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.
Santa Claus
Various Artists Lyrics
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Right down Santa Claus lane
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer
Pullin' on the reins
Bells are ringin', children singin'
All is merry and bright
Hang your stockings and say your prayers
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus,
Right down Santa Claus lane
He's got a bag that's filled with toys
For boys and girls again
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle,
Oh what a beautiful sight
So jump in bed and cover your head
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus,
Right down Santa Claus lane
He doesn't care if you're rich or poor
He loves you just the same
Santa Claus knows we're all Gods children
That makes everything right
So fill your hearts with Christmas cheer
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus,
Right down Santa Claus lane
He'll come around when the chimes ring out
That it's Christmas morn again
Peace on earth will come to all
If we just follow the light
So lets give thanks to the lord above
That Santa Claus comes tonight!
The lyrics of "Here Comes Santa Claus" describe the excitement and anticipation surrounding the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. The repetition of the line "Here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus lane" creates a sense of urgency and joy, as listeners imagine the sound of his sleigh bells and the sight of his reindeer pulling him along. The mention of Vixen and Blitzen, two of the most well-known reindeer, adds to the sense of magic and wonder surrounding the holiday.
The second verse describes Santa's bag of toys, which he will deliver to boys and girls all around the world. The lyrics encourage listeners to "jump in bed and cover your head," as they eagerly await his arrival. The line "he doesn't care if you're rich or poor, he loves you just the same" reinforces the idea that Christmas is a time of joy and generosity, regardless of one's personal circumstances.
The third verse reflects a more serious tone, as it suggests that Santa Claus understands the power of love and compassion. The lyrics contend that "Santa Claus knows we're all Gods children," and this realization allows people to fill their hearts with Christmas cheer. The final verse emphasizes the importance of following the light of the Christmas star, as it will lead to peace on earth and goodwill towards all.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus lane
Santa Claus is coming through the lane
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer Pullin' on the reins
Reindeer are pulling the sleigh with him
Bells are ringin', children singin' All is merry and bright
The atmosphere is joyful with the bells ringing and children singing
Hang your stockings and say your prayers 'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!
Get your stockings ready and pray because he's coming tonight
He's got a bag that's filled with toys For boys and girls again
The bag he carries has toys for both boys and girls
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, Oh what a beautiful sight
The sound of the sleigh bells is beautiful
So jump in bed and cover your head 'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!
Get in bed and cover your head because Santa is on his way
He doesn't care if you're rich or poor He loves you just the same
Santa loves everyone equally regardless of their wealth
Santa Claus knows we're all Gods children That makes everything right
Santa recognizes everyone as God's children which makes everything alright
So fill your hearts with Christmas cheer 'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!
Be joyful and excited because Santa is coming
He'll come around when the chimes ring out That it's Christmas morn again
Santa will arrive on Christmas morning
Peace on earth will come to all If we just follow the light
If we follow the light, peace on earth will come to everyone
So lets give thanks to the lord above That Santa Claus comes tonight!
Let's thank the Lord above that Santa is coming tonight
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