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.
Put Your Records On
KIDZ BOP Kids Lyrics
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And they told me I don't need to worry.
Summer came like cinnamon
So sweet,
Little girls double-dutch on the concrete.
Maybe sometimes we've got it wrong, but it's alright
The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same
Girl, put your records on, tell me your favourite song
You go ahead, let your hair down
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams,
Just go ahead, let your hair down.
You're gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow.
Blue as the sky, sunburnt and lonely,
Sipping tea in a bar by the roadside,
(just relax, just relax)
Don't you let those other boys fool you,
Got to love that afro hair do.
Maybe sometimes we feel afraid, but it's alright
The more you stay the same, the more they seem to change.
Don't you think it's strange?
Girl, put your records on, tell me your favourite song
You go ahead, let your hair down
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams,
Just go ahead, let your hair down.
You're gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow.
'Twas more than I could take, pity for pity's sake
Some nights kept me awake, I thought that I was stronger
When you gonna realise, that you don't even have to try any longer?
Do what you want to.
Girl, put your records on, tell me your favourite song
You go ahead, let your hair down
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams,
Just go ahead, let your hair down.
Girl, put your records on, tell me your favourite song
You go ahead, let your hair down
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams,
Just go ahead, let your hair down.
Oh, you're gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow
The opening verse of the song "Three little birds sat on my window. And they told me I don't need to worry" is a reference to a Bob Marley song called "Three Little Birds". Marley's birds are also offering reassurance and telling the singer not to worry. The line "Summer came like cinnamon So sweet, Little girls double-dutch on the concrete" is about the feeling of nostalgia that summer can bring, and the joy of watching children play. The mention of cinnamon gives a sensory quality to the memory, and the image of girls playing double dutch gives a feeling of innocence and youthful energy.
The chorus of the song "Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song, you go ahead, let your hair down, Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams" is about encouraging someone to be themselves, and to pursue their dreams. The mention of "records" and "favorite song" suggests that music can be a source of motivation and inspiration. The image of "sapphire and faded jeans" is about embracing one's individuality and personal style, rather than conforming to societal expectations.
The second verse of the song "Blue as the sky, sunburnt and lonely, Sipping tea in a bar by the roadside" is about the melancholy feeling of being alone, but also finding solace in simple pleasures like a cup of tea. The line "Don't you let those other boys fool you, Got to love that afro hair do" is about celebrating natural beauty and rejecting unrealistic standards of beauty. Overall, the song is about embracing individuality, pursuing dreams, and finding comfort in simple pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
Three little birds sat on my window.
Suggests that nature or certain events can bring someone clarity, comfort or insight in a time of worry.
And they told me I don't need to worry.
The birds' song was a metaphor for the understanding that things will work themselves out and that we should all learn to relax and enjoy life.
Summer came like cinnamon So sweet,
Refers to a period of happiness or excitement that was also refreshing and rejuvenating in the way that cinnamon provides a sweetness and spice to food.
Little girls double-dutch on the concrete.
Shows the beauty and excitement of simplicity that can be found in a simple playground game, and the sense of unity and friendship among young girls.
Maybe sometimes we’ve got it wrong, but it's alright
Acknowledging that mistakes can happen in life, but that it doesn't always have to be the end of the world as long as we learn from them and move forward.
The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same
Acknowledging how even in moments of change in our personal or societal lives, some things remain constant or cyclical.
Oh, don't you hesitate.
Encourages listeners to not second-guess themselves and to take risks in life without fear of failure.
Girl, put your records on, tell me your favourite song
A call to action for women to celebrate their individuality and musical preferences without judgment from others.
You go ahead, let your hair down
Urging people to embrace their natural state and not worry about societal norms and expectations.
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams,
A reference to the clothing style and aspirations of a laidback but ambitious individual.
Just go ahead, let your hair down.
Reinforces the idea that listeners should be confident in being themselves and to not worry about conformity to others' standards.
You're gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow.
A hopeful reminder that everyone can find their place in the world with time and perseverance.
Blue as the sky, sunburnt and lonely,
Describing the singer's state of mind or the way they're feeling at a particular moment in time when a person is feeling isolated or overwhelmed.
Sipping tea in a bar by the roadside, (just relax, just relax)
Suggesting that sometimes taking a break from life and enjoying the little moments can be a rejuvenating and calming experience.
Don't you let those other boys fool you, Got to love that afro hairdo.
Encourages listeners, especially women, to embrace and celebrate their naturally curly and kinky hair textures when others may try to shame or belittle them for it.
Maybe sometimes we feel afraid, but it's alright
Acknowledging that it's normal to feel scared and unsure, but that doesn't mean a person should give up or quit trying.
The more you stay the same, the more they seem to change.
Highlighting the idea that when someone remains true to themselves and their values, they may find that others' opinions and behaviors toward them will change over time.
Don't you think it's strange?
Questioning the ways in which society expects people to conform or operate in order to fit in or be successful.
Twice as much ain't twice the fun, find your own voice and have some fun.
Encourages people to embrace their individuality and not worry about keeping up with others or conforming to societal norms.
Girl, put your records on, tell me your favourite song
Repeated from the beginning of the song, this line continues to encourage listeners to be themselves and embrace their personal musical tastes.
Oh, you're gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow.
Reiterated at the end of the song, this line provides a sense of closure and hope for listeners to continue their journey of self-discovery.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Steven Chrisanthou, John Robert Beck, Corinne Jacqueline Bailey Rae
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