mmmbop
I. Hanson T. Hanson Z. Hanson Lyrics
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Yeah
You have so many relationships in this life
Only one or two will last
You go through all the pain and strife
Then you turn your back and they're gone so fast
Oh yeah
Oh
So hold on the ones who really care
In the end they'll be the only ones there
And when you get old and start losing your hair
Can you tell me who will still care
Can you tell me who will still care?
Oh care
[Chorus]
Mmmbop, ba duba dop
Ba du bop, ba duba dop
Ba du bop, ba duba dop
Ba du, yeah
Mmmbop, ba duba dop
Ba du bop, ba du dop
Ba du bop, ba du dop
Ba du, yeah
Said oh yeah
In an mmmbop they're gone
Yeah yeah
Plant a seed, plant a flower, plant a rose
You can plant any one of those
Keep planting to find out which one grows
It's a secret no one knows
It's a secret no one knows
Oh, no one knows
[Chorus]
In an mmmbop they're gone
In an mmmbop they're not there
In an mmmbop they're gone
In an mmmbop they're not there
Until you lose your hair
Oh
But you don't care, yeah
[Chorus]
Can you tell me? oh
No you can't 'cause you don't know
Can you tell me? oh yeah
You say you can but you don't know
Can you tell me? oh (Which flower's going to grow?)
No you can't 'cause you don't know
Can you tell me? (If it's going to be a daisy or a rose?)
You say you can but you don't know
Can you tell me? oh (Which flower's going to grow?)
No you can't 'cause you don't know
Can you tell me?
You say you can but you don't know
You say you can but you don't know
You don't know
You don't know, oh
Mmmbop, duba
Du bop, du
Yeah, yeah
Mmmbop, duba
Du bop, du
Oh yeah
[Chorus: x2]
Can u tell me? oh
No you can't 'cause you don't know
Can you tell me?
You say you can but you don't know
Say you can but you don't know
The hit song “MMMBop” by Hanson, is a timeless classic that has remained relevant for decades. The song is a testament to the fleeting nature of human relationships and the importance of cherishing those who truly care. The opening lines of the song speak to the transience of life and the fact that only a precious few relationships will last. The song’s chorus, with its catchy “Mmmbop, ba duba dop” refrain, is both melancholic and nostalgic. It speaks to the importance of holding onto those who matter to us, because in the end, they will be the only ones who remain.
The song then goes on to explore the idea of life as a garden, with the analogy of planting seeds and watching them grow. But, as the hauntingly beautiful chorus reminds us, life is unpredictable and relationships can be fleeting. The song’s last verse is a poignant reminder that even as we age and lose our hair, our true friends will still be with us. The repetition of the chorus at the song’s end is a reminder that life is transient, and we should hold onto what matters while we can.
Line by Line Meaning
You have so many relationships in this life
You encounter many people in this lifetime
Only one or two will last
Most of the people you meet won't stay for long
You go through all the pain and strife
You experience hardships and difficulties
Then you turn your back and they're gone so fast
They leave you unexpectedly
So hold on the ones who really care
Stay close to those who genuinely care about you
In the end they'll be the only ones there
They'll be the only ones who remain by your side
And when you get old and start losing your hair
When you age and lose your youthful appearance
Can you tell me who will still care
Do you know who will still be there for you?
Mmmbop, ba duba dop
An expression of the fleeting nature of life
Ba du bop, ba duba dop
Life goes by quickly
Ba du bop, ba duba dop
Moments pass in the blink of an eye
Ba du, yeah
Life is unpredictable
Said oh yeah
Emphasis on the preceding point
Plant a seed, plant a flower, plant a rose
Try different things in life
You can plant any one of those
You have many options
Keep planting to find out which one grows
Keep trying to discover what works for you
It's a secret no one knows
The outcome is uncertain
Oh, no one knows
Emphasis on the preceding point
In an mmmbop they're gone
People can leave quickly and unexpectedly
In an mmmbop they're not there
They're no longer present in your life
Until you lose your hair
Until you're old and frail
But you don't care, yeah
You're not concerned about that yet
Can you tell me? oh
Do you know the answer?
No you can't 'cause you don't know
You can't predict the future
You say you can but you don't know
You may think you know but you're not certain
Which flower's going to grow?
What will the future hold?
If it's going to be a daisy or a rose?
What kind of future will you have?
You don't know
The future is uncertain
Mmmbop, duba
An expression of the fleeting nature of life
Du bop, du
Life goes by quickly
Yeah, yeah
Emphasis on the preceding point
Can u tell me? oh
Do you know the answer?
No you can't 'cause you don't know
You can't predict the future
Say you can but you don't know
You may think you know but you're not certain
You say you can but you don't know
You may be optimistic but you're not certain
You don't know
The future is uncertain
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON
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Vilma Freitas
Amo essa música!!🙌🙌🙌😘😘😘👏👏👏💚💚💚🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
qualquer abduçao é um resgate
essa musica representa muito pra mim!!
Tongh Bruno ASMR
pra mim tambem mano
claudio silva silva
muito massa!!
Carl Collins
Great song, And what a handsome man on the guitar as love it when he looks direct at the camera near the end of the song. can't stop listening to it.
Chumon In Chains
Amazing! <3
Ruth Buckingham
Zac looking as cute as ever!! All he has to do is smile!! That’s it!! 😍❤️💕😀
alfan mudofa
Awesome
Melissa Barnes
Wow! Great video quality! What camera did you use?
kimberlite corporate
I'm that I grew up with Hanson this song🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵 every special to me