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 on the World to Change
Various Artists Lyrics
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I let my world close in around a smaller patch of fading sky
But now I've grown beyond the walls to where I've never been
And it's still winter in my wonderland
[Chorus:]
I'm waiting for the world to fall
I'm waiting for the scene to change
I'm waiting to let my world come undone
I close my eyes and try to see the world unbroken underneath
The farther off and already it just might make the life I lead
A little more than make-believe when all my skies are painted blue
And the clouds don't ever change the shape of who I am to You
[Chorus:]
I'm waiting for the world to fall
I'm waiting for the scene to change
I'm waiting when the colors come
I'm waiting to let my world come undone
When I catch the light of falling stars my view is changing me
My view is changing me
I'm waiting...
The lyrics of this song, "Waiting for the Son", speak to the idea of being stuck in a stagnant and unfulfilling place, but holding onto hope for change. The opening lines express a feeling of being disconnected from one's own life and not understanding how they got there. Despite feeling trapped, the singer has grown beyond their current situation and is ready to embrace something new, something that will shake up their world and bring color and life to their surroundings. The chorus is a repetition of this desire for change and growth, while also acknowledging that it may be a waiting game - waiting for the world, scene, and colors to come to them.
The second verse shifts the focus to a more internal struggle, as the singer tries to see beyond the surface of their own life and find something deeper and truer. They long for an unbroken world where they can be fully themselves without the pressure to conform. This yearning for authenticity is tied to their faith, as they seek to live a life that reflects their connection to a higher power.
Overall, "Waiting for the Son" is a song about resilience, hope, and the courage to keep waiting for something better, even when it seems out of reach. The lyrics invite listeners to consider their own lives and the changes they may be longing for, while also offering comfort and solidarity to those who feel stuck in a winter wonderland.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm afraid it's been too long to try to find the reasons why
I fear that too much time has passed to understand why I allowed myself to become trapped within a limited and fading world.
I let my world close in around a smaller patch of fading sky
I allowed my world to shrink and become limited to a small, fading patch of sky.
But now I've grown beyond the walls to where I've never been
I have broken free from those limitations and have grown beyond my previous boundaries.
And it's still winter in my wonderland
Despite my growth, my inner world still feels cold and lifeless.
I'm waiting for the world to fall
I am anticipating a major change or upheaval in the world around me.
I'm waiting for the scene to change
I am waiting for a transformation or shift to occur in my surroundings.
I'm waiting when the colors come
I am looking forward to a time when my world will be filled with vivid and brilliant colors.
I'm waiting to let my world come undone
I am ready and willing to let go of my current world and embrace the unknown and uncertain.
I close my eyes and try to see the world unbroken underneath
I make an effort to visualize a world that is not limited or restricted.
The farther off and already it just might make the life I lead
That distant and unrestrained world may hold the key to a better and more fulfilling life.
A little more than make-believe when all my skies are painted blue
That world is not a mere fantasy, but a tangible possibility that could become reality.
And the clouds don't ever change the shape of who I am to You
Regardless of the changes that occur in my surroundings, my inner self remains constant and unchanged to the one I love.
When I catch the light of falling stars my view is changing me
When I experience moments of wonder and inspiration, I am transformed and grow beyond my current state.
My view is changing me
My perspective and outlook are evolving and transforming me from within.
I'm waiting...
I continue to wait patiently for that moment of transformation and growth to occur in my life.
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@stevecash83
One of the greatest songs of all time. I love the message here! :) :) :)
@trusttrust8472
Yes. One of my all time favourites. Absolutely loving it ❤❤❤🥰🌞🌞🙏🌠🌠🌠🙏😇
@lucacianflone4128
God. I used to watch the hell out of the shenanigans of Sylvester and the gang.
@orginalchimp7963
Nah
@trusttrust8472
@@orginalchimp7963 whatever works for you in your life. I see no reason to value your opinion more than my own
@orginalchimp7963
@@trusttrust8472 omg this ordinal commen was made 4 years ago and I wanted to see if u guys were still alive. Aldo, Adele is amazing, listen to someone like you please.
@lindaswole
I remember my teacher showing this to us in 4th grade. The teacher’s assistant put up 2 posters that said,
“Are you changing the world…
or waiting on the world to change?” and that has always stuck with me ever since. Been graduated for almost 4 years now and it’s still with me. Hope I can change the world some day one way or another.
@chichiluli
4 sho
@MOTIVATIONAK4723
Dont worry just be good ,do good and pray
@TruthDissident
@@MOTIVATIONAK4723 Most people on the left don't believe in God, homie.