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 Shook Me All Night Long
Various Artists Lyrics
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Was the best damn woman that I ever seen
She had the sightless eyes, telling me no lies
Knocking me out with those American thighs
Taking more than her share, had me fighting for air
She told me to come but I was already there
The walls start shaking, earth was quaking
And you shook me all night long
Yeah, you shook me all night long
Working double time on the seduction line
She's one of a kind, she's just mine, all mine
Wanted no applause, it's just another course
Made a meal outta me and come back for more
Had to cool me down to take another round
Back in the ring to take another swing
The walls start shaking, earth was quaking
My mind was aching, we were making it
And you shook me all night long
Yeah, you shook me all night long
You got me goin', shook me all night long
You had me shaking and you shook me all night long
Yeah, you shook me, baby, you took me
You shook me all night long
Yeah, you shook me all night long
You really got me and you shook me all night long
You got me goin' and you shook me all night long
Yeah, you shook me then you took me all night long
The song "You Shook Me All Night Long" by AC/DC is about a woman who is a "fast machine" who keeps her "motor clean." This refers to her being both physically attractive and sexually experienced. She is described as being the "best damn woman" the singer has ever seen, and her "American thighs" are said to knock him out. The singer describes being with her as a physical experience that leaves him fighting for air.
The woman in the song is depicted as dominating the singer while also being alluring and desirable. She is not interested in applause or attention, but just wants to continue taking what she wants from him. The phrase "the seduction line" refers to her expert ability to entice and control men. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willingly seduced by the woman, and is ultimately consumed by their physical connection.
Overall, "You Shook Me All Night Long" is a celebration of sexual desire and attraction. The lyrics joyfully and explicitly depict a sexual encounter between two people. The song has become a classic rock anthem that is celebrated for its catchy melody, memorable lyrics, and high energy.
Line by Line Meaning
She was a fast machine, she kept her motor clean
She moved quickly and was always well-maintained
Was the best damn woman that I ever seen
She was the most impressive woman that the singer had ever met
She had the sightless eyes, telling me no lies
Her eyes were intense and direct, and she was completely honest
Knocking me out with those American thighs
Her powerful thighs were impressive and captured the artist's attention
Taking more than her share, had me fighting for air
She was very demanding and left the artist breathless
She told me to come but I was already there
The singer was already fully engaged and didn't need to be encouraged further
The walls start shaking, earth was quaking
The physical impact of their interaction was so intense that it felt like an earthquake
My mind was aching, we were making it
The artist's mind was overwhelmed with stimulation as they were having sex
And you shook me all night long
The woman had a profound impact on the artist, keeping him engaged all night
Working double time on the seduction line
She was putting in significant effort to seduce the artist
She's one of a kind, she's just mine, all mine
She was unique and the singer felt like she belonged to him alone
Wanted no applause, it's just another course
She didn't want praise for her performance, it was just something she did
Made a meal outta me and come back for more
She consumed the singer completely and then returned for more
Had to cool me down to take another round
The singer needed to calm down before engaging in another round of sex
Back in the ring to take another swing
The singer was ready to engage in another round of sex
You got me goin', shook me all night long
The woman's impact on the artist was intense and lasted all night
You had me shaking and you shook me all night long
The woman made the artist feel physically overwhelmed and shook him all night
You really got me and you shook me all night long
The woman had a profound impact on the singer and kept him engaged throughout the night
You got me goin' and you shook me all night long
The singer was energized and captivated by the woman's impact on him
Yeah, you shook me then you took me all night long
The woman's impact on the artist was so intense that she took him all night
Contributed by Oliver A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.