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.
Steady With You
Various Artists Lyrics
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Show me what he's done to you
Stand up little girl
A broken heart can't be that bad
When it's through, it's through
Fate will twist the both of you
So come on baby come on over
Let me be the one to show you
[Chorus:]
I'm the one who wants to be with you
Deep inside I hope you feel it too
Waited on a line of greens and blues
Just to be the next to be with you
Build up your confidence
So you can be on top for once
wake up who cares about
Little boys that talk too much
I've seen it all go down
Your game of love was all rained out
So come on baby, come on over
Let me be the one to hold you
[Chorus]
Why be alone when we can be together baby
You can make my life worthwhile
And I can make you start to smile
When it's through, it's through
Fate will twist the both of you
So come on baby come on over
Let me be the one to show you
In "To Be With You," Various Artists address a young woman who has been hurt by her past relationship. The singer encourages her to stand up and show him what he has done to her while reminding her that a broken heart cannot be that bad. He urges her to come to him - confident and on top - so that he can show her what true love looks like.
The chorus reveals that the singer is the one who wants to be with her and hopes that she feels the same way. He has waited in line "of greens and blues" but is now ready to be the next to be with her. He is the person she needs in her life, and he wants to make her smile, which he believes is something he is capable of.
The song is a message of hope for those who have gone through heartbreak, leaving them feeling shattered and unsure of whether they will ever love again. The singer reminds the girl that love failures happen, but we should not give up on love because of them. Instead, we must learn to move on and find the person who will complete us.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold on little girl
Be strong, even if you feel small and vulnerable.
Show me what he's done to you
Tell me about the pain he has caused you.
Stand up little girl
Don’t give up, keep fighting.
A broken heart can't be that bad
Although you feel hurt, don’t let it define you forever.
When it's through, it's through
Sometimes things just don’t work out.
Fate will twist the both of you
Whatever will happen, it’s not entirely under your control.
So come on baby come on over
Let’s talk and get closer.
Let me be the one to show you
Trust me to open your eyes, to provide a better perspective to life.
I'm the one who wants to be with you
I desire to be by your side, with all my heart.
Deep inside I hope you feel it too
I know we belong together, but I need to make sure you feel it too.
Waited on a line of greens and blues
I’ve been patiently waiting, trying to get noticed amidst the crowd.
Just to be the next to be with you
I’m willing to do anything just to be with you.
Build up your confidence
Believe in yourself, and understand your own worth.
So you can be on top for once
Take control of your own life and be the leader.
wake up who cares about
Don’t worry about those who don’t support you.
Little boys that talk too much
Don’t listen to those who are fake or insincere.
I've seen it all go down
I’ve experienced similar situations, and I know what you’re going through.
Your game of love was all rained out
Your previous attempts at romance may have failed, but that doesn’t mean you should give up hope.
Let me be the one to hold you
Let me comfort you and be there for you when you need me.
Why be alone when we can be together baby
There's no reason to be alone when we have each other.
You can make my life worthwhile
Your presence in my life gives it a greater purpose and meaning.
And I can make you start to smile
I want to bring joy to your life and make you happy.
So come on baby come on over
Take a leap of faith and let's see where this goes.
Let me be the one to show you
Trust me to guide you and show you a better way of life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PEDRO H. MARTINEZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Who else here in 2024?! 😂❤ what's good? Blessings to you!!
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😂❤
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❤😂🎉
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Me ❤
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Me too 2024 ❤️
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@kendogo7
Right now on vday in the car 😅just play candy and Mary Jane
@Reg44T
Never forget this group! They stayed together. When a member got sick they paid his bills and when he couldn’t perform, they paid him the same!
@jrozay5736
Amazing
@s.a.t.15
Wow, didn't know that.
@DeliciafromBrooklyn
There's no way you can hear this and not dance. This song still slaps in 2024. One of my favorite songs ever