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.
What Goes Around Comes Around
Kidz Bop Lyrics
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Is he everything you wanted in a man?
You know I gave you the world
You had me in the palm of your hand
So, why the love went away?
I just can't seem to understand
Thought it was me and you, baby
But I guess I was wrong
Don't wanna think about it (uh)
Don't wanna talk about it (uh)
I'm just so sick about it
I can't believe it's ending this way
Just so confused about it (uh)
Feeling the blues about it (yeah)
I just can't do without ya
Tell me is this fair
Is this the way it's really going down?
Is this how we say goodbye?
Should've known better when you came around
That you were gonna make me cry
It's breaking my heart to watch you run around
'Cause I know that you're living a lie
But that's ok, baby
'Cause in time you will find
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
Yeah
Now, girl
I remember everything that you claimed
You said that you were moving on now (on now)
Maybe I should do the same (maybe I should do the same)
The funny thing about that is
I was ready to give you my name
Thought it was me and you baby (baby)
And now, it's all just a shame
That I guess I was wrong
Don't wanna think about it (no)
Don't wanna talk about it (hum)
I'm just so sick about it
I can't believe it's ending this way
Just so confused about it (uh)
Feeling the blues about it (yeah)
I just can't do without ya
Can you tell me is this fair
Is this the way it's really going down?
Is this how we say goodbye?
Should've known better when you came around
That you were gonna make me cry
It's breaking my heart to watch you run around
'Cause I know that you're living a lie
But that's ok, baby
'Cause in time you will find
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
Yeah
What goes around, comes around
Yeahhh
What goes around, comes around
You should know that
What goes around, comes around
Yeahhh
What goes around, comes around
You should know that
Don't wanna think about it (no)
Don't wanna talk about it (hm)
I'm just so sick about it
I can't believe it's ending this way
Just so confused about it (uh)
Feeling the blues about it (yeah)
I just can't do without ya
Tell me is this fair
Is this the way it's really going down?
Is this how we say goodbye?
Should've known better when you came around
(Shoulda known better)
That you were gonna make me cry
It's breaking my heart to watch you run around
(Now it's breaking my heart)
Cause I know that you're living a lie
But that's ok, baby,
'Cause in time you will find
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
(what goes around comes around, baby)
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
(what goes around comes around, baby)
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Comes all the way back around
Yeah
Yup, yup
Yup
(Let me paint this picture for you, baby)
Yup
You spend your nights alone
And he never comes home
And everytime you call him,
All you get a busy tone
I heard you found out
That he's doing to you
What you did to me
Ain't that the way it goes
When you cheated, girl
My heart bleeded, girl
So keep going without saying
That ya left me feeling hurt
Just a classic case a scenario
Tale as old as time
Girl, you got what you deserved
And now you want somebody
To cure the lonely nights
You wish you had somebody
That could come and make it right
But girl, I ain't somebody
I'm out of sympathy
See
What goes around comes back around
I thought I told ya, hey
What goes around comes back around
I thought I told ya, hey
What goes around comes back around
I thought I told ya, hey
What goes around comes back around
I thought I told ya, hey
Take it to 'em, J
Hey
Haha
See, you shoulda listened to me, baby
Take it to 'em, J
Because "What goes around comes back around"
Hahahaha
Ooh! Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh!
Ooh!
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh!
Kidz Bop's song "What Goes Around Comes Around" is a heartfelt ballad that explores the theme of heartbreak, betrayal and karma. The song begins by addressing the singer's ex-girlfriend and questioning whether her new boyfriend is everything she wanted in a man that he couldn't be. The singer expresses his confusion about why their love ended and how he believed that they would have been together until the end. However, the chorus reveals the singer's belief that what goes around comes around and that karma will eventually come back to his ex.
The second verse recounts how the ex-girlfriend moved on and how the singer believed that she was ready to commit to a serious relationship with him. Nevertheless, the chorus repeats that karma is inevitable and that what goes around comes around. The bridge explores the aftermath of the ex-girlfriend's actions and how she is now alone and cheated on. The singer believes this is just karma and that she got what she deserved.
Overall, "What Goes Around Comes Around" is a song about learning to let go of a past relationship and accepting that what happens to you is often a result of your actions. The song is a powerful reminder of how our decisions and behaviors can have a lasting impact on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, girl
Addressing the girl, initiating the song.
Is he everything you wanted in a man?
Questioning if the girl's current man is all she wanted.
You know I gave you the world
Acknowledging that the singer gave the girl everything.
You had me in the palm of your hand
The girl held control and power over the singer.
So, why the love went away?
Questioning the reason behind the fading love.
I just can't seem to understand
Expressing confusion and confusion that the love isn't lasting.
Thought it was me and you, baby
Thinking that the love was genuine and unbreakable.
Me and you until the end
Believing that the love would last forever with the girl.
But I guess I was wrong
Admitting that his previous thoughts about the relationship were incorrect.
Don't wanna think about it (uh)
Avoiding the negative feelings and thoughts associated with the failed relationship.
Don't wanna talk about it (uh)
Avoiding discussing the past and negative feelings.
I'm just so sick about it
Feeling sick and upset about the situation.
I can't believe it's ending this way
Unable to believe that their love has ended.
Just so confused about it (uh)
Feeling uncertain and perplexed about what went wrong in their love story.
Feeling the blues about it (yeah)
Feeling sad and down about the situation.
I just can't do without ya
Not being able to move on from the girl.
Tell me is this fair
Asking if it's fair for him to feel this way.
Is this the way it's really going down?
Questioning the situation in which they are currently stuck.
Should've known better when you came around
Believing he should have known better when he first met the girl.
That you were gonna make me cry
Realizing the girl's actions would eventually cause him pain.
It's breaking my heart to watch you run around
Feeling hurt seeing the girl move on with someone else.
'Cause I know that you're living a lie
Knowing that the girl's actions aren't sincere and genuine.
But that's ok, baby
Accepting the situation and moving on.
'Cause in time you will find
Having faith that things will work out in the end.
What goes around, goes around, goes around
Suggesting that what one does to others ultimately comes back around.
Comes all the way back around
Emphasizing that the cycle of karma comes back fully.
Now, girl
Starting a new verse to continue telling the story.
I remember everything that you claimed
Recalling the girl's previous claims and promises.
You said that you were moving on now (on now)
Stating that the girl was over the relationship.
Maybe I should do the same (maybe I should do the same)
Considering moving on from the girl.
The funny thing about that is
Realizing the humor in their situation.
I was ready to give you my name
Being ready to propose and commit to the girl.
Thought it was me and you baby (baby)
Believing that their love was unbreakable.
And now, it's all just a shame
Feeling disappointed in how the relationship ended up.
Don't wanna think about it (no)
Wanting to avoid thinking about the failed relationship.
Can you tell me is this fair
Asking the girl if their situation is just.
You should know that
Letting the girl know that she should be aware of the consequences of her actions.
Cause I know that you're living a lie
Calling the girl out for her insincerity.
But that's ok, baby,
Reiterating that things will work out in the end.
(what goes around comes around, baby)
Reminding the girl of the cycle of karma.
You spend your nights alone
Painting a picture of the girl's loneliness.
And he never comes home
Implying that the girl's man isn't committed.
And everytime you call him,
Highlighting the girl's desperation towards the man.
All you get is a busy tone
Illustrating the man's avoidance and lack of interest in the girl.
I heard you found out
Imagining a scenario where he heard about the girl's current situation.
That he's doing to you
Stating that the girl is being treated the same as he was.
What you did to me
The girl did something in the past that hurt the singer.
Ain't that the way it goes
Acknowledging that their situation isn't unique.
When you cheated, girl
Implying that the girl cheated on him.
My heart bleeded, girl
Expressing the pain caused by the girl's actions.
So keep going without saying
Advising the girl to continue moving on without acknowledging her past actions.
That ya left me feeling hurt
Telling the girl that she caused him pain.
Just a classic case a scenario
Labeling their situation as a common tale, not unique.
Tale as old as time
Comparing their story to fairy tales that often end in heartbreak.
Girl, you got what you deserved
Suggesting that the girl deserved to experience the same pain she caused him.
And now you want somebody
Implying that the girl is now seeking a new relationship.
To cure the lonely nights
Desiring companionship to fill the void of loneliness.
You wish you had somebody
Wishing for a partner to help her through her difficulties.
That could come and make it right
Desiring a partner that can fix her problems and make things right.
But girl, I ain't somebody
Rejecting the girl and refusing to be her solution.
I'm out of sympathy
Lacking compassion or sympathy for the girl.
See
Transitioning to the final verse.
What goes around comes back around
Reinforcing the idea that karma catches up to people eventually.
I thought I told ya, hey
Reminding the girl that he warned her about the consequences of her actions.
Take it to 'em, J
Referring to himself and encouraging himself to continue delivering the message.
Hey
Wrapping up the song with a quick interjection.
Haha
A lighthearted chuckle to the end of the song.
See, you shoulda listened to me, baby
Asserting that the girl should have listened to his warnings.
Because "What goes around comes back around"
Reiterating the cycle of karma will catch up with her.
Hahahaha
Ending the song with another lighthearted laugh.
Ooh! Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh!
Ending the song on a high note with a series of vocal hums.
Ooh!
Closing the song with a final vocal exclamation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Timothy Z. Mosley, Floyd Nathaniel Hills, Justin R. Timberlake
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