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 up
various artists Lyrics
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It wasn't enough. No, it′s not enough.
They tell you it's not worth the price, so just let it go.
But you know you can't. You know you won′t.
It′s not easy, no.
Finding the words to say.
When you're feeling lost, you′ll find your way.
The world is so broken and sometimes it leaves you cold.
And at times you can't feel the fire to guide you home.
The demons will haunt you and try to steal what you know.
But the angels, they brought you, and they′re gonna hold you up.
They're gonna hold you up.
They see the fear in your eyes, heart sinks like a stone.
′Cause when you're afraid, it weighs on your soul.
It's not easy, no.
Finding the words to say.
When you′re feeling lost, you′ll find your way.
The world is so broken and sometimes it leaves you cold.
And at times you can't feel the fire to guide you home.
The demons will haunt you and try to steal what you know.
But the angels, they brought you, and they′re gonna hold you up.
They're gonna hold you up.
They′re gonna hold you up.
They're gonna hold you up.
It′s not easy, no.
Finding the words to say.
When you're feeling lost, you'll find your way.
The world is so broken and sometimes it leaves you cold.
And at times you can′t feel the fire to guide you home.
The demons will haunt you and try to steal what you know.
But the angels, they brought you, and they′re gonna hold you up.
They're gonna hold you up.
They′re gonna hold you up.
They're gonna hold you up.
When the timing is right, somehow you′ll know.
When nobody stands, stand on your own.
The above lyrics suggest that during difficult times, when everything you have seems to be falling apart, you may feel like giving up. However, as much as you try to walk away and let it all go, there is something inside that refuses to let you give up. The demon within keeps haunting you, telling you to give up, but the angels surround you and hold you up. They see the fear in your eyes, and they vow to be with you, to support you every step of the way.
This song inspires hope and strength. No matter what you are facing, no matter how hard it may be, you have what it takes to overcome it. The world is often a broken place, but you can find your way, even when you are feeling lost.
Artists such as Beyonce, Avril Lavigne, and Miley Cyrus have released songs with similar lyrics, inspiring their listeners to find their strength during tough times. Beyonce's "Hold Up" talks about not letting anyone knock you down, while Avril Lavigne's "Head Above Water" relates to holding on to hope, even when you're drowning. Miley Cyrus' "The Climb" speaks of climbing the mountain of life, even when it's hard and steep.
Line by Line Meaning
When it's coming apart, you had it all.
Despite having everything, things are falling apart.
It wasn't enough. No, it's not enough.
All the things that were thought to be enough, are not.
They tell you it's not worth the price, so just let it go.
People discourage on continuing the path because it is costly.
But you know you can't. You know you won't.
Despite the discouragement, they will not let go.
It's not easy, no.
The journey is difficult.
Finding the words to say.
Expressing feelings is a challenge.
When you're feeling lost, you'll find your way.
Despite feeling lost, you will eventually find your direction.
The world is so broken and sometimes it leaves you cold.
The world can be harsh and cold at times.
And at times you can't feel the fire to guide you home.
Sometimes motivation and direction are lacking.
The demons will haunt you and try to steal what you know.
Negativity tries to bring you down and take away your knowledge.
But the angels, they brought you, and they're gonna hold you up.
Positive aspects in life will uplift and support you.
They see the fear in your eyes, heart sinks like a stone.
Others can recognize fear and its effects on the individual.
'Cause when you're afraid, it weighs on your soul.
Fear has a heavy impact on the soul.
When the timing is right, somehow you'll know.
The right timing will reveal itself.
When nobody stands, stand on your own.
Even if no one supports, stand on your own and continue.
Writer(s): Patrick Michael Dahlheimer, Chad David Taylor, Edward Joel Kowalczyk, Chad Alan Gracey
Contributed by Parker F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.