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 Dreams
Various Artists Lyrics
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Who am I to disagree?
Travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused
Who am I to disagree?
Travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused
I wanna use you and abuse you
I wanna know what's inside you
(Whispering) Hold your head up, movin' on
Keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up, movin' on
Keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up, movin' on
Keep your head up, movin' on
Movin' on!
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
Travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused
I'm gonna use you and abuse you
I'm gonna know what's inside
Gonna use you and abuse you
I'm gonna know what's inside you
The song "Sweet Dreams" by the British band Eurythmics, which was later covered by various artists, is a thought-provoking exploration of human nature and relationships. The lyrics express the idea that everyone is searching for something in life, and some people are willing to exploit or be exploited in order to achieve their goals. The recurring line "sweet dreams are made of this" suggests that our aspirations, whether noble or selfish, are what keep us going, and that everyone has a different idea of what constitutes a "sweet dream."
The singer acknowledges that she cannot judge others' desires, and that each person must find their own path through life. The phrase "who am I to disagree?" implies that she is not in a position to pass moral judgment on anyone else's choices. However, the lyrics also hint at a darker side to human behavior, with lines like "some of them want to abuse you" and "I wanna use you and abuse you." This suggests that there are some people who are not content with simply pursuing their own dreams but instead seek to dominate or mistreat others in order to gain power or control.
The whispered refrain "hold your head up, movin' on" suggests that despite the difficulties and challenges we may face, we should not give up on our dreams or allow others to hold us back. Rather, we should keep pushing forward and strive to fulfill our aspirations, while being mindful of our own behavior and the impact it has on others.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet dreams are made of this
The ideal life people want is not so ideal, and some actually strive for unhealthy relationships.
Who am I to disagree?
The singer recognizes that people have their own desires and reasons for wanting certain things.
Travel the world and the seven seas
People search for happiness and fulfillment everywhere, no matter how far they have to go or how much they have to see.
Everybody's looking for something
Everyone has their own goals in life, whether it's for personal success, relationships, or other reasons.
Some of them want to use you
Some people want to take advantage of you for their own gain, whether it's emotional or physical.
Some of them want to get used by you
Some people are willing to let themselves be used by others in order to gain something they want.
Some of them want to abuse you
Some people have a harmful desire to cause others pain or make them unhappy.
Some of them want to be abused
Some people have a deep desire to be hurt or submissive in a relationship.
I wanna use you and abuse you
The singer wants to manipulate the person to get what they want, regardless of the consequences to the other person.
I wanna know what's inside you
The singer wants to explore the other person's inner thoughts and feelings for their own benefit.
(Whispering) Hold your head up, movin' on
The phrase is a message of encouragement to keep going and not let negative experiences hold you back.
Keep your head up, movin' on
The phrase is repeated, emphasizing the need to move forward despite difficulties and hardships.
Movin' on!
The singer affirms their belief in the importance of moving forward in life, even if it means leaving behind negative experiences.
I'm gonna use you and abuse you
The singer repeats their desire to manipulate and take advantage of the other person for their own gain.
I'm gonna know what's inside
The singer is focused on discovering the other person's innermost secrets and desires.
Gonna use you and abuse you
The singer repeats their intention to use and harm the other person for their own gain.
I'm gonna know what's inside you
The singer is still interested in uncovering the other person's secrets and desires.
Writer(s): Annie Lennox, David Allan Stewart
Contributed by Camilla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@7clouds
Do you have sweet dreams?
@leszz
No
@nobita4863
yes-🐸
@izabelaborkowska3011
No:(
@alithiahaas9237
no
@Meow_skulls69420
I dont have a lot of dreams
@FatalTemp
This song makes me feel something I haven't felt in a very long time
@Solobuddy
Like saving people from building that is about to explode?
@DTAMAviationshorts290
@InstantMax in slow motion
@Bombcat23
Euphoric?