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.
Wicked Game
Various Artists Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And she'll never f*cking know that, these f*cking eyes that I'm staring at
Let me see that ass, look at all this cash
And I've emptied out my cards too
Now I'm f*cking leaning on that
Bring your love baby I can bring my shame
Bring the drugs baby I can bring my pain
Bring the cups baby I can bring the drink
Bring your body baby I can bring you fame
That's my motherf*cking word too
Just let me motherf*cking love you!
Listen ma, I'll give you all I got
Give me all for this, I need confidence in myself
Listen ma, I'll give you all of me
Give me all of it, I need all of it to myself
Oh, oh, oh
Woah
So tell me you love me
Only for tonight
Only for tonight
Even though you don't love me
Oh, oh
Just tell me you love me
I'll give you all of me, I'll give you all of me
Even though you don't love me
Let me see you dance
I love to watch you dance
Take you down another level
Get you dancing with the devil
Take a shot of this
But I'm warning you
I'm on that shit that you can't smell baby
So, put down your perfume
Bring your love baby I can bring my shame
Bring the drugs baby I can bring my pain
I got my heart right here, I got my scars right here
Bring the cups baby I can bring the drink
Bring your body baby I can bring you fame
That's my motherf*cking word too
So let me motherf*cking love you
Listen ma, I'll give you all I got
Give me all of this, I Need confidence in myself
Listen ma, I'll give you all of me
Give me all of it, I need all of it to myself
I need all of it
So tell me you love me
Only for tonight
Only for tonight
Even though you don't love me
Oh, oh
Just tell me you love me
I'll give you all of me, I'll give you all of me
Even though you don't love me
The lyrics to "Wicked Game" by Various Artists tell a story about lust, fame, and the desire for love. The singer expresses his disinterest in his former partner and his attraction towards another person. He's willing to provide them with escapism in the form of drugs, alcohol, and his wealth. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware that his relationship with this person wouldn't lead to love, but he still longs for their affection. He wants to be wanted by them, even if it's just for one night.
The line "Bring your love baby I can bring my shame, bring the drugs baby I can bring my pain," represents the idea that the singer is offering himself as a temporary escape for this person. He's willing to give them everything he has to offer, including his love, pain, and shame. However, he's aware that he can't force them to love him and he's comfortable with the idea of them not loving him back. The lyrics show that the singer is trying to mask his emotional vulnerability, but he's hoping that this person will see past it and return his affection.
Overall, "Wicked Game" is a song that's about the complex emotions that come with attraction, lust, and longing. The lyrics are about wanting to be wanted and finding temporary solace in another person's company.
Line by Line Meaning
I left my girl back home, I don't love her no more
I ended the relationship with my partner and do not feel any affection towards her anymore
And she'll never f*cking know that, these f*cking eyes that I'm staring at
My partner is unaware of my lack of feelings towards her, despite my explicit looks revealing this
Let me see that ass, look at all this cash
Show me your rear end, witness the wealth that I possess
And I've emptied out my cards too
I have used up all of my credit cards
Now I'm f*cking leaning on that
I am now relying on my resources to maintain my current lifestyle
Bring your love baby I can bring my shame
If you give me your love, I will bear my guilt and vulnerability to you
Bring the drugs baby I can bring my pain
If you bring me drugs, I will share my emotional pain with you
I got my heart right here, I got my scars right here
My heart and emotional wounds are present and ready for you to see
Bring the cups baby I can bring the drink
Provide the cups, and I will supply the alcohol
Bring your body baby I can bring you fame
If you give me your body, I can offer you fame and attention
That's my motherf*cking word too
What I just said is entirely true and sincere
Just let me motherf*cking love you!
Allow me to show you affection and care passionately
Listen ma, I'll give you all I got
I promise to provide everything I have and all that I am to you
Give me all for this, I need confidence in myself
I am willing to sacrifice everything to achieve this, as I require self-assurance
Even though you don't love me
Despite the fact that you do not have romantic feelings for me
So tell me you love me
Please express love towards me
Only for tonight
Just for this evening
Oh, oh, oh
Exclamation conveying excitement or anticipation
Woah
Exclamation conveying surprise or shock
Let me see you dance
Show me your dance moves
I love to watch you dance
I enjoy observing you dance
Take you down another level
I want to bring you to a lower or more intense state
Get you dancing with the devil
I want to lead you into temptation or danger
Take a shot of this
Consume this alcoholic drink
But I'm warning you
However, I am giving you a cautionary statement
I'm on that shit that you can't smell baby
I am under the influence of a substance that you cannot detect
So, put down your perfume
Abstain from using your fragrance
I need all of it
I require every aspect of you
Just tell me you love me
Inform me that you love me
I'll give you all of me, I'll give you all of me
I will surrender my entire being to you
Contributed by Charlotte N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.