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.
Stand By Your Man
Various Artists Lyrics
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giving all your love to just one man.
You'll have bad times
And he'll have good times,
Doin' things that you don't understand.
But if you love him you'll forgive him,
even though he's hard to understand.
'Cause after all he's just a man.
Stand By Your Man,
Give him two arms to cling to,
And something warm to come to
when nights are cold and lonely.
Stand By Your Man,
And tell the world you love him.
Giving all the love you can.
Stand By Your Man.
Stand By Your Man,
And show the world you love him.
Keep giving all the love you can;
The song Stand By Your Man by Various Artists is a tribute to the struggles that women face in relationships, and encourages women to remain loyal, supportive, and loving to their partners. The opening lines, "Sometimes it's hard to be a woman, giving all your love to just one man" portrays the emotional burden that many women experience when they are committed to a single relationship. The next line, "You'll have bad times, and he'll have good times, Doin' things that you don't understand" illustrates the idea that men and women often perceive love, relationships, and commitment differently, and that there will be times when women may not completely understand their partner's actions.
The song encourages women to be forgiving and proud of their partners, despite their faults and imperfections. The chorus, "Stand By Your Man, Give him two arms to cling to, And something warm to come to when nights are cold and lonely" highlights the importance of physical and emotional support that women can provide to their partners in difficult times. The lines, "And tell the world you love him, Giving all the love you can" suggest that women should value their relationships, and be proud of the love they share with their partners, even when it may be difficult.
Overall, the lyrics of Stand By Your Man promote the idea of love, loyalty, and commitment in relationships, and encourages women to be strong, supportive, and proud of their loving partnerships.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes it's hard to be a woman
Being a woman is not always easy and straightforward.
giving all your love to just one man.
Committing yourself to one man and giving him all your love is challenging.
You'll have bad times
There will be tough times in any relationship.
And he'll have good times,
There will also be good times in a relationship.
Doin' things that you don't understand.
Sometimes your partner will do things that you find confusing or hard to comprehend.
But if you love him you'll forgive him,
If you truly love your partner, you'll be able to forgive him for his mistakes and shortcomings.
even though he's hard to understand.
You will still be supportive of your partner even if you don't always get him.
And if you love him Oh be proud of him,
When you truly love your partner, you'll be proud of him and the person he is.
'Cause after all he's just a man.
Your partner is just a human being and he will make mistakes, but you will still stand by him.
Stand By Your Man,
Be loyal and supportive of your partner.
Give him two arms to cling to,
Be there for him and offer him comfort and support when he needs it.
And something warm to come to when nights are cold and lonely.
Be a source of warmth and comfort for him in times when he feels alone and isolated.
And tell the world you love him.
Be proud of your partner and let others know about your love for him.
Giving all the love you can.
Share all the love you've got with your partner and keep investing in your relationship.
Stand By Your Man.
Repeat your commitment to stand by your partner.
And show the world you love him.
Let others see your affection and commitment to your partner.
Keep giving all the love you can;
Continue to invest in your relationship and share your love generously.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Billy Sherrill, Tammy Wynette
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