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.
Hold me
various artists Lyrics
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Hey, over there
Please, forgive me
If I′m comin' on too strong
Hate to stare
But, you′re winnin'
And they're playin′ my favorite song
So, come here
Wanna whisper in your ear
Make it clear
A little question
Wanna know just how you feel
If I said my heart was beating loud
If we could escape the crowd somehow
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
′Cause, you feel like paradise
And I need a vacation tonight
So, if I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
Goo...
Hey, you might think
That I'm crazy
But, you know I′m just your type
I might be
A little hazy
But, you just cannot deny
There's a spark
In between us
When we′re dancin' on the floor
I want more
Wanna see it
So, I′m askin' you tonight
If I said my heart was beating loud
If we could escape the crowd somehow
If I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
'Cause, you feel like paradise
And I need a vacation tonight
So, if I said I want your body now
Would you hold it against me?
If I said I want your body
Would you hold it against me?
Goo...
Yeah
Uh-huh
Oh
The lyrics to Hold Me by various artists talk about the desire between two individuals. The song is essentially a conversation between two people in a crowded club. The persona expresses their interest in the other person, admitting that they might come across as too strong or crazy. They further detail their attraction for the other person, asking them how they feel. The lyrics express a desire for physical intimacy and excitement, with the persona asking if the other person would hold it against them if they were to act on their desires.
One interpretation of the lyrics could be that the persona is looking for a quick hookup or one night stand. They are drawn to the other person's physical attraction and energy, and they want to escape from the club and the crowd. However, it could also be interpreted as someone looking for something more meaningful. They are asking the other person if they would be interested in starting a relationship, and they are interested in getting to know the other person better.
The overall message of the song seems to be about taking risks and not being afraid to express yourself. It encourages the listener to follow their desires and pursue what they want, even if it means putting yourself out there and being vulnerable.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, over there
The artist sees someone across the room and wants to approach them.
Please, forgive me
The artist is aware of the possibility of coming across too strongly and hopes to be forgiven.
If I'm comin' on too strong
The artist is aware that they may be acting too aggressively towards the person they are interested in.
Hate to stare
The artist is being respectful and does not wish to stare awkwardly.
But, you're winnin'
The person they are interested in catches their eye and is coming out on top.
And they're playin' my favorite song
The artist is enjoying the moment with their favorite song playing in the background.
So, come here
The artist wants the person to come closer in order to talk with them.
A little closer
The artist wants to be close physically and socially with the person they are interested in.
Wanna whisper in your ear
The artist wants to say something private to the person they are interested in.
Make it clear
The artist wants to make sure the person understands what they are saying.
A little question
The artist wants to ask a question that may be seen as intimate.
Wanna know just how you feel
The artist is interested in understanding the other person's thoughts and emotions.
If I said my heart was beating loud
The artist's heartbeat is racing due to their proximity to the other person.
If we could escape the crowd somehow
The artist is suggesting they leave the crowded venue for a quieter, more intimate setting.
If I said I want your body now
The artist is expressing their desire to be physically intimate with the other person.
Would you hold it against me?
The artist is asking if the other person would resist or be receptive to their advances.
'Cause, you feel like paradise
The artist is attracted to the other person and finds them to be ideal.
And I need a vacation tonight
The artist desires a break from their reality and wants to fully enjoy this moment.
Hey, you might think
The artist acknowledges the other person's potential perception of them and wants to clarify their intentions.
That I'm crazy
The artist acknowledges that their actions could be construed as crazy or erratic.
But, you know I'm just your type
The artist believes that they are well-suited for the other person and vice versa.
I might be
The artist is self-aware and acknowledges their own flaws or limitations.
A little hazy
The artist could be drunk, high, or tired, and is not operating at full capacity.
But, you just cannot deny
Despite the artist's current state, the other person is still drawn to them.
There's a spark
The artist feels a chemistry between themselves and the other person.
In between us
The artist and the other person are connecting on a deeper level.
When we're dancin' on the floor
The artist and the other person are enjoying themselves while dancing in a social setting.
I want more
The artist wants to continue spending time with the other person, potentially leading to a romantic relationship.
Wanna see it
The artist wants to test their chemistry with the other person further.
So, I'm askin' you tonight
The artist is proposing to the other person to take a chance with them and see what could happen.
Contributed by Caleb R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.