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.
Stayin Alive
Various Artists Lyrics
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Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk,
I'm a woman's man: no time to talk.
Music loud and women warm, I've been kicked around
since I was born.
And now it's all right. It's OK.
And you may look the other way.
the New York Time's effect on man.
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother,
you're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin',
and we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive.
Well now, I get low and I get high,
and if I can't get either, I really try.
Got the wings of heaven on my shoes.
I'm a dancin' man and I just can't lose.
You know it's all right. It's OK.
I'll live to see another day.
We can try to understand
the New York Time's effect on man.
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother,
you're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin',
and we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive.
Life goin' nowhere. Somebody help me.
Somebody help me, yeah.
Life goin' nowhere. Somebody help me.
Somebody help me yeah. Stayin' alive.
Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk,
I'm a woman's man: no time to talk.
Music loud and women warm, I've been kicked around
since I was born.
And now it's all right. It's OK.
And you may look the other way.
We can try to understand
the New York Time's effect on man.
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother,
you're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin',
and we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive.
Life goin' nowhere. Somebody help me.
Somebody help me, yeah.
Life goin' nowhere. Somebody help me yeah.
I'm Stayin' alive.
The Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive" is an iconic disco song from the late 1970s. The lyrics talk about the daily struggles of life and the desire to keep pushing forward. The opening line, "Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk, I'm a woman's man: no time to talk," suggests that the singer is confident and in control. They prioritize their own happiness and are focused on their own needs, with no time for idle chit-chat.
The chorus, "Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, you're stayin' alive, stayin' alive. Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin', and we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive," suggests that no matter who you are, everyone experiences difficulties in life, but the important thing is to keep moving and stay positive. The repetition of "stayin' alive" emphasizes the idea that it's important to keep going, no matter how tough things get.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of the "New York Times effect on man," which could refer to the pressures of living in a fast-paced, big city environment. Overall, "Stayin' Alive" is a testament to resilience, perseverance, and the importance of enjoying life.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk,
My walk is confident and indicative of my suave skills with women.
I'm a woman's man: no time to talk.
I prioritize romance over conversation.
Music loud and women warm, I've been kicked around since I was born.
Music and women are constants in my life, but I've faced my share of hardships.
And now it's all right. It's OK.
Despite everything, I'm doing alright.
And you may look the other way.
My confidence and coolness may intimidate some people.
We can try to understand the New York Time's effect on man.
The fast-paced and stressful lifestyle of New York City can take a toll on a person's well-being.
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, you're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Regardless of your gender or familial role, you're surviving and thriving.
Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin', and we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Amidst the chaos and vibrancy of city life, we're still managing to persist.
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
A catchy and upbeat affirmation of our resilience.
Well now, I get low and I get high, and if I can't get either, I really try.
I experience highs and lows, but I make an effort to keep going.
Got the wings of heaven on my shoes. I'm a dancin' man and I just can't lose.
My confidence and joy make me feel invincible and unstoppable.
You know it's all right. It's OK. I'll live to see another day.
No matter what happens, I'll persevere and continue on.
Life goin' nowhere. Somebody help me. Somebody help me, yeah.
Expressing a feeling of stagnation and desperation for assistance and guidance.
I'm Stayin' alive.
In the face of adversity and uncertainty, I'm still managing to survive and thrive.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb, Pablo Daniel Durand, Fernando Luis Lopez Rossi, Jose Adolfo Verde
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