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 Hunt
Various Artists Lyrics
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withered away
The sun keeps getting closer, sinking a little slower
everyday
Ooo it's getting louder at the lights, music clashing in
the street, moon shining on the parking lot dolls
Tanned legs in the nights, sliding out of the sea,
stilettos at the crosswalk
out' feeling
I feel it creeping in every day's a weekend and I'm
drowning in the freedom
Blame it on the bikinis, party girls, and martinis and
the sunshine
Private school daughters that never go under water,
keeping their hair just right
I know in September, I'm a remember how much I love
her
I'm single for the suh-uh-uh single for the summer
I've gone off the deep end, the company I'm keeping
is messing me up
The good girls at home sleeping, while I'm out
creeping til the sun comes up
Ooo I've got my phone faced down, and my hair
combed back, riding round getting good at the game
Saying the wrong things right, chasing midtown girls
holding hands and forgetting their names
I graduated but every year in May I get that 'schools
out' feeling
Don't wanna leave and pretend that I'm not a cheater
and I can't help leaving
Blame it on the bikinis, party girls, and martinis and
the sunshine
Private school daughters that never go under water
keeping their hair just right
I know in September, I'm a remember how much I love
her
I'm single for the suh-uh-uh single for the summer
All of these pretty young thangs (pretty young thangs)
Can make you forget a goodbye's sad
Tryin' to make a good guy bad
Blame it on the bikinis, party girls, and martinis and
the sunshine
Private school daughters that never go under water
keeping their hair just right
I know in September, I'm a remember how much I love
her
I'm single for the suh-uh-uh single for the summer
I'm single for the suh-uh-uh single for the summer
Why do I love all of these city girls
Why do I love all of these city girls
Why do I love all of these city girls with pretty eyes,
down on Demonbreun
Broken hearted rich girls, the debutantes, the small
town runaways
All dolled up at the bar, with debit cards, they don't
know how pretty they are
City girls, city girls
The Hunt is a song about the joys and recklessness of youth. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of summertime in the city, where days are long, and nights blend into one another. The singer reminisces about the excitement of graduating school and feeling the freedom of summer break every year, even though they have already graduated. The party scene is glamourized with images of music blaring, tanned legs by the sea, and stilettos clicking on crosswalks, and it becomes clear that the singer is caught up in this lifestyle. They are single for the summer, hanging out with a questionable crowd and spending their time chasing midtown girls while forgetting their names.
Despite enjoying the frivolousness of summer, the singer acknowledges that their actions have consequences. They know that come September, they will miss the person they truly love, and they will not be able to avoid being a cheater. The temptation is too strong, all the pretty young things and City Girls make it hard to stay true to just one. The Hunt is a bittersweet song, as the singer knows they are living the kind of life that can damage any meaningful relationships they have, but they also cannot help themselves as they indulge in the hedonistic pleasures of summertime.
Line by Line Meaning
The new years getting older, the February roses are withered away
Time is passing and things are changing, evident through the wilting of February's hallmark flower.
The sun keeps getting closer, sinking a little slower everyday
The aging process of time is that much clearer in sunsets which become slower and more drawn out as time goes on.
Ooo it's getting louder at the lights, music clashing in the street, moon shining on the parking lot dolls
City life is a chaotic symphony, with lights, sounds, and scenes converging in perfect harmony under the moonlight.
Tanned legs in the nights, sliding out of the sea, stilettos at the crosswalk
The nighttime scene is teeming with life as ladies step out, tanned and ready to strut, ready for whatever the evening holds for them.
I graduated but every year in May I get that 'schools out' feeling
The feeling of freedom and excitement that one experiences during summer break, never quite fading regardless of the number of years that have passed since graduating.
I feel it creeping in every day's a weekend and I'm drowning in the freedom
Life is all about endless possibilities and the freedom to make your own choices, yet it can be overwhelming to navigate it all, without the strict structure of academic or work life.
Blame it on the bikinis, party girls, and martinis and the sunshine
The carefree summer living is characterized by everything tropically vibrant, the parties you go to, the people you meet and share these moments with, and the rays of the sun that gently cast their warmth upon everything.
Private school daughters that never go under water, keeping their hair just right
Women who appear to have everything figured out, who keep up appearances and are in control of everything, thus never letting their guard down completely or truly letting loose.
I know in September, I'm a remember how much I love her
While the summer brings with it endless possibilities and a host of exciting adventures, it also has an end date, and the artist is keenly aware that love and all its attachments could sneak up on him before he knows it.
I'm single for the suh-uh-uh single for the summer
The unattached feeling of being single in the summer is incredibly liberating, giving you the freedom to explore, discover, and most importantly, love without restrictions.
I've gone off the deep end, the company I'm keeping is messing me up
The emotional and psychological toll of the summer's carefree existence is difficult to manage, given the sometimes unpredictable nature of the people one encounters and the experiences that unfold. It's easy to lose sight of what is important amidst all the fun and games.
The good girls at home sleeping, while I'm out creeping til the sun comes up
The dichotomy of the summer is that while some people are busy sleeping offline and hiding away, the nightlife calls to those who want to live life at its fullest, No opportunities to create memorable moments should ever be wasted.
Ooo I've got my phone faced down, and my hair combed back, riding round getting good at the game
The singer has assemblance of control over their life and the people in it right now, ignoring certain things while focusing on others, all at their whim and control.
Saying the wrong things right, chasing midtown girls holding hands and forgetting their names
The singer is playing a dangerous and flirtatious game of living in the moment and not quite remembering what took place or who they were with after.
Don't wanna leave and pretend that I'm not a cheater and I can't help leaving
Summer presents a time to engage in all types of vices and indulgences in the name of fun, but poignant reminders linger that things could end up going terribly wrong, though one resigns themselves to just going with the flow and seeing how everything pans out.
All of these pretty young thangs (pretty young thangs) Can make you forget a goodbye's sad Tryin' to make a good guy bad
The encounters we have during life's peak moments of indulgence could have a profound effect on our psyche, making it easy to forget about our real responsibilities and to transform ourselves into people we don’t recognize anymore.
Why do I love all of these city girls With pretty eyes, down on Demonbreun Broken-hearted rich girls, debutantes, small-town runaways All dolled up at the bar, with debit cards, they don't know how pretty they are
The city has an inherent mystique that only becomes more tantalizing come summer. City girls represent all the fun, quintessential struggles that the human condition endures in life; they come from all walks of life and are forms of escapism. Ultimately, love is possible anywhere, especially when it's unexpected and unsolicited.
City girls, city girls
City girls encapsulate many significant experiences for those who fall in love with them. They may not necessarily all be the same, but the city girls embody summer.”
Writer(s): Jim Steinman, Andrew Lloyd Webber
Contributed by Charlotte S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.