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.
Sweet Child O' Mine
Various Artists Lyrics
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Oooh child things'll get brighter,
Oooh child things are gonna get easier,
Oooh child things'll get brighter,
Someday yeah, we'll put it together and we'll get it undone,
Someday when your head is much lighter,
Someday yeah, we'll walk in the raise of a beautiful sun,
Oooh child things are gonna be easier,
Oooh child things'll be brighter,
Oooh child things are gonna be easier,
Oooh child things'll be brighter,
Someday yeah, we'll put it together and we'll get it undone,
Someday when your head is much lighter,
Someday yeah, we'll walk in the raise of a beautiful sun,
Someday when the world is much brighter,
La la la la la la la la la-ah Someday (Someday, someday someday) we'll put it together and we'll get it undone
Someday when you head is much lighter,
Someday (Someday, someday, someday) we'll walk in the raise of a beautiful sun,
Someday when the world is much brighter,
Oooh child things are gonna get easier,
Oooh child things'll get brighter,
Oooh child things are gonna get easier,
Oooh child things'll get brighter,
Right nowww, (oh yeah),
Right nowww, (oh baby),
Right nowww, (And your just the way I see, that things are gonna be)
The lyrics of "Sweet Child o' Mine" by Various Artists touch upon the hope and optimism for a brighter future. The first four lines of the song repeat "Oooh child things are gonna get easier, Oooh child things'll get brighter" to affirm the idea of a better future. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the idea that things may be tough right now, but eventually the pain and hardships will pass. The lines "Someday yeah, we'll put it together and we'll get it undone, Someday when your head is much lighter" suggest that the difficult circumstances that the singer may be facing will eventually be resolved, and the individual will be able to move on.
The lines "Someday yeah, we'll walk in the raise of a beautiful sun, Someday when the world is much brighter" further emphasize the hopeful outlook of the singer, with the idea of walking in the rays of a beautiful sun serving as a metaphor for a bright and happy future. The phrase "right now" seems to provide an optimistic contrast to the earlier lines, suggesting that despite the difficulties of the present moment, the singer is still hopeful about what's to come. Overall, "Sweet Child o' Mine" is a song about holding on to hope and optimism during tough times, with the promise of a brighter future serving as the guiding light.
Line by Line Meaning
Oooh child things are gonna get easier,
Hey friend! Hang in there, because things will become easier for you soon!
Oooh child things'll get brighter,
It may seem dark now, but better days are approaching - and with its approach comes an air of hope and promise.
Someday yeah, we'll put it together and we'll get it undone,
Eventually, we will work together to solve whatever troubles you, and your problems will disappear.
Someday when your head is much lighter,
A time will come when you won't feel as burdened or weighted down by your worries, and you can think clearly again.
Someday yeah, we'll walk in the raise of a beautiful sun,
One day, we'll experience the joy and beauty that the world around us can bring.
Someday when the world is much brighter,
When everything seems to be working against you, just hold on tight because a sunnier outlook is just around the corner.
Oooh child things are gonna be easier,
Keep holding on, because soon things will start to shift into a more positive direction.
Oooh child things'll be brighter,
No matter how dim things seem at the moment, they will soon be illuminated by the light of positivity and mental clarity.
La la la la la la la la la-ah Someday (Someday, someday someday) we'll put it together and we'll get it undone
Let's sing a tune, my friend, to remind ourselves that we can overcome our adversities and emerge triumphant.
Right nowww, (oh yeah),
Right this second, things might be difficult - but hang in there, because better moments are coming.
Right nowww, (oh baby),
Yes, things are hard - but take comfort in the fact that you are not alone in facing these challenges.
Right nowww, (And your just the way I see, that things are gonna be)
Despite the struggles you're going through right now, I have faith that better times are ahead for you.
Writer(s): W. AXL ROSE, DUFF ROSE MCKAGAN, IZZY STRADLIN, STEVEN ADLER, SAUL HUDSON
Contributed by Ian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.