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.
A Night Like This
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[Verse 1]
Chinchilla to the floor, Cigarillo full of dro
White Benz double doors, I could change colors though
Blue Ferrari, red Bent, black truck on 24's
Several Cheverolet's on 20 inches maybe more
Used to wish for better days, now I'm wishin' never more
Grand Hustle on everything, P$C in every store
Sellin everything from rubberbands to leather coats
Swear to God I never change, jealous niggaz never know
T.I.P. ain't never been a lame, jigalow since '84
Blessed with astonishing ability to pull a hoe
Fuck her so, good make her think this dick was full of Moe
Pussy so, good but I love it when she suck it slow (OH)
Her motto you don't swallow what you suckin' for (OH)
My motto you ain't ballin' what you hustle for
The VVS's let off such a glow to let these bustas know
[Chorus]
Hey! Hey!
Hey shawty bounce like this just bounce let me see you bounce like this
Hey! Hey!
Hey shawty bounce like this just bounce tell that bitch to bounce like this
Hey! Hey!
Hey shawty bounce like this just bounce all my nigga bounce like this
Hey! Hey!
Hey shawty bounce like this just,
bend it over and make it bounce like this
[Verse 2]
I give you 30 seconds show me what you got could you
Bend it over for me drop it like its hot could you
Wiggle your titties a little lift your top get you to
Bust it open show your panties and your ass for me
Actually I was thinking you, Kim, and Daphine
In the back with me, lickin' on the bottom half of me
Answer me first know that sayin no is blaspheme
Me I'm pussy pumper number one you can ask for me
I knew how you danced for me that you had plans for me
Save the conversation get your partner out them pants for me
Damn honey, you'd be a fool if you ran from me
You ain't fuckin wit another dummy I'm the man honey
Im tryin' to give it to you 'till it make you stand funny (OH)
Throw that pussy right and maybe you can get a grand from me (OH) (HA!!)
Picture pimpin givin' you some damn money
Not a one thin dime but your ass is fine
[Chorus]
Hey! Hey!
Hey shawty bounce like this just bounce let me see you bounce like this
Hey! Hey!
Hey shawty bounce like this just bounce tell that bitch to bounce like this
Hey! Hey!
Hey shawty bounce like this just bounce all my nigga bounce like this
Hey! Hey!
Hey shawty bounce like this just,
bend it over and make it bounce like this
[hook]
Now shawty bounce with me bounce with me,
Let me see you see you bounce with me bounce with me
Now shawty bounce with me bounce with me,
Let me see you let me bounce with me bounce with me
[Verse 3]
Hey shawty stall if you want to I ball when I want to
Could fall through and shut down the mall if I want to
I could make your girlfriend choose but I want you
Why you bother me with what you will and you won't do
Listen shawty I'm a grown man and you grown too
You can leave with me I ain't gotta telephone you
All I'm thinking 'bout is me layin on you
Or vice versa with a lot of ass to hold on to
I got somethin' for that ass to bounce onto
You missin the chance of a lifetime why don't you
Hop off in the droptop, ride through the city lights
Take you where I kick it let you see what pimpin living like
Pop one of these then we'll see what you feeling like
Takin off your clothes wanna know what its drilling like
Presidential suite at the very end of the night
Treat you like a freak and give you what was missing in your life
[Chorus]
Hey! Hey!
Hey shawty bounce like this just bounce let me see you bounce like this
Hey! Hey!
Hey shawty bounce like this just bounce tell that bitch to bounce like this
Hey! Hey!
Hey shawty bounce like this just bounce all my nigga bounce like this
Hey! Hey!
Hey shawty bounce like this just,
Bend it over and make it bounce like this
[hook]
Now shawty bounce with me bounce with me,
Let me see you see you bounce with me bounce with me
Now shawty bounce with me bounce with me,
Let me see you let me bounce with me bounce with me
The lyrics of "On A Night Like This" by Various Artists, specifically T.I.'s verse in "Bounce Like This," describe a life of luxury and sexual gratification. T.I. boasts about his wealth, his cars, and his ability to sleep with multiple women, emphasizing his success with the Grand Hustle label and the PSC brand. He uses explicit language throughout the verse, objectifying women and boasting about his sexual prowess. The chorus and hook encourage women to "bounce" and dance for him, with the implication that they will receive something in return for their sexual performance.
Line by Line Meaning
Chinchilla to the floor, Cigarillo full of dro
I wear expensive fur and smoke cigars filled with marijuana
White Benz double doors, I could change colors though
My car is a white Mercedes-Benz with two doors. I have the ability to change its color
Blue Ferrari, red Bent, black truck on 24's
I have a blue Ferrari, red Bentley, and a black truck with 24-inch rims
Several Cheverolet's on 20 inches maybe more
I also have several Chevrolet cars with 20-inch rims or larger
Used to wish for better days, now I'm wishin' never more
I used to wish for better days, but now I am satisfied and do not need to wish for anything else
I could go buy anything, stick my dick in every hoe
I have enough money to buy anything and have sexual relations with any woman I desire
Grand Hustle on everything, P$C in every store
My record label, Grand Hustle, is on every product I sell. My group P$C is also represented in every store
Sellin everything from rubberbands to leather coats
I sell everything from rubber bands to leather coats
Swear to God I never change, jealous niggaz never know
I swear I never change as a person, but jealous people do not understand me
T.I.P. ain't never been a lame, jigalow since '84
I have never been a loser and been successful with women since 1984
Blessed with astonishing ability to pull a hoe
I have a talent for attracting women
Fuck her so, good make her think this dick was full of Moe
I have sex so well that women might think my penis is magical
Pussy so, good but I love it when she suck it slow (OH)
I enjoy it when a woman performs oral sex on me slowly
Her motto you don't swallow what you suckin' for (OH)
The woman I have sex with does not believe in swallowing semen when giving oral sex
My motto you ain't ballin' what you hustle for
If you are not successful in your business endeavors, you are not truly successful
The VVS's let off such a glow to let these bustas know
My high-quality diamonds give off a bright light to intimidate others
Hey shawty bounce like this just bounce let me see you bounce like this
Hey girl, dance in this way. Show me how you bounce like this
Hey shawty bounce like this just bounce tell that bitch to bounce like this
Hey girl, dance like this, and tell other girls to dance like this too
Hey shawty bounce like this just bounce all my nigga bounce like this
Hey girl, dance in this way, and all my friends should dance like this too
Hey shawty bounce like this just, bend it over and make it bounce like this
Hey girl, dance in this way and bend over so that your butt bounces
I give you 30 seconds show me what you got could you
Show me what you can do in 30 seconds
Bend it over for me drop it like its hot could you
Bend over and move your hips as if you were dancing to a song titled 'Drop It Like It's Hot'
Wiggle your titties a little lift your top get you to
Move your breasts around slightly and lift your shirt
Bust it open show your panties and your ass for me
Expose your underwear and your butt to me
Actually I was thinking you, Kim, and Daphine
I was thinking that you, Kim, and Daphne should all be with me
In the back with me, lickin' on the bottom half of me
We should be in the back of my car, and you should perform oral sex on me
Answer me first know that sayin no is blaspheme
Make a decision before saying anything, as saying 'no' is unacceptable
Me I'm pussy pumper number one you can ask for me
I am the best at having sex with women
I knew how you danced for me that you had plans for me
I knew how you danced for me, and I believed you wanted to be with me
Save the conversation get your partner out them pants for me
Stop talking and take off your partner's pants for me
Damn honey, you'd be a fool if you ran from me
You would regret it if you decided not to be with me
You ain't fuckin wit another dummy I'm the man honey
No one is better than me when it comes to sex, girl
Im tryin' to give it to you 'till it make you stand funny (OH)
I want to have sex with you so much that you will have difficulty standing afterward
Throw that pussy right and maybe you can get a grand from me (OH) (HA!!)
Perform well during sex with me, and I might give you money
Picture pimpin givin' you some damn money
Imagine me as a pimp giving you money
Not a one thin dime but your ass is fine
Your ass is valuable, even if I am not giving you money
Now shawty bounce with me bounce with me,
Girl, dance with me
Let me see you see you bounce with me bounce with me
Show me how you dance with me
Let me see you let me bounce with me bounce with me
Let me dance with you
Hey shawty stall if you want to I ball when I want to
Girl, you can hesitate, but I do what I want when I want
Could fall through and shut down the mall if I want to
I can go to the mall and cause a commotion if I choose to
I could make your girlfriend choose but I want you
I have the power to make your girlfriend interested in me, but I choose you
Why you bother me with what you will and you won't do
Why waste my time with your indecisiveness
Listen shawty I'm a grown man and you grown too
I am a mature man, and you are a mature woman
You can leave with me I ain't gotta telephone you
You can come with me without the need for me to call you later
All I'm thinking 'bout is me layin on you
All I can think about is having sex with you
Or vice versa with a lot of ass to hold on to
Alternatively, I could have sex with you from behind, holding onto your butt
I got somethin' for that ass to bounce onto
I have something for your butt to bounce on
You missin the chance of a lifetime why don't you
You are missing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
Hop off in the droptop, ride through the city lights
Let's ride around in my convertible car through the city lights
Take you where I kick it let you see what pimpin living like
I will take you to where I hang out and show you my lifestyle as a pimp
Pop one of these then we'll see what you feeling like
Take one of these drugs, and your emotions will change
Takin off your clothes wanna know what its drilling like
I want you to take off your clothes, and I want to know what sex is like with you
Presidential suite at the very end of the night
We will be staying in a luxurious hotel room at the end of the night
Treat you like a freak and give you what was missing in your life
I will treat you like a sexual deviant and give you what you have been lacking in your life
Bend it over and make it bounce like this
Bend over and dance in this way
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