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 Undead
Various Artists Lyrics
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My oh my
Telling everybody ,oh just how to live their lives
Sliding down the information highway
Buying in just like a bunch of fools
Time is ticking and we can't go back
My oh my
What about the place that we call home
We've never been so many
And we've never been …
So Alone
Keep watching from your picket fence
You keep talking but it makes no sence
You say we're not responsible
But we are, we are
You wash your hands
You come out clean
But fail to recognize the enemy's within
You say we're not responsible
But we are, we are
We are
One step forward, making two steps back
My oh my
Riding piggy on the bad boys back
For life
Lining up for the grand illusion
No answers for no questions asked
Lining up for the execution
Without knowing why
Keep watching from your picket fence…
It's all about power, bout taking control
Breaking the will ,and raping the soul
They suck us dry 'til there's nothing left
My oh my My oh my
What about the world today
What about the place that we call home
We've never been so many
And we've never been …
So Alone
Keep watching from your picket fence…
It's all about power, bout taking control
Breaking the will ,and raping the soul
They suck us dry 'til there's nothing left
My oh my
It's all about power, bout taking control
It's all about power, bout taking control
It's all about power, bout taking control
The lyrics of "We Are the Strong" paint a picture of a society that is lost, misguided, and in the grip of those who seek to control it. The opening lines are a stark reminder that the devil is always lurking nearby, tempting people into following his ways. The song urges people to open their eyes and see the world for what it is, to acknowledge the growing sense of alienation and loneliness, and to take responsibility for their actions. It's a call to break free from the chains of apathy and complacency and to stand up for what is right.
Artists who have tackled similar themes in their music include Green Day, Linkin Park, and Rage Against the Machine. Green Day's "American Idiot" is a concept album that critiques American culture and politics in the post-9/11 era. Linkin Park's "Numb" explores feelings of isolation and disillusionment, while Rage Against the Machine's "Sleep Now in the Fire" is a protest song that confronts corporate greed and corruption.
"We Are the Strong" has resonated with audiences around the world, thanks to its universal themes and powerful message. It's a reminder that we are all in this together, that we must stand up for what is right, and that we can make a difference if we work together. In a world that often seems dark and hopeless, this song is an inspiring call to action.
Line by Line Meaning
See the devil on the doorstep now
My oh my
Telling everybody ,oh just how to live their lives
We are constantly being influenced by outside pressure, and often times it feels like the source of this pressure is evil, telling us how to live our lives.
Sliding down the information highway
Buying in just like a bunch of fools
Time is ticking and we can't go back
My oh my
We are so consumed with the information available to us that it's hard to know what is actually true, and we can't change the past or rewind time.
What about the world today
What about the place that we call home
We've never been so many
And we've never been …
So Alone
Despite being more connected than ever through technology, we feel more isolated and alone in the world.
Keep watching from your picket fence
You keep talking but it makes no sence
You say we're not responsible
But we are, we are
You wash your hands
You come out clean
But fail to recognize the enemy's within
You say we're not responsible
But we are, we are
We are
We try to distance ourselves from problems in the world and act like they're not our responsibility, but ultimately we are all responsible for what happens and have a role to play in making things better.
One step forward, making two steps back
My oh my
Riding piggy on the bad boys back
For life
Lining up for the grand illusion
No answers for no questions asked
Lining up for the execution
Without knowing why
We often feel like we're making progress, but we're really just stuck in a cycle of taking one step forward and two steps back. We're blindly following something that seems enticing without really understanding what it is we're doing or why.
It's all about power, bout taking control
Breaking the will ,and raping the soul
They suck us dry 'til there's nothing left
My oh my My oh my
The true motive behind outside pressure and influence is always about power and control, even if that means breaking people down and using them until there's nothing left.
It's all about power, bout taking control
It's all about power, bout taking control
It's all about power, bout taking control
The chorus repeats the message that everything comes down to power and control in the end.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS MICHAEL CARLSSON, JORGEN KJELL ELOFSSON
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