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.
Complicated
KIDZ BOP Kids Lyrics
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Uh huh, uh huh, that's the way it is
'Cause life's like this
Uh huh, uh huh that's the way it is
Chill out, what you yellin' for?
Lay back, it's all been done before
And if you could only let it be
I like you the way you are
When we're drivin' in your car
And you're talking to me one on one
But you've become
Somebody else 'round everyone else
You're watching your back like you can't relax
You're tryin' to be cool
You look like a fool to me
Tell me
Why do you have to go and make things so complicated?
I see the way you're
Acting like you're somebody else, gets me frustrated
And life's like this you,
You fall and you crawl and you break and you take what you get and you turn it into
Honesty, you promised me I'm never gonna find you fake it
No, no, no
You come over unannounced
Dressed up like you're somethin' else
Where you are ain't where it's at you see, you're making me
Laugh out when you strike your pose
Take off all your preppy clothes
You know, you're not fooling anyone
When you've become
Somebody else 'round everyone else
You're watchin' your back like you can't relax
You're tryin' to be cool
You look like a fool to me
Tell me
Why do you have to go and make things so complicated?
I see the way you're
Acting like you're somebody else, gets me frustrated
And life's like this you,
You fall and you crawl and you break and you take what you get and you turn it into
Honesty, you promised me, I'm never gonna find you fake it
No, no, no
No, no, no (No)
No, no, no (No)
No, no, no (No)(No)
Chill out, what you yellin' for?
Lay back, it's all been done before
And if you could only let it be
You will see
Somebody else 'round everyone else
You're watching your back like you can't relax
You're trying to be cool,
You look like a fool to me
Tell me
Why do you have to go and make things so complicated?
I see the way you're
Acting like you're somebody else, gets me frustrated
And life's like this you,
You fall and you crawl and you break and you take what you get and you turn it into
Honesty, you promised me, I'm never gonna find you fake it
No, no
Why do you have to go and make things so complicated? (Yeah, yeah)
I see the way you're
Acting like you're somebody else, gets me frustrated
And life's like this you,
You fall and you crawl and you break and you take what you get and you turn it into
Honesty, you promised me I'm never gonna find you fake it
No, no, no
The lyrics to Kidz Bop's song "Complicated" convey a message about being true to oneself and not changing one's personality to fit in with the crowd. The opening lines suggest that life is what it is, and people should learn to accept that fact. The singer then addresses a friend or partner, asking them to chill out and stop trying to be someone they're not. The singer likes the person for who they are, but they've become somebody else around everyone else. This person is constantly watching their back and trying to be cool, but they come across as foolish to the singer.
The chorus of the song repeats the question, "Why do you have to go and make things so complicated?" This is directed at the person the singer is speaking to, who is making things difficult by pretending to be someone else. The singer is frustrated by this behavior and wants the person to be honest and true to themselves. The second verse continues the theme, with the singer describing the person as "dressed up like you're somethin' else." This person is not fooling anyone, and the singer finds it amusing when they strike a pose.
Overall, the song's message is about being who you are and not changing yourself to fit in with others. It encourages listeners to embrace their uniqueness and not feel pressure to conform to societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh huh, life's like this
Life can be like this, we just have to accept it
Uh huh, uh huh, that's the way it is
Yes, that's just how life is
'Cause life's like this
Because that's how life is
Chill out, what you yellin' for?
Relax, why are you so worked up?
Lay back, it's all been done before
Take it easy, nothing is new or unheard of
And if you could only let it be
If you could just accept it as it is
You will see
You will understand
I like you the way you are
I accept you for who you are
When we're drivin' in your car
When we're spending time together
And you're talking to me one on one
And you're being yourself with me
But you've become somebody else 'round everyone else
But in front of others, you've changed into someone different
You're watching your back like you can't relax
You're being cautious and unable to enjoy the moment
You're tryin' to be cool, you look like a fool to me
You're trying too hard to fit in, and it's not working
Tell me why do you have to go and make things so complicated?
Why must you make things difficult and hard to understand?
I see the way you're acting like you're somebody else, gets me frustrated
I get upset when you pretend to be someone you're not
And life's like this, you fall and you crawl and you break and you take what you get and you turn it into honesty
Life can be difficult, but we can learn from our experiences and be truthful
You promised me, I'm never gonna find you fake it
You promised to always be honest with me
No, no, no
Absolutely not
You come over unannounced, dressed up like you're somethin' else
You show up unexpectedly, looking like a different person
Where you are ain't where it's at you see, you're making me laugh out when you strike your pose
You're trying way too hard, and it's comical
Take off all your preppy clothes, you know you're not fooling anyone
You're not impressing anyone with your fake persona
And if you could only let it be, you will see
If you could just accept yourself for who you are, you'll understand
No, no, no
Absolutely not
Why do you have to go and make things so complicated? (Yeah, yeah)
Why must you make things more difficult than they need to be?
I see the way you're acting like you're somebody else, gets me frustrated
I'm frustrated that you're pretending to be someone you're not
And life's like this, you fall and you crawl and you break and you take what you get and you turn it into honesty
Life can be tough, but we can learn from our experiences and be truthful
You promised me I'm never gonna find you fake it
You promised to always be truthful with me
No, no, no
Absolutely not
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Avril Lavigne, David Alspach, Graham Edwards, Lauren Christy
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