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.
Closer
KIDZ BOP Kids Lyrics
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I talk too much and that's an issue but I'm okay
Hey, you tell your friends it was nice to meet them
But I hope I never see them again
I know it breaks your heart
Moved to the city in a broke down car
And four years, no calls
And I can't stop
No, I can't stop
So baby pull me closer as we stand against Rover
That I know they can't afford
Brush that stress right off your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of the notebook that you stole
From your friends way back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
You look as good as the day I met you
I forget just why I left you, I was insane
Stay and play that Blink-182 song
That we played to death in Tuscon, okay
I know it breaks your heart
Moved to the city in a broke down car
And four years, no calls
Now you're looking pretty but I am so far
And I can't stop
No, I can't stop
So baby pull me closer as we stand against Rover
That I know they can't afford
Brush that stress right off your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of the notebook that you stole
From your friends way back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
So baby pull me closer as we stand against Rover
That I know they can't afford
Brush that stress right off your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of the notebook that you stole
From your friends way back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older)
We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older)
We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older)
No we ain't ever getting older
No we ain't ever getting older
The song "Closer" by The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey, as sung by KIDZ BOP Kids, is about a couple who have broken up but are still drawn to each other. The first verse is sung from the perspective of the male of the relationship, who had a fine life before he met the female but now can't shake her from his thoughts. He admits to "talking too much" but is okay with it. He also hopes to never see her friends again, implying that he didn't enjoy their company. The female perspective is then sung by Halsey, remembering how her heart was broken when the couple moved to the city in a broken-down car and lost contact with each other for four years. She recognizes that the male is looking good but also feels far away from him.
The chorus is the most recognizable part of the song, which goes, "So baby pull me closer in the backseat of your Rover / That I know you can't afford / Bite that tattoo on your shoulder / Pull the sheets right off the corner / Of the mattress that you stole / From your roommate back in Boulder / We ain't ever getting older." The chorus continues throughout the song and is about the couple feeling a strong physical pull towards each other, despite their past issues. They want to forget about their problems and live in the moment. The line about biting the tattoo on the male's shoulder is a reference to the music video, where the male is shown with a tattoo of an anchor on his shoulder.
In the second verse, the male admits that he forgets why he left the female and describes himself as insane for doing so. The two share a fond memory of playing Blink-182 in Tuscon. The chorus repeats and then the song ends with the repeated line, "No we ain't ever getting older."
Overall, "Closer" is a catchy, poppy song with a relatable message about a tumultuous yet undeniable love. The verses and chorus serve to tell a specific story, while the electronic instrumentals are upbeat and danceable. It's no wonder the song became a hit in 2016 and is still played on the radio today.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you
I was living my life happily and contented
I talk too much and that's an issue but I'm okay
Sometimes I talk a lot but I consider myself fine
Hey, you tell your friends it was nice to meet them
Please pass on the message to your friends that it was good to meet them
But I hope I never see them again
But I don't want to meet them again in the future
I know it breaks your heart
I understand that it hurts you deeply
Moved to the city in a broke down car
You relocated to the city in a car that was not functioning well
And four years, no calls
And for four years, you did not get any calls
Now you're looking pretty but you are so far
You look beautiful now, but we are apart
And I can't stop
I am not able to stop
No, I can't stop
No, it is impossible for me to stop
So baby pull me closer as we stand against Rover
Baby, come closer to me as we stand against the car
That I know they can't afford
That I know they cannot pay for
Brush that stress right off your shoulder
Get rid of that stress that is weighing you down
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Take off the sheets from the corner of the bed
Of the notebook that you stole
Of the notebook that you took without permission
From your friends way back in Boulder
From your friends from a long time ago in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older
We are determined not to grow old
You look as good as the day I met you
You look as stunning as the day I first saw you
I forget just why I left you, I was insane
Sometimes, I don't remember why I left you, and it feels crazy
Stay and play that Blink-182 song
Let us remain and listen to that Blink-182 tune
That we played to death in Tuscon, okay
That we overplayed in Tuscon, is it alright with you?
We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older)
We have no intentions of getting old (we have no intentions of getting old)
No we ain't ever getting older
No, we will never grow old
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Frederic Kennett, Andrew Taggart, Ashley Frangipane, Shaun Charles Frank, Isaac Edward Slade, Joseph A. King
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