MxPx started as three 15-year-old kids calling themselves Magnified Plaid pounding out music inspired by and similar to The Descendents and other Southern California punk rock bands. They didn’t really love their band name, however, which was a tribute to the original guitarist’s penchant for wearing one particularly loud plaid shirt. Consequently, the name was abbreviated to M.P., but in Yuri’s handwriting, periods become “X“‘s and since he made up the show posters for the band, the four-letter moniker stuck.
Andy Husted, the former guitarist, left the band in 1995 to continue college.
Andy was replaced by Tom to solidify the line-up that would take the band into their post-teen years. Maybe Tom’s background as a drummer made up for his relative inexperience playing guitar (he had only played for a year at the time). He and Yuri lock into backbreakingly fast rhythms that rank with vintage Minor Threat for speed and percussive attack. Mike then adds to the mix his signature sing-along melodies that call to mind SoCal punk bands from the early ’80s.
Bremerton had been a town most famous for its naval shipyards until MxPx caught the attention of Tooth & Nail Records when they played a “showcase” for the T&N label in 1993 in Herrera’s parents’ garage. Mike Herrera had practiced so much before the first show, he lost his voice.
MxPx released three albums with Tooth & Nail Records: Pokinatcha in 1994, Teenage Politics in 1995, and Life in General in 1996. After a falling out with Tooth & Nail, MxPx left the label and signed with A&M Records.
In July 2010 drummer Yuri Ruley announced he would be retiring from the band to focus on his family. Ruley played his last show with the band in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 18, 2010. In a recent video message from Mike, he stated that Tom and Yuri have both finished touring full time, but will continue to play one-off shows with the band.
Barbie Girl
MxPx Lyrics
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-HI Barbie
-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
(Ken)
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
(Barbie)
I'm a blond female girl in the fat fantasy world
Pick me up, make me talk, I'm your dollie
(Ken)
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!
(Barbie)
Come on Barbie, lets go party!
(Ken)
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
(Ken)
Come on Barbie, lets go party!
The lyrics to MxPx's song Barbie Girl appear to be mocking the idealized and superficial world represented by the Barbie doll. The first verse starts with Ken asking Barbie if she wants to go for a ride, setting up the notion of Barbie as a willing participant in this fantasy world. The chorus repeats the lines "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," emphasizing the lack of depth and meaning in this world.
The following verse has Barbie describing herself as a "blond female girl in the fat fantasy world," highlighting the unrealistic and unattainable standards set by the Barbie brand. Ken replies by telling her she is his doll and that they will "rock'n'roll" and engage in "hanky panky," further emphasizing the objectification and sexualization of Barbie. The repeating of the phrase "come on Barbie, let's go party" reinforces the idea that this world is only about fun and frivolity.
The song overall seems to be a commentary on the dangers of prioritizing superficiality and materialism over deeper values and relationships. By using the Barbie doll as a symbol for this kind of world, the lyrics are able to critique it in a humorous but still pointed way.
Line by Line Meaning
HI Barbie
Ken greets Barbie
Wanna go for a ride?
Ken asks Barbie if she wants to go on a drive
hop on in
Ken invites Barbie to get in the car
I'm a Barbie girl in a Barbie world
Barbie is a toy with a perfect life
life in plastic, it's fantastic
Barbie's life is perfect but not real
You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere
Barbie is a toy that can be manipulated
Imagination, life is your creation
Playing with Barbie allows you to create your own world
Come on Barbie, lets go party!
Ken invites Barbie to go out and have fun
I'm a blond female girl in the fat fantasy world
Barbie is a blonde woman in a perfect imaginary world
Pick me up, make me talk, I'm your dollie
Barbie is a toy that can be played with
You're my doll, rock'n'roll, feel the glamour and pain
Ken is Barbie's counterpart, together they represent the perfect glamorous couple
Kiss me here, touch me there, hanky panky
Ken and Barbie engage in playful romantic activities
YEAHHHHHH!
Exclamation of excitement
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
Reiteration of Ken's invitation to have fun
Ah ah ah yeah
Vocalization of excitement
Ooh woa, ooh woa
Vocalization of excitement
Contributed by Ryan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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