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.
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Kings & Queens
KIDZ BOP Kids Lyrics
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We would say their name and raise a toast
To all of the queens who are fighting alone
Baby, you're not dancing on your own
Can't live without me, you wanna, but you can't, nah-nah-nah
Think it's funny, but honey, can't run this show on your own
I can feel my body shake, there's only so much I can take
No damsel in distress, don't need to save me (save me)
Once I start breathing fire, you can't tame me (tame me)
And you might think I'm weak without a sword
But if I had one, it'd be better than yours
If all of the kings had their queens on the throne
We would say their name and raise a toast
To all of the queens who are fighting alone
Baby, you're not dancing on your own
Disobey me, then baby, I'll get into your head
Gonna change it and make it a world you won't forget (oh-oh-oh)
No damsel in distress, don't need to save me (save me)
Once I start breathing fire, you can't tame me (tame me)
And you might think I'm weak without a sword
But I'm stronger than I ever was before
If all of the kings had their queens on the throne
We would say their name and raise a toast
To all of the queens who are fighting alone
Baby, you're not dancing on your own
In chess, the king can move one space at a time
But queens are free to go wherever they like
You get too close, you'll get a royalty high
So breathe it in to feel alive
If all of the kings had their queens on the throne
We would say their name and raise a toast
To all of the queens who are fighting alone
Baby, you're not dancing on your own
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
The lyrics of KIDZ BOP Kids’ song Kings & Queens celebrate female empowerment and independence. At the beginning of the song, the lyrics suggest that if the kings had their queens on the throne, they would be honored for their strength and power. Then, the lyrics focus on the queens who are fighting alone- the real heroes of the story. The female protagonist declares her strength and independence, telling her partner that she does not need to be saved and that she can handle everything on her own. She is not a damsel in distress and once she starts “breathing fire,” she cannot be tamed. The song ends with a comparison to chess, where kings move one space at a time, but queens are free to go wherever they like. Ultimately, the song is about self-empowerment and the strength that comes from being independent.
Line by Line Meaning
If all of the kings had their queens on the throne
If all male rulers had female counterparts sharing the throne
We would say their name and raise a toast
We would celebrate them with joy and cheers
To all of the queens who are fighting alone
To all the women who are struggling alone
Baby, you're not dancing on your own
You're not alone in your struggle, I'm here with you
Can't live without me, you wanna, but you can't, nah-nah-nah
You feel like you can't live without me, but you're not able to
Think it's funny, but honey, can't run this show on your own
You may find it amusing, but you're not capable of handling everything yourself
I can feel my body shake, there's only so much I can take
I'm feeling overwhelmed and close to breaking down
I'll show you how a real queen behaves, oh-oh-oh
I'll teach you how a strong and powerful woman conducts herself
No damsel in distress, don't need to save me (save me)
I'm not a helpless victim, I don't need rescuing
Once I start breathing fire, you can't tame me (tame me)
Once I become fierce and independent, you can't control me
And you might think I'm weak without a sword
You may believe I'm vulnerable without a weapon
But if I had one, it'd be better than yours
But if I possessed one, it would exceed yours in strength
Disobey me, then baby, I'll get into your head
If you oppose me, I'll become dominant over you
Gonna change it and make it a world you won't forget (oh-oh-oh)
I'll transform everything and create an unforgettable world
In chess, the king can move one space at a time
In the game of chess, the king's movement is limited to one space at a time
But queens are free to go wherever they like
But queens have the freedom to move wherever they desire
You get too close, you'll get a royalty high
If you get too intimate, you'll experience the majesty of being with a queen
So breathe it in to feel alive
So take it in and feel the vibrancy of life
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amanda Koci, Brett Leland McLaughlin, Desmond Child, Henry Walter, Hillary Bernstein, Jakke Erixson, Madison Love, Mimoza Blinson, Nadir Khayat
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