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.
Sea Cruise
Various Artists Lyrics
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You make me wanna roll my windows down and cruise
(Let's go!)
I got my windows down and the radio up, get your radio up
What up Nelly, alright
I got my windows down and the radio up, get your radio up
She's poppin' right out of the South Georgia water
Thought, "Oh, good Lord, she had them long tanned legs."
Couldn't help myself so I walked up and said,
Baby, you a song
You make me wanna roll my windows down and cruise
Down a back road blowin' stop signs through the middle
Every little farm town with you
And this brand new Chevy with a lift kit
Would look a hell of a lot better with you up in it (come on)
So, baby, you a song
You make me wanna roll my windows down and cruise
I got my windows down and the radio up, get your radio up
Yeah, she was sippin' on Southern and singin' Marshall Tucker
We were falling in love in the sweet heart of summer
She hopped right up into the cab of my truck
And said, "Fire it up! Let's go get this thing stuck!"
Baby, you a song
You make me wanna roll my windows down and cruise
Down a back road blowin' stop signs through the middle
Every little farm town with you
And this brand new Chevy with a lift kit
Would look a hell of a lot better with you up in it (come on)
So, baby, you a song
You make me wanna roll my windows down and cruise
My windows down, my seats back,
My music up, and we ride.
Her legs up on my dashboard,
And it's just the way I like.
Hey, country girl, this country boy
Like everything about you.
Don't change a thing, no way.
You stay the same, I got you.
I like saw that, all that,
Head to toe you all that.
Tell ol' boy he call back,
Send a text say, "Fall back" 'cause
I can see you got a thing for the fast life.
So come on, shawty, let me show you what the fast like.
Whipping 'cross the border, Florida into Georgia.
'Cause, baby, you a song
And you make me wanna roll my, roll my, roll my, r-r-r-roll...
Baby, you a song
You make me wanna roll my windows down and cruise
Down a back road blowing stop signs through the middle
Every little farm town with you
And this brand new Chevy with a lift kit
Would look a hell of a lot better with you up in it (come on)!
Baby, you a song
You make me wanna roll my windows down and cruise
I got my windows down and the radio up, get your radio up
Get those windows down and cruise,
I got my windows down and the radio up, get your radio up
Get those windows down and cruise,
I got my windows down and the radio up, get your radio up
"Sea Cruise" is a classic rock 'n' roll song by Frankie Ford, released in 1959, but the lyrics provided are to a different song called "Cruise" by Various Artists. "Cruise" was released in 2012 by the country duo Florida Georgia Line and features rapper Nelly. The song tells the story of falling in love with a girl over the summer and wanting to experience the thrill of driving through empty back roads and small towns with her. It's a fun, carefree anthem about being young and reckless. The opening lines, "Baby, you a song, you make me wanna roll my windows down and cruise," suggest that the girl is so beautiful and captivating that she's like a song that the singer can't help but listen to over and over.
The song also showcases the contrast between country and rap music, with Nelly bringing a more urban, hip-hop influence to the otherwise traditional country sound. The verses describe the couple's adventures while driving, like blowing through stop signs and crossing state borders together. The girl is portrayed as a carefree, good-time country girl who loves Southern rock music, drinking Southern Comfort, and going on wild rides. The chorus repeats the iconic line about rolling down the windows and cruising through small towns with her. The song has a catchy melody, memorable lyrics, and is full of energy, making it a perfect summer anthem.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, you a song
You are so memorable and perfect, like a song that I can never forget.
You make me wanna roll my windows down and cruise
Spending time with you makes me so relaxed and happy that I feel like driving around with my windows down.
I got my windows down and the radio up, get your radio up
I am enjoying my time with you so much that I want you to join in and share the experience.
Yeah, when I first saw that bikini top on her
The first time I saw you in that bikini top, I was astounded by your beauty and couldn't help but stare.
She's poppin' right out of the South Georgia water
You looked incredibly alluring and sexy while emerging from the water in Southern Georgia, which truly caught my attention.
Thought, "Oh, good Lord, she had them long tanned legs."
When I saw your gorgeous, long tanned legs, I was totally captivated by them and couldn't look away.
Couldn't help myself so I walked up and said,
You were so irresistible and fascinating that I had to approach and talk to you.
Down a back road blowin' stop signs through the middle
I love spending time with you so much that I feel like driving through back roads and disregarding stop signs, purely for fun and to be in your company.
Every little farm town with you
I want to take you to every small farm town I know, just so we can spend more time together and create more memories.
And this brand new Chevy with a lift kit
I love my new Chevy with a lift kit, but it would be so much better if you were in it with me, sharing the ride and enjoying the scenery.
Would look a hell of a lot better with you up in it (come on)
I want you to ride with me in my Chevy with a lift kit so badly because you would make it look so much better and complete the whole picture. So let's go!
Yeah, she was sippin' on Southern and singin' Marshall Tucker
You were sipping on Southern and singing some Marshall Tucker, which just made me fall even more for you and appreciate your wonderful personality.
We were falling in love in the sweet heart of summer
Our love was growing at its strongest during the warmest and happiest season of the year.
She hopped right up into the cab of my truck
You got right into the cab of my truck so easily and confidently, which just made me adore you even more.
And said, "Fire it up! Let's go get this thing stuck!"
You urged me to start my truck and let's go for a fun adventure where we might get stuck, which just made me even more excited about us being together and having a great time.
My windows down, my seats back,
I love being with you so much that I have the car windows down and my seats back, so we can both feel comfortable and free during the ride.
Her legs up on my dashboard,
You are so comfortable and relaxed with me that you put your legs up on my dashboard, making our ride together even more special and intimate.
And it's just the way I like.
I love every moment spent with you, exactly the way it is, without any changes or alterations.
Hey, country girl, this country boy
I am a country boy, and I feel like we are perfect for each other because you are a country girl with a similar outlook and way of life.
Like everything about you.
You are amazing to me, and I love everything about you - your looks, your personality, your spirit, and your way of life.
Don't change a thing, no way.
You are perfect just the way you are, and I wouldn't want you to change anything about yourself.
You stay the same, I got you.
I will always be here for you and will support you no matter what, so you should stay true to yourself and live your life to the fullest.
I can see you got a thing for the fast life.
I can see that you enjoy living life to the fullest and you are attracted to the fast and exciting experiences in life.
So come on, shawty, let me show you what the fast like.
I want to take you on an adventure and show you what the fast life is really like, with all its excitement and thrill.
Whipping 'cross the border, Florida into Georgia.
We will be driving really fast and crossing borders between Florida and Georgia, exploring new places, and experiencing new adventures together.
And you make me wanna roll my, roll my, roll my, r-r-r-roll...
You make me so happy and excited that I just can't stop rolling down my windows and enjoying the ride to the fullest.
Contributed by Leo C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.