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.
Tightrope
Various Artists Lyrics
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She was like what you want me to choose?
I was like well I didn't say that, but you know
Help me help you
I'm on the balance beam to keep you happy
Or say fuck it, stay mad at me
Know how that goes, drink, fight, patch things up in the back of a taxi
She can skate thin ice on wheels and not once get wet
And I swear I'll leave you swept, off your feet it's just our guess
I'm falling hard on myself here, yeah over my head
Yeah, it's like I'm walking on a tightrope
And every step could be the one where I fall
It's like I'm running with a blindfold
And I could be wrong but I don't know I don't know!
Headed for the deep end, Thursday we fight and forget it by the weekend
Fast learner, I figured out quick
With her it's not the getting it's the keeping
Cause she's a gem, so everyone wants her shinning with them
Gettin my bulldog on bro
Mind your step, keep it on your side of the fence
I play my demo's one last once
Smile if she likes it, laugh if it sucks!
Cold blooded, she the first in my corner
But now, what's that if it ain't called love
When it's all said and done, baby and happy 'till my heads spun
So I might get lucky
I might get none
Like I'm right back at square one!
It's like I'm walking on a tightrope
And every step could be the one where I fall
It's like I'm running with a blindfold
And I can't help but feel that I'm about to lose control!
Yeah, it's like I'm walking on a tightrope,
running with a blind fold, rolling with my eyes closed, woah
Its like I'm walking on a tight rope
And I could be wrong
But I don't know, I don't know!
It's like I'm walking on a tightrope
And every step could be the one where I fall
It's like I'm running with a blindfold
And I can't help but feel that I'm about to lose control
It's like I'm walking on a tightrope,
running with a blindfold, rolling with my eyes closed
It's like I'm walking on a tightrope
And I could be wrong, and I could be wrong
It's like I'm walking on a tightrope
And every step could be the one where I fall
It's like I'm running with a blindfold
And I can't help but feel that I'm about to lose control!
It's like I'm walking on a tightrope, running with a blindfold
Rolling with my eyes closed
Woah
It's like I'm walking on a tightrope, and I could be wrong
But I don't know I don't know
The lyrics of "Tightrope" by Various Artists suggest a relationship that is uncertain and fragile. The singer is struggling to understand what their partner wants and needs and is afraid of losing control. The lyrics describe a sense of walking on a tightrope or running with a blindfold, where every step could lead to falling or losing control. The singer feels the pressure to keep the relationship afloat while staying true to themselves. The lyrics suggest that the relationship is worth fighting for despite the uncertainty and the risks.
The song can be interpreted as a metaphor for the difficulties of maintaining a relationship in today's world. The constant need for communication and compromise can feel like walking on a tightrope, where one misstep could lead to the end.
This song has a unique blend of R&B and soulful pop. It was released on June 18, 2013, featuring various artists, including Miguel, Kendrick Lamar, and Janelle Monáe.
Line by Line Meaning
I was like what you want me to do?
I am curious about what you need me to do
She was like what you want me to choose?
She is asking me to select an option
I was like well I didn't say that, but you know
I did not explicitly state my preference, but I assume you understand
Help me help you
Let me assist you in order to achieve your desired outcome
I'm on the balance beam to keep you happy
I am in a precarious situation trying to make you content
Or say fuck it, stay mad at me
Alternatively, I could disregard the situation and allow you to remain angry with me
Know how that goes, drink, fight, patch things up in the back of a taxi
I am familiar with the cycle of getting into a conflict, engaging in substance abuse, reconciling while intoxicated in a cab
She can skate thin ice on wheels and not once get wet
She is skilled at navigating treacherous situations and avoiding negative consequences
She could walk five miles in heels not one foot out of step
She is capable of completing a difficult task with ease and grace
And I swear I'll leave you swept, off your feet it's just our guess
I promise to impress and charm you, although it is uncertain if it will be successful
I'm falling hard on myself here, yeah over my head
I am feeling overwhelmed and deeply invested in this situation
It's like I'm walking on a tightrope
I am in a precarious position
And every step could be the one where I fall
Any action I take may result in catastrophic consequences
It's like I'm running with a blindfold
I am unaware of the dangers that may befall me
And I could be wrong but I don't know I don't know!
I may be mistaken, but I am uncertain
Headed for the deep end, Thursday we fight and forget it by the weekend
Our disagreements escalate to a dangerous level, but are ultimately resolved by the end of the week
Fast learner, I figured out quick
I quickly adapt to new situations and learn from them
With her it's not the getting it's the keeping
The challenge is not acquiring her, but maintaining a strong relationship with her
Cause she's a gem, so everyone wants her shinning with them
She is highly desirable and everyone wants to be associated with her
Gettin my bulldog on bro
I am becoming more aggressive and assertive in order to protect what is important to me
Mind your step, keep it on your side of the fence
Be cautious and remain within your own boundaries
I play my demo's one last once
I showcase my talents one final time
Smile if she likes it, laugh if it sucks!
I will be happy if she enjoys my performance, but I can handle rejection
Cold blooded, she the first in my corner
She is committed and supportive of me, even in difficult situations
But now, what's that if it ain't called love
All of the support and commitment is meaningless if there is not love between us
When it's all said and done, baby and happy 'till my heads spun
At the end of it all, I want to be satisfied and in love with you
So I might get lucky
I may have good fortune
I might get none
I may not have success
Like I'm right back at square one!
I am back to the beginning, with nothing to show for it
And I can't help but feel that I'm about to lose control!
I am anxious and fearful that I am losing the ability to manage the situation
Contributed by Isabella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.