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.
What A Girl Wants
Various Artists Lyrics
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What a girl needs
What a girl wants
What a girl needs
I wanna thank you for giving me time to breathe
Like a rock you waited so patiently
While I got it together
I only looked but I never touched
'Cause in my heart was a picture of us
Holdin' hands, makin' plans and it's lucky for me you understand
What a girl wants
What a girl needs
Whatever makes me happy sets you free
And I'm thanking you for knowing exactly
What a girl wants
What a girl needs
Whatever keeps me in your arms
And I'm thanking you for being there for me
What I want is what you got
And what you got is what I want
There was a time I was blind
I was so confused
I'd run away just to hide it all from you
But baby you knew me better
Than I knew myself-yeah
They say if you love something let it go
And if it comes back, it's yours, that's how you know
It's for keeps, yeah
It's for sure
And you're ready and willing to give me more than
What a girl wants
What a girl needs
Whatever makes me happy and sets you free
And I'm thanking you for knowin' exactly
What a girl wants
What a girl needs
Whatever keeps me in your arms
And I'm thanking you for giving it to me
What a girl wants
What a girl needs
Somebody sensitive, crazy, sexy, cool, like you-yeah
What a girl wants
What a girl needs
Somebody who can't come and go, nobody, like you do
What a girl wants
What a girl needs
You let a girl know how much you
Care about her, I swear
You're the one who always knew
What a girl wants
What a girl needs
Whatever makes me happy and sets you free
And I'm thanking you for knowin' exactly
What a girl wants
What a girl needs
Whatever keeps me in your arms
And I'm thanking you for giving it to me
What you got is what I need
All that you want
What I want, oh yeah
Oh baby, oh darlin', I thank you
Thank you for givin' me what I need
And for what I want, oh yeah
The song “What A Girl Wants” by Various Artists is a classic pop love song. The song speaks to the universal desire for love and security in a relationship. The lyrics “What a girl wants, what a girl needs. Whatever makes me happy sets you free” emphasize the importance of a partner’s understanding, love, and support in a relationship. The line “Thanking you for giving me time to breathe” points to the importance of giving space and time to an individual in order to grow and come into their own.
The song also speaks to the power of mutual understanding and compromise in a relationship. The chorus “Whatever keeps me in your arms and I'm thanking you for giving it to me” highlights the significance of give-and-take in a relationship, where each partner supports and nurtures the other’s needs. “What a girl wants, what a girl needs. Somebody sensitive, crazy, sexy, cool, like you” emphasizes the need for a partner who is emotionally available, adventurous, and passionate. The line “You let a girl know how much you care about her, I swear, You're the one who always knew” underscores the importance of consistently showing love and appreciation for a partner.
Overall, “What A Girl Wants” is a powerful love song that speaks to the importance of mutual understanding, support, and love in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
What a girl wants
A girl desires something important
What a girl needs
A girl requires something essential
I wanna thank you for giving me time to breathe
I appreciate you for allowing me to have my own space
Like a rock you waited so patiently
You stood firm and were patient with me
While I got it together
While I figured things out
While I figured it out
While I solved my problems
I only looked but I never touched
I only admired but didn't act on my desire
'Cause in my heart was a picture of us
I had an image of us in my heart
Holdin' hands, makin' plans and it's lucky for me you understand
Being together and planning a future was something that you also wanted and it's fortunate that you comprehend what I am feeling
Whatever makes me happy sets you free
You prioritize my happiness over everything else
And I'm thanking you for knowing exactly
And I appreciate you for being aware of what I require
What I want is what you got
What I desire is what you possess
There was a time I was blind
There was a moment when I couldn't see things clearly
I was so confused
I was very uncertain
I'd run away just to hide it all from you
I would escape just to conceal everything from you
But baby you knew me better
But you understood me better
Than I knew myself-yeah
More than I was aware of my own self
They say if you love something let it go
It is believed that if you love someone, set them free
And if it comes back, it's yours, that's how you know
If it returns, it belongs to you, and this is how you'll know
It's for keeps, yeah
It's permanent
It's for sure
It's certain
And you're ready and willing to give me more than
And you are prepared and eager to give me more than what I want and need
Somebody sensitive, crazy, sexy, cool, like you-yeah
Someone who is emotional, fun, alluring, and level-headed like you
Somebody who can't come and go, nobody, like you do
Someone who is stable and devoted, unlike others who may leave easily, like you are
You let a girl know how much you
You show a girl how much you
Care about her, I swear
Care for her deeply, I promise
You're the one who always knew
You're the person who always understood
Whatever keeps me in your arms
Whatever makes me feel safe and content in your embrace
And I'm thanking you for giving it to me
And I appreciate you for providing it to me
What you got is what I need
What you possess is what I require
All that you want
Everything that you desire
What I want, oh yeah
What I desire, oh yes
Oh baby, oh darlin', I thank you
Oh dear, I am grateful to you
Thank you for givin' me what I need
Thank you for providing me with what I require
And for what I want, oh yeah
And for fulfilling my desires
Writer(s): Rick Derringer
Contributed by Landon E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.