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.
Two Sides
Various Artists Lyrics
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When you need me I'll be there boo, I ain't gon' lie
Tell wifey I said hi, lick this, give her a kiss
As I, sit back and laugh about the ep she just missed
I be that chick on the other side, down till I die
When you need me I'll be there boo, I ain't gon' lie
Tell wifey I said hi, lick this, give her a kiss
The chosen one, young lady never shady
Can't fade me, I'm gettin' money
No dummy I'm actin' funny, only true
Thug niggaz with figures, six oh-oh's, I love them oh's
Peep' opposed, so I gotta get mine
The boy is mine, laid up in the whip
Gettin' hit, that's the shit
Leanin' to the back, gettin' freaky like that
Who's fuckin' with that, a 600 to a Hatch
Catch my flows, hittin' you with low blows
Real chick on the side, take 'em for a long ride
Watchin' my flicks, talkin' slick
Kickin' in doors, with the four-four
Smash you tricks, not your average chick
I cop guns and whips for you whores, mashin'
It's all thugged out, your wife lose your her life
I be that chick on the other side, down till I die
When you need me I'll be there boo, I ain't gon' lie
Tell wifey I said hi, lick this, give her a kiss
As I, sit back and laugh about the ep she just missed
I be that chick on the other side, down till I die
When you need me I'll be there boo, I ain't gon' lie
Tell wifey I said hi, lick this, give her a kiss
As I, sit back and laugh about the ep she just missed
Girl I can't stand when he ain't around
He makes me nervous, takin' trips out of town
To knock off this weight, but I truly understand
Money's sweet in Albany he gettin' two hundred a gram
God forbid he get locked, or even worse bodied
What the fuck I'ma do, besides him I got nobody
Do he cheat? Probably, so what? I plays the mistress
In a see-through dress, then guess, what's in the chest
Nothin' but gold and diamonds
Young thing, hard to find one
Bobby Brown on the lips, petiteness
Hotness, whoo, I'm talkin' slick
I be that chick on the other side, down till I die
When you need me I'll be there boo, I ain't gon' lie
Tell wifey I said hi, lick this, give her a kiss
As I, sit back and laugh about the ep she just missed
I be that chick on the other side, down till I die
When you need me I'll be there boo, I ain't gon' lie
Tell wifey I said hi, lick this, give her a kiss
As I, sit back and laugh about the ep she just missed
Start a new beginnin' never endin' now I'm spendin'
If enemy don't, I got to let you know
I like the taste of moolah, do I have to school y'all?
His and hers mountain bikes, always livin' right
My man keeps me tight, dressed in the best
Nothin' more nothin' less, caressin', blessin' never stressin'
Laid back fessin', it's early mornin', break of dawn and
Now I'm yawnin', I take a sneak peek
Still how sweet my man creeps in stash box I hear a knock
Who is it? He said Feds, I'm here to visit
I opened the door, he pushed me on the floor
Searchin' my house, why them tricks had to run they mouth?
Things ain't like it used to be can't you see?
Bitch ass wannabes wannabe me
Totti, whatchu gonna do when I come for you?
The same thing you been doin'
I be that chick on the other side, down till I die
When you need me I'll be there boo, I ain't gon' lie
Tell wifey I said hi, lick this, give her a kiss
As I, sit back and laugh about the ep she just missed
I be that chick on the other side, down till I die
When you need me I'll be there boo, I ain't gon' lie
Tell wifey I said hi, lick this, give her a kiss
As I, sit back and laugh about the ep she just missed
The lyrics of "Two Sides" by Various Artists present a complicated, confusing, and dualistic narrative of a woman who is involved in a love triangle. The song starts with the woman boasting about being the "other woman," ready to fulfill her lover's needs whenever he calls on her. She is willing to lie to her lover's wife, even going so far as to tell her to lick her, indicating that she is not to be taken seriously. The woman then goes on to describe herself as the "chosen one," who cannot be faded and is all about making money. These verses betray a woman who is confident and in control of her sexuality, but at the same time, she comes across as ruthless and cruel.
As the song progresses, the woman's confidence wanes, and she admits that she cannot stand it when her lover is not around. She becomes nervous and anxious when he is away, but she still understands his need to make money by selling drugs. However, she is also aware that he might cheat on her, and she has accepted her role as the mistress. The song's final verses suggest that the woman's lover has been arrested, and the police are searching her house for his stash of drugs. The woman seems to realize that she is on her own in this situation since her lover cannot help her from jail.
Some possible interpretations of the song's lyrics are that love is complicated and often involves pain, sacrifice, and betrayal. The woman in the song embodies these contradictions, expressing both confidence and vulnerability, power and powerlessness. She is willing to be the other woman and assist her lover in his illegal activities, but she still harbors hope that he will choose her over his wife. At the same time, she knows that his arrest means he cannot protect her, and the police may expose her secrets.
Line by Line Meaning
I be that chick on the other side, down till I die
I am the woman on the opposite side of your life who will still remain loyal to you even if death comes
When you need me I'll be there boo, I ain't gon' lie
I will be there for you whenever you require my presence, dear. I am not lying
Tell wifey I said hi, lick this, give her a kiss
Please convey my greetings to your wife. Also, please give her a kiss and lick this for me
As I, sit back and laugh about the ep she just missed
As I sit back and laugh, considering the episode she missed, I find it humorous
The chosen one, young lady never shady
I am the chosen woman, and I am a young lady who is never shady
Can't fade me, I'm gettin' money
You can't harm me because I am making a lot of money
No dummy I'm actin' funny, only true
I am not stupid, I am just joking around. Only those who understand me well can comprehend this
Thug niggaz with figures, six oh-oh's, I love them oh's
I adore those thug men who possess wealth and power such as six hundred thousand dollars
Peep' opposed, so I gotta get mine
I need to acquire what I desire because I see that other people have obtained it already
The boy is mine, laid up in the whip
This young man belongs to me, resting in a luxurious car
Gettin' hit, that's the shit
Receiving oral sex is the best thing ever
Leanin' to the back, gettin' freaky like that
I am leaning back and getting freaky just like the way I want it
Who's fuckin' with that, a 600 to a Hatch
Who else is having sex like this, in a convertible from a Mercedes to a Firebird?
Catch my flows, hittin' you with low blows
Please pay attention to my rapping style and be prepared for me to insult you
Real chick on the side, take 'em for a long ride
I am the real woman on the side, taking men for a long ride when their significant other is unaware
Watchin' my flicks, talkin' slick
I enjoy watching my own adult films and speaking in a flirtatious, seductive manner
Kickin' in doors, with the four-four
I am kicking down doors with a gun in hand
Smash you tricks, not your average chick
I will defeat you, weaklings. I am not an ordinary woman
I cop guns and whips for you whores, mashin'
I buy guns and expensive cars for women like you, who are losers
It's all thugged out, your wife loses her life
It's all about living a violent life. If someone tries to take away your man, your wife will pay the price
Girl I can't stand when he ain't around
I hate it when your man isn't present
He makes me nervous, takin' trips out of town
It makes me uneasy when he goes on trips out of town without me
To knock off this weight, but I truly understand
He went on a trip to sell drugs, but I understand his situation
Money's sweet in Albany he gettin' two hundred a gram
He is making a lot of money by selling drugs for two hundred dollars per gram in Albany
God forbid he get locked, or even worse bodied
I pray that he doesn't get arrested or killed while participating in illegal activities
What the fuck I'ma do, besides him I got nobody
What can I do if something bad happens to him? He's the only person I have in my life
Do he cheat? Probably, so what? I plays the mistress
He is most likely cheating on me, but I do not care. I am satisfied with being his mistress
In a see-through dress, then guess, what's in the chest
I will be wearing a transparent dress, and when you guess what is in my chest, you will see that there is nothing but gold and diamonds
Nothin' but gold and diamonds
In my chest area, there is only gold and diamonds
Young thing, hard to find one
It is difficult to find a young woman as desirable as me
Bobby Brown on the lips, petiteness
My lips are as attractive as Bobby Brown's, and I am also petite in size
Hotness, whoo, I'm talkin' slick
I am hot and attractive, and I am speaking in a seductive tone
Start a new beginnin' never endin' now I'm spendin'
I am starting a new phase in my life, which will never come to an end. Now, I am spending money
If enemy don't, I got to let you know
If nobody else will tell you, then I will. Enemies will not share this information with you
I like the taste of moolah, do I have to school y'all?
I enjoy the taste of money. Do I have to lecture you all on this?
His and hers mountain bikes, always livin' right
My man and I own matching mountain bikes, and we always live in luxury
My man keeps me tight, dressed in the best
My man keeps me looking good and buys me the best clothes
Nothin' more nothin' less, caressin', blessin' never stressin'
There is nothing more or less to our relationship. We are affectionate towards each other, blessed, and never stressed
Laid back fessin', it's early mornin', break of dawn and
I am relaxed and confessing my emotions. It is early in the morning, and we are witnessing the break of dawn
Now I'm yawnin', I take a sneak peek
Now, I'm yawning and taking a secret look
Still how sweet my man creeps in stash box I hear a knock
My man's presence is still so sweet. I hear a knock, and he is in the stash box
Who is it? He said Feds, I'm here to visit
I ask who it is, and he says that the FBI is here to visit
I opened the door, he pushed me on the floor
I open the door, and he violently throws me to the ground
Searchin' my house, why them tricks had to run they mouth?
The FBI is searching my house. Why did those whores have to run their mouths and get us caught?
Things ain't like it used to be can't you see?
Things are not like they used to be. Can't you see that?
Bitch ass wannabes wannabe me
These pathetic wannabes are trying to be like me
Totti, whatchu gonna do when I come for you?
Totti, are you prepared for what I will do to you when I come for you?
The same thing you been doin'
You will continue doing the same thing you have always been doing, which is nothing special
Contributed by Daniel H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.