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.
Counting Stars
KIDZ BOP Kids Lyrics
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Dreaming about the things that we could be
Baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars, yeah, we'll be counting stars
I see this life like a swinging vine, swing my heart across the line
And my face is flashing signs
Old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're told
I feel something so right
Doing the right thing
I feel something so right
Doing the right thing
I could lie, coudn't I, could lie
Everything that moves me makes me feel alive
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
I feel the love and I feel it burn down this river, every turn
Hope is a four-letter word
Make that money, watch it burn
Old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're told
I feel something so right
Doing the right thing
I could lie, could lie, could lie
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
Take that money, watch it burn
Swing in the river, the lessons are learnt
Take that money, watch it burn
Swing in the river, the lessons are learnt
Take that money, watch it burn
Swing in the river, the lessons are learnt
Take that money, watch it burn
Swing in the river, the lessons are learnt
Everything that moves me makes feel alive
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be, counting stars
Take that money, watch it burn
Swing in the river, the lessons are learnt
Take that money, watch it burn
Swing in the river, the lessons are learnt
Take that money, watch it burn
Swing in the river, the lessons are learnt
Take that money, watch it burn
Swing in the river, the lessons are learnt
The Kidz Bop song Counting Stars is about a person who has been losing sleep because they are dreaming about what could be. They are praying for a better future that is not just about accumulating wealth but about achieving meaningful goals. The lyrics emphasize that there is more to life than just money and material possessions.
The singer sees life as a swinging vine and is willing to take risks to achieve their dreams. They feel that doing the right thing and following their heart is the key to a fulfilling life. The idea of "counting stars" is a metaphor for the pursuit of happiness and the recognition that it is not measured in dollars.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
I am having trouble sleeping lately
Dreaming about the things that we could be
I spend my awake time thinking about potential possibilities
Baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
I've been really putting in effort and hope for something to happen
Said, no more counting dollars
I am done obsessing over money
We'll be counting stars, yeah, we'll be counting stars
Now, I'm more interested in counting all the opportunities and successes we have
I see this life like a swinging vine, swing my heart across the line
Life is unpredictable but I am willing to take chances
And my face is flashing signs
My body language speaks of my emotions
Seek it out and you shall find
If you look for opportunities, you will find them
Old, but I'm not that old
I am not that old, although I may feel it
Young, but I'm not that bold
I am not that confident, even though I am young
I don't think the world is sold
I don't believe that everything is a transaction
I'm just doing what we're told
I am following instructions
I feel something so right
I am feeling an emotional high
Doing the right thing
I am doing what I believe is the right thing to do
I could lie, coudn't I, could lie
I could easily deceive myself or others
Everything that moves me makes me feel alive
I find inspiration in even the smallest things
I feel the love and I feel it burn down this river, every turn
I feel this intense emotion and it feels like it's escalating rapidly
Hope is a four-letter word
Hope is hard to find and appreciate all the time
Make that money, watch it burn
It's not all about the money
I could lie, could lie, could lie
It's easy to deceive myself about what's important
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly
Challenges help me grow stronger
Take that money, watch it burn
I am not interested in valuing money above everything else
Swing in the river, the lessons are learnt
I will experience life's ups and downs and learn from them
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
Counting stars represents the good things we have and will continue to have in life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ryan Tedder
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