wearing gold teeth, drinking expensive alcohol, and doing drugs in the bathroom.
Blood stains, ball gowns, trashin' the hotel room,
Songs also frequently describe wild partying that includes violent behavior, expensive clothing, and damaging hotel property.
We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams.
Despite the reality of our situation, we dream of living a luxurious life and driving expensive cars like Cadillacs.
But everybody's like Cristal, Maybach, diamonds on your time piece.
Everyone seems obsessed with luxury items like expensive champagne, luxury cars, and diamond-covered watches.
Jet planes, islands, tigers on a gold leash.
The rich and famous enjoy vacations on private islands, own exotic pets like tigers, and travel on private jets.
We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair.
We are not concerned with the glamorous lives of celebrities and their love interests.
And we'll never be royals (royals).
We understand that we will never achieve the level of wealth and status of royalty.
It don't run in our blood,
Our lack of royalty or nobility is not something that is inherent in our DNA.
That kind of lux just ain't for us.
We understand that we will likely never experience the kind of luxury that comes with being royalty or nobility.
We crave a different kind of buzz.
We are more interested in pursuing a different kind of excitement or feeling of high.
Let me be your ruler (ruler),
I want to be in charge of my own life and destiny.
You can call me queen Bee
I want to be respected and admired by others.
And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule.
I am confident in my ability to lead and take charge of my life.
Let me live that fantasy
I want to pursue my dreams and live the life I imagine for myself.
Contributed by Maya E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joseamalave3706
Si Luny Tunes pudo unirlos a todos aún cuando todos estaban en guerra Nada es imposible
@MartmigU
Esto si era reggaetón! No la porquería de ahora….
@luian
Lo de ahora también la rompe más que tú si
@leitortf8180
Al igual como esta reunión de Leyendas, aca estamos Los Verdaderos Fanáticos De La Vieja Escuela escuchando este pedazo de Joya 🙏❤🔥
@ken_emmanuel5736
Ver a todos estos fenómenos juntos es como ver una reunión de los Avengers increíble lo que solo Luny Tunes junto con Tiny pudieron lograr en esta pieza
@RichardNotaLoca
Todos hablamos de Yankee pero algo muy impactante es que Arcangel se logró colar en este intro de leyendas del Reggaeton cuando tenía solamente un año de trayectoria
@LaBaHiaRD
y arcangel se dio mas duro que toditos despue d esta..arcangel subio con bonita y mi fanatica
@RichardNotaLoca
@Nelson Quezada Arcangel era la revelación del momento, después de esto fue que el saco sus mejores exitos, estaba imparable.
@LaBaHiaRD
@Richard Nota Loca 🙌🏻
@selvinrodriguez9458
@Richard Nota Loca asi es en el 2006 Arcángel estaba duro junto con De La Ghetto lastima que no duraron mucho como duo pero los repertorios que tienen es otra cosa🔥