Eleven Kidz Bop albums have been released to date. Each album features different pop music songs, played with music similar to the original, and with the "Kidz Bop Kids" singing instead of the original artist. Albums are typically released within a few months of each other and thus the songs included tend to be the hit songs of the current time, including such songs such as "Float On" (Modest Mouse), "This Love" (Maroon 5), and "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" (Green Day).
Although the albums are marketed as being "sanitized" versions of popular songs for children, many of the songs featured on the Kidz Bop albums still contain explicit sexual material, such as Rob Thomas's "Lonely No More," which some people consider inappropriate for younger audiences. Other featured songs, such as "Boulevard of Broken Dreams", contain profanity. Although the albums censor the actual word from the song, the context of the profanity remains. They also covered Green Day's hit "Wake Me Up When September Ends", which is about death.
The Kidz Bop video for their cover of Avril Lavigne's "Sk8r Boi", for instance, features the song being sung by a pre-teen girl in heavy make-up, fishnet stockings, and a Sex Pistols t-shirt.
Dancing in the Street
Kidz Bop Lyrics
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South America, Australia
France, Germany, UK, Africa
Calling out around the world
Are you ready for a brand new beat
Summer's here and the time is right
For dancing in the street
They're dancing in Chicago
Down in New Orleans
In New York City
All we need is music, sweet music
There'll be music everywhere
They'll be swinging, swaying, records playing
Dancing in the street, oh
It doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on, every guy, grab a girl
Everywhere, around the world
They'll be dancing, dancing in the street
It's an invitation across the nation
A chance for folks to meet
They'll be laughing and singing
And music swinging and dancing in the street
Philadelphia, PA
Baltimore in DC now
Don't forget the motor city
On the streets of Brazil
Back in the USSR
Don't matter where you are
All we need is music, sweet music
There'll be music everywhere
They'll be swinging, swaying, records playing
Dancing in the street, oh
It doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on, every guy, grab a girl
Everywhere, around the world
They'll be dancing, dancing in the streets
Way down in L.A., everyday
Dancing in the streets
'Cross in China too, me and you
Dancing in the street
Don't you know, they'll be dancing
Dancing in the street
Don't you know, dancing
Dancing in the street
Dancing
in the Street" by Kidz Bop is a cover of the classic, upbeat song originally recorded by Martha and the Vandellas. The song is about the power of music to bring people together and get them dancing, regardless of where they are from or what they look like. The lyrics talk about people dancing all around the world- in Chicago, New Orleans, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, DC, Brazil, China, and more. The repetition of the phrase "dancing in the street" emphasizes the universality of the experience and the power of music to transcend cultural, physical, and social barriers.
The song was originally released in 1964 during a time of significant social and political change in the United States. It became a hit for Martha and the Vandellas and was later covered by many other artists, including David Bowie and Mick Jagger. The Kidz Bop version is a modern take on the classic song, with updated lyrics and a fresh sound that appeals to a new generation of listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Okay, talk to you
We're getting started!
South America, Australia
Everyone around the world, join in!
France, Germany, UK, Africa
All countries are welcome!
Calling out around the world
We're inviting everyone to join!
Are you ready for a brand new beat
Let's dance to a new rhythm!
Summer's here and the time is right
It's summer and the perfect time to dance!
For dancing in the street
Let's dance outside!
They're dancing in Chicago
People in Chicago are dancing!
Down in New Orleans
People in New Orleans are dancing too!
In New York City
Even the people in New York City are dancing!
All we need is music, sweet music
The only thing we need is great music!
There'll be music everywhere
Music will be everywhere we go!
They'll be swinging, swaying, records playing
People will be moving and grooving to the music!
Dancing in the street, oh
And we'll be dancing outside in the open air!
It doesn't matter what you wear
Wear anything you want!
Just as long as you are there
The important thing is that you show up!
So come on, every guy, grab a girl
Let's dance together!
Everywhere, around the world
No matter where you are in the world!
They'll be dancing, dancing in the street
People all over the world will be dancing!
It's an invitation across the nation
We're inviting everyone across the country to dance!
A chance for folks to meet
It's a great opportunity to meet people!
They'll be laughing and singing
We'll be having a great time!
And music swinging and dancing in the street
Moving and grooving to the rhythm of the music!
Philadelphia, PA
Even people in Philadelphia, PA are dancing!
Baltimore in DC now
People in Baltimore and DC are also dancing!
Don't forget the motor city
Let's not forget about Detroit!
On the streets of Brazil
Let's dance in Brazil too!
Back in the USSR
Even in the Soviet Union they're dancing!
Don't matter where you are
It doesn't matter where you are in the world!
Way down in L.A., everyday
People in LA are dancing every day!
Dancing in the streets
We're dancing outside!
'Cross in China too, me and you
We're dancing in China too, together!
Don't you know, they'll be dancing
Everyone will be dancing along!
Dancing in the street
We're dancing together in the open air!
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: MATT CLIFFORD, MICHAEL (MICK) JAGGER
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