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.
Twisted
Various Artists Lyrics
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Can't you see that I've been crying?
I didn't know you'd be insane
Dreams can be so deceiving
You're an itch I can't reach
A wound that won't heal
The smell of skin that's burning
I didn't know you'd be insane
EMINEM
Pain in my neck, thorn in my side
Stain on my blade, blood on my knife
Been dreaming of her, all of my life
But she won't come true, she's just my nightmare I woke up to
She's twisted, he's a rebel, she's sick, he's hard to handle
The worst of all is he just don't care
She's twisted like a rope, that is wrapped around her throat
But the worst part of all is she really don't give a... (shit)
(She don't give a shit)
SKYLAR GREY AND EMINEM
Sometimes I wish that you'd just die
Cause I'm too afraid of leaving
I didn't know you'd be insane
Dreams can be so deceiving
(How did it come to this?
Why do I fantasize to kill you when you're sleeping?)
I didn't know you feel the same
When I say you're no good
All you are to me
EMINEM
Is a pain in my neck, thorn in my side
Stain on my blade, blood on my knife
Been dreaming of her, all of my life
But she won't come true, she's just my nightmare I woke up to
She's twisted, he's a rebel, she's sick, he's hard to handle
The worst of all is he just don't care
She's twisted like a rope, that is wrapped around her throat
But the worst part of all is she really don't give a... (shit)
(She don't give a shit)
EMINEM
Love ain't no fairytale, love is a buried nail
Inside of this heart of stone, so you wanna get married?
Well Romeo, Romeo, smokin' blow with Antonio
In the back alley takin' shots of whiskey and only gold
Juliet's at the nudie bar, doin' God only knows
Neither one of 'em came to see the dog and the pony show
But a bitch is a bitch, and a horse is a horse, ain't it?
Sorry I can't afford to get your daddy's old Porsche painted
Sorry Juliet that you embedded the sayin'
If a dollar makes you holler well then I'm gettin' the short change of it
Feel like I've been asleepin' alone and lovin' this angel
Entangled between a dream and a coma
Walkin' the edge of this cliff, like a sheep to it's owner
Then woke up to this fuckin' bitch with an evil persona
Now if you say that you hate somebody and you livin' with them
Then they pack up and leave and then you bitch about how you miss 'em
You gotta see the pattern of the blood all over the steerin' wheel
Love is a cannibal ridin' a carnival carousel
'Round and 'round we roll, where it stops, baby nobody knows
Some people go crazy and they lose control
Some people jump off, some people won't let go
Some people say love, some people say why
Some people don't love, they just want a free ride
The rain won't stop, it'll never dry
If she's in the house of pain then love is standin' outside
She's twisted, he's a rebel, she's sick, he's hard to handle
The worst of all is he just don't care
She's twisted like a rope, that is wrapped around her throat
But the worst part of all is she really don't give a... (shit)
(She don't give a shit)
Maybe I'm the twisted one that screwed this up
So I guess this means Goodbye, for now
END
The song "Twisted" by Various Artists explores the complexities of love and relationships, with lyrics that paint a picture of a dysfunctional and toxic dynamic. The singer is trapped in a situation where they feel consumed and overwhelmed by their partner, who is described as "twisted" and "sick". The song is a conversation between two voices, one of which is Eminem, who describes having a painful and volatile relationship with someone who is a "pain in [his] neck" and leaves "blood on [his] knife". The other voice is Skylar Grey, who amplifies the feeling of being trapped and expresses the desire to escape, even if it means wishing for the other person's death.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of confusion and desperation, as the singer grapples with the realization that they are in a situation that is not healthy, but also feels unable to leave. The lyrics evoke a sense of frustration and anger, as the singer describes feeling like they are being suffocated by their toxic partner. The chorus of the song, with the refrain "She's twisted, he's a rebel, she's sick, he's hard to handle", highlights the chaos and turmoil in the relationship.
Overall, "Twisted" is a song that delves into the darker side of love, where passion and desire can become overwhelming and destructive. The lyrics create a vivid picture of a relationship that is harmful and unsustainable, and emphasize the need for people to recognize when they are in a situation that is unhealthy and to take steps to remove themselves from it.
Line by Line Meaning
You sit there stone-faced, as if I'm not here
I feel ignored when you don't acknowledge my presence
Can't you see that I've been crying?
I'm upset and it's evident by my tears
I didn't know you'd be insane
I didn't expect you to act irrationally
Dreams can be so deceiving
Ideas that once seemed hopeful can be misleading
You're an itch I can't reach
You're bothering me, but there's nothing I can do about it
A wound that won't heal
An emotional injury that continues to hurt
The smell of skin that's burning
A painful, unpleasant sensation
But it's true, and just say all I am to you is EMINEM
You only care about me as much as you care about a celebrity
Pain in my neck, thorn in my side
You cause me constant discomfort and annoyance
Stain on my blade, blood on my knife
I feel guilty and ashamed for the harm I've caused
Been dreaming of her, all of my life
I've always wished for someone like her
But she won't come true, she's just my nightmare I woke up to
The reality of the situation is much worse than I imagined
She's twisted, he's a rebel, she's sick, he's hard to handle
The people involved in this relationship have major issues
The worst of all is he just don't care
The indifference of one party makes things even more difficult
She's twisted like a rope, that is wrapped around her throat
She is in a situation that is constricting and dangerous
But the worst part of all is she really don't give a... (shit)
She doesn't care about the negative consequences of her actions
Sometimes I wish that you'd just die
I feel so trapped that I wish there was a way out
Cause I'm too afraid of leaving
Leaving would mean facing the unknown and living without you
How did it come to this? Why do I fantasize to kill you when you're sleeping?
I'm disturbed by my own thoughts and actions
I didn't know you feel the same
I didn't realize that you had similar thoughts and feelings
When I say you're no good
I'm pointing out your flaws and mistakes
Is a pain in my neck, thorn in my side
You are a constant burden on me
Love ain't no fairytale, love is a buried nail
Love is painful and difficult, not a perfect storybook romance
Inside of this heart of stone, so you wanna get married?
I'm emotionally closed off, so why would anyone want to commit to me?
Well Romeo, Romeo, smokin' blow with Antonio
Love and romance are not what they appear to be, as evidenced by this reference to Shakespeare
She's twisted, he's a rebel, she's sick, he's hard to handle
Emotions and relationships are complex and difficult to navigate
The worst of all is he just don't care
Lack of caring only adds to the challenges of the relationship
Some people don't love, they just want a free ride
Some people don't care about the other person, they just want to benefit from the situation
The rain won't stop, it'll never dry
This situation is never going to get better
If she's in the house of pain then love is standin' outside
Love gets left behind when pain and hurt dominate the relationship
Maybe I'm the twisted one that screwed this up
Perhaps I'm the one responsible for the problems in this relationship
So I guess this means Goodbye, for now
It's time for us to part ways, at least for the time being
Writer(s): MUTYA BUENA, BRIAN THOMAS HIGGINS, TIMO MAAS, HEIDI RANGE, KEISHA KERREECE FAYEANNE BUCHANAN
Contributed by Ella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.