Kidz Bop is a brand of compilation albums featuring child session musicians… Read Full Bio ↴Kidz Bop is a brand of compilation albums featuring child session musicians performing contemporary music.
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.

I Want It That Way
KIDZ BOP Kids Lyrics

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You are my fire
The one desire
Believe when I say
I want it that way

But we are two worlds apart
Can't reach to your heart
When you say

That I want it that way

Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never wanna hear you say
I want it that way

Am I your fire?
Your one desire?
Yes I know, it's too late
But I want it that way

Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never wanna hear you say
I want it that way

Now I can see that we've fallen apart
From the way that it used to be, yeah
No matter the distance I want you to know
That deep down inside of me

You are my fire
The one desire
You are, you are, you are, you are
Don't wanna hear you say

Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
(I wanna hear you say)
I never wanna hear you say
I want it that way

Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never wanna hear you say
(I wanna hear you say)
I want it that way

Tell me why
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never wanna hear you say

I want it that way
'Cause I want it that way

Overall Meaning

The song “I Want It That Way” by Kidz Bop is a love song in which the singer expresses a love so strong for their partner that they would do anything to be with them. The lyrics, “You are my fire, the one desire, believe when I say, I want it that way” convey the singer's deep desire and certainty in his love. Although the two lovers may be separated by distance or other factors, the singer says that he still wants to be with his lover, no matter what.

However, the second verse reveals a possible disconnect between the two lovers when the singer asks, “Am I your fire, your one desire?” The singer expresses a sense of uncertainty and insecurity about their relationship. Furthermore, the chorus repeats the lines, “Tell me why, ain't nothing but a heartache, tell me why, ain't nothing but a mistake,” indicating the pain and confusion the singer is feeling.

The lyrics of “I Want It That Way” highlight the complexities of love and relationships. Despite the challenges and doubts that may arise, the singer declares his unwavering love for his partner and desire to be with them.

Line by Line Meaning

You are my fire
You are the passion that fuels my love

The one desire
The only thing I truly want and need

Believe when I say
Trust me, I mean what I'm saying

I want it that way
I want things to be exactly as I have described them

But we are two worlds apart
We are different and far from each other

Can't reach to your heart
I cannot connect with your true feelings

When you say
Whenever you express

That I want it that way
Your belief that I demand things to be just as I described them

Tell me why
Explain the reason to me

Ain't nothin' but a heartache
It's just painful and difficult emotion

Ain't nothin' but a mistake
It's nothing but an error