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.
Up On the Housetop
KIDZ BOP Kids Lyrics
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Out jumps good old Santa Claus
Down through the chimney with lots of toys
All part of a little ones with Christmas joys
First comes of stocking of little Nell
Oh dear Santa fill it well
Give her a dollie that laughs and cries
Ho ho ho, who wouldn't go?
Ho ho ho, who wouldn't go?
Up on the house top
Click click click
Down through the chimney with ole St. Nick
Next comes the stocking of little will
Oh, just see what a glorious fill
Here is a hammer and lots of tacks
Also a bow and whip that cracks
Whistle whistle with us
Ho ho ho, who wouldn't go?
Ho ho ho, who wouldn't go?
Up on the house top
Click click click
Down through the chimney with ole St. Nick
Ho oh ho, who wouldn't go?
Ho ho ho, who wouldn't go?
Up on the house top
Click click click
Down through the chimney with ole St. Nick
Up on the house top reindeers paused
Out jumps good old Santa Claus
Down through the chimney with lots of toys
All part of a little ones with Christmas joys
Ho oh ho, who wouldn't go?
Ho ho ho, who wouldn't go?
Up on the house top
Click click click
Down through the chimney with ole St. Nick
The classic Christmas song Up On the Housetop, as performed by the KIDZ BOP Kids, describes Santa's arrival at a child's home to deliver presents on Christmas Eve. The lyrics detail the process of Santa Claus sliding down the chimney with his bag of toys and filling up the stockings of two children, Little Nell and Little Will. The song also mentions specific gifts that Santa should bring, like a doll that laughs and cries for Nell and a hammer and tacks for Will, as well as a bow and whip that cracks. The song is upbeat and playful, encouraging listeners to sing and whistle along with the melody.
At its core, Up On the Housetop is a simple and joyful celebration of Christmas and the magical spirit of Santa Claus. The lyrics highlight the wonder and excitement that children experience on the night before Christmas, as well as the joy of waking up to find presents waiting for them. The repeated refrain of "ho ho ho, who wouldn't go?" invites listeners to join in the fun and imagine themselves as part of the festive scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Up on the house top reindeers paused
The reindeer stopped on the rooftop
Out jumps good old Santa Claus
Santa Claus came out of the chimney
Down through the chimney with lots of toys
Santa Claus brought many toys through the chimney
All part of a little ones with Christmas joys
All the toys are going to make the children happy
First comes of stocking of little Nell
Nell's stocking is the first to be filled
Oh dear Santa fill it well
Santa is asked to fill Nell's stocking nicely
Give her a dollie that laughs and cries
Nell wants a doll that can laugh and cry
One that will open and shut her eyes
She also wants a doll that can blink
Ho ho ho, who wouldn't go?
Santa is asking who wouldn't want to ride in his sleigh
Up on the house top
Santa is on the rooftop
Click click click
Santa's boots are making noise
Next comes the stocking of little will
The next stocking to be filled belongs to Will
Oh, just see what a glorious fill
Will's stocking is filled with wonderful goodies
Here is a hammer and lots of tacks
Will received a hammer and many tacks
Also a bow and whip that cracks
Will also got a bow and a whip that makes a cracking sound
Whistle whistle with us
Join in on the whistling
Ho oh ho, who wouldn't go?
Another invitation to ride in Santa's sleigh
Ho ho ho, who wouldn't go?
Yet another invitation to ride in Santa's sleigh
Down through the chimney with ole St. Nick
Santa is going back through the chimney
Ho oh ho, who wouldn't go?
One final invitation to ride in Santa's sleigh
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Written by: TWITTY
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