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.
Stay with Me
Various Artists Lyrics
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I'm not good at a one night stand
But I still need love 'cause I'm just a man
These nights never seem to go to plan
I don't want you to leave,
Will you hold my hand
Oh, won't you stay with me
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
Why am I so emotional?
No it's not a good look, gain some self control
Deep down I know this never works.
But you could lay with me,
So it doesn't hurt
Oh, won't you stay with me
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
Oooh oh ooh oooh ooooh oh
Oooh oh ooh oooh ooooh oh
Oh, won't you stay with me
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
Oh, wont you stay with me
Cause you're all I need
This ain't love its clear to see
But darling
Stay with me
The lyrics of "Stay With Me" by Various Artists depict an intense yearning for love and connection, despite the fear and hesitation that inevitably come with it. The singer acknowledges his own shortcomings and inability to engage in casual relationships, revealing his need for something deeper and more meaningful. He expresses his vulnerability, asking the person whom he desires to stay with him, to hold his hand, and to lay with him, even though he knows deep down it won't work out in the end. He is willing to take any comfort he can get, even if it only leads to temporary relief.
Throughout the song, the singer also grapples with his own emotions, saying he knows it's not a good look to be so emotional, but he can't seem to help it. He wants to gain self-control but finds himself powerless in the face of his feelings. Overall, the lyrics reveal a sense of struggle and confusion, as the singer tries to navigate his own desires and emotions. In the end, he implores the person he's speaking to again, asking them to stay with him one more time, emphasizing his need for them and the importance of their presence in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one night stand
I don't have casual hookups often and they don't usually work out.
But I still need love 'cause I'm just a man
Despite my struggles with relationships, I still crave love and connection.
These nights never seem to go to plan
My plans for romance or hookups never seem to work out.
I don't want you to leave, Will you hold my hand
I'm enjoying the company and affection of the person I'm with and I'm scared they will leave me.
Oh, won't you stay with me
Please don't go yet.
'Cause you're all I need
I feel a deep connection with the person I'm with even though it may not be love.
This ain't love, it's clear to see
I know this isn't a true romantic love, but I still want the person to stay.
But darling, stay with me
Please don't leave me alone.
Why am I so emotional?
I'm feeling deeply vulnerable and emotional about my connection with this person.
No it's not a good look, gain some self control
I'm aware that my emotional display may not be attractive to others, and I should try to reign it in.
Deep down I know this never works.
I'm aware that my relationships and hookups often don't go well or last long.
But you could lay with me, So it doesn't hurt
I'm willing to engage in physical intimacy to avoid the pain of rejection or abandonment.
Writer(s): Richard L. Serrell, James E. Jones, Isaac Hayes, Alvertis Isbell
Contributed by Lincoln V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.