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.
return of the mack
Various Artists Lyrics
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Well I tried to tell you so (yes, I did)
But I guess you didn't know, as I said the story goes
Baby, now I got the flow
'Cause I knew it from the start
Baby, when you broke my heart
That I had to come again, and show you that I'm real
(You lied to me) yes, I tried, yes, I tried
(You lied to me) even though you know I'd die for you
(You lied to me) yes, I cried, yes, I cried
it is
(Return of the Mack) come on
(Return of the Mack) oh my God
(You know that I'll be back) here I am
(Return of the Mack) once again
(Return of the Mack) pump up the world
(Return of the Mack) watch my flow
(You know that I'll be back) here I go
So I'm back up in the game
Running things to keep my swing
Letting all the people know
That I'm back to run the show
'Cause what you did, you know, was wrong
And all the nasty things you've done
So, baby, listen carefully
While I sing my come-back song
'cause she said she'd never turn on me
(You lied to me) but you did, but you do
(You lied to me) all these pains you said I'd never feel
(You lied to me) but I do, but I do, do, do
here it is
(Return of the Mack) hold on
(Return of the Mack) don't you know
(You know that I'll be back) here I go
(Return of the Mack) oh little girl
(Return of the Mack) wants my pearl
(Return of the Mack) up and down
(You know that I'll be back) round and round
'cause she said she'd never turn on me
(You lied to me) but you did, but you do
(You lied to me) all these pains you said I'd never feel
(You lied to me) but I do, but I do, do, do
it is
(Return of the Mack) come on
(Return of the Mack) oh my God
(You know that I'll be back) here I am
(Return of the Mack) once again
(Return of the Mack) pump up the world
(Return of the Mack) watch my flow
(You know that I'll be back) don't you know
here it is
(Return of the Mack) hold on
(Return of the Mack) don't you know
(You know that I'll be back) here I go
(Return of the Mack) oh little girl
(Return of the Mack) wants my pearl
(Return of the Mack) up and down
(You know that I'll be back) round and round
"Return of the Mack" is a song about a man returning to his lover after being betrayed, sung by Various Artists. The song’s lyrics reflect the singer’s outrage and disappointment at his girlfriend for breaking his heart, lying to him, and leaving him. He sings about how he has now come back, with a new attitude and a deeper understanding of his self-worth, to show his ex that he is the real deal. The chorus, “Return of the Mack,” is a confident and almost triumphant declaration that he has bounced back from the heartbreak and is ready for a fresh start.
The lyrics also express the singer’s inner emotional turmoil, as he admits to still having strong feelings for his ex, even though she has caused him a great deal of pain. He pleads with her to listen carefully to his words and to hear the pain and frustration in his voice as he sings his “come-back song.” The song is a testament to the fact that sometimes, love can be messy and complicated, but ultimately it is worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh, come on, oh, yeah
The singer invites the listener to join him in singing the song.
Well I tried to tell you so (yes, I did)
The singer tried to warn the other person about what would happen if they mistreated him.
But I guess you didn't know, as I said the story goes
The other person was not aware of the consequences of their actions, despite what the singer had told them.
Baby, now I got the flow
The singer is confident and in control of the situation.
'Cause I knew it from the start
The singer always knew that he would come back stronger after being hurt.
Baby, when you broke my heart
The other person caused the singer a great deal of emotional pain.
That I had to come again, and show you that I'm real
The singer needs to prove his worth and demonstrate that he is genuine.
All those times I said that I love you
The singer expressed his love for the other person multiple times before being hurt by them.
(You lied to me) yes, I tried, yes, I tried
The singer tried to make the relationship work despite the other person's dishonesty.
(You lied to me) even though you know I'd die for you
The other person was aware of the depth of the singer's love and loyalty, yet still chose to deceive him.
(You lied to me) yes, I cried, yes, I cried
The singer was emotionally devastated by the other person's actions.
It is, (Return of the Mack) come on
'Return of the Mack' is the singer's triumphant return to the situation.
(Return of the Mack) oh my God
The singer's comeback is so powerful that it elicits a strong emotional reaction.
(You know that I'll be back) here I am
The singer has returned, just as he promised he would.
(Return of the Mack) once again
The singer has been in this position before and is a master at handling it.
(Return of the Mack) pump up the world
The singer's energy and confidence are so infectious that they have the potential to spread and affect the world around him.
(Return of the Mack) watch my flow
The singer's performance is so impressive that others should take note and learn from it.
(You know that I'll be back) here I go
The singer is ready to take charge and show his strength once again.
So I'm back up in the game
The singer is back and ready to compete once again.
Running things to keep my swing
The singer is in control and determined to maintain his place at the top.
Letting all the people know
The singer wants everyone to be aware of his power and influence.
That I'm back to run the show
The singer is back in charge and ready to lead.
'Cause what you did, you know, was wrong
The other person's actions were blatantly inappropriate and hurtful.
And all the nasty things you've done
The other person engaged in a pattern of harmful behavior.
So, baby, listen carefully
The singer wants the other person to pay close attention to what he has to say.
While I sing my come-back song
The singer's performance is his way of demonstrating his strength and resilience.
Here it is, (Return of the Mack) hold on
The singer is about to make a big statement with his return.
(Return of the Mack) don't you know
The singer's comeback is so significant that everyone should be aware of it.
(You know that I'll be back) here I go
The singer is ready to show what he is made of once again.
(Return of the Mack) oh little girl
The other person is being condescended to and viewed as immature or insignificant.
(Return of the Mack) wants my pearl
The other person is still attracted to and obsessed with the singer.
(Return of the Mack) up and down
The singer's comeback is having a significant impact on the other person's emotions and state of mind.
(You know that I'll be back) round and round
The singer's return will have a persistent and long-lasting impact on the situation.
Contributed by Samuel J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Monet Luckey
“He said all the aunties going stupid “ lmao big facts
Allyson Chen
They be droppin it like it's hot up in the produce field pickin them greens. I can say that cause they play this at my local grocer. I was like wtf? And i was cart dancing in the Italian ailse picking up a package of spaghetti. Of course only the black people in the store knew this song
Deji Adeleye
I must be a 20 year old male auntie
Rhiannon Becca Chickensen
Yes. Auntie over here and we love Mark Morrison 🖤
Meishawn1374
Fellow auntie here … I get it
paolo thorpe
Yo you got an insta?
Zyeshonne Daye
At least they respected it. Most young cats are so disrespectful when it comes to the old school, but this gave them something they can identify. I like it!
OzzyStar
Those kids are losers
Dana Housley-Preaster
I love their reactions. If you dislike this song..
WHO RAISED YOU !!!
Oliver Nilsson
If I heard this song my mom was cleaning the house and my neighbor house she didnt gaf lmfao