The four original 10-inch (25 cm) dolls were released on May 21, 2001 — Yasmin, Cloe, Jade, and Sasha. They featured almond-shaped eyes adorned with eye shadow and lush and big glossy lips. Bratz reached great success with the expansion to spin-offs including Bratz Kidz, Bratz Boyz, Bratz Babyz and Bratzillaz and a media franchise consisting of discography and adaptations into a TV series, a web series, a live-action film and video games. Global sales of the entire franchise grossed $2 billion in 2005 and by the following year, the brand had about 40 percent of the fashion-doll market.
The Bratz doll lines have provoked controversy in several areas from their stylized proportions to fashion-forward clothing, capitalizing closely on pop culture trends. Since the brand's launch in 2001, franchise distributor MGA Entertainment got embroiled in a lengthy legal dispute with Mattel over the rights to its design, which ended in 2011 with MGA as the victors. Related litigation is ongoing in a lawsuit by MGA alleging Mattel's theft of trade secrets.
MGA has paused the Bratz brand since the onset of the litigation and rebranded it several throughout its lifespan, with the first of those coming in 2010 after Mattel's first lawsuit, only to return later that year to commemorate the brand's 10th anniversary. In 2013, Bratz changed to have a taller bodies, an all-new logo and branding, and continued through 2014, in an effort to return the brand to its roots. As a result, none of the 2014 product line was made available in North Americas.
In July 2015, Bratz relaunched a second time with new doll lines and introducing a new main character, Raya to the debut lineup from its 2001 launch as well as a new slogan and website design. The bodies were changed to be 10" (25 cm) tall again, but with new bodies and head molds. These dolls were met with negative reactions from fans, as the brand was more oriented towards younger kids rather than tweens and teens like the previous dolls. Due to the poor reception and sales, the dolls were once again discontinued in 2016.
In September 2018, a new line of dolls called "Bratz Collector" were designed by fashion illustrator Hayden Williams and released exclusively on Amazon. The brand featured closely resemblance to the original 2001 doll line. In June 2021, for their 20th anniversary, Bratz released near-replicas of the debut dolls from its 2001 launch.
All About You
Bratz Lyrics
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Rocking hot smile you're gonna go far
Just believe in yourself
You don't need to be who you're not
All you need is all that you've got
Just believe in yourself
Money can't buy
'Cause you should know
It's all about you
It's not about the money you make
It's not about the little mistakes
It's not about the people you know
You'll be fine on your own
It's not about the clothes you wear
It's not about the car I swear
It's the little things you say and you do
It's all about you
Have fun in all that you do
Listen to your heart it's always so true
We believe in you
You can't stop reach for the stars
Time will tell tell people who you are
We believe in you
You should know what you are
Money can't buy
'cause you should know
It's all about you
It's not about the money you make
It's not about the little mistakes
It's not about the people you know
You'll be fine on your own
It's not about the clothes you wear
It's not about the car I swear
It's the little things you say and you do
It's all about you
(Ahh) If things are spinning around
(Ahh) We'll pick you up when you're down
(Ahh) You don't have to worry my friend
You should know it's all about you
It's not about the people you know
It's not about the seats at the show
It's not about the money you make
It's not about the little mistakes
It's not about the people you know
You'll be fine on your own
It's not about the clothes you wear
It's not about the car I swear
It's the little things you say and you do
It's all about you
The Bratz's song "All About You" is a motivational anthem that encourages self-confidence and individuality. In the first verse, the lyrics acknowledge the importance of having a unique style and self-assurance. It emphasizes not trying to be anyone else and having faith in oneself. The chorus repeats the message that money, mistakes, or people one associates with does not define them, but it's all about the individual themselves. The song encourages listeners to enjoy what they do and follow their heart's desires. The middle section of the song features the repetition of the line, "It's not about..." in which the Bratz explain that it is not about how much money one makes or what materials one possesses, but rather the little things they say and do that make them unique.
The song implies that real happiness and success come from self-acceptance and true individuality. The Bratz praise listeners for being themselves and encourage them to embrace their character and qualities wholeheartedly. The message is universal, and the lyrics have a touch of empowerment that can also relate to people in various stages of their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got style looking so sharp
You have your own unique style and you look very confident in it
Rocking hot smile you're gonna go far
Your smile radiates positivity and it will take you to great heights
Just believe in yourself
Have faith in yourself and trust that you are capable of achieving what you want
You don't need to be who you're not
You don't have to pretend to be someone else to fit in or be liked
All you need is all that you've got
You have everything you need to succeed within yourself
You should know what you are
Be aware of your own strengths and qualities
Money can't buy
Money cannot purchase or define true happiness and self-worth
'Cause you should know
Because it is important for you to understand
It's all about you
Your individuality and uniqueness is what matters most
It's not about the money you make
Success is not solely defined by how much money you earn
It's not about the little mistakes
Don't worry about making small errors, they are a part of the learning process
It's not about the people you know
Your worth is not determined by the social status or connections you have
You'll be fine on your own
You are capable of standing on your own and accomplishing things individually
It's not about the clothes you wear
Wearing expensive or flashy clothing does not define your worth or character
It's not about the car I swear
Driving a fancy car does not determine your value or importance
It's the little things you say and you do
The kind words and actions you express towards others show your true character
Have fun in all that you do
Enjoy and cherish the things you do
Listen to your heart it's always so true
Trust your heart and intuition as they provide valuable guidance
We believe in you
We trust in your abilities and know that you can achieve great things
You can't stop reach for the stars
Never stop reaching for your dreams and setting high goals
Time will tell tell people who you are
Eventually, your actions and accomplishments will speak for themselves and demonstrate your character
(Ahh) If things are spinning around
If you feel overwhelmed or lost
(Ahh) We'll pick you up when you're down
We will support and encourage you when you are feeling low
(Ahh) You don't have to worry my friend
You don't need to be concerned or stressed, we are here for you
It's not about the people you know
Your worth is not defined by your social circles or connections
It's not about the seats at the show
Having the best seats or being in the most exclusive places does not indicate your worthiness
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PER EKLUND, TONY ROBERTH MALM, NICLAS AAKE MOLINDER, JOACIM BO PERSSON
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