Benjamin Duterde (born 1984), a.k.a. Ben L'Oncle Soul ('Ben the Soul Uncle'… Read Full Bio ↴Benjamin Duterde (born 1984), a.k.a. Ben L'Oncle Soul ('Ben the Soul Uncle'), is a French nu-soul singer from the town of Tours.

Duterde first gained prominence in his home country with the Soul Wash EP (2009), which featured six covers of songs by Gnarls Barkley, Spice Girls, Katy Perry and, most notably, The White Stripes (Seven Nation Army).

Ben's first full-length album, entitled simply Ben L'Oncle Soul was released in the summer of 2010 and was put out internationally on the Motown label.

Barbie Girl
Ben l'Oncle Soul Lyrics

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You're a blond bimbo girl, in a fantasy world
You dress up, make it tight, You're my dolly
You're my doll, rock'n'roll, feel the glamour in pink,
Kiss me here, touch me there, hanky panky
You can touch, you can play, if you say: "I'm always yours"

You're my barbie girl, in a barbie world
Life in plastic, it's fantastic!

I can brush your hair, undress you everywhere
Imagination, life is your creation

Come on Barbie, let's go party
Come on Barbie, let's go party
Come on Barbie, let's go party
Come on ... Come on ...

Make you walk, make you talk, do whatever I please
You can act like a star, you can beg on your knees
Come jump in, bimbo 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"

Come on Barbie, let's go party
Come on Barbie, let's go party
Come on Barbie, let's go party
Come on ... Come on ...

You're my barbie girl, in a barbie world
Life in plastic, it's fantastic!
I can brush your hair, undress you everywhere
Imagination, life is your creation

Come on Barbie, let's go party
Come on Barbie, let's go party
Come on Barbie, let's go party
Come on ... Come on ...

You're my barbie girl, in a barbie world
Life in plastic, it's fantastic!

I can brush your hair, undress you everywhere
Imagination, life is your creation

Overall Meaning

The song 'Barbie Girl' by Ben l'Oncle Soul is a modern remake of the classic song by Aqua, which was released in 1997. The lyrics of this song describe an idealized, plastic version of femininity, with the singer addressing his lover as a "blond bimbo girl" and a "dolly". The woman is encouraged to dress up in tight clothes, feel glamorous, and engage in sexual acts with the singer. The song positions the woman as a kind of toy, an object to be played with and controlled by the singer.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "life in plastic, it's fantastic", emphasizing the superficiality and artificiality of this idealized world of femininity. The singer also mentions being able to brush the woman's hair and undress her, continuing the theme of control and objectification. The lyrics suggest that this kind of femininity is desirable and enjoyable for both the singer and the woman.

Despite its problematic themes, 'Barbie Girl' has become a popular and iconic song, particularly in the LGBTQ+ community, where it is often celebrated for its campy and kitschy qualities. The song is often played at drag shows and has been remixed and covered by various artists.

Line by Line Meaning

You're a blond bimbo girl, in a fantasy world
You are a woman who conforms to society's beauty standards, living in a world of your own imagination.

You dress up, make it tight, You're my dolly
You dress provocatively and snugly, and are only seen as a toy or plaything to me.

You're my doll, rock'n'roll, feel the glamour in pink,
You are my plaything who I can manipulate and control, and you get a certain joy out of it.

Kiss me here, touch me there, hanky panky
Intimate actions we partake in for our amusement.

You can touch, you can play, if you say: "I'm always yours"
You have the ability to engage in physical intimacy with me, but only if you say that you are mine forever.

Come on Barbie, let's go party
Let's socialize and engage in activities together.

Make you walk, make you talk, do whatever I please
I have complete control over you, including how you move and speak.

You can act like a star, you can beg on your knees
You have the option to either act privileged or submissive to me.

Come jump in, bimbo friend, let us do it again,
Come join me, my unintelligent friend, and let us repeat our actions.

Hit the town, fool around, let's go party
Let's go out and be reckless and have fun.

You're my barbie girl, in a barbie world
You are a woman who conforms to beauty standards and lives in a superficial world.

Life in plastic, it's fantastic!
Living life with a superficial image is great!

I can brush your hair, undress you everywhere
I can control your appearance and body in private or public spaces.

Imagination, life is your creation
You have the illusion of control over how your life will turn out.

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