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.
Summertime Sadness
KIDZ BOP Kids Lyrics
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Dancing in the dark in the pale moonlight
Done my hair up really big, beauty queen style
New shoes on, I'm feeling alive
Oh, my gosh, I feel it in the air
Telephone wires above, are sizzling like a snare
Honey, I'm on fire, I see it everywhere
Listen hard before you go, summertime sadness
I just wanted you to know that, baby, you're the best
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
S-S-Summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
I've got that summertime
I've got that summertime
I've got that summertime
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
I've got that summertime
I've got that summertime
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
I'm feeling electric tonight
Cruising down the coast, going out on a drive
Gotta good feeling by my heavenly side
I know if I go, I'll be happy tonight
Oh, my gosh, I feel it in the air
Telephone wires above, are sizzling like a snare
Honey, I'm on fire, I see it everywhere
Nothing scares me anymore
Listen hard before you go, summertime sadness
I just wanted you to know that, baby, you're the best
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
S-S-Summertime, summertime sadness
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness, oh, oh, oh
I've got that summertime
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
S-S-Summertime, summertime sadness
Got that summertime, summertime sadness, oh, oh, oh
Got that summert-
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
S-S-Summertime, summertime sadness
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness, oh, oh, oh
The lyrics of "Summertime Sadness" by KIDZ BOP Kids evoke a bittersweet feeling of nostalgia combined with a sense of freedom and hope for the future. The singer describes getting dressed up, with a new dress, big hair, and new shoes and feeling alive. There's a sense of anticipation in the air, accompanied by the imagery of sizzling telephone wires and the feeling of being on fire. The singer feels fearless and ready for anything, with summertime sadness representing a past experience that is now just a memory. The chorus repeats, celebrating the summertime feeling and the sense of excitement that summer brings.
The second verse brings a change of scene, as the singer now describes a drive along the coast with a good feeling by their side. The same sense of anticipation and electric feeling is present, with the sizzling telephone wires suggesting a connection to the outside world and the possibility of new experiences. In the end, the song comes full circle, with the chorus repeating the feeling of summertime and the freedom that comes with it.
Overall, "Summertime Sadness" is a song that evokes a sense of longing for the past while also celebrating the present and future. The lyrics capture the spirit of summer and the sense of adventure that comes with it, while also acknowledging the complexity of our memories and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I got my new dress on tonight
I dressed up and I'm ready to party
Dancing in the dark in the pale moonlight
I'm dancing alone in the moonlight
Done my hair up really big, beauty queen style
I've styled my hair to look like a beauty pageant queen
New shoes on, I'm feeling alive
My new shoes make me feel like a brand new person
Oh, my gosh, I feel it in the air
I have a strong feeling that something big is going to happen
Telephone wires above, are sizzling like a snare
Everything around me seems to be pulsing with electric energy
Honey, I'm on fire, I see it everywhere
I'm burning with excitement and I can see it reflected in everything around me
Nothing scares me anymore
I'm fearless and ready to take on whatever comes my way
Listen hard before you go, summertime sadness
Take a moment to appreciate every moment of summer before it's gone
I just wanted you to know that, baby, you're the best
You mean the world to me and I want you to know how much I appreciate you
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
Even though it's summertime, I still feel a twinge of sadness
S-S-Summertime, summertime sadness
My sadness during the summer is especially strong
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
I can't help but feel a sense of melancholy during the summer
I'm feeling electric tonight
I'm experiencing an energetic buzz tonight
Cruising down the coast, going out on a drive
I'm driving along the coast and having a good time
Gotta good feeling by my heavenly side
I have a great feeling and believe everything will work out
I know if I go, I'll be happy tonight
I'm certain that if I go out tonight, it'll be a good time
Got that summert-
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
I'm still feeling that summer sadness
S-S-Summertime, summertime sadness
The sadness is so strong I can barely stand it
Got that summertime, summertime sadness, oh, oh, oh
The sadness won't go away, no matter how hard I try
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Rick Nowels, Elizabeth Grant
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