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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.

Walking by Myself
Various Artists Lyrics

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You know I love you.
You know it's true.
Give you all my love, babe.
What more can I do?

Walking by myself,
I hope you'll understand.
I just want to be your lovin' man.

I love ya, yes I love you
with my heart and soul.
I wouldn't mistreat you
for my weight in gold.

You know I love you.
You know it's true.
Give you all my love, babe.
What more can I do?

Walking by myself,
I hope you'll understand.
I just want to be your lovin' man.

Here we go!
Keep on walkin'!

You know I love you.
You know it's true.
I give you all my --, babe.
What more can I do?

I'm walking by myself,
I hope you'll understand.
I just want to be your lovin' man.

I said I'm walking by myself,
I hope you'll understand.
I just want to be your lovin',
I just want to be your lovin',

I just want to be your lovin' man.
That's right.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Walking By Myself" by Various Artists tell the story of a person who is deeply in love with their significant other. The first stanza sets the tone by expressing the singer's love for their partner and their willingness to do anything for them. In the second stanza, the singer seems to be walking alone, which could signify a struggle in their relationship or just a moment of introspection. However, they reassure their partner that they only want to be their "lovin' man". The chorus repeats the same sentiments about the depth of their love and how they would never mistreat their partner.

Throughout the song, the singer is walking alone, which could represent a longing to be with their partner or a need for space. The repetition of the phrase "walking by myself" reinforces this idea and adds a sense of loneliness to the lyrics. However, the overall message of the song is one of love and commitment. The singer is willing to walk alone but wants nothing more than to be with their partner and be their "lovin' man".

Walking by MyselfVarious Artists Lyrics

Walking by Myself
Various Artists Lyrics