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.
Step by Step
Various Artists Lyrics
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Gonna get to you girl step by step
Step by step baby gonna get to you girl step by step
Baby really want ya in my world
Hey girl in your eyes
I see a picture of me all the time
(Step)
You got to know that you drive me wild
Step by step
Baby you're always on my mind
Step by step
Girl I really think it's just a matter of time
Step by step baby
Gonna get to you girl step by step
Baby really want ya in my world
Hey girl can't you see
I got to have you all just for me
And girl yes it's true
No one else will ever do
Step by step
Oh baby you're aways mine
Step by step
Girl really think it's a matter of time
Step by step baby
Gonna get to you girl step by step
Baby really want you in my world
Step, step, step, step by step
Step one, we can have lots of fun
Step two, there's so much we can do
Step three, it's just you and me
Step four, I can give you more
Step five, don't you know that the time has arrived
Step by step, don't you know I need you
Step by step yes I do girl step by step
Ooh baby, you're always on my mind
Step by step girl really think it's just a matter of time
Step by step baby
Gonna get to you girl
Step by step
Baby really want you in my world
Step by step baby
Gonna get to you girl
Step by step
Baby really want you in my world
Step by step baby
Oh girl
Really want you in my world
Step by step baby
The lyrics of "Step By Step" by Various Artists is a love song about a man who is determined to get the girl of his dreams. The song describes his desire to be with this girl and how she is always on his mind. He sees a picture of himself in her eyes and is wild with her first smile. He is convinced that he and this girl were meant to be together, and he breaks down his plan for winning her over step by step.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "step by step" throughout, emphasizing his resolve and determination to win her heart. He lays out a plan for their relationship, starting with having fun, progressing to exploring all the things they can do together, before concluding with just the two of them together forever.
The song captures the overwhelming emotions that come with falling in love and the lengths one is willing to go to make it happen. It is a reminder that love is a process, and it takes intentional steps to build a strong relationship. "Step by Step" is an uplifting tune that celebrates the power of perseverance in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Step by step baby
Gradually and persistently moving towards you, my love.
Gonna get to you girl step by step
I will make every effort to reach you, my beloved, bit by bit.
Baby really want ya in my world
I deeply desire to have you close to me, my dear.
Hey girl in your eyes
When I look into your eyes, my reflection is all I see.
I see a picture of me all the time
Your eyes reflect the image of me constantly.
(Step)
A gentle reminder that every movement counts towards achieving my goal.
And girl when you smile
Your smile has a powerful effect on me.
You got to know that you drive me wild
Your smile has an enchanting effect on me, to the point where I am captivated and out of control.
Step by step
Making slow and consistent progress towards you.
Baby you're always on my mind
I cannot stop thinking about you.
Girl I really think it's just a matter of time
I am confident that my efforts will pay off, and we will be together soon.
Hey girl can't you see
Please recognize that I see no one else but you.
I got to have you all just for me
I need you to be mine and mine alone.
And girl yes it's true
I am being truthful when I say that I need only you.
No one else will ever do
No one else can replace the love that I have for you.
Oh baby you're aways mine
You are my partner, and I am yours, forever.
Step one, we can have lots of fun
We can have a lot of fun taking the first step together.
Step two, there's so much we can do
As we go, we will discover many things that we can do together.
Step three, it's just you and me
As we progress, we will realize that we are enough for each other, and we need no one else.
Step four, I can give you more
As we continue, I promise to give you more and more of my love.
Step five, don't you know that the time has arrived
We have waited long enough, and it's now time for us to be together.
Don't you know I need you
I am making a plea to you that I need you in my life.
Yes I do girl step by step
It takes time, but I am willing to take each step to reach you.
Ooh baby, you're always on my mind
My thoughts are always with you.
Really want you in my world
I cannot wait to have you in my life.
Contributed by Emma S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.