"Complicated" issues for Kidz Bop

"Why'd you have to go and make things so complicated? I see the way you're actin' like you're somebody else gets me frustrated." - Complicated, Kidz Bop 3

So when I found out Kidz Bop did a cover for "If I were a Boy" by Beyonce I was really surprised. Not because they chose a Beyonce song, because they've done plenty of those, but because "If I were a Boy" tackles a pretty complicated issue of gender stereotypes in relationships. Sexism. But when the kids sing it, all heartache vanishes. In fact, Kidz Bop almost turns the sad song into a nice lullaby maybe sung around Christmas time by the church kids choir. Sleep away your problems little ones.

In earlier posts I noted that Kidz Bop is notorious for doing covers about bad relationships (ie: cheating boyfriends). I don't think I can emphasize my point enough.

Here's a link to Kidz Bop 16 (the latest album): Kidz Bop 16 Deluxe

Check out the playlist. Thoughts?

1. Boom Boom Pow
2. Circus
3. Fire Burning
4. The Climb
5. How Do You Sleep
6. If I Were a Boy
7. You Found Me
8. I Hate This Part
9. Heartless
10. If Today Was Your Last Day
11. Live Your Life
12. Please Don't Leave Me
13. Second Chance
14. Goodbye
15. Hoedown Throwdown
16. LOL-Sinai Rose
17. Candle
18. That's Not My Name
19. 1234
20. Halo