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.
You're The One That I Want
Various Artists Lyrics
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I got chills, they're multiplyin'
And I'm losin' control
'Cause the power you're supplyin'
It's electrifyin'
You better shape up
You better shape up
You better understand, to my heart I must be true
Nothin' left, nothin' left for me to do
You're the one that I want
(You are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey, the one that I want
(You are the one I want, want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey, the one that I want
(You are the one I want, want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The one I need, oh yes, indeed
If you're filled with affection
You're too shy to convey
Meditate in my direction
Feel your way
I better shape up 'cause you need a man
I need a man who can keep me satisfied
I better shape up if I'm gonna prove
You better prove that my faith is justified
Are you sure?
Yes, I'm sure down deep inside
You're the one that I want
(You are the one I want, want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey, the one that I want
(You are the one I want, want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey, the one that I want
(You are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The one I need, oh yes, indeed
You're the one that I want
(You are the one I want, want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey, the one that I want
(You are the one I want, want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey, the one that I want
(You are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The one I need, oh yes, indeed
You're the one that I want
(You are the one I want, want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey, the one that I want
(You are the one I want, want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey, the one that I want
(You are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The one I need, oh yes, indeed
The lyrics of "You're the One That I Want" by Various Artists featuring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John from the movie "Grease" are all about summer crushes and young love. The song starts with the female protagonist expressing how her heart is racing and how she is losing control over her emotions because of the strong feelings that the male protagonist is inspiring in her. She then urges the male protagonist to shape up and become a man to prove his love for her, and in return, she will prove her love and stay faithful to him.
These lyrics indicate that the song’s characters are struggling to express their feelings for one another clearly. Despite both parties' obvious attraction to each other, they are fighting through their nerves and insecurities to put their true feelings out there. The lines "if you're filled with affection, you're too shy to convey, meditate in my direction, feel your way" reflect that theme perfectly. The song ends with the declaration that the male protagonist is the one that the female protagonist wants, needs and loves.
Overall, the lyrics of "You're the One That I Want" are an ode to teenage romance, summer crushes, and young love. The song celebrates the rush of emotions that come with discovering love for the first time, the fear of vulnerability that comes with it, and the hope that those feelings will be reciprocated.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me about it stud
Give me more details, my attractive and confident partner
I got chills, they're multiplyin'
I am experiencing shivers of excitement and thrill, and they keep on intensifying
And I'm losin' control
I am finding it hard to keep myself in check and remain composed
'Cause the power you're supplyin'
The energy and influence you are providing me with
It's electrifyin'
It's generating sparks of electricity within me
You better shape up
You need to improve and become better
'Cause I need a man and my heart is set on you
I require a partner who is strong and capable, and I have decided that you are the one
You better understand, to my heart I must be true
You need to comprehend that my heart needs to be loyal to what it desires
Nothin' left, nothin' left for me to do
There is nothing else left for me to accomplish
You're the one that I want
You are the person that I desire the most
(You are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey, the one that I want
My beloved, you are the one I am searching for
(You are the one I want, want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey, the one that I want
My dear one, you are the chosen one
(You are the one I want, want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The one I need, oh yes, indeed
You are the only partner I need in my life
If you're filled with affection
If your heart is brimming with love and care
You're too shy to convey
You are too reserved to express it
Meditate in my direction
Think about me and focus your attention on me
Feel your way
Allow yourself to experience the emotions you are repressing
I better shape up 'cause you need a man
I need to improve myself because you require a partner who is competent and deserving
I need a man who can keep me satisfied
I require a partner who can fulfill my desires and keep me content
I better shape up if I'm gonna prove
I need to work hard and become a better person if I want to demonstrate
You better prove that my faith is justified
You also need to demonstrate that my trust and belief in you is deserving
Are you sure?
Do you have any doubts?
Yes, I'm sure down deep inside
Yes, I am absolutely sure in the core of my being
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey, the one that I want
My dearest, you are the one I am searching for
(You are the one I want, want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, honey, the one that I want
Beloved, you are the chosen one
(You are the one I want)
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The one I need, oh yes, indeed
You are the only partner I need in my life
Writer(s): John Farrar
Contributed by Brooklyn H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.