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.
Whenever Wherever
Various Artists Lyrics
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So we could both make fun of distance
Lucky that I love a foreign man for
The lucky fact of your existence
Baby I would climb the Andes solely
To count the freckles on your body
Never could imagine there were only
So many ways to love somebody
Le ro lo le lo le
Le ro lo le lo le
Can't you see... I'm at your feet
Whenever, Wherever
We're meant to be together
I'll be there and you'll be near
And that's the deal my dear
You're over, you're under
You'll never have to wonder
We can always play by ear
But that's the deal my dear
Lucky that my lips not only mumble
They spill kisses like a fountain
Lucky that my breasts are small and humble
So you don't confuse them with mountains
Lucky I have strong legs like my mother
To run for cover when I need it
And these two eyes are for no other
The day you leave will cry a river
Le ro lo le lo le
Le ro lo le lo le
At your feet... I'm at your feet
Whenever, Wherever
We're meant to be together
I'll be there and you'll be near
And that's the deal my dear
You're over, you're under
You'll never have to wonder
We can always play by ear
But that's the deal my dear
Le ro lo le lo le
Le ro lo le lo le
We can fly, say it again
Le ro lo le lo le lo le
Tell me one more time
That you're there
Lost in my eyes
Whenever, wherever
We're meant to be together
I'll be there and you'll be near
And that's the deal my dear
You're over, you're under
You've got me head over heels
There's nothing left to fear
If you really feel the way I feel
Whenever, wherever
We're meant to be together
I'll be there and you'll be near
And that's the deal my dear
You're over, you're under
You've got me head over heels
There's nothing left to fear
If you really feel the way I feel
The lyrics of "Whenever, Wherever" by Various Artists depict a passionate and unconditional love that knows no boundaries. The singer is expressing how lucky she is to have fallen in love with someone who lives far away, but distance is not a problem because they are meant to be together. She loves him for who he is, and she is willing to do anything to be with him, even climb mountains just to count the freckles on his body. She is confident that they will always find a way to be together, and she trusts him implicitly. She describes herself as lucky for having small and humble breasts and strong legs like her mother, which will enable her to run for cover if she needs to escape.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Whenever, Wherever" to emphasize the idea that their love is not limited by time or place. They can always find a way to be together, even if they have to play it by ear. The singer is deeply in love with her partner, and she knows that he feels the same way because he is there, lost in her eyes.
Line by Line Meaning
Lucky you were born that far away
I feel so lucky that you were born in a place far away from me because it gave us an opportunity to make fun of distance
So we could both make fun of distance
Being separated by distance is painful, but at least we have something to joke about to make the situation a little easier
Lucky that I love a foreign man for
I am so grateful that I fell in love with a foreign man, as his uniqueness and diversity adds an extra layer of joy to our relationship
The lucky fact of your existence
Your very existence is a lucky blessing in my life, and I am thankful for you every day
Baby I would climb the Andes solely
I am so devoted to you that I would climb the Andes Mountains alone just to be near you
To count the freckles on your body
I find every part of you fascinating, even the smallest details like the freckles on your body are worthy of my attention
Never could imagine there were only
I never knew before you that there are so many ways to show love to somebody
So many ways to love somebody
I am constantly learning new ways to show my love and affection to you, and I am amazed at how many opportunities there are to express my feelings
Can't you see... I'm at your feet
I am completely under your spell and at your mercy, and I wouldn't have it any other way
Whenever, Wherever
No matter where we are or what we are doing, our love will always find a way to bring us together
We're meant to be together
I truly believe that fate has brought us together and that we are meant to be together
I'll be there and you'll be near
I promise to always be there for you and be close to you whenever you need me
And that's the deal my dear
This is the agreement we have made with each other, to always be by each other's side through thick and thin
You're over, you're under
No matter what happens, no matter where we are in life, our love will always be strong and enduring
You'll never have to wonder
You never have to question my love for you, as it will always be unwavering and steadfast
We can always play by ear
Our relationship is not always planned or organized, but sometimes we just have to go with the flow and trust in each other
But that's the deal my dear
Even though we may not always have a set plan, we know that we will always be there for each other and that our love is unbreakable
Lucky that my lips not only mumble
I am thankful that my words are not just empty chatter, but that I can express my love to you through my actions and my kisses
They spill kisses like a fountain
My love for you is overflowing and abundant, and I can't help but shower you with kisses to show how much I care
Lucky that my breasts are small and humble
I am grateful that I don't have to compete with the grandeur of mountains or other features, as my simplicity and modesty make me even more loveable in your eyes
So you don't confuse them with mountains
I want you to know that my body is yours to adore and admire, without being distracted by other grandiose things like mountains
Lucky I have strong legs like my mother
I am blessed to have inherited strength and resilience from my mother, allowing me to face any challenge that comes our way, together as a team
To run for cover when I need it
If we ever find ourselves in dangerous or difficult situations, I know that I can count on your cooperation and protection to keep us safe
And these two eyes are for no other
My eyes are steadfastly focused on you, and no one else can ever take your place in my heart
The day you leave will cry a river
The thought of being separated from you brings me to tears, and the prospect of you ever leaving me is heartbreaking
We can fly, say it again
Together, we can conquer any challenge and overcome any obstacle that comes our way, and we can do it again and again
Tell me one more time
Reassure me of your love again, as hearing your words makes me feel safe and whole
That you're there
Knowing that you are with me, in my corner and by my side, gives me the strength to face anything that life throws at us
Lost in my eyes
When we look into each other's eyes, we get lost in the immense love and passion that we share, and nothing else in the world matters
You've got me head over heels
You have completely captured my heart and soul, and I am head over heels in love with you
There's nothing left to fear
With you by my side, I know that I can face anything that life throws at me without any fear or hesitation
If you really feel the way I feel
The depth of my love for you is so intense that sometimes it is hard to put into words, but I know that you share the same feelings as I do
Contributed by Charlotte N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.