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 Prรถfrock, 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 Tide Is High
Various Artists Lyrics
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Yeah, Yeah
Never Give up
The tide is high but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your #1
The tide is high but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your #1
I'm not the kind of girl who gives up just like that
Oh, no
It's not the things you do to me that tease and hurt me bad
But it's the way you do the things you do to me
I'm not the kinda of girl who gives up just like that
Oh, no
The tide is high but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your #1
The tide is high but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your #1
Number one
Number one
Every girl wants you to be her man
But I'll wait right here 'till it's my turn
I'm not the kinda of girl who gives up just like that
Oh, no
The tide is high but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your #1
The tide is high but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your #1
Number one
Number one
Everytime that I get the feeling
You give me something to believe in
Everytime that I got you near me
I know the way that I want it to be
But you know I'm going to take me chance now
I'm gonna make it happen somehow
And you know I can take the pressure
A moments pain for a lifetime pleasure
Every girl wants you to be her man
But I'll wait right here 'till it's my turn
I'm not the kinda of girl who gives up just like that
Oh, no
The tide is high but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your #1
The tide is high but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your #1
Number one
Number one
Everytime that I get the feeling
You give me something to believe in
Everytime that I got you near me
I know the way that I want it to be
But you know I'm going to take me chance now
I'm gonna make it happen somehow
And you know I can take the pressure
A moments pain for a lifetime pleasure
The tide is high but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your #1
The tide is high but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your #1
The song, "The Tide Is High," performed by Various Artists is about a woman who is confident in her love for her man and is willing to hold on to him despite the challenges they face. She declares that she will never give up on him, no matter how high the tide may get. This metaphorical representation of the tide represents the tough times in their relationship, but she is committed to working through them. The woman believes that she has what it takes to be his number one, despite the fact that every girl wants him to be her man. She believes that he gives her something to believe in, and she knows that the way she wants their relationship to be is possible.
The woman acknowledges that the man in question may do things that tease and hurt her, but she is more concerned with the way he does those things. She says that she is not the kind of girl who gives up easily, and she will wait for him until it's her turn. She wants to be his number one, and as such, she is willing to take chances and make things happen somehow.
The song is a catchy tune that was originally written and recorded by John Holt in 1967. It has since been covered by numerous artists, including Blondie, who had a massive hit with their version in 1980. The song has appeared in many movies, including The Wedding Singer, The Parent Trap, and White Chicks, among others. The song was also featured in a popular commercial for the soft drink Tango.
Line by Line Meaning
Never give up
Encouraging oneself to stay persistent and not lose hope
Yeah, Yeah
Enthusiastically agreeing or showing excitement
The tide is high but I'm holding on
Despite difficult circumstances, I am persevering and not giving up
I'm gonna be your #1
I will become your top priority or the best you have ever had
I'm not the kind of girl who gives up just like that
I am not someone who easily gives up or quits
It's not the things you do to me that tease and hurt me bad
Your actions may not purposely cause pain, but the way you do them hurts me nonetheless
But it's the way you do the things you do to me
The manner in which you treat me is more hurtful than the specific actions
Number one
The highest position or priority
Every girl wants you to be her man
You are a desirable partner that many women desire to be with
But I'll wait right here 'till it's my turn
I will patiently wait for my chance to be with you and not rush ahead of others
Every time that I get the feeling, You give me something to believe in
Your presence or actions reassure me and give me hope
I know the way that I want it to be
I have a clear idea or expectation of how I want our relationship to be
But you know I'm going to take my chance now, I'm gonna make it happen somehow
I am ready to take a risk and make our connection progress, regardless of any obstacles
And you know I can take the pressure, A moment's pain for a lifetime pleasure
I am strong enough to endure difficulties or discomfort in pursuit of long-term happiness
The tide is high but I'm holding on
Even though external factors or situations are challenging, I am persisting and not giving up
Number one
The highest position or priority
Writer(s): Bill Padley, Howard Anthony Barrett, Jeremy Peter Godfrey, John Kenneth Holt, Tyrone Evans
Contributed by Gabriella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@r5t6y7u8
Can we all take a minute and appreciate YouTube and the internet?
Imagine reading in the 1980s that Blondie's song was a cover from some Jamaican group in 1967. Imagine scouring record stores trying to find this. With no vintage record stores in your area, you'd have to call a radio station to request this song or order the album through the mail.
I found out two minutes ago Blondie's song was a cover and pulled this up, instantly and for free.
@owenleal
"Some Jamaican group"
@markyeeee
@@owenleal True., Paragons are pretty famous...but I think the comment was well intentioned
@GeeWhizzzz
Yes my exact recurring thoughts
The internet and the birth of Youtube
Found so many gems I hadn't heard in over 40 years
And new ones too. Still scouring / hunting.
Life is good.
@benjsmithproductions
@@markyeeee I'd argue in the grand scheme of popular music, the Paragons are indeed a pretty deep cut.
@markyeeee
@@benjsmithproductions I think the original comment was well intentioned but "some reggae band" sounds a little dismissive. If you are a reggae fan they are well known and well regarded. Granted they do not have world wide fame. I don't think we really disagree.
@giucampa8225
Is always amazing to discover the original
@jaelie8398
Giu Campa
Very
@jean-louisrostan3432
Oui et la vidรฉo n'est pas mal non plus.
@stephanienewbern769
Agree 200%