Barbie Girl
Nicki Minaj Lyrics
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Im a barbie girl in the barbie world life is plastic its fantastic you can brush my hair undress me everywhere imagination life is your creation com'on barbie lets go party (x2)
Ok i was on my way to school i do's i me hopped out the drab grabbed my juciey i hop skipped and jumped past them hoopdies but wait i forgot to grab my lose sleeves i doubled right b-back like who's that i did a little dance b-kat-b-boom-kat i like how the jocks be watching me me so i grabbed my crotch and say hehe i be like bum stickety bum sticky bum while i popped ma gum they lookin tum tickety tum think they stepped in some uh i said excuse me hunny im b-bugs bunny aint funny got my guarantee aint gona if i may cos we the mean girls yes we're so fetch and when we in the yard be jumpin double dutch with back to the future pearl you were the best now i got everybody lookin at me i got everybody lookin at me
Im a barbie girl in a barbie world life is plastic its fantastic you can brush my hair un dress me everywhere imagination life is your creation com'on barbie lets go party (x3)
She was fanasies my lifes dreams are plastic her goals are streched out out my goals arent elastic below average d's same time she's fantastic she's the tip of the ice berg im below water, she's a barbie just perfect and flawless lives in topia so care free lawless im stuck in hell better yet this place called earth when humans degrade humans over materlistic work where three dollar cotton turns into a three hundred dollar shirt but barbie get that matching three hundred dollar skirt maybe it's maybelene or maybe the people behind it and if you don't understand that then you can just rewind it, it's ok i can take some time and wait cause i can spend my heart here but half of you cant relate and turn around and just debate weather nicki minaj birst is real or is it fake
Im a barbie girl in a barbie world life is plastic its fantastic you can brush my hair un dress me everywhere imagination life is your creation com'on barbie lets go party (x2)
In the first section of the song, Nicki Minaj talks about being the baddest Barbie in the world and questions what more can she do to prove this. She takes on the persona of a Barbie, which is a popular doll among young girls, and sings about her plastic world where everything is perfect, and life is fantastic. She invites Barbie to come to a party, and the song has a fun and upbeat tone.
Later in the song, Nicki takes on the role of a schoolgirl, and she talks about catching the attention of the jocks in a playful way. She also mentions the term "mean girls," which is a reference to the popular teen movie of the same name. Nicki sings about her life goals, which she describes as being below average compared to Barbie, who is perfect and flawless. She also comments on the materialistic nature of society and how it can be degrading.
Overall, the song is a playful take on the Barbie concept, and Nicki Minaj does an excellent job of embodying this character through her lyrics and delivery.
Line by Line Meaning
Whats a barbie to do i mean it's like, it's im the baddest barbie in the f***ing world i mean com'on now its barbie b**ch
As the most dominant and successful Barbie doll in the world, there's nothing left for me to accomplish. I am Barbie, and I am the best.
Im a barbie girl in the barbie world life is plastic its fantastic you can brush my hair undress me everywhere imagination life is your creation com'on barbie lets go party (x2)
I am a Barbie doll living in a perfect, made-up world where everything is plastic and superficial. You have full control over my actions and can make me do anything you imagine. Let's go have a good time!
Ok i was on my way to school i do's i me hopped out the drab grabbed my juciey i hop skipped and jumped past them hoopdies but wait i forgot to grab my lose sleeves i doubled right b-back like who's that i did a little dance b-kat-b-boom-kat i like how the jocks be watching me me so i grabbed my crotch and say hehe i be like bum stickety bum sticky bum while i popped ma gum they lookin tum tickety tum think they stepped in some uh i said excuse me hunny im b-bugs bunny aint funny got my guarantee aint gona if i may cos we the mean girls yes we're so fetch and when we in the yard be jumpin double dutch with back to the future pearl you were the best now i got everybody lookin at me i got everybody lookin at me
I was walking to school, looking and feeling great. I had all eyes on me, and even though I forgot something, I still kept the show going. The jocks were staring as I danced and sang my favorite tune. I'm like the mean girls in the movie, always causing a stir. Now, everyone is looking at me, and I'm the center of attention.
She was fanasies my lifes dreams are plastic her goals are streched out out my goals arent elastic below average d's same time she's fantastic she's the tip of the ice berg im below water, she's a barbie just perfect and flawless lives in topia so carefree lawless im stuck in hell better yet this place called earth when humans degrade humans over materlistic work where three dollar cotton turns into a three hundred dollar shirt but barbie get that matching three hundred dollar skirt maybe it's maybelene or maybe the people behind it and if you don't understand that then you can just rewind it, it's ok i can take some time and wait cause i can spend my heart here but half of you cant relate and turn around and just debate weather nicki minaj birst is real or is it fake
She lives in her own perfect world, dreaming of all the things she wants to do. Meanwhile, I struggle to achieve my goals in a society that values money and material possessions over people. The rich get richer, and the poor get poorer. However, Barbie keeps living her best life, and I just have to hope that someday I can too. People are too focused on my appearance instead of my talent, which is a pointless debate.
Contributed by Kylie D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Timepi3ce_3001
NICKI MINAJ - 100%
ICE SPICE - 100%
BARBIE WORLD (WITH AQUA) - 100%
VISUALS - 100%
VOCALS - 100%
CHORUS - 100%
LYRICS - 100%
RAPS - 100%
PRODUCTION - 100%
INSTRUMENTAL - 100%
DANCE - 100%
TALENT - 100%
INFLUENCE - 100%
STYLE - 100%
OUTFITS - 100%
BEAUTY - 100%
QUEENS - 100%
BARBIE - 100%
SLAYED - 100%
LET'S SHOW HOW MUCH WE LOVE NICKI MINAJ AND ICE SPICE!!
@nickiminaj
Itโs BARBIE B!CH!!! If you still in doubt ๐ ๐ฝ๐ซข๐๐๐๐ฆ
@mak2officialll
Omg Nicki Iโm in loveeeee๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ
@princessgleed
Love you NICKI ๐ซถ๐ฝ
@rebeca3238
I LOVE YOU PLS NOTICE ME YOU SAVED MY LIFE!!!
@cosmicblackstar2278
Omg, nicki this is too good!!!! Ice Spice did her thing too!!!!!
@YourNotItBoo
Barbie Facts ๐ฆ๐ฆ
@anyaaa2801
Nicki has been singing about being a Barbie since the beginning of her career and now she has actually made a song for the actual Barbie film ๐ญ.
@GrayLemur263
Well deserved! She really worked hard for this ๐ญ๐
@KayleeCalmese
She definitely deserved it for her hard work
@socalgwrl
and the way they teased the scenes like the road ice spice is driving on, barbie world and the tall barbie being represented by nicki minaj and the men are like the children during the beginning