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 Want Me
Various Artists Lyrics
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[Danny]
I got chills
They're multiplyin'
And I'm losin' control
'Cause the power
You're supplyin'
[Sandy]
You better shape up
'Cause I need a man
And my heart is set on you
You better shape up
You better understand
To my heart I must be true
[Danny]
Nothin' left
Nothin' left for me to do
[Danny & Sandy]
You're the one that I want (John Travolta)
You oo oo honey
The one that I want (John Travolta)
You oo oo honey
The one that I want
You oo oo are what I need
Oh yes indeed
[Sandy]
If you're filled with affection
You're too shy to convey
Meditate my direction
Feel your way
[Danny]
I better shape up
'Cause you need a man
[Sandy]
I need a man who
Can keep me satisfied
[Danny]
I better shape up if
I'm gonna prove
[Sandy]
You better prove that
My faith is justified
[Danny]
Are you sure?
[Danny & Sandy]
Yes I'm sure down deep inside
[Danny & Sandy]
You're the one that I want (John Travolta)
You oo oo honey
The one that I want (John Travolta)
You oo oo honey
The one that I want (John Travolta)
You oo oo are what I need
The one I need
Oh yes indeed
[fades..]
The lyrics of "You're the One That I Want" are from the iconic musical film Grease, released in 1978. The song is a duet between the two lead characters of the film, Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) and Danny (John Travolta), sung when they both realize their love for each other. The song highlights the classic 1950s-style pop, rock, and roll. The opening line of Danny, "I got chills, they're multiplying, and I'm losing control" implies the sudden surge of emotions he experiences in Sandy's presence. The chorus, "You're the one that I want, you oo oo honey," describes the intensity of the love shared by Sandy and Danny.
The song is also famous for its high-energy dance sequence featuring the two lead actors, which has been recreated numerous times in pop culture. The lyrics' simplicity and easy-to-remember melody make it a popular sing-along tune even today.
Line by Line Meaning
I got chills
I'm feeling an intense sensation of excitement and anticipation
They're multiplyin'
This feeling is becoming stronger and more intense
And I'm losin' control
I'm getting overwhelmed and unable to handle the power of this feeling
'Cause the power
This feeling is so powerful that it's taking over me
You're supplyin'
You're the one causing these intense feelings within me
It's electrifyin'!
This feeling is so strong that it's like an electric shock to my system
You better shape up
You need to improve your behavior and show me you're worth my time
'Cause I need a man
I'm looking for a man to be with
And my heart is set on you
I want to be with you specifically
You better understand
You need to comprehend the importance of my feelings for you
To my heart I must be true
I need to follow my heart and be true to my feelings
Nothin' left
I'm at a loss for what to do next
Nothin' left for me to do
I've tried everything I could think of and there's nothing more I can do to win your heart
If you're filled with affection
If you have feelings for me
You're too shy to convey
But you're too shy to express them to me
Meditate my direction
Focus your thoughts on me and where you want our relationship to go
Feel your way
Follow your heart and act on your feelings
I need a man who
I require a man who can
Can keep me satisfied
Meet my needs and make me happy
I better shape up
I need to work on myself and improve my behavior
If I'm gonna prove
If I want to show you that I'm worth your time
You better prove that
I need you to demonstrate that
My faith is justified
My belief in you and our relationship is well-founded and validated
Are you sure?
Do you really mean it?
Yes I'm sure down deep inside
Yes, I'm absolutely certain and my feelings are very strong
You oo oo honey
You are the one I desire
You oo oo are what I need
You are the one I need in my life
The one I need
You are the one who can fulfill my heart's desires
Oh yes indeed
Without a doubt, you are the one for me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Farrar
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