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.
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Loca
Dance or die
Loca (Loca)
She′s playin' dumb all the time, just to keep it fun
To get you on like, "Ah!" Be careful, amigo
She′s talking and walking just to wake you up
Yo sigo tranquila, like I′m on a beach in Anguilla
Sippin′ my Corona like it's nothin′ goin' on
I ain′t leavin' you alone, what is meant for me
No other girl is gonna take it, so give him up
And I′m crazy, but you like it, Loca, Loca, Loca
You like that it ain't easy, Loca, Loca, Loca
And I'm crazy but you like it, Loca, Loca, Loca
Crazy but you like it
That girl is a nutter
Hot girl, I heat up when I touch her
Chica Caliente, got me rapping to merengue
I feel so el presidente
I′m runnin′ shit and I'm lovin′ it
She's got a mean lil′ bopper, you should see what she does with it
She keeps it down low (down low, down low)
I can never get enough, oh no, oh no
She gives me the runaround, but I stay chasin'
But I mean, yo, I′m in love with a crazy girl
But it's all good, and it's fine by me
Just as long as I hear her say, "Ay, papi"
And I′m crazy, but you like it, Loca, Loca, Loca
You like that it ain′t easy, Loca, Loca, Loca
I'm crazy but you like it, Loca, Loca, Loca
And I′m crazy but you like it
You're the one for me, and for her no more
Though you think she got it all, I got my kiki
You′re the one for me, and for her no more
Though you think she got it all, I got my kiki
I guess she doesn't know the things that I′d do to please you
I take you to the malecón por el caminito
They saw your girlfriend looking for me with a rifle
'Cause, we're dancin′ Mambo, oh, what she don′t allow it?
I really can't help it if I make the lady Loca
I don′t want no trouble, I just wanna hit the— ooh!
And I'm crazy, but you like it
′Cause the kinda girl like me, they're running out of in the market (shh)
And I′m crazy, but you like it, Loca, Loca, Loca
And you like that it ain't easy, Loca, Loca, Loca
And I'm crazy but you like it, Loca, Loca, Loca
And I′m crazy, but you like it
¡Dios mío!
That girl is a (Loca)
That girl is a (Loca)
That girl is a (Loca) (it′s a madness)
Pure madness
Loca
That girl is a (Loca)
That girl is a (Loca)
You're the one for me, and for her no more
Though you think she got it all, I got my kiki
And I′m crazy, but you like it, Loca, Loca, Loca
And you like that it ain't easy, Loca, Loca, Loca
Loca (Loca)
Loca (Loca)
"Loca" is a song originally written by Dominican-American singer and songwriter, El Cata, but later performed by Colombian singer Shakira. In the song, Shakira talks about a mysterious, attractive woman who is playing with the feelings of those around her. She's crazy and unpredictable, but the person she's interested in seems to love it. Shakira's vocals are energetic and accompanied by a catchy, upbeat melody that's easy to dance to.
Shakira's interpretation of the song showcases her confident, playful personality as she switches from English to Spanish lyrics throughout. From the opening lines, Shakira captivates with an upbeat rhythm and a blend of Caribbean and Latin sounds. The song’s melody is influenced by a Dominican style of merengue called perico ripiao.
The chorus stresses her crazy and unpredictable character, which is portrayed as attractive and irresistible. The word “Loca” means “crazy” in Spanish, and this is repeated throughout the song to emphasize the idea. Shakira talks about how this woman is playing dumb to keep things fun, that she's talking and walking just to wake the person up. Despite being crazy, the person she's interested in finds it appealing.
Line by Line Meaning
She's playin' dumb all the time, just to keep it fun
She pretends to be unaware to make things exciting
To get you on like, "Ah!" Be careful, amigo
She's luring you in, so watch yourself
She's talking and walking just to wake you up
Her actions are meant to grab your attention
She'd die for your love, but your love's only mine, boy
She's obsessed with your love, but it belongs to me
Yo sigo tranquila, like I'm on a beach in Anguilla
I am calm and composed, like I am on a relaxing vacation
Sippin' my Corona like it's nothin' goin' on
I am unwinding and drinking as if there are no problems
I ain't leavin' you alone, what is meant for me
I am not letting you go, fate has brought us together
No other girl is gonna take it, so give him up
No other woman will win your love from me, so move on
And I'm crazy, but you like it, Loca, Loca, Loca
I may be wild, but you enjoy it
You like that it ain't easy, Loca, Loca, Loca
You enjoy the challenge that comes with being with me
That girl is a nutter
She is crazy
Hot girl, I heat up when I touch her
She is attractive and arouses me
Chica Caliente, got me rapping to merengue
This sexy girl has me dancing to lively music
I feel so el presidente
I feel like the president, in control of everything
I'm runnin' shit and I'm lovin' it
I am in charge and enjoying it
She's got a mean lil' bopper, you should see what she does with it
She has a sexy dance move that she performs
She keeps it down low (down low, down low)
She keeps our relationship secret
I can never get enough, oh no, oh no
I want more of her, I'm addicted
She gives me the runaround, but I stay chasin'
She plays hard to get, but I am determined to win her heart
But I mean, yo, I'm in love with a crazy girl
I admit that I love this wild and unpredictable woman
But it's all good, and it's fine by me
I am fine with her craziness, it doesn't bother me
Just as long as I hear her say, "Ay, papi"
As long as she calls me "daddy", I am happy
You're the one for me, and for her no more
You are my one and only, I don't want her anymore
Though you think she got it all, I got my kiki
Despite your belief that she has everything, I have my special someone
I guess she doesn't know the things that I'd do to please you
She doesn't realize the lengths I would go to make you happy
I take you to the malecón por el caminito
I would take you on a walk along the beautiful seaside
They saw your girlfriend looking for me with a rifle
Her jealous girlfriend is seeking revenge
'Cause, we're dancin' Mambo, oh, what she don't allow it?
We are dancing to lively music and her girlfriend doesn't approve
I really can't help it if I make the lady Loca
I can't control if I make this woman crazy
I don't want no trouble, I just wanna hit the— ooh!
I want to avoid problems, I just want to enjoy our time together
And you like that it ain't easy, Loca, Loca, Loca
You enjoy the challenge of being with me
That girl is a (Loca) (it's a madness)
She is insane and uncontrollable
Pure madness
Complete craziness
Writer(s): Edward Bello, Armando Christian Perez, Shakira Mebarak, Carlos Daniel Crespo-planes, Dylan Mills
Contributed by Oliver O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.