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.
Wings
Various Artists Lyrics
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She said spread your wings my little butterfly
Don't let what they say keep you up at night
And if they give you sh...
Then they can walk on by
My feet, feet can't touch the ground
And I can't hear a sound
But you just keep on running up your mouth, yeah
Because I'm too fly to care
Your words don't mean a thing
I'm not listening
Keep talking, all I know is
Mama told me not to waste my life
She said spread your wings my little butterfly
Don't let what they say keep you up at night
And they can't detain you
Because wings are made to fly
And we don't let nobody bring us down
No matter what you say it won't hurt me
Don't matter if I fall from the sky
These wings are made to fly
I'm firing up on that runway
I know we're going to get there someday
But we don't need no ready steady go, no
Talk, talk turns into air
And I don't even care, oh yeah
Your words don't mean a thing
I'm not listening
Keep talking, all I know is
Mama told me not to waste my life
She said spread your wings my little butterfly
Don't let what they say keep you up at night
And they can't detain you
Because wings are made to fly
And we don't let nobody bring us down
No matter what you say it won't hurt me
Don't matter if I fall from the sky
These wings are made to fly
I don't need no one saying hey, hey, hey, hey
I don't hear no one saying hey, hey, hey, hey
You'd better keep on walking
I don't want to hear your talking, boy'd
You'd better keep on walking
I don't want to hear your talking, boy'd
Your words don't mean a thing
I'm not listening
They're just like water off my wings
Mama told me not to waste my life
She said spread your wings my little butterfly
Don't let what they say keep you up at night
And they can't detain you
Because wings are made to fly
And we don't let nobody bring us down
No matter what you say it won't hurt me
Don't matter if I fall from the sky
These wings are made to fly
And we don't let nobody bring us down
No matter what you say it won't hurt me
Don't matter if I fall from the sky
These wings are made to fly
The song "Wings" by Various Artists is an inspiring track that encourages listeners to not let anyone bring them down and to spread their wings and fly. The lyrics are focused on the message that we should not let the negative opinions of others affect our dreams and aspirations. The song's chorus is particularly uplifting, expressing that wings are made to fly and that no one can detain us. The song encourages listeners to focus on their own goals and not to let anyone hold them back.
The lyrics also convey the importance of motherly love and support. Mama tells the singer not to waste their life and to spread their wings. The mother's guidance serves as a reminder to the singer to pursue their dreams and follow their passion. The song also portrays the singer's confidence and strong-willed nature. The words of others do not bother them, as they are too focused on achieving their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama told me not to waste my life
My mother warned me not to waste the precious gift of life
She said spread your wings my little butterfly
She advised me to explore my potential and reach for new heights
Don't let what they say keep you up at night
Don't allow the opinions of others to affect your peace of mind
And if they give you sh...
And if they criticize you or give you a hard time
Then they can walk on by
Then they can continue on their way without bothering me
My feet, feet can't touch the ground
I feel exhilarated and liberated, as if I am floating above the world
And I can't hear a sound
I am so far above the world that the noise of the world is silenced
But you just keep on running up your mouth, yeah
But you continue to talk and criticize, not realizing the futility of your words
Walk, walk on over there
Go away and mind your own business
Because I'm too fly to care
I am confident and carefree, unaffected by your negativity
Your words don't mean a thing
Your words have no power over me
I'm not listening
I refuse to let your words impact my self-worth or actions
Keep talking, all I know is
You can keep talking, but I know that...
And they can't detain you
And no one can hold you back or limit your potential
Because wings are made to fly
Because you are destined to soar and achieve great things
And we don't let nobody bring us down
And we won't let anyone drag us down or make us feel inferior
No matter what you say it won't hurt me
No matter what you say, it won't have any emotional impact on me
Don't matter if I fall from the sky
Even if I experience setbacks or failures, I will still rise again
I'm firing up on that runway
I am taking off, ready to pursue my dreams
I know we're going to get there someday
I am confident that I will achieve my goals, no matter how long it takes
But we don't need no ready steady go, no
But we don't need anyone else's approval or validation to pursue our passions
Talk, talk turns into air
Your words are empty and meaningless
And I don't even care, oh yeah
And I am not bothered by your criticism or negativity
I don't need no one saying hey, hey, hey, hey
I don't need anyone trying to bring me down or stop me
I don't hear no one saying hey, hey, hey, hey
I don't let negative voices or opinions affect me
You'd better keep on walking
You'd better find something better to do than criticize me
I don't want to hear your talking, boy'd
I refuse to listen to your meaningless words
Your words don't mean a thing
Your words have no impact on me
They're just like water off my wings
Your words slide off of me, leaving no lasting damage
And we don't let nobody bring us down
And we won't let anyone drag us down or make us feel inferior
No matter what you say it won't hurt me
No matter what you say, it won't have any emotional impact on me
Don't matter if I fall from the sky
Even if I experience setbacks or failures, I will still rise again
These wings are made to fly
I am meant to soar and achieve great things
Writer(s): Peter Norman Cullen Kelleher, Ben Kohn, Iain James, Erika F. Nuri, Thomas Andrew Searle Barnes, Jesy Nelson, Heidi Lissett Rojas, Mischke J. Butler, Perrie Edwards, Jade Thirlwall, Michelle Robin Lewis, Leigh Anne Pinnock
Contributed by Ryan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.