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.
Living in Fast Forward
KIDZ BOP Kids Lyrics
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I've treated this one like an old honky-tonk
Greasy cheeseburgers and cheap cigarettes
One day they'll get me if they ain't got me yet
'Cause I'm living in fast forward
A hillbilly rock star out of control
I'm living in fast forward
My friends all grew up, they settled down
Built nice little houses on the outskirts of town
They work in their office, drive SUVs
They pray for their babies and they worry 'bout me
'Cause I'm living in fast forward
A hillbilly rock star out of control
I'm living in fast forward
Now I need to rewind real slow
I'm always runnin'
Son of a gunnin'
I've had a good time it's true
But the way I've been goin'
It's time that I toned it
Down just a notch or two
Oh yeah
Well I'm living in fast forward
A hillbilly rock star out of control
I'm living in fast forward
Now I need to rewind real slow
Well I'm living in fast forward
A hillbilly rock star out of control
I'm living in fast forward
Now I need to rewind real slow
Yeah I need to rewind real slow
Yeah I still got some miles to go
The song "Living in Fast Forward" by the KIDZ BOP Kids is a story of self-reflection and realization. The lyrics are about the singer who has been living life recklessly and carelessly by not taking care of their body and indulging in habits that are not good for them. The "body's a temple" line refers to the popular saying that compares the body to a sacred structure that needs to be treated with respect and care, but the singer has been treating it like an "old honky-tonk," a very run-down and seedy bar that isn't worth much.
The singer has been living life in a fast-paced manner without considering the consequences. The carefree attitude of the singer is evident in the lines "greasy cheeseburgers and cheap cigarettes" and how they believe that one day these indulgences might get them if they haven't already. The fast-paced lifestyle has also caused a rift between the singer and their friends as they have all grown up, settled down, and started families. The singer, on the other hand, has continued living life recklessly and causing their friends to worry about them.
The chorus of the song speaks of the singer's wish to reverse time and slow down their life. They need to "rewind real slow," which indicates they want to take things back to a time when they might not have been living so recklessly. The song ends with the recognition that the singer still has some learning and growing to do, but they are willing to acknowledge their faults and work on improving themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
The body's a temple, that's what we're told
We're taught to treat our bodies with respect and importance.
I've treated this one like an old honky-tonk
However, I've been abusing my body with unhealthy habits like consuming greasy cheeseburgers and smoking cheap cigarettes for a long time.
Greasy cheeseburgers and cheap cigarettes
I've been indulging in unhealthy food and habits that are detrimental to my health.
One day they'll get me if they ain't got me yet
If I continue to ignore my health, it will eventually catch up with me and negatively impact my well-being.
'Cause I'm living in fast forward
My life is moving quickly and I'm not taking the time to slow down and take care of myself.
A hillbilly rock star out of control
I'm living a wild, reckless lifestyle that is not sustainable and could lead to negative consequences.
Now I need to rewind real slow
It's time for me to slow down and focus on my health and well-being.
My friends all grew up, they settled down
While my friends have moved on to more settled lives, I'm still living recklessly.
Built nice little houses on the outskirts of town
My friends have established their own homes in more quiet and peaceful areas.
They work in their office, drive SUVs
My friends have steady jobs and live comfortable lifestyles.
They pray for their babies and they worry 'bout me
My friends are concerned about my well-being and are worried about the potentially negative consequences of my lifestyle.
I'm always runnin', Son of a gunnin'
I'm constantly on the go and always active, often in a reckless way.
I've had a good time it's true
While my lifestyle is not sustainable in the long term, I have enjoyed the excitement and thrill of living recklessly.
But the way I've been goin' It's time that I toned it Down just a notch or two
However, I recognize that I need to slow down in order to take care of myself and establish a healthier lifestyle.
Yeah I need to rewind real slow Yeah I still got some miles to go
It's important for me to slow down and take care of my body, but I still have a long way to go in establishing a healthier lifestyle.
Lyrics © CAROL VINCENT & ASSOC LLC
Written by: DAVID LEE MURPHY, RIVERS RUTHERFORD
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