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.
We Are the Champions
Various Artists Lyrics
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I've paid my dues -
Time after time -
I've done my sentence
But committed no crime -
And bad mistakes
I've made a few
But I've come through
We are the champions - my friends
And we'll keep on fighting - till the end -
We are the champions -
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions - of the world -
I've taken my bows
And my curtain calls -
You brought me fame and fortuen and everything that goes with it
I thank you all -
But it's been no bed of roses
No pleasure cruise -
I consider it a challenge before the whole human race -
And I ain't gonna lose -
We are the champions - my friends
And we'll keep on fighting - till the end -
We are the champions -
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions - of the world -
The lyrics of "We Are The Champions" by Queen are an anthem for those who have overcome challenges and obstacles in their lives. The song is a testament to perseverance, determination, and the grit that it takes to come out on top. The opening lines of "I've paid my dues, time after time, I've done my sentence, but committed no crime" are a declaration of the singer's hard work and dedication. The following lines, "And bad mistakes, I've made a few, I've had my share of sand kicked in my face, but I've come through" speak to the fact that while the singer has made mistakes and faced adversity, they have not let it define them.
The chorus of the song, "We are the champions, my friends, and we'll keep on fighting till the end, we are the champions, we are the champions, no time for losers cause we are the champions of the world" is a rallying cry for anyone who has ever faced adversity. The lyrics remind us that no matter how difficult things get, we have to keep fighting, never give up and stay optimistic. The song's final verses, "I've taken my bows, and my curtain calls, you brought me fame and fortune, and everything that goes with it, I thank you all, but it's been no bed of roses, no pleasure cruise, I consider it a challenge before the whole human race, and I ain't gonna lose" remind us that success is not easy, that it requires hard work and sacrifice, and that it is a challenge for every human being.
Line by Line Meaning
I've paid my dues -
I have worked hard to achieve success and overcome obstacles.
Time after time -
Repeatedly, over a long period of time.
I've done my sentence
But committed no crime -
I have served my time and learned from my mistakes, without intentionally causing harm.
And bad mistakes
I've made a few
I've had my share of sand kicked in my face -
I have made mistakes and been humiliated, but I have learned from those experiences and grown stronger.
But I've come through
Despite the challenges and setbacks, I have persevered and succeeded.
We are the champions - my friends
And we'll keep on fighting - till the end -
We are the champions -
We are victorious and will continue to work hard and fight until the end to maintain our success.
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions - of the world -
We do not have time for failure because we have achieved a level of greatness and become champions of the world.
I've taken my bows
And my curtain calls -
I have accepted recognition and applause for my achievements.
You brought me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it
I thank you all -
I am grateful for the support and opportunities that have led to my success.
But it's been no bed of roses
No pleasure cruise -
My journey to success has not been easy or comfortable, but rather full of challenges and hard work.
I consider it a challenge before the whole human race -
And I ain't gonna lose -
I view my success as a challenge to the capabilities of all human beings, and I am determined not to fail.
Writer(s): Freddie Mercury
Contributed by Adrian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AnimationArion
Whoever told Usher that he was in the center is evil
@SupremeKai09
poor usher 🤣🤣😭
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I love it 😭
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@@nasatussen978in an esited version
@JCWestCoastFTP
I know I'm late. but to be fair to usher, he actually was told he was going to be in the middle when recording. the chick that's actually in the middle threw a temper tantrum and demanded to be in the middle, so they were swapped last minute.
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Usher: "NO TIME FOR LOSERS"!!! (points to screen)
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