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.
True Colors
Various Artists Lyrics
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Oh i realized, it's hard to take courage
In a world full of people, you can lose sight of it
And the darkness inside you makes you fell so small
But a see your true colors shining through
I see true colors, that's why I love you
So dont be afraid to let them show you true colors
True colors are beautiful
Like a rainbow
Show me smile then, dont be unhappy
Can't remember when a last saw you laughing
If this world makes you crazy and you've taken all you can bear
You call me up because you know I'll be there
And I see true colors shining through
I see true colors, that's why I love
So dont be afraid to let them show you true colors
True colors are beautiful (Cheer up!)
Like a rainbow
I see your colors though they appear to be different
You should never be afraid because your difference is the difference
We live in a time where to be yourself is hard
And the way you really feel can leave you emotional scar
But stay strong, stay firm and never back down
Being yourself is the only way to act that
(Like a rainbow)
Trust me, I'm a fighter and a lover
But the only time I fight is to reveal my true colors
You know
I see your true colors shining through
I see true colors, that's why I love you
So dont be afraid to let them show you true colors
True colors are beautiful
Like a rainbow
Like a rainbow
Your true colors, yeah
Your true colors, yeah
I see them, your true colors
You with the sad eyes
The song “True Colors” by Various Artists is an uplifting track about being true to oneself and embracing individual uniqueness. The opening lines of the song, “You with the sad eyes, don't be discouraged, Oh, I realize it's hard to take courage,” speaks to the difficulty of being oneself in a world full of people. It can be easy to lose sight of what makes one special and to feel small in the face of darkness.
The song encourages the listener to be brave and to show their true colors, no matter how different they may seem. The metaphor of a rainbow is used to represent the beauty of individuality and diversity. The lyrics urge the listener to embrace their differences and to be proud of who they are. The verse “I see your colors though they appear to be different, You should never be afraid because your difference is the difference,” reinforces the idea that being different is not something to be ashamed of.
The chorus repeats the message of the song, encouraging the listener to be themselves and to show their true colors. The final lines of the song, “I see them, your true colors, You with the sad eyes,” tie the song back to its opening lines, reminding the listener that they are not alone and that their true colors are beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
You with the sad eyes, don't be discouraged
To the person with the sad eyes, do not lose hope and give up.
Oh I realized, it's hard to take courage
It is difficult to find courage in the face of adversity.
In a world full of people, you can lose sight of it
Living in a world with so many people can make it hard to find one's way.
And the darkness inside you makes you feel so small
The negativity and challenges within can make one feel insignificant.
But I see your true colors shining through
Despite everything, the artist sees the person's innate goodness shining through.
I see true colors, that's why I love you
The artist loves the person for who they truly are.
So don't be afraid to let them show your true colors
It is important for the person to embrace their uniqueness and let their true self shine through.
True colors are beautiful
Everyone's true colors are beautiful and worth celebrating.
Like a rainbow
Comparing true colors to the beauty of a rainbow.
Show me smile then, don't be unhappy
The artist encourages the person to smile and not be unhappy.
Can't remember when I last saw you laughing
The artist expresses sadness at not having seen the person happy in a while.
If this world makes you crazy and you've taken all you can bear
If the world's chaos has been overwhelming and unbearable for the person.
You call me up because you know I'll be there
The artist reminds the person of their availability when they need someone to rely on.
I see true colors shining through
The artist once again sees the person's true colors shining through.
So don't be afraid to let them show your true colors
The artist encourages the person to not hide their true self.
True colors are beautiful (Cheer up!)
Being true to oneself is worth celebrating and can bring happiness.
I see your colors though they appear to be different
The artist acknowledges and appreciates the person's uniqueness.
You should never be afraid because your difference is the difference
The artist reassures the person that being different is what makes them special.
We live in a time where to be yourself is hard
The artist acknowledges that it can be difficult to be true to oneself in modern times.
And the way you really feel can leave you emotional scar
Being honest about one's feelings can be painful and leave emotional scars.
But stay strong, stay firm and never back down
The artist advises the person to be resilient and never give up on being true to themselves.
Being yourself is the only way to act that (Like a rainbow)
The person should act as themselves, which will bring colors of the rainbow into their life.
Trust me, I'm a fighter and a lover
The artist positions themself as someone who is both a fighter and a lover.
But the only time I fight is to reveal my true colors
The artist only fights for the purpose of showing who they truly are.
You know, I see your true colors shining through
The artist once again acknowledges the person's true colors shining through.
I see true colors, that's why I love you
The artist emphasizes their love for the person based on their true self.
So don't be afraid to let them show your true colors
The artist's final call to action, encouraging the person to show their true self.
True colors are beautiful
A final reminder that everyone's true colors are worth celebrating and are beautiful.
Like a rainbow
A final comparison to the beauty of a rainbow.
Your true colors, yeah
Reiterating the focus on the person's true self.
Your true colors, yeah
Again, emphasizing the importance of the person's true self.
I see them, your true colors
Final statement of affirmation that the artist sees and values the person's true self.
Contributed by Ellie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CocoTheMii
You with the sad eyes, don't be discouraged
Oh I realize, it's hard to take courage
In a world full of people, you can lose sight of it
And the darkness inside you makes you feel so small
But I see your true colours shining through
I see your true colours, that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show, your true colours
True colours are beautiful
Like a rainbow
Like a rainbow
Show me a smile then, don't be unhappy
Can't remember when I last saw you laughing
If this world makes you crazy and you've taken all you can bear
You call me up because you know I'll be there
And I see your true colours shining through
I see your true colours, that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show, your true colours
True colours are beautiful
Like a rainbow
Yeah, I see your colours, though they appear to be different
You should never be afraid because your difference is the difference
We live in a time where to be yourself is hard
And the way you really feel can leave you emotionally scarred
But stay strong, stand firm and never back down
Being yourself is the only way to act, man (like a rainbow)
Trust me, I'm a fighter and a lover
But the only time I fight is to reveal my true colours, you know
And I see your true colours shining through
I see your true colours, that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show, your true colours
True colours are beautiful (yeah)
Like a rainbow (I see your true colours shining through)
Like a rainbow (There is no difference between me and you)
True colours, yeah (Love the way you are)
True colours, yeah (I see your true colours)
You with the sad eyes
@josiealmanza6551
coming back after 8 years.. this version of the song still hits the same. thank you all for giving me the courage to keep living on even after the many times i tried to leave.. y’all are great ❤️
@TheAlyssaReid
Im so grateful that you are still here. The world is a much better place with you in it.
@josiealmanza6551
@@TheAlyssaReid im so happy to see you respond!! thank you so much
@ronnieburch2447
Thank you for staying
@alexfischer3637
the most courage have people like you who said the truth and told story between the lines! thx for this!
@dwaynechapman3090
For those who do not know the artists in this video, they are all Canadian and they are (in order of singing):
Alyssa Reid
Pierre Bouvier (singer from Simple Plan)
Fefe Dobson
Lights (Also her new album was just released Friday)
Jacob Hoggard (singer from Hedley)
Kardinal Offishal
Walk Off the Earth
@helloyes7111
Im Canadian! :D
@averageiguana6007
Debbie Xu Same 😅
@randomgamers9128
Dwayne Chapman I didn’t know fefe was in this song
@MsShadowGirl23
I am proud to be Canadian