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.
TATTOO
Kidz Bop Lyrics
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I keep coming back for more, for more
Keep my hand in the fire, sooner or later
I'll get what I'm asking for
No matter what you say about life, about life
I learn every time I bleed, I bleed
That truth is a stranger, soul is in danger
To admit that I'm wrong
And then change my mind, change my mind
Sorry, but I have to move on
And leave you behind
I can't waste time so give it a moment
I realize nothing's broken
No need to worry about everything I've done
Live every second like it was my last one
Don't look back at a new direction
I loved you once, needed protection
You're still a part of everything I do
You're on my heart just like a tattoo
Just like a tattoo, I'll always have you
I'll always have you
I'm sick of playing all of these games, these games
It's not about taking sides, taking sides
When I looked in the mirror, it didn't deliver
It hurt enough to think that I could stop
Admit that I'm wrong
And then change my mind, change my mind
Sorry, but I gotta be strong
And leave you behind
I can't waste time so give it a moment
I realize nothing's broken
No need to worry about everything I've done
Live every second like it was my last one
Don't look back at a new direction
I loved you once, needed protection
You're still a part of everything I do
You're on my heart just like a tattoo
Just like a tattoo, I'll always have you
I'll always have you
If I live every moment
Won't change any moment
Still a part of me and you
I will never regret you
Still the memory of you
Marks everything I do
I can't waste time so give it a moment
I realize nothing's broken
No need to worry about everything I've done
Live every second like it was my last one
Don't look back at a new direction
I loved you once, needed protection
You're still a part of everything I do
You're on my heart just like a tattoo
Can't waste time so give it a moment
I realize nothing's broken
No need to worry about everything I've done
Live every second like it was my last one
Don't look back at a new direction
I loved you once, needed protection
You're still a part of everything I do
You're on my heart just like a tattoo
Just like a tattoo
I'll always have you
The song "Tattoo" by Kidz Bop speaks about love, regrets, and moving on. The artist describes how their love and addictions keep bringing them back to someone who has hurt them. However, they acknowledge that they need to accept the truth of their situation deep down, that their soul is in danger, and that they must let their spirit be free. They also express the importance of admitting their faults, changing their minds, and moving on. The artist acknowledges that they cannot waste time, and they should live every moment as their last. They end the song with the words "Just like a tattoo, I'll always have you," meaning that no matter what happens, the person they once loved will always be with them even though they need to move forward.
One interesting fact about Kidz Bop's "Tattoo" is that it is a cover of Jordin Sparks' original version. The song was written by Sparks herself, along with Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench, and James Ho. "Tattoo" was one of the most downloaded songs of 2008 and reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Additionally, "Tattoo" was a hit internationally, as it charted in the top 40 in many countries, including Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Line by Line Meaning
No matter what you say about love, about love
Regardless of any negative comments about love, I still desire it.
I keep coming back for more, for more
I continue to seek love, even after being hurt.
Keep my hand in the fire, sooner or later
I am willing to take risks in love, even if it means getting hurt.
I'll get what I'm asking for
I believe that pursuing love will eventually bring me what I want.
No matter what you say about life, about life
Despite any negative opinions about life, I will learn and grow from my experiences.
I learn every time I bleed, I bleed
I gain knowledge and insight from my past mistakes and painful experiences.
That truth is a stranger, soul is in danger
It's difficult to accept the truth, but failing to do so can be detrimental to my well-being.
I gotta let my spirit be free
I need to free myself from negativity and allow my true self to flourish.
To admit that I'm wrong
Recognizing my mistakes and taking responsibility for them.
And then change my mind, change my mind
Being open to changing my perspective and making improvements.
Sorry, but I have to move on
Apologizing, but recognizing the need to let go of a situation or person.
And leave you behind
Ending a relationship or connection with someone for personal growth.
I can't waste time so give it a moment
Taking advantage of every moment and making the most of my time.
I realize nothing's broken
Recognizing that everything is okay and not dwelling on the past.
No need to worry about everything I've done
Not stressing over past mistakes and focusing on the present moment.
Live every second like it was my last one
Living in the moment and embracing life to the fullest.
Don't look back at a new direction
Moving forward and not dwelling on the past.
I loved you once, needed protection
Remembering a past relationship where I needed comfort and guidance.
You're still a part of everything I do
Having memories of a past love in everything I do or experience.
You're on my heart just like a tattoo
A metaphor for a permanent reminder of a past love.
Just like a tattoo, I'll always have you
Similar to a tattoo, memories and feelings of a past love will always be with me.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MIKKEL ERIKSEN, AMANDA GHOST, TOR HERMANSEN, IAN DENCH
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