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 first time ever I saw your face
Various Artists Lyrics
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I thought the sun rose in your eyes
And the moon and the stars
Were the gifts you gave
To the dark, and the endless sky
My love.
And the first time, ever i kissed your mouth
Like the trembling heart
Of a captive bird
That was there, at my command
My love.
And the first time, ever i lay with you
I felt your heart so close to mine
And i know our joy
Would fill the earth
And last, til the end of time
My love.
And last, til the end of time.
The first time, ever i saw
Your face
Your face
Your fa-ace
Your face.
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Various Artists is a love song that expresses the singer's emotions and the intensity of their love. The first verse describes the singer's first encounter with their lover and how enchanting they appeared to them. The lover's eyes are compared to the sun and the moon, and the stars were the gifts they gave to the dark, endless sky, expressing the profound awe the singer felt in their presence.
The second verse details the moment of the singer's first kiss with their loved one. They felt the earth move in their hands, much like the trembling heart of a captive bird, acknowledging the intense, overwhelming feelings that come with being in such close proximity and experiencing such passion. In the third verse, the singer sings about the first time they made love, feeling their heart so close to their loved one's and expressing their belief that their joy would fill the earth and last until the end of time.
These verses together reveal a love that is all-consuming, intense and everlasting. The mention of nature, from the sun and the moon to the trembling of the earth, emphasize how all-encompassing and powerful the singer's love is, expressing the extent to which every aspect of their being is affected by the presence of their loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
The first time, ever i saw your face
When I first saw you, it was as if the sun rose in your eyes and you brought light to my world.
And the moon and the stars
Your presence was so powerful that it felt like the moon and stars were the gifts you brought with you; giving light and life to the dark and endless sky.
Were the gifts you gave
Your gifts were not material, but the warm feeling of love and companionship that fills the space around us.
To the dark, and the endless sky
You shone so bright that even the darkness and the endless sky felt illuminated by your presence.
My love.
As I saw you for the first time, I knew that I would love you forever.
And the first time, ever I kissed your mouth
The moment we kissed, it felt like the earth moved beneath me, and my world shifted.
I felt the earth move in my hands
It was a physical sensation that was so powerful and transformative that it felt like the trembling heart of a captive bird in my hands.
Like the trembling heart
The kiss was so intense that it felt like the heart of a captive bird, scared, but safe in my hands.
Of a captive bird
It was like I held something precious in my hands that I could command, something rare and wonderful.
That was there, at my command
The moment was a true testament to the power of love and the command that we have over our lives in its presence.
My love.
The kiss was a moment of true connection that solidified our love for each other.
And the first time, ever I lay with you
As we lay together for the first time, I felt your heart beating close to mine and knew that we were meant to be together.
I felt your heart so close to mine
It was a moment of true intimacy and closeness, where our physical and emotional selves were intertwined.
And I know our joy
Our joy was so profound that I knew that it could fill the world.
Would fill the earth
Our love was a power that could move mountains and light up the darkness, bringing joy and happiness to all.
And last, til the end of time
Our love will always stand the test of time, enduring through thick and thin, forever and ever.
My love.
Our love was a pure, true and unbreakable bond that would last forever, a powerful affirmation of our hearts' desires.
And last, til the end of time.
Our love would stand the test of eternity, through all the ups and downs and the twists and turns of life.
The first time, ever I saw
The moment of our first meeting was a poignant and unforgettable one that resonated deeply with me.
Your face
It was your face that captivated me, a shining light in my life that would never fade away.
Your face
Your face was the light of my life, the one true beacon of hope that I would always cherish and adore.
Your fa-ace
Your face was so precious and unique that I could never let it go, a true work of art that spoke to my heart.
Your face.
The memory of your face is etched deep in my mind, a true expression of the beauty and joy that we shared.
Contributed by Jayden C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.