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.
When I Grow Up
KIDZ BOP Kids Lyrics
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And you don't care what they say
See every time you turn around
They're screaming your name
Now I've got a confession
When I was young I wanted attention
And I promised myself that I'd do anything
But I ain't complaining, we all wanna be famous
So go ahead and say what you wanna say
You don't know what it's like to be nameless
Want them to know what your name is
'Cause see when I was younger I would say
When I grow up I wanna be famous
I wanna be a star, I wanna be in movies
When I grow up I wanna see the world
Drive nice cars, I wanna have groupies
When I grow up, be on TV
People know me, be on magazines
When I grow up, fresh and clean
Number one chick when I step out on the scene
Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it
You just might get it, you just might get it
Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it
You just might get it, you just might get it, get it
They used to tell me I was silly
Until I popped up on the TV
I always wanted to be a superstar
Who knew that singing songs would get me this far?
But I ain't complaining, we all wanna be famous
So go ahead and say what you wanna say
You don't know what it's like to be nameless
Want them to know what your name is
'Cause see when I was younger I would say
When I grow up I wanna be famous
I wanna be a star, I wanna be in movies
When I grow up I wanna see the world
Drive nice cars, I wanna have groupies
When I grow up, be on TV
People know me, be on magazines
When I grow up, fresh and clean
Number one chick when I step out on the scene
Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it
You just might get it, you just might get it
Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it
You just might get it, you just might get it, get it
I see them staring at me, I'm a trendsetter
Yes, this is true 'cause what I do no one can do it better
You can talk about me 'cause I'm a hot topic
I see you watching me, watching me and you know I got it
When I grow up I wanna be famous
I wanna be a star, I wanna be in movies
When I grow up I wanna see the world
Drive nice cars, I wanna have groupies
When I grow up, be on TV
People know me, be on magazines
When I grow up, fresh and clean
Number one chick when I step out on the scene
Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it
You just might get it, you just might get it
Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it
You just might get it, you just might get it, get it
The song "When I Grow Up" by KIDZ BOP Kids explores the theme of fame and the desire to be noticed and recognized. The lyrics are about being someone who is not seen as cool or popular by others, but then achieving fame and success through hard work and determination. The first verse talks about how people used to call the singer crazy, but now they are screaming her name. She reflects on her past desire for attention and her willingness to do anything to be noticed. The chorus repeats the phrase "When I grow up, I wanna be famous" and lists all of the things that she wants to achieve when she is older, such as being a star, being on TV, driving nice cars, and being the number one chick on the scene. The second verse talks about how the singer is now a star, and how she always wanted to be famous. She acknowledges that everyone wants to be famous and that it is okay to want recognition. The final chorus and outro repeat the idea that you should be careful what you wish for because you just might get it.
The lyrics of "When I Grow Up" reflect the reality of many young people who dream of fame and success. The song speaks to the desire for validation and the need to be seen and heard, especially in the age of social media. It highlights the fact that fame and success come with a price and that it is important to be careful what you wish for because it might not be what you really want. Overall, the song encourages young people to dream big and work hard to achieve their goals, but also to be mindful of the consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Boys call you crazy
The boys label you as insane
And you don't care what they say
You don't mind their opinion
See every time you turn around
Whenever you look, you observe
They're screaming your name
They're shouting your name out loud
Now I've got a confession
I have something to reveal
When I was young I wanted attention
I craved attention during my youth
And I promised myself that I'd do anything
I pledged to do everything in my power
Anything at all for them to notice me
Anything that would make them notice me
But I ain't complaining, we all wanna be famous
I'm not complaining, because we all desire fame
So go ahead and say what you wanna say
Speak your mind, say what you want to say
You don't know what it's like to be nameless
You are unfamiliar with being unrecognized
Want them to know what your name is
You desire them to know your name
'Cause see when I was younger I would say
I used to say this when I was younger
When I grow up I wanna be famous
In the future, I want to be a celebrity
I wanna be a star, I wanna be in movies
I want to become an established actor
When I grow up I wanna see the world
In the future, I desire to travel the world
Drive nice cars, I wanna have groupies
I long for luxury vehicles and a devoted fan base
When I grow up, be on tv
In the future, I want to appear on television
People know me, be on magazines
I want to be recognized and appear in magazines
When I grow up, fresh and clean
I plan to maintain a polished look in the future
Number one chick when I step out on the scene
I desire to be the top female when I enter the entertainment world
Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it
You should be cautious about your desires since they may come true
You just might get it, you just might get it, get it
You may get what you wish for
They used to tell me I was silly
They would say I was foolish
Until I popped up on the tv
Until I appeared on television
I always wanted to be a superstar
My dream has always been to become a celebrity
Who knew that singing songs would get me this far?
Who could have predicted that singing would bring me such success?
I see them staring at me, I'm a trendsetter
I notice that others are watching me and I set trends
Yes, this is true 'cause what I do no one can do it better
This is accurate because no one can do what I do better
You can talk about me 'cause I'm a hot topic
You can discuss me because I am currently popular
I see you watching me, watching me and you know I got it
I perceive you observing me, and you realize I possess something special
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SENTRELLE CONERLY, DAVID KNIGHT
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