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 kidsβ 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.
My Immortal
KIDZ BOP Kids Lyrics
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Suppressed by all my childish fears
And if you have to leave
I wish that you would just leave
'Cause your presence still lingers here
And it won't leave me alone
These wounds won't seem to heal, this pain is just too real
When you cried, I'd wipe away all of your tears
When you'd scream, I'd fight away all of your fears
And I held your hand through all of these years
But you still have all of me
You used to captivate me by your resonating light
Now, I'm bound by the life you left behind
Your face it haunts my once pleasant dreams
Your voice it chased away all the sanity in me
These wounds won't seem to heal, this pain is just too real
There's just too much that time cannot erase
When you cried, I'd wipe away all of your tears
When you'd scream, I'd fight away all of your fears
And I held your hand through all of these years
But you still have all of me
I've tried so hard to tell myself that you're gone
But though you're still with me, I've been alone all along
When you cried, I'd wipe away all of your tears
When you'd scream, I'd fight away all of your fears
And I held your hand through all of these years
You still have all of me, me, me
The song "My Immortal" by Evanescence was first released in 2003 and quickly became a hit. The Kidz Bop Kids cover version brings a fresh take on the lyrics, which express the pain of loss and the haunting presence of a memory that just won't fade away.
The opening verse reflects a theme of feeling trapped and helpless, with the singer's childish fears holding them back. The plea for someone to leave is a desperate desire for them to take their energy and negativity with them, but even after they're gone, their presence continues to linger, leading to a sense of emptiness and isolation.
The second verse speaks to the wounds that remain after the person has left. The pain is real and raw, and time can't heal it. The contrast between the singer's history with the person and the present reality of their absence is a source of confusion and pain.
The chorus, with its repeated lines about wiping away tears and fighting away fears, speaks to the role the singer played in supporting the person they lost. The repeated phrase "But you still have all of me" implies that even though they've lost the person, they remain dedicated to them and still hold them close in their heart.
The bridge reveals the sense of denial that the singer feels. They know the person is gone, but still can't help feeling like they're present in some way. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the idea that the memory of the person lingers on, even as the singers try to move on.
Overall, "My Immortal" is a moving ode to loss and the difficulty of moving on when someone we love is gone.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so tired of being here
I am exhausted of this life I am living
Suppressed by all my childish fears
My fears and anxieties keep holding me back
And if you have to leave
In case you need to depart
I wish that you would just leave
It would make it easier if you left now
'Cause your presence still lingers here
Even though you are gone, I can still feel you here
And it won't leave me alone
The memory of you is haunting me
These wounds won't seem to heal, this pain is just too real
The hurt and trauma from losing you is overwhelming, and time isn't healing it
There's just too much that time cannot erase
Some things can never be forgotten or erased by time
When you cried, I'd wipe away all of your tears
I was always there for you when you needed comfort
When you'd scream, I'd fight away all of your fears
I protected you from your fears and worries
And I held your hand through all of these years
I was by your side through everything we went through together
But you still have all of me
Even though you are gone, I am still devoted to you and can't let go
You used to captivate me by your resonating light
I was drawn to your charismatic personality and positive energy
Now, I'm bound by the life you left behind
Your absence has left me feeling trapped in the past
Your face it haunts my once pleasant dreams
Thoughts of you now bring me discomfort instead of comfort
Your voice it chased away all the sanity in me
Now, the sound of your voice is enough to drive me insane
I've tried so hard to tell myself that you're gone
I have been trying to convince myself that you are no longer here
But though you're still with me, I've been alone all along
Even though memories of you are still with me, I am still lonely without you
You still have all of me, me, me
My heart and soul still belong to you, now and forever
Lyrics Β© RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Ben Moody, David Hodges, Amy Lee
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