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.
Hotline Bling
KIDZ BOP Kids Lyrics
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You used to call me on my cell phone
Any time you need to talk
Call me on my cell phone
Any time you need to talk
And I know when that hotline bling
I can only say one thing?
I know when that hotline bling
Ever since I left the city, you
Got a situation for yourself now
Everybody knows and I feel left out
Girl you got me down, you got me stressed out
'Cause ever since I left the city, you
Started caring less and goin' out more
Dancing your heart out there on the dance floor
Hangin' with some girls I've never seen before
You used to call me on my cell phone
Any time you need to talk
Call me on my cell phone
Any time you need to talk
I know when that hotline bling
I can only say one thing
I know when that hotline bling
I can only say one thing
Ever since I left the city, you, you, you
You and me we just don't get along
You make me feel like I did you wrong
Going places where you don't belong
Ever since I left the city, you
You got exactly what you asked for
Running out of pages in your passport
Hanging with some girls I've never seen before
You used to call me on my cell phone
Any time you need to talk
Call me on my cell phone
Any time you need to talk
And I know when that hotline bling
I can only say one thing
I know when that hotline bling
I can only say one thing
You used to call me on my cell phone
Any time you need to talk
Call me on my cell phone
Any time you need to talk
And I know when that hotline bling
I can only say one thing
I know when that hotline bling
I can only say one thing
Ever since I left the city
, the singer has noticed a change in the person they used to be close to. They used to talk on the phone often, but now the person is out and about more, hanging out with new friends and dancing. The singer feels left out and as if they don't belong in this new lifestyle. Despite this change, the person still calls the singer when they need to talk, but the singer can only say one thing when they see the phone ringing: they know what the call is about because of the distinctive ringtone, but they are unsure of how to react to this change in the relationship.
The song delves into themes of relationships, loneliness and insecurity. The loneliness the singer feels since they left the city and the way the other person has taken advantage of their freedom to explore new relationships serves as the backdrop for the song. The chorus stands out as the singer bemoans the fact that despite the changes, the other person still calls them when they are in need.
Line by Line Meaning
You used to call me on my, you used to, you used to, yeah
You used to contact me frequently in the past.
You used to call me on my cell phone
You used to connect with me on my mobile phone.
Any time you need to talk
Whenever you felt like talking, you would call me.
And I know when that hotline bling, I can only say one thing?
I know that when the phone rings, I can expect your call and I will say one thing.
Ever since I left the city, you got a situation for yourself now
After I left the city, you found yourself in a different situation.
Everybody knows and I feel left out
Everyone is aware of what's going on, but I feel isolated from it.
Girl, you got me down, you got me stressed out
You've made me upset and anxious.
'Cause ever since I left the city, you started caring less and goin' out more
Since I departed, you seem to care about me less and spend more time out.
Dancing your heart out there on the dance floor, Hangin' with some girls I've never seen before
You're now dancing and spending time with unfamiliar people.
You and me we just don't get along
We no longer have a good relationship.
You make me feel like I did you wrong
Your behavior towards me suggests that I have wronged you in some way.
Going places where you don't belong
You're going to places where you don't fit in.
You got exactly what you asked for, running out of pages in your passport
You're experiencing the consequences of your actions, such as running out of pages in your passport due to frequent traveling.
Hanging with some girls I've never seen before
You're spending time with new female friends.
Any time you need to talk, call me on my cell phone
Feel free to contact me when you need someone to talk to.
I know when that hotline bling, I can only say one thing
I already know it’s you calling when the phone rings, and I can only say one thing in response.
And I know when that hotline bling, I can only say one thing
I'm familiar with the sound the phone makes when you call, and my response is always the same.
Ever since I left the city
Since I left, things have changed.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Anthony Paul Jefferies, Aubrey Drake Graham, Timmy Thomas
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