Barbie Girl
Good Charlotte Lyrics


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-HI Barbie
-Hi Ken
-Wanna go for a ride?
-hop on in

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, lets 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 female girl in the fat fantasy world
Pick me up, make me talk, I'm your dollie

You're my doll, rock'n'roll, feel the glamour and pain
Kiss me here, touch me there, hanky panky



Come on Barbie, Lets go party!

Come on Barbie, lets go party!

Come on Barbie, lets go party!

YEAHHHHHH!

Come on Barbie, let's go party!
Ah ah ah yeah
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
Ooh woa, ooh woa
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
Ah ah ah yeah
Come on Barbie, let's go party!

I'm a Barbie girl in the Barbie world
life in plastic, it's fantastic
You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere
Imagination, life is your creation





Come on Barbie, lets go party

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Hi Barbie, Hi Ken, wanna go for a ride? Hop on in" sound like a conversation between two people, but it's actually just the opening lines of "Barbie Girl" by Good Charlotte -- it's a reference to the popular Aqua song. This song is a parody of the original song, with the lyrics changed to sound more sarcastic and critical of materialism.


The song's lyrics describe life as a "Barbie girl"-- someone who is shallow and obsessed with her appearance. The phrase "life in plastic, it's fantastic" suggests that the Barbie girl lifestyle is artificial and lacking in meaning, but the girl in the song doesn't seem to care. She's willing to let someone else control her every movement, as long as she gets to be the center of attention.


The song is filled with references to sexuality and objectification. The line "you can undress me everywhere" implies that the girl is willing to be seen in her underwear or even naked, as long as it gets her attention. The reference to "hanky panky" is meant to suggest that the girl is always ready for sex.


Line by Line Meaning

HI Barbie
A friendly greeting to Barbie, a reference to the character from the popular doll franchise.


Hi Ken
A friendly greeting to Ken, a reference to the male counterpart of the Barbie doll franchise.


Wanna go for a ride?
A playful invitation to go for a ride, possibly in a toy car or other mode of transportation.


Hop on in
An invitation to climb aboard and join in the adventure.


I'm a Barbie girl in a Barbie world
An introduction to the singer, who identifies as a female doll character living in a fantasy world based on the Barbie franchise.


Life in plastic, it's fantastic
A comment on the glossy, idealized world of the Barbie franchise, where everything from the characters to the accessories is made of plastic and designed to look perfect.


You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere
A reference to the intimacy and control that the Barbie doll represents, as well as an acknowledgement of the fact that the doll's hair and clothing can be removed and styled.


Imagination, life is your creation
An expression of the idea that anything is possible in the world of Barbie, where imagination and creativity are the keys to unlocking new adventures and experiences.


Come on Barbie, lets go party!
An invitation to join in the fun and excitement of a party, which could be a reference to the social scene among children who play with Barbie dolls or to the general sentiment of enjoying life in a carefree, playful way.


I'm a blond female girl in the fat fantasy world
A more specific description of the singer's character, who is identified as a blonde, female figure living in a fantastic world that is full of possibilities.


Pick me up, make me talk, I'm your dollie
A request for attention and interaction from the listener, paired with a reference to the fact that the Barbie doll can be easily manipulated and customized by the person playing with it.


You're my doll, rock'n'roll, feel the glamour and pain
An acknowledgement that the roles of doll and owner are often blurred in the world of Barbie, paired with a call to action to feel the excitement and emotional ups and downs of life.


Kiss me here, touch me there, hanky panky
A suggestive invitation to engage in playful, flirtatious behavior, possibly intended to emulate the actions that young children might imagine their dolls taking part in.


YEAHHHHHH!
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm for the world of Barbie, paired with the idea that anything is possible and any adventure is within reach.


Come on Barbie, let's go party!
A repetition of the earlier invitation to join in the fun and excitement of a party, paired with a sense of anticipation and eagerness to see what the night holds.




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James Dunnahoo

Other covers have been performed by bands Home Grown, MxPx, Zebrahead, Simple Plan, My Favorite Band (MFB) and Tsunami Bomb. Not sure if they all in this song but Simple Plan is for sure.

Amina Dalton

love this song

coffrettes

i love it!!!

muzamil selamat

the combination.. fuckin fantastic..!!

Marlaena Morasse

Good Charlotte and Simple Plan did the song together

Sarah Marie

awesome 1:its by mxpx 2:they made a rock song!

liarlyre0

ive always known it as mxpx. and thats who my dad thinks it is when it plays in the house.

douwatafan247

i used to hate the barbie girl song, but this is an exception!! XDXDXDXDXD

Nika Baginska

Im A Barbie Girl Lmao

Esteban Gonzales

buenisimo :P

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