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 Are You Waiting For?
Various Artists Lyrics
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What a family
How did the years go by?
Now it's only me
Tick tock
Tick tock
Tick tock
Tick tock
Tick tock
Tick tock
Tick tock
(La la la la la la la)
Like a cat in heat stuck in a moving car
A scary conversation,
Shut my eyes, can't find the brake
What if they say that you're a climber?
Naturally I'm worried if I do it alone
Who really cares 'cause it's your life
You never know, it could be great
Take a chance 'cause you might grow
Oh, oh oh
What you waiting
What you waiting
What you waiting
What you waiting
What you waiting for!?
What you waiting
What you waiting
What you waiting
What you waiting
What you waiting for!?
Tick tock
Tick tock
Tick tock
Tick tock
Take a chance you stupid whore
Like an echo pedal, you're repeating yourself
You know it all by heart
Why are you standing in one place?
Born to blossom, bloom to perish
Your moment will run out
'Cause of your sex chromosome
I know it's so messed up how our society all thinks (for sure)
Life is short, you're capable (uh huh)
Oh, oh oh
LOOK AT YOUR WATCH NOW!
YOU'RE STILL A SUPER HOT FEMALE!
YOU GOT YOUR MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT!
AND THEY'RE ALL WAITING FOR YOUR HOT TRACK!
What you waiting
What you waiting
What you waiting
What you waiting
What you waiting for!?
What you waiting
What you waiting
What you waiting
What you waiting
What you waiting for!?
I can't wait to go
Back and do Japan
Get me lots of brand new fans
Osaka, Tokyo
You Harajuku girls
Damn, you've got some wicked style...
GO!
LOOK AT YOUR WATCH NOW!
YOU'RE STILL A SUPER HOT FEMALE!
YOU GOT YOUR MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT!
AND THEY'RE ALL WAITING FOR YOUR HOT TRACK!
What you waiting
What you waiting
What you waiting
What you waiting
What you waiting for!?
What you waiting
What you waiting
What you waiting
What you waiting
What you waiting for!?
What you waiting for?
What you waiting for?
Take a chance, you stupid whore
Take a chance, you stupid whore
What you waiting for?
What you waiting for?
Take a chance, you stupid whore
Take a chance, you stupid whore
The song "What Are You Waiting For?" by Various Artists is a call to action for anyone who is hesitating to take the next step in their life. The song begins with the singer reflecting on how time has passed and things have changed, leaving them feeling alone. The chorus repeats the question, "what are you waiting for?" encouraging the listener to take a chance and follow their dreams. The second verse features a warning of sorts, to not get caught in a cycle of repeating mistakes and standing in one place. The song ends with a declaration to take a chance, no matter what anyone else might say.
At its core, "What Are You Waiting For?" is a message of empowerment and encouragement. The lyrics are meant to inspire the listener to take action and pursue their passions, despite any fears or doubts they may have. The use of strong language like "stupid whore" may be jarring to some listeners, but it serves to further emphasize the urgency of the message. The repetition of "tick tock" adds to the sense of urgency and reminds the listener that time is always ticking away.
Overall, "What Are You Waiting For?" is a powerful and motivating song that encourages listeners to live their lives to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
What an amazing time
This is a great moment in life, and we should appreciate it.
What a family
We have a great group of people around us to share this moment with.
How did the years go by?
Time has passed so quickly, and we're surprised at how much has changed.
Now it's only me
Despite all the people around me, I still feel alone.
Tick tock
Time is moving quickly and we can feel the pressure of it passing by.
La la la la la la la
The sound of time passing by.
Like a cat in heat stuck in a moving car
Feeling trapped and uncomfortable like an animal in heat.
A scary conversation
A conversation that fills us with fear and anxiety.
Shut my eyes, can't find the brake
Feeling out of control and not knowing how to stop a situation from happening.
What if they say that you're a climber?
What if they accuse you of trying to get ahead in life through unethical means?
Naturally I'm worried if I do it alone
I'm naturally concerned about doing something on my own without help or support.
Who really cares 'cause it's your life
Ultimately, no one else's opinion matters because it's your life and you have to live it.
You never know, it could be great
Taking risks can lead to great outcomes and we'll never know until we try.
Take a chance 'cause you might grow
Take risks in life because it can lead to personal growth and development.
Look at your watch now!
Time is passing by quickly, so don't waste it.
You're still a super hot female!
You're still young and attractive with a lot to offer the world.
You got your million dollar contract!
You've achieved a lot in life, and you should be proud of yourself.
And they're all waiting for your hot track!
People are anticipating your next move, and you have the power to make it great.
Take a chance, you stupid whore
Don't let fear or other people's opinions hold you back from taking a chance in life.
Like an echo pedal, you're repeating yourself
We're stuck in repetitive patterns of behavior and need to break out of them.
You know it all by heart
We've become so familiar with our patterns that we don't even think about them anymore.
Why are you standing in one place?
We're stagnant and not moving forward in life, and it's time to change that.
Born to blossom, bloom to perish
We're meant to grow and change throughout life, but eventually, we'll die.
Your moment will run out
Opportunities in life are fleeting, so we need to make the most of them before they're gone.
Cause of your sex chromosome
Our gender affects how society perceives and values us.
I know it's so messed up how our society all thinks (for sure)
Society has unfair and arbitrary standards that affect our opportunities in life.
Life is short, you're capable
Life is brief, so take advantage of your abilities and potential.
I can't wait to go / Back and do Japan / Get me lots of brand new fans / Osaka, Tokyo / You Harajuku girls / Damn, you've got some wicked style...
Excitement about experiencing new things, meeting new people, and seeing new places.
Contributed by Abigail P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.