The members are: Taeyeon (태연), Sunny (써니) Tiffany (티파니), Hyoyeon (효연), Yuri (유리), Sooyoung (수영), Yoona (윤아), and Seohyun (서현). Former member Jessica (제시카) left the group in 2014. They are a multilingual group, with members that speak English, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese. Both Tiffany and Jessica were raised in America and are fluent in English, Hyoyeon traveled to Beijing in 2004 to learn dancing and Mandarin, and Sooyoung started out in the Japanese entertainment industry in the girl group route φ in 2004.
The group debuted on SBS Inkigayo on August 5, 2007, performing their first single, "Into the New World". They gained attention at the beginning of their career with songs such as "Kissing You" and "Baby Baby." However, it was not until 2009, they gained immense popularity with their hit single "Gee", which, until 2012, held the record for being the longest running number one song on KBS Music Bank, having held the number one chart ranking for nine consecutive weeks. "Gee" was named 'song of the decade' by the Korean music site, Melon. The group solidified their place in the Korean music industry with their follow-up singles "Genie", "Run Devil Run," and "Oh!."
In 2010, Girls' Generation signed with Nayutawave Records in order to venture out to the Japanese music scene. In September of 2010, Girls' Generation released the Japanese version of "Genie" as their debut single in Japan. It peaked at number four on the Japanese Oricon Singles Chart and was certified platinum for digital sales exceeding 250,000 units by the RIAJ. The following month, the group released their second Japanese single, "Gee", which reached number two on the Oricon Singles Chart. "Gee" became the first single by a non-Japanese girl group to enter the top three of the Oricon chart since 1980.
On October 27, 2010, Girls' Generation released their third Korean extended play HOOT. It charted atop the Gaon Album Chart and at number two on the Oricon Album Chart, and became the third best-selling album of 2010 in South Korea. At both the 2010 and 2011 Seoul Music Awards, the group won two awards for Artist of the Year, becoming the fourth South Korean act and the first girl group to win the category in two consecutive years.
Their self-titled debut Japanese album was released by Nayutawave Records and Universal Music Japan on June 1, 2011. A repackaged edition of the album, The Boys, was released on December 28, 2011.
Girls' Generation's third Korean studio album, The Boys, was released on October 29, 2011. The album was released in the United States by Interscope Records, marking Girls' Generation's debut album in the country. To help The Boys connect with audiences worldwide, the group made their debut on US television upon performing on Late Show with David Letterman on January 31 and Live! with Kelly on February 1. The album became a success in South Korea, peaking atop the Gaon Album Chart on the week commencing October 16, 2011. The release ultimately became the highest-selling album of 2011 in South Korea with 385,348 copies sold.
Girls' Generation-TTS (소녀시대-태티서, SoNyeoSiDae-TaeTiSeo), a sub-unit comprising of Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun, was formed in 2012. Their debut album Twinkle was released on iTunes and other music service sites on April 29, 2012.
Girls' Generation II ~Girls & Peace~ the second Japanese studio album and the fifth overall by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation was released on November 28, 2012, through Nayutawave Records. It is the first release by all the members since their third Korean studio album "The Boys" (2011),
In December 2012, Girls' Generation released "Dancing Queen"—a remake of British singer Duffy's "Mercy" (2008)—as a pre-release to their upcoming studio album. On January 1, 2013, the group released their fourth Korean studio album titled I Got a Boy. The album was a commercial success in South Korea, peaking atop the Gaon Album Chart and Billboard's World Albums Chart. The title track, "I Got a Boy", claimed the number-one position on Billboard's Korea K-Pop Hot 100 and the Gaon Digital Chart. The title track was recieved spectacularly by critics, who praised the innovative experimental style of the track. The music video won the award for Video of the Year at the inaugural YouTube Music Awards in 2013, beating other popular nominees including Psy and Justin Bieber, which was subjected to major attention from Western media outlets as the group was considered lesser-known compared to other candidates at the time.
On February 24, 2014, Girls' Generation released their fourth mini-album Mr.Mr.. It subsequently debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart upon its release. The mini was the 5th highest-selling album of 2014 in South Korea, with 163,209 copies sold by the end of the year. The title track "Mr.Mr." charted atop the Gaon Digital Chart and sold 906,962 copies in 2014, becoming the year's 46th best-selling digital single in South Korea. All six songs from the mini debuted on the Gaon Digital Chart.
Love & Peace is the seventh studio album and the third Japanese studio album by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. The album was released for digital download on December 10, 2013, in selected countries in Asia by Nayutawave Records (Universal Music Group), followed by a physical release in Japan the next day.
This marks their last Japanese studio album featuring member Jessica before her departure from the group.
On September 29, 2014, Jessica left the group for reasons that still remain unclear, as all parties involved have conflicting accounts of the incident. The remaining eight members proceeded with the group's activities, holding The Best Live concert at Tokyo Dome on December 9, 2014. The concert was a sellout and attracted 50,000 spectators. The recorded show was released as a DVD in April 2015, which topped both Oricon's DVD and Blu-ray charts simultaneously.
Being an eight-member group, they released Catch Me If You Can in March 2015. It was a Korean-Japanese record refreshing their new image to the public with a "mind-blowing" choreography, as wrote by Billboard. A unreleased version of the track & music video later surfaced online which still featured Jessica, It is Likely the Song was Made while she was still in the group.
On August 2015, Lion Heart was released, with Party, Lion Heart and You Think being the title tracks. In conjuction with the release of the album, Girls' Generation commenced a new concert tour called Phantasia and became the first South Korean girl group to hold a fourth concert tour. Sailing (0805) was released in 2016, whose lyrics were written by Sooyoung, celebrating their ninth anniversary since debut.
August 2017 was marked with the sixth full album Holiday Night, celebrating their tenth anniversary. The album sold over 167,000 by the end of the year and surpassed The Boys first week sales. A short period of promotion was reserved, regarding of their solo promotions. In October of the same year, it was announced that Tiffany, Sooyoung and Seohyun had not renewed their contract with SM Entertainment to focus on their solo careers elsewhere. Now having members with different labels, the group (still eight) has not disbanded, but envisage a long hiatus since them.
A list published by Billboard in 2019, ranked Girls' Generation at number one on their "Top 10 K-pop Girl Groups of the Past Decade".
In May 2022, the Official GG Twitteraccount tweeted "the legends are back! #GirlsGeneration will release an album as 8 members to celebrate their 15th anniversary this August!".
Barbie Girl
소녀시대 Lyrics
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in the barbie world
Life in plastic it\'s fantastic
You can brush my hair
Undress me everywhere
Imagination life is
your creation
Hi Barbie Hi Ken
Sure Ken Jump in
Come on Barbie let\'s go party
I\'m a Barbie girl
in a Barbie world
Life in plastic it\'s fantastic
You can brush my hair
undress me everywhere
Imagination
life is your creation
I\'m a blond bimbo
girl in a fantasy world
Dress me up make it tight
I\'m your dollie
You\'re my doll rock\'n\'roll
feel the glamouring and pain
Kiss me here touch me there
hanky panky
You can touch you can play
If you say I\'m always yours
ooh wow I\'m a Barbie girl
in a Barbie world
Life in plastic it\'s fantastic
You can brush my hair
undress me everywhere
Imagination
life is your creation
Come on Barbie let\'s go party
Ah ah ah yeah
Come on Barbie let\'s go party
Ooh wow ooh wow
Come on Barbie let\'s go party
Ah ah ah yeah
Come on Barbie let\'s go party
Ooh wow ooh wow
Make me walk make me talk
do whatever you please
I can act like a star
I can beg on my knees
Come jump in, be my friend
let us do it again Hit the town
fool around let\'s go party
You can touch you can play
If you say I\'m always yours
You can touch you can play
If you say I\'m always yours
Come on Barbie let\'s go party
Ah ah ah yeah
Come on Barbie let\'s go party
Ooh wow ooh wow
Come on Barbie let\'s go party
Ah ah ah yeah
Come on Barbie let\'s go party
Ooh wow, ooh wow
I\'m a Barbie girl
in a Barbie world
Life in plastic it\'s fantastic
You can brush my hair
undress me everywhere
Imagination
life is your creation
Come on Barbie let\'s go party
Ah ah ah yeah
Come on Barbie let\'s go party
Ooh wow ooh wow
Come on Barbie let\'s go party
Ah ah ah yeah
Come on Barbie let\'s go party
Ooh wow ooh wow
Well Barbie
Oh I\'m having so much fun
Well Barbie
we\'re just gettin\' started
Oh I love you Ken
The lyrics to 소녀시대's song "Barbie Girl" depict a playful and carefree attitude towards life. The song's narrator identifies herself as a Barbie girl, symbolizing someone who is attractive, fashionable, and living a glamorous lifestyle. The reference to being a Barbie in a Barbie world signifies a desire to escape reality and immerse oneself in a fantasy world where everything is perfect and exciting.
The lyrics highlight the plastic nature of this fantasy world and emphasize the idea that life in this plastic world is fantastic. The singer invites the listener to participate in this world by brushing her hair and undressing her anywhere, indicating a sense of openness and vulnerability.
The chorus, "Imagination, life is your creation," suggests that the power to create and shape the perfect life lies within our imagination. The song's playful tone continues as the singer interacts with Ken, inviting him to join her on a ride and go partying. The lyrics also touch upon elements of romance and desire, with mentions of kissing and intimate gestures.
Overall, the lyrics of "Barbie Girl" convey a fun and carefree approach to life, encouraging listeners to embrace their imagination and enjoy the fantastical aspects of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a barbie girl
I am a girl who embodies the ideal and flawless image of a Barbie doll
in the barbie world
I live in a world where everything is perfect and glamorous, just like Barbie's world
Life in plastic it's fantastic
Living a life where everything is artificial and superficial is amazing and desirable
You can brush my hair
You have control over my appearance and can groom me to your liking
Undress me everywhere
You have the power to undress me and control my body
Imagination life is your creation
In this fantasy world, you have the power to create whatever life you imagine
Hi Barbie Hi Ken
Greetings, Barbie and Ken, the perfect couple
You wanna go for a ride
Do you want to engage in an exciting and thrilling adventure?
Sure Ken Jump in
Yes, Ken, join me in this adventure
Come on Barbie let's go party
Barbie, let's have a great time and enjoy ourselves at a party
I'm a blond bimbo girl in a fantasy world
I am a superficial and brainless girl in a world of unrealistic dreams and desires
Dress me up make it tight
Dress me in attractive and revealing outfits that emphasize my body
I'm your dollie
I exist solely for your entertainment and pleasure, like a doll
You're my doll rock 'n' roll
You are my partner in this exciting and rebellious lifestyle
feel the glamouring and pain
Experience the allure and the emotional torment that comes with this lifestyle
Kiss me here touch me there hanky panky
Engage in intimate and sensual acts, adding excitement and playfulness
You can touch you can play
You have permission to touch me and engage in playful activities
If you say I'm always yours
If you claim ownership over me, I will always be at your disposal
ooh wow I'm a Barbie girl
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement about being the epitome of a Barbie girl
Make me walk make me talk do whatever you please
Control my actions and manipulate me however you want
I can act like a star
I have the ability to portray myself as a famous and glamorous celebrity
I can beg on my knees
I am willing to submit and plead for your attention and affection
Come jump in, be my friend
Join me in this adventurous and exciting lifestyle, become my companion
let us do it again Hit the town fool around let's go party
Let's repeat our wild and carefree adventures, go out and have fun, and party together
Well Barbie Oh I'm having so much fun
Expressing the joy and pleasure of being Barbie and embracing this lifestyle
Well Barbie we're just gettin' started
We have only just begun our exciting journey together as Barbie and her partner
Oh I love you Ken
Expressing love and affection towards Ken, the perfect companion in this glamorous world
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mosegaard, Karsten Dahlgaard, Claus Norreen, Soren Rasted, Rene Dif, Lene Nystrom
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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