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.
Wherever You Are
Various Artists Lyrics
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Cause you're the one I want, I really really want
Baby cause I want you that close
Cause your the one that's on my mind
I'll be right behind, holding you just like
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
You won't be lonely tonight
I'll be with you, just close your eyes
No matter the time or the distance apart
I'll be with you, wherever you are
Remember when I'm on the road
Baby don't think I forgot about you
Gotta lead, gotta run this show
Wish I could pause time
A million things are going on
But I know where I belong
And that's with you ooh ooh
A, a, a, a, a, a
Boy you know you have go
And everything within me is gonna miss you
I'll be here waiting for your call
Before I close my eyes
Is this love or am I dreaming
Am I up or am I sleeping
Yes I might be delusional
Cause it feels so unusual
I don't want this feeling to end with you baby
I don't wanna lose this tonight
So I'll be with you like a shadow
Cause you're the one I want, I really really want
Baby cause I want you that close
Cause your the one that's on my mind
I'll be right behind, holding you just like
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
You won't be lonely tonight
If ever you should feel alone
Baby call my name and I'll be right there
Through the cold and the darkest storms
I'll be right on time
A million things are going on
But I know where I belong
And that's with you ooh ooh
A, a, a, a, a, a
Even though we're miles apart
I will hold you down just like a soldier
Cause I'm yours and you stole my heart
Love you got the key
Is this love or am I dreaming
Am I up or am I sleeping
Yes I might be delusional
Cause it feels so unusual
I don't want this feeling to end with you baby
I don't wanna lose this tonight
So I'll be with you like a shadow
Cause you're the one I want, I really really want
Baby cause I want you that close
Cause your the one that's on my mind
I'll be right behind, holding you just like
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
You won't be lonely tonight
Every little step you take
I'll be with you like a shadow
Every little move you make
I'll be with you like a shadow
Even when my hands can't touch you
I can feel your love oh
If you feel you're missing me tonight
All you have to do is close your eyes
So I'll be with you like a shadow
Cause you're the one I want, I really really want
Baby cause I want you that close
Cause your the one that's on my mind
I'll be right behind, holding you just like
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
You won't be lonely tonight
No matter the time or the distance apart
I'll be with you, just close your eyes
No matter the time or the distance apart
I'll be with you, wherever you are
Unique, ... Charice
The song "Wherever You Are" by Various Artists featuring Charice is a romantic ballad about two lovers who are in a long-distance relationship. The singer assures her lover that she will always be with him, no matter the time or the distance apart. She promises to be his shadow, his support, and to hold him just like he wants to be held. The lyrics express the singer's deep love for her partner and her willingness to go to great lengths to keep their relationship strong.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as it repeats the message of the song with added emphasis. The singer assures her lover that they will never be lonely as long as they have each other, and that distance will never be able to come between them. The song is a tribute to the power of love and the lengths that people will go to for the ones that they love.
Overall, "Wherever You Are" is a beautiful and moving love song that will resonate with anyone who has ever been in a long-distance relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
So I'll be with you like a shadow
I will always be by your side, following and supporting you.
Cause you're the one I want, I really really want
You are the only one I desire, and I am deeply devoted to you.
Baby cause I want you that close
I crave such intimacy with you, so I will always be right next to you.
Cause your the one that's on my mind
My thoughts are constantly consumed by you, and only you.
I'll be right behind, holding you just like
I will be embracing and comforting you, never letting go.
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
A heartfelt expression of devotion and fondness.
You won't be lonely tonight
You will not feel alone or abandoned, even when I am physically absent.
No matter the time or the distance apart
Despite the temporal or physical separation, I am always present in your heart.
I'll be with you, just close your eyes
Just by closing your eyes and imagining me, you will feel my loving presence.
Remember when I'm on the road
During my absence, I will always keep you in my thoughts and my heart.
Baby don't think I forgot about you
Do not doubt my love and loyalty, even when we are apart.
Gotta lead, gotta run this show
I have my responsibilities and obligations, but you are still my top priority.
Wish I could pause time
I long for an everlasting moment with you, wishing to stop the passing of time.
A million things are going on
Although I have a lot on my plate, you still hold a special place in my heart.
But I know where I belong
I am certain that my place is by your side, always and forever.
Boy you know you have go
You know you have to leave, but it is not the end for us and our love.
And everything within me is gonna miss you
My entire being will ache with longing and sadness during your absence.
I'll be here waiting for your call
I will be eagerly waiting for your return and your voice.
Before I close my eyes
Before I go to sleep, I will think of you and invoke you.
Is this love or am I dreaming
I am questioning whether what I am feeling is real, or just a fantasy.
Am I up or am I sleeping
I am in doubt whether I am awake or dreaming right now.
Yes I might be delusional
Perhaps I am imagining or exaggerating my feelings, but it does not make them less real to me.
Cause it feels so unusual
I am not used to feeling this way, but it feels special and different.
I don't want this feeling to end with you baby
I want this love and connection to last forever, and never fade away.
I don't wanna lose this tonight
I fear losing this special moment and connection with you tonight.
If ever you should feel alone
In case you ever feel lonely or abandoned, I am always here for you.
Baby call my name and I'll be right there
Just say my name and I will come running to you, no matter where I am.
Through the cold and the darkest storms
Even in the harshest and bleakest moments of life, I will remain a beacon of warmth and hope.
I'll be right on time
I will never be too late or too early, I will always be there when you need me most.
Even though we're miles apart
Despite the physical distance between us, our hearts are still deeply connected.
I will hold you down just like a soldier
Like a soldier who never abandons their comrades, I will never abandon you, and always remain loyal.
Cause I'm yours and you stole my heart
You have my heart in your hands, and I am yours forever.
Love you got the key
Love unlocks the doors to our hearts, and frees us from loneliness and isolation.
Every little step you take
Every move and action you take, I am there with you, even if you do not see me.
Every little move you make
Every gesture and motion you make, I am always paying attention to, and responding to.
Even when my hands can't touch you
Even if I cannot physically touch you, I still feel your loving presence and connection.
I can feel your love oh
I can sense and feel your love and affection, lifting me up and inspiring me.
If you feel you're missing me tonight
If you ever feel a longing or a yearning for me tonight, remember that I am always there.
All you have to do is close your eyes
Just by closing your eyes, and feeling the rhythm of your heart, you will sense my love presence.
Wherever you are
No matter where you are, or where life takes you, I will always be there for you and with you.
Writer(s): John Charles Lodge
Contributed by Jake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.