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 kidsâ 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.
If I Were a Boy
KIDZ BOP Kids Lyrics
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I'd roll out of bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted
And go drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I'd kick it with who I wanted
And I'd never get confronted for it
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taking you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
If I were a boy
I would turn off my phone
Tell everyone it's broken
So they'd think that I was sleeping alone
I'd put myself first
And make the rules as I go
'Cause I know that she'd be faithful
Waiting for me to come home, to come home
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taking you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
It's a little too late for you to come back
Say it's just a mistake
Think I'd forgive you like that
If you thought I would wait for you
You thought wrong
But you're just a boy
You don't understand
And you don't understand, oh
How it feels to love a girl
Someday you wish you were a better man
You don't listen to her
You don't care how it hurts
Until you lose the one you wanted
'Cause you're taking her for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
But you're just a boy
The lyrics of KIDZ BOP Kids' "If I Were a Boy" describe the singer's wish to experience life as a boy in order to have the freedom to do what they please, without worrying about societal expectations and constraints. The song begins with the singer imagining what they would do if they woke up as a boy for just one day, such as wear whatever they want and hang out with their male friends while pursuing women. The singer believes that if they were a boy, they would be a better man because they would understand how it feels to love a girl and not take her for granted.
The second verse of the song describes the singer's belief that if they were a boy, they would treat their girlfriend better. They would listen to her and not take her for granted, unlike their previous boyfriend. The singer imagines that if they were a boy, they would be more considerate and turn off their phone, putting themselves first, while knowing that their girlfriend would be waiting for them at home, remaining faithful.
Finally, the song concludes with the singer dismissing their previous boyfriend, claiming that he didn't understand how to love a girl and was taking her for granted, causing everything they had to be destroyed. The singer believes that someday, their ex-boyfriend will realize his mistake and wish he had been a better man. Overall, "If I Were a Boy" is a powerful message on gender and relationships that exposes the differences in treatment between genders and highlights the need for mutual respect and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
If I were a boy even just for a day
If I could experience life as a male for a whole day
I'd roll out of bed in the morning
I would wake up without a care in the world
And throw on what I wanted
I would wear whatever I wanted with no worries or judgment
And go drink beer with the guys
I would go hang out with my male friends and enjoy a cold beer
And chase after girls
I would flirt with girls and make the first move
I'd kick it with who I wanted
I would choose to spend time with anyone I felt like
And I'd never get confronted for it
I would not have to face any consequences or criticism for my choices
'Cause they stick up for me
My male friends would support and defend me in any situation
If I were a boy
If I were male
I think I could understand
I would have the capacity to empathize
How it feels to love a girl
I would know what it's like to be in love with a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I would strive to be a better person
I'd listen to her
I would pay attention to her words and feelings
'Cause I know how it hurts
I can imagine the emotional pain she's going through
When you lose the one you wanted
When the person you love is no longer interested in you
'Cause he's taking you for granted
Because the person you love is ignoring or neglecting you
And everything you had got destroyed
Your relationship and happiness have been ruined
I would turn off my phone
I would disconnect from the world and focus on myself
Tell everyone it's broken
I would lie to avoid any interruptions or distractions
So they'd think that I was sleeping alone
So they would not suspect anything was wrong
I'd put myself first
I would prioritize my own needs and wants
And make the rules as I go
I would act as my own boss, doing things my way
'Cause I know that she'd be faithful
I trust that my partner would remain loyal and devoted to me
Waiting for me to come home, to come home
Anticipating my arrival and welcoming me back with open arms
It's a little too late for you to come back
You missed your chance to fix things
Say it's just a mistake
Claim that your actions were unintentional or regrettable
Think I'd forgive you like that
Expect me to forgive you easily
If you thought I would wait for you
If you believed I would remain loyal to you
You thought wrong
You were mistaken
You don't understand, oh
You lack the knowledge and perspective
Someday you wish you were a better man
One day you'll regret not treating me better and being a better person
You don't listen to her
You ignore her words and feelings
You don't care how it hurts
You are indifferent to her emotional pain
Until you lose the one you wanted
Only when you lose the person you love
'Cause you're taking her for granted
Because you're not appreciating or valuing her
And everything you had got destroyed
Your relationship and happiness have been ruined
But you're just a boy
But you are immature and inexperienced
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Written by: Brittany Jean Carlson, Tobias Gad
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