Ava would then restart her music career under the name AVA in 2013 and release the single, “Take Away the Pain”. A year later, she would meet music producer Cirkut and begin recording songs with him. In 2015, As Ava Koci, Ava would upload the Cirkut produced “Spinning Around” and “Come Home” to SoundCloud, and feature on a Project 46 reworked version of “Take Away The Pain”. In 2016, Ava would go back to using the AVA stage name and upload the Cirkut produced songs “Jet Set and “Anyone But You” to SoundCloud. “Anyone But You” would catch the attention of multiple labels, in which she ended up signing a recording contract with Atlantic Records. Due to this, a follow up single to “Anyone But You” titled “Try Again” was scrapped.
She released her single, “My Way” on April 20th, 2018. “Not Your Barbie Girl” was released on August 13th, 2018. Four days later, “Sweet But Psycho” was released. The song gave her immense popularity and peaked at #1 in multiple countries and went #10 in the US. The follow up, “So Am I” was released March 7th, 2019 and a remix featuring NCT 127 on July 3rd, 2019. On July 30th, 2019 she released double promo singles, “Blood, Sweat & Tears” and “Freaking Me Out,” however, Max has confirmed these will not feature on her debut album. A music video was released for"Freaking Me Out" as a Halloween special on October 31st, 2019.
In August 2019, Max was featured on the song "Slow Dance" by American singer-songwriter AJ Mitchell, and released "Torn" as a single later that month. The music video for "Torn" wad directed by Joseph Kahn. On September 4, 2019, she entered a joint co-publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and Artist Publishing Group. On November 6, 2019, a duet called "Tabú" between Max and Pablo Alborán was released. In June 2018, "Salt" appeared on SoundCloud, the song was later sent to digital streaming platforms on December 12, 2019. Max collaborated with British-Norwegian DJ and record producer Alan Walker on the song "Alone, Pt. II", which was released on December 27, 2019. "On Somebody" was released as a promotional single on December 30, 2019.
"Kings & Queens" the fifth single from Max's debut album was released March 12th, 2020. On July 30th, 2020, she released "Whos Laughing Now?" the sixth single from her album Her debut album titled 'Heaven & Hell' is slated for release on September 18, 2020, and will feature her singles "Sweet but Psycho", "So Am I", "Torn", "Salt", "Kings & Queens" and "Whos Laughing Now?"
Not Your Barbie Girl
Ava Max Lyrics
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I ain't plastic, call me classic
You can't touch me there, you can't touch my body
Unless I say so, ain't your Barbie, no
Pull up to that dream house, guard, gate, hills now
How much do you like this?
Welcome to my bedroom, hallway go down
I can take myself on a dinner date
Buy myself diamonds and the champagne
Order five courses, then chocolate cake, uh-huh
Actin' like I care when I want a man (when I want a man)
Actin' like I care but I don't, and? (But I don't care)
I do my own thing, yeah, watch me dance, uh-huh
Not your Barbie girl, I'm livin' in my own world
I ain't plastic, call me classic
You can't touch me there, you can't touch my body
Unless I say so, ain't your Barbie, no
I'm my own boss, I'm remindin' you of it
Somethin' that you just can't get
Words don't tempt me, tryin' to break me
In these heels, I ain't tryna trip, no
I can take myself on a dinner date (on a dinner date)
Buy myself diamonds and the champagne (the champagne)
Order five courses, then chocolate cake, uh-huh
Actin' like I care when I want a man (when I want a man)
Actin' like I care but I don't, and? (But I don't care)
I do my own thing, yeah, watch me dance, uh-huh
Not your Barbie girl, I'm livin' in my own world
I ain't plastic, call me classic
You can't touch me there, you can't touch my body
Unless I say so, ain't your Barbie, no
Did you forget I'm real?
Oh, I'm breathing, touch me, feel
Oh, say I'm your toy to play with, wanna put me in a box
You ain't gon' talk to me like that, you better stop
Not your Barbie girl, I'm livin' in my own world
I ain't plastic (oh, no), call me classic
You can't touch me there (uh-uh), you can't touch my body
Unless I say so (oh, no, no), ain't your Barbie, no
Ain't your Barbie, no
Ain't your Barbie, no
The lyrics to Ava Max's song Not Your Barbie Girl are a proclamation of self-empowerment and independence. The song challenges societal norms and stereotypes of how women should behave and look like. The first verse asserts that the singer is not a toy to be played with, but a human being living in her own world that cannot be touched unless she approves. The second verse shows the singer's confidence and self-reliance as she talks about taking herself on a dinner date, buying diamonds and champagne for herself, and doing her own thing.
The song's chorus reiterates the message that the singer is not a Barbie doll that can be molded and controlled. She is not plastic but considers herself classic, meaning she has timeless values and is not swayed by trends. The bridge of the song emphasizes the singer's realness and humanness. She reminds the listener that she is not a toy to play with, and she will not tolerate being put in a box or spoken to disrespectfully.
Overall, Ava Max's Not Your Barbie Girl is an anthem for self-love, self-reliance, and empowerment. It encourages women to embrace their uniqueness and independence and not conform to societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Not your barbie girl, I'm livin' in my own world
I am not your doll, I have my own life to live
I ain't plastic, call me classic
I am not fake, I am authentic
You can't touch me there, you can't touch my body
I have boundaries, and you cannot cross them without my consent
Unless I say so, ain't your barbie, no
I am in control of myself, and you do not have power over me
Pull up to that dream house, god gate heels down
I am confident and making a grand entrance
How much do you like this?
I am unapologetically myself, and I do not care if you approve
Welcome to my bedroom, hallway go down
I am inviting you into my personal space, but there are still boundaries
Say he's got permission
I am the one who decides who can enter my personal space and who cannot
I can take myself on a dinner date
I am independent and can enjoy my own company
Buy myself diamonds and the champagne
I am capable of treating myself
Order five courses, then chocolate cake, uh-huh
I can indulge in my own desires without needing a man to do it for me
Actin' like I care when I want a man (I want a man)
I am willing to put on a facade of caring to attract a man, but I do not need one to fulfill me
Actin' like I care but I don't, and? (but I don't care)
I am unapologetically myself and I do not care if others do not approve
I do my own thing, yeah watch me dance, uh-huh
I am comfortable in my own skin, and I am free to do what I want
I'm my own boss, I'm remindin' you of it
I am in control of my life, and I will not let anyone forget it
Somethin' that you just can't get
I am not easily controlled or manipulated
Words don't tempt me, tryin' to break me
I am strong-willed and confident, and I will not be swayed by empty words
In these heels I ain't tryin' to trip, no
I am comfortable in my own skin, and I do not need to conform to society's expectations
Did you forget I'm real?
I am a human being, not a toy or object
Oh, I'm breathing, touch me, feel
I am alive and worthy of respect and love
Oh, say I'm your toy to play with, wanna put me in a box
I will not allow anyone to control or manipulate me like a toy
You ain't gonna talk to me like that, you better stop
I will not tolerate disrespect or negativity in my life
Ain't your barbie, no
I am not a doll or object to be controlled
Ain't your barbie, no
I am in control of my own life and choices
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amanda Ava Koci, Claus Norreen, Henry Russell Walter, Johnny Mosegaard Pedersen, Karsten Dahlgaard, Lene Crawford Nystroem, Madison Emiko Love, Rene Dif, Soren Rasted
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