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.
Hey Soul Sister
Kidz Bop Lyrics
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Your lipstick stains on the front lobe of my left side brains
I knew I wouldn't forget you
And so I went and let you blow my mind
Your sweet moonbeam
The smell of you in every single dream I dream
I knew when we collided you're the one I have decided
Hey soul sister, ain't that mister mister on the radio, stereo
The way you move ain't fair you know
Hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss a single thing you do tonight
Hey hey hey
Just in time, I'm so glad you have a one track mind like me
You gave my life direction
A game show love connection, we can't deny I
I'm so obsessed
My heart is bound to beat right out my untrimmed chest
I believe in you, like a virgin, you're Madonna
And I'm always gonna wanna blow your mind
Hey soul sister, ain't that Mister Mister on the radio, stereo
The way you move ain't fair you know
Hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss a single thing you do tonight
The way you can't cut a rug
Watching you's the only drug I need
So gangster, I'm so thug
You're the only one I'm dreaming of
You see I can be myself now finally
In fact there's nothing I can't be
I want the world to see you'll be with me
Hey soul sister, ain't that mister mister on the radio, stereo
The way you move ain't fair you know
Hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss a single thing you do tonight
Hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss a single thing you do tonight
Hey hey hey (tonight)
The lyrics of Kidz Bop's "Hey Soul Sister" suggest a deep infatuation with someone who has left an indelible impression on the singer's mind. The opening line, "Your lipstick stains on the front lobe of my left side brains," is a clever metaphorical expression for the deep-seated impact of the person's kiss or presence. The singer acknowledges that the person's influence and aura have been so intense that they have not forgotten them, and they let them "blow their mind." The singer also refers to the person's "sweet moonbeam" and the smell of them in every dream.
The chorus of the song is a joyful exclamation of the singer's admiration for the person whom they call their "soul sister." They liken this person's impact to a familiar song on the radio that they can't help but groove to, and they acknowledge the unfairness of the person's captivating ability to move. The singer repeats that they don't want to miss a single thing that the person does tonight.
In the second verse, the singer happily notes that they share a "one track mind" with the person and that this person has given their life direction. They also mention a "game show love connection," perhaps alluding to the game show program "The Love Connection." The person fascinates the singer so much that they feel "obsessed," with their heart beating wildly. The reference to Madonna's "Like a Virgin" emphasizes the person's purity, a quality that the singer believes to be enduring.
Overall, "Hey Soul Sister" is a radiant tribute to the power of love, infatuation, and the joy of finding someone who moves one's heart and mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey hey hey
The singer greets the listener in a friendly manner.
Your lipstick stains on the front lobe of my left side brains
The singer remembers the physical memory of the person they love.
I knew I wouldn't forget you
The singer acknowledges that they will never forget the person they love.
And so I went and let you blow my mind
The artist allowed the person they love to have a major impact on their life.
Your sweet moonbeam
The artist describes the person they love as having a magical quality.
The smell of you in every single dream I dream
The singer thinks about the person they love often, even in their dreams.
I knew when we collided you're the one I have decided
The singer acknowledges that they had a strong attraction to the person they love from the beginning.
Who's one of my kind
The artist believes that they have found someone who is unique and special, just like them.
Hey soul sister, ain't that mister mister on the radio, stereo
The artist points out that they are listening to a popular song on the radio.
The way you move ain't fair you know
The artist is amazed by how attractive and alluring the person they love is.
Hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss a single thing you do tonight
The singer is excited to spend time with the person they love and doesn't want to miss a moment of it.
Just in time, I'm so glad you have a one track mind like me
The artist is happy that the person they love shares similar interests and ways of thinking with them.
You gave my life direction
The singer feels that the person they love has helped them find meaning and purpose in their life.
A game show love connection, we can't deny
The singer compares their relationship to a cheesy TV show, but they are not ashamed of their love.
I'm so obsessed
The singer admits that they are deeply infatuated with the person they love.
My heart is bound to beat right out my untrimmed chest
The artist feels that their love for the other person is so strong it might physically overwhelm them.
I believe in you, like a virgin, you're Madonna
The artist is expressing that they have a lot of faith and trust in the person they love, using an odd comparison.
And I'm always gonna wanna blow your mind
The singer promises to continue to surprise and impress the person they love.
The way you can't cut a rug
The singer admires the person they love for their unique dance style.
Watching you's the only drug I need
The artist compares their love for the person to an addiction or craving.
So gangster, I'm so thug
The artist uses slang to express that they feel confident and cool because of their relationship.
You're the only one I'm dreaming of
The artist is deeply in love with the person and thinks about them constantly.
You see I can be myself now finally
The singer feels comfortable and authentic when they are around the person they love.
In fact there's nothing I can't be
The artist feels that their love empowers them to be whoever they want to be.
I want the world to see you'll be with me
The singer is proud of their relationship and wants everyone to know it.
Hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss a single thing you do tonight
The singer emphasizes again how excited they are to spend time with the person they love.
Hey hey hey (tonight)
The singer repeats their earlier greeting, adding that they are excited for tonight's events.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DIETRICH SCHOLZ, WOLFGANG KLASMEIER
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