Opposite of Adults
Chiddy Bang, DJ Eko
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Aye yo I once was a kid all I had was a dream Mo' money mo' problems, when I get it I'm a pile it up Yeah I'm dope wonder bread we can toast So fresh how we flow, everybody get their style from us I once was a kid with the other little kids Now I'm whippin' up shows and 'em fans goin' wild with us Tell mommy I'm sorry This life is a party Remember you was a kid Reminisce days of the innocence Now it's Chiddy Bang, Google me in the images Follow me, follow me I'm the leader And when I park cars I don't pay for the meter I remember I was younger as a kid it was the best I used touch on all the pretty girls at recess I'm at my peak yes, I won't leave yet Serial style, cereal aisle need Chex I can make these rappers run like a hard drill Rock band show you how the guitar feel And I could care less how y'all feel I got the flow to make a bitch do a cartwheel This is that good just puff it and relax bro And you can get it free don't worry 'bout the tax though And Xaphoone, thank you for the crack But I play a Ron Bergundy I anchor on the track like that Aye yo I once was a kid all I had was a dream Mo' money no problems, when I get it I'm a pile it up Now I'm dope wonder bread we can toast So fresh how we flow, everybody get their style from us I once was a kid with the other little kids Now I'm whippin' up shows and 'em fans goin' wild with us Tell mommy I'm sorry This life is a party I'm never growing up Can I please get a little bit of knowledge Somebody tell Roth that I don't love college 'Cause the real world's kinda like Real World And it's drama so you are Svetlana and I'm just a rhymer Swimmin' in the water tryin' to dodge the piranhas and fly to Bahamas Pretty little momma, Chiddy in the spot Where you at pretty lady show me what you got They say why you rappin' for the kids for I said my clothes come fitted, the Lids store This summer you can catch me on a big tour I'm high grade, I think they need to quiz more Let me get wit' ya, don't let the kid hit ya I'm the photo album Valletta has, big picture The rule is, the dude is, so up, so chuck I'm a cool kid Aye yo I once was a kid all I had was a dream Mo' money mo' problems, when I get it I'm a pile it up Now 'm dope wonder mm bread we can toast So fresh how we flow, everybody get their style from us I once was a kid with the other little kids Now I'm whippin' up shows and 'em fans goin' wild with us Tell mommy I'm sorry This life is a party I'm never growing up Aye I once was a kid all I had was a dream Mo' money mo' problems, when I get it I'm a pile it up Yeah I'm dope wonderbread we can toast So fresh how we flow, everybody get their style from us I once was a kid with the other little kids Now I'm whippin' up shows and 'em fans goin' wild with us Tell mommy I'm sorry This life is a party I'm never growing up
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Written by: Andrew Vanwyngarden, Ben Goldwasser, Chidera Anamege, Noah Beresin
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Opposite of Adults" by Chiddy Bang samples MGMT's song "Kids", using its iconic synth-driven melody and transforming it into an infectious hip hop beat.
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Chart Performance - UK"Opposite of Adults" entered the UK Singles Chart at number 21 in February 2010, peaking at number 12 in April.
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Chart Performance - USWhile it wasn't a huge hit in the US, it did manage to reach number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Duo FormationThe song was performed by the duo Chiddy Bang, consisting of rapper Chidera Anamege and producer Noah Beresin, who met at Drexel University in Philadelphia.
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First Single"Opposite of Adults" was released as Chiddy Bang's debut single, this effectively acted as their breakthrough hit that defined their lyrical style and quirky sampling.
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Video ConceptThe music video for "Opposite of Adults" features the members of Chiddy Bang in playful, child-like scenarios mirroring the song's theme of youthful rebellion.
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Song InspirationThe title "Opposite of Adults" directly ties to the song's lyrical theme where Chiddy embraces his youthful persona and resists the complications of adulthood.
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Commercial UsageThe song was used in a number of commercial applications, including the video games Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit and NBA 2K11, as well as TV advertising campaigns for Taco Bell.
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Sports EntryIt was also used as the entry music by footballer Gary O'Neil of Middlesbrough F.C. during the 2011-12 season.
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Critical AcclaimDespite its relative lack of commercial success in the U.S., "Opposite of Adults" was largely positively received by critics, who praised its clever use of the MGMT sample as well as its catchy, upbeat vibe.
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