Les Enfoirés (French for "The Tossers"), is the name given to the singers a… Read Full Bio ↴Les Enfoirés (French for "The Tossers"), is the name given to the singers and performers in the yearly charity concert for the Restaurants du Cœur (Les Restos du Cœur).

On January 26, 1986, French humorist Coluche, who had set up Les Restos du Cœur a few months earlier, invited a number of artists and public figures to appear on television as a promotional move. The band, whose line-up was never the same, was dubbed "Les Enfoirés" in reference to one of Coluche's catchwords. After Coluche died in a motorbike accident (June 19, 1986) his widow, Véronique Colucci, called on those who had participated to continue his actions, and the band was revived for a further television show. The concept has since evolved into an annual concert, bringing together up to forty artists and celebrities from various backgrounds. The funds raised by the concerts and derived records under the name "Enfoirés" are donated to Les Restos du Cœur.

One of the key features of Les Enfoirés is "La Chanson des Enfoirés", a song which became a sort of hymn to the charity, written by Jean-Jacques Goldman, a long-time supporter of the organisation.

Barbie Girl
Les Enfoirés Lyrics

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Hiya, Barbie
Hi, Ken
You want to go for a ride?
Sure, Ken

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, 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

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" (ooh, oh)

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, let's go party (ah ah ah yeah)
Come on, Barbie, let's go party (ooh oh, ooh oh)
Come on, Barbie, let's go party (ah ah ah yeah)
Come on, Barbie, let's go party (ooh oh, ooh oh)

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 oh, ooh oh)

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

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Barbie Girl" by Les Enfoirés are an interpretation of the popular 1997 song by Aqua. This song is a satirical take on the Barbie doll and the superficiality of a materialistic lifestyle. The lyrics present a conversation between Barbie and Ken, where they discuss going for a ride, which symbolizes indulging in a shallow and superficial lifestyle.

The song portrays Barbie as a representation of a stereotypical blonde bimbo in a fantasy world, highlighting her appearance and objectification. The line "Dress me up, make it tight, I'm your dolly" suggests that Barbie is willing to conform to societal expectations and be controlled by others for their amusement. This reflects the idea of constant pressure on women to look perfect and act as objects of desire.

The chorus emphasizes the superficiality of Barbie's life in the plastic world, where her imagination and life are confined to the realm of material possessions. The line "Imagination, life is your creation" implies that Barbie's life revolves around the ability to buy and possess things, rather than embracing more meaningful experiences.

The repeated phrases like "You can touch, you can play" and "If you say, 'I'm always yours'" further emphasize Barbie's objectification and her supposed willingness to be controlled by others. These lines reflect the idea of women being treated as objects of desire and expected to comply with the desires of others.

Overall, the song is a satirical commentary on the shallow and materialistic aspects of our society. It sheds light on the unrealistic expectations placed on women to conform to certain physical standards and the detrimental effects of such objectification. By using the Barbie doll as a symbol, the lyrics invite listeners to reflect upon the superficiality of certain societal norms and the importance of embracing more substantial aspects of life beyond material possessions.

Line by Line Meaning

Hiya, Barbie
Greetings, Barbie

Hi, Ken
Hello, Ken

You want to go for a ride?
Are you interested in going on a journey?

Sure, Ken
Certainly, Ken

I'm a Barbie girl, in the Barbie world
I am an embodiment of the Barbie ideal, living in a world that mirrors her image

Life in plastic, it's fantastic
Existing in a superficial and manufactured reality is exciting and wonderful

You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere
Feel free to groom my hair and take off my clothes in any location

Imagination, life is your creation
The power of imagination allows you to shape your own reality

Come on, Barbie, let's go party
Let's have a good time, Barbie

I'm a blond bimbo girl in a fantasy world
I am a shallow, unintelligent girl living in a make-believe world

Dress me up, make it tight, I'm your dolly
Dress me in fashionable and revealing attire, I am your plaything

You're my doll, rock'n'roll, feel the glamour in pink
You are my toy, we embrace the rebellious spirit of rock music, and we revel in the glamorous aesthetics associated with the color pink

Kiss me here, touch me there, hanky panky
Engage in intimate and flirty actions with me, engaging in playful sexual activities

You can touch
You have permission to physically interact with me

You can play
You are allowed to engage in playful activities with me

If you say, "I'm always yours" (ooh, oh)
If you declare your devotion by claiming that you are mine forever

I'm a Barbie girl, in the Barbie world
I am an embodiment of the Barbie ideal, living in a world that mirrors her image

Life in plastic, it's fantastic
Existing in a superficial and manufactured reality is exciting and wonderful

You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere
Feel free to groom my hair and take off my clothes in any location

Imagination, life is your creation
The power of imagination allows you to shape your own reality

Come on, Barbie, let's go party (ah ah ah yeah)
Let's have a good time, Barbie

Come on, Barbie, let's go party (ooh oh, ooh oh)
Let's have a good time, Barbie

You can touch
You have permission to physically interact with me

You can play
You are allowed to engage in playful activities with me

If you say, "I'm always yours"
If you declare your devotion by claiming that you are mine forever