Mmmbop

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About Mmmbop

"MMMBop" is a song written and performed by the American pop rock band Hanson. It was released in April 1997 as the lead single from their debut full length studio album, Middle of Nowhere (1997). The song was nominated for two Grammys at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards and is the band's most successful single to date. "MMMBop" was a major success worldwide, reaching number one in at least 12 countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. It was voted the best single of the year in The Village Voice Pazz & Jop critics poll, while also topping critics' polls from such media as Rolling Stone, Spin, and VH1, and was ranked No. 20 on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of the 90s", as well as No. 98 on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of the Past 25 Years". 


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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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Hanson

Hanson is an American pop rock band from Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, formed by brothers Isaac, Taylor, and Zac. Supporting members include Dimitrius Collins, and Andrew Perusi who have toured and performed live with the band since 2007. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Mmmbop" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1997 and remained there for three consecutive weeks.
Worldwide Success
The song also hit number one in over 27 countries, making it a significant international hit for the band.
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.
Inception
The song was first written by the Hanson brothers in 1995, when they were just 12, 9, and 6 years old, respectively.
Alternate Versions
Before 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.
Meaning of the Song
The 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".
Misunderstood Lyrics
The 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.
Legacy
Despite 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".
Popular Culture
Over 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.
The Band’s Perspective
The 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.
Release Year
The popular version of the song was included in their debut full-length studio album, "Middle of Nowhere", released in 1997.
Endurance
The song's continued popularity has allowed Hanson to have a career that's now spanned over two decades.

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