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.
Survivor
Various Artists Lyrics
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Ima dare mo ga Survivor
Looking for every way
Kono jitai ni Don't give up
Koko kara tachiagatte
Hikari sagashite
Chance ni kaeyo
Issho ni Let's try
Kokoro ni One smile
Mitsuke tara Shine on me
Two smile
Kasane tara Shine on you
Sekai ga kagayaku youni
Smile, smile
Ikinuku Survivor
Kimi ga ireba
Mawari michi demo Not so bad
Wasurekaketa
Taisetsu na mono Remember
Hitori dewa dek'inai
Koto demo kimochi o awasete hajimereba We can
(Oh baby, we can)
Doko kani One dream
Itsu no hika Sail on
Two dreams
Ugokidasu Brand new world
Dareka o aisuru youni
Dream, dream
Dakishimete ikiyou
Kokoro ni One love
Ashita nara So easy
Two love
Tsunaidara Be happy
Jibun wo shinjiru youni
Love, love
Ikinuku Survivor
Dare mo ga Survivor
Tomo ni yuku Survivor
Smile and dream and love
Everybody, everybody now
Kokoro ni One smile
Mitsuke tara Shine on me
Two smile
Kasane tara
Sekai ga kagayaku youni
Smile, smile
Dakishimete ikiyou
Kokoro ni One love
Ashita nara So easy
Two love
Tsunaidara Be happy
Jibun wo shinjiru youni
Love, love
Ikinuku Survivor
The lyrics of "Survivor" by Various Artists convey a message of resilience, hope, and perseverance in the face of challenges. The song is about overcoming obstacles and striving to succeed no matter what. The chorus of the song is particularly powerful with the words "Smile, smile, Ikinuku Survivor" which means "Survivor, living with a smile." The song encourages listeners to keep going even when things are tough, to always believe in themselves and the power of their dreams, and to remember that they are not alone on this journey.
The lyrics also emphasize the importance of love, friendship, and community support. The lines "Kimi ga ireba, Mawari michi demo Not so bad" means "As long as you're here, even the detours aren't so bad." It highlights the value of having someone by your side who can help you face the challenges and difficulties of life. The song also promotes the idea of living in the moment, cherishing the present, and looking forward to a better tomorrow. Overall, "Survivor" is an uplifting song that reminds us all that we can overcome anything if we believe in ourselves and the power of our dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Everytime, everyday
No matter what, every single day
Ima dare mo ga Survivor
Right now, everyone is a survivor
Looking for every way
Searching for any and all options
Kono jitai ni Don't give up
In this situation, don't give up
Koko kara tachiagatte
From here, let's stand up
Hikari sagashite
Searching for the light
Chance ni kaeyo
Seize the chance
Issho ni Let's try (Oh baby, let's try)
Let's try together (oh baby, let's try)
Kokoro ni One smile
One smile in the heart
Mitsuke tara Shine on me
If you find it, shine on me
Two smile
Two smiles
Kasane tara Shine on you
If they overlap, shine on you
Sekai ga kagayaku youni
So that the world can shine
Smile, smile
Smile, smile
Ikinuku Survivor
Surviving and living
Kimi ga ireba
If you're here
Mawari michi demo Not so bad
Even if the road ahead isn't easy
Wasurekaketa
Forgot
Taisetsu na mono Remember
Remember what's important
Hitori dewa dek'inai Koto demo kimochi o awasete hajimereba We can (Oh baby, we can)
We can't do it alone, but if we put our feelings together, we can (oh baby, we can)
Doko kani One dream
One dream, wherever it may be
Itsu no hika Sail on
Sail on, someday
Two dreams
Two dreams
Ugokidasu Brand new world
A brand new world starts to move
Dareka o aisuru youni
So that we can love someone
Dream, dream
Dream, dream
Dakishimete ikiyou
Let's embrace and live
Kokoro ni One love
One love in the heart
Ashita nara So easy
If it's tomorrow, it'll be so easy
Two love
Two loves
Tsunaidara Be happy
If we're together, we'll be happy
Jibun wo shinjiru youni
So that we can believe in ourselves
Love, love
Love, love
Ikinuku Survivor
Surviving and living
Dare mo ga Survivor
Everyone is a survivor
Tomo ni yuku Survivor
We go together, as survivors
Smile and dream and love
Smile, dream, and love
Everybody, everybody now
Everyone, everyone, now
Kokoro ni One smile
One smile in the heart
Mitsuke tara Shine on me
If you find it, shine on me
Two smile
Two smiles
Kasane tara
If they overlap
Sekai ga kagayaku youni
So that the world can shine
Smile, smile
Smile, smile
Dakishimete ikiyou
Let's embrace and live
Kokoro ni One love
One love in the heart
Ashita nara So easy
If it's tomorrow, it'll be so easy
Two love
Two loves
Tsunaidara Be happy
If we're together, we'll be happy
Jibun wo shinjiru youni
So that we can believe in ourselves
Love, love
Love, love
Ikinuku Survivor
Surviving and living
Writer(s): Joseph E. Kuleszynski, Joseph Anthony Budden
Contributed by Camilla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yessaaa9689
How can I convince you
What you see is real?
Who am I to blame you
For doubting what you feel?
I was always reachin'
You were just a girl I knew
I took for granted
The friend I had in you
I was living for a dream
Loving for a moment
Taking on the world
That was just my style
Now I look into your eyes
I can see forever
The search is over
You were with me all the while
Can we last forever?
Will we fall apart?
At times, it's so confusing
The questions of the heart
You followed me through changes
And patiently you'd wait
'Til I came to my senses
Through some miracle of fate
I was living for a dream
Loving for a moment
Taking on the world
That was just my style
Now I look into your eyes
I can see forever
The search is over
You were with me all the while
Now the miles stretch out behind me
Loves that I have lost
Broken hearts lie, victims of the game
Then good luck, it finally struck
Like lighting from the blue
Every highway's leading me back to you
Now at last, I hold you
Now all is said and done
The search has come full circle
Our destinies are one
So if you ever loved me
Show me that you give a damn
You'll know for certain
The man I really am
I was living for a dream
Loving for a moment
Taking on the world
That was just my style
Then I touched your hand
I could hear you whisper
The search is over
Love was right before my eyes
@ansunil4
I still live in 80's. Never understand today's music. Thank God I grew up back then ..feel bad for kids today.
@tsan_jey
Don't feel sorry for the kids because they can still listen to these songs. 😁
@Bridge50
I do to, and I'm 51 now ❤❤❤❤
@Wrexxxx
@@Bridge50 class of 91?
@kensmoak121
Had my son in '87, and because I wasn't in a place to be a hood father, his mother & I placed him for adoption. My girlfriend and i drifted apart, and lost track. Since October of 2020, our son has found both of us, brought us back together, and we're getting married soon ! LOVE WAS RIGHT BEFORE MY EYES!!
@joycebunn6045
Amen
@elviravillaflor5363
wow! its really Gods will
@1959teddybear
That is a very touching story my friend, I really hope it works out for the better for you guys. God Bless y'all.
@clrify
Wow!!! Amazing story! You should write a book about your story!!!! Congrats! ❤️🙏🏼
@TigergirlM
Well for goodness sake! What a beautiful story! Annnnd I have tears in my eyes... 🥰