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.
This Is Me
Various Artists Lyrics
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From California to the New York island
From the red wood forest to the Gulf Stream waters
This land was made for you and Me
As I was walking that ribbon of highway
I saw above me that endless skyway
I saw below me that golden valley
I've roamed and rambled and I followed my footsteps
To the sparkling sands of her diamond desert
And all around me a voice was sounding
This land was made for you and me
When the sun came shining, and I was strolling
And the wheat fields waving and the dust clouds rolling
As the fog was lifting a voice was chanting
This land was made for you and me
As I went walking I saw a sign there
And on the sign it said "No Trespassing"
But on the other side it didn't say nothing
That side was made for you and me
In the shadow of the steeple I saw my people
By the relief office I seen my people
As they stood there hungry, I stood there asking
Is this land made for you and me?
Nobody living can ever stop me
As I go walking that freedom highway
Nobody living can ever make me turn back
This land was made for you and me
With my family on the right hand side
And your family on the left
We got married in a single bed
We sang shaker hymns
When your warhorse grandfather had sung
The whole damn Song of Solomon
We toasted health in the front room
We whiled away the afternoon
Ma fleur struck down with sickness
The young medicine man's got his face in a book
There's more bottles than the trees in green England
Not one of them will do my love no good
In the morning I'm light
But in the evening I'm heavy now
Try as I might I just can't keep it steady now
My love
The lyrics of "This Land Is Your Land" by Various Artists is a patriotic song celebrating the beauty and diversity of America. The song was written by Woody Guthrie in 1940 as a response to Irving Berlin's "God Bless America," which Guthrie felt was too sentimental and unrealistic. Guthrie's song speaks about the land belonging to all Americans, regardless of their race, religion, or socioeconomic status. The song reflects the spirit of the times and the struggles of poor people during the Great Depression.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song by emphasizing the vastness and variety of American landscapes. From California to the New York island, from the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters, this land is made for all of us. The second verse describes Guthrie's own travels throughout America and his admiration for its natural beauty. He also hears a voice that seems to echo his own feelings that this land is made for him and for everyone, not just the privileged few.
The third and fourth verses talk about the contradictions in America. On the one hand, there are signs of prosperity and abundance like the wheat fields waving and the diamond desert, but on the other hand, there are signs of poverty, hunger, and injustice, such as the "No Trespassing" sign and the people standing in line at the relief office. Despite these contradictions, Guthrie remains hopeful and asserts that nobody can stop him or make him turn back from his journey on the freedom highway.
Line by Line Meaning
This land is your land This land is my land
This land belongs to all of us
From California to the New York island
This land spans across the entire United States
From the red wood forest to the Gulf Stream waters
This land encompasses a variety of different natural environments
This land was made for you and Me
This land was created for all people to enjoy
As I was walking that ribbon of highway
As I journeyed along the road
I saw above me that endless skyway
I looked up and saw the vast sky above me
I saw below me that golden valley
I looked down and saw the beautiful valley beneath me
This land was made for you and me
This land was created for all people to enjoy
I've roamed and rambled and I followed my footsteps
I've traveled far and wide and retraced my path
To the sparkling sands of her diamond desert
To the sparkling desert filled with diamonds
And all around me a voice was sounding
I heard a voice all around me
This land was made for you and me
This land was created for all people to enjoy
When the sun came shining, and I was strolling
On a sunny day, I was leisurely walking
And the wheat fields waving and the dust clouds rolling
The wheat fields were swaying and dust clouds were moving
As the fog was lifting a voice was chanting
As the fog cleared, a voice was singing
This land was made for you and me
This land was created for all people to enjoy
As I went walking I saw a sign there
While I was walking, I saw a sign
And on the sign it said "No Trespassing"
The sign stated that trespassing was prohibited
But on the other side it didn't say nothing
However, the other side of the sign was blank
That side was made for you and me
That land was meant for everyone to enjoy, despite what the sign said
In the shadow of the steeple I saw my people
I saw my fellow community members near the church
By the relief office I seen my people
I observed my people lining up for aid
As they stood there hungry, I stood there asking
As they waited there hungry, I wondered to myself
Is this land made for you and me?
Is this land truly for everyone to enjoy, or only a select few?
Nobody living can ever stop me
No one can stop me from traveling and exploring
As I go walking that freedom highway
As I walk along the open road of freedom
Nobody living can ever make me turn back
No one can force me to turn back on my path
This land was made for you and me
This land was created for all people to enjoy
With my family on the right hand side
With my family on one side of me
And your family on the left
And your family on the other side
We got married in a single bed
We got married without much to our name
We sang shaker hymns
We sang religious songs in the Shaker style
When your warhorse grandfather had sung
Your brave and experienced grandfather sang
The whole damn Song of Solomon
He sang the entire Song of Solomon
We toasted health in the front room
We raised a toast to our health in the living room
We whiled away the afternoon
We passed the time together
Ma fleur struck down with sickness
My loved one, Ma Fleur, fell ill
The young medicine man's got his face in a book
A young medicine man is studying to heal her
There's more bottles than the trees in green England
There are many medicine bottles that are being used to treat her
Not one of them will do my love no good
None of them are helping my loved one recover
In the morning I'm light
I feel light and carefree in the morning
But in the evening I'm heavy now
But as the day goes on, I feel weighed down and troubled
Try as I might I just can't keep it steady now
Despite my efforts, I can't seem to regain my composure now
My love
My beloved partner
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Woody Guthrie
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日本語訳
I'm not a stranger to the dark
私は暗闇には慣れているわ
Hide away, they say
隠れてろ、人々は言うの
'Cause we don't want your broken parts
私の壊れた部品はいらないって
I've learned to be ashamed of all my scars
私は自分の欠点を恥じてきたわ
Run away, they say
どっか行け、人々は言うの
No one will love you as you are
誰もありのままのお前のことなんか愛さない、と
But I won't let them break me down to dust
でも私は誰にもゴミ扱いさせないわ
I know that there's a place for us
だって居場所がある事を知っているもの
For we are glorious
私たちが輝ける場所を
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
鋭い言葉が私を切り裂こうとしても
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out
洪水を起こして、溺れさせてやる
I am brave, I am bruised
私は勇敢よ、私は傷つけられた者
I am who I'm meant to be, this is me
これが私のあるべき姿なの、これが私よ
Look out 'cause here I come
気をつけなさい、私が行くわよ
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum
自分で叩くビートにのって進むの
I'm not scared to be seen
見られることは恐れない
I make no apologies, this is me
謝ったりしないわ、これが私だもの
Another round of bullets hits my skin
無数の弾丸が私の肌に当たる
Well, fire away
えぇ、撃てばいいわ
'cause today, I won't let the shame sink in
今日は、恥ずかしさに落ち込んだりしないもの
We are bursting through the barricades
バリケードを突き進んで
And reaching for the sun (we are warriors)
そして太陽に手を伸ばすのよ（私たちは戦士よ）
Yeah, that's what we've become
えぇ、これが私たちにふさわしい姿よ
Won't let them break me down to dust
私をゴミのように扱わさせないわ
I know that there's a place for us
だって私たちの居場所を知っているもの
For we are glorious
私たちが輝ける場所を
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
鋭い言葉が私を切り裂こうとしても
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out
洪水を起こして、溺れさせてやる
I am brave, I am bruised
私は勇敢よ、私は傷つけられた者
I am who I'm meant to be, this is me
これが私のあるべき姿なの、これが私よ
Look out 'cause here I come
気をつけなさい、私が行くわよ
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum
自分で叩くビートにのって進むの
I'm not scared to be seen
見られることは恐れない
I make no apologies, this is me
謝ったりしないわ、これが私だもの
...This is me
…これが私よ
And I know that I deserve your love
私は愛される価値があることを知っている
There's nothing I'm not worthy of
私にふさわしくないものなんて何もないのよ
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
鋭い言葉が私を切り裂こうとしても
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out
洪水を起こして、溺れさせてやる
This is brave, This is bruised
私は勇敢よ、私は傷つけられたわ
This is who I'm meant to be, this is me
これが私のあるべき姿なの、これが私よ
Look out 'cause here I come
(look out 'cause here I come)
気をつけなさい、私が行くわよ
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum
(marching on, marching, marching on)
自分で叩くビートにのって進むの
I'm not scared to be seen
見られることは恐れない
I make no apologies, this is me
謝ったりしないわ、これが私だもの
I'm gonna send a flood
洪水をおこして
Gonna drown them out
溺れさせてあげるわ
(...this is me)
これが私よ
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I am not a stranger to the dark
Hide away, they say
'Cause we don't want your broken parts
I've learned to be ashamed of all my scars
Run away, they say
No one'll love you as you are
But I won't let them break me down to dust
I know that there's a place for us
For we are glorious
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown 'em out
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum
I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh
Another round of bullets hits my skin
Well, fire away 'cause today, I won't let the shame sink in
We are bursting through the barricades and
Reaching for the sun (we are warriors)
Yeah, that's what we've become (yeah, that's what we've become)
I won't let them break me down to dust
I know that there's a place for us
For we are glorious
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown 'em out
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum
I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh
This is me
and I know that I deserve your love
(Oh-oh-oh-oh) there's nothing I'm not worthy of
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh)
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown 'em out
This is brave, this is bruised
This is who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come (look out 'cause here I come)
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum (marching on, marching, marching on)
I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
(Oh, oh, oh) I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown 'em out
I'm gonna send a flood
Gonna drown 'em out (oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh)
Oh
This is me
@AlternateHistoryHub
Hello random person seeing this. Yeah this fuckin musical is fantastic. Pass it on
@janne2267
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@donnaselley4782
@@janne2267 hello, random person, I will be here for you if you need someone to talk to. Pass it on
@sodaaddict8658
This is one of my favourite songs
@donnaselley4782
@@janne2267 😥😥😥😥
@donnaselley4782
@@janne2267 sorry. Pass it on
@AnakhaSilver
I love this song with all my heart. "And I know that I deserve your love. There's nothing I'm not worthy of!" is such a powerful declaration.
@Yuto_The_GentleMan._.
Agreed
@RedRoseSeptember22
That's my favorite part of the song :D
@welovephilippineswithmylov5419
wehh hehehe anak ng tokwa yan drama