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.
The Greatest Love Of All
Various Artists Lyrics
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Some take to drink
Some men find knowledge, yeah
At least that’s what they think
Some take to violence
Streamlining their dreams
Some sit in silence
Much further to go
Much further to crawl
But one day you’ll find
The greatest love of all
The greatest love of all
The greatest love of all
The load is tough
The path is long
Strewn with rocks, yeah
But you’d be wrong, so wrong
One single spark
Can start a prairie fire
When one man speaks truth
He fills this world with pure desire
Much further to go
Much further to crawl
But one day you’ll find
The greatest love of all
The greatest love of all
The greatest love of all
One day united
One day free
You’ll be rewarded
The one true path is unity
Fruit don’t fall
Too far from the tree
One day we’ll bathe
In true humility
Much further for truth
Much further to fall
I pray that you’ll find
The greatest love of all
The greatest love of all
The greatest love of all
In the song "The Greatest Love of All" by Various Artists, the lyrics paint a picture of different paths people take in life to find fulfillment and happiness. Some people turn to vices like alcohol while others strive for knowledge, but the song suggests that ultimately the greatest love of all is the love we have for ourselves. The song acknowledges that there is a long road to go and many obstacles to overcome, but if we can learn to love ourselves and appreciate our own worth, we can achieve anything we set our minds to.
The lyrics suggest that violence, silence, and other paths can only take us so far, but when we discover the power of love, we can achieve greatness. The song encourages listeners to keep striving and searching for the greatest love of all, which can help us achieve unity and true humility. The final lines of the song emphasize the importance of finding the greatest love of all, the love we have for ourselves and for others, as it can help us achieve our true potential.
Line by Line Meaning
Some men seek solace
Some men search for comfort
Some take to drink
Some turn to alcohol
Some men find knowledge, yeah
At least that’s what they think
Some men believe they've found wisdom
Some take to violence
Streamlining their dreams
Some resort to aggression to achieve their aspirations
Some sit in silence
And learn what love can mean
Some reflect in quietude and discover the true meaning of love
Much further to go
Much further to crawl
But one day you’ll find
The greatest love of all
The greatest love of all
The greatest love of all
There's a long journey ahead, but one day you'll discover the greatest form of love
The load is tough
The path is long
Strewn with rocks, yeah
But you’d be wrong, so wrong
The journey has obstacles, but giving up is not the answer
One single spark
Can start a prairie fire
When one man speaks truth
He fills this world with pure desire
One person's actions can have a profound effect on the world
One day united
One day free
You’ll be rewarded
The one true path is unity
When the world is united and free, we'll receive our ultimate reward
Fruit don’t fall
Too far from the tree
One day we’ll bathe
In true humility
We're all influenced by our surroundings, and one day we'll embody genuine humility
Much further for truth
Much further to fall
I pray that you’ll find
The greatest love of all
The greatest love of all
The greatest love of all
The journey for truth is a long and difficult one, but it's worth it to attain the greatest love
Contributed by Ian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.