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.
Northern Lights
various artists Lyrics
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Suddenly i realize everything i thought was impossible... is here
And my heart sings in a world so incredible
And everything burns much brighter
I, i wanna fly-y into this beautiful life
I think it′d be nice with you
I wanna fly-y into this beautiful life
I think it'd be nice with... you
With you
With you-u-u
Fingertips, northern lights
Dressing colors right through the sky
Underneath, a lullaby,
I never felt as bliss for as i do... here
And my heart sings in a world so incredible
And everything shines much brighter
I, i wanna fly-y into this beautiful life
I think it′d be nice with you
I wanna fly-y into this beautiful life
I think it'd be nice with... you
With you-u-u
With you
With you-u-u
Set the night on five if you want to
Hanging out with the stars and the big moon
A "very well, thank you, how do you do?"
Set the night on five if you want to
Hanging out with the stars and the big moon
Burning down for a dance with your last suit
I think it'd be nice with... you
You
I think it′d be nice with...
With... you
With... you
I think it′d be nice with...
You
You
I think it'd be nice with...
With... you
With... you
The lyrics to "Northern Lights" by various artists describe a vivid and beautiful scene. The first two lines suggest that the singer is closing their eyes and seeing colorful lights, leading them to realize that what they thought was impossible is actually present. They express an overwhelming feeling of happiness and excitement, as their heart sings in this incredible world, where everything burns much brighter.
The chorus reveals the desire to fly into this beautiful life, and how much nicer it would be to experience it with someone else. The following lines describe the northern lights with the metaphor of fingertips dressing colors right through the sky, and they evoke a sense of peace and contentment, with the lullaby underneath.
The bridge starts with the invitation to set the night on five, meaning to have a good time, perhaps partying or dancing. The stars and the moon are present, and it seems like the perfect scenario to let loose and enjoy life. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the desire to share this experience with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
Everytime i close my eyes i can touch the colors around me
The singer experiences synesthesia, a phenomenon in which different senses are blended together, causing them to perceive colors when they close their eyes.
Suddenly i realize everything i thought was impossible... is here
The singer has undergone a transformative experience that has allowed them to see that everything they had previously deemed impossible is in fact achievable.
And my heart sings in a world so incredible
The singer is filled with a sense of awe and gratitude for the beauty of the world around them, and their heart is lifted up by this sense of wonder.
And everything burns much brighter
The world takes on a heightened sense of vibrance and energy when seen through the eyes of someone who is filled with awe and wonder.
I, i wanna fly-y into this beautiful life
The artist expresses a desire to fully embrace the beauty of the world and to live life to the fullest.
I think it′d be nice with you
The singer believes that sharing this experience with someone else would make it even more special and meaningful.
Fingertips, northern lights
The singer is touched by the beauty of the northern lights, which evoke a sense of wonder and awe.
Dressing colors right through the sky
The northern lights are described as if they are dressing the sky in various colors and patterns, creating a stunning visual display.
Underneath, a lullaby,
The beauty of the northern lights creates a sense of calm and tranquility within the artist, as if they are being lulled to sleep by a gentle, soothing melody.
I never felt as bliss for as i do... here
The artist has never before experienced such a sense of happiness and contentment as they do in this moment, surrounded by the beauty of the northern lights.
And everything shines much brighter
The world takes on a heightened sense of vibrance and energy when seen through the eyes of someone who is filled with awe and wonder.
Set the night on five if you want to
The artist is encouraging the listener to let go of their inhibitions and fully embrace the sense of wonder and joy that comes from experiencing the beauty of the world.
Hanging out with the stars and the big moon
The singer envisions themselves spending time with the celestial bodies that make up the night sky, in a moment of pure wonder and joy.
A "very well, thank you, how do you do?"
The singer imagines a dialogue with the night sky, in which they greet the stars and moon as if they were old friends and express their gratitude for their beauty.
Burning down for a dance with your last suit
The singer imagines dancing with reckless abandon under the stars, fully embracing the beauty and joy of life.
I think it'd be nice with... you
The artist once again expresses their desire to share this moment with someone else, believing that it would make it even more special and meaningful.
Writer(s): Ben Tarrant-brown
Contributed by Austin I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.