K-… Read Full Bio ↴Minipop Kids is the rebirth of the Mini*Pops franchise from the 80's.
K-tel first launched the original Mini*Pops in the early 1980s. The popular albums featured talented children singing the pop hits of the 80′s including classics such as Cruel Summer, Video Killed The Radio Star and Rock This Town.
In 2004, these new Minipop Kids have now returned featuring all new kids and all new songs. This new ‘crop’ of stars-in-waiting. All MPK albums are sung exclusively by the kids, for kids of all ages. The albums are recorded and produced in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Minipop Kids to date have released 13 full length albums + a Christmas album.
With lyrics getting more graphic in nature, each song is hand picked, and edited to make sure they are kid appropriate. Now parents can rest easy, and know that their kids are listening and having fun to kid friendly music!
MiniPop Kids continues a successful tradition of entertaining and celebrating kids just being kids with its ‘family friendly Minipop style.’ Packed with high positive energy, the Mini Pop Kids brand is about encouraging and empowering kids to be confident and shoot for their dreams with versions of current pop songs that the entire family can enjoy. It’s music for kids to sing along with, get on their dance moves and just have fun with their friends. Featuring the Mini Pop Kids performers (MPKs), all age 10-14 and from all over Canada, recorded and produced in Canada as well.
K-Tel’s Mini Pop Kids can be found top of the iTunes, and Amazon charts. Mini Pop Kids can be found at music retailers in Canada including Wal-Mart. It can also be purchased at the Mini Pop Kids website: http://www.minipopkids.com
When I Grow Up
Minipop Kids Lyrics
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And you don't care what they say
See every time you turn around
They're screaming your name
Now I've got a confession
When I was young I wanted attention
And I promised myself that I'd do anything
But I ain't complaining, we all wanna be famous
So go ahead and say what you wanna say
You don't know what it's like to be nameless
Want them to know what your name is
'Cause see when I was younger I would say
When I grow up I wanna be famous
I wanna be a star, I wanna be in movies
When I grow up I wanna see the world
Drive nice cars, I wanna have groupies
When I grow up, be on TV
People know me, be on magazines
When I grow up, fresh and clean
Number one chick when I step out on the scene
Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it
You just might get it, you just might get it
Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it
You just might get it, you just might get it, get it
They used to tell me I was silly
Until I popped up on the TV
I always wanted to be a superstar
Who knew that singing songs would get me this far?
But I ain't complaining, we all wanna be famous
So go ahead and say what you wanna say
You don't know what it's like to be nameless
Want them to know what your name is
'Cause see when I was younger I would say
When I grow up I wanna be famous
I wanna be a star, I wanna be in movies
When I grow up I wanna see the world
Drive nice cars, I wanna have groupies
When I grow up, be on TV
People know me, be on magazines
When I grow up, fresh and clean
Number one chick when I step out on the scene
Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it
You just might get it, you just might get it
Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it
You just might get it, you just might get it, get it
I see them staring at me, I'm a trendsetter
Yes, this is true 'cause what I do no one can do it better
You can talk about me 'cause I'm a hot topic
I see you watching me, watching me and you know I got it
When I grow up I wanna be famous
I wanna be a star, I wanna be in movies
When I grow up I wanna see the world
Drive nice cars, I wanna have groupies
When I grow up, be on TV
People know me, be on magazines
When I grow up, fresh and clean
Number one chick when I step out on the scene
Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it
You just might get it, you just might get it
Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it
You just might get it, you just might get it, get it
"When I Grow Up" by Minipop Kids is a song that talks about the desire to be famous and recognized. In the first verse, the lyrics suggest how boys call the singer crazy, but she doesn't care about what they say because every time she turns around, they scream her name. With honesty, she confesses that when she was young, she wanted attention and promised herself that she would do anything to make people notice her. The lyrics suggest that the desire to be famous is something many people crave, as it makes them feel special and validated.
The chorus of the song repeatedly says, "When I grow up I wanna be famous," indicating how the singer has always dreamt of being a star. She wants to be in movies, see the world, drive nice cars, and have groupies. Furthermore, the song talks about how the singer wants to be on TV, in magazines, and be the number one chick when she steps out on the scene. It shows how she desires the limelight and wants the world to know her name.
In the final verse, she talks about how she sees people staring at her while she continues to be a trendsetter. She declares that what she does, no one can do better, and she is indeed a hot topic. The lyrics show how the singer has achieved her dream of becoming famous and tells the listeners to be careful about what they wish for, as they might get it.
Overall, the song reflects the desire of many people to be recognized and become famous. It talks about how this dream is the childhood fantasy of many, how it takes hard work and dedication to achieve, and how one should be careful about what they wish for.
Line by Line Meaning
Boys call you crazy
People might label you as crazy, but you don't care.
And you don't care what they say
You don't give attention to the criticism that people throw at you.
See every time you turn around / They're screaming your name
People eagerly call out your name when they see you.
When I was young I wanted attention
In your youth, you desired special attention from others.
And I promised myself that I'd do anything / Anything at all for them to notice me
You were willing to do everything possible for others to acknowledge you.
But I ain't complaining, we all wanna be famous
You don't complain that you want to become famous since everyone probably desires that.
So go ahead and say what you wanna say
Criticism won't hinder you nor dissuade you from achieving your dream.
You don't know what it's like to be nameless
You want others to recognize and know your name, as opposed to being anonymous.
'Cause see when I was younger I would say
You have been dreaming of becoming famous since your younger days.
When I grow up I wanna be famous / I wanna be a star, I wanna be in movies
You aspire to become a celebrity or a movie actor as an adult.
When I grow up I wanna see the world / Drive nice cars, I wanna have groupies
You aim to travel around the world someday, own luxurious cars, and have a lot of fans or admirers.
When I grow up, be on TV / People know me, be on magazines / When I grow up, fresh and clean
You envision yourself being featured on TV shows, magazines, and maintaining a glamorous image.
Number one chick when I step out on the scene
You aspire to become the best or foremost prominent person during social events.
Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it
You have to be conscious while pursuing your dreams since you could end up obtaining it unexpectedly.
They used to tell me I was silly / Until I popped up on the TV
People often dismissed or ridiculed your ambitions until you became a TV personality.
I always wanted to be a superstar / Who knew that singing songs would get me this far?
You always knew that you desired to become a superstar, but never expected that singing would make you successful.
I see them staring at me, I'm a trendsetter
Since you hold influence, people see you as a pacesetter or refer to you as a hot topic.
Yes, this is true 'cause what I do no one can do it better
You believe in yourself and the quality of your unique abilities and products.
You can talk about me 'cause I'm a hot topic / I see you watching me, watching me and you know I got it
Since you are a topic of interest, people can talk about you, and you feel confident about yourself.
Writer(s): JIM MCCARTY, TIMOTHY JAMAHLI THOMAS, PAUL SAMWELL-SMITH, THERON MAKIEL THOMAS, RODNEY JERKINS
Contributed by Olivia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.