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.
Turn Around
Various Artists Lyrics
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I won't beg you to stay, babe
And if you wanna go, darling
Maybe it's better that way
I'm gonna be strong, I'm gonna do fine
Don't worry about this heart of mine
Walk out the door, see if I care
Go on and go now
'Cause you're gonna see my heart breakin'
Don't turn around
I don't want you seein' me cry
Just walk away
It's tearin' me apart that you're leavin'
I'm lettin' you go
And I won't let you know baby
I wont let you know
I won't miss your arms around me
Holdin' me tight
And if you ever think about me
Just know that I'm gonna be alright
I'm gonna be strong, I'm gonna do fine
Don't worry about this heart of mine
I know I'll survive, I'll make it through
And I'll learn to live without you
But don't turn around
'Cause you're gonna see my heart breakin'
Don't turn around
I don't want you seein' me cry
Just walk away
It's tearin' me apart that you're leavin'
I'm lettin' you go
And I won't let you know
I wish I could scream out loud that I love you
I wish I could say to you, "Don't go! Don't go! Don't go"
Don't turn around
Don't turn around
I don't want you seein' me cry
Just walk away
It's tearin' me apart that you're leavin'
I'm lettin' you go
Don't turn around
'Cause you're gonna see my heart breakin'
Don't turn around
I don't want you seein' me cry
Just walk away
It's tearin' me apart that you're leavin'
I'm lettin' you go
Don't you turn around
I don't want you see me when I'm cryin'
Don't turn around
Baby you're tearin' me apart that you're leavin'
Don't turn around
Babym, I don't want you see me when I'm cryin'
Don't turn around
No no, I don't want you to turn when you're leaving
Don't you turn around
Don't turn around
I don't want you seein' me cry
"Turn Around" is a song that tells the story of a person trying to remain strong after being left by their lover. The singer acknowledges that if their lover wants to leave, they won't beg them to stay, and instead believe that it might be good to part ways. Although they want to be strong and don't want their lover to see them cry, it becomes apparent that the pain of their departure is cutting deep, and the singer is struggling to keep their emotions hidden. They request that their lover does not turn around so that they do not see them crying. They know they will pull through and learn to live without them, but the departure still hurts deeply.
The song "Turn Around" was written by British songwriters Graham Lyle and Terry Britten. It was first recorded and released by Tina Turner in 1986 on her album "Break Every Rule." After its release, it achieved significant success, charting in the top ten in several countries. Various artists have recorded the song since then, including Bonnie Tyler, Neil Diamond, and Aswad. However, it was Aswad's version that achieved the highest success in the UK, reaching number one on the charts in 1988.
Line by Line Meaning
If you wanna leave baby
If you want to leave me, do it.
I won't beg you to stay, babe
I won't plead with you to stay because I want you to want to be with me.
And if you wanna go, darling
And if leaving is what you want to do, my love.
Maybe it's better that way
Maybe it's for the best if we go our separate ways.
I'm gonna be strong, I'm gonna do fine
I'll be strong and I'll be okay without you.
Don't worry about this heart of mine
Don't concern yourself with the state of my heart.
Walk out the door, see if I care
Feel free to leave, and let's see if I'll miss you.
Go on and go now
Go ahead and leave, right now.
But don't turn around
Please don't look back at me, it'll only hurt us both.
'Cause you're gonna see my heart breakin'
If you turn around, you'll see how much I'm hurting.
I don't want you seein' me cry
I don't want you to see me in tears.
Just walk away
Just go, please.
It's tearin' me apart that you're leavin'
It's breaking my heart that you're leaving me.
I'm lettin' you go
I'm releasing you, and setting you free.
And I won't let you know baby
And I won't tell you how much I truly care.
I won't miss your arms around me
I won't miss the comfort of your embrace.
Holdin' me tight
When you held me in your arms.
And if you ever think about me
And in case you ever remember me fondly.
Just know that I'm gonna be alright
Just remember, I'll be okay without you.
I know I'll survive, I'll make it through
I have faith that I will endure and thrive.
And I'll learn to live without you
I'll learn to cope and live a life without you.
I wish I could scream out loud that I love you
I wish I could tell you how deeply I love you.
I wish I could say to you, "Don't go! Don't go! Don't go"
I wish I could beg you to stay, and never leave me.
No no, I don't want you to turn when you're leaving
Please don't look back as you're walking away.
Don't turn around
Don't look back.
Contributed by Christian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
EB A
Every single song in this Playing for Change is just jaw-dropping. Amazing, emotional and pure goodness.
Honey Beeman
Yea the world renowned artists ard in collaboration to heal humanity's rifts
Debra Martinez
EB A so true ❣
Mr. Hoppelelefant
❤💛💚 true
Barbie Bethke
Wow, yes every song! ❤
souglas
Yes yes yes yes yes
Ella's Mommy
This was probably the happiest Playing for Change song I've ever seen. Those kids look like they were having a blast. I'm disabled and I felt like getting up and dancing. Great arrangement!! 🎼🎷🪕🎻 🥁🎹🎙️🎶
Ranboob
we were having a blast! I used to attend Kamaile and I was surprised to hear I was going to be apart of this
Maureen Flatley
I've watched every Playing for Change video but this one made me break down in tears this afternoon. Amazing.
Catherine Prince
I can't even get enough of these videos!! Playing for Change is super awesome for bringing all musicians, across the world, together!! This was music for the soul!! Sure did feel the LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!