Barbie Girl
Jessica & Key Lyrics
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Life in plastic, it's fantastic
You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere
Imagination, life is your creation
Key: (Hi Barbie!)
Jessica: (Hi Ken!)
Key: (You wanna go for a ride)
Jessica: (Sure, Ken)
Come on, Barbie, let's go party
Jessica: 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
Jessica: I'm a blonde single girl in the fantasy world
Dress me up, take your time, I'm your dollie
Key: You're my doll, rock and roll, feel the glamour and pain
Kiss me here, touch me there, hanky-panky
Jessica: You can touch, you can play
You can say I'm always yours, oooh whoa
Jessica: 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
Key: Come on, Barbie, let's go party
Jessica: ha ha ha, yeah
Key: Come on, Barbie, let's go party
Jessica: oooh, oooh
Key: Come on, Barbie, let's go party
Jessica: ha ha ha, yeah
Key: Come on, Barbie, let's go party
Jessica: oooh, oooh
Jessica: Make me walk, make me talk, do whatever you please
I can act like a star, I can beg on my knees
Key: Come jump in, be my friend, let us do it again
Hit the town, fool around, let's go party
Jessica: You can touch, you can play
You can say I'm always yours
You can touch, you can play
You can say I'm always yours
Key: Come on, Barbie, let's go party
Jessica: ha ha ha, yeah
Key: Come on, Barbie, let's go party
Jessica: oooh, oooh
Key: Come on, Barbie, let's go party
Jessica: ha ha ha, yeah
Key: Come on, Barbie, let's go party
Jessica: oooh, oooh
Jessica: 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
Key: Come on, Barbie, let's go party
Jessica: ha ha ha, yeah
Key: Come on, Barbie, let's go party
Jessica: oooh, oooh
Key: Come on, Barbie, let's go party
Jessica: ha ha ha, yeah
Key: Come on, Barbie, let's go party
Jessica: oooh, oooh
Jessica: (Oh, I'm having so much fun!)
Key: (Well, Barbie, we're just getting started!)
Jessica: (Oh, I love you Ken)
The song "Barbie Girl" by Jessica and Key is a playful and fun depiction of living the carefree life of a Barbie in a world made of plastic. The song's lyrics build upon the well-known imagery of the popular toy brand, as the duo takes on the roles of Barbie and Ken. The song highlights the idea of living in a fantasy world, encouraging the listener to use their imagination to create their own world. The chorus of the song is upbeat and catchy, as the duo sings, "Come on, Barbie, let's go party," encouraging listeners to join in on the fun.
However, the song's lyrics were met with controversy upon its release. Mattel, the company behind Barbie, sued the band for using their brand without permission. The band argued that the song was a parody and fell under fair use, but ultimately, they lost the lawsuit.
Despite the controversy, "Barbie Girl" became a commercial success, reaching top spots on music charts worldwide. It has since become a pop culture phenomenon, with numerous references in movies, TV shows, and social media.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a Barbie girl in the Barbie world
My physical appearance and surroundings are like those of a Barbie doll and her world
Life in plastic, it's fantastic
Being made of plastic is wonderful because it implies perfection and idealization
You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere
You can manipulate me like a doll, and I don't mind as it is what I am designed for
Imagination, life is your creation
You are in charge of my creation and design, and only your imagination can limit it
Come on, Barbie, let's go party
Let's go have fun and enjoy life together
I'm a blonde single girl in the fantasy world
I am a fictional character, imagined as a perfect and unattainable romantic ideal
Dress me up, take your time, I'm your dollie
Feel free to play with my appearance and dress me up as you please
You're my doll, rock and roll, feel the glamour and pain
You as my partner hold the power over me and what I feel
Kiss me here, touch me there, hanky-panky
Intimate acts are acceptable and encouraged in our relationship
You can touch, you can play
I am yours to touch and play with, just as you please
You can say I'm always yours, oooh whoa
I belong to you and only you, and you control me completely
Make me walk, make me talk, do whatever you please
I am subservient to you and will do as you command, even if it's degrading
I can act like a star, I can beg on my knees
I will do anything to please you and be the perfect companion
Come jump in, be my friend, let us do it again
Let's continue to have fun together and repeat the pleasures of our relationship
Hit the town, fool around, let's go party
Let's go out and enjoy ourselves, and indulge in our desires and lusts
Oh, I'm having so much fun!
I exist to please you, and I am happy to do so
Well, Barbie, we're just getting started!
Our relationship is just beginning and we have many more experiences to share
Oh, I love you Ken
I feel a deep emotional connection to you, even though our relationship is based on controlling and objectifying me
Contributed by Violet H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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