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.
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Various Artists Lyrics
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Another sister's shootin' heroin tomorrow
Amputees in Freetown
Sierra Leone's
The church wasn't honest
The state put the youth in a harness
Creatin' hostility among us
Teacher said no college
People wanna bomb us
More people gotta scatter and run from us
You can blame it on Zeus and Apollo and Adonis
But what you've done here
Is put yourself between a bullet and a target
And it won't be long before
You're pulling yourself away
But what you've done here
Is put yourself between a bullet and a target
And it won't be long before
You're pulling yourself away
I've been knowing her for years
I've been seeing her for years she got dark, dark wavy hair
With a voice like she just don't care
She got a skirt with a halter top
She's got a dad who never gave a fuck
She drink a beer with a malted shot
She got knocked up in a pickup truck
But she got engaged when she was nineteen
To this dude who was acting insane
Had a .45 that he always cleaned
Said one day one day one too many days
Now she ducked and she ran away
Never to be heard from, never to be seen
I check the cover of a magazine
I'm just wondering how, just wondering how
But what you've done here
Is put yourself between a bullet and a target
And it won't be long before
You're pulling yourself away
These lyrics are from the song "Bullet and a Target," which has been performed by multiple artists, including Citizen Cope, John Mayer, and Mac Miller. The lyrics focus on a variety of societal issues, including drug addiction, amputations, dishonesty in religion and government, and the feeling of being trapped and unable to achieve success. The song uses vivid descriptions and raw emotions to paint a picture of a world that is often cruel and unforgiving.
In the first stanza, the lyrics touch on issues of addiction and poverty, with references to a sister shooting heroin and amputees in a war-torn country. The church and state are both criticized for their role in causing hostility and preventing young people from achieving their goals. Despite this, the youth in the song are determined to make a better life for themselves, even if they have to overcome numerous obstacles to do so.
The second stanza focuses on a specific woman who has faced her own struggles. She has a troubled past, but she refuses to be defined solely by her mistakes. The singer of the song is fascinated by her and wants to know more about her life. Despite her difficulties, she has managed to escape a dangerous situation and start over. The lyrics convey a sense of admiration for her strength and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Mr. Dali Lamas
The name is a reference to the Tibetan spiritual leader, implying that the singer is seeking guidance or enlightenment.
Another sister's shootin' heroin tomorrow
This line highlights the ongoing struggle of addiction and the sense of hopelessness surrounding it, implying that it is a common occurrence.
Amputees in Freetown / Sierra Leone's
This line draws attention to the suffering of war and poverty in Sierra Leone, particularly the number of amputations that occurred during the country's civil war.
The church wasn't honest
This line suggests that the church, as an institution, is not always truthful and may hold secrets or perpetuate harmful teachings.
The state put the youth in a harness / Creatin' hostility among us
This line implies that the government has failed to provide opportunities for young people, leading to a sense of frustration and anger which can result in conflict.
Teacher said no college / Still the kid's gotta get a check with a couple commas
This line implies that the traditional path of going to college may not be accessible or desirable for everyone, but there are still ways of making money and being successful.
People wanna bomb us / More people gotta scatter and run from us
This line speaks to the violence and aggression in the world, suggesting that people's actions have consequences and can create fear and destruction for others.
You can blame it on Zeus and Apollo and Adonis
This line sarcastically suggests that blaming external forces or deities for one's problems is unhelpful.
But what you've done here / Is put yourself between a bullet and a target / And it won't be long before / You're pulling yourself away
These lines warn the listener that their actions have put them in danger and that they should be prepared to face the consequences if they continue on this path.
I've been knowing her for years / I've been seeing her for years she got dark, dark wavy hair / With a voice like she just don't care / She got a skirt with a halter top
This verse describes a woman whom the artist knows well, highlighting her physical appearance and attitude.
She's got a dad who never gave a fuck / She drink a beer with a malted shot / She got knocked up in a pickup truck
These lines suggest that the woman comes from a dysfunctional family and may engage in self-destructive behavior, but the singer still has an affinity for her.
But she got engaged when she was nineteen / To this dude who was acting insane / Had a .45 that he always cleaned / Said one day one day one too many days / Now she ducked and she ran away / Never to be heard from, never to be seen
This verse tells a story of a woman who got engaged to a man who exhibited dangerous behavior and ultimately had to flee for her safety, suggesting that she may have been in an abusive relationship.
I check the cover of a magazine / I'm just wondering how, just wondering how
This line implies that the singer is curious about the woman's whereabouts and what has become of her, perhaps even searching for her in magazines or other media.
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