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.
So Good
Various Artists Lyrics
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In the middle of Paris with a Dominican broad
Great head on her shoulders, she probably studied abroad
She transferred to Harvard from King's College in March
She says that I'm her favorite, cause she admires the art
Of Michelangelo with the flow, Picasso with the bars
She's well put together like a piece by Gershwin
Renaissance style, tonight is picture perfect
Cause you'll be gone for a while
Girl tell me how you feel, what your fantasy oh
I see us on a beach down in Mexico
You can put your feet up, be my señorita
We ain't gotta rush just take it slow
You'll be in the high life
Soaking up the sunlight
Anything you want is yours
I'll have you living life like you should
You say you never had it so good
La la la la la la la la la
You never had it so good
La la la la la la la la la
You never had it so good
Suffering from first class cabin fever
Five hour layovers from Norway to Egypt
I'm to the point like the pyramids of Giza
Still I'm to the left like the tower out in Pisa
I'm feeling single baby, I could use a feature
Swagger like Caesar, I'll get you a visa
We can go to Italy, and maybe see the Colosseum
I'll be Da Vinci if you'll be my Mona Lisa
Now smile, and pack your bags real good, baby
Cause you'll be gone for a while
Girl tell me how you feel, what your fantasy oh
I see us on a beach down in Mexico
You can put your feet up, be my señorita
We ain't gotta rush just take it slow
You'll be in the high life
Soaking up the sunlight
Anything you want is yours
I'll have you living life like you should
You say you never had it so good
La la la la la la la la la la
You never had it so good
La la la la la la la la la la
You never had it so good
La la la la la la la la la la
Well I been feeling singular, how about let's make it plural
Spin the globe, whatever it lands that's where we'll go
We'll hit up Europe, yep, and spend some Euros
And maybe visit Berlin, the walls with the murals
This is your month baby, sign of the Virgo
Private reservations, glasses full of Merlot
A Rosé, a Burgundy, traveling like turbo
Brush up on your Español, we're Barcelona bound
Smile, and pack your bags real good, baby
Cause you'll be gone for a while
Girl tell me how you feel, what your fantasy oh
I see us on a beach down in Mexico
You can put your feet up, be my señorita
We ain't gotta rush just take it slow
You'll be in the high life
Soaking up the sunlight
Anything you want is yours
I'll have you living life like you should
You say you never had it so good
La la la la la la la la la la
You never had it so good
La la la la la la la la la la
You never had it so good
La la la la la la la la la la
You never had it so good
La la la la la la la la la la
You never had it so good
The lyrics of Various Artists' "So Good" depict the lifestyle of someone living the high life, traveling around the world, experiencing exotic locations, and enjoying the finer things. The first verse talks about being in Paris, enjoying a German beer, and a Cuban cigar with a classy lady who has a great head on her shoulders. She studied abroad, transferred to Harvard from King's College, and admires the art of Michelangelo and Picasso. The second verse takes us on a journey from Norway to Egypt and all the way to Italy where the singer and their companion plan to visit Berlin's walls with the murals, and travel to Barcelona, Spain. The lyrics have a playful, romantic tone throughout, with the chorus repeating that the woman has never had it so good and emphasizing the leisurely and relaxing nature of their time together.
Line by Line Meaning
Drinking a German beer with a Cuban cigar
Enjoying the good life with luxury items from different countries
In the middle of Paris with a Dominican broad
In a beautiful location with an attractive person of diverse heritage
Great head on her shoulders, she probably studied abroad
She is intelligent and likely gained knowledge from studying in another country
She transferred to Harvard from King's College in March
She moved to a prestigious university from another highly regarded institution
She says that I'm her favorite, cause she admires the art
She values artistic expression and appreciates the artist's talent
Of Michelangelo with the flow, Picasso with the bars
The artist has a creative and distinctive style, similar to famous artists Michelangelo and Picasso
She's well put together like a piece by Gershwin
She is composed and stylish, like a well-arranged musical composition
Renaissance style, tonight is picture perfect
This moment is perfect, like a beautiful painting from the Renaissance period
So smile, and pack your bags real good, baby
Enjoy the moment and prepare for an extended period of traveling
Cause you'll be gone for a while
The artist and his partner will be embarking on a long trip
Girl tell me how you feel, what your fantasy oh
The singer is asking his partner to share her desires and dreams
I see us on a beach down in Mexico
The artist imagines a relaxing getaway in a beautiful location
You can put your feet up, be my señorita
The singer wants his partner to relax and enjoy the trip with him
We ain't gotta rush just take it slow
They don't have to hurry, they can enjoy the trip at their own pace
You'll be in the high life
His partner will be living an extravagant lifestyle
Soaking up the sunlight
Enjoying the sunshine and warmth
Anything you want is yours
She has the freedom to request anything she desires
I'll have you living life like you should
The singer wants his partner to enjoy life to the fullest
You say you never had it so good
His partner has never experienced such luxury and enjoyment before
Suffering from first class cabin fever
This line represents the boredom and restlessness that comes with extended travel in luxury accommodations
Five hour layovers from Norway to Egypt
Traveling long distances with many delays
I'm to the point like the pyramids of Giza
The artist is straightforward and direct, like the ancient structures
Still I'm to the left like the tower out in Pisa
Despite his directness, the singer has a unique and unconventional perspective
I'm feeling single baby, I could use a feature
The artist is expressing a desire for companionship
Swagger like Caesar, I'll get you a visa
Confident and powerful, the singer can provide for his partner's travel needs
We can go to Italy, and maybe see the Colosseum
The singer is suggesting a trip to a historic destination in Italy
I'll be Da Vinci if you'll be my Mona Lisa
The singer wants his partner to be his inspiration, like Mona Lisa was to Da Vinci
Well I been feeling singular, how about let's make it plural
The artist has been lonely and wants his partner to join him in a relationship
Spin the globe, whatever it lands that's where we'll go
They are open to traveling to any destination and will leave it up to chance
We'll hit up Europe, yep, and spend some Euros
They will visit multiple destinations in Europe and spend money freely
And maybe visit Berlin, the walls with the murals
The singer is suggesting a visit to a city with interesting street art
This is your month baby, sign of the Virgo
The artist is suggesting that their trip aligns with his partner's astrological sign
Private reservations, glasses full of Merlot
They will have luxurious and exclusive experiences, like private dining
A Rosé, a Burgundy, traveling like turbo
They will enjoy a variety of fine wines while traveling quickly and efficiently
Brush up on your Español, we're Barcelona bound
They are traveling to Spain and the singer wants his partner to learn some Spanish for the trip
You never had it so good
Overall, the artist wants his partner to enjoy a life of luxury and fulfillment on their trip
Writer(s): Noel Patrick Zancanella, Brent Michael Kutzle, Bobby Ray Simmons Jr, Ryan B. Tedder
Contributed by Sydney I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marjoriadunga5912
My favourate LP, 😂😂😂😂 calling it with the old language. Tribute 1+2.,Thank you to all of you, It still rock the soul. L. D. From South Africa.
@holysmokes5817
"Reverend!!"
Thank you for keeping this space...
More than you can know.
Cheers.
@floydwilliams281
So good
@Godsfavor4u
Demetrius would you happen to have the vol 2?? if so can you please load it or at least Trust in God always by Witness and the Old Account by the Woolfolk Singers
@Demetrius26100
I'm so sorry for not responding to your post i just saw what you said last weekend but yes i can post it for you
@Demetrius26100
https://youtu.be/x5Wo5SyEQm8