The Inappropriateness of Covering 'Come to Brazil' by Kidz Bop
Back in June 2019, during a summer night on June 27th at around midnight, boredom led me to explore YouTube’s trending section. Amid the numerous videos, one song titled 'Come to Brazil' by Why Don’t We caught my attention. The lyrics, particularly the sexual and mature nature of the song, prompted an interesting debate: Would it be more appropriate for mature, adult talent to cover this song or for the voice cracking, seemingly immature children of Kidz Bop to attempt it?
The Lyrics and Their Implications
The song 'Come to Brazil' is a mix of crude and sexual references that are likely to be inappropriate for children. Some of the lyrics include: “big bubble little waistline can’t fit it all on the FaceTime,” “if it’s real LOVE better show me,” and the most glaring, “You’re so fine I might Come to Brazil.” The use of the slang term 'fine' meaning 'drop dead gorgeous' is clear evidence of the song's focus on sexual attraction and physically pleasing features. The song's context revolves around a group of boys, 18 to 21 years old at the time, hitting on a Brazilian girl at a house party and expressing their desires to move to Brazil for her.
The main issue with Kidz Bop attempting to cover this song is the mismatch between the target audience and the content. Kidz Bop, consisting of young children who are around 3rd or 5th grade age, have no musical maturity to handle such explicit material. Their performance would likely sound out of place and inappropriate, given their age and the stark contrast between their voice timbre and the lyrics' sexual themes.
The Contrast with 'Seorita'
Seorita by jsonify (), successfully demonstrated that not every song is suitable for Kidz Bop. Despite its moderate sexual reference, the song maintained a more universal appeal for its child audience. 'Come to Brazil,' on the other hand, is far more risqué and possibly offensive for the same demographic. It is crucial for companies to carefully select material that aligns with their audience's age and sensitivities.
The Impact of Choosing the Wrong Song
Choosing to cover 'Come to Brazil' could have significant implications for Kidz Bop’s music preferences and reputation. The difficulty in capturing the nuanced and sophisticated lyrics with youthful vocal ranges would likely result in a poor-quality cover that does not do justice to the original song. Moreover, such a choice would alienate fans who care about the moral and ethical implications of the music their children listen to.
Conclusion: Adult Versus Child Talent
The appropriate choice would be for mature artists to cover 'Come to Brazil.' Given the sexual and mature nature of the content, a group of young adults would likely be more capable of delivering a performance that captures both the thematic and musical nuances of the song. Their voices would be better suited to handle the complexity of the lyrics and the proper execution of the song’s mood and tone.
Considering all factors, it is clear that 'Come to Brazil' is not a song that should be attempted by Kidz Bop. The choice of material significantly impacts the integrity and appropriateness of the cover. It is important for artists to consider both the content and their audience when making such decisions.