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.
Wake Up Everybody
Various Artists Lyrics
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You've got the power
Why don't you wake up, why don't you?
Why don't you wake up?
Why don't you wake up, why don't you?
Why don't you wake up?
An' give thanks to the Man upstairs
Put the egos an' the pride to the side, regardless
An' just be role models, parents, artists
We can make a change an' we can make it the hardest
If you gon' make the babies, you make 'em the smartest
Let 'em know good an' bad, right from wrong
How to roll with the poachers, when life moves on
An' the stress won't take toll, if you don't sweat it
World won't get no better, if we don't let it
Let the negative energy ride, keep hope alive
It's 'bout time that we opened out eyes, wake up
Wake up everybody, no more sleepin'
Wake up everybody, no more sleepin'
Wake up everybody, no more sleepin'
Wake up everybody, time for thinkin', thinkin'
Yep, we all best to vote
I don't care about the guns you tote
Listen to me like you listened to Fahrenheit 9 11
Ain't no time for the second guessin'
The words I speak, wake up, the ones who sleep
Now leave the ships, fix your mouth to teach
Mcs teach the kids what's peace
They don't have to worry 'bout the police
We make 'em rich so they don't have to thief
Every artist here on this track
Will make a change here for young cats
This is for everybody, white or black
You better go an' vote an' get up off your back
I ain't here to take up y'all time
I came to shake up y'all mind, it's everybody's wake up call time
I can't sleep too long while they do the people wrong
Let's clean the world up before they sweep then gone
This is real talk, you can peep through songs
So when you feel weak, these words will keep you strong
Help make a change for the better
It's hard for one to do it
But we can make some change if we do it together
Wake up everybody, no more sleepin'
Wake up everybody, no more sleepin'
Wake up everybody, no more sleepin'
Wake up everybody, time for thinkin', thinkin'
Why don't you wake up, why don't you?
Why don't you wake up?
Why don't you wake up, why don't you?
Why don't you wake up?
Scream, “Peace', do we mean it?
Can you feel it when we scream it out loud?
Do you believe that we need it?
Do you believe that it could get right?
Do you believe that the children of the world deserve a good life?
Well, if you do, it's time to wake up your mind
We can make it better an' I know it might take some time
But we gotta start somewhere, how 'bout wit you an' me
From us it goes to others, then we'll have our unity
Wake up everybody, no more sleepin'
Wake up everybody, no more sleepin'
Wake up everybody, no more sleepin'
Wake up everybody, time for thinkin', thinkin'
Wake up everybody, no more sleepin'
Wake up everybody, no more sleepin'
Wake up everybody, no more sleepin'
Wake up everybody, time for thinkin', thinkin'
But they don't have so very long before their judgement day
The lyrics of Various Artists' song Wake Up Everybody are a powerful call to action for individuals to take responsibility for making positive changes in their communities and the world. The song encourages listeners to wake up from their slumber and take action to make the world a better place. The repetition of the phrase "why don't you wake up" highlights the urgency and importance of this message.
The opening lines "Set it off for the plan up here, we gotta stand up here, An' give thanks to the Man upstairs" suggest that the plan for change comes from a higher power and that individuals need to stand up and take responsibility for their actions. The line "Put the egos an' the pride to the side, regardless" emphasizes the need for humility and collaboration to achieve the common goal of positive change.
The song also touches upon the importance of education and the role of parents and artists in shaping young minds. The lyrics "If you gon' make the babies, you make 'em the smartest, Let 'em know good an' bad, right from wrong" urge parents to take an active role in their children's education and to teach them values such as morality and responsibility. The mention of artists suggests that they also have a role in shaping public opinion and sending positive messages to their fans.
Overall, Wake Up Everybody is a powerful song that reminds us that we all have the power to make positive change in the world, and that it is our responsibility to wake up and take action.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up, wake up
Let's become more aware and conscious
You've got the power
You can make a difference
Set it off for the plan up here, we gotta stand up here
We need to take action and follow a plan to make a change
An' give thanks to the Man upstairs
Be grateful for what you have and acknowledge a higher power
Put the egos an' the pride to the side, regardless
Let go of pride and focus on the greater good
An' just be role models, parents, artists
As influential figures, we should lead by example and inspire others
We can make a change an' we can make it the hardest
Creating change can be challenging, but it's still possible
If you gon' make the babies, you make 'em the smartest
As parents, we should strive to raise intelligent and well-informed children
Let 'em know good an' bad, right from wrong
We need to teach children the difference between positive and negative actions
How to roll with the poachers, when life moves on
We must prepare children to handle life's challenges and tough situations
An' the stress won't take toll, if you don't sweat it
Don't let stress take a toll on your mental and physical health
World won't get no better, if we don't let it
If we don't actively work to make the world a better place, it won't happen on its own
Let the negative energy ride, keep hope alive
Ignore negativity and stay optimistic and hopeful
It's 'bout time that we opened out eyes, wake up
We need to become aware of the issues and take action
Yep, we all best to vote
Voting is important for creating change
I don't care about the guns you tote
Owning guns is not as important as creating a better world
Listen to me like you listened to Fahrenheit 9 11
Pay attention to important issues like you would for a documentary film like Fahrenheit 9/11
Ain't no time for the second guessin'
We must act without hesitation or doubt
The words I speak, wake up, the ones who sleep
The lyrics are a call to action for those who are not aware of the issues
Now leave the ships, fix your mouth to teach
Stop being complacent and start teaching and advocating for change
Mcs teach the kids what's peace
Rappers and hip-hop artists should promote peace to younger generations
They don't have to worry 'bout the police
Young people should not have to fear the police
We make 'em rich so they don't have to thief
We should provide opportunities for young people so they don't have to resort to crime
Every artist here on this track
Each artist on this song is committed to making a change
Will make a change here for young cats
The artists will use their influence to create a better future for young people
This is for everybody, white or black
The message is for everyone regardless of race
You better go an' vote an' get up off your back
Voting and taking action is necessary for change to happen
I ain't here to take up y'all time
The artist is not trying to waste anyone's time
I came to shake up y'all mind, it's everybody's wake up call time
The lyrics are a call to action for all to become more aware and start making change
I can't sleep too long while they do the people wrong
The artist can't rest while injustice is still happening
Let's clean the world up before they sweep then gone
It's important to create positive change before it's too late
This is real talk, you can peep through songs
These are real issues and should be taken seriously
So when you feel weak, these words will keep you strong
The lyrics are meant to inspire and encourage when feeling powerless
Help make a change for the better
The message is for everyone to take part in creating a better future
It's hard for one to do it
Creating change alone can be challenging
But we can make some change if we do it together
Together, we can create real change
Scream, “Peace', do we mean it?
Do we actually want peace?
Can you feel it when we scream it out loud?
Do we truly understand the power of peace?
Do you believe that we need it?
Is peace important to you?
Do you believe that it could get right?
Do you believe that peace is possible?
Do you believe that the children of the world deserve a good life?
Do you believe that all children deserve a happy and healthy life?
Well, if you do, it's time to wake up your mind
If you care about this, it's time to become more aware and involved
We can make it better an' I know it might take some time
It's possible to create positive change, but it may take patience and persistence
But we gotta start somewhere, how 'bout wit you an' me
Creating change starts with small actions, like personal responsibility
From us it goes to others, then we'll have our unity
By each of us doing our part, we can unite and create a better world
Contributed by Lila S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ducesound
brandy got in the booth and said “let me fu*k this up right quick” 😂 she is a BEAST. 🖤
@thepompafilliannetwork
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@shannonporter579
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@Privyone
😂😂😂😂
@twinnblack1190
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@twinnblack1190
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@Marislife3_
When Brandy came in with that “HEYYYYY” 😩 I will rewind that part about 50 more times 🙌🏾 her voice is just a blessing 😭 lover her ❤️
@ProverbNewsome
That part!!!!
@jeanleocadio2036
I did the same thing omg i love her ❤
@jaquaylle3
Btfol.....uhmmmm no🤣🤣🤣🤣