The company was founded by Cliff Chenfeld and Craig Balsam in 2001 under Razor & Tie Entertainment. The albums are composed of "kid-friendly" versions of the latest songs on Top 40 radio and are sung by young children. Each year, Kidz Bop releases 2 volume CDs, as well of 4 "music compilations".
According to Billboard, three Kidz Bop albums were among the top ten children's albums sold in 2010, including both of the top two albums. Kidz Bop 18 was the #1 kids’ album of 2010; Kidz Bop 17 ranked in at #2, and Kidz Bop 16 was #10.
In addition to music, the brand also has a social networking and content sharing website, KidzBop.com.
Believer
KIDZ BOP Kids Lyrics
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I'ma say all the words inside my head
I'm fired up and tired of the way that things have been, oh ooh
The way that things have been, oh ooh
Second thing second
Don't you tell me what you think that I can be
I'm the one at the sail, I'm the master of my sea, oh ooh
The master of my sea, oh ooh
Taking my sulking to the masses
Write down my poems for the few
That looked at me, took to me, shook to me, feeling me
Singing from heartache from the pain
Taking my message from the veins
Speaking my lesson from the brain
Seeing the beauty through the
You made me a, you made me a believer, believer
(Pain, pain)
You break me down, you build me up, believer, believer
(Pain)
Oh let the bullets fly, oh let them rain
My life, my love, my drive, it came from
(Pain)
You made me a, you made me a believer, believer
Third things third
Send a prayer to the ones up above
All the hate that you've heard has
Turned your spirit to a dove, oh ooh
Your spirit up above, oh ooh
I was choking in the crowd
Building my rain up in the cloud
Falling like ashes to the ground
Hoping my feelings, they would drown
But they never did, ever lived, ebbing and flowing
Inhibited, limited
'Til it broke up and it rained down
It rained down, like
You made me a, you made me a believer, believer
(Pain, pain)
You break me down, you built me up, believer, believer
(Pain)
I let the bullets fly, oh let them rain
My life, my love, my drive, it came from
(Pain)
You made me a, you made me a believer, believer
Last things last
By the grace of the fire and the flames
You're the face of the future, the blood in my veins, oh ooh
The blood in my veins, oh ooh
But they never did, ever lived, ebbing and flowing
Inhibited, limited
'Til it broke up and it rained down
It rained down, like
You made me a, you made me a believer, believer
(Pain, pain)
You break me down, you built me up, believer, believer
(Pain)
I let the bullets fly, oh let them rain
My life, my love, my drive, it came from
(Pain)
You made me a, you made me a believer, believer
The song "Believer" performed by the KIDZ BOP Kids is about rising from one's past and using the pain and struggles to become stronger. The lyrics of the song are filled with metaphors, and the song begins with the singer admitting that they have a lot of thoughts inside their head that they want to get out. The singer is tired of the way things have been, and they are fired up, ready to move forward. The second thing the singer does is recognize that they are the master of their own fate and that no one else has the right to place limitations on them.
The third verse speaks of a turning point in the singer's life when they were surrounded by negativity and hate but were able to transform into something more positive. The lyrics convey the idea that through struggle and hardship comes strength, and the singer is grateful for the transformation. The last verse refers to the fire and flames and the blood in their veins, which can be interpreted as an allusion to rebirth and renewal.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to take ownership of their lives, accept their struggles, and use them as fuel to become stronger.
Line by Line Meaning
First things first
Let's start at the beginning
I'ma say all the words inside my head
I have a lot to say and I'm ready to say it
I'm fired up and tired of the way that things have been, oh ooh
I'm excited and fed up with how things have been going
The way that things have been, oh ooh
I don't want to continue living in the same old way
Second thing second
Now let's move on to the next point
Don't you tell me what you think that I can be
I don't want anyone to limit me or tell me what I'm capable of
I'm the one at the sail, I'm the master of my sea, oh ooh
I am in control of my own life and direction
The master of my sea, oh ooh
I am the captain of my own ship
I was broken from a young age
I've been emotionally hurt since I was young
Taking my sulking to the masses
I've been expressing my sadness to the public
Write down my poems for the few
I write poetry for the small group of people who understand me
That looked at me, took to me, shook to me, feeling me
These few people really connected with me and understood me
Singing from heartache from the pain
I sing about my emotional pain and heartbreak
Taking my message from the veins
I draw my inspiration and message from my own experiences
Speaking my lesson from the brain
I share the lessons I've learned from my experiences
Seeing the beauty through the
Finding the beauty in the struggles
You made me a, you made me a believer, believer
You helped me believe in myself and my abilities
(Pain, pain)
Even though it has been painful
You break me down, you build me up, believer, believer
Through the ups and downs, you have helped me become a believer in myself
Oh let the bullets fly, oh let them rain
I'm ready to face anything that comes my way
My life, my love, my drive, it came from
My passion for life and love fuels me
(Pain)
Even though there has been pain
Third things third
Now onto the next point
Send a prayer to the ones up above
Let's send a prayer to our loved ones and higher power
All the hate that you've heard has
Don't let the hate affect you
Turned your spirit to a dove, oh ooh
Let the hate turn into a symbol of peace and love
Your spirit up above, oh ooh
Be at peace with yourself and the world
I was choking in the crowd
I felt suffocated and overwhelmed by the crowded environment
Building my rain up in the cloud
I was building up my emotions and feelings inside me
Falling like ashes to the ground
I felt like I was losing all hope
Hoping my feelings, they would drown
I wished my emotions would disappear
But they never did, ever lived, ebbing and flowing
My emotions have always been present and constantly changing
Inhibited, limited
I felt restricted and held back
'Til it broke up and it rained down
Until it all became too much and it all came flooding out
Like
Last things last
One final point to make
By the grace of the fire and the flames
Through the power of passion and adversity
You're the face of the future, the blood in my veins, oh ooh
You represent the future and give me life and energy
Writer(s): Brian Thomas Higgins, Paul Michael Barry, Steve Torch
Contributed by Kaelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.