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.
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Various Artists Lyrics
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lay-od-lay-od-lay-he-hoo
Yodell back with the girl and goatherd,
lay-od-lay-od-low
Wind it up
Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Yodellay, yodallay, yodal-low
(Yeah)
This is the key that makes us wind up
When the beat comes on, the girls all line up
And the boys all look, but no, they can't touch
But the girls want to know why the boys like us so much
They like the we dance, they like the way we work
They like that way that L.A.M.B. is going across my shirt
They like the way my pants, it compliments my shape
(She's crazy, right?)
They like the way we react everytime we dance
Everytime the bass bangs, realize it calls your name
Let the beat wind you up, and don't stop
till your time is up
Get in line now
Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Yodellay, yodallay, yodal-low
You've got to let the beat get under your skin
You've got to open up, and let it all in
But see, once it gets in, the poppin' begins
And then you find out, why all the boys stare
They're trying to bite our style
Trying to study our approach
They like the way we do it, so original
I guess that they are slow,
so they should leave the room
This beat is for the clubs,
and cars that go
Everytime the bass bangs, realize it calls your name
Let the beat wind you up,
and don't stop till your time is up
Get in line now
Uh, uh, uh, wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
(Ya'll ready)
Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Yodellay, yodallay, yodal-low
Uh huh, it's your moment
Uh huh, come on girl, you know you own it
Uh huh, you know your key is still tick-tockin'
Hell yeah, and you know they're watchin'
Get it girl, get it, get it girl
Get it girl, get it, get it girl
To the font, to the side,
To the back, but don't let him ride
Keep goin' girl, it's your night
Don't let him steal your lightHigh on the hills with the lonely goatherd,
lay-od-lay-od-lay-he-hoo
Yodell back with the girl and goatherd,
lay-od-lay-od-low
Wind it up
Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Yodellay, yodallay, yodal-low
(Yeah)
This is the key that makes us wind up
When the beat comes on, the girls all line up
And the boys all look, but no, they can't touch
But the girls want to know why the boys like us so much
They like the we dance, they like the way we work
They like that way that L.A.M.B. is going across my shirt
They like the way my pants, it compliments my shape
(She's crazy, right?)
They like the way we react everytime we dance
Everytime the bass bangs, realize it calls your name
Let the beat wind you up, and don't stop
till your time is up
Get in line now
Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Yodellay, yodallay, yodal-low
You've got to let the beat get under your skin
You've got to open up, and let it all in
But see, once it gets in, the poppin' begins
And then you find out, why all the boys stare
They're trying to bite our style
Trying to study our approach
They like the way we do it, so original
I guess that they are slow,
so they should leave the room
This beat is for the clubs,
and cars that go
Everytime the bass bangs, realize it calls your name
Let the beat wind you up,
and don't stop till your time is up
Get in line now
Uh, uh, uh, wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
(Ya'll ready)
Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Yodellay, yodallay, yodal-low
Uh huh, it's your moment
Uh huh, come on girl, you know you own it
Uh huh, you know your key is still tick-tockin'
Hell yeah, and you know they're watchin'
Get it girl, get it, get it girl
Get it girl, get it, get it girl
To the font, to the side,
To the back, but don't let him ride
Keep goin' girl, it's your night
Don't let him steal your light
I know he thinks you're fine and stuff
But does he know how to wind you up?
(Come on)
Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Yodellay, yodallay, yodal-low, hey!
I know he thinks you're fine and stuff
But does he know how to wind you up?
(Come on)
Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Yodellay, yodallay, yodal-low, hey!
The song "Wind It Up" is a catchy dance-pop track by American singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani, released in 2006. It is a combination of pop, hip-hop, and reggae, featuring a mix of traditional yodeling, urban beats, and a hooky chorus. The lyrics talk about the power of music to inspire and energize people, especially women. In the opening lines, "High on the hills with the lonely goatherd, lay-od-lay-od-lay-he-hoo, Yodell back with the girl and goatherd, lay-od-lay-od-low," Stefani references the classic song "The Lonely Goatherd" from the 1959 musical "The Sound of Music."
Stefani encourages people to let loose and dance to the beat, allowing the music to uplift and motivate them. She sings, "Every time the bass bangs, realize it calls your name, let the beat wind you up, and don't stop till your time is up, get in line now." The lyrics also address how women's style and dance moves are often imitated and studied by men, but they should be confident in their originality and uniqueness. She sings, "They're trying to bite our style, trying to study our approach, they like the way we do it, so original."
Overall, "Wind It Up" is a fun and empowering song that encourages people to let loose and enjoy themselves on the dance floor while celebrating individuality and originality.
Line by Line Meaning
High on the hills with the lonely goatherd,
Being secluded and surrounded by nature
lay-od-lay-od-lay-he-hoo
Yodell back with the girl and goatherd,
Relishing in the mountain lifestyle with friends
lay-od-lay-od-low
Wind it up
Prepare to dance and have a good time
Wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
Yodellay, yodallay, yodal-low
(Yeah)
This is the key that makes us wind up
The music's energy that motivates us to dance
When the beat comes on, the girls all line up
Everyone gets ready to move once the music starts
And the boys all look, but no, they can't touch
People admire from a distance without interfering
But the girls want to know why the boys like us so much
Wondering what makes them so desirable
They like the we dance, they like the way we work
The way we move and our style is appealing to them
They like that way that L.A.M.B. is going across my shirt
They appreciate the fashion statement
They like the way my pants, it compliments my shape
They admire the fit of the pants on our body
(She's crazy, right?)
They like the way we react everytime we dance
Our enthusiasm when we're dancing is infectious
Everytime the bass bangs, realize it calls your name
The music is calling out to you and you can't resist it
Let the beat wind you up, and don't stop
Let the music take control and don't hold back
till your time is up
Keep dancing until the song ends
Get in line now
Everyone get ready to start dancing together
You've got to let the beat get under your skin
The music needs to become a part of you
You've got to open up, and let it all in
Don't hold back and let the music take over you
But see, once it gets in, the poppin' begins
Once you're fully into the music, the dancing begins
And then you find out, why all the boys stare
What makes us so attractive becomes clear
They're trying to bite our style
They're trying to copy our unique way of dancing
Trying to study our approach
They're trying to figure out what makes us so good
They like the way we do it, so original
Our style is unique and attractive to others
I guess that they are slow,
so they should leave the room
If they can't keep up, they need to go
This beat is for the clubs,
The music is meant for dancing in clubs
and cars that go
Even driving becomes a dance party
Uh, uh, uh, wind it up, uh, uh, uh, uh
(Ya'll ready)
Uh huh, it's your moment
It's your time to shine
Uh huh, come on girl, you know you own it
Be confident, you know you're great
Uh huh, you know your key is still tick-tockin'
Your success and energy isn't stopping anytime soon
Hell yeah, and you know they're watchin'
Everyone is paying attention to your moves
Get it girl, get it, get it girl
Keep dancing and performing well, show them what you got
To the font, to the side,
Move around and dance in all directions
To the back, but don't let him ride
Keep dancing, but don't let anyone steal your spotlight
Keep goin' girl, it's your night
Keep performing and shining in this moment
Don't let him steal your light
Don't let anyone dim your shine
I know he thinks you're fine and stuff
Someone finds you attractive
But does he know how to wind you up?
Can he make you dance and move to the music?
(Come on)
Yodellay, yodallay, yodal-low, hey!
Writer(s): Steve Skinner, Emanuel Kallins
Contributed by Gabriel W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.