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.
Show Me the Way
Various Artists Lyrics
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show off that body you got
you got this dance floor so hot
you workin that, you twerkin that
you checkin that, like a clock.
Verse 1
can't no body do it like i do it
break it down, put your back into it.
man, y'all ain't ready for this shit im doin. (Get up)
Get up, put your drinks down,
dont want ya'll saucy
your drinks out all over that,
your cheap blouse, aint nothing but a smaller in it anyhow. (still)
still me i just changed the sound, to the other one i had
and just swapped it out (switch)
kept something in the background
cause you love the song, but you in love with the background (Yup)
come on let a mamma work, for me
make a playa wanna spend some money
I don't really like spending money
but you can do what you do and do it well imma
Chorus: 2X
show off that body you got
you got this dance floor so hot
you workin that, you twerkin that
you checkin that, like a clock.
[Verse 2]
(She look good) She look good
(And thick) And thick
Nothin in um, Her..her
No Silicone, no lipo, no botox, no tummy tuck (No)
Her hair natural, let the day spoil when another brother in this world
Good lookin momma
That good and hot to death make an athelete lose his breath
And hell if youve got athsma
then you look bump south
You gonna need a couple skirts keep fallin out
(For Real) a 10.5 on a rhictor scale a high number you can go to 12
shorty shaking like hell
We ought be shamed ourselves, creator couldnt rock the bed that well
(Look Out) Breakin it down, ridin this beat like (wow)
Papa jail man i gun her down
Chorus: 2X
show off that body you got
you got this dance floor so hot
you workin that, you twerkin that
you checkin that, like a clock.
[Bridge]
This is defiantly the wickedest thing i hear of my life!
OK! I've been sippin on that patron
(Get Up, Get up)
I'm ready, Give you what you want
OK! (Get Up, Get Up)
Might not feel the same way tomorrow (Ok)
But I'll deal with that tomorrow
(Get up, Get up)
Cuz tonight you got me feeling like i wanna take you home
[Chorus] [2x]
Show off that body you got
You got that dance floor so hot
You workin that, You twerkin that
You checkin that, like a clock
The lyrics to this song are all about showing off one's body on the dance floor. The chorus invites everyone to display what they've got with a dance that turns up the heat. The vocalist says that no one can match their moves, and they urge listeners to join them and leave their drinks behind, so as not to ruin the vibe or clothing. The first and the second verses give descriptions of the vocalist's admiration for women, offering compliments for those who have their natural beauty on display, who can dance like nobody's business, and who leave them breathless on the dance floor. The bridge offers up the idea that although the singer's desires might change in the future, they're still feeling the need to take someone home tonight.
The message conveyed in the song is crystal clear: dance with abandon and show off your body on the floor as confidently as possible. This track is meant to be a perfect fit for any dance-around-your-room moment or night out, and the message is intended to get everyone moving. The lyrics evoke a strong sense of femininity, encouraging women to feel great within themselves and their bodies, and simultaneously, it glorifies the female form, and how it moves on the dance floor no matter what size or shape it is.
Line by Line Meaning
show off that body you got
Display your physique and confidence
you got this dance floor so hot
Your appearance and moves are heating up the dance floor
you workin that, you twerkin that
Your dance moves are sharp and impressive
you checkin that, like a clock.
You're aware of your performance and timing
can't no body do it like i do it
My skills and uniqueness are unmatched
when i do it, dog i do it (break it down)
I execute my craft with style and finesse
break it down, put your back into it.
Pay close attention to the details and movement
man, y'all ain't ready for this shit im doin (Get up)
I'm delivering a performance beyond your expectations
Get up, put your drinks down,
Join the dance floor and put away distractions
dont want ya'll saucy
Avoid hindering your performance with overindulgence
your drinks out all over that,
Don't let your beverages ruin your experience
your cheap blouse, aint nothing but a smaller in it anyhow. (still)
Your clothing choice is irrelevant, so just dance and enjoy yourself
still me i just changed the sound, to the other one i had and just swapped it out (switch)
I'm reimagining and improvising my performance for maximum effect
kept something in the background
I'm utilizing different elements of the song for added depth
cause you love the song, but you in love with the background (Yup)
The background elements are just as appealing as the main vocals
come on let a mamma work, for me
Allow me to demonstrate my skills and entertain you
make a playa wanna spend some money
My performance is so impressive that you want to show appreciation through monetary means
I don't really like spending money
I'm not motivated by financial gain or monetary reward
but you can do what you do and do it well, imma
And I'll continue to deliver a high-quality performance
She look good, And thick
The subject of the song is physically attractive and curvaceous
Nothin in um, Her..her No Silicone, no lipo, no botox, no tummy tuck (No)
The subject's physical features are all-natural and unaltered by cosmetic procedures
Her hair natural, let the day spoil when another brother in this world
The subject's hairstyle is natural and uniquely their own
Good lookin momma
The subject is an attractive woman
That good and hot to death make an athelete lose his breath
The subject's appearance and presence is physically demanding and impressive
And hell if youve got athsma
Even individuals with asthma would be awed by the subject's performance
then you look bump south
You'd be missing out on a great time if you didn't participate
We ought be shamed ourselves, creator couldnt rock the bed that well
Our performance parallels an unparalleled sexual experience
Breakin it down, ridin this beat like (wow)
We're executing dance moves and staying in time with the rhythm flawlessly
Papa jail man i gun her down
The lyrics take a confusing and possibly violent turn
This is defiantly the wickedest thing i hear of my life!
The song is regarded as rebellious, controversial or immoral
I've been sippin on that patron (Get Up, Get up)
I've been indulging in alcohol consumption
I'm ready, Give you what you want
I'm prepared to deliver a performance of high caliber
But I'll deal with that tomorrow (Get up, Get up)
I'm not concerned with the future, instead immersing myself in the present
Cuz tonight you got me feeling like i wanna take you home
The subject's performance has generated personal excitement and desire
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