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 Weekend
Various Artists Lyrics
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Everyone's looking at you, oh
Everyone's wondering, will you come out tonight
Everyone's trying to get it right, get it right
Everybody's working for the weekend
Everybody wants a little romance
Everybody's goin' off the deep end
You want a piece of my heart
You better start from start
You wanna be in the show
Come on baby lets go
Everyone's looking to see if it was you
Everyone wants you to come through
Everyone's hoping it'll all work out
Everyone's waiting they're holding out
Everybody's working for the weekend
Everybody wants a little romance
Everybody's goin' off the deep end
Everybody needs a second chance, oh
You want a piece of my heart
You better start from start
You wanna be in the show
Come on baby lets go
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You want a piece of my heart
You better start from start
You wanna be in the show
Come on baby lets go
You want a piece of my heart
You better start from start
You wanna be in the show
Come on baby lets go
The lyrics to Various Artists' song "Loverboy" depict a scenario where the singer is the center of attention and scrutiny from everyone around them. The first verse suggests that all eyes are on the singer, with everyone watching to see their actions and decisions. People are curious if the singer will come out for the night, and everyone is trying to figure out what the right course of action should be.
The chorus reveals a universal desire for a break from the daily grind and a yearning for some excitement and love. "Everybody's working for the weekend" reflects the common longing to escape the repetitive routine of work and indulge in some leisure time. The lyrics convey the human desire for romance and the feeling of going off the deep end, representing a willingness to take risks and let loose. The reference to needing a second chance suggests that everyone has their own struggles and wants an opportunity for redemption or a fresh start.
In the repeated lines, the singer warns someone who wants to claim a piece of their heart that they need to start from the beginning, implying that trust and genuine connection should be built gradually. The invitation to be a part of the show signifies an invitation to participate fully in the singer's life, with an emphasis on shared experiences and living in the moment.
Overall, "Loverboy" portrays a situation where everyone's attention is focused on the singer, highlighting the universal yearning for excitement, love, and a chance to break free from the monotonous routine of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone's watching, to see what you will do
All eyes are on you, eagerly waiting to see your actions and decisions.
Everyone's looking at you, oh
Everyone's focused on you, paying close attention to your every move.
Everyone's wondering, will you come out tonight
Everyone's curious if you will join them tonight.
Everyone's trying to get it right, get it right
Everyone's putting in effort to do things correctly, to get things right.
Everybody's working for the weekend
Everyone is putting in hard work during the week, anticipating the arrival of the weekend.
Everybody wants a little romance
Everyone desires a bit of romantic excitement or passion in their lives.
Everybody's goin' off the deep end
Everyone is acting irrationally or impulsively, going to extremes.
Everybody needs a second chance, oh
Everyone desires another opportunity or a fresh start.
You want a piece of my heart
You desire a deep emotional connection with me.
You better start from start
You should begin from the beginning, demonstrating your genuine intentions.
You wanna be in the show
You aspire to be a part of something exciting or noteworthy.
Come on baby let's go
Let's embark on this journey together, taking action and seizing opportunities.
Everyone's looking to see if it was you
Everyone is searching for confirmation if it was indeed you who accomplished something.
Everyone wants you to come through
Everyone eagerly hopes that you will meet their expectations or fulfill promises.
Everyone's hoping it'll all work out
Everyone has their fingers crossed, wishing for a positive resolution.
Everyone's waiting they're holding out
Everyone is patiently waiting, holding onto hope for a desired outcome.
You want a piece of my heart
You desire a deep emotional connection with me.
You better start from start
You should begin from the beginning, demonstrating your genuine intentions.
You wanna be in the show
You aspire to be a part of something exciting or noteworthy.
Come on baby let's go
Let's embark on this journey together, taking action and seizing opportunities.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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