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.
Waiting For The Night
Various Artists Lyrics
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Emotions running high with double meaning
Just another day to keep it calm within
But I can't find a way to fight this shadow dreaming
We're always waiting for the night
Never lost cause we can go where the light shines brightest
We're always waiting for the night
Stay all night, runaway all night
We'll stay all night, run away all night
Stay all night, runaway all night
We'll stay all night, run away all night...
Push and shove against the thoughts you left me with
Of, every picture of regret my expectation
Your emotions can't hide behind those eyes
Conversations comes quick to steal me back again
We're always waiting for the night
Never lost cause we can go where the light shines brightest
We're always waiting for the night
So come with me and we can go where the light shines brightest
(So come with me)
Stay all night, runaway all night
We'll stay all night, run away all night
Stay all night, runaway all night
We'll stay all night, run away all night...
The lyrics of "Waiting for the Night" by Various Artists describe the feeling of being overwhelmed by emotions that have a dual meaning. The singer finds it difficult to fight against the shadow dreaming or the negative thoughts that have been haunting them. Despite this struggle, the singer is determined to keep calm and wait for the night, where they can go where the light shines the brightest.
The lyrics suggest that the night is a symbol of freedom where one can escape from their worries and the chaos of the world. It's a time where they can be themselves and let go of the things that have been troubling them. The chorus repeats the idea of waiting for the night, and it's clear that the singer is inviting someone else to join them in their escape.
The second half of the song shifts to a more upbeat tempo, and the chorus changes slightly, but the message remains the same. The singer wants to run away from their problems and hopes that someone will accompany them. It's a call to let go of inhibitions and enjoy the night without worrying about the consequences.
Overall, the song's message is about finding solace in the night and escaping from worries, negative emotions, and expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Shoot me down and I'll get up again
Even if you defeat me, I'll get up and try again
Emotions running high with double meaning
I'm experiencing intense feelings that have more than one interpretation
Just another day to keep it calm within
My exterior remains composed despite inner turmoil
But I can't find a way to fight this shadow dreaming
I can't resist my subconscious desires
We're always waiting for the night
We crave the darkness and what it represents
Never lost cause we can go where the light shines brightest
We're confident because we know how to find happiness and success
So come with me and we can go where the light shines brightest
Join me and we'll find the best possible experiences
Stay all night, runaway all night
We'll stay up late and escape our worries all night long
Push and shove against the thoughts you left me with
I'm struggling to resist the memories and feelings you gave me
Of every picture of regret my expectation
My hopefulness is tainted by memories of past mistakes
Your emotions can't hide behind those eyes
I can see past your façade and understand your feelings
Conversations comes quick to steal me back again
Talking with you makes me want to be with you again
Contributed by Mia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.