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 Time
Various Artists Lyrics
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Jump up
Jump up
Ah say
Jump and put your hands up
Jump up
Jump up
Ah say jump and put your hands up
Jump up
Ah say jump and put your hands up
Jump up
Jump up
Palance! Mashing up de place
Palance! Jump up and mash up de place
Palance! Mashing up de place
Palance! Jump up and break up de place
Palance! Mashing up de place
Palance! Throw your rag in they face
Palance! Mashing up de place
We doh care bout de ressesion
All we want to do is have fun
Jumping up in de blazing sun blazing sun blazing sun
Some have energy
Some have none
Wham to you don't tell me you bun
We ent leaving til de ting done
Done done done done done
This year we palancing
And everybody joining in
No time for sleepin
I drinking anything you bring
Sexy girls in de lime
Come on fellas take a wine
We eh leaving none behind
Cause we come to jump we done make up we mind to
Jump up
Jump up
Ah say
Jump and put your hands up
Jump up
Jump up
Ah say jump and put your hands up
Jump up
Jump up
Ah say jump and put your hands up
Jump up
Jump up
Palance! Mashing up de place
Palance! Jump up and mash up de place
Palance! Mashing up de place
Palance! Jump up and break up de place
Palance! Mashing up de place
Palance! Throw your rag in they face
Palance! Mashing up de place
Palance in de savannah
Jumping up in panorama
Girl just wave up your bandana bandana bandana
Jumping up in de Mardi Gras
Drinking everything by de bar
Show dem girls you have de stamina stamina stamina
I Doh ever want to be late
Sexy girls dem outside degate
Badman yuh wasting my time
If yuh sticking stay behind
Man ready to bump and grind
So much sexy girls in de lime
We not leaving none behind
Cause we come to jump we done make up we mind to
Jump up
Jump up
Ah say
Jump and put your hands up
Jump up
Jump up
Ah say jump and put your hands up
Jump up
Jump up
Ah say jump and put your hands up
Jump up
Jump up
Palance! Mashing up de place
Palance! Jump up and mash up de place
Palance! Mashing up de place
Palance! Jump up and break up de place
Palance! Mashing up de place
Palance! Throw your rag in they face
Palance! Mashing up de place
Palancing when we on de road
Watch we palancing watch we palancing
Yes we toting any load
Watch we palancing watch we palancing
Take a jump jump jump Take a jump up bydetruck
Take a jump jump jump Let we jump and mash it up
Take a jump jump jump Take a jump up bydetruck
Take a jump jump jump Let we jump and mash it up
I doh ever want to be late
Sexy girls dem outside degate
Badman yuh wasting my time
If yuh sticking stay behind
Man ready to bump and grind
So much sexy girls in delime
We not leaving none behind
Cause we come to jump we done make up we mind to
Jump up
Jump up
I say
Jump and put your hands up
Jump up
Jump up
I say jump and put your hands up
Jump up
Jump up
I say jump and put your hands up
Jump up
Jump up
Aye yay aye
Palance! Mashing up de place
Palance! Jump up and mash up de place
Palance! Mashing up de place
Palance! Jump up and break up de place
Palance! Mashing up de place
Palance! Throw your rag in they face
Palance! Mashing up de place
Palancing when we on de road
Watch we palancing watch we palancing
Yes we toting any load
Watch we palancing watch we palancing
The lyrics of the song "This Time" by Various Artists is about people having fun and not worrying about the recession. The song talks about jumping up, and putting your hands up, which is a common Caribbean expression for simply enjoying life, dancing and being free. The lyrics also refer to a specific dance called "Palance," which is becoming a popular phenomenon in the Caribbean. The dance involves jumping up and down and waving a rag in the air, which is mentioned in the chorus. The song celebrates the start of the carnival season when people come together to have a good time.
Throughout the song, the artist emphasizes unity and inclusivity. It is clear that the song is intended not to exclude anyone, as the artist asks every person to jump up and put their hands up in the air. The lyrics refer to guys taking a wine with sexy girls, and everybody joining in on the dance. The song highlights the importance of togetherness and breaking down barriers.
The song represents the life and culture of the Caribbean, where people come together to enjoy parties, carnivals, and festivities. The lyrics represent not only the Caribbean's party culture but also the spirit of resilience in face of adversity. Despite the economic troubles, the people of the Caribbean know how to enjoy themselves and remain united.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody!
Addressing the crowd, calling for their attention and participation
Jump up
Encouraging everyone to jump with excitement
Ah say
Emphasizing the direction and command
Jump and put your hands up
Directing people to jump while raising their hands in the air
Palance! Mashing up de place
Celebrating the energetic and lively atmosphere of the event
Palance! Jump up and mash up de place
Commanding everyone to jump up and add to the energy of the event
Palance! Throw your rag in they face
Encouraging the crowd to let loose and have fun by tossing their rags around
We doh care bout de ressesion
Showing that the problems of the world will not dampen their spirits and enjoyment
All we want to do is have fun
Prioritizing having a good time over anything else
Jumping up in de blazing sun blazing sun blazing sun
Braving the heat to have fun and enjoy the event
Some have energy
Recognizing that some people have more energy than others
Some have none
Acknowledging that some people are less energetic
Wham to you don't tell me you bun
Asking someone why they look unhappy or annoyed
We ent leaving til de ting done
Declaring that they will stay until the event is over, indicating their commitment to have fun
This year we palancing
Referring to a popular dance called 'palancing' that everyone is doing this year
And everybody joining in
Showing that everyone is enjoying and participating in the dance
No time for sleepin
Indicating that they will not waste any time sleeping, and instead, will continue to enjoy the event
I drinking anything you bring
Willingness to try any drink or participate in any activity to keep the party going
Sexy girls in de lime
Referring to the attractive ladies at the event who are part of the celebration
Come on fellas take a wine
Encouraging the men to get closer and dance with the ladies
Cause we come to jump we done make up we mind to
A reminder that they came to have fun and jump, and nothing will sway their decision
Palance in de savannah
Describing the location of the event, as the 'savannah'
Jumping up in panorama
Celebrating the Panorama event and jumping up to the beautiful music being played
Girl just wave up your bandana bandana bandana
Asking the female attendees to wave their bandanas in celebration
Jumping up in de Mardi Gras
Partaking in the Mardi Gras festivities and jumping up in excitement
Drinking everything by de bar
Enjoying every drink offered at the bar to keep their spirits up
Show dem girls you have de stamina stamina stamina
Encouraging the men to show the ladies their endurance and energy by continuing to dance and jump
Badman yuh wasting my time
Chiding someone who is downplaying the fun and wasting others' time
If yuh sticking stay behind
Telling people who are not fully invested in having fun to stay behind and not participate
Man ready to bump and grind
Men are ready to dance closer and enjoy the proximity with the ladies
Take a jump jump jump Let we jump and mash it up
Repeating the call to jump and enjoy the event and dance
I doh ever want to be late
An assurance that they will show up on time for any future events and miss none of the fun
Aye yay aye
A chant to rally everyone together and hype them up
Palancing when we on de road
Referring to the popular dance while they are traveling between events
Yes we toting any load
A declaration that they are ready to travel and attend events while carrying all necessary equipment and supplies
Contributed by London S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ZaneAlgogh
Spending my July 4th listening to this
@violetmancini9786
It's happening again
@daredevil6145
Thanks RYM for Showing me This
@koolaid9811
High concept, high execution
@daredevil6145
14:35
I slept comfortably while listening to this,
37:41
Woke up to this in my ears, scared shitless. DAMN
@jackalacka507
Say Hello to Allah might be one of the most disturbing things I've ever listened to, absolutely devastating album
@snoofa.
I agree
@reverenz
Truly amazing yet disturbing album
@mothspine4934
heartbreaking
@blackhouseblackhouseblackhouse
Genuinely shocking