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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.

Title
Various Artists Lyrics

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If you want my love
He gotta do what he does
If you want these sweet like sugar Gucci lips
He gotta give it up
I know you think I'm cool
But I ain't one of the boys
No, don't be scared that I'm gon' tie you down
I need a little more

Baby, don't call me your friend
If I hear that word again
You might never get a chance to see me naked in your bed
And I know girls ain't hard to find
But if you think you wanna try
Then consider this an invitation to kiss my ass goodbye

Give me that title, title
Come on give me that title, title
Better give me that title, title
Come on give me that title, title

If it ain't no thang
I won't be hanging around
But don't blow up my shit at 3 AM saying, "How you need me now?"
Don't call me boo
Like you're some kind of ghost
If you don't want me seeing other guys
Well, here's what you need to know

Baby, don't call me your friend
If I hear that word again
You might never get a chance to see me naked in your bed
And I know girls ain't hard to find
But if you think you wanna try
Then consider this an invitation to kiss my ass goodbye

Give me that title, title
Come on give me that title, title
Better give me that title, title
Come on give me that title, title

Ya said I'm a special kind of woman
I'm loving what you got, but I'm hating what you doing
Gotta understand that I'm looking for a man who can get up on a bike, look ma, no hands
You gotta show me off, off
But you embarrassed, if that's the case I'm all gone
You gotta treat me like a trophy, put me on the shelf
Or call me something else

Baby, don't call me your friend
If I hear that word again
You might never get a chance to see me naked in your bed
And I know girls ain't hard to find
But if you think you wanna try
Then consider this an invitation to kiss my ass goodbye

Give me that title, title
Come on give me that title, title

Better give me that title, title
Come on give me that title, title

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Title" by various artists are about a woman who is looking for a serious and committed relationship. She is clear about her expectations and demands that the man she is with treats her with respect and gives her the attention she deserves. The woman is explicit about the fact that she is not interested in a casual relationship, and if that is what the man is looking for, he should leave her alone. She wants to be the only girl in his life, and she is not interested in sharing him with anyone else.

The chorus of the song is an assertion of her demands. She wants the man to give her the "title," which symbolizes the commitment she is looking for. She is not willing to settle for anything less. The lyrics are powerful and communicate the woman's strength and determination. She wants to be treated with respect and taken seriously, and if the man is not willing to do that, she doesn't want him.

Overall, the lyrics to "Title" are about a woman who knows what she wants and is not afraid to demand it. She is strong, fearless, and unapologetic about what she wants in a relationship. The song is a celebration of female empowerment and a message to women everywhere that they should demand nothing less than what they deserve.

Line by Line Meaning

If you want my love
In order to earn my affection

He gotta do what he does
He must continue to be himself and true to his own pursuits

If you want these sweet like sugar Gucci lips
If you want my physical affections

He gotta give it up
He must be willing to give up himself and commit to me

I know you think I'm cool
I understand that you find me interesting or impressive

But I ain't one of the boys
However, I am not simply a male friend or acquaintance

No, don't be scared that I'm gon' tie you down
Do not fear that I will restrict or control you

I need a little more
Yet, I do require something more significant in our relationship

Baby, don't call me your friend
Do not refer to me as just a platonic acquaintance

If I hear that word again
If you use that term to address me once more

You might never get a chance to see me naked in your bed
You may not have the opportunity to be intimate with me

And I know girls ain't hard to find
I am aware that there are other potential romantic partners available

But if you think you wanna try
But if you are interested in trying to pursue me

Then consider this an invitation to kiss my ass goodbye
Be aware that failure to meet my expectations will result in me ending our relationship

Give me that title, title
Provide me with the designation or status of your significant other

Come on give me that title, title
Emphasizing the importance of receiving this desired title

Better give me that title, title
It is in your best interest to give me this title

If it ain't no thang
If it is not a big deal to you

I won't be hanging around
Then I will not continue to invest in our relationship

But don't blow up my shit at 3 AM saying, "How you need me now?"
However, do not attempt to contact me out of desperation or neediness

Don't call me boo
Do not address me with a pet name indicating casual familiarity

Like you're some kind of ghost
As if you are intangible, unimportant, or uncommitted

If you don't want me seeing other guys
If you wish for me to be monogamous

Well, here's what you need to know
This is what is required of you

Ya said I'm a special kind of woman
You have acknowledged my unique qualities

I'm loving what you got, but I'm hating what you doing
I enjoy your company and personality, but I do not appreciate your actions

Gotta understand that I'm looking for a man who can get up on a bike, look ma, no hands
I am seeking a partner who is independent, confident, and skilled

You gotta show me off, off
You must display me as a prized possession or trophy

But you embarrassed, if that's the case I'm all gone
But if you are reluctant or unwilling to showcase me, then our relationship is over

You gotta treat me like a trophy, put me on the shelf
You must treat me as a valuable and desirable possession

Or call me something else
Otherwise, do not address me with any affectionate or familiar terms

Writer(s): Donald Dennis, Wayne Williams, Melbourne George Miller, Paul Crossdale

Contributed by Gabriel T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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