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.
Together
Various Artists Lyrics
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No matter what, no matter when, working hand in hand
Let us go the distance, reach for goals that shine
Creating our future, with everyone in mind
Together we make a difference, one voice, one destiny
We remain undivided, our hearts in harmony
Together we make a difference, our friends, our families
Let us find in our strides, new strength to go on by
Nothing is ever easy, we have to hold on and strive
Let us never be afraid, if we have to change our ways
Through the years, we'll always stay, one in every way
We will share a special dream
Together we feel the Singapore heartbeat
Singapore heartbeat
The song "Together" by Various Artists is a motivational and uplifting anthem encouraging unity and teamwork towards the goal of creating a better future with everyone in mind. The lyrics highlight the importance of persevering through challenges and striving towards achieving goals with the support of others. The Singapore heartbeat is also mentioned, which can be interpreted as a symbol of the collective spirit and shared purpose of the Singaporean people.
The first verse starts with an invitation to join hands and aspire towards achieving goals, no matter what the circumstances are. The second verse emphasizes the importance of unity and collaboration towards a common destiny. The chorus reinforces the idea of shared dreams and a sense of community by referring to the Singapore heartbeat. The bridge encourages people to find new strength and not be afraid to change their ways, all while maintaining a sense of oneness.
The song can be interpreted as a call to action for Singaporeans to work together towards a better future, both in terms of the country as a whole and within individuals' personal lives. The lyrics aim to inspire a sense of togetherness and collaboration in the face of challenges and difficulties. The Singapore heartbeat serves as a symbolic representation of the special spirit that brings the diverse people of Singapore together.
Line by Line Meaning
Let us be together aspire to achieve
Let us come together and strive towards a common goal
No matter what, no matter when, working hand in hand
We will work together regardless of the challenges we face
Let us go the distance, reach for goals that shine
Let us aim for ambitious goals that inspire us
Creating our future, with everyone in mind
We will work towards a future that benefits all members of our community
Together we make a difference, one voice, one destiny
We are stronger and more effective when we work together towards a shared purpose
We remain undivided, our hearts in harmony
We will stay united and work together in a spirit of cooperation and understanding
Together we make a difference, our friends, our families
We will involve and support those closest to us in our efforts to make a positive impact
We will share a special dream, together we feel the Singapore heartbeat
We will have a common goal that embodies the spirit and culture of Singapore
Let us find in our strides, new strength to go on by
We will draw upon our experiences to gain the resilience needed to persist in our efforts
Nothing is ever easy, we have to hold on and strive
We acknowledge that our journey will be challenging, but we must persevere
Let us never be afraid, if we have to change our ways
We will be open to new ideas and approaches to achieve our goals
Through the years, we'll always stay, one in every way
Our bond and commitment to each other will remain strong and unwavering over time.
Writer(s): Jeff Sullivan, Erik Sundborg, Niladri Kumar, Romy Anna Madley Croft, Sebastian Ingrosso, Tim Nielsen, Mark Knight, James Thomas Smith, Kevin Gerard Kinney, Axel Christofer Hedfors, Buren Fowler, Michael Feiner, Oliver David Sim Copyright: Universal Music Publishing Ltd., Songs Of Polygram Int. Inc., Reverb Music Ltd., Drivin' N' Cryin' Music, Universal Music Publishing AB, Universal Music Publishing Pvt Ltd.
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