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.
Who Wants To Live Forever
Various Artists Lyrics
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there's no place for us
what is this thing that builds our dreams
and slips away from us
who wants to live forever
who wants to live forever
whoooo
The lyrics of "Who Wants to Live Forever" by Various Artists express the timeless dilemma of human life - the desire for immortality. The opening lines convey a sense of hopelessness and despair, as the singers seem to realize that time is running out and there is no place or time for them to fulfill their dreams. They paint a picture of a disturbed mind, questioning the very essence of our existence, and the futility of our noble aspirations.
However, the chorus is the heart of the song, and it offers a rare glimmer of hope for those who are looking for eternal life. The question "who wants to live forever?" echoes the innermost desires of our souls, and it is almost cathartic to hear it vocalized so poignantly. The lyrics suggest that while we may not be able to avoid the inevitable and the fleeting nature of life, we always have the hope of living forever in the hearts and minds of those who love us.
In summary, the song is a testament to the human desire for immortality, but it also offers a sense of reconciliation with our mortality. It is a powerful, thought-provoking piece of music that will resonate with anyone who has ever pondered the meaning of life.
Line by Line Meaning
there's no time for us
There is never enough time for us to accomplish all that we hope for.
there's no place for us
There is no perfect place for us to exist without hardships or obstacles.
what is this thing that builds our dreams
What is this intangible force that fuels our aspirations and motivates us to dream big?
and slips away from us
Yet it often seems like our dreams are always just out of reach or slipping through our grasp.
who wants to live forever
Despite the fleeting nature of life and challenges we face, who truly wants to live forever?
who wants to live forever
Is the burden of eternal existence truly what we desire?
whoooo
Expressing the powerful emotion and uncertainty surrounding the idea of eternal life.
Contributed by Grace M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.