Mmmbop
Hanson
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Oh oh oh oh oh Yeah You have so many relationships in this life Only one or two will last You go through all the pain and strife Then you turn your back and they're gone so fast Oh yeah And they're gone so fast, yeah Oh So hold on the ones who really care In the end they'll be the only ones there And when you get old and start losing your hair Can you tell me who will still care Can you tell me who will still care? Oh care Mmmbop, ba duba dop Ba du bop, ba duba dop Ba du bop, ba duba dop Ba du, yeah Mmmbop, ba duba dop Ba du bop, ba du dop Ba du bop, ba du dop Ba du, yeah Said oh yeah In an mmmbop they're gone Yeah yeah Plant a seed, plant a flower, plant a rose You can plant any one of those Keep planting to find out which one grows It's a secret no one knows It's a secret no one knows Oh, no one knows Mmmbop, ba duba dop Ba du bop, ba duba dop Ba du bop, ba duba dop Ba du, yeah Mmmbop, ba duba dop Ba du bop, ba du dop Ba du bop, ba du dop Ba du, yeah In an mmmbop they're gone In an mmmbop they're not there In an mmmbop they're gone In an mmmbop they're not there Until you lose your hair Oh But you don't care, yeah Mmmbop, ba duba dop Ba du bop, ba duba dop Ba du bop, ba duba dop Ba du, yeah Mmmbop, ba duba dop Ba du bop, ba du dop Ba du bop, ba du dop Ba du, yeah Can you tell me? oh No you can't 'cause you don't know Can you tell me? oh yeah You say you can but you don't know Can you tell me? oh (Which flower's going to grow?) No you can't 'cause you don't know Can you tell me? (If it's going to be a daisy or a rose?) You say you can but you don't know Can you tell me? oh (Which flower's going to grow?) No you can't 'cause you don't know Can you tell me? You say you can but you don't know You say you can but you don't know You don't know You don't know, oh Mmmbop, duba Du bop, du Yeah, yeah Mmmbop, duba Du bop, du Oh yeah Mmmbop, ba duba dop Ba du bop, ba duba dop Ba du bop, ba duba dop Ba du, yeah Mmmbop, ba duba dop Ba du bop, ba du dop Ba du bop, ba du dop Ba du, yeah Mmmbop, ba duba dop Ba du bop, ba duba dop Ba du bop, ba duba dop Ba du, yeah Mmmbop, ba duba dop Ba du bop, ba du dop Ba du bop, ba du dop Ba du, yeah Can u tell me? oh No you can't 'cause you don't know Can you tell me? You say you can but you don't know Say you can but you don't know
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Written by: Isaac Hanson, Taylor Hanson, Zac Hanson
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13 facts about this song
Background"Mmmbop" is a song written and performed by American pop rock band Hanson. The band consists of three brothers: Isaac, Taylor, and Zac.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Mmmbop" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1997 and remained there for three consecutive weeks.
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Worldwide SuccessThe song also hit number one in over 27 countries, making it a significant international hit for the band.
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Grammy Nomination"MmmBop" was nominated for two Grammys at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards: Record of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
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InceptionThe song was first written by the Hanson brothers in 1995, when they were just 12, 9, and 6 years old, respectively.
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Alternate VersionsBefore the popular version we know today, the original rendition was slower and featured slightly different lyrics. It was first performed as an a cappella version in their early independent albums.
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Meaning of the SongThe brothers have explained that "Mmmbop" is a term they invented to describe an instant, or a short period of time. The song is about the fragility of life and relationships, as symbolized by the fleeting "mmmbop".
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Misunderstood LyricsThe brothers have often mentioned how the deeper meaning of the song is usually lost upon listeners who simply enjoy the catchy chorus without understanding the more profound message in the lyrics.
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LegacyDespite Hanson having a catalog of other songs, "Mmmbop" continues to be their most recognized and memorable track, giving them the status of "one-hit wonders".
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Popular CultureOver the years, "Mmmbop" has been frequently featured in various films, TV shows, and advertisements. The song was also ranked #20 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 90s.
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The Band’s PerspectiveThe Hanson brothers allegedly said they have never heard a good cover version of “Mmmbop”. They believe most artists tend to overlook the song’s deeper meaning and sadness, and simply focus on the upbeat tempo.
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Release YearThe popular version of the song was included in their debut full-length studio album, "Middle of Nowhere", released in 1997.
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EnduranceThe song's continued popularity has allowed Hanson to have a career that's now spanned over two decades.
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