From the very beginning… Read Full Bio ↴Fratelli Sberlicchio were born in Turin in 1998.
From the very beginning the band has a clear idea of what its leading thread will be: irony.
In the band’s first songs irony is used in order to exorcize the banality of the hits of the ‘80s which, through contaminations and reinterpretations, are soiled and shaped until they acquire a new identity. This happens also thanks to the influence of the many different musical scenarios from which the members of the band come.
From the beginning, the live performances are the peculiar feature of Fratelli Sberlicchio. Through different and colourful disguises the concert turn into a proper show in which the singers give shape to the characters of their songs.
In 2001 their debut album “Mucche Pazze” comes out. Thanks to it and to the visual impact of its concerts, the live performing of the band increases and spreads across all Italy. In the meantime the band grows on until the achievement of a clearer and more defined identity. The original irony and contaminations lead to a precise genre: the bastard pop.
Arisen in the latest years from the English music scene and always prerogative of djs, the bastard pop, in its purest form, consist in mixing more or less famous songs in order to create something new and shocking. Fratelli Sberlicchio manage to move bastard pop from the console to the stage, becoming the pioneers of this experimentation in Italy.
That’s how the band succeeds in mixing such songs as “Tanta voglia di lei” by Pooh with “Tutti i miei sbagli” by Subsonica or “The four horsemen” by Metallica with “Svalutation” by Adriano Celentano.
The maturation of the band becomes concrete in 2005 whit their second album, "Discodelirio", distributed by the label Alternative Venus. After that, the band takes part to many tv shows such as Play It (All Music) and Markette (La7).
In the meanwhile in August 2005 Fratelli Sberlicchio, with the collaboration of the director Jassen Nannini, make their first low budget video called "I Cantieri su Torino". Thanks to the more than 10000 downloads of it during the first week online, the band conquers the homepage of Mtv's Italian site.
In February 2006, on the occasion of the Olympic Winter Games, the band is on the stage in Medals Plaza, supporting Jamiroquai.
In June 9th 2006 the band performs at Chicobum Festival in Borgaro Torinese in front of 10000 people.
Fratelli Sberlicchio new record “Mesh Up” is out in May 2007!
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Barbie Girl
Fratelli Sberlicchio Lyrics
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Hi Ken
Do you wanna go for a ride ?
Sure Ken.
Jump in.
[Refrain] :
I'm a barbie girl, in a barbie world
You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere.
Imagination, life is your creation.
Come on Barbie, let's go party !
[Refrain]
I'm a blond bimbo girl, in a fantasy world,
Dress me up, make it tight, I'm your 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"
[Refrain]
Come on Barbie, let's go party ! x4
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, 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"
You can touch, you can play, if you say : "I'm always yours"
Come on Barbie, let's go party ! x4
[Refrain]
[Refrain]
(Merci à nds pour cettes paroles)
The song "Barbie Girl" by Fratelli Sberlicchio is a tongue-in-cheek commentary on the preconceived notions and stereotypes associated with the Barbie doll and the people who play with them. The song features a dialogue between Barbie and Ken as they set off on a ride together. Barbie declares that she is a "barbie girl" and lives in a "fantastic" plastic world, where she is constantly being dressed up and undressed by Ken. She invites Ken to party with her and enjoy the glamorous lifestyle of being a "bimbo girl." The chorus emphasizes the theme of imagination and creation.
The lyrics are often considered controversial due to their sexual undertones and the implied power dynamic between Barbie and Ken. The song can be interpreted as a commentary on the objectification and commodification of women in society. The use of the word "bimbo" suggests a subversion of traditional gender roles as Barbie takes on the role of the passive and submissive partner while Ken is in control of her actions. This is both a critique and a celebration of the hyper-feminine and stereotypical Barbie doll image.
The song "Barbie Girl" was released in 1997 and became an international hit, reaching number one in several countries. Despite initial backlash from the creators of Barbie, the song has become an iconic pop culture reference and has been featured in movies, TV shows, and commercials. Its catchy and upbeat tune has made it a popular karaoke song and dance track. The song has been covered by numerous artists including Aqua themselves, Marilyn Manson, and The Baseballs.
Line by Line Meaning
Hi Barbie
Addressing Barbie
Hi Ken
Addressing Ken
Do you wanna go for a ride ?
Do you want to ride with me?
Sure Ken.
Yes, Ken.
I'm a barbie girl, in a barbie world
I am a girl who is living in a world of a Barbie dolls.
Life in plastic, it's fantastic.
Living a life where everything is plastic and perfect is amazing.
You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere.
You can brush my hair and undress me anywhere you'd like.
Imagination, life is your creation.
You can use your imagination and create your own perfect life.
Come on Barbie, let's go party !
Let's go to a party, Barbie.
I'm a blond bimbo girl, in a fantasy world,
I am a blonde, attractive girl who is living in a world of fantasies.
Dress me up, make it tight, I'm your dolly.
Dress me up and make it tight; I am your plaything.
You're my doll, rock'n'roll, feel the glamour in pink,
You're my toy, and we can party and enjoy the glamour of our pink world.
Kiss me here, touch me there, hanky panky.
We can engage in some mischievous kissing and touching.
You can touch, you can play, if you say : "I'm always yours"
You can touch and play with me as long as you let me know you own me.
Make me walk, make me talk, do whatever you please,
You can make me do anything you'd like.
I can act like a star, I can beg on my knees.
I can act like a superstar or beg for your attention on my knees.
Come jump in, bimbo friend, let us do it again,
Come hop in and let's have some fun, my attractive friend.
Hit the town, fool around, let's go party
Let's party and have a good time and explore around town.
You can touch, you can play, if you say : "I'm always yours"
You can touch and play with me as long as you let me know you own me.
Come on Barbie, let's go party !
Let's go to a party, Barbie.
[Refrain]
Repeating the chorus of the song.
[Refrain]
Repeating the chorus of the song.
Contributed by Bentley B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.