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.
Seven Nation Army
Various Artists Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
A seven nation army couldn′t hold me back
They're gonna rip it off
Taking their time right behind my back
And I'm talking to myself at night
Because I can′t forget
Back and forth, through my mind
And the message coming from my eyes
Says leave it alone
Don′t want to hear about it
Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone knows about it
From the Queen of England to the hounds of hell
And if I catch it coming back my way
I′m gonna sell it to you
And that ain't what you want to hear
But that′s what I'll do
And the feeling coming from my bones
Says find a home
I′m going to Wichita
Far from this opera forevermore
I'm gonna work this through
Make the sweat drip out of every pore
And I'm bleeding and I′m bleeding
And I′m bleeding right before the Lord
All the words are gonna bleed from me
And I will sing no more
And the stains coming from my blood
Tell me, "Go back home"
Tell me, "Go back home"
Go back home
Tell me, "Go back home"
The lyrics of "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes are open to a wide range of interpretations. However, at its core, the song seems to be about an individual who feels trapped and stifled by the powers that be. The opening lines, "I'm gonna fight 'em off, a seven nation army couldn't hold me back" can be read both as a statement of defiance and as a recognition of the overwhelming forces arrayed against the singer. The line "They're gonna rip it off, taking their time right behind my back," suggests that the singer is being actively harassed or oppressed.
The rest of the song takes on a more introspective tone - "And I'm talking to myself at night because I can't forget, back and forth through my mind behind a cigarette," speaks to a sense of isolation and the need to find some way to cope with difficult circumstances. The verse that begins "Don't want to hear about it, every single one's got a story to tell, everyone knows about it, from the Queen of England to the hounds of hell,"encourages the singer to maintain their own perspective in the face of overwhelming conformity, while the next verse suggests that the singer is looking for a way out: "I'm going to Wichita, far from this opera forevermore, I'm gonna work this through, make the sweat drip out of every pore."
Overall, "Seven Nation Army" seems to be a song about resilience in the face of adversity. While the singer is clearly struggling, they are also determined to resist the forces that seek to control them.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna fight 'em off
I am determined to defeat my opposition
A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
My strength is overwhelming, even against a powerful force
They're gonna rip it off
My enemies will attempt to take what's mine
Taking their time right behind my back
They are silently plotting against me, waiting for the right moment
And I'm talking to myself at night
I am wrestling with my thoughts in the solitude of night
Because I can't forget
I am haunted by memories that refuse to leave me
Back and forth, through my mind
My thoughts are in constant turmoil, drifting from one idea to another
Behind a cigarette
I am using smoking as a distraction from my troubles
And the message coming from my eyes
My eyes reveal a warning to those who would interfere with me
Says leave it alone
I am advising others to stay away from my personal affairs
Don't want to hear about it
I have no interest in hearing the stories of others
Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone has their own experiences to share
Everyone knows about it
The news of events has spread far and wide
From the Queen of England to the hounds of hell
Even the most powerful and the most dangerous are aware of the situation
And if I catch it coming back my way
If trouble returns to me
I'm gonna sell it to you
I will let you take care of it instead
And that ain't what you want to hear
You won't like what I have to say
But that's what I'll do
I will choose what's best for me, regardless of others' expectations
And the feeling coming from my bones
My intuition is telling me something important
Says find a home
I need to find stability and peace in my life
I'm going to Wichita
I am leaving my current situation and going to start anew in Wichita
Far from this opera forevermore
I am distancing myself from the drama and chaos in my life
I'm gonna work this through
I will face my problems head-on and overcome them
Make the sweat drip out of every pore
I will put in great effort to succeed, pushing myself to my limits
And I'm bleeding and I'm bleeding
I am emotionally wounded and hurting
And I'm bleeding right before the Lord
My pain is visible to God
All the words are gonna bleed from me
I have so much to say and it's all going to come out
And I will sing no more
I will release my emotions through this song and then move on
And the stains coming from my blood
My wounds are a reminder of my struggles
Tell me, 'Go back home'
The stains are a sign that I need to return to where I belong
Tell me, 'Go back home'
I need to go back to my roots and find peace there
Go back home
Returning home is my path to healing
Writer(s): John Anthony White
Contributed by Jonathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mecs Stark
Come on, buddy, you can sing along with everyone
I'm gonna fight 'em all
A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
They're gonna rip it off
Taking their time right behind my back
And I'm talking to myself at night
Because I can't forget
Back and forth through my mind
Behind a cigarette
And the message coming from my eyes
Says, "Leave it alone"
Don't wanna hear about it
Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone knows about it
From the Queen of England to the Hounds of Hell
And if I catch it coming back my way
I'm gonna serve it to you
And that ain't what you want to hear
But that's what I'll do
And the feeling coming from my bones
Says, "Find a home"
I'm going to Wichita
Far from this opera forevermore
I'm gonna work the straw
Make the sweat drip out of every pore
And I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding
Right before the Lord
All the words are gonna bleed from me
And I will sing no more
And the stains coming from my blood
Tell me, "Go back home"
Kaypet
Lyrics:
I'm gonna fight 'em all
A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
They're gonna rip it off
Taking their time right behind my back
And I'm talking to myself at night
Because I can't forget
Back and forth through my mind
Behind a cigarette
And the message coming from my eyes
Says, "Leave it alone"
Don't wanna hear about it
Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone knows about it
From the Queen of England to the Hounds of Hell
And if I catch it coming back my way
I'm gonna serve it to you
And that ain't what you want to hear
But that's what I'll do
And the feeling coming from my bones
Says, "Find a home"
I'm going to Wichita
Far from this opera forevermore
I'm gonna work the straw
Make the sweat drip out of every pore
And I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding
Right before the Lord
All the words are gonna bleed from me
And I will sing no more
And the stains coming from my blood
Tell me, "Go back home"
Muhammad Zulfami
I'm gonna fight 'em all
A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
They're gonna rip it off
Taking their time right behind my back
And I'm talking to myself at night
Because I can't forget
Back and forth through my mind
Behind a cigarette
And the message coming from my eyes
Says, "Leave it alone"
Don't wanna hear about it
Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone knows about it
From the Queen of England to the Hounds of Hell
And if I catch it coming back my way
I'm gonna serve it to you
And that ain't what you want to hear
But that's what I'll do
And the feeling coming from my bones
Says, "Find a home"
I'm going to Wichita
Far from this opera forevermore
I'm gonna work the straw
Make the sweat drip out of every pore
And I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding
Right before the Lord
All the words are gonna bleed from me
And I will sing no more
And the stains coming from my blood
Tell me, "Go back home"
Bae Subliminals
If somebody wants the lyric
-------
I'm gonna fight 'em all
A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
They're gonna rip it off
Taking their time right behind my back
And I'm talking to myself at night
Because I can't forget
Back and forth through my mind
Behind a cigarette
And the message coming from my eyes
Says, "Leave it alone"
Don't wanna hear about it
Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone knows about it
From the Queen of England to the Hounds of Hell
And if I catch it coming back my way
I'm gonna serve it to you
And that ain't what you want to hear
But that's what I'll do
And the feeling coming from my bones
Says, "Find a home"
I'm going to Wichita
Far from this opera forevermore
I'm gonna work the straw
Make the sweat drip out of every pore
And I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding
Right before the Lord
All the words are gonna bleed from me
And I will sing no more
And the stains coming from my blood
Tell me, "Go back home"
Ello Guvna
Sometimes when people get together, they make me smile.
iskandar shah
me too..i feel same 😁
Knax-Gurken
Nice comment but the Likes are better
Alexa Pavel
Sometimes...
Rasim Gökmen
Metalli
nico31linkinpark
❤
Marlon J
Was an honor being part of this amazing band! To all other R'1000 musicians - Hopefully see ya soon as well 😎
Guy EL MOUCHNINO
I'm part of the band this year. I hope we'll play this song again !
@NexusPhotografi
@Guy EL MOUCHNINO July 4th
Guy EL MOUCHNINO
@@NexusPhotografi Correct ! Cant' wait !