Rasted and Claus Norreen were voted, in the US, two of the ten best pop songwriters/producers who have ever come out of the Scandinavian pop scene.
Søren Rasted married Lene Nystrøm on August 25, 2001 in Las Vegas. After living in London for many years, the couple moved to Denmark in 2004, to live there permanently. On November 6, 2004, Lene Nystrøm gave birth to their first child, a daughter named India. The couple had a second child, a boy named Billy, in spring of 2006.
Rasted is probably the most successful songwriter to ever come out of Denmark. He is a member of the Danish pop-dance group Aqua, with as many as 10 top 10 hits. He and his fellow band member Claus wrote and produced the two Aqua albums Aquarium and Aquarius. Aqua was formed in 1994 and split up in 2001, but reunited in 2008. The band sold more than 28 million records worldwide, and appeared in the Guinness Book of Records as the only debut band with three "self penned" Number One hits in the UK. Rasted has received more than 140 Gold and Platinum albums (and received a Diamond album in Canada for 1. mill sold albums), including awards for best songwriter/producer. Aqua announced their comeback (as a live band), in 2008.
The Aqua # 1 hits were: "Roses Are Red", "My Oh My", "Barbie Girl", "Good Morning Sunshine", "Lollipop (Candyman)", "Happy Boys and Girls", "Cartoon Heroes", "Around the World" and "Dr. Jones".
In 2004 Rasted released the spoken word album Lazyboy TV under the name Lazyboy - released in 15 countries. The album contained 3 single hits: "Facts of Life", "Inhale Positivity" and "Underwear Goes Inside the Pants" that went gold in Australia.
Rasted has worked as producer and songwriters on various Danish artists such as Sort Sol writing their biggest radio hit "Holler High". Rasted also did "the number one best selling album in 2003" for the popstar winner Jon including hits like "Right Here Next to You" and "This Side Up".
He also wrote the single "Teardrops in Heaven" for the Danish female artists Sanne Salomonsen
In 2006 Rasted wrote and arranged music for "Det Kgl Teater" the music for the Royal Danish Opera ballet called American Mixtures.
Rasted is a member of the Danish band Hej Matematik. Their #1 "platinum selling album" Vi Burde Ses Noget Mere 2007 includes the 4 singles: "Gymnastik", "Centerpubben", "Du & Jeg" and "Walkmand".
Hej Matematik released the first single from the forthcoming album "Alt gaar op i 6"" Party i provinsen". It was released 2 November and the single and went straight number 1.
On 25 January they released their second album "Alt gaar op i 6".
He has also made various TV scores and film scores.
In 2009 Rasted wrote and produced the "Double platinum single" X-Factor winner song "Det bedste til sidst".
In 2009 Soren Rasted single-handedly produced the 3 new Aqua songs for the "Best of" Album: "Back to the 80's", "Live Fast - Die Young" and "My Mamma Said". The platinum selling single "Back to the 80s" broke the record of being the "most played song on Danish radio ever" kicking "Maneater" from 2006 of the spot. The second single "My Mamma Said" also became a platinum selling single was also written and produced by Soren in his studio "Elektron Studio" based in Copenhagen.
Rasted also co-wrote the Christmas Aqua single "Spin Me a Christmas" Produced by Claus Norreen.
He is currently working on a brand new Aqua album supposed to be released in the summer of 2011.
Barbie Girl
Søren Rasted Lyrics
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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 a Barbie world
Life in plastic, it's fantastic
You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
ch ah ah yeah
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
Ooh woa
Make me walk, make me talk, do whatever you please
I can act like a star, I can beg on my knees
Come jump in, bimbo friend, let us do it again
Hit the town, fool around, let's go party
You can touch, you can play,
If you say, I'm always yours,
Ooh woa
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, let's go party!
ch ah ah yeah
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
Ooh woa, Ooh woa
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
ch ah ah yeah
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
Ooh woa, Ooh woa
The lyrics of Søren Rasted's song "Barbie Girl" can be interpreted as a satirical commentary on societal expectations, superficiality, and the objectification of women. The singer presents themselves as a Barbie doll, a symbol of perfection and idealized femininity. They describe living in a plastic world, emphasizing the superficiality and artificiality of their existence. The line "Life in plastic, it's fantastic" can be seen as a sarcastic acknowledgement of the shallowness and lack of depth in the world they inhabit.
The singer invites others to interact with them, highlighting how they can be manipulated and controlled like a toy. The line "You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere" signifies the objectification of women and the expectation that they should be submissive and easily controlled. The repeated phrase "Imagination, life is your creation" suggests that society has constructed a limited and unrealistic role for women, where their purpose is to fulfill the desires and fantasies of others.
The chorus, with the lines "Come on Barbie, let's go party!" and "Ooh woa," further emphasizes the surface-level, shallow nature of the singer's existence. It can be seen as a critique of the party culture and the pursuit of instant gratification that disregards genuine human connection and emotional depth.
In summary, "Barbie Girl" can be interpreted as a satirical critique of societal expectations and the objectification of women, highlighting the superficiality and shallowness of living in a plastic world.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a Barbie girl in a Barbie world
I am someone who conforms to societal norms and expectations, living a superficial and idealized life
Life in plastic, it's fantastic
Living a superficial life may seem perfect and exciting
You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere
You have control over my appearance and can manipulate me in any way you desire
Imagination, life is your creation
Using your imagination, you can shape and control my entire existence
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
Join me, Barbie, in engaging in shallow and meaningless activities
ch ah ah yeah
Expressing enthusiastic agreement or excitement
Ooh woa
An exclamation of joy or anticipation
Make me walk, make me talk, do whatever you please
I am completely submissive and willing to do anything at your command
I can act like a star, I can beg on my knees
I will do whatever it takes to gain attention or approval, even if it means demeaning myself
Come jump in, bimbo friend, let us do it again
Join me, my unintelligent and shallow friend, in repeating our mindless activities
Hit the town, fool around, let's go party
Let's go out and engage in frivolous and irresponsible behavior, without considering the consequences
You can touch, you can play
You have the power to manipulate and control me physically and emotionally
If you say, I'm always yours
I am completely devoted to you and will obey your every command
Ooh woa
An exclamation of joy or anticipation
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
Join me, Barbie, in engaging in shallow and meaningless activities
Ooh woa, Ooh woa
An exclamation of joy or anticipation
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@lex229wz
Me at school: I wanna die already
Me in the shower: IMA BARBIE GIRL IN THE BARBIE WORLD
Holy shit thanks for the likes :)
okay guys.... I'm not 5 I know what this song is about it's a fucking comment don't say "Do You EvEn KnOw wHaT tHis soNG IS aBouT?" Yes i do and I'm allowed to sing it in the shower
@motogp4658
"Life in plastic is fantastic"
Kardashians: damn right it is.
@galaxyeon9275
Lol
@zariabattle1317
Rise and shine
@ava-jl1ho
Ahaha
@xiorh
😂😂
@jeanneboudre2450
It's the principal for them...
@meeri8612
Gonna tell my kids this was Katy Perry and Pitbull
Thanks for the likes dudes & dudettes
@vintageglaze3593
Lol me too 😂
@Adam-pz7cm
🤣🤣🤣🙌👍
@lovingahurricane
same