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.
Song of India
Various Artists Lyrics
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(Kuchh Kariye... (2)) Bas Bas Bada Bode, Abb Kuchh Kariye
Ho Koi Toh Chal Zidd Phadiye, Tu Bidarayiye Ya Mariye... (2)
Chak De Ho Chak De India... (4)
(Now Where To Run Now Where To Hide
Lets Take Our Time Till We Drop)... (2)
Poocho Na Galion Mein, Rashan Ki Phalion Mein
Reton Ke Daano Mein, Filmon Ke Gaano Mein
Sadko Ke Gaddon Mein, Baaton Ke Addo Mein
Humkara Aaj Bhar Le, Das Baara Baar Kar Le
Rehna Na Yaar Pichhe Kitna Bhi Koi Khinche
Tas Hai Na Mas Hai Ji, Jid Hai Toh Jid Hai Ji
Pisna Yuun Hi Pisna Yuun Hi Paththar Yeh
Koi Toh Chal Zidd Phadiye, Tu Bedarayiye Ya Mariye... (2)
Chak De Ho Chak De India... (4)
(Now Where To Run Now Where To Hide
Lets Take Our Time Till We Drop... (2)
Chak De...
Ladati Patangon Mein, Bhidati Umango Mein
Khelo Ke Melon Mein, Balkhaati Relon Mein
Ganno Ke Mithe Mein, Khattar Mein Jhitein Mein
Dhundein Toh Mil Jaave Wo Mein
Dung Hai Nikharein Aur Khul Ke Aag Bikharein
Man Jaaye Aisi Holi Rug Rug Mein Chal Ke Boli
Tas Hai Na Mas Hai Ji, Jid Hai Toh Jid Hai Ji
Pisna Yuun Hi Pisna Yuun Hi Paththar Yeh
Koi Toh Chal Zidd Phadiye, Tu Bedarayiye Ya Mariye... (2)
Chak De Ho Chak De India... (4)
Ki Aab Kuchh Kariye...
The lyrics to "Song of India" exhort the listener to take action and make something of their lives. The first verse is a plea for the listener to loosen up and break out of their comfort zone. The second verse lists various places where adventure and excitement can be found. The chorus is an anthem to India, encouraging the listener to be proud of their heritage and to fight for what they believe in. The final verse calls on the listener to embrace the joy of life and to always strive for more. The song is a call to action, urging listeners to seize the day and make the most of their lives.
If interpreted by a rock musician, the lyrics could be seen as a call to rebellion against the status quo. The chorus takes on a more aggressive tone, with the repetition of "Chak De Ho Chak De India" (Go for it India) becoming a battle cry. The lyrics could be viewed as a call to arms, urging listeners to stand up for what they believe in and fight against oppression.
If interpreted by a pop musician, the lyrics could take on a more celebratory tone. The song could become an anthem for national pride, with the chorus becoming a rallying cry for viewers at sporting events or other public gatherings. The lyrics could also be interpreted as a call for unity and diversity, with each verse celebrating a different aspect of Indian culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Nas Nas Meri Khole, Haay Kuchh Kariye
Let every inch of my body be ready, let's do something
Bas Bas Bada Bode, Abb Kuchh Kariye
Enough of just talking about it, now let's do something
Ho Koi Toh Chal Zidd Phadiye, Tu Bidarayiye Ya Mariye... (2)
If anyone wants to come along, let's go with determination and not give up, even if we have to sacrifice
Chak De Ho Chak De India... (4)
Let's go, let's give our best, India
Poocho Na Galion Mein, Rashan Ki Phalion Mein
Don't waste time in the streets and alleys or in the confusion of daily life
Bailon Mein Beejo Mein, Eedon Mein Dijon Mein
Don't get caught up in material possessions, jewelry or festivals
Reton Ke Daano Mein, Filmon Ke Gaano Mein
Don't get lost in the grains of sand, or in movies or songs
Sadko Ke Gaddon Mein, Baaton Ke Addo Mein
Don't get caught up in the noisy streets or in idle talk
Humkara Aaj Bhar Le, Das Baara Baar Kar Le
Let's shout out together, let's do it ten or twelve times
Rehna Na Yaar Pichhe Kitna Bhi Koi Khinche
Don't hold back, no matter who tries to pull you back
Tas Hai Na Mas Hai Ji, Jid Hai Toh Jid Hai Ji
Whether it's good or bad, it doesn't matter. What matters is the determination
Pisna Yuun Hi Pisna Yuun Hi Paththar Yeh
Let the stone grind away
Ladati Patangon Mein, Bhidati Umango Mein
Let's play in the skies with flying kites, and in the crowds of festivals
Khelo Ke Melon Mein, Balkhaati Relon Mein
Let's play in the fields of watermelons or the rows of dancing grains
Ganno Ke Mithe Mein, Khattar Mein Jhitein Mein
Let's lose ourselves in the sweetness of sugarcane or the sharpness of spices
Dhundein Toh Mil Jaave Wo Mein
If we search for it, we'll find what we're looking for
Dung Hai Nikharein Aur Khul Ke Aag Bikharein
Let's shine like polished stones and burn like an open fire
Man Jaaye Aisi Holi Rug Rug Mein Chal Ke Boli
Let's celebrate in such a way that it echoes in every fiber of our being
Ki Aab Kuchh Kariye...
Let's do something now...
Writer(s): Rimsky Korsakov, P. Koepke
Contributed by Zoe Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chuckberger3196
I love this Dorsey rendition. A classic. I'm 86 years old. I was fortunate to go with my father to see a number of great bands. How'bout Harry James, The Dorsey Bros, Buddy Rich, Guy Lombardo. Vincent Lopez, Ralph Marterie, Ralph Flanagan,Larry Clinton, Glenn Gray, Cab Callaway, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Benny Goodman. Their music will never die.
@alvilla9659
Your right
@DIANNEELEE
I am 82 now . My day is coming . I remember this song from the 40s . And it makes me cry when I hear it now and every Glenn Miller song makes me cry . But I cry for happy
@philippeachourite5642
i understand!!! even you knew the sad ww2 you had the privilege knowing this golden era of music!!!! god bless you
@ruben30907
EmeraldCity I’m 28 and every time I hear Louis Armstrong, Glenn Miller, tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Charlie Parker and the Lawrence welk show it makes me cry 😢 of happiness.. there music its never going to die !!!
@galoon
@EmeraldCity God bless you--I'm 48 and began listening to your music when I was about 12, and was immediately hooked. I was already interested in the 1940s and World War II, so it was natural that Big Band music appealed to me too. These songs will never evoke quite the same emotions for me that they do for you and your generation, but I love them all the same. Take care!
@lupegarcia9254
EmeraldCy
@waynecolburn8849
That was my grandfather bunny berigan playing trumpet.
@ashutoshtiwary1908
Right now I'm on page 28 of the book "The Catcher In The Rye' and Caulfield told me about this song. Since I'm from India too so I searched it and here I'm.
@edwright480
Good for you to watch Torvill and Dean dancng it. Almost makes me cry.