The members are (in order of official announcement): Yoona, Tiffany, Yuri, Hyoyeon, Sooyoung, Seohyun, Taeyeon, and Sunny.
Jessica left the group in 2014.
Barbie Girl
Girls' Generation 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 of Girls' Generation's song "Barbie Girl" depict the life of an idealized Barbie doll in a fantastical world. The song embraces the concept of living in a plastic world, symbolizing a superficial and glamorous lifestyle. It portrays a carefree and playful attitude as the lyrics invite the listener to brush Barbie's hair and undress her everywhere, highlighting the role of imagination in creating a desired reality. The interaction between Barbie and Ken represents a playful and flirtatious relationship, with the lyrics suggesting that Barbie is always available to be played with.
The song also explores the theme of being a "blond bimbo girl in a fantasy world," emphasizing the portrayal of Barbie as a stereotypical, glamorous doll that can be dressed up and manipulated. The lyrics suggest that Barbie can be controlled and molded to fit any desired image, reinforcing the notion that she is an object rather than a person. The playful and frivolous nature of the lyrics is further emphasized by references to kissing, touching, and engaging in hanky panky, creating a sense of fun and enjoyment.
Overall, "Barbie Girl" portrays a whimsical and carefree world where imagination reigns, inviting the listener to indulge in a playful and escapist fantasy.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a barbie girl
I am a girl who embodies the image of Barbie
in the barbie world
Within the world that is associated with Barbie
Life in plastic it's fantastic
Living a life where everything seems perfect and flawless, just like a plastic doll
You can brush my hair
You have the ability to manipulate and control me
Undress me everywhere
You have the power to expose my vulnerabilities and strip me down emotionally
Imagination life is your creation
In this fantasy life, you have the power to shape and dictate how things unfold
Hi Barbie Hi Ken
A friendly greeting between the Barbie and Ken characters
You wanna go for a ride
Do you want to explore and experience something together?
Sure Ken Jump in
Yes, Ken, join me in this adventure
Come on Barbie let's go party
Let's enjoy and have fun together, engaging in social activities and celebrations
I'm a blond bimbo girl in a fantasy world
I am a shallow, unintelligent girl living in an imaginary and idealized world
Dress me up make it tight
Control my appearance and make it conform to societal ideals, ensuring it fits perfectly
I'm your dollie
I am submissive and ready to be manipulated and controlled
You're my doll rock'n'roll
You are the one who can make things exciting and full of energy
feel the glamouring and pain
Experience both the luxurious and glamorous aspects of life, as well as the hardships and sufferings
Kiss me here touch me there
Engage in intimate acts and indulge in physical affection
hanky panky
Engage in sexual activities
You can touch you can play
You have the freedom to explore and interact with me physically
If you say I'm always yours
If you declare your ownership and control over me
ooh wow I'm a Barbie girl
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm about embodying the Barbie image
Come on Barbie let's go party
Inviting Barbie to engage in social activities and festive events
Ah ah ah yeah
An exclamation of joy and enthusiasm
Make me walk make me talk
Manipulate and control my actions and words
do whatever you please
You have complete freedom to do as you wish with me
I can act like a star
I can pretend and portray myself as a famous and admired figure
I can beg on my knees
I am willing to plead and submit to your desires
Come jump in, be my friend
Join me in this journey and be a companion to me
let us do it again
Let's repeat and recreate the experiences we shared
Hit the town fool around let's go party
Explore the city, engage in silly and carefree behavior, and enjoy social events
Well Barbie Oh I'm having so much fun
Expressing the joy and excitement Barbie experiences
Well Barbie we're just gettin' started
Indicating that there is much more to come and the fun is only beginning
Oh I love you Ken
Expressing affection and love towards Ken
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
Super Nova
No better way to get hyped for the new movie than watching kpop's original Barbie girl 💗
MeU Seulgi Bear
Her voice is so fitting for this song!
Rin Jackson
True. The guys voices, not so much (IMO)
Brenna The cat lover
@Rin Jackson they really didn’t sing tho
丁橘子
@Brenna The cat lover they have sing…..it’s a real voice of Jessica and key…..
Ju Ju
Yes shi is
gìrł àxòlotł
I watched this as a kid, not knowing the relation to kpop...now I searched for this for nostalgia. How time flies wow
Anindita Syahirah Putri
Same here
Kim Nako
Me too
I think I was 4 or 5 yo
Emna kharrat
OMG SAME