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.
Special
Various Artists Lyrics
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I know all about you
I have run you down into the ground
Spread disease about you over town
I used to adore you
I couldn't control you
There was nothing that I wouldn't do
Do you have an opinion ?
A mind of your own ?
I thought you were special
I thought you should know
But I've run out of patience
I couldn't care less
I...
I...
Do you have an opinion ?
A mind of your own ?
I thought you were special
I thought you should know
I used to amuse you
I knew that I'd lose you
Now you're here and begging for a chance
But there's no way in hell I'd take you back
Do you have an opinion ?
A mind of your own ?
I thought you were special
I thought you should know
But I've run out of patience
I've run out of comments
I'm tired of the violence
I couldn't care less
I'm looking for a new
I'm looking for a new
I'm looking for a new
I'm looking for a new
You were the talk of the town
You were the talk of the town
You were the talk of the town
You were the talk of the town
I thought you were special
I thought you were special
I thought you were special
I thought you were special
The lyrics of "Special" by Various Artists appear to be a portrayal of a relationship that has failed. The persona in the song expresses how she knows everything about her former partner, including their flaws and mistakes. She has, in a sense, defeated her ex-partner, creating negative perceptions about them in the community, which seems to have spread like a disease. The persona reflects on how she used to love her partner deeply and would do anything to keep the relationship going. However, the relationship ended, and now the persona has lost control of their emotions.
The second verse seems to address the ex-partner directly, asking them whether they have their opinions and a mind of their own. The persona goes on to express how they thought their partner was special, but their patience has run out. The persona doesn't seem to care anymore, and the relationship has become violent, causing them to look for someone new.
The song's chorus repeats the message that the persona thought their partner was special, but now that feeling has gone. The persona seems exasperated and frustrated over the failed relationship and the emotional pain they have experienced.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm living without you
I am currently living my life without you and without any dependency on you.
I know all about you
I have complete knowledge about you and your behavior.
I have run you down into the ground
I have made you feel low and crushed your spirit.
Spread disease about you over town
I have spread negative rumors and gossip about you throughout the town.
I used to adore you
I used to have great love and admiration for you in the past.
I couldn't control you
I had no power or authority over you.
There was nothing that I wouldn't do
I was willing to do anything to keep you close to me.
To keep myself around and close to you
I wanted to remain in your life and be close to you.
Do you have an opinion ?
Do you have your own thoughts and beliefs?
A mind of your own ?
Do you have an independent mind and don't just follow others?
I thought you were special
I had high regards for you and considered you unique and exceptional.
I thought you should know
I wanted you to be aware of my belief about you.
But I've run out of patience
I have completely lost my patience and tolerance towards you.
I couldn't care less
I have absolutely no interest or concern about you anymore.
You were the talk of the town
You were the subject of many discussions and gossip in the town.
I used to amuse you
I used to entertain and make you laugh.
I knew that I'd lose you
I had a feeling that I would eventually lose you.
Now you're here and begging for a chance
You are now present and requesting another opportunity.
But there's no way in hell I'd take you back
I would never consider taking you back no matter what.
I've run out of comments
I have nothing more to say about you or the situation.
I'm tired of the violence
I am exhausted with the hostility and conflict.
I'm looking for a new
I am searching for something new and different.
Contributed by Evan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johnmartin6548
Blasting this while breaking out of a Canadian mental hospital
@20LookInside12
You mean you crossed the Border!? Well done. Still stuck inside here, making the best of it. This music helps immensely! :))
@maitai179
YESSSIRRRRRR
@nigelmitchell351
This is now very near the top of my key board classics playlist !
Oh, Sooooh grooovy !
@lisaaudreyjacintaskinner8578
@@20LookInside12 I’m there with you in spirit...listenin’ to this while chillin' out with a kaleidoscope goodie bag of 1970’s blackgirl hair Yarn🎀Ribbon Twists, Bow🎀Pins & Bom🎀Boms....lookin’ like a Christmas tree!!!
🌎🎠🤣🎡🌎
@20LookInside12
@@lisaaudreyjacintaskinner8578 LOVE It!
@Kloxbyn
I love this album so much. It brings me back to life when I feel dead.
@landonharris3660
Blasting this at full volume while listening to this album
@jwongk76
15:16 was written and performed by my dad on guitar. Emmanuel Rentzos on vocals ( my cousin) . Btw Pops was an original member of Osibisa in the late 60s
@speters6916
That's awesome ! So cool to have that history.