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.
Survivor
Kidz Bop Lyrics
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You thought that I'd be weak without you, but I'm stronger
You thought that I'd be broke without you, but I'm richer
You thought that I'd be sad without you, I laugh harder
You thought I wouldn't grow without you, now I'm wiser
Though that I'd be helpless without you, but I'm smarter
You thought that I'd be stressed without you, but I'm chillin'
You thought I wouldn't sell without you, sold nine million
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon' give up
I'm not gon' stop
I'm gon' work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon' give up
I'm not gon' stop
I'm gon work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on survivin'
Thought I couldn't breathe without, I'm inhaling
You thought I couldn't see without you, perfect vision
You thought I couldn't last without you, but I'm lastin'
You thought that I would die without you, but I'm livin'
Thought that I would fail without you, but I'm on top
Thought it would be over by now, but it won't stop
Thought that I would self destruct, but I'm still here
Even in my years to come, I'm still gonna be here
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon' give up
(Yeah)
I'm not gon' stop
I'm gon' work harder
(Oh, yeah
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
(Yeah)
I will survive
Keep on surviving
(Yeah)
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon' give up
(Oh, yea)
I'm not gon' stop
(I'm not)
I'm gon' work harder
(I'm gon work harder, yea)
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
(I will survive yea)
Keep on surviving
I'm wishin' you the best
(The best)
Pray that you are blessed
(Whoo whoo)
Bring much success, no stress, and lots of happiness
(I'm better than that)
I'm not gon' blast you on the radio
(I'm better than that)
I'm not gon' lie on you and your family
(I'm better than that)
I'm not gon' hate on you in the magazines
('m better than that)
I'm not gon' compromise my Christianity
(I'm better than that)
You know I'm not gon' diss you on the Internet
'Cause my Mama taught me better than that
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon' give up
I'm not gon' stop
(Yea)
I'm gon' work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on surviving
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon' give up
I'm not gon' stop
I'm gon' work harder
I'm a survivor
(Yea)
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on surviving
Oh
(Oh)
Oh
(Oh)
Oh
(Oh)
Oh
(Oh)
Oh
(Oh)
Ohh
(Ohh)
Ohh
(Ohh)
Ohh
After all of the darkness and sadness
Still comes happiness
If I surround myself with positive things
I'll gain prosperity
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon' give up
I'm not gon' stop
I'm gon' work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on surviving
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon' give up
(Yea)
I'm not gon' stop
(Don't stop me now)
I'm gon' work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on surviving
(Yea)
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon' give up
I'm not gon' stop
I'm gon' work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on surviving
I'm a survivor
I'm not gon' give up
I'm not gon' stop
I'm gon' work harder
I'm a survivor
I'm gonna make it
I will survive
Keep on surviving
The lyrics to Kidz Bop's song Survivor are about the singer's journey of self-discovery and empowerment after a breakup or difficult situation. The song speaks to overcoming challenges and proving others wrong by showing strength and resilience. The lyrics express that the singer has become a better version of themselves after the experience and is determined to keep working hard and thriving. The chorus emphasizes the message of survival and perseverance in the face of adversity.
The first verse addresses the assumptions the ex-partner had about the singer’s ability to function without them. The lyrics suggest that the ex-partner thought the singer would be weaker, poorer, sadder, unwise, helpless, stressed, unsuccessful, and ultimately unable to succeed without them. However, the singer proves these beliefs wrong by showcasing their newfound strength, wisdom, and success.
The second verse continues with the theme of overcoming limitations and challenging expectations. The lyrics suggest that the ex-partner believed the singer wouldn't be able to breathe, see, or last without them. Moreover, they thought the singer would eventually self-destruct or fail. However, the singer asserts that they are still alive and thriving, and will continue to do so in the future.
Overall, the lyrics celebrate the singer's strength, resilience and personal growth, and encourage others to do the same. They convey the message that no matter how negative an experience may seem, one can overcome it and become a survivor.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that you're out of my life, I'm so much better
My life has improved since you left
You thought that I'd be weak without you, but I'm stronger
Contrary to your belief, I am stronger without you
You thought that I'd be broke without you, but I'm richer
Contrary to your belief, I am richer without you
You thought that I'd be sad without you, I laugh harder
Contrary to your belief, I am happier without you
You thought I wouldn't grow without you, now I'm wiser
Contrary to your belief, I am wiser without you
Though that I'd be helpless without you, but I'm smarter
Contrary to your belief, I am smarter without you
You thought that I'd be stressed without you, but I'm chillin'
Contrary to your belief, I am relaxed without you
You thought I wouldn't sell without you, sold nine million
Contrary to your belief, I have sold nine million without you
I'm a survivor
I have survived
I'm not gon' give up
I won't give up
I'm not gon' stop
I won't stop
I'm gon' work harder
I will work harder
I'm gonna make it
I am going to succeed
I will survive
I have survived and will continue to
Keep on survivin'
I will continue to survive
Thought I couldn't breathe without, I'm inhaling
Contrary to your belief, I am breathing without you
You thought I couldn't see without you, perfect vision
Contrary to your belief, I have perfect vision without you
You thought I couldn't last without you, but I'm lastin'
Contrary to your belief, I am still lasting without you
You thought that I would die without you, but I'm livin'
Contrary to your belief, I am still alive without you
Thought that I would fail without you, but I'm on top
Contrary to your belief, I am successful without you
Thought it would be over by now, but it won't stop
Contrary to your belief, I am still going strong
Thought that I would self destruct, but I'm still here
Contrary to your belief, I am still here and not self-destructing
Even in my years to come, I'm still gonna be here
I will continue to be here in the future
I'm wishin' you the best
I hope you have the best
Pray that you are blessed
I hope you are blessed
Bring much success, no stress, and lots of happiness
I hope you have success, no stress, and lots of happiness
I'm not gon' blast you on the radio
I won't publicly criticize you
I'm not gon' lie on you and your family
I won't lie about you or your family
I'm not gon' hate on you in the magazines
I won't spread hate about you in the magazines
'm better than that)
I am better than that
I'm not gon' compromise my Christianity
I won't compromise my faith
You know I'm not gon' diss you on the Internet
I won't disrespect you publicly on the internet
'Cause my Mama taught me better than that
My mother taught me better than that
After all of the darkness and sadness
Despite the hardships
Still comes happiness
There is still happiness to be found
If I surround myself with positive things
If I focus on positive things
I'll gain prosperity
I will achieve prosperity
Oh
Oh
Ohh
Oh
(Ohh)
Oh
(Ohh)
Oh
(Oh)
Oh
(Oh)
Oh
(Oh)
Oh
(Oh)
Oh
I'm a survivor
I have survived
I'm not gon' give up
I won't give up
I'm not gon' stop
I won't stop
I'm gon' work harder
I will work harder
I'm gonna make it
I am going to succeed
I will survive
I have survived and will continue to
Keep on survivin'
I will continue to survive
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Anthony Dent, Beyonce Knowles, Mathew Knowles
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