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.
Take my Breath away
Various Artists Lyrics
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In my foolish lover's game
On this endless ocean
Finally lover's know no shame
Turning and returning
To some secret place inside
Watching in slow motion
As you turn around and say
Take my breath away
Take my breath away
Watching, I keep waiting
Still anticipating love
Never hesitating
To become the fated ones
Turning and returning
To some secret place inside
Watching in slow motion
As you turn to me and say
My love...
Take my breath away
Take my breath away
Through the hourglass I saw you
In time you slipped away
When the mirror crashed I called you
And turned to hear you say
If only for today
I am unafraid
Take my breath away
Take my breath away
Watching every motion
In this foolish lover's game
Haunted by a notion
Somewhere there's a love in this place
Turning and returning
To some secret place inside
Watching in slow motion
As you turn away and say
Take my breath away
My love
Take my breath away
My love
Take my breath away
My love
Take my breath away
The lyrics of "Take My Breath Away" by Various Artists beautifully captures the experience of falling deeply in love. The song talks about lovers who have finally found each other in this endless ocean of life. The first verse describes the moment when the lovers finally come together and accept their feelings without any hesitation. The second verse talks about the fear of losing love and the desperation to hold onto it, even if it's just for today. The chorus is an expression of love and admiration that the lovers have for each other, where they want to take each other's breath away with their love.
The imagery used in the lyrics adds to the depth of emotions expressed in the song. The references to watching every motion, turning and returning to some secret place inside, and watching in slow motion as the lover turns around and says "Take my breath away" evoke a sense of anticipation and awe. The haunting notion of love being somewhere in this place highlights the impact that love can have on someone's life.
Overall, "Take My Breath Away" is a beautiful song that captures the essence of a deep and meaningful love. The lyrics are well-written and express the emotions of love, fear, and hope in a way that is relatable and heartfelt.
Line by Line Meaning
Watching every motion
I am observing every movement that you make
In my foolish lover's game
I acknowledge that this is a foolish game of love
On this endless ocean
Love is like an endless and unpredictable journey
Finally lover's know no shame
There is no shame in being in love
Turning and returning
We keep coming back to each other
To some secret place inside
We have a special and intimate bond that nobody else knows about
Watching in slow motion
I am taking in every detail of this moment
As you turn around and say
You look at me and speak these words
Take my breath away
You are entrancing and have captured my heart
Watching, I keep waiting
I am patiently waiting for you
Still anticipating love
I am eagerly awaiting the love that you have to offer
Never hesitating
I am fearless in the pursuit of love
To become the fated ones
We are meant to be together
Through the hourglass I saw you
I have seen you come and go over time
In time you slipped away
You have left my life
When the mirror crashed I called you
When life fell apart, I reached out to you
And turned to hear you say
You responded and spoke these words
If only for today
Even just for today, let's be together
I am unafraid
I have no fears or doubts when I am with you
Haunted by a notion
I am plagued by a feeling or idea
Somewhere there's a love in this place
I believe that love exists in this world
As you turn away and say
You look away from me and speak these words
Take my breath away
You are still captivating me and taking my breath away
My love
You are the love of my life and I am yours
Take my breath away
You are so entrancing and special to me
My love
You are my love and everything to me
Take my breath away
You continue to captivate me and take my breath away
Writer(s): Giorgio Moroder, Tom Whitlock Copyright: Sony/ATV Harmony, WB Music Corp.
Contributed by Elizabeth N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.