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.
Yellow Bird
Various Artists Lyrics
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smoother than a storm
And the scars that mark my body
they're silver and gold
My blood is a flood of rubies, precious stones
It keeps my veins hot
the fires found a home in me
I move through town
And my necklace is of rope
I tie it and untie it
And now people talk to me, but nothing ever hits home
And people talk to me, and all the voices just burn holes
I'm done with it (ooh)
This is the start of how it all ends
They used to shout my name, now they whisper it
I'm speeding up and this is the
Red, orange, yellow flicker beat sparking up my heart
We're at the start
the colours disappear
I never watch the stars there's so much down here
So I just try to keep up with them
Red, orange, yellow flicker beat sparking up my heart
I dream all year
but they're not the sweet kinds
And the shivers move down my shoulder blades in double time
And now people talk to me I'm slipping out of reach now
People talk to me, and all their faces blur
But I got my fingers laced together and I made a little prison
And I'm locking up everyone who ever laid a finger on me
I'm done with it (ooh)
This is the start of how it all ends
They used to shout my name, now they whisper it
I'm speeding up and this is the
Red, orange, yellow flicker beat sparking up my heart
We're at the start
the colours disappear
I never watch the stars there's so much down here
So I just try to keep up with them
Red, orange, yellow flicker beat sparking up my heart
Oh oh oh
And this is the red, orange, yellow flicker beat
Sparking up my heart
Oh oh oh
And this is the red, orange, yellow flicker beat-beat-beat-beat.
These lyrics are from the song 'Yellow Flicker Beat' by Lorde, and they convey a feeling of resilience and determination. The singer describes herself as a 'princess cut from marble', indicating that she is strong and unbreakable, despite the scars on her body. Her blood is described as a 'flood of rubies' implying that she is passionate and fiercely alive. She moves through town 'quiet like a fire' and wears a necklace of rope, possibly representing her non-conformity and defiance.
People talk to her, but nothing ever 'hits home', suggesting that she has been hurt before and is now guarded. However, she is done with it and declares that this is the start of how it all ends. She is moving on and leaving the past behind. The 'yellow flicker beat' is a symbol of the sparks of hope and inspiration that she feels, as she starts a new chapter in her life.
She admits that she dreams all year, but they are not the 'sweet kinds'. The shivers that move down her shoulder blades are a physical embodiment of the fear and anxiety she feels. Yet, she is empowered by her ability to lock up everyone who ever laid a finger on her, and this highlights her newfound strength and confidence. Overall, these lyrics portray a sense of defiance, courage and determination in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a princess cut from marble
smoother than a storm
I am a strong and beautiful woman who has been through a lot of turmoil and struggles, but I have come out even stronger and smoother than before.
And the scars that mark my body
they're silver and gold
My scars are a reminder of the battles I've fought and the strength I've gained from them. They have turned into something beautiful.
My blood is a flood of rubies, precious stones
It keeps my veins hot
the fires found a home in me
My passion and determination run deep within me, like a flood of precious gems. These fires keep me alive and give me purpose.
I move through town
I'm quiet like a fire
And my necklace is of rope
I tie it and untie it
I am a force to be reckoned with, but I move quietly and confidently through life. My necklace represents my flexibility and adaptability. I can tie and untie myself from anything.
And now people talk to me, but nothing ever hits home
And people talk to me, and all the voices just burn holes
People may try to reach out to me, but their words and opinions do not affect me. In fact, they only make me stronger and more determined.
I'm done with it (ooh)
This is the start of how it all ends
They used to shout my name, now they whisper it
I'm speeding up and this is the
Red, orange, yellow flicker beat sparking up my heart
I am ready to move on from the past and start a new chapter in my life. People may have once tried to bring me down, but now I am going full speed ahead with my heart on fire.
We're at the start
the colours disappear
I never watch the stars there's so much down here
So I just try to keep up with them
Red, orange, yellow flicker beat sparking up my heart
I am at the beginning of a new journey, and everything from my past is fading away. Instead of looking up at the sky, I focus on what's in front of me and try to keep up with the beat of my heart.
I dream all year
but they're not the sweet kinds
And the shivers move down my shoulder blades in double time
And now people talk to me I'm slipping out of reach now
People talk to me, and all their faces blur
But I got my fingers laced together and I made a little prison
And I'm locking up everyone who ever laid a finger on me
My dreams are not always sweet, but they still drive me forward towards my goals. The fear and anxiety that comes with being in the public eye and having people try to reach me is overwhelming, but I am taking control by keeping myself in a little prison and not letting anyone who has hurt me in the past get close again.
Oh oh oh
And this is the red, orange, yellow flicker beat
Sparking up my heart
Oh oh oh
And this is the red, orange, yellow flicker beat-beat-beat-beat.
The beat of my heart drives me forward and fills me with energy and passion. It is like a spark that ignites a fire in my soul and propels me towards my dreams.
Writer(s): JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, WILLIAM CHAMPION, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN
Contributed by Scarlett N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.