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 Got It Bad
Various Artists Lyrics
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When you feel it in your body
You found somebody who makes you change your ways
Like hanging with your crew
Said you act like you're ready
But you don't really know
And everything in your past, you wanna let it go
I've been there, done it, fucked around
After all that, this is what I found
Nobody wants to be alone
If you're touched by the words in this song
Then baby
U got, u got it bad
When you're on the phone
Hang up and you call right back
U got, u got it bad
If you miss a day without your friend
Your whole life's off track
You know you got it bad when you're stuck in the house
You don't wanna have fun
It's all you think about
You got it bad when you're out with someone
But you keep on thinkin' bout somebody else
You got it bad
When you say that you love 'em
And you really know
Everything that used to matter, don't matter no more
Like my money, all my cars
(You can have it all)
Flowers, cards and candy
(I do it just cause I'm)
Said I'm fortunate to have you girl
I want you to know
I really adore you
All my people who know what's going on
Look at your mate, help me sing my song
Tell her I'm your man, you're my girl
I'm gonna tell it to the whole wide world
Ladies say I'm your girl, you're my man
Promise to love you the best I can
See I've been there, done it, fucked around
After all that, this is what I found
Everyone of y'all are just like me
It's too bad that you can't see
That you got it bad, hey
U got, u got it bad
When you're on the phone
Hang up and you call right back
U got, u got it bad
If you miss a day without your friend
Your whole life's off track
You know you got it bad when you're stuck in the house
You don't wanna have fun
It's all you think about
U got it bad when you're out with someone
But you keep on thinkin' bout somebody else
U got it bad
You got, u got it bad
When you're on the phone
Hang up and you call right back
You got, u got it bad
If you miss a day without your friend
Your whole life's off track
You know you got it bad when you're stuck in the house
You don't wanna have fun
It's all you think about
You got it bad when you're out with someone
But you keep on thinkin' bout somebody else
You got it bad
The song "U Got It Bad" by Usher, featured on his fourth studio album "8701," addresses the theme of love and the intense emotion and attachment that come with it. The song conveys the idea that love can take over one's life, to the point where they become consumed by the other person. The lyrics cover a range of experiences, from the joy of being with someone who makes you want to change for the better, to the pain of missing that person to the extent that one’s whole life is thrown off balance. The chorus repeats the phrase "you got it bad," emphasizing the idea that love can transform an individual in ways they may not expect or fully understand.
The first verse sets the scene by describing the experience of finding someone who makes you want to leave your past behind and become a better person, but with the sense of uncertainty that comes with the early stages of a relationship. The chorus reflects the idea that love is an intense emotion that can consume an individual, to the extent that they find themselves doing things that are out of character just to be near their partner. The second verse continues to explore the transformative power of love, suggesting that once someone is truly in love, they are willing to give up everything they have for the other person. The bridge then brings the song to a close with a message of reassurance that everyone goes through these emotions and the importance of being honest with oneself and one's partner.
Overall, "U Got It Bad" presents a relatable and emotional portrayal of love, exploring both its positive and negative effects on the individual.
Line by Line Meaning
When you feel it in your body
When you experience a deep connection with someone and it changes you.
You found somebody who makes you change your ways
You have found someone who inspires you to be a better person.
Like hanging with your crew
Like spending time with your friends and having a good time.
Said you act like you're ready
You claim to be ready for something, but you may not actually be.
But you don't really know
You are unsure of your true feelings or intentions.
And everything in your past, you wanna let it go
You want to move on from past mistakes or experiences and start fresh.
I've been there, done it, fucked around
I have experienced the same things and made mistakes in the past.
After all that, this is what I found
After all my experiences, I have learned this valuable lesson.
Nobody wants to be alone
No one wants to feel isolated or disconnected from others.
If you're touched by the words in this song
If you can relate to the lyrics and feel a personal connection to them.
U got, u got it bad
You are deeply affected by your feelings for someone.
When you're on the phone
When you are communicating with the person you have feelings for.
Hang up and you call right back
You can't get enough of talking to this person and need to call them again right away.
If you miss a day without your friend
If you go a day without talking to or seeing the person you have feelings for.
Your whole life's off track
You feel lost or incomplete without this person in your life.
You know you got it bad when you're stuck in the house
You are so consumed with thoughts of this person that you don't want to do anything else.
It's all you think about
Your thoughts are completely consumed by this person.
You got it bad when you're out with someone
Even when you are with another person, you are still thinking about the one you have feelings for.
But you keep on thinkin' bout somebody else
You can't stop thinking about the person you have feelings for, even when you are with someone else.
When you say that you love 'em
When you express your feelings of love towards someone.
And you really know
And you truly understand what love is.
Everything that used to matter, don't matter no more
Your priorities and what you used to value has shifted because of your feelings for this person.
Like my money, all my cars
Even material possessions that you used to value are no longer as important to you.
(You can have it all)
(You can have all my material possessions if it means being with you.)
Flowers, cards and candy
Small acts of kindness and gestures of love to express your feelings towards the person.
(I do it just cause I'm)
(I do these things because I love you and want to make you happy.)
Said I'm fortunate to have you girl
I consider myself lucky to have you in my life and appreciate you.
I want you to know
I want you to be aware of how I feel about you.
I really adore you
I deeply love and admire you.
All my people who know what's going on
All the people who understand what it's like to be consumed with feelings for someone.
Look at your mate, help me sing my song
Look at your significant other and acknowledge the love you share, join me in singing about it.
Tell her I'm your man, you're my girl
Confirming your love for each other and the commitment you have made.
I'm gonna tell it to the whole wide world
I want everyone to know about the love between us and to celebrate it.
Ladies say I'm your girl, you're my man
Women should express their love for their partners and confirm their commitment to each other.
Promise to love you the best I can
Making a vow to love and support each other to the best of your abilities.
Everyone of y'all are just like me
We're all human and experience the same emotions and struggles of love.
It's too bad that you can't see
It's unfortunate that some people are blinded to the powerful nature of love.
That you got it bad, hey
That you are deeply affected by your feelings for someone.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JERMAINE DUPRI, USHER RAYMOND, BRYAN COX
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