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.
Slow Burn
Various Artists Lyrics
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In a lane I'm the only one takin'
So much for thinkin' you could treat me right
So hard to find a love worth makin'
Good love is a slow burn, I know
Look up, you'll run us off the road
So close, so high, I caught you swervin'
Hope we can find a way to make it home
Make sure you tell me what you got on your mind (Hey!)
And I'll stop when I'm feelin' lost tonight can we hit rewind
And I'll stop when I'm feelin' lost tonight can we hit rewind
Good love is a slow burn, I know
Look up, you'll run us off the road
So close, so high I caught you swervin'
Hope we can find a way to make it home
Baby you say you need to take some time
Make sure you tell me what you got on your mind (Hey!)
And I'll stop when I'm feelin' lost tonight can we hit rewind
And I'll stop when I'm feelin' lost tonight can we hit rewind
The lyrics to Various Artists' "Slow Burn" speak to the complexities and uncertainties of modern relationships. The singer wakes up in the bed of someone they were hoping to find love with, only to realize that their hopes have been dashed once again. They acknowledge that finding a true and lasting love is a slow burn, but also acknowledge the potential danger of moving too quickly and "running off the road." The sense of urgency and potential danger is also conveyed in the line "I caught you swervin'," suggesting a struggle within the relationship.
In the second verse, the singer addresses their partner directly, acknowledging that they need some time to sort out their feelings. However, they ask that their partner communicate openly and honestly about what's going on in their mind, so that they can navigate the uncertainty together. The bridge repeats the desire to "hit rewind" and start over again, while acknowledging the difficulty of doing so when one is feeling lost or adrift in a relationship.
Overall, the song presents a relatable portrait of the challenges of modern romance, with a touch of hope and optimism that true love is still possible if approached with patience and honesty.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up in your bed last night
I spent the night with you and woke up in your bed this morning.
In a lane I'm the only one takin'
I am going down a path that few others have taken before.
So much for thinkin' you could treat me right
My hopes of being treated well by you have been dashed.
So hard to find a love worth makin'
It is difficult to find a love worth pursuing.
Good love is a slow burn, I know
True love takes time to build and grow.
Look up, you'll run us off the road
We need to pay attention to where we are going to avoid disaster.
So close, so high, I caught you swervin'
We are getting close to something special, but there are still obstacles in our way.
Hope we can find a way to make it home
I hope we can overcome these obstacles and reach our destination together.
Baby you say you need to take some time
You have told me that you need some space to think.
Make sure you tell me what you got on your mind (Hey!)
When you are ready, please share with me what is on your mind.
And I'll stop when I'm feelin' lost tonight can we hit rewind
When I feel uncertain, can we pause and start over?
And I'll stop when I'm feelin' lost tonight can we hit rewind
When I feel uncertain, can we pause and start over?
Contributed by Tristan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.