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.
Superwoman
Various Artists Lyrics
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And make sure that your coffee has its sugar and cream
Your eggs are over easy, your toast unlikely
All that's missing is your morning kiss that used to greet me
Now you say the juice is sour, it used to be so sweet
And I can't help but to wonder if you're talking about me
We don't talk the way we used to talk, it's hurting so deep
I'm not your superwoman, I'm not the kind of girl that you can let down
And think that everything is okay boy I am only human
This girl needs more than occasional hugs
As a token of love from you to me
I fought my way through the rush hour trying to make it home just for you
I want to make sure that your dinner will be waiting for you
But when you get there, you just tell me you're not hungry at all
You said you'd rather read the paper and you don't want to talk
You like to think that I'm just crazy when I say that you've changed
I'm convinced I know the problem, you don't love me the same
You're just going through the motions and you're not being fair
I've got my pride, I will not cry, still I can't help but care
I'm not your superwoman, I'm not the kind of girl that you can let down
And think that everything is okay boy I am only human
This girl needs more than occasional hugs
As a token of love from you to me
Ooh, baby look into the corners of your mind
I'll always be there for you through good and bad times
But I can't be the superwoman that you want me to be
I'll give my everlasting love if you'll return love to me
I'm not your superwoman, I'm not the kind of girl that you can let down
And think that everything is okay boy I am only human
This girl needs more than occasional hugs
As a token of love from you to me
Oh, if you feel it in your heart and you understand me
Stop right where you are, everybody sing along with me
I'm the kind of girl that can treat you so sweet
But you got to realize that you got to be sweeter to me
The song "Superwoman" by Various Artists is about a woman who has been neglected in her relationship. She tries to do everything for her partner, from making sure his breakfast is perfect to cooking him dinner and being there for him through both good and bad times. However, he is no longer interested in communicating with her, and is instead content with simply going through the motions of their relationship. The woman in the song is frustrated and hurt, as she realizes that she is not being appreciated for all that she does, and that her love is not being reciprocated. She tells her partner that she is not his superwoman, and that she cannot continue to be the perfect partner without receiving love and support in return.
The lyrics in this song describe what it feels like to be in a relationship where one person is putting in all the effort, and the other person is not reciprocating. The singer is hurt and frustrated, but she is also determined to hold onto her own self-worth and pride. She knows that she cannot be the perfect partner all the time, and she is not willing to continue to be taken for granted.
Overall, the song is a powerful message about the importance of communication and mutual respect in a relationship. It is a reminder that love is a two-way street, and that both partners must be willing to put in the effort in order to make a relationship work.
Line by Line Meaning
Early in the morning I put breakfast at your table
I wake up early to cook breakfast for you and make sure your coffee is prepared to your liking.
And make sure that your coffee has its sugar and cream
I take extra care to add sugar and cream to your coffee so it tastes just how you like it.
Your eggs are over easy, your toast unlikely
I cook your eggs over easy and prepare your toast the way you usually don't have it for a change.
All that's missing is your morning kiss that used to greet me
I feel sad that you don't kiss me goodbye anymore when leaving for work in the morning.
Now you say the juice is sour, it used to be so sweet
You complain that the orange juice isn't sweet enough, and it makes me wonder if you're really talking about our relationship.
And I can't help but to wonder if you're talking about me
I can't help but think that you might be criticizing our relationship.
We don't talk the way we used to talk, it's hurting so deep
I miss the way we used to communicate and it hurts me deeply.
I've got my pride, I will not cry, but it's making me weak
I don't want to cry or show weakness, but this situation is really affecting me.
I'm not your superwoman, I'm not the kind of girl that you can let down
I can't do everything and be perfect all the time, I'm just a regular person.
And think that everything is okay boy I am only human
Don't assume everything is alright just because I don't complain about everything.
This girl needs more than occasional hugs
I need more than just physical affection every now and then.
As a token of love from you to me
I need you to show your love for me in a more meaningful way than just hugging me.
I fought my way through the rush hour trying to make it home just for you
I struggled through the hectic commute to get home to you as soon as possible.
I want to make sure that your dinner will be waiting for you
I make an effort to have dinner ready for you when you get home.
But when you get there, you just tell me you're not hungry at all
You don't seem to appreciate my efforts when you arrive home.
You said you'd rather read the paper and you don't want to talk
You don't seem interested in having a conversation with me or spending time together.
You like to think that I'm just crazy when I say that you've changed
You don't take my concerns seriously and dismiss them as me overreacting.
I'm convinced I know the problem, you don't love me the same
I believe the root of our issues is that you don't love me the way you used to.
You're just going through the motions and you're not being fair
You're just doing the bare minimum and not putting in enough effort in our relationship.
I've got my pride, I will not cry, still I can't help but care
Even though I have my pride and won't cry, I still care deeply about our relationship.
Ooh, baby look into the corners of your mind
Think deeply about our relationship and what we mean to each other.
I'll always be there for you through good and bad times
I will support you through anything, whether it's good or bad.
But I can't be the superwoman that you want me to be
I can't be perfect all the time and fulfill all your expectations.
I'll give my everlasting love if you'll return love to me
I will always love you unconditionally if you do the same for me.
Oh, if you feel it in your heart and you understand me
If you truly understand how I feel, then listen to me carefully.
Stop right where you are, everybody sing along with me
Let's take a moment to reflect and focus on our relationship.
I'm the kind of girl that can treat you so sweet
I'm a caring and nurturing person who wants to treat you well.
But you got to realize that you got to be sweeter to me
You also have to reciprocate and treat me with the same level of kindness.
Contributed by Ian B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.